Initially a spy sent to Earth to prevent humans from developing interstellar travel, Mahr Vehl abandons his mission and adopts the identity of physicist Philip Lawson.

[5] Observing mankind's violent nature, Mahr Vehl reveals that the Kree have decided to confine humanity on Earth until the entity Gah Lak Tus can destroy them, ending the potential threat.

The commander, Yahn Rgg, activates the self-destruct mechanism, but not before Mahr Vehl hacks into the ship's database and downloads its contents into his memory banks.

[8] Mahr Vehl is wounded in battle, but this diversionary action gives Mister Fantastic time to use the Ultimate Nullifier, which repels Gah Lak Tus.

[11][12] Mahr Vehl's body has been implanted with a green and white cybernetic battle suit that can be activated by a device located on his wrist (which takes the appearance of a wristwatch when he is in human form).