HAVEN
Premise: A misguided super-powered mercenary group is forced into 're-capturing' a creature that only a week ago laid waste to most of Manhattan. They're surprised to find the creature to be everything opposite they expected; he's fond of kittens, picks flowers, and even saves little children from impending doom. That all changes when they reach a haven for Villains.
The World
Just like our world, the people here are driven by money. People want it, many Super Villains need it. Since the dawn of Man, however, there have been these 'special' people living amongst other humans, given powers and abilities from sources such as genetic mutations, gods, astrological symbols, science, with many more types existing. These people have used their powers for both good and evil, and had no name until the time of the Greeks: Heroes; During the Crusades, they were considered Angels or Jinn, depending on the side they fought for. Their powers, titles, and overall mystique changed with time, until now the standard super hero and super villain monikers have become standard place.
Since the first recognized super villain attack in 1867, there have been super groups formed to stop other such attacks. The largest organization is known as Legion, formed in 2000, and is currently endorsed as the only official world-wide Super Hero Organization, funded by the United Nations and any countries it takes residence in. Legion was first proposed by the Super Hero known as Guardian; Loved by all, he had saved countless lives and stopped thousands of plots from super villains. As soon as Legion became endorsed by the United Nations (meaning any 'Super Heroes' in the group would need to provide the UN with their real identities), Guardian gave a tearful speech and left the responsibilities of his group to Tom Singer, the only person to know Guardian's true identity. Tom has no super powers himself, but commands the wealth of a weapons and armor manufacturing company, using much of this money (and technology) in Legion.
In contrast, there are no known Super Villain Groups – due to the mistrust many Villains have for one another, they often disband the groups due to infighting. There's a supposed 'Super Group' known as Wrath, lead by the eponymous leader, but there are only rumors on the group's existence and whereabouts. The only two successful super villain attacks were supposedly lead by Wrath, but Legion steadfastly denies the group's existence.
While it's considered law for any 'super-powered individual' (also known as a Meta-Humans) to register and join Legion, there are many independent groups around the world, working in tandem with Legion. Private Military Corporations and Mercenary Groups are very popular in this world – either made up of Naturals (exceptional, but non super-powered individuals), Meta-Humans, or a mixed group. Legion keeps a close eye on all of these groups, but doesn't require, if possible, Meta-Humans associated with trusted allies to Register and serve with Legion.
Mutants have recently appeared in growing numbers. These mutations range from extremely harmless (allowing one to change eye color, odd-shaped tongues, etc.), to extremely deadly (sucking the oxygen from any given space). Thanks to recent legislation from the UN, many of these Mutants with harmless powers are not forced to sign with Legion; that same Legislation, however, has deemed it that any 'dangerous' Mutants must be detained and sent to a prison where they won't be a danger to the public or themselves. This brings up the debate: How is 'too dangerous' measured? A scale has been developed (known as the Hawthorne Scale, named after it's creator), allowing Legion to effectively seize or release Mutants.
In recent months, Legion has been under pressure from the public to bring in these groups that shelter Meta-Humans; Not to mention, many of Legion's regular staff has been accused of excessive abuse on Mutants, regardless of their position on the Hawthorne Scale; making matters worse, allegations of corruption have begun to pop up. Tom Singer finds himself spread thin as he does his best to combat these accusations. Focused on so many tasks at once, a hole is left open in Legion's defenses that Tom manages to overlook, specifically over a poor neighborhood in lower Manhattan. Two new Initiates to Legion are patrolling the neighborhood, trying to mask their growing contempt for one another; And, in Northern New York, a small Mercenary Group named Gin's Battalion, are out on a routine drill near a Legion base.
Fate has an odd way of lining up these events, these coincidences, and delivering a devastating change that affects millions of lives; and because of this, Manhattan will never be the same.
Art by the ever talented Woogle. When I realized I was missing a picture at 11 PM last night, she came through for me with an awesome sketch! Go check her out on furaffinity. Although, she probably is on more than just that site.
No comments:
Post a Comment