Baxter Stockman
A scientist whose ambush costs the Turtles dearly.
Baxter H. Stockman is a scientist who operates in the future New York City of the Roninverse. In the story of *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin*, he is responsible for sending an ambush to retrieve Professor Honeycutt, an act which results in the deaths of Leonardo and Casey Jones. Later, April O'Neil, Casey Marie Jones, and Michelangelo retrieve Professor Honeycutt's remains specifically to kill Stockman and trigger a city-wide power outage. The source does not describe his species, role, affiliation, status, or base of operations beyond these specific actions.
- Species
- Unknown (source does not specify)
- Role
- Scientist aligned with Foot Clan
- Affiliation
- Foot Clan (under Oroku Hiroto)
- Status
- Deceased (killed during the story)
- Base of Operations
- Fortress (location unspecified)
Lore & Background
In the alternative future of the Roninverse, Baxter H. Stockman serves the Foot Clan under Oroku Hiroto. His most significant recorded action is orchestrating an ambush to retrieve Professor Honeycutt. This ambush directly leads to the deaths of Leonardo and Casey Jones, marking a turning point in the Turtles' history. Later, Stockman's fortress becomes a key target for the resistance. April, Casey Marie, and Michelangelo retrieve Professor Honeycutt's remains specifically to kill Stockman, which triggers a power outage throughout the city. The source does not provide any information about his origins, mutation, or any other affiliations.
In Their Own Story
The ambush was set. Baxter H. Stockman, acting on orders, moved to retrieve Professor Honeycutt. The attack succeeded in its primary objective, but the cost was immense: Leonardo and Casey Jones were killed. Years later, in a flooded sewer, April O'Neil and Casey Marie Jones worked with Michelangelo. Their goal was to reach Stockman's fortress, retrieve the remains of Professor Honeycutt, and use them to kill Stockman. The resulting power outage plunged the city into darkness, a signal for the final confrontation.
Reader's Guide
Baxter H. Stockman appears in *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin* as a scientist aligned with the Foot Clan. His key action is sending an ambush to retrieve Professor Honeycutt, which results in the deaths of Leonardo and Casey Jones. This event is a major part of the backstory that leads to Michelangelo becoming the last Ronin. Later in the story, Stockman is killed when April, Casey Marie, and Michelangelo use Professor Honeycutt's remains to trigger a power outage. The source does not describe his physical appearance, species, or any other roles.
Did You Know?
- Baxter H. Stockman's ambush to retrieve Professor Honeycutt results in the deaths of both Leonardo and Casey Jones.
- April O'Neil, Casey Marie Jones, and Michelangelo retrieve Professor Honeycutt's remains specifically to kill Stockman.
- Stockman's death triggers a city-wide power outage that aids the resistance's final assault.
- The source does not indicate that Stockman is a mutant or a fly in the Roninverse continuity.