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| − | ** '''[[Checkmate]]''': A secret government organisation that owns/controls [[Queen Consolidated]]. It was created by a mix of government agents and Golden Age vigilantes to covertly protect America after the Justice Society disbanded. Checkmate is so covert that many in the intelligence and law enforcement community think of it as a ghost story. It recruits veterans from the military and other agencies, and also employs mercenaries and convicted criminals (ie. [[Suicide Squad]]) for it's less savoury missions. | + | ** '''[[Checkmate]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[Department of Extranormal Operations]]''': A government agency established to investigate, monitor, and police metahumans and extraterrestrials, as well as incidents involving unregulated advanced technologies and artefacts or individuals of a magical nature. While the DEO is not specifically responsible for acts of vigilantism, they do provide support to local law enforcement when heroes or vigilantes have abilities or technology that are beyond what law enforcement is equipped to deal with. Some heroes, vigilantes, and even criminals agreed to work with the DEO to avoid criminal prosecution, such as [[Booster Gold]]. | + | ** '''[[Department of Extranormal Operations]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[Gotham City Police Department]]''': The law enforcement agency of [[Gotham City]], led by Commissioner [[James Gordon]]. The [[Gotham City Police Department#Major Crimes Unit|Major Crimes Unit]] is a special task force created to deal with crimes that go above and beyond what normal police officers and detectives are equipped to deal with, such as vigilantes and supervillains. Another division nicknamed "[[Gotham City Police Department#Infernal Affairs|Infernal Affairs]]" investigates crimes alleged to involve magic. | + | ** '''[[Gotham City Police Department]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[STAR Labs]]''': A network of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Energy_national_laboratories national laboratories] overseen by the [[Department of Energy]], created to promote research into everything from quantum physics to biomedical research. There are several facilities scattered across the country including a particle accelerator in [[Central City]], a bio research lab in [[Metropolis]], an R&D lab in [[Gotham City]], and [[Mercury Labs]] in Nevada. In addition to research, STAR Labs provides tech support to the [[Department of Extranormal Operations|DEO]] and to local law enforcement when required. | + | ** '''[[STAR Labs]]''' |
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| − | ** '''[[Superman Family]]''': An informal term used by the [[Department of Extranormal Operations|DEO]] to refer to the various heroes associated with [[Superman]]. His cousin [[Kara Zor-El]] (alias [[Supergirl]]) is currently operating as an [[Outsider]] in [[Gotham City]]. A clone of Superman (codename [[Superboy]]) has also found his way to Gotham, living under the alias [[Connor Kent]]. The family unofficially includes [[Jonathan Kent|Jonathan]] and [[Martha Kent]] - Superman's adoptive parents - who have been helping Supergirl acclimatise herself with Earth. | + | ** '''[[Queen Consolidated]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[Bat Family]]''': An informal term used by the [[Gotham City Police Department|GCPD]] and the [[Department of Extranormal Operations|DEO]] to refer to the vigilante heroes closely associated with [[Batman]], including his sidekicks [[Robin]] and [[Batman]]. The former Robin, [[Jason Todd]], is currently an inmate at [[Arkham Asylum]] following his rampage as [[Red Hood]]. | + | ** '''[[Scott Telecommunications]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[Justice Society of America]]''': A defunct group of "mystery men" from the Golden Age of heroism, who adopted costumes to fight crime as a way to inspire the public during World War II and the rise of Communism. They disbanded decades ago and have mostly been forgotten, though some retired members have become mentors to the new generation of vigilante heroes, or have become involved with [[Checkmate]] and the [[Department of Extranormal Operations|DEO]]. | + | ** '''[[Wayne Enterprises]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[Justice League]]''': An informal association of superheroes led by [[Superman]], who are considered to be in a "league above" the average heroes and vigilantes of the world. They are seen as the leaders of the superhero community, and work with the [[Department of Extranormal Operations|DEO]] to promote "acceptable practice" by America's costumed crime-fighters. They respond to situations of dire emergency that affects humanity on a large scale, such as natural disasters and global threats. Heroes such as [[Batman]], the [[Flash]], and [[Booster Gold]] are regularly part of the League. At one point [[Green Arrow]] was considered a member, though he has distanced himself from them recently after an undisclosed falling out.
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| − | ** '''[[Team Arrow]]''': A group of vigilantes from [[Star City]], associated with the [[Green Arrow]]. Though [[Oliver Queen]] is currently operating in [[Gotham City]], his sidekick [[Roy Harper]] (alias [[Arsenal]]) has been fighting crime in a Green Arrow costume back in Star City to help obscure the Arrow's real identity. His current sidekick, [[Mia Dearden]] (alias [[Red Arrow]]) is also active in Star City.
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| − | ** '''[[Team Flash]]''': A group of superheroes from [[Central City]] and [[Keystone City]], associated with the [[Flash]]. Because of [[Barry Allen]]'s involvement with the [[Central City Police Department|CCPD]], Team Flash operates in full cooperation with law enforcement, helping to keep the Central City [[Rogues]] under control. The Flash's sidekick, [[Kid Flash]], has recently moved to [[Gotham City]].
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| − | ** '''[[Outsiders]]''': A term used by the [[Gotham City Police Department|GCPD]] and the [[Department of Extranormal Operations|DEO]] to refer to the various "non-native" vigilantes who have begun to operate in [[Gotham City]]. The term encompasses several heroes, including [[Green Arrow]], [[Green Lantern]], [[Kid Flash]], and [[Supergirl]].
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| − | ** '''[[Injustice Society]]''': A secret society of supervillains first established during the Golden Age to oppose the [[Justice Society of America]]. It continues to exist, known by various names, with members working together for various nefarious purposes. | + | ** '''[[Justice Society of America]]''' |
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| − | ** '''[[Queen Consolidated]]''': A company (formerly Queen Industries) famous for it's fashionable high-end consumer electronics - such as the QPhone, QPad, and the Qube games console - that is secretly controlled by [[Checkmate]]. QC has acquired several subsidiaries owned by former vigilantes or by supervillains as part of secret R&D projects for Checkmate, overseen by Consolidated's [[Queen Consolidated#FutureTech|FutureTech]] division. After his presumed death at sea, the company is no longer owned by [[Oliver Queen]]; it is run by President [[William Glenmorgan]] and CEO [[Isabel Rochev]]. | + | ** '''[[Outsiders]]''' |
| − | ** '''[[Scott Telecommunications]]''': A corporation founded by [[Alan Scott]]. It owns the [[Gotham Broadcasting Company]] television network, and the [[Gotham Gazette]] newspaper. | + | |
| − | ** '''[[Wayne Enterprises]]''': A multinational conglomerate involved in everything from manufacture and construction ([[Wayne Enterprises#Wayne Industries|Wayne Industries]]) to aerospace and electronics ([[Wayne Enterprises#Wayne Technologies|WayneTech]]), and biomedical research ([[Wayne Pharmaceuticals]]). Through the not-for-profit [[Wayne Enterprises#Wayne Foundation|Wayne Foundation]], the company provides healthcare to Gotham City and supports numerous charitable endeavours. The [[Wayne Entertainment]] subsidiary owns hotels, theatres, movie studios, sports teams, and even the [[Daily Planet]] newspaper. The President of Wayne Enterprises is [[Bruce Wayne]], with [[Lucius Fox]] serving as the CEO. | + | |
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Revision as of 15:38, 19 October 2015
Characters - Organizations - Locations - Timeline - NPCs
Backstory...
Years ago during the GOLDEN AGE of heroism, a group of government agents, law enforcement officers, and costumed vigilantes banded together to create the JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, to keep their nation safe from the insidious influences of the Nazis and Communism. After decades of fighting against organised crime, fifth columnists, and an assortment of magical and malevolent foes, a TRAGIC INCIDENT forced most of the Justice Society into retirement or hiding.
Some of America's heroes remained active, establishing the autonomous clandestine agency CHECKMATE to keep the nation safe from continued danger. Across the nation, small pockets of villainy and vigilantism have persisted, most notably in the crime-infested city of GOTHAM.
It was not until the arrival of KAL-EL OF KRYPTON however that a new era of heroes began, led by SUPERMAN and his JUSTICE LEAGUE. New superheroes, vigilantes, and villains become active every day, which has forced the government to create the DEPARTMENT OF EXTRANORMAL OPERATIONS, which publicly investigates the actions of such individuals, in parallel with (and sometimes in opposition to) Checkmate. Seeking to equip itself with the technology needed to keep the world safe, Checkmate has acquired QUEEN CONSOLIDATED, which has begun conducting secret and often morally dubious R&D at various facilities throughout Gotham. With crime in the city on the rise, BATMAN has joined forces with the OUTSIDERS to aid the GCPD in keeping crime at bay.
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