Cog is described as being a very skilled swordsman, and a two-centuries-old veteran of a Japanese martial art called iaidō. Iaidō implements smooth, controlled motions of drawing the sword, striking, and replacing it in its scabbard; it is typically a noncompetitive art and emphasizes fluidity in movement. One-on-one, Cog is a formidable opponent, and is able to take advantage of the unpredictability of his swift sword strokes to confuse and disorient adversaries. This makes speed his most valuable asset. His lycanthropic heritage is able to enhance his reflexes and senses, such as olfactories and hearing, and helps him with the precision of his blade. Thanks to this unusual affinity and in part his lycanthropy, he can manipulate the energies inside of him to various degrees, manifesting t