Yuri has watched his life crumble to the brink of disaster and forced it back to health. He lost his friend to Red Doom, then watched as Soyuz sacrificed himself to save them from Vaslov's plans. He watched his wife, fearful of her onsetting age, engage in affairs with younger pilots. His powers had grown and his control over them decreased. He was a liability. With his life at the bottom, a savior found him. St. Peter's Star, who had been with him on that fateful flight, joined the team. Her love of life and God, her dedication to the people of the world, everything she stood for became his becon. Yuri threw his wife out. He told her if she couldn't be happy with him then she should find happiness elsewhere. After a few months of finding herself she returned. They have been very happy ever since. Their family is once again whole and a mere six months ago, Alexandria gave birth to their first child, Andrei. Yuri greived for the life of his friend. His control over his powers returned and he is stronger, faster, and much more capable. His methods are still more geared towards humanitarian pursuits but he has become a feared crime fighter. He is second to Goriy in the hearts of Russians and first amongst the military. Dedicated, passionate, and noble, Sputnik has been reborn in his mind. A more spiritual man now, he attends church sessions with his family when he can. When St. Peter's Star left the team to focus more on humanitarian efforts rather than fighting supercriminals, Yuri was saddened, but he has overcome this too. He is a strong man and is at the top of his career. He is beginning to feel "old" again. But this time he is not despondant, he wants to spend more time with his family. He is considering retirement, hanging on to his New Guard membership and acting as a reserve and mentor for the younger heroes Goriy keeps bringing in. He is very well respected by the heroes of Russia and appreciates it. (To a graduating class of the Red Army)"We only mirror the heroic spirit of our people, we are not you saviors, we are your fellows and without you we would be worthless." A powerful telekinetic, with ever growing skill and versatility. Sputnik has become a greater hero with time and his allies are greatful for it. He tends to fight at a distance because his defenses are a bit more pedestrian than others on the team. He often uses his powers to set up his fellows with easier shots. His telekinsis is powerful and versitile, but even with his enhanced physical endurance and intense training, he tires easily. His new battlesuit greatly increases his efficiency with hiw powers enabling him to last much longer in a fight. if he dosen't have the suit handy he will use his powers at lower levels if possible to conserve his endurance. An elder statesman among the heroes of this generation. He should be a respected voice among the hero community. If Sputnik is too powerful knock his MP down a peg or two. If you want him to be more of a menace, increase his defenses first. Yuri is 5'11", 195 lbs. with reflective blue eyes and swept back black hair which was greying but now he colors it. He has grown a goatee as of late as well. His third costume was designed by Crimson Angel and the Empress. It is a psionic Trans-Suit. White with long black gloves and boots. A black sillouette of the original Sputnik is on his chest. The costume includes a "mask" that, while covering his ears and the back of his head, leave his mouth, nose, eyes, and hair visible. The sensor suite is holographic and can only be seen by Sputnik. Along the tops of his gloves are four red metallic polygons, a triangle on the back of his hand and three rectangles behind it. Similar designs are on his boots. To top it off, Sputnik now sports a red cape clasped by a single golden medallion with an embossing of the Sputnik. He works out a lot now to better fit the suit.