bio_text= During an experiment to tap into an extra-dimensional energy source, Niels ventured into the lab, along with a curious [[Penance (Robert Baldwin)|Robbie Baldwin]], and was bombarded with the energy when the test went out of control. The result was a kinetically powered cat just like Springdale’s hero, Speedball, the Masked Marvel. Niels spent all of his time evading capture by Robbie, who wanted to take him back to the lab so he could get a better understanding of his new powers. Luckily, Niels adapted to his powers faster than Robbie and got away every time. Yet, Niels luck was bound to run out some time, and it happened when the villain [[Rebound]] hired [["Speedball Revenge Squad"|a bunch of thugs]] to put an end to the bouncing feline’s ways. Wanting Niels’ powers for himself, Rebound hooked up the cat to a machine designed to transfer the power from cat to human. An added bonus was the capture of [[Speedball (Darius Grobe)|Speedball]] too, and Rebound was determined to take both of their powers for himself. Unfortunately for Rebound, Niels spit up a kinetically charged hairball which damaged Rebound’s machine and ultimately led to his defeat and incarceration. Niels retains his powers, and it remains to be seen if Robbie will ever be able to catch him.