Irina Spalko
Colonel Dr. Irina Spalko is a female film character who features in Indiana Jones.
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Biography
Irina Spalko (Russian: Ирина Спалько) was a female human who operate in the mid-20th century where it was said that she was from Eastern Ukraine. She came to be the Soviet Union's foremost expert on matters of the supernatural where she came to rise to the rank of Colonel. It was said that she headed teams from the Kremlin all over the world in order to recover artifacts that she thought might have paranormal military applications.
An accomplished swordswoman in addition to being a brilliant scientist, in 1957, Spalko plotted to acquire the Crystal Skull of Akator and use it, with Indiana Jones' help, to lead her to the lost city of Akator, where, she hoped, she would obtain mental powers which would allow her to singlehandedly win the Cold War. Upon reaching Akator, the godlike, interdimensional beings who inhabited the city offered a gift in exchange for the Skull's safe return. Spalko stepped forward to claim the gift, demanding to know "everything." Unfortunately, "everything" turned out to be too much for Spalko to handle, and her brain overloaded and her body was destroyed.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Irina Spalko was a tall, thin woman who was in her mid-30s.
Powers and abilities
She came to earn a doctorate where she focused on paranormal psychic research science and its use in military applications. It was noted that she came to be considered Stalin's favourite scientist.
On three occasions, she came to receive the Order of Lenin and also a medal as Hero of Socialist Labor.
Colonel Spalko was shown to carry a rapier that she was skilled in using in a fight.
Notes
- Irina Spalko was created by George Lucas and Jeff Nathanson where she was portrayed by actress Cate Blanchett in the setting of the Indiana Jones universe.
Appearances
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: (2008)
