The short version: [[:cyborg | James's]] mental wetware was falling apart, and the only way [[defense | we]] could find to fix him was in an [[X-Arc | X-Arc]] facility hidden in the Chesapeake Bay. We raided the facility, and discovered James's …
I wasn't expecting to put together an after-action report today, but [[:galilahi | Galilahi]] just got finished telling me we saved our timeline. When she arrived at [[defense | our]] monthly meeting, she started noticing things were a little off--the …
Except for the introduction, this is a copy of the report [[:blackbird | I've]] filed with the DMA. I'm just skipping past the boring paperwork stuff. We'd only run a few operations together when we caught wind of some gremlins attacking an electronics …
Initially formed in 2004, The Defense is the World's foremost superhero team. After being captured by The Bonds of Tyranny in 2010, the original team mostly retired, leaving a new generation of heroes to take up the good fight. h3. The Defense, first …
Wealthy advocate for Mutant Rights, formed The Defense in 2004. Used as a battery by Professor Plasma during his capture by The Bonds of Tyranny, he asked Corvette to take over The Defense when he was freed. He ran for, and is presently serving in, …
A former soldier, he was kidnapped by one of the Rogue [[X-Arc | X-Arc]] cells, who replaced much of his body with cybernetic prosthetics referred to as "The Package." He escaped and attempted to live quietly, under the radar, until circumstances caused …
Born a mutant, she was able to keep her abilities secret, avoiding detention under the MRA. She we approached and recruited by [[:aegis]] shortly before The Defense was formed and became a founding member of the team. Since The Defense was apprehended …
[[:aegis|Aegis's]] younger brother, a non-combatant who acted as support for The Defense
Not much is known about this aged, mysterious creature. He appeared in North Harbor shortly before The Defense was formed, and was recruited at the outset.
A mutant hiding from the MRA, he found his secret exposed while saving the city from an attack. [[:aegis]] contacted him, and was able to shield him from the law; in gratitude, he agreed to become a founding member of The Defense.
A mutant inspired by the enigmatic Primus, he was actively fighting crime when approached by [[:aegis]]. Became of of the founding members of The Defense. Became involved with the Department of Metahuman Affairs to help train aspiring heroes. …
After a record-setting Olympic win while in high-school, Cora VanEtten was recruited by [[armada | Stephen Armandan]] for The Fleet. She took over a portion of ArmadaTech after Armada retired, taking on the moniker Corvette. When [[The Bonds of …
A slight, capable young woman, possessed of a mutation that has immensely increased the strength of her vocal chords, The Black Bird has effectively taken a vow of silence, as even the slightest whisper carries an incredible destructive power. She was …
Gabriel was born on an ancient native American burial ground, one of many omens surrounding her birth. Her mutant powers expressed young allowing her to change her appearance. While her family tried to hide her abilities, she was still noticed by the DMA …
Casey Oliver has led a tragic and difficult life. Her grandfather is the infamous Oliver Oliver, noted anti-mutant activist still in prison for his and [[:catlady | Petunia Crumpleworth]]'s daughter's murder. Her powers fully manifested a few years …
Petunia Crumpleworth had a long and full life before she gained her superpowers. Married several times, including once to the infamous [[:osprey | Oliver Oliver]], she is notable for being one of [[:corvette | Corvette]]'s early archer instructors, …
Again, Classified. He kind of just appears out of nowhere as a DMA agent a few years after the Metahuman Registration Amendment, making a big commotion because of some poem he'd written about [[:corvette | Cora]]. The humiliation caused by the letter …
Biff Hardchest first came to prominence as one of the top students at The Grand Jeet Kune Do Dojo, during [[The Bonds of Tyranny | The Bonds of Tyranny]]'s occupation. After their fall, he began a very visible self-promotion campaign; his presence in …
Percy Wasserman spent a portion of his youth hiding from the Department of Metahuman Affairs, after manifesting his mutant abilities. He's never shared with us how he managed to evade their grasp during his youth, though I've guessed part of it had to do …
Ernest Potsky led a healthy, normal life working in the insurance industry. He retired at the usual age, and intended to spend his twilight years relaxing with his wife. Then, he got bored. He set up a small lab in his basement and got to work on the …