- "Our people's blood is spilled on foreign soil. Not only because of the actions of criminals, but by the indifference of those pledged to stop them. Victory at the expense of the innocent is no victory at all."
- ―T'Chaka[src]
T'Chaka was the king of Wakanda, the son of Azzuri, husband of Ramonda and father of T'Challa and Shuri. He served as the Black Panther before passing the mantle onto his son.
After T'Chaka's death, his son, T'Challa, succeeded him as the new king of Wakanda.
Biography[]
Avengers: Age of Ultron[]
The files on Ulysses Klaue stated that T'Chaka was invited to the Bilderberg Conference and unbeknownst to him, Klaue had been hired to kill him in case he refused to negotiate about Wakandan resources, including Vibranium. Klaue had a personal grudge against T'Chaka and his family because one of his ancestors was responsible for killing Klaue's great-grandfather.
Captain America: Civil War[]
T'Chaka joined the ranks of those who wanted the Sokovia Accords passed, after collateral damage in Lagos killed many innocents. Many of the innocents had been Wakandans. The collateral damage was a result of Wanda Maximoff failing to stop Brock Rumlow's suicide bomb, mistakenly redirecting it to a building.
When the Accords were going to be ratified at a conference in Vienna, there was a terrorist attack on the meeting and T'Chaka was killed in the explosion.
Black Panther[]
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Character traits[]
T'Chaka was a philosophical and caring individual. He was more of a politician at heart than a warrior, as he supported the Sokovia Accords for the benefit of the world. In reality, the main reason why he supported the Accords was because he believed that if the Avengers were not kept in check, their actions would eventually reveal to the entire world that Wakanda was a technologically advanced nation, not a nation of farmers that the global community believed it to be.
When T'Chaka's younger brother, N'Jobu was stationed in Oakland as a member of the War Dogs, T'Chaka in turn, had Zuri, another undercover war dog, simultaneously monitor N'Jobu's activities; proving that T'Chaka was a distrustful individual, even towards members of his own bloodline.
T'Chaka was loyal to Wakanda and its citizens, and deeply fearful for his nation's safety. He strongly believed that if Wakanda's true nature was revealed to the entire world, there would be disastrous consequences. Like most other Wakandans, T'Chaka was a traditionalist at heart and supported Wakanda's isolationist policies, failing to realize that they were doing more harm than good.
Even after N'Jobu pointed out how the citizens of Oakland were suffering and that Wakandan resources would have put an end to this oppression for all people of African and African-American descent; T'Chaka still turned a blind eye to their plight; proving just how short-sighted and narrow-minded he truly was.
Although T'Chaka was the king of Wakanda and the holder of the mantle of "Black Panther"; he was far from being a benevolent, honorable and moral individual. When his brother, N'Jobu, was about to kill Zuri in retaliation for deceiving him, T'Chaka killed N'Jobu in cold blood, even after he had disarmed N'Jobu of his pistol. Although T'Chaka felt tremendous guilt, shame and remorse for killing his own brother in cold blood, he was still unwilling to own up to his sins and lied about N'Jobu mysteriously disappearing.
T'Chaka also abandoned his nephew, N'Jadaka, and left him to fend for himself in the United States. This led to N'Jadaka growing up to become an angry, violent, vengeful and unstable individual. T'Chaka tried to justify leaving N'Jadaka behind in the United States, as he was afraid of the repercussions of taking a child back to Wakanda who was not a pure-blooded Wakandan, Zuri even stated that he and T'Chaka were trying to maintain the royal Wakandan bloodline, by preventing half-Wakandans from being mixed into it.
Twenty-four years after N'Jobu's death, T'Chaka still did not truly learn from his past sins. After T'Challa entered the Ancestral Plane for the second time, upon regaining his superhuman powers, T'Chaka emphatically stated to his own son that Wakanda and its citizens' future depended on their being isolated from the the entire world - only for an enraged T'Challa to berate T'Chaka for all of his past misdeeds, coldly stating that every decision he had taken had been wrong; such as turning his back on the the entire world, murdering his own brother in cold blood and abandoning his nephew.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
Former Powers[]
- Superhuman Physiology: After having consumed the Heart-Shaped Herb, T'Chaka gained several superhuman attributes; all of which were equivalent to that of an actual panther and comparable to that of a super soldier. In 2009, after stepping down as Black Panther; due to T'Chaka's old age, he was stripped of the powers of the heart-shaped herbs.
- Superhuman Strength: Black Panther was much stronger than normal humans and most other superhumans.
- Superhuman Durability: Black Panther was far more durable than normal humans and most other superhumans.
- Superhuman Speed: Black Panther was much faster than normal humans and most other superhumans. He was able to ran at speeds equivalent to that of an actual panther.
- Superhuman Agility: Black Panther was far more agile than normal humans and most other superhumans. He could coordinate his body with perfect balance, equilibrium, flexibility, and dexterity. His agility was equivalent to that of an actual panther, being capable of crawl and climb through walls and could leap great distances with accuracy.
- Superhuman Reflexes: Black Panther's reflexes were much faster than normal humans and most other superhumans.
- Superhuman Stamina: Black Panther possessed far more stamina then normal humans and most other superhumans, allowing him to remain physically active for long periods of time; he could physically exert himself for several hours before experiencing fatigue.
- Superhuman Senses: Black Panther's senses were far more greatly developed than normal humans and most other superhumans.
- Night Vision: Due to Black Panther's superhuman senses; he could see clearly in the dark.
- Accelerated Healing Factor: Black Panther's metabolism allowed him to heal much faster, more extensively, and efficiently than normal humans and most other superhumans. Large cuts and bruises heal within hours.
Abilities[]
- Expert Tactician: As the king of Wakanda, T'Chaka was a very capable tactician.
- Expert Leader: As the king of Wakanda, T'Chaka was a very capable leader. He also held political power around his nation and a vast influence over his people.
- Bilingual: T'Chaka's native tongue was Xhosa and he could speak English fluently; albeit with a thick Wakandan accent.
Weaknesses[]
- Mortality: Despite Black Panther's superhuman levels of durability and healing, he was not immortal. As he could be killed; just like any other living being.
- Limited Durability: Although Black Panther was incredibly durable, he did have his limits, objects or weapons with enough force could injure him.
- Heart-Shaped Herb Negation Serum: Black Panther's heart-shaped herb powers were long-lasting; at least until he drinks a serum to negate the powers of the herbs for a trial combat for a fair fight to become king of Wakanda, as he will became a normal human. Unfortunately, being stripped of the powers of the heart-shaped herb was what ultimately led to Black Panther's accidental death in 2016, at the hands of Helmut Zemo, during the United Nations meeting; regarding the Sokovia Accords.
Equipment[]
- Black Panther suit: During T'Chaka's time as Black Panther, he wore a black and golden-lined Vibranium-weave combat suit, like Captain America's shield, it was light-weight, almost completely indestructible, and rendered him immune to most physical damage especially from collisions and conventional weapons; such as firearms.
- Wakandan Royal Ring: T'Chaka possessed a royal ring that symbolized his position as the king of Wakanda.
- Kimoyo Beads: The Kimoyo beads were pieces of advanced Wakandan technology used by T'Chaka to communicate and control any system they're interfaced with; it displayed the holographic image of Ulysses Klaue during his conversation with his brother, N'Jobu.
Relationships[]
- Golden Tribe
- Zuri - Close ally and confidant; deceased.
- Ulysses Klaue - Enemy and attempted killer; deceased.
- Helmut Zemo - Accidental killer.
- Avengers
- Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow - Ally; deceased.
Appearances/Actors[]
- Marvel Cinematic Universe (3 film)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (Mentioned only)
- Captain America: Civil War (First appearance) - John Kani
- Black Panther - John Kani
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Mentioned only)
Behind the scenes[]
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Trivia[]
- In the comics, T'Chaka was a benevolent, moral, wise, honorable and selfless individual. In the films, he was portrayed as being a dishonorable and amoral individual to the point of being selfish; prior to his death in Captain America: Civil War.
- In the comics, T'Chaka was killed by Ulysses Klaue. In the films, he was accidentally killed by an explosion caused by Helmut Zemo.
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Captain America: Civil War[]
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