Octavian Bloom was one of the leaders of HYDRA after the HYDRA Uprising. He was killed during S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Assassination of HYDRA Leaders, after being tricked into organizing the deaths of the other leaders of HYDRA.
Biography
Host
HYDRA leaders have biannual meetings to discuss their affairs. Octavian Bloom chose to host the most recent meeting in his mansion.[1]
Empty Chair
- "Daniel Whitehall has joined our founder in the afterlife."
- ―Octavian Bloom[src]
Bloom meets with the heads of HYDRA
At the meeting of HYDRA's leadership, Bloom allowed an extra seat at the table; Daniel Whitehall was recently killed.[2] The Sheikh, the Banker, the Baroness, and Doctor List, representing Wolfgang von Strucker, were in attendance and, with Bloom, regretted that there was an empty seat.[1]
Talking Business
Bloom raises a glass to Daniel Whitehall
- "He's disappeared, we think he may have been captured by S.H.I.E.L.D."
- ―Octavian Bloom[src]
A leader to replace Daniel Whitehall had to be determined. Bloom, as well as the other guests, wanted the power and position of the deceased leader. Bloom told the guests that Sunil Bakshi was most likely a captive of S.H.I.E.L.D., though he had been groomed to take over the position. Doctor List realized that S.H.I.E.L.D. would use that opportunity to emerge from the shadows; he decided that whoever could destroy the organization before it made its move could lead that faction. Bloom and the others agreed.[1]
Phone Call
Bloom speaks to Sunil Bakshi
- "This is warship, I'm free."
"Ah Mr. Bakshi, very good news."
"But we have a situation." - ―Sunil Bakshi and Octavian Bloom[src]
The next day, Bloom received a phonecall from Sunil Bakshi. After using code words to verify their identities, Bakshi informed Bloom that he had been freed from S.H.I.E.L.D. custody by a HYDRA mercenary and that he wanted to have a meeting, Bloom agreed and allowed him to come to his home.[1]
Kill Order
Bloom and Sunil Bakshi speak to Dr. List
Once Sunil Bakshi arrived he explained to Bloom that a mercenary was on order to kill Bakshi to keep him from his place as American commander of HYDRA. Bloom called Doctor List in an attempted to learn if List sent the kill order; List assured him that he nor Baron Wolfgang von Strucker sent such an order.
Bloom orders the heads of HYDRA killed
Bloom and Bakshi felt that one of the other leaders, or more likely all of them, must be making a power move to eliminate the other contenders. Bloom sent kill orders to have the Banker, Baroness and the Sheikh assassinated. Sunil Bakshi requested to have the mercenary killed as well, as punishment for his own assassinated attempt; Bloom sent operatives to the SUV parked outside his mansion. Within minutes of the order being sent, the other heads of HYDRA were assassinated, leaving only von Strucker, Bloom, List and Bakshi as the current leaders of HYDRA.[1]
Death
Bloom is killed by Lance Hunter.
The SUV carrying the mercenary was able to survive the attack and used defence methods to kill the HYDRA assassins, and then drove into the mansion. Suddenly, S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents Bobbi Morse and Lance Hunter burst into the room. Before either of them could react, their guards were shot and killed before Hunter fired his gun and Bloom received a single gunshot in the forehead, killing him instantly. With Bloom dead, HYDRA's leadership was in near ruins while Sunil Bakshi was taken back into S.H.I.E.L.D. custody and transferred to Glenn Talbot's prison.[1]
Relationships
Allies
Enemies
- Baroness † - Target
- Banker † - Target
- Sheikh † - Target
- S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Bobbi Morse
- Lance Hunter - Killer
