Brainiac tilted his head in curiosity as Piccolo charged his ki. "I am the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds. I am flesh and machine....I am becoming...everything." Brainiac telepathically ordered his ship to project imagery of the group's loved ones in hibernation chambers before them. "Your families, your friends....will be dissected and examined to deem their worth....should they attempt to resist..or should you...I shall have no other choice but to terminate them."<br/><br/>Superman clenched his fists in anger, "Coward..."<br/><br/>"Your emotions betray you, Kryptonian. Your affection for your planet is a weakness that is easily exploited." Brainiac said.<br/><br/>Superman rushed the imposing figure, and punched Brainiac in the jaw. The figure staggered but soon recovered and countered the second blow. "Your abilities have been scanned, added to the data. Every move you make is anticipated....predictable."