Kord Industries is the leading weapons developer in the world. While their advancements in engineered weaponry is some of the best their clientele will ever see, most cannot afford the manufacturing costs. This leads to a number of canceled contracts and large drops in Kord Industries’ stock value. Found and CEO of Kord Industries, Steven Kord, was unwilling to compromise his motto his belief in building the best product possible to accommodate his clientele’s financial short comings.

In a desperate move to save their small fortunes, majority shareholders plan a coup to have Steven Kord assassinated under the disguise of a botched kidnapping/ransom situation. In a foolish act to rescue his father, Ted Kord ransacks Kord Industries’ research & development warehouse along with college roommate and childhood friend, Michael Carter. With the success of rescuing Steven Kord, the duo had found their true callings in life and decided against returning the stolen Kord technology. Thus, the Titans were born.