[Supers] GURPS Unofficial Handbook to the Marvel Universe, Reboot Edition

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SCARECROW

Real Name: Ebeneezer Laughton.
Occupation: Professional criminal.
Identity: Known to the authorities.
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with a criminal record.
Other Aliases: None.
Place of Birth: Rhineback, New York.
Marital Status: Single.
Known Relatives: None.
Group Affiliation: None.
Base of Operations: New York City.
History: The history of the costumed criminal going by the name Scarecrow is unknown. By all accounts he had been a small-time burglar engaging in the occasional bit of industrial espionage prior to the emergence of the latest wave of superhuman crimefighters. Deciding he needed a gimmick, he bought a loose-fitting Halloween scarecrow outfit. After training a murder of crows to respond to his commands, he embarked on a crime wave in Manhattan, robbing penthouses and corporate offices, often having his crows fly back to his safe-house with jewels and computer flash drives.

Eventually, his crime spree caught the attention of a number of the costumed vigilantes in New York, including Daredevil, Captain America, and Spider-Man, who joined forces when all three had tracked Scarecrow to his hideout (see Captain America; Daredevil; Spider-Man). Following this altercation, the Scarecrow was arrested and taken into custody.

Apparently released on bail, Scarecrow came into conflict with Captain America a second time when he was hired by Doctor Faustus as part of a series of attacks designed to wear down the Captain so he'd be more susceptible to the Doctor's manipulations (see Doctor Faustus). (To ensure that the attacks would not be traced back to him, Faustus hired Scarecrow anonymously.) Following this confrontation, Scarecrow was again sent to prison.

He was later seen as part of the mass breakout from Ryker's Island Penitentiary led by the Rhino (see Rhino). Following that, he fled to Texas for a time, only to run afoul of the Ghost Rider, who left Scarecrow temporarily catatonic with his "penance stare" (see Ghost Rider). By all reports, the Scarecrow was then returned to prison in New York; whether he'll return from his catatonic state or how it will affect him in the long run is anyone's guess.
Height: 6.
Weight: 185 lbs.
Eyes: Brown.
Hair: Brown.
Uniform: Green tunic, green pants, orange-yellow gloves, orange-yellow shoes, orange-yellow full-face cowl patterned after a Jack O' Lantern, rope belt, tufts of straw at the wrists and ankles, as well as various places where the tunic and pants are deliberately ripped.
Strength Level: Scarecrow possesses the normal human strength of a man his age, height, and build who engages in regular toning exercise.
Known Superhuman Powers: None.
Other Abilities: The Scarecrow is a highly adept contortionist—extremely flexible and agile due to heavy training. He is double-jointed and can fit his body through any aperture at least one foot wide. He is therefore able to escape from conventional locks and chains, and to perform various acrobatic stunts. He is also a master at training birds.
Weapons: The Scarecrow often carries a pitchfork as a weapon. To date, this pitchfork has not exhibited any special abilities.
Allies: The Scareceow has a murder of two dozen pet crows, which he has taught to perform a variety of actions in response to his hand gestures and tones of voice. At his command, the crows will attack and kill the victims he designates. The crows have been trained to attack anyone who rushes at the Scarecrow or points a gun at him. They are trained to carry off jewels, valuables, and anything else at which the Scarecrow points.

260 points
Attributes: ST 10 [0]; DX 14 [80]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.; HP 11 [2]; Will 10 [0]; Per 12 [10]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6.50 [0]; Basic Move 6 [0]; Dodge 10.
Languages: English (Native) (Native Language) [0].
Cultural Familiarities: Western [0].
Advantages: Ally Group (Murder of Crows, 5% or less of Starting Value; Group Size: 21-50; Non-Sapient) (15) [6]; Animal Friend 4 [20]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Double-Jointed [15]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; Hard to Kill 2 [4]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Very Fit [15].
Perks: Improvised Weapons (Polearm) [1]; Improvised Weapons (Spear) [1].
Disadvantages: Appearance (Unattractive) [-4]; Callous [-5]; Dependent Group (Murder of Crows; No More than 5%) (9) [-14]; Odious Personal Habit (Masochist) [-10]; Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5]; Wealth (Struggling) [-10].
Quirks: Admires Jack the Ripper [-1]; Dual Identity [-1]; Opportunist [-1]; Unresolved Mommy Issues [-1]; Vow ("Kill Father Should They Cross Paths) [-1].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX+1 [8] – 15; Animal Handling (Crows) (A) IQ+6 [8] – 16*; Brawling (E) DX+2 [4] – 16; Climbing (A) DX+4 [1] – 18†; Computer Operation/TL8 (E) IQ+2 [4] – 12; Current Affairs/TL8 (Sports) (E) IQ+0 [1] – 10; Falconry (A) IQ+6 [8] – 16*; Forced Entry (E) DX+0 [1] – 14; Holdout (A) IQ+2 [8] – 12; Jumping (E) DX+0 [1] – 14; Observation (A) Per+2 [8] – 14; Polearm (A) DX+2 [8] – 16; Spear (A) DX+2 [8] – 16; Streetwise (A) IQ+2 [8] – 12; Throwing (A) DX-1 [1] – 13; Thrown Weapon (Spear) (E) DX+2 [4] – 16; Wrestling (A) DX+2 [8] – 16.
Starting Spending Money: $2,000 (20% of Starting Wealth).

* Includes +4 from Animal Friend.
† Includes +5 from Double-Jointed.

Role-Playing Notes:
Scarecrow is a creep who believes that with great pain comes great rewards, and that what doesn't kill him will ultimately make him a stronger person. He believes his father ran out on him and his mother, and doesn't know whether to thank his father for that pain or kill him (he's currently decided on the latter); he might in fact do both.

The long-term effects of Ghost Rider's penance stare are currently unknown.

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RATTLER

Real Name: Klaus (last name unrevealed).
Occupation: Mercenary, professional criminal.
Identity: Known to the authorities.
Legal Status: Citizen of Austria with an international criminal record.
Other Aliases: None.
Place of Birth: Austria.
Marital Status: Single.
Known Relatives: None.
Group Affiliation: Serpent Squad.
Base of Operations: Mobile.
History: Very little is known about Rattler prior to being approached by the Stryke brothers, Jordan and Leonard, to join their team of snake-themed mercenaries, the Serpent Squad (see Eel; Serpent Squad; Viper). From comments made, it can be guessed that Rattler had served a number of prison sentences in parts of Europe.

As part of the Serpent Squad, he has twice come into conflict with Captain America and his young partner, Bucky, the second time when the Captain teamed with the Homeland Security team of superhuman operatives, Freedom Force (see Bucky; Captain America; Freedom Force). Following the second incident, Rattler was sent to prison, and presumably deported.

Rattler's future exploits have yet to be revealed.
Height: 6' 2".
Weight: 220 lbs.
Eyes: Brown.
Hair: Brown.
Uniform: Dark red bodysuit with a light brown padded chest in a snake pattern, light brown boots of the same pattern, and a six foot long cybernetic tail of the same colors and pattern.
Strength Level: Rattler possesses the normal human strength of a man his age, height, and build who engages in moderately intensive regular exercise.
Known Superhuman Powers: Rattler's cybernetic tail is equipped with a subsonic vibration emitter, his signature "rattle", which creates a wide cone of vibrations in the air, which can be used to push objects and people away from him, or to shatter objects and bone.

In addition, the tail is somewhat prehensile, able to be used in melee combat, either to grab someone or as a whip.

240 points
Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2; BL 29 lbs.; HP 12 [0]; Will 11 [5]; Per 12 [10]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6.00 [0]; Basic Move 6 [0]; Dodge 10.
Languages: German (Native) (Native Language) [0]; English (Native) [6].
Cultural Familiarities: Western [0].
Advantages: Burning Attack 6d (Cone (3 yds), +80%; Damage Modifier: Non-Incendiary, -10%; Increased 1/2D Range (×5), +10%; Reduced Range (×1/2), -10%; Variable, +5%; Electronic, -30%; Elemental: Sound/Vibration, -10%; Alternative Attack, ×1/5) [9]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Crushing Attack 6d (Cone (3 yds), +80%; Increased 1/2D Range (×5), +10%; Reduced Range (×1/2), -10%; Variable, +5%; Electronic, -30%; Elemental: Sound/Vibration, -10%) [44]; Extra Arm 1 (Extra-Flexible, +50%; Long +1, +100%; Temporary Disadvantage: No Fine Manipulators, -30%; Electronic, -30%) [19]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; Fit [5]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Striker (Crushing; Tail) (Long 1, +100%; Electronic, -30%; Alternative Attack, ×1/5) [2]; Tough Guy 2 [10].
Disadvantages: Callous [-5]; Greed (9) [-22]; Overconfidence (9) [-7]; Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5].
Quirks: Doesn't Hesitate to Engage in Friendly Fire [-1]; Dual Identity [-1]; Massive Property Damage [-1]; Thick Austrian Accent [-1].
Skills: Brawling (E) DX+2 [4] – 14; Carousing (E) HT+0 [1] – 12; Climbing (A) DX+0 [2] – 12; Escape (H) DX-2 [1] – 10; Forced Entry (E) DX+2 [1] – 14*; Hiking (A) HT+0 [2] – 12; Innate Attack (Beam) (E) DX+2 [4] – 14; Intimidation (A) Will+3 [4] – 14*; Jumping (E) DX+0 [1] – 12; Observation (A) Per+0 [2] – 12; Parachuting/TL8 (E) DX+0 [1] – 12; Running (A) HT+0 [2] – 12; Savoir-Faire (Mafia) (E) IQ+0 [1] – 10; Shadowing (A) IQ+2 [2] – 12*; Stealth (A) DX+0 [2] – 12; Streetwise (A) IQ+2 [2] – 12*; Swimming (E) HT+0 [1] – 12; Throwing (A) DX+0 [2] – 12; Wrestling (A) DX+2 [8] – 14.
Starting Spending Money: $4,000 (20% of Starting Wealth).

* Includes +2 from Tough Guy.

Role-Playing Notes:
Rattler is a brute with very little loyalty to his teammates. He has been known to use his rattle on opponents his teammates were in melee combat with, not caring if they're caught in the crossfire. In his mind, it's his teammates' responsibility to stay out of his rattle's way.

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ZARAN, MAXIMILIAN

Real Name: Maximilian Zaran.
Occupation: Mercenary, assassin, former government agent.
Identity: Zaran does not use a dual identity.
Legal Status: Citizen of the United Kingdom with an international criminal record.
Other Aliases: None known.
Place of Birth: Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
Marital Status: Presumably single.
Known Relatives: None.
Group Affiliation: Batroc's Brigade; formerly MI6.
Base of Operations: Mobile.
History: Very little is known about the exploits of Maximilian Zaran prior to his first joining Batroc's Brigade (see Batroc's Brigade). He has alleged to have once worked for the British Secret Service, MI6, before going freelance as a mercenary and assassin.

It was his skill and reputation as a mercenary that attracted the attention of Georges Batroc, who approached Zaran to join his Brigade on their first mission: to steal Captain America's shield for an undisclosed client (see Batroc, Georges; Batroc's Brigade; Captain America). (This client turned out to be Sinthea Schmidt, daughter of the Red Skull; see Sin.)

Following that incident, Zaran was later seen working for the Chicago-based businessman Harold Meachum in an attack on Iron Fist (see Iron Fist; Meachum, Harold). He broke off the attack when Meachum ordered him to go against his code of honor and shoot Iron Fist in the back when he was down.

Zaran was later seen working with Batroc's Brigade on two later occasions. The first was a raid on Stark Industries' Dallas, Texas, plant; the second was to assist Captain America in taking down the Taskmaster (see Stark Industries; Taskmaster). Presumably Zaran will work with future incarnations of the Brigade.
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 235 lbs.
Eyes: Blue.
Hair: Red.
Uniform: Black sleeveless bodyshirt with red trim, black pants with a red stripe down the side, blue-black cowl with a faux-hair red ponytail, black bracers, black boots.
Strength Level: Zaran possesses the normal human strength of a man his age, height, and build who engages in intensive regular exercise.
Known Superhuman Powers: None.
Other Abilities: Zaran is a master of all melee and thrown weapons, and has proven to be a marksman with a bow.
Weapons: Zaran carries roughly a dozen small throwing sais on his person. A master of weaponry, he often carries a spear or polearm, a broadsword, and/or a longbow and quiver of arrows on his person, depending on the mission.

605 points
Attributes: ST 14 [40]; DX 14 [80]; IQ 11 [20]; HT 14 [40].
Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d/2d; BL 39 lbs.; HP 14 [0]; Will 12 [5]; Per 12 [5]; FP 14 [0]; Basic Speed 7.00 [0]; Basic Move 7 [0]; Dodge 11.
Languages: English (Native) (Native Language) [0]; German (Accented) [4].
Cultural Familiarities: Western [0].
Advantages: Ambidexterity [5]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Danger Sense [15]; Enhanced Parry (All) 3 [30]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Very Fit [15]; Wealth (Comfortable) [10]; Weapon Master (All Muscle-Powered Weapons) [45].
Perks: Controllable Disadvantage (Callous) [1]; Style Familiarity (Krav Maga) [1]; Style Familiarity (Masters of Defense Weapon Training) [1].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Professional) [-5]; Obsession (Challenge Himself to Greater Opponents) (12) [-10]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5]; Vow (Grant Opponents Warrior Deaths) [-10].
Quirks: Atheist [-1]; Proud [-1]; Refuses to Take a Code-Name [-1]; Respects Martial Prowess [-1]; Uncongenial [-1].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX+1 [8] – 15; Bow (A) DX+4 [16] – 18; Breath Control (H) HT-2 [1] – 12; Broadsword (A) DX+4 [16] – 18; Climbing (A) DX-1 [1] – 13; Escape (H) DX-2 [1] – 12; Forced Entry (E) DX+0 [1] – 14; Guns/TL8 (Pistol) (E) DX+0 [1] – 14; Hiking (A) HT-1 [1] – 13; Jitte/Sai (A) DX+4 [15] – 18*; Judo (H) DX+4 [20] – 18; Jumping (E) DX+0 [1] – 14; Karate (H) DX+4 [20] – 18; Knife (E) DX+1 [1] – 15*; Lifting (A) HT-1 [1] – 13; Polearm (A) DX+4 [16] – 18; Power Blow (H) Will+3 [16] – 15; Pressure Points (H) IQ+3 [16] – 14; Rapier (A) DX+1 [2] – 15†; Running (A) HT-1 [1] – 13; Savoir-Faire (Dojo) (E) IQ+1 [2] – 12; Scuba/TL8 (A) IQ+0 [2] – 11; Shadowing (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; Shield (Buckler) (E) DX+2 [1] – 16‡; Shield (Shield) (E) DX+4 [12] – 18; Shortsword (A) DX+4 [8] – 18†; Spear (A) DX+4 [14] – 18§; Staff (A) DX+4 [8] – 18#; Stealth (A) DX+1 [4] – 15; Streetwise (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; Swimming (E) HT+0 [1] – 14; Throwing (A) DX+0 [2] – 14; Thrown Weapon (Knife) (E) DX+4 [12] – 18; Thrown Weapon (Shuriken) (E) DX+0 [1] – 14; Thrown Weapon (Spear) (E) DX+4 [12] – 18; Two-Handed Sword (A) DX+4 [14] – 18†; Wrestling (A) DX+2 [8] – 16.
Techniques: Acrobatic Stand (Acrobatics) (A) def+6 [6] – 15; Breakfall (Wrestling) (A) def+1 [2] – 18; Dual-Weapon Attack (Shortsword) (H) def+4 [5] – 18; Whirlwind Attack (Staff) (H) def+5 [6] – 18.
Starting Spending Money: $8,000 (20% of Starting Wealth).

* Defaulted from Shortsword.
† Defaulted from Broadsword.
‡ Defaulted from Shield (Shield).
§ Defaulted from Polearm.
# Defaulted from Spear.

Role-Playing Notes:
Zaran prides himself on his professionalism and skill. He considers himself to have no equal in the use of muscle-powered weaponry, and it's quite possible he's correct. He respects Batroc, Captain America, and Iron Fist for their combat prowess, and has shown contempt for the Taskmaster for not truly "earning" his skill.

Zaran has no qualms about working on either side of the law, so long as his skills can be challenged. The only caveat he has is that when he fights someone to the death, the death must be a warrior's death, not an execution.

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SLITHER

Real Name: Aaron Salomon.
Occupation: Professional criminal, former government agent.
Identity: Known to the authorities.
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with a criminal record.
Other Aliases: None.
Place of Birth: Unrevealed.
Marital Status: Single.
Known Relatives: None.
Group Affiliation: Former member of Freedom Force.
Base of Operations: Mobile, formerly Washington, DC.
History: Not much is known about Slither before his first appearance. It is especially unknown if he was born with his serpentine features or if he mutated to his current form during adolescence.

He, along with the rest of the team that would come to be known as Freedom Force, first came to public attention when they attempted to rob an armored car in Washington, DC, only to have their efforts thwarted by Captain America and his partner-in-training, Bucky, who were there to testify in front of the Senate Committee on Superhuman Affairs (see Bucky; Captain America; Freedom Force).

While sitting in a federal prison awaiting trial, Slither and his teammates were given the option to become government agents under the direction of Department of Homeland Security agent Valerie Cooper as an alternative to SHIELD's Sentinel program, in exchange for having the charges for their armored car robbery dropped (see SHIELD; Sentinels). Accepting, Slither and the others were given the name Freedom Force.

As a member of Freedom Force, Slither has come into conflict with the Renegades and Captain America, the latter in a case of mistaken intentions while both were investigating the Serpent Squad (see Renegades; Serpent Squad). During the second case, Slither was offered a place with the Serpents, and would have accepted if he hadn't been knocked out by Rattler's vibration attack (see Rattler).

Following that case, Slither and Cooper got into a heated argument over his tactics, which led to him resigning from the team and storming out of the office; of his teammates, only Meteorite was sad to see him leave (see Meteorite). Whether or not he will take the Serpent Squad's offer of membership in the near future is unknown.
Height: 6' 9".
Weight: 210 lbs.
Eyes: Green.
Hair: None.
Skin: Dark green scales.
Other Distinguishing Features: Slither possesses a long, highly flexible neck, a head like a snake's, and sharp fangs.
Uniform: Light green short-sleeved leotard with a black trim around the neck and upper arms, dark green leggings, light green gloves, light green boots, and a black belt.
Strength Level: Slither possesses the normal human strength of a man his age, height, and build who engages in regular exercise. He sometimes appears to have enhanced strength, but only when constricting about a target.
Known Superhuman Powers: Slither possesses several physical mutations that are serpentine in nature. First and foremost, his whole body can lose its stiffness, being able to bend in any direction and constrict in a manner akin to that of a constrictor snake (similar to an anaconda or boa constrictor). His scaly hide gives him a modicum of resistance to common damage, though he is not bullet-proof. His skin also lets him sense subsonic vibrations on surfaces he is touching. In addition, his fangs carry a venom which, when injected into a target, causes paralysis for a short time. Finally, his sense of taste is superhumanly acute, enabling him to taste many different scents in the air, same as a snake's tongue.

350 points
Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 15 [100]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1; BL 29 lbs.; HP 12 [0]; Will 10 [0]; Per 10 [0]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 7.00 [5]; Basic Move 7 [0]; Dodge 11.
Languages: English (Native) (Native Language) [0].
Cultural Familiarities: Western [0].
Advantages: Acute Taste & Smell 6 (Mutant Biology, -0%) [12]; Affliction (Paralysis Venom) 7 (HT-6; Blood Agent, -40%; Incapacitation: Paralysis, +150%; Irritant: Nauseated (Secondary Effect), +6%; Melee Attack: Reach C, -30%; Mutant Biology, -0%) [131]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Constriction Attack* (Mutant Biology, -0%) [15]; Damage Resistance 2 (Tough Skin, -40%; Mutant Biology, -0%) [6]; Discriminatory Smell (Mutant Biology, -0%) [15]; Double-Jointed (Mutant Biology, -0%) [15]; Snake Powers Talent 4* [20]; Teeth (Sharp Teeth) [1]; Vibration Sense (Mutant Biology, -0%) [10].
Perks: Scales [1]; Sure-Footed (Slippery) [1].
Disadvantages: Appearance (Unattractive) [-4]; Bad Temper (12) [-10]; Greed (9) [-22]; Sadism (12) [-15]; Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5]; Social Stigma (Freak) [-10]; Stubbornness [-5].
Quirks: Dislikes Snake Puns [-1]; Look Out For Number One First [-1]; Uncongenial [-1]; Will Not Hesitate to Betray an Employer If Made a Better Offer [-1].
Skills: Acting (A) IQ+0 [2] – 10; Brawling (E) DX+2 [4] – 17; Carousing (E) HT+0 [1] – 12; Climbing (A) DX+4 [1] – 19†; Computer Operation/TL8 (E) IQ+0 [1] – 10; Escape (H) DX+3 [1] – 18†; Guns/TL8 (Pistol) (E) DX+0 [1] – 15; Hiking (A) HT+0 [2] – 12; Intimidation (A) Will+2 [8] – 12; Jumping (E) DX+0 [1] – 15; Lifting (A) HT+0 [2] – 12; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1] – 13; Running (A) HT+0 [2] – 12; Savoir-Faire (Police) (E) IQ+0 [1] – 10; Stealth (A) DX-1 [1] – 14; Streetwise (A) IQ+0 [2] – 10; Throwing (A) DX-1 [1] – 14; Tracking (A) Per+0 [2] – 12‡; Wrestling (A) DX+1 [4] – 16‡.
Features: Born Biter 3 [0].
Starting Spending Money: $4,000 (20% of Starting Wealth).

* Snake Powers Talent adds to the effective ST score for Constriction Attack, granting him effective ST 16 when squeezing.
† Includes +5 from Double-Jointed.
‡ Conditional +4 from Snake Powers Talent.

Role-Playing Notes:
Slither is an amoral opportunist who only really cares about himself and his next big score. He only joined Freedom Force due to the "get out of jail free" card offered by Val Cooper, having no loyalty to the team or to any altruistic cause. His only real friend in the team was Meteorite, but Slither had no qualms about betraying him if the pay was right.

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And that wraps up the individual characters for Captain America's cast and crew (I decided not to stat up a planned character, Professor Power, as I'm unable to work out ideas for him). I'm still working on team entries for the Serpent Squad and ULTIMATUM, but those should be done in the next few days. (With ULTIMATUM, I'm probably just going to put notes in for "Use the HYDRA and AIM stats" and give common equipment for the typical operative.

Casts finished: Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, Uncanny X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Captain America (in that order).

Pending "Phase One" casts: Astonishing Ant-Man (and Wasp), Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme, Incredible Hulk, Invincible Iron Man, Lost World of Atlantis/the Savage Land/Wakanda, Secret Agent Nick Fury, Sensational Spider-Woman, and Thor: God of Thunder. ("Phase One" would be the titles in the initial publication binge; "Phase Two" is Avengers, Ghost Rider, Hellstorm, Hercules: the Legend Continues, Immortal Iron Fist, Infinity Quest, and Renegades.)

Thoughts on which Phase One title I should do next? (I'll be hitting the Hercules: The Legend Continues characters as inspiration hits.)

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

Pending "Phase One" casts: Astonishing Ant-Man (and Wasp), Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme, Incredible Hulk, Invincible Iron Man, Lost World of Atlantis/the Savage Land/Wakanda, Secret Agent Nick Fury, Sensational Spider-Woman, and Thor: God of Thunder. ("Phase One" would be the titles in the initial publication binge; "Phase Two" is Avengers, Ghost Rider, Hellstorm, Hercules: the Legend Continues, Immortal Iron Fist, Infinity Quest, and Renegades.)

Thoughts on which Phase One title I should do next? (I'll be hitting the Hercules: The Legend Continues characters as inspiration hits.)

I would like Dr. Strange, though Spider Woman would be interesting as well.

[Otaku]

I have no strong opinion as I am still playing catch-up. ^^'

[Phantasm]

Well, after asking in several channels across two IRC servers, the general consensus is that I should do Nick Fury's cast and crew.

However, it seems I've already posted a lot of his crew so far:

Nick Fury
Black Widow
Agent Phil Coulson
AIM
HYDRA
Scorpio
MODOK
Arnim Zola
Red Guardian (ex-husband of Black Widow)

I'll probably end up going through the early versions and streamlining them a bit.

I have plans for Baron Strucker and Capricorn (of the Zodiac Cartel, working alongside Scorpio), but beyond that I'm really not sure who else to add in, particularly in the bad guys. (Just my luck that Fury and Captain America share a lot of enemies.)

[Otaku]

The overlap is not a bad thing; an excuse to revise older entries and essentially flesh out other rosters while completing yet another slice of the MU. ;)

[Phantasm]

A few posts to finish up the Captain America crew:

SERPENT SQUAD

The Serpent Squad is a team of costumed mercenaries, each of whom has a snake motif.

The Squad is the brainchild of the criminal Jordan Stryke, who had adopted the costumed identity of the Viper (see Viper). Stryke came up with the idea by observing such teams as the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Brotherhood of Mutants, coming to the conclusion that where a single criminal might fail, a team would have a better chance of success (see individual entries).

Viper's first recruit was his brother Leonard, who had earlier taken on the identity of the Eel (while the eel is more properly a fish rather than a snake, Viper figured the general public, who he holds in very low esteem, wouldn't know the difference nor care; see Eel). He then extended invitations to Death-Adder, Diamondback, and Rattler, all of whom accepted for various reasons (see individual entries).

In their first outing as a team,the Serpents engaged in a raid to gain information from Oscorp's Bronx plant's computer, only to come into conflict with Captain America and his young partner, Bucky (see Bucky; Captain America; Green Goblin). Despite the interference and the capture of most of the team, the Serpents managed to complete the mission. (Their client turned out to be a scientist working for AIM; see AIM.) Not long after, the captured Serpents were released on bail.

The Serpents then engaged in a series of industrial espionage crimes, attacking and obtaining classified information from a number of defense contractors, which put them under investigation by the FBI, SHIELD, and Homeland Security (see SHIELD). SHIELD asked Captain America to investigate, while in the DHS, Val Cooper sent her team, Freedom Force, to do the same (see Freedom Force).

Freedom Force sent one of their own, the serpentine Slither, to attempt an infiltration of the Serpents (see Slither). As luck would have it, the meeting was observed by the Captain, resulting in a three-way brawl before Freedom Force's field leader, Crucible, managed a truce with the Captain (see Crucible). At this time, most of the Serpents were captured and arrested. A few were sent to Ryker's Island while awaiting trial.

Several of the Serpents were later released on bail or broke out of Ryker's during the mass prison break led by the Rhino (see Rhino). One, Diamondback, later assisted Captain America and Batroc's Brigade against the Taskmaster (see Batroc's Brigade; Taskmaster).

Viper has since come into contact with a number of other snake-themed criminals, expressing interest in expanding the Squad.

Membership Roster
Viper – Founder and leader.
Eel – First recruit.
Diamondback – Second recruit.
Death-Adder – Third recruit.
Rattler – Fourth recruit.