Chosen as a guardian of his race, Beta Ray Bill was given superhuman powers through advanced techniques. While Beta Ray Bill escorted his people through space, Thor came upon their fleet. Believing him to be a threat, Beta Ray Bill engaged Thor in battle. During the fight, Beta Ray Bill picked up Thor's enchanted hammer and was transformed. Thor's father, Odin, saw that Beta Ray Bill was worthy and gave him an enchanted hammer of his own, Storm Breaker. Now with the equivalent powers of Thor, Beta Ray Bill is not only a champion of his people, but the universe as well.