Radovan Bernivig was a Russian chemist who created Madame Gao's Steel Serpent heroin. While being rescued by the Iron Fist, Bernivig was mortally wounded and barely survived, begging for the Iron Fist to save his daughter from Gao. Bernivig was later recaptured by the Hand and executed for betraying them.
Biography[]
Coerced by the Hand[]
Creating Heroin[]
Radovan Bernivig was very intelligent. Due to how intelligent he is, he was targeted by the Hand. They took his daughter, Sabina Bernivig and forced him to create special heroin to supply around New York.[2]
Found by Rand[]
Bernivig was watching soccer in a moving trailer when Iron Fist walked in. Bernivig's guard, King shot at Rand and they fought while Bernivig hid in a corner. As the fight went on, King accidentally stabbed Bernivig. Rand tried to take him, but Bernivig told him not to. Rand forced the dying Bernivig out and used his Iron Fist to break the doors. They then jumped onto Colleen Wing's car. Bernivig told them that he was wanted in several countries. Despite this, Wing brought him to Claire Temple.[2]
Saved by Temple[]
At Chikara Dojo, Bernivig was tended by Claire Temple who used a credit card to help him exhale. He then wanted to be taken back, fearing for Sabina Bernivig. He explained his situation to everyone. Danny Rand assured him he would get Sabina.[2] Throughout the next day, Bernivig kept repeating that he wanted no hospitals. He started spiking again and kept his mind off of it by talking to Colleen Wing. Bernivig then passed out.[6]
Kidnapped[]
He was brought to the hospital against his wishes and was carried away. However, he never made it to the OR and was kidnapped by the Hand.[6] He was then tortured and caved in, telling Madame Gao how to make the heroin. He was then stabbed and bled out. Danny Rand and Colleen Wing arrived to save him, but they were too late. Bernivig took his last breaths in front of them.[1]
Personality[]
Bernivig appeared to be a man who cared deeply for his daughter Sabina, and was remorseful for the repercussions of his role in aiding the Hand. He was renowned enough for his work as a chemist for the Hand to personally seek him out, leading to the creation of Steel Serpent.
Abilities[]
- "I invented a formula."
- ―Radovan Bernivig[src]
- Scientist: According to Sophia, Bernivig's formula for Steel Serpent is 100% pure, 100% of the time, boasting a faster absorption rate, a slower metabolic rate and the CP450 liver enzyme inhibitor prevents the human body from ever building a tolerance to it; the value of his heroin was referred to as "unprecedented," and Ben Urich described the product as "pure like you've never seen." According to Sandi Ann (who compared Bernivig to Albert Einstein), the heroin is synthetic, eliminating the need to harvest opium from foreign countries, meaning it is legal and any amount could be made in a real lab with the right supplies. Ann also stated that the non-opium-based heroin has no limit to how much one can make.
Facilities[]
- Chikara Dojo: To be added
- Metro-General Hospital: To be added
- Hand's Brooklyn Warehouse: To be added
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Behind the Scenes[]
- Bob Roseman was a stunt double for Olek Krupa in the role of Radovan Bernivig.
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