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 italicized Attributes (STR, Boor) can substitute its APs of the
How To Use This Book Attribute for the user's APs of the Attribute in all situations,
while non-italicized Attributes (STR, BoDY) can only be
This book is a supplement for use with the DC HEROES substituted for the user's Attributes in certain situations,
Role-Playing Game, Second Edition. All the statistics and game depending on the nature of the Gadget. If a Gadget does not
mechanics contained herein conform to the rules and guidelines possess Mental and/or Mystical Attributes, it is immune to
for play presented in the Second Edition boxed set, except Mental and/or Mystical Attacks, respectively. The R# listed in
where specifically noted in the text. a Gadget's statistics represents its Reliability Number. Gadgets
Types of Modules with no R# listed are considered to have a Reliability Number
This book is one of several different types of gaming of 0. If a Player rolls the Gadget's R# or lower while using the
modules that are available for use with the DC HEROES Role­ Gadget, the Gadget immediately breaks down and must be
Playing Game. The specific type can be found on the upper repaired.
left-hand comer of the front cover, and will be one of the
following: Adventure Structure
Sourcebook: A sourcebook contains game-related and Adventures are divided into the following four sections. In
background material on a cenain subject relating t o the DC any of these sections, italicized type is meant to be read directly
Universe, most often a specific group of heroes, a certain to the Players.
location, or a special genre. Gamemasters who prefer writing Gamemaster's Introduction: This section provides the
their own adventures will find sourcebooks especially helpful, Gamemaster with information needed to run the adventure.
since in addition to Characters' statistics, sourcebooks contain Characters: Information concerning both Players' and Non­
historical, organizational, and reference material about the Player Characters will be found in this section. Occasionally,
sourcebook's subject. o n l y modifications to previously published Character
Adventure: An adventure contains a full-length scenario for information and Hero Points may be listed. See the full
play with a cenain hero, heroes. or teams of heroes. Adventures description in the Background/Roster Book in the DC HEROES
for individual heroes are called One-On-One adventures and Role Playing Game, Second Edition boxed set for the rest of
are intended for only two players, o n e of whom acts as that Character's statistics.
Gamemaster. Encounters: T h e bulk of an Adventure is a series of
Match -Play: A Match-Play adventure is also designed for two Encounters which make up the Adventure's storyline. That is,
players, but features a unique system whereby each player Characters go from situation to situation, each of which is
alternates between playing a hero and Gamemastering for his or represented by a separate Encounter. Each Encounter is divided
her panner. into four sections: Setup, Players' Information, GM's
Solitaire: A Solitaire is an adventure for one player, where the Information, and Troubleshooting. Brief descriptions, including
book acts as Gamemaster. maps. game mechanics, and incidental Character locations, are
Anthology: Anthologies are collections of shorter adventures, often included in the Encounters.
each featuring a different hero or heroes, and each written by a Endgame: This explains the outcome of the Adventure and the
different author. awards given to the Players. Consequences of incomplete or
failed Adventures are also mentioned, so that the GM can
Changes From Previously Published design further scenarios if desired.

Materials
There are certain Characters whose statistics are somewhat Abbreviations
different in this book from those given in DC HEROES Role­ AP(s) Attribute Point(s) MtND Mind Attribute
Playing Game, First Edition, modules, the Background/Roster AURA Aura Attribute N/A Not Applicable
Book, and/or previous Second Edition modules. This is because AV Acting Value NPC(s) Non-Player Character(s)
of the constantly evolving nature of the DC Universe, and new BODY Body Attribute ov Opposing Value
developments which have occurred in the Character's comics. cs Column Shift(s) RAP(s) Result AP(s)
For example, a Character may have gained a new Power or DEX Dexterity Attribute RV Resistance Value
Skill, and that new ability is now included in his or her DIO Ten-Sided Die R# Reliability Number
statistics. EV Effect Value SPtRrr Spirit Attribute
Some Power descriptions in this book may also be GM Gamemaster STR Strength Attribute
different from other descriptions of the same Power. These HP(s) Hero Point(s) WJLL Will power Attribute
differences retlect an updated perception of how these Powers I NFL Influence Attribute 2DIO Two Ten-Sided Dice
work in the DC Universe. lNT Intelligence Attribute
The Gadgetry rules have been modified from the First
Edition of the DC HEROES Role-Playing Game and the A Word about Grammar
Hardware Handbook. Most of the changes should be self­ The male pronoun (he, his, him) is used in this book as a
explanatory, with the following exceptions. neuter term and should be read as "he or she," "his or her," or
A Gadget whose name is in all capitals (BATfLE SUIT, "him or her" in all instances where it is used to imply a person
AUTOMOBILE) cannot be taken away in combat, while of either gender. This use of the male pronoun is not intended •,

Gadgets whose names are in upper- and lower-case letters

to exclude women from this game or to suggest their exclusion.
(Pistol, Radio) can be taken away in combat. A Gadget with

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com pete wilh this private, intensely personal vision. existing Legion references, -riiiMi,J•r!lv
So we take a big risk with this sourcebook, attempting Crow, and the other writers of the excellent first two
to define for you so much of the Legion's 30th Century, Legion Mayfair sourcebooks from 1986 and '87; writer
filtered, of course. through our own treasured, personal Barbara Randall and editors Mark Waid and Karen Berger
vision. for the invaluable 1988 Who's Who in the Legion; writers
And since anything we put in this book can't possibly Mark Waid and Andrew MacLaney and editor Murray
match the wonder of your own vision. we're pleased to Ward for Independent Comic Group's amazingly thorough
present our information here through "primary source" 1986 Legion of Super-Heroes Index; and editor Neal
materials. As with the current incarnation of the "Legion" Pozner for the November 1975 Legion issue of Amazing
comic. you have to work a little to pull out the information World ofDC Comics.
you want. Some things aren't neatly listed in the exact order The staff at Mayfair also deserves tremendous credit
you'd like. so filling in the background of our 30th Century for the product you now hold in your hands. and we'd like
will be a bit of a research project. And not everything you to especially thank Ann Goetz for her boundless assistance,
want to know is there, or if it is, you can't always trust the advice, and especially her enthusiasm.
source you're getting it from. We'd also like to thank Garfield, New Jersey's Arthur
That's because the most imponant ingredient in our Lewandowski for his wonderfully thorough planet list and
30th Century is you. If you want to come along on this ride, appearances chan; Melvindale, Michigan's Mark Barnes for
you have to get involved. Your involvement makes a little his most useful list of Legion Leader elections; San Diego,
bit of your treasured. private vision of the 30th Century a California's Joe Filice for his astronomical expertise;
pan of ours. In this way, we hope you feel compelled to Vancouver. British Columbia's Brad Homing for his well­
really dig in and enjoy the universe we're exploring. organized list of Legion leaders; Cleveland, Ohio's Chris
As you read through the sourcebook, you'll note we've Miller for his beautifully annotated Legion time line; and
chosen to stress personalities over data. After all it's really E r i e , Pennsylvania's Bob Dobiesz f o r invaluable
the people who have made the Legion special over the proofreading and moral suppon.
years, to its comic readers and game players alike. A special acknowledgment and thanks to Ottawa,
But we do apologize for the many. many bits of Ontario's Elizabeth Holden for the beautiful "Q.D." Haiku
information left out that we'd liked to have included. Even poems scattered throughout the sourcebook.
with a ruthless "delete key" in action at all times. our But most of all, we salute all the Legion creators past
manuscript came out much, much longer than Mayfair and present for giving binh to the dream. and for that huge
could use. For those who need and want more, we strongly legion of Legion fans. who've kept the dream alive all these
urge you to seek out the first two Legion sourcebooks. Our years.
intention here was to add to those excellent pieces of
research, concentrate on what's happened since then, not
Dedication:
stan up anything from scratch here. Sadly, they're out of
Finally, we dedicate this book to Carl Bierbaum. whose 10-
print, but you might find them for sale at a comic shop or
year-old sense of wonder, enthusiasm and creativity back in
convention.
1971 sparked in us a lifelong love of the Legion-a love
Also apologies for what (we hope) is our biggest goof
that has changed our lives in a thousand ways, and always
to date in terms of translating 34 years of Legion comics
for the better.
into 22 years of 30th Century lore. We've discovered we
-Tom & Mary Bierbaum
left in one year too many during the 2986-2989 period and
had to scramble a bit to account for that extra year (thanks
to our friend Chris Miller for coming up with the creative
way to do just that).
Note that throughout the sourcebook, f o r your
convenience, we've translated lnterlac and every other 30th
Century language and dialect to (more or less) standard
20th Century English and have convened all dates to the
Eanh calendar as it's kept today.

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As we witness the milestone event of a second Legion being fonned on New Eanh. Our Times offers you this detailed
look at the group's history and key dates:

2973 2975
The Legion is founded with Cosmic Boy named Year 3: Saturn Girl is leader.
first leader. There are no deputy leaders until2977. hn. 18: Lightning Lad dies repelling the first Khundish
Jan. 5: lmr a Ardeen, Rokk Krinn, and Garth Ranzz foil an invasion of Earth. Zaryan the Conqueror also dies.
attempted assassination of R.J. Brande. Jan. 23: A permanent cure for Valor's lead weakness is
Jan. 6: Brande persuades his three rescuers to fonn the found. and the legendary hero is freed from the Bgztl
Legion of Super-Heroes as Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy. and Buffer Region. The Legion admits him as a full-fledged
Lightning Lad, respectively. Legionnaire.
March 3: The Legion recruits its first new members. Feb. 17: Five rejected Legion applicants-Chlorophyll Kid.
Triplicate Girl and Phantom Girl. Fire Lad. Night Girl, Polar Boy, and Stone Boy-fonn
July 10: Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy. and Invisible Kid the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
join. March 5: Element Lad joins, launching a mission that
Aug. 15: Kid Quantum joins. brings to justice Roxxas the Butcher, who extenninated
Sept. 5: Brainiac 5 and Laurel Gand join. the Trommite raoe.
Dec. 4: In a journey to the past, the group inducts the March 12: Lightning Lad's twin sister Lightning Lass joins.
legendary Valor as an honorary member. May 23: Proty I. an Antaran "pet" of Chameleon Boy's,
sacrifices its life to resurrect Lightning Lad.
Oct 20: Dream Girl joins.
Oct 31: Dream Girl transfonns Lightning Lass' power to
2974 tum her into "Light Lass." Dream Girl resigns shonly
thereafter.
Dec. 14: Bouncing Boy loses his power and resigns. He is
Year 2: Cosmic Boy is re-elected leader.
April 1: Ultra Boy joins. given honorary status.

May 30: Star Boy joins.

July 16: The Legion suffers its first fatality as K i d
Quantum dies at Mount Schorer, Mars.
July 28: Shrinking Violet and Sun Boy join.
Aug. 30: The group admits previously rejected Bouncirg 2976
Boy.
Dec. II: Valor is located and freed from the Bgztl Buffer Year 4: Saturn Girl is re-elected leader.
Region. He defeats an android attacker and is returned to Sept 24: The rise of Mordru is halted at Earth as the
the Buffer Region. Legion and Earthgov armies defeat and imprison the
Dec. 24: Matter-Eater Lad joins. sorcerer/emperor.
Nov. 10: Lightning Lad loses his right arm while
battling the Dxaundii "Moby Dick'' creature.

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Year 5: Brainiac S is leader, Saturn Girl deputy Year 9: Valor is leader as full-year terms are
leader. reinstated. Sun Boy is deputy.
April 22: Earth is besieged by Brainiac S's creation May 2: Timber Wolf returns, and it is later learned Tyr
Computo. One of Triplicate Girl's bodies is killed. staged his disappearance.
June 31: The Legion's first great constitutional crisis-Star May 29: Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel wed and resign.
Boy kills in self·defense, violating the Legion code. He is June I: Wildfire joins.
expelled. June 27: lnvisible Kid is killed by Validus.
Dec. 8: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid, and Princess Sept. 16: Matter-Eater Lad resigns to run for political office
Projectra join. on Bismoll.
Dec. 15: The Legion teams with Earthgov armies to repel Oct. 9: Tyroc joins.
the second Khundish invasion. Nemesis Kid is exposed
as a traitor but escapes.

2982
2978 Year 10: Wildfrre is leader, Element Lad deputy.
Jan. 3: Dawnstar joins.
Year 6: Invisible Kid is leader, Valor deputy. Feb. I 0: Chemical King dies thwarting a Dark Circle plot
March 31: Star Boy, Dream Girl, and Bouncing Boy are re­ to spark civil war on Earth.
admitted. Lightning Lad's lost arm is re-grown. June 17: Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl wed and resign.
April 20: Ferro Lad dies destroying the Sun-Eater in a August-September: The Legion aids in the United Planets'
desperate mission that inadvenently creates the Fatal defeat of the Mordru-Dark Circle-Khundish alliance in
Five. Eanhwar.
Sept. 28: Shadow Lass joins. Sept. 27: Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl are re-admitted at
Oct. 19: The Legion Academy opens, along with a new the conclusion of Eanhwar.
Legion headquaners.

2983
2979
Year 11: Lightning Lad is leader, Element Lad
Year 7: Ultra Boy is leader for the first half-year, deputy.
Karate Kid for the second, Valor is deputy for the Feb. 17: The Legion defeats the destructive Omega creature
entire year. and discovers it was hatched by an insane Brainiac 5.
Jan. 30: Chemical King and Timber Wolfjoin. Matter-Eater Lad is also driven insane when he devours
the Miracle Machine. Both ultimately recover.
Sept. I: 1'yroc resigns to rerum to his native Marz.al.
Oct. 10: Blok joins.
Nov. 29: The Computo matrix is revived and attacks the

2980 Legion. Invisible Kid II acquires his power during the

emergency, helps defuse the Computo threat, and is
admitted to the Legion.
Year 8: Valor is leader for the first balf-year Ultra
,

Dec. 19: Projectra and Karate Kid shift to reservist status as

Boy the second, Element Lad is deputy under Valor,
Projectra takes the throne of her native Orando and
Ultra Boy appoints rotating deputies.
Karate Kid joins her as conson.
Nov. 4: Timber Wolf is lost in explosion of Asteroid X-52
and is declared dead.

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Year 12: Dream Girl is leader, Element Lad Year 15: The leader election is delayed into April,
deputy. as Universo seizes control of Earth and with it, the
January: Darkseid anempts to enslave the galaxy but is Legion.
fought to a standoff by the Legion and retreats. March 26: Universo is defeated and Earth freed. The Earth­
Feb. 3: The White Witch joins. based Legionnaires are also released from hjs control.
Feb. 5: Light Lass resigns to return to Winath. Saturn Girl rejoins the Legion.
April 7: Colossal Boy secretly weds the Durlan named April 21: Because of the delay in electing a new leader. it's
Yera in the belief that she is Legion teammate Shrinking decided to extend the next term through the end of 2988.
Violet. Once the ruse is revealed and Violet freed from Polar Boy is elected leader. Element Lad deputy.
terrorist kidnappers. the two agree to continue their July 4: A mysterious hero known as Superboy appears from
marriage. the time stream and is admjtted to the Legion.
June II: Princess Projectra and Karate Kid wed. July 20: Superboy dies in a strange battle involving
manipulation of the time stream by a robed Time Trapper.

2985 2988
Year 13: Element Lad is leader, Dream Girl
Year 16: Polar Boy continues his extended term as
deputy.
lead er , Element Lad continues as deputy.
Nov. 7: The first Legion offspring, Graym and Garridan
Jan. I: Glorith of Baaldur destroys Daxam. A small group
Ranzz, are born to Lighming Lad and Saturn Girl.
of Legionnaires begins planning a retaliatory attack
Nov. 12: Karate Kid is killed in the Legion of Super­
against Glorith.
Villains attack on Orando.
Feb. 4: The W h i t e Witch resigns. angered by h e r
Nov. 15: Light Lass is re-admiued as Lighming Lass.
teammates' strained behavior in t h e wake o f Daxarn's
Dec. 30: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl
destruction. She returns to the Sorcerers' World.
resign to take advisory roles.
Feb. 6: Valor is critically injured and a second Duo Damsel
body is killed in the retaliatory anack on Glorith. Valor
ultimately recovers but never returns to active status.
Shadow Lass also leaves active status at this point to aid
in Valor's recovery.
2986 Feb. 15: Brainiac 5 is tried for insubordination after the
attack on Glorith. He's cleared of charges but resigns.
Year 14: Element Lad is re-elected leader, Brainiac Feb. 29: Shadow Lass marries the still critically injured
5 deputy. Valor.
Feb. 1: Magnetic Kid, Polar Boy, Quislet, Sensor Girl. and
Tellusjoin.
Oct. 24: Star Boy resigns to return to Xanthu as planetary
protector.

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2989
pressures of the Black Dawn crisis mount and Timber
Wotrs mental state deteriorates.
Year 17: Sensor Girl is leader, Timber Wolf
July 7: Reflecto is killed in a duel with the Molecule
deputy.
Master during investigaton of the Black Dawn crisis.
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Jan. I: Quislet is propelled back into his home dimension.
Aug. 12: Black Dawn. Timber Wolf is seriously injured,
effectively eliminating him from Legion membership.
Wildfire lost.
June 20: Magnetic Kid is killed in the Mag.ic Wars.
Aug. 13: Karate Kid [I resists arrest and flees, ending his
June 23: The Arch-Mage is defeated and the destructive
Legion membership.
Magic Wars concluded.
Aug. 15: Blok, Dawnstar, and Dream Girl resign in the
October: The economies of Earth and many United
wake of Black Dawn.
Planets worlds collapse. Major hardships hit Eanhgov
Aug. 17: Crystal Kid resigns in the wake of Black Dawn.
and the Legion, planting the seeds of a long-term strain
Aug. 23: Element Lad resigns to return to Trom.
between them.
Sept. I: Impulse flees Earth to escape arrest, ending his
Legion membership.
Sept. 4: Echo resigns and disappears. Tellus resigns to
rerum to Hykraius.
Sept. 12: Lightning Lass resigns to return to Winath.
2990 Sept. 14: Sun Boy resigns and appoints Pol ar Boy as
unofficial temporary leader.
Year 18: The developing crisis causes the Legion to Sept. 24: Fire Lad joins.
conduct a mere "vote of confidence." Sensor Girl Oct. 8: The Venado Bay Massacre injures ex-Legionnaire
remains leader, Timber Wolf deputy. Rokk Krinn (Cosmic Boy) and robs him of his magnetic
Jan. 9: Laurel Gand resigns to fight back the Khundish faculties. Ex-Legionnaire Salu Digby (Shrinking Violet)
invasion of United Planets space. is also injured. losing an eye.
Feb. 26: Saturn Girl resigns to tend to her family and its Oct. 20: Chlorophyll Kid, Wectious Lass Porcupine Pete,
,

business in the wake of the Validus Plague on Winath. and Visi-Lad join.
March 17: Nightwind joins. Nov. 27: Color Kid and Stone Boy join.
April 12: Chameleon Boy resigns to accept the
chairmanship of Brande Industries.
April 14: Impulse joins.
June 7: The Legion Academy closes its doors.
July 6: Former Legion Academy heads Chuck and Luomu
2992
Durgo Taine open the United Planets Militia Academy.
July 24: Earth secedes from the United Planets.
Year 20: No change in leadership possible under
Earthgov restrictions. Polar Boy continues as unofficial
temporary leader, with Sensor Girl still officiaUy leader
and Timber Wolf officially deputy.
March 15: Storm Boy joins.
2991 March 28: Infectious Lass is forced to resign and go
underground to avoid Earthgov prosecution.
Year 19, no elections held due to potentially April 9: Chlorophyll Kid, Color Kid, and Porcupine Pete
enormous red-tape repercussions. Sensor Girl begins resign, begin underground work against Earthgov.
year as leader, Timber Wolf as deputy. May 27: Calamity King joins.
Feb. 10: Atmos and Karate Kid U join. June 30: Invisible Kid 11 resigns to organize underground
March 20: Sensor Girl resigns 10 reacquire her crown on resistance to Earthgov.
Orando. Deputy Timber Wolf takes over duties. though July 6: The Legion djsbands. Members at this time are
the Legion avoids formal recognition as leader for Calamity King. Colossal Boy. Fire Lad, Nightwind. Polar
bureaucratic reasons. Boy. Stone Boy. Storm Boy and Visi-Lad. Most join the
April 12: Phantom Girl is killed in an interdimensional underground resistance.
accident at Metropolis spacepon. Aug. 22: Ex-Legionnaire Polar B o y is arrested for
April 19: Atrnos resigns to pursue indepe ndent ventures. attempting to rally anti-Earthgov dissent.
May 8: The grieving Ultra Boy quits and returns to Rimbor. Sept. 9: Dirk Morgna (the former Sun Boy) joins Earthgov
May 28: Crystal Kid. Echo, and Retlecto join. as a spokesman and liaison.
June 12: Shrinking Violet resigns to serve in the lmskian
Army in the Braal-lmsk war.

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 March 22: T h e Khunds are driven back to pre-2995
2993
borders, and the Legion concludes its participation in the
war against Khundish encroachment.
Year 21: Tbere are n o official Legion activities
March 27: Tensions increase on Earth with the execution of
during this year.
Legion friends, Don and Dawn Allen.
April II: Luna is destroyed, ravaging Earth. The
mysterious "SW6" Legionnaires awaken in an
underground Dominion chamber on Earth.
April 12: Jo Nah (Ultra Boy) returns from an extended
2994 journey through time and is added to the reformed aduh
Legion team.
Year 22 : The year starts with no Legion activities. April 13: Dacey and Dorin Ranzz are born to ex­
By year's end the group re-forms with Reep Oaggle Legionnaires Garth and lmra Ardeen Ranzz (Lightning
(Chameleon Boy) a n d Rokk Krinn (Cosmic Boy) co­ Lad and Saturn Girl).
leaders. April 30: Tensions on Earth reach the breaking point with
Jan. 17: Marzal. the interdimensional portal-island from the assassination of Earth President Tayla Wellington.
which ex-Legionnaire Tyroc hailed. is destroyed by April 30: Brio Londo (Timber Wolf), who had reverted
Earthgov forces. Tyroc survives and joins the resistance. back to human form from his "Furball" incarnation,
June 27: Laurel Gand gives birth to daughter Lauren Gand. disappears into time.
The father is common-law husband Rond Vidar. May 2: Pol Jath Krinn is born to Rokk Krinn and his wife
Oct. 23: Reep Daggle begins to recruit members for the Lydda.
new Legion. first approaching Rokk Krinn. May 15: Three members of the youthful (SW6) Legion are
Nov. 21: Blok is killed by Roxxas the Butcher. killed in the bailie for Earth.
Dec. 4: Brek Bannin (Polar Boy) is finally freed from May 15-17: Selected members of the adult Legion join with
Earthgov jails by the legal maneuverings of Tenzil Kern the youthful Legionnaires. the resistance and the United
(Matter-Eater Lad). Planets Militia to liberate Earth from its Dominator
Dec. 5: Former Legionnaires team up to capture Roxxas. despots. Jacques Foccart is appointed acting president of
He reveals Dominion control of Earthgov. Earth.
Dec. 14: The Legion is formally reinstated. with a May 19: The death of Dirk Morgna is announced.
membership of Brita (Kono) An'nan, Jan Arrah June 4: The Great Terran Disaster.
(Element Lad), Bounty, Reep Daggle. Salu Digby June II: Reep Daggle resigns from the reformed adult
(Shrinking Violet). Querl Dox (Brainiac 5). Laurel Gand. Legion to organize and lead the youthful Legionnaires.
Rokk Krinn, My a Nal (The White Witch}, Ayla Ranzz Jacques Foccart resigns as President of New Earth to join
(Lightning Lass). Celeste Rockfish. Kent Shakespeare the reformed adult Legion and names vice president Troy
(Impulse), and a "mascot'' creature known as "Furball." Stewart to succeed him.
Dec. 28: The reformed Legion establishes headquarters on June 13: The new group, "The Legionnaires:· is deputized.
the asteroid world of Talus. with its membership consisting of the youthful versions
of the original Legion: Alchemist (Element Lad).
Apparition (Phantom Girl). Andromeda (Laurel Gand).
Leviathan (Colossal Boy), Brainiac 5, Catspaw (a
2995 recruit). Chameleon (the adult Chameleon Boy),
Computo (a recruit and sister of Jacques Foccart),
Year 23: The year begins with Oaggle and Krinn Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage (a recruit). Ferro (Ferro Lad).
continuing as co-leaders. Gossamer (Light Lass), Inferno (Sun Boy). Invisible Kid.
Jan. 3: Tenzil Kern rejoins. Live Wire (Lightning Lad), MaHer-Eater Lad. Saturn
Jan. 12: The Legion agrees to team with the United Planets Girl. Shrinking Violet, Triad (Triplicate Girl), and Ultra
Militia to beat back a Khundish invasion that threatens Boy.
the heart of the United Planets.

RY 11
lEGION HISTO
 BOY: Everyone on t h e o f J:
h aal h a s
INT: magnetic powers like Rok.k's. Cosmic B o y , along with
INFL: AURA: SPIRIT: Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl, saved the life of multi­
INITIATIVE: 23 HERO POINTS: 80 billionaire R.J. Brande, who rewarded them by starting up
the Legion of Super-Heroes and installing them as charter
members.

•Skills: CHARISMA: 4, MARTIAL ARTIST: 7, MILITARY

SCIENCE: 6, VEHICLES: 5
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes TRANSCRIPT: "UPV-4 News," �
(High); Leadership; Scholar (ancient Earth history)
•Drawbacks: Minor Physical Restriction (to Braalians):
Rokk has lost his Magnetic Powers; Married; Traumatic
Oct. 11, 2991.
"-J
Flashbacks of Venado Bay (triggered by powerful visual KHFEURB CHEE BEZ: The Braalian army
or verbal references made to the incident) continues to count the dead and wounded after the attack

•Motivation: Upholding the Good three days ago of a stunning lmskian weapon known as the

•Wealth: 5 Damper. In the disastrous battle at the Venado Bay base on

• Note: When he was still known as Comsic Boy, Rokk Braal-13. at least 4.000 Braalian soldiers are confirmed
had the Magnetic Control Power rated at 16 APs. dead and another 1.500 are missing.
Correspondent Davin Bergmann reports on the most
famous casualty of the battle.

r?.l!l EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," DAVIN BERGMANN: He's Rokk Krinn. Cosmic

L!:ll June 7, 2973, page 8. Boy. The heroic first leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
a team that embodied the dreams and the hopes of his
generation. Now he lies in an overcrowded Imskian Field
Hospital, a seriously wounded prisoner of war, struggling
Meet the Legionnaires: to come to grips with what he witnessed and survived at
Venado Bay. .
Cosmic Boy
ROKK KRINN (pre-recorded): It was pretty bad. I
NAME: Rokk Krinn. don't know, I guess the worst thing I've ever experienced. I
BIRTHDAY: Feb. II. 2958. don't know if I'll ever forget the voices.
POWER: Super-magnetism. BERGMANN: The voices of the soldiers standing
DATE .JOINED THE LEGION: Jan. 6, 2973, next to him, dying and being maimed by the Damper's
founding member. effects. Krinn docsn't remember much after those voices.
HAIR: Coal black. He doesn't know how he survived and he doesn't know
EYES: Clear, uncompromising blue. how he got captured. He woke up here, in an lmskian
HEIGHT: 5' 10". hospital. to some grim discoveries.
HOME PLANET: Braal. KRINN (pre-recorded): The doctors say my magnetic
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Classic Pop. Holo field has been disrupted ... Permanently. They don't think.
Soundtrack. Classical. 20th Century Earth Traditional.
. . They think I've lost my magnetic faculties for good.
HOBBIES: Magno-ball, 20th Century memorabilia, BERGMANN: Devastating as this blow has been,
whistling, Kujui.
though, Krinn knows it could have been worse.
FAVORITE FOODS: Seafood, salads, kono juice. KRlNN (pre-recorded): I'm lucky to be alive. I heard
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Time spent together the screams of most of the soldiers in my division as they
with people who share the same ideals and principles and
were dying. Thousands of us didn't make it. I'm one of the
who really care about each other. lucky ones.
AMBITION IN LIFE: To be the best I can be. BERGMANN: So what does this experience-this
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE horrific nightmare of the battlefield-tell Krinn about the
WOULD YOU BE?: I hope a strong one that provides war he's been fighting?
others with shelter.
KRINN (pre-recorded): About this war? Nothing

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really. It just tells you that war never changes. It's still the Can you believe that? Me. the voice of caution!
worst,"biggest failing humanity ever experiences ... Yeah, I guess you can, considering our first night
together. Heh.
I loved the holo you sent.Wow, you're getting big! So
how much longer is it going to take? No wonder Kathoon 's
POEM: Haiku, unpublished,
population is so small. Why would any woman go through
written June 20, 2992. this twice?
Course Kono can't understand why any woman would
go through it once. Guess she thinks all babies come from
"Rokk"
test tubes ...
Venado Bay was
Cool with the early dawn mist ...
. . . End of an epoch
-Q.D. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: From
Rokk and Lydda Jath Krinn,
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: May 2, 2995.
From Rokk Krinn to Lydda Jath
Rokk and Lydda Jath Kri11n
Krinn, Dec. 30, 2994. are proud to announce the birth of their son
Pol Jath Krinn

My Dearest Lydda, 6 pounds, 7 ounces

Has it been two weeks since the last time we saw each 20 inches

other? I'm so busy the time has just flown by in one sense, May 2, 2995

but in another it has dragged on and on, because it just

seems like forever since I've seen you. I miss you very Mother and son are doing fine. Thanks for all the

much. expressions of concern and support!

I'm glad we got the chance to see each other, I just

wish it had been a happier occasion than Blok's funeral.
The first time we all get together in years and it's to bury a
friend.
Reaction has been very positive to the eulogy.But one
thing's for sure, it would have been a disaster without your Garth Ranzz/Lightning Lad
help. You've got so much better an ear for these things than

e
I do. DEx: 6 STR: 4 BODY: 5
But on to happier things. It's really happening.We're INT: 8 WiLL: 8 MIND: 9
really going to h a v e a Legion a g a i n . Man, the o l d
lNFL: 4 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 7
excitement, the old sense o f duty and pride, they just come
lNITIATIVE: 18 HERO POINTS: 75
right back like nothing ever happened.
Of course, there's still a great deal to be done, but
we're getting there. The new headquarters is starting to
•Powers: Lightning: 12
shape up a little. That Loomis is quite a miracle worker.
•Skills: Gadgetry: 3, Medicine: 4, Science: 6
Cham remains among the doubters, but even he can't deny
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High);
that without Loomis we'd still be sleeping on vibra-flngers.
Scholar (Agriculture, Business)
Loomis says he's making it a top priority to have the
•Drawbacks: Married
infirmary and the nursery set up so you can join us. and
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
believe me, I'm counting the days. The place feels empty
•Wealth: II
and hollow without you. Or maybe it's just me that feels
empty without you.. .
It's tough sometimes. 1 have to keep reminding myself
of what you told me when I was in the hospital. that what EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
makes me� is not my magnetic powers.Cosmic Boy may
June 1 4, 2973, page 1 1 .
be gone, but Rokk Krinn is there just as strong as he ever
was.
I keep tellin�: myself that, anyway. The challenges just Meet the Legionnaires:
seem bigger than I ever remember them feeling before.
Cham is so ready to charge out there and set the universe Lightning Lad
on fire, and I find myself continually preaching caution. NAME: Garth Ranzz.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 13

 BIRTHDAY: Nov. 10, 2959. Tillfinally terrible machine was discovered
POWER: Super-lightning. To restore life to the dead, but at dreadful price
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Jan. 6 , 2973, One ofthem must die for Lightning Lad to return
founding member. Brave Protean ensured sacrifice would be his
HAIR: Dazzling red. But the taking of life, universe's privilege
EYES: Electric blue. Terrible machine a pretender, cantwt usurp
HEIGHT: 6'. Brave Protean awakens, sees through human eyes
HOME PLANET: Winath. His mind suddenly skulled. his form frozen dry
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Slam, Cutting Universe would not release soul ofthe dead
Edge, Percussive. Bw human again breathes. with Protean soul
HOBBIES: Rocket-sled racing, girl-watching. Scared, stunned Protean pretends. for her sake
gridball, hoops, hunting, bronc-riding. Lases Protean shell, comfort ofhonesty
FAVORITE FOODS: Pro-burgers, fries, prozza, ice Bill gains life with spiritual mate
cream. Learns and lives joy ofhuman existence
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Driving along the
coast in my sled with the top down and a beautiful girl next
to me, her long blond hair blowing in the wind.
AMBITION IN LIFE: To clean up all the trash that
makes the Legion necessary. lmra Ardeen Ranzz/
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
WOULD YOU BE?: A fire palm. Bright, beautiful. and Saturn Girl
it'll never die.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT DEX: 6 STR: 3 Boov: 4
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: My irresistibility to lNT: 9 WILL: 1 0 MIND: l2
women.
lNFL: 4 AURA: 4 SP£RIT: 8
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON
INITIATIVE: 21 HERO POINTS: 75
LIGHTNING LAD: Dashing Garth gained his spectacular
powers when he crash-landed on the planet Korba! and was
attacked by the dangerous Lightning Beasts there. Along
•Powers: Hypnotism: 14, Iron Will: 5, Mind Blast: 7, Mind
with Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy, Garth saved the life of
Probe: 15, Mind Shield: 6, Telepathy: 15
multi-billionaire R.J. Brande and became a founding
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6. Scientist: 9. Vehicles (Space): 6
member of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
•Limitations: Misce!Janeous: When Imra uses Mind Blast.
make an Action Check using her APs of Power as the

\
AV/EV against an OV/RV equal to her BODY/BODY. One
TRANSCRIPTION: or more RAPs indicates that her Current BODY Condition
Protean Oral History, is immediately reduced to zero.
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
transcribed June 7,·2995. •Drawbacks: Married
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
Anwres did send •Wealth: I I
Gold-hearted semielll Protean
Imo the midst ofbrave Legion
To warn Kid Quamum. Soul ofAmares EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
Abow to be snared
By the sick Empress Glorith
July 1 3, 2973, page S.
So Semiem Protean staged Quantum's death
Freeing the Sou/for unseen escape
But though game was now won
Meet the Legionnaires:
Sentient remained in Legion's midst Saturn Girl
Till snuffed in battle NAME: Imra Ardeen.
Was brash Lighming Lad BIRTHDAY: Nov. 23, 2958.
Such noble sacrifice POWER: Super-telepathy.
Touched another's soul DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Jan. 6. 2973.
Fair Titanese telepath, whose lifejoy was crushed founding member.
She searched for a means to loosen death's grip HAIR: Golden flowing blond.
Protean in dismay watched telepath bleed EYES: Clear, intelligent blue. ·.

Grew kinship, love. spiritual link HEIGHT: 5'5".

14 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 HOME PLANET: Titan. sure Mr. Ranzz gets all the rest and loving he can stand
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Titanese Waltzes, until he's beaten it.
Legit-Stage, Classical, Opera. We've got the plantation here running like a well­
HOBBIES: Reading, swimming, hoops, historical oiled robotic. We're feeding people across the galaxy.
simulations. That seems to be a little bit more than the Legion is
FAVORITE FOODS: Yolu vege-hash, Xanthuan accomplishing these days.
ambrosia, goldenmelon sherbet. In the old days 1 would have found a way to mother
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: A sherbet shake and a the Legion through this crisis and be all things to my
little dancing at the Nine Planets Ice Cream Shoppe. family as well. Or rather, I would have TRIED. But I
AMBITION IN LIFE: To make the universe a better noticed long ago that my shoulders aren't broad enough
place for all sentience. to take on the problems of an entire galaxy, and I'll be
IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF darned if I'm going to let myself feel guilty about it
FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: A Winathian Demi­ anymore.
Violet, because they seem tough and sturdy on the outside Oh my, here I am burdening you with all of this. My
but are also soft and gentle when they blossom. problems must seem like nothing compared to what you
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT see everyday on the front. But I know you don't really
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: Spending eight hours a mind listening, and I truly thank you for being such a
night asleep when there's so much to be done. wonderful friend.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON SATURN Take care of yourself.
GIRL: You wouldn't know it to look at the beautiful Imra, Love,
but she's one of the strongest telepaths ever to come from lmra
Titan. She was traveling to Earth to attend the Science
Police Academy when she, along with Lightning Lad and
Cosmic Boy, saved the life of multi-billionaire R.J. Brande,
EXCERPT: "Modern Family,"
who rewarded the trio by forming the Legion of Super­
Heroes and installing them as charter members. May 25, 2995, page 1 7.

The Top 100 Families of 2995

POEM: Haiku, published,
. . . 3. The Ranzzes: Life hasn't always been good to
"Devonian Studies" (Titan), Garth and lmra Ranzz, but the Ranzzes have always been

Nov. 1 2, 2986. good to life.

When Garth and lmra found that their age and their
interests were leading them away from their spectacular
''lm_ra" duties in the Legion of Super-Heroes, they took over the
Morning comes, and thought Ranzz family plantation and are now one of the most
Slips with wonder to your mind, successful and socially responsible providers of food to a
Where no door is closed. hungry galaxy.
-Q.D. When Garth's older brother Mekt, the notorious
Lightning Lord, fell prey to a bad crowd and mental
instability, they fought for his soul until he was cured,
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: reformed, and repentant. Now he's one of the top
lieutenants at the plantation.
From lmra Ardeen Ranzz to When their son Garridan was identified as the carrier
Laurel Gand, March 2, 2990. of the deadly Validus Plague, which had killed and
disfigured thousands, Garridan had to be shipped off to the
planet Quarantine. But Garth and Imra investigated the
Dear Laurel,
facilities there and have funded a dramatic improvement in
There are times when the right decisi.on i s so
conditions on that medical world.
difficult to make, but I suppose this was not really one of
Now it looks like the Ranzzes are finally headed
those times. Family comes first. By marrying Garth and
toward the peace of mind they've earned. Garth and lmra
then giving birth to our children, I made an implicit
have just added the two newest members to the Ranzz clan,
promise to always be there when they need me. And they
little Dacey and Doritt, born happy and healthy on April
need me now.
13. The famous family also includes Garridan's twin,
So I've left the Legion. When Garth came down with
Graym, and Garth's twin sister, Ayla, who is active once
this whatever-it-is that everyone's getting on Winath, I
again in the Legion.
said that's it. Some people have had it for a long time,
and they're not getting any better, so I'm going to make

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 15

 IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
Luornu Durgo Taine/ YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: Some of the things I do,
Triplicate Girl/Triad/ some of the things 1 don't do, everything.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON
Duo Damsel TRIPLICATE GIRL: Cute, nice Luornu hails from
Carggg, where all natives can split into three identical
DEX: 7 STR: 6 BODY: 6 copies of themselves. She joined with Phantom Girl as the
first Legionnaires to be admitted after the founding
INT: 7 WILL: 7 MIND: 7
members.
INFL: 6 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
INITIATIVE: 20 HERO POINTS: 60

MEDICAL LOG EXCERPT: Querl

•Skills: Martial Artist: 5 Dox, March 1 2, 2975.
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
(High), United Planets Militia (High)
•Drawbacks: Physical Restriction (for Cargggites): Subject: Triplicate Girl
Luomu's other two bodies are dead, so she can no longer Personal notes: Triplicate Girl requested treatment
split into three people. of memory loss, having been told she'd done things of

•Motivation: Responsibility of Power which she had no memory. Innuendo regarding a date

•Wealth: 6 with Sun Boy especially bothersome.

• Note: Early in her career, Luornu had the Split Power Background impressions: L.D. has appeared at
rated at 2 APs. This Power was reduced to I APs after times emotionally ephemeral. Varying personalities seem

one of her splits died and eliminated altogether after the evident, yet sHe remains defensive about any such

second split died. suggestion. Native culture's n

i tolerance of such variations
appears to contribute.
In the case of this treatment session, L.D. was
inordinately adamant that her three bodies' memories are
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," necessarily shared and that one would not keep secrets
May 1 2, 2974, page 33. from the others. Mindprobe indicated no memory gaps,
lliiii�ll blackouts, or lost time.
I instructed L.D. to triplicate, but when she could
Meet the Legionnaires: only produce a second body, L.D. became distraught.
When one body became withdrawn and non-responsive I
Triplicate Girl was convinced I was dealing with distinctly separate
NAME: Luomu Durgo. personalities.
BIRTHDAY: Oct. 5, 2957. Undeniable confirmation followed when the third
POWER: Super-triplicating. body unexpectedly entered room, without knocking,
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: March 3, 2973. walking in such a way as to emphasize the hips and
HAIR: Bouncy brown. buttocks. She then sat in my lap and commented crudely
EYES: Vibrant violet and arresting amber. on my understandable biological response to her behavior.
HEIGHT: 5'7''. Le'ngthy and emotionally draining therapy session
HOME PLANET: Carggg. ensued. The flirtatious body (which possesses two violet
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Traditional eyes after triplication) acknowledged being the source of
Cargggite Folk, Slam, Soft Pop. unusual behavior, such as the date with Sun Boy, and also
HOBBIES: Reading, watching boys, sitting in a safe, to keeping information from the other two even after
dark room. unification.
FAVORITE FOODS: Pro-burgers, flaming Venturan The withdrawn L.D. (whose eyes are red-brown)
pasta, unflavored curds. seems quite traumatized at this information, and the others
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: A quiet, sweetly acknowledged the realistic fear of stigma, loss of rights
romantic evening of uninhibited passion, but who am I and forced hospitalization on Carggg under such
kidding? circumstances. Only L.D.-Violet seemed unfazed (in fact,
AMBITION IN LIFE: To make everyone happy, to almost amused) by the prospect. The third L.D. (with
shock society out of its complacency, and to not have amber eyes) seems the most stable, best adjusted, and
anything awful happen. dealt with these revelations with what seemed to be
IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF reasonable concern.
FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: A daisy because it's so Session lasted roughly an hour, after which the three
honest, or maybe a Xanthuan Passion Andulka, or probably seemed physically spent. They reunited and appeared tired ·.

a flower that never grew because it was under a rock. but more emotionally stable.

16 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 Intuitive and empirical evidence does not, in my A babootch in a vacuum hat would make you
opinion, support Cargggite folk wisdom that separate laugh, but you don't go marrying one.
personalities are sign of any mental or emotional Just stop writing that stuff! Chuck is everything I've
maladjustment, and it is my theory that repression of these wanted in a man.
differences is at root of much Cargggite dysfunction. Chuck?! VALOR is everything you wanted in a
Follow-up: Unified L.D. seems more at ease and man, dear heart. And we still could have had him. Until
well-adjusted since revelations. Distinct personalities are today, that is. Why couldn't you FIGHT for him? What
now easy to discern, though L.D.-Amber seems dominant kind of self-loathing allows you to let that blue bimbo
in unified state. L.D.-Violet has annoying habit of sink her claws into him while you sit on the sidelines
winking at me. and moon?
Subnote 1 : Information to remain confidential. We've been over that a million times. It's a schoolgirl
Should only be made public at L.D.'s discretion. No infatuation. I've outgrown it. I don't love Valor, I love my
serious threat to Legion performance seen. childish image of him.
Subnote 2: Deeper study of Cargggite psychology Hell, you love that gorgeous body of his!
advisable. Stop it! These are terrible things to write on my
wedding night! What's done is done, and I'm glad it's done.
You know what would have been great? When that
POEM: Haiku, published: stupid priestess got to the part about anybody knowing
any reason the marriage shouldn't take place, I should
"Political Satire" (Kathoon), have spoken up. Heh, the look on his face would have
March 1 2, 2976. been priceless!
That's it. Brainy says I shouldn't suppress you, but
damn it, I love Chuck and I'm going to be the perfect wife,
"Luomu"
and so help me, if you do anything to endanger our
Three peas in a pod;
Still pool and its reflection;
marriage, anything . . . I swear, I will suppress you until
you are dead. I mean it, �
Individual.
-Q.D.
Hey, c'mon, look, I'm just kidding around.
Well stop it right now and forever. I am not kidding.
Okay, okay. Ease up, sister! I'm willing to give this
thing a try. Shouldn't be so tough . . . I'm sure I'll learn
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: Luornu to like him. Like, he's not all that bad, for a fat tub of
Durgo Taine, May 29, 298 1 . lard . . .
Now come on, that's just what I mean . . .

What a day! I t was truly everything I ' v e always

dreamed of, and then some.
I'll say. Fun, fun, fun. But then, YOU weren't the PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
one who had to be rescued from that lecher Starfinger. From Chuck Taine to Tenzil Kem,
Oh my Trinity, don't do this. Please don't write any of
that stuff. Don't ruin this most important, happiest night of
Nov. 4, 2988.
my life.
DearTenz,
Yeah, right. Happy, happy, happy. Married to a fat
Thanks for the letter and the sampler of nosemask­
tub of lard.
lunchmeats, which have come in very handy, especially
Don't say that about Chuck. He's a wonderful man.
since it's the Halloween season.
And we love him.
We're doing fine. Lu is better, I think, and really
YOU love him. I wasn't even consulted about this.
pretty much back to normal, despite the loss of her second
You just took advantage of the situation and railroaded
body in the big battle with Glorith. 1 know Carggg thinks
me into this idiotic mess.
it's well-nigh blasphemous to survive the loss of one-let
No, no! Don't write things like that. I didn't know you
alone two of their bodies. But in a way, I think Lu's almost
were gone. Brainy thought I'd lost my power. For all we
more content without the strain of a second personality,
knew, you were still somewhere in me.
especially one that was so different from the "real" Lu.
Right, like I'd agree to a moronic idea like this.
She probably thinks I don't realize how little that other
It isn't moronic, it's beautiful. He said he loves me.
Lu really cared for me-how much I know about her
He almost had tears in his eyes.
indiscretions-but it looks like all that is now in our past.
Hey, I'm getting all choked up myself. Come on.
All that matters now is that we have each other and we love
Do you actually love the blimp?
each other.
Yes, of course I do. I've dreamed of this day. He's so
She is a very strong lady as it turns out, and it's no
gentle and kind. He believes in me. He makes me laugh.
surprise to me that she can survive and even flourish in a

THE lEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 17

circumstance that many Cargggites find unlivable. She's
carried tremendous burdens throughout her life, silently
Tinya Wazzo/Phantom Girl
and uncomplainingly. And each step of her difficult

e
journey has only made Lu stronger-better able to handle DEX: 7 STR: 3 BODY: 4
anything life throws our way. lNT: 6 WtLL: 5 MIND: 4
So the next time some Cargggite deadneck starts INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPtRIT: 4
giving her a hard time, I'll just propose they resolve their INITIATIVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 50
differences by taking her on in the mud-wrestling ring. Lu
will kick their butts.
Otherwise, things are going fine here at the Academy, •Powers: Dimension Travel: 7, Dispersal: 25
with the latest batch of students showing particular •Skills: Martial Artist: 5
promise, 1 think. •Bonuses: Tinya can partially Disperse her body if she
Oh, and I saw the premiere of "Tenzil Kern: Fighter wishes (i.e. she can keep her torso Dispersed and keep
Pilot," and I don't care what the critics say, I thought you her fist solid).
were very good . . . •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Dimension Travel can only
. . . Your pal, be used to travel between the Earth Dimension and Bgztl
Chuck (Travel Distance of 2-see Magic Sourcebook, p. 20);
Miscellaneous: Dimension Travel cannot be used to
transport others between dimensions.
TRANSCRIPT: "UPV-4 News," •Advantages: Area Knowledge (Bgztl); Connection:
Legion of Super-Heroes (High); Rich Family
July 26, 2990. •Motivation: Upholding the Good
•Wealth: 7
KHFEURB CHEE BEZ: . . . And standing by with
one of the founders of the new United Planets Militia
Academy is our Xolnari correspondent Cyndi Kyrk. Cyndi? SCHOOL RECORDS EXCERPT:
CYNDI KYRK: Indeed, Khfeurb, I'm standing here
with Luomu Durgo Taine, better known to some of you as R. Rundle's Secondary School
Duo Damsel from her days as a Legionnaire. She and her for Women, Bgz:tl.
husband Chuck Taine are the pair that has started up the
United Planets Militia Academy here on Xolnar. Ms. Taine,
can you tell us what you hope to accomplish with this new Student: Tinya Wazzo.
Academy? 9/21/71: Late for introductory assembly; talking
LUORNU DURGO TAINE: Certainly, Cyndi. As during introductory assembly; eating during musicals.

you know, with the onslaught of Khundish invaders into Disciplinary Action: Confined to room for week.

United Planets space and so many worlds being overrun, 1017171: Caught with boy in room. Disciplinary
we were asked by King Jonn, the head of the United Action: Confmed to room for week.

Planets Mj)jtia. if we could help train his officers and 1/13172: Caught smoking in rest room. Disciplinary
special-services soldiers, applying some of the techniques Action: Suspended from school for week.

we've developed over the years at the Legion Academy. 4/20172: Missed classes aU day. Found reading pop
KYRK: So did you find it a painful decision to close magazines in room. Disciplinary action: Suspended from

down the Legion Academy? school for week.

TAINE: Well, yes, of course it was very sad. But with 8/1172: Caught sneaking into room after curfew.
conditions on Earth being what they are and the total Jack Disciplinary Action: Confined to room for week.

of cooperation we were getting from Earthgov, there really 10/20172: Arrested for yeJlow-zone trespassing.
was no decision to make. We were really pretty much Charges dropped. Disciplinary Action: Suspended one

chased away. month. On disciplinary probation.

KYRK: But then you chose to come out here and pick 12/31/72: Caught sneaking out after curfew.
up your work. Disciplinary Action: Hearing. Resulls: Disciplinary

TAINE: Right, maybe moving on to a cause that's probation to continue. Academic probation instituted. Final

every bit as important as what we were doing before and so warning: Will be expelled upon next violation.

critical now to the survival of the free worlds of the United 1114/73: Absent from school. Location unknown.
Planets. . . . Parent notified.
Note: 1/3/73. Miss Wazzo has demonstrated to date a
near-tot.al lack of self-respect and concern about her future.
She is Jacking in the necessary concepts of self-discipline
and obedience. Stricter disciplinary measures required, ·.

particularly at home. Parent has agreed to cooperate.

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 Parent's significant financial support and earnest pleas
on behalf of student mitigating circumstances have delayed
Reep Doggie/Chameleon Boy
expulsion.
DEX: 7 STR: 4 Boov: 7
INT: 9 WILL: 6 MIND: 5

EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card INFL: 7 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 6

INITIATIVE: 25 HERO POINTS: 70
#L-5-03/03/73, issued
May 28, 2978.
•Powers: Chameleon: 9, Omni-Arm: 9, Self-Manipulation:
16. Shape Change: I 6
Phantom Girl •Bonuses: Miscellaneous: Using his Shape Change Power,
REAL NAME: Tinya Wazzo. Reep can assume the form of nonexistent mythical
BIRTHDATE: April21, 2957. creatures.
HOME PLANET: Bgztl. •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Objects Reep mimics with
POWER: Can become a phantom. Self-Manipulation won't function. He can mimic an
ORIGIN: Power possessed by all Bgztl natives. object's appearance only; Miscellaneous: Animal forms
LEGION FACT: Before becoming a Legionnaire, Reep assumes with Shape Change can never have a STR
Phantom Girl single-handedly broke up the Meglaro­ greater than 5, regardless of the actual STR of the beast he
Landro spy ring! is mimicking.
•Skills: Artist (Actor): 6, Detective: 8, Martial Artist: 5,
Thief: 9
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
(High); Lightning Reflexes; Rich Family
PERSONAL LOG: Querl Dox, •Drawbacks: Loss Vulnerability: Reep loses all Powers
May 1 5, 2994. when exposed to Cancelite; Loss Vulnerability: Hard
radiation (15+ APs) might permanently strip Reep of his
Powers.
It is becoming increasingly clear that my earlier
•Alter Ego: Chameleon
suspicions linking the mysterious disappearance and
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
presumed death of Tinya and the Time Event of 4/12/91
•Wealth: 20
were well-founded.
Additional analysis of time-stream distortion has
generated first supporting evidence. Coincidence of two
events always "sang out" to me, but energy-surge readings OFFICIAL DOCUMENT: Certificate
did not coincide. Distortion filters now indicate link is
of Passage, issued to Reep
possible. If link exists, there would also be suggestion of
attempt to disguise link by an intelligence that would Daggle, May 9, 297 1 .
logically be cause of Time Event.
Tinya was lost in unexplained rupture as she was The Tribal Council hereby certifies this day that Reep
phasing in from Earth-Bgztl Buffer Region. Extensive Daggle has crossed the Bridge of Passage by slaying his
search revealed nothing. fetal mate Liggt, earning all adult and genetic rights of this
Additional readings may help to understand Time world and this tribe. Upon acceptance of his passage, he
Event and possibly deduce more on Tinya's fate. pledges eternal loyalty to Durla, the Moonstalker Tribe,
It is difficult to forgive myself for not pursuing these and all their laws.
avenues more fully at an earlier date. Must personally
resolve to never again allow the board and its petty
superstitions to dictate into what topics I will and will not
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
inquire. Its arbitrary restrictions on the study of time may
have cost us Tinya. Nov. 1 6, 2974, page 1 23.
IMPORT A N T : Must not mention to Jo. Risk
reopening wound until more certain answers are found. For
the sake of possible integrity of time line. must not allow
any unsanctioned explorations into past. Meet the Legionnaires:
Chameleon Boy
NAME: Reep Daggle.
BIRTHDAY: Sept. 10, 2957.

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 POWER: Shape-shifting.
PRESS RELEASE: From Brande
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: July 10, 2973.
HAIR: None. Industries, April 1 2, 2990.
EYES: Mysterious sea green.
HEIGHT: 5 ' 1 1 ".
HOME PLANET: Durla. BI
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: New Rock, Cutting
Brande Industries: Rebirth is our Business
Edge, Percussive, Reconstructed Rimborian, Winathian
For Immediate Release.
Meadow.
Contact: R. Klein
HOBBIES: Charity work, mysteries, puzzles.
Code# 32:4@587
FAVORITE FOODS: Fruits and vegetables.
Brande Industries announced today the appointment of
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Spending a day at a
Reep Daggle to the post of Chairman of the Board of
community center with other committed volunteers.
Directors.
AMBITION IN LIFE: To help eliminate bigotry
Mr. Daggle comes to B I from the Legion of Super­
against Durlans and promote better understanding among
Heroes, where he was one of the most respected members
all sentient species.
of an organization renowned throughout the galaxy for its
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
heroism. Mr. Daggle was a Legionnaire from 2973 to the
WOULD YOU BE?: An lkrosiot Red Palm-mysterious,
present and brings with him a wide array of leadership and
exotic and nobody understands quite what makes it tick.
managerial skills in addition to a broad range of experience
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
in public relations and information procurement.
YOURSELF WHAT WOULD IT B E : Be more
Mr. Daggle is also a close personal friend of R.J.
committed to my charity work.
Brande, company founder and chairman emeritus, who is
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON
currently on an extended leave of absence.
CHAMELEON BOY: Mysterious but conscientious Reep
Joining Mr. Daggle's staff will be Marla Latham,
came to Earth to help fight prejudice and bigotry against
former aide to Mr. Brande, as President and Chief
Durlans. He became a Legionnaire to aid in that worthy
Operating Officer . . .
cause and continues to be consistently first among
Legionnaires to volunteer for community service.

PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: Reep

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: Daggle, Oct. 22, 2994.
R.J. Brande to Reep Daggle,
March 2 1 , 2990 Well, that'S'it.
I don't care what Marla says, it's time.
I've always said when I stopped thinking like a
Dear Reep, Legionnaire and started thinking like a business executive it
I can imagine what you're thinking as you read this was time to give up this BI gig. Well, today I found myself
note: "The old man only shows up to torment me in even really upset that our rate ofgrowth was down for the quarter.
numbered years." But you'll have to admit that when 1 do Mind you, we're not losing money. In fact, we're
show up, it's for a good reason. making plenty of money, more than we were a year ago. It's
I may be keeping myself incommunicado, but I've still just that we aren't making more money at as fast a rate as we
got my eye on things, and I've come to realize that I didn't were last year, and this was really getting to me.
leave Brande Industries in the best of hands. So, seeing as Now to be fair about it, this Chairman of the Board ride
how I find myself rather busy at the moment, I'm hoping was something I had to do. l'd always wondered how I'd
you can step in and bring back a little of the old Brande fire perform when Dad asked me to take over, and it was damn
to the BI executive suites as my new chairman of the board. important to prove to myself that I could do it. But I also
Marla will be happy to end his ill-advised retirement to wanted to prove I could do it without losing who I am, and I
break you in. Right, Marla? realize if I don't walk away from it now, I'm going to tum
I've incorporated into this transmission the genetic and into Leland McCauley.
personal codes needed to ensure this thing really is from me, Maybe I wanted it too badly. Yes, the universe is much
and that should give you the certification you'll need to take better off with a flourishing BI, but while I got the holdings
over. back on course, I just. sat back and watched as the Legion
All I ask is that you give it your best. and do it your feU apart and the galaxy got pummeled. I was so dedicat.ed
own way. 1 know you'll make me proud of you, Reep. You to saving my father's first dream that I just stood on the
always have. sidelines and watched his second dream crumble to dust.
Your loving father, Well, it's time to rectify that. And I think I know where ·.

R.J. Brande to begin. ShouJdn't be too tough to bypass Imskian security

P.S.-Piease don't try to locate me. An old man needs his on Braal . . .
privacy, you know1

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 POEM: Haiku, uopublished, AMBITION IN LIFE: To find my dream girl and
settle down.
written Dec. 30, 2994. lF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: My luck.
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
"Cham"
WOULD YOU BE?: A giant redwood.
Metamorphosis.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON
Now you see him, now you don't,
COLOSSAL BOY: Big Gim could have been the galaxy's
faithful friend and spy.
biggest Science Police officer, since that's wha.t he was
-Q.D.
studying for when he got his powers from the strange
radiations of a falling meteor. But he chose to leave the
Science Police to join the Legion. realizing he could make
Gim Allon/Colossal Boy better use of his powers there.

e
DEX: 8 STR: 6 BODY: 15
lNT: 6 WILL: 7 MIND: 6 OFFICIAL DOCUMENT: Science
INFL: 6 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 5
Police Re-Application for
INITIATIVE: 22 HERO PoiNTS: 60
Commission, filed by Gim Allon,
July 29, 2992.
•Powers: Growth: 1 5
•Skills: Detective: 8, Vehicles: 7
. . . REASON FOR RE-APPLICATION: As you know,
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: use of his Growth Power
I completed Science Police Academy training in 2973,
causes Gim a great deal of pain. Treat this as a Minor
graduating with good marks, at which time I elected to join
Power Burnout Limitation.
the Legion of Super-Heroes, where I spent 19 productive
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
years gaining experience dealing with law-enforcement and
(High), Science Police (High)
public-service scenarios that could not have been
•Drawbacks: Married
duplicated elsewhere.
•Equipment:
The Legion was recently forced to disband, however,
Science Police Blaster (AV: 6, EV: 7, Boov: 3, R#2]
due to numerous resignations, outrageous harassment by
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
Earthgov, and the Earth population. Still, my desire to
•Wealth: 6
serve the public and enforce the laws has not diminished,
and I believe that with my previous SP training and

rill EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," experience as a Legionnaire, I would make an outstanding
SP officer.

� July 1 2, 2974, page 1 54. Beyond that, because of injuries at the hands of Char
(Starfinger) Burrane, I am unable to use my powers without
enduring substantial pain, making my control and
Meet the Legionnaires: effectiveness in an enlarged state less than is desirable.
Various members of the department have assured me
Colossal Boy that the finest in rehabilitative and conditioning equipment
NAME: Gim Allon. would be available to me in the SP, perhaps allowing me to
BIRTHDAY: Jan. 28, 2956. finally recover completely from my injuries. . . .
POWER: Rapid growth.
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: July 10, 2973.
HAIR: Rugged brown.
EYES: Boyish, sensitive brown.
HEIGHT: 5'1 1".
HOME PLANET: Earth. DEX: 6 STR: 4 BODY: 5
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Classic Pop, Top­ INT: 12 WILL: 6 MIND: 6
tOO. INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 5
HOBBlES: Jogging, weight lifting, watching gridball, INITIATIVE: l 0 HERO POINTS: 75
moopsball, batball, hoops.
FAVORITE FOODS: Fried elvabird breast,
·
chips,
diet drinks. •Powers: Invisibility: 1 3
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: An old-fashioned girl •Skills: Gadgetry: 6 , Martial Artist: 5 , Scientist: I 0,
who's devoted to me. Vehicles: 4

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 •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High); I learned a lot from him. We aiJ did. That will live on in
Genius; Leadership all of us. That's something that wasn't killed when Validus
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power crushed the life out of Lyle. When you make the kind of
•Wealth: 5 contributions Lyle made every day, your work and your
spirit live on forever.
The hard part now is carrying on without him. I don't

r7.IJ EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," know how we're going to do it. His loss seems like almost

� Dec. 29, 2973, page 37.

more than we can bear. But somehow, with everything Lyle
has taught us, we'll find a way.

Meet the Legionnaires:

Invisible Kid James Cullen/
NAME: Lyle Norg.
BIRTHDAY: Nov. 19, 2958.
Kicl Quantum
POWER: Invisibility.
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: July 10, 2973. DEX: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 4
HAIR: Wavy, luxurious brown. INT: 7* WILL: 7* MIND: 7*
EYES: Soft, intelligent brown. INFL: 4* AURA: 4* SPIRIT: 4*
HEIGHT: 5'7''. INITIATIVE: 17 HERO POINTS: X
HOME PLANET: Earth.
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Rhythmic jazz,
traditional percussive. •Skills: Detective: 7, Martial Artist: 5, Vehicles: 4
HOBBIES: Sciences, reading, hiking. •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes;
FAVORJTE FOODS: Fruits, salads, vegetables. Scholar (psychology)
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Talking with someone •Equipment:
who's a good listener and being a good listener for that Time Stasis Belt [BODY: 6, Suspension: 9, R#2)
person. Limitation: The Belt's Suspension is only usable on
AMBITION IN LIFE: Continue my research to aid objects at a range of 5 APs or less. Quantum makes an
all sentience. Action Check with the APs of Suspension as the AVfEY
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT versus the BODY/BODY of the object being Suspended.
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: More comfortable around Total number of RAPs is the total amount of time the
other people. object remains Suspended in time.
lF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE •Alter Ego: "Soul of Antares"
WOULD YOU BE?: Some sort of deciduous, I suppose. •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON •Wealth: 5
INVISIBLE KID: Lyle is a youthful genius who created a •Note: When Kid Quantum housed the Soul of Antares, his
serum that's given him invisibility powers. Among the Mental and Mystical Attributes were !NT: 19, WtLL: 19,
Legionnaires, he's second only to Brainiac 5 in the smarts MtND: 19, 1NFL: 7, AURA: 9, SPIRIT: 9. His Initiative was 32.
department.

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TRANSCRIPT: Lyle Norg Eulogy, EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
Delivered by Condo Arlik, Nov. 25, 2973, page 7 1 .
June 30, 298 1 .
Meet the Legionnaires:
CONDO ARLIK: . . . Lyle tended to be quiet and
modest, contributing more through his brainpower and
Kid Quantum
willpower than through his muscles. NAME: James Cullen.
But that never reduced the amount he contributed, and BIRTHDAY: April l l , 2959.
in fact, I'm not sure there's anyone among us who's more of POWER: Projection of time-stasis field.
a giver than Lyle. I know that if it weren't for his sacrifices DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Aug. 15, 2973.
and dedication, I wouldn't have survived to this point, and HAIR: Luxurious jet black.
certainly would never have become a Legionnaire. He was EYES: Deep, sensitive brown.
also the one person who just knew how to make you feel HEIGHT: 5'8".
accepted, like you belonged in the Legion. HOME PLANET: Xanthu.

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 FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Percussive, folk­
spiritual. LEGION RECORD: Fatality report,
HOBBIES: Reading, discussion, writing, counseling,
rock collecting. filed by Cosmic Boy,
FAVORITE FOODS: Salads, vegetables.
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: An open, lively
July 1 7, 2974.
discussion of philosophical and spiritual matters.
AMBITION IN LIFE: To assist the galaxy in its Code Name of Deceased: Kid Quantum.
eternal journey toward peace and prosperity.
Time of Death: 7/16(74, apprx. 9:10 a.m.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE TIDNG ABOUT
Place of Death: Mount Schorer, Mars.
YOURSELF IT WOULD BE: The weakness of the flesh.
Cause of Death: Apparently massive failure of belt
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
that generated Kid Quantum's Time Stasis Field, resulting
WOULD YOU BE?: Whatever the universe chose for me.
in complete disintegration of Kid Quantum.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON KID
Description of Circumstances of Death: Science
QUANTUM: Gentle, philosophical James received his
Police Academy under attack by Daxamite Randa Pon-Rae,
dazzUng power when the speeder he was flying in passed
believed to be under influence of Glorith of Baaldur.
through the tail of a comet.
Lightning Lad, Triplicate Girl, Colossal Boy. and Kid
Quantum sent to defend Academy and attempt

\
apprehension of Pon-Rae.
TRANSCRIPTION: Protean Oral Once engaged, Pon-Rae created massive avalanche of
large boulders above Legionnaires. Kid Quantum extended
History, transcribed June 7, 2995. Time Stasis Field and "froze" avalanche long enough to
allow teammates to escape to safety, but strain apparently
Antares II. Home to the Proteans became too great and belt exploded. Pon-Rae dug into
Beautiful world of tumultuous change boulders after Kid Quantum for unknown reasons and
Visited by Llom, peace-loving race found only Time Stasis Belt. Subsequent searches by
Great teachers ofself-destiny, love of one's self Legionnaires also found no trace of the body.
Through Llorn gifts, memal and physical For no discernible reason, Pon-Rae departed after the
Proteans liberated. empowered death of Kid Quantum and has not been located.
Telepathic shape-shifters Attending Physician: None.
Coment, productive, peaceful Certificate of Death Issued By: Dr. Raub Woker,
Till dark ambition MD, based on holovid replays of incident.
Invadedfrom space Next of Kin Notified: No next of kin can be reached.
Sick Empress Glorith conquered this world Names listed in Legion records possibly falsifie.d.
Dreamed ofenslaved, shape-shifting warriors Chameleon Boy assikned to investigate.
But resistance. secret plan to foil Memorial Plans: Service in Legion Clubhouse
Combine Protean sentience Courtyard 7/18, 10:00 a.m. Media coverage access level 2.
Into single humanoid shape Home planet service postponed until family and home
Stripped ofAntaran powers planet can be clearly identified.
Smuggled to Earth, hidden in Super-Hero Legion
As Legionnaire Kid Quantum, safefrom attack
Artificial power, through Llorn-science belt
Projection ofglowing mists, time-stasisfield
Left behind on Antares
Laurel Gand
Only untrainable husks

e
And seven secret guardians DEX: 14 STR: 23 BODY: 1 6
Someday the race to restore lNT: 9 W£LL: 1 0 MIND: 8
Protean masses now useless to Sick Empress lNFL: 8 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 8
Abandons her dreams, leaves Antaran world INITIATIVE: 42 HERO POINTS: 80
But Glorith' s great powers slowly unravel the secret
Legionnaire Kid Quantum is Soul ofAntares
Proty I warns, impersonates, stages death
•Powers: Directional Hearing: 7, Extended Hearing: 7,
Kid Quantum thought destroyed, but only a play
Flight: 14, Heat Vision: I I , Invulnerability: 1 8 ,
Soul escapes, hides in the dark void
Microscopic Vision: 14, Recall: 1 8 , Sealed Systems: 10,
Safe from Glorith, but lost to the seven
Super Hearing: 7, Superspeed: I I , Systemic Antidote:
Lost to the seven, who now are six
15, Telescopic Vision: I I , Thermal Vision: 1 1 , X-Ray
Lost to the six, who seek him still
Vision: I I

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 23

 •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High) DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Sept. 5, 2973.
•Drawbacks: Married; Miscellaneous: lead is poisonous to HAIR: Long, glistening blond.
members of Laurel's race. Brainiac 5 has created a lead EYES: Mischievous, sparkling blue-green.
poisoning serum, however, which allows Laurel to keep HEIGHT: 6'4".
her abilities under all conditions. Without the serum, HOME PLANET: Ricklef I I of the Daxamite
Laurel has a Fatal Vulnerability and Loss Vulnerability System.
for lead at a range of 3 APs, and a Loss Vulnerability for FAVORITE KINDS OF MUSIC: Dance Club,
yellow sun radiation at a range of 0 APs. Classic Pop, CaJypso, Rockabilly.
•Alter Ego: "Leala Linder" HOBBIES: Exploration, speeders, music, dancing,
•Motivation: Upholding the Good gardening.

eOFFICIAL
•Wealth: 5 FAYORITE FOODS: Everything.
IDEA OF A DREAM OA TE: Long walks in the
woods and watching the sun set with that one special boy
who's always entranced me.
COMMUNIQUE: AMBITION IN LIFE: Rid the galaxy of all threats to
Khundish Army Advisory, a lasting peace.

March 1 3, 297 1 . IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT

YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: More self-discipline.
IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF
Incident Report, Subject: Failure of Daxam Invasion FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: A Tiger Rose.
My glorious commanders. allow me to humbly and THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON LAUREL
earnestly protest the ruthless and seditious aspersions that GAND: A storybook romance started the day this
have been cast upon myself and my armies after our tragic statuesque beauty joined the Legion. During Laurel's tryout
defeat at Daxam. The enemies of the empire who would she became very sick from lead poisoning, but fellow
spread these lies know nothing of what we faced that applicant Brainiac 5 saved her life and created a permanent
cursed day. antidote for Laurel. They've been wild about each other
It was not, as these traitors falsely accuse, a failure of ever since. And yes, Laurel is a member of that Daxamite
leadership, preparation, or execution that. cost us the fleet at Gand family (directly descended from Valor's older
Daxam, but the intervention of the Demon Mother herself brother) and is, together with Valor, considered the most
through the possession of a Demon Child by the name of powerful of the Legionnaires.
Laurel Gand.
Despite being slaughtered utterly and immediately by
our Special Tactics Unit on Ricklef II, this demon in
detestable female form did rise up from its certain death to
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
reactivate Electro-Tower defenses and alert the remainder
of the Daxamite Defense System. The surprise upon which
From Laurel Gand lmra Ran:z:z, to

our daring attack relied was lost. and the fleet was ravaged.
June 27, 2990.
Monitors of United Planets Communication confirm
that the Child-Demon is being revered on Daxam for her lmra,
diabolic intercession, which is all that saved Daxam from Hi, how are things going? I'm fine. Keeping busy
subjugation at the end of our sabre. beating up Khunds. A woman's work is never done, you
Those who voice doubts as to the Demon Mother's know.
role in this disaster utter the most treacherous of Except. I know I'm not fooling you. The truth is, it's
blasphemies and are surely doomed to an eternity of miserable work. If not for Rood I'm sure I would've
servitude for their insolence toward the Universe's Most reverted to a beast-woman by now. He's a bright spot of
Cruel Mistress. civilization out here in the boonies. You wouldn't believe
how hard it is to find a decent place to eat and sleep.
Sometimes it's nothing but rations to eat and Rood's ring to
keep us warm.
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," Listen to me complain. An invulnerable Daxamite
April 1 2, 2974, page 1 85. broad and her Green Lantern pal, compared to all those
brave men and women of the militia, shivering in their
trenches or cooped up in those god-awful carriers.
Meet the Legionnaires: As you know. the Khunds don't generally take
Laurel Gand prisoners or surrender, and they're not much on retreating.
so most of these despicable battles rage on and on until one
NAME: Laurel Gand.
side or the other is gone. Rond and 1 have the power to put ·.
BIRTHDAY: July 27. 2960.
a stop to that kind of lunacy. but we can't be everywhere at
POWER: Ultra-strength. speed, vision powers.
once. and the Khunds are everywhere.
invulnerability.

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 You should see Rood and that ring in action. Rood Help me, Imra, before I do it again. No! Don't help
says ii's willpower that makes it work, and brother has that me. I'm in heaven. I hope it'll never end.
man got willpower. Rood's brilliant, brave, kind, gentle, passionate; and
Here I am talking Rond, Rond, Rond. You're probably compassionate. But my heart breaks. He's also principled.
wondering about Querl. What a jerk. Oops, I dido 't say Damn! Damn!
that, did I? I didn't mean it, really. He's had it just as hard I can't deny that I love Querl. Rond hears my dreams.
as the rest of us. But his problems were brought on by I say it's over. He nods and smiles. I go crazy.
himself. He's such a stubborn jackass, he wouldn't even Imra, save me! My body betrays me. It longs for him.
talk about it or let anybody help. Believe me I tried. He just I deny it, and it cries. I can't think, I can't act. I'm afraid
shut me out. I loved h.im, dammit. Maybe I still do. But he I'll destroy him.
had too many more important things to tend to. Look what I've written. I'm insane. Jmra, forgive me.
Then the Khunds started moving in and the Legion Love is wonderful. . . .
wasn't doing so well. I knew better than anybody what
invasion by the Khunds meant, and I just couldn't sit back
on Earth with all of our Legion pals and watch dozens and
dozens of worlds get eaten alive by those barbarians.
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: Rond
Nobody else seemed quite ready to follow me, with Vidar, June 27, 2994.
one exception. Good old Rood. Quire a surprise, a pleasant
surprise.
I have a daughter! What an unbelievable feeling it is to
We did, however, make one stop on our way out. Colu
write those words. Everyone talks about the miracle of birth,
was still in deep trouble after the Magic Wars and the
but until now "miracle" was just a word to me. Now I know
Collapse. Querl said he was needed more there, and what
what a miracle really is.
good would he be on the Khundish Front anyway.
Of course, a normal humanoid impregnating a
You know what, lmra? That made me mad. I think it
Daxamite is miracle enough, but a little science and a power
was the most selfish emotion I ever had in my life, but I ring can go a long way.
couldn't help it.
Laurel was a trooper throughout. I don't think I'll ever
Still, I was a good little girl. I said goodbye without
understand Daxamite invulnerability. Laurel says she feels
calling him names or crying, and I left. I haven't seen him
pain, but it really seems different from human sensations. I
since.
know I stopped holding her hand when she almost broke
Gods, this is an awful letter, Imra. I'm really sorry. I
mine.
didn't mean it to tum out this way, but sometimes a person
I think the little one looks like my mother. Laurel wants
needs a shoulder to cry on.
to name her after her late mother in the traditional Daxamite
So, how are things? From what we can gather, the manner, which I've always thought was a nice custom. . . .
ranch has really ta!;en off, feeding the starving mouths of
the United Planets. There are plenty of those, now. You and
Garth have always done the right thing. There aren't
enough people like you out there. . . .
POEM: Haiku, unpublished,
written March 30, 2995.
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Laurel Gand lmra Ardeen to "Laurel"
Gentle fair mother,
Ranzz, Nov. 2 1 , 2991 . Terror of the Khundish lords,
Save us from evil.
Dear Irnra, -Q.D.
Life can be hard.
Life can be wonderful.
Life can be full of surprises.
Why can't life ever be simple?
I'm falling in Jove, Imra. I can't stop it. I can't bear it.
Querl Dox/Brainiac 5

' �1f
I don't understand it. But it's the most wonderful thing in
the universe. I n a galaxy gone mad with hate and Dex: 4 STR: 3 BODY: 4
destruction, it's a brilliant light that draws me toward it. "f lNT: 1 8 WLLL: 15 MtND: 1 2
I'm the moth. He's the flame. l'm out of control. · s. INFL: 5 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 6
I can't Jove two men at once, can I? Isn't that against > · '.:.)
,,. INmATIVE: 27 HERO POINTS: 80
some Jaw of physics or something? \
Querl Dox and Rood Vidar.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 25

•Powers: Recall: 1 5 OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:
•Skills: Detective: I I , Gadgetry: 20, Medicine: 1 4 , Military
Science: 16, Scientist: 20, Vehicles: 4 From Brainiac 5 to Polar Boy,
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High);
Genius; Scholar (temporal physics, robotics, computers);
Feb. 1 5, 2988.
Sharp Eye Mr. Bannin,
•Drawbacks: Minor Psychological Instability; Mistrust; I supposed I should give some sort of formal notice.
Public Identity I hereby resign. My reasons: at this point I have
•Equipment: difficulty identifying reasons r should have joined this
FORCE FIELD BELT [Boov: 5 , Force Field: 20, Force organization in the first place. But when I must squander
Shield: 16, Sealed Systems: 16, R#: 2] Brainiac 5 no precious time answering charges of insubordination from
·
longer uses the Force Field belt. leaders such as you, it is clearly time to move on to more
TIME BUBBLE [STR: 6, Boov: 10, Time Travel: 45, R#: fertile fields of endeavor. Glorith's actions called for
2] The Time Bubble allows Brainiac 5 and his fellow immediate and forceful sanctions, and I do not apologize
Legionnaires to travel in time. for initiating them without your consent.
•Alter Ego: "Brainy" I leave the contents of the multi-lab to the Legion to
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power do with as you will.
•Wealth: 8 Regretfully,
Querl Dox

EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"

Nov. 30, 2973, page 101. EXCERPT: "Earth*Star,"
Feb. 24, 2988, page 1 .
Meet the Legionnaires:
IT'S SPLITSVILLE FOR
Brainiac 5 BEAUTY AND THE BRAIN
NAME: Querl Dox. Brainy to Laurel: Follow Me;
BIRTHDAY: Jan. 23, 2959. Laurel to Brainy: Take a Hike
POWER: 12th-level intelligence. One of the most passionate and tumu.ltuous Legion
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Sept. 5, 2973. love affairs is over. Brainiac 5 has walked out on the
HAIR: Distinctive blond. Legion, and Laurel Gand has refused to follow him back to
EYES: Deep, intelligent green. his native Colu.
HEIGHT: 5'9". Thus ends, in tears and vindictive venom, a romance
HOME PLANET: Colu. that had 1 5 years ago captured the imagination of the
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Bach. galaxy with its sweet, innocent pairing of the unmatched
HOBBIES: Research, experimentation, programming, Coluan intellect and the strikingly beautiful and supremely
design and fabrication of Legion equipment, writing, birds. powerful hero of the Daxamite people.
FAVORITE FOODS: Soy sandwiches, algae bars, Though the Legion has always labored to portray
pro-fungul juices, kono juice. Brainiac 5 and Laurel Gand as noble, self-sacrificing
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Going to a quiet place heroes, friends and acquaintances tell the Earth*Star that
and talking over glasses ofjuice. nothing could have been further from the truth in the last
AMBITION IN LIFE: To fully apply the gifts I've days of their ill-fated relationship.
been given. These concerned friends are saying the strain of recent
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THJNG ABOUT events, particularly the extermination of the Daxamite
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: Feelings of guilt. population, have transformed Laurel into a snarling, hyper­
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE sensitive fury given to hysterical outbursts and Brainiac 5
WOULD YOU BE?: I and all humanoids bear the greatest into a cold, brooding ice man, whose arrogance and
resemblance to the sentient Arborians of Arok-11. insensitivity have hurt and i n furiated many of his
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON teammates.
BRAINIAC 5: This smart cookie earned Colu's esteemed The final crisis that ended the storied Brainy-Laurel
"Brainiac" title when he was only 12. He's so intelligent, relationship was apparently precipitated by Brainiac 5's
he doesn't even need another power to belong to the Insubordination Hearing after he flouted the Legion chain
legendary Legion, though he does make use of a brilliant of command to engineer an attack on Glorith of Baaldur to
Force Field belt to contend with the rough customers with avenge her massacre of Daxam. Though he was cleared of
whom the Legion often comes into contact. the charges, Brainiac quit the Legion in a huff and stormed ·.

back to Colu.

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 According to close friends of the couple, Laurel flew •Powers: Directional Hearing: 7, Extended Hearing: 7,
into a rage when Brainiac 5 confronted her with his Flight: 14, Heat Vision: 10, Invulnerability: 20,
decision, furious that her long-time beau had abandoned the Microscopic Vision: 12, Sealed Systems: 9, Super
Legion without consulting her. It's believed that only Breath: 9, Super Hearing: 7, Superspeed: 12, Systemic
Brainiac 5's vaunted Force Field belt saved him from Antidote: 15, Telescopic Vision: I I , Thermal Vision: I I ,
serious and possibly fatal injury from objects heaved at him X-Ray Vision: I I
by the enraged Laurel. . . . •Advantages: Attractive; Connection: Legion of Super­
Heroes (High); Iron Nerves; Popularity
•Drawbacks: Authority Figure; Exile (from 20th Century);
Married; Minor Irrational Attraction to space
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, exploration; Minor Psychological Instability-Valor's
wriHen Dec. 7, 2994. personality is sometimes in conflict with the weaker
personality of his descendant, Eltro, who shares his
form; Miscellaneous: lead is poisonous to members of
"Self-Portrait"
Lar's race. Brainiac 5 has created a lead poisoning
Life's an easy game.
serum, however, which allows Lar to keep his abilities
Too clever by half, I probe
under all conditions. Without the serum, Lar has a Fatal
The white teeth of death.
Vulnerability and Loss Vulnerability to lead at a range of

eOFFICIAL
-Q.D.
3 APs, and a Loss Vulnerability for yellow sun radiation
at a range of 0 APs.
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
CORRESPONDENCE: •Wealth: 6
5
Brainiac to Coluan Board of
Prefects, Dec. 1 5, 2994. APPLICATION: To Daxam School
Beings,
of Space Exploration from Lar
I suppose I owe you formal notice: I have no intention Gand.
of returning to Colu in any official capacity.
While I thank you for all you've given me, I reclaim
. . . ESSAY: In 150 words or less, please describe your
responsibility and control over my life and intellect. I owe
reasons for wanting to attend the School of Space
you much, but I owe myself more.
Exploration.
I now realize I returned to Colu in confusion. Then I
My name is Lar Gand. I am 1 2 years old. I have
felt obligated to remain during troubled times. I now finally
always wanted to travel into space and explore what is out
leave with a clear head and a sense that I was, in fact,
there. My father did this, and as a result he died on Earth
betrayed.
when that world was in danger and being invaded. I miss
I remained on Co1u believing my intellect was needed,
him very much, and I would like to follow in his footsteps,
but in truth I found only restrictions, regulations, and
to accomplish in his name some of what he was never able
taboos on the use of that intellect. You did not need or want
to accomplish.
my gifts; you wanted the marketing and promotional val.ue
I believe we should all explore space only to make
of my name.
peace and help the aliens that we find. We have no right to
1 therefore reclaim my name and reputation. 1 return to
conquer them or make them try to Jive like we do or make
the Legion of Super-Heroes, where my intellect can be put
profits from them, because I believe we should always treat
to its fullest use and where I can be among friends.
everyone else the same way we would want to be treated
Regretfully,
ourselves, whether or not they're aliens.
Querl Dox
I have studied very hard and gotten good grades
because attending your school has always been a dream of
mine. That's more than 150 words. I'm sorry.

Lar Gand/Valor
EXCERPTED READING: "The
DEx: 14 STR: 23 BODY: 1 6
lNT: 7 WILL: 6 MIND: 6
Legend of Valor," traditional
INFL: 9 AURA: 9 SPIRIT: 8
Cargggite rite, updated
lNmATIVE:42 HERO POINTS: 85 mid-27th Century.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 27

 Today we celebrate the legend of Valor, the selfless THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON VALOR:
hero who saved our ancestors from their Dominion Lar is considered one of the greatest heroes of all time and
enslavers; the wise, forward-thinking architect of the the father of the many Gandian Worlds he seeded in the
network of seminet worlds, who delivered ourforebears to 20th Century. The Legion visited him in that century and
this and many other worlds to help protect Earth and all of made him an honorary member. The Legion also
human civilization from future attacks by the Dominion and discovered him trapped in this cemury in the buffer zone
similar hostile forces; the moral and philosophical leader separating Earth from Bgztl and rescued him. He's been a
who spread civilization and humanity rhroughow the stars loyal full-time member ever since.
and established for the coming millennium the principles
that have guided and defined the rise of humane law in the
galaxy.
Valor was not of Earth, and yet defense of Earth
POEM: Haiku, unpublished,
natives mattered to him. He had the power to destroy the written Jan. 2, 2976.
forces he opposed, bur he refused to play God. He could
have imposed his wisdom on the seeded worlds, but he "Valor"
chose to let us stand on our own feet, choose our own Buffer Zone whispers
course, and author our own wisdom. A thousand years of exile.
And it was through that free choice that we truly Breath. Air. Sight. Joy. Flight!
learned the wisdom of Valor's ways. His principles are our -Q.D.
principles. because he refused roforce them on us. We have
been allowed to find our own way. and it is the way of
Valor. . . .
MEDICAL LOG EXCERPT:
Brainiac 5, Feb. 1 0, 2988.
Elm EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
� Feb. 1 4, 2975, page 7. Subject: Lar Gand.
Patient is in critical condition. Has suffered mystically
induced aging to the equivalent of perhaps 200-250-years­
Meet the Legionnaires: old. All organs and bodily functions are on the brink of
failure.
Valor Recovery would seem unlikely, but patient's
NAME: Lar Gand. Daxamite "invulnerability" system appears to be slowing,
BIRTHDAY: March 27. perhaps reversing damage. Chances hinge on
POWER: Enhanced strength, invulnerability, vision determination, patient's will to live, support of companion
powers, flight. TM.
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Dec. 4, 2973 Personal Notes: I privately gave Lar little chance of
(honorary 20th Century "commuter" member), Jan. 23, survival, given his moody and, frankly, suicidal tendencies
2975 (full-time member). of recent years. But in Lar I now see sparks of the old Valor
HAIR COLOR: Silky, neatly trimmed black. we knew back in the '70s. This caused something deep in
EYES: Noble, caring blue. the recesses of my mind to click-the change in Lar, his
HEIGHT: 6'2". loss of stability, always seemed to date back to his "death"
HOME PLANET: Daxam. or near-death in 2980, and the "resurrection" that cost the
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Aetian Folk, life of descendant Elrro Gand.
Braalian Spiritual, Dolminae Calculata, lmskian Rhymes, My skepticism about such "Life-Transferring"
Jandan Chamber, Llom Minstrel. Zadronic Farmer. technology possibly well-founded? Was Lar really dead?
HOBBIES: Exploring. Did the exchange "revive" him or simply kill Eltro's
FAVORITE FOODS: Too numerous to list. physical form and project his mind over Lar's? Could the
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Sharing in the natural weak, flawed Valor we've known in the '80s really be
wonders of the galaxy. Eltro, unable to cope with the supremely demanding
AMBITION IN LIFE: To help bring peace and ease existence of Valor?
suffering in the farthest reaches of the Universe. 2/12/88: Patient improving dramatically. I was right.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT Valor able to confirm Eltro theory. Shock of Glorith's
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: This century's misguided injuries has displaced Eltro as dominant personality. Both
perception of my importance. minds existing in same body with Valor back in control.
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE Prognosis for full recovery improving.
WOULD YOU BE?: A tree in a forest of unlimited
·.
diversity.

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TRA�SCRIPT: "The Alberto
Caracas Show," INV-67, DEX: 10 STR: 5(22) BODY:5(13)
Feb. 23, 2991. INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 5
INFL: 5 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 4
BRIN LONDO: . . So I think the Legion is doing a
.

pretty good job these days. INITIATIVE: 20(33)HERO POINTS: 75

ALBERTO CARACAS: Well many people would
disagree with you, Mr. Londo, but we'll get to that later.
What I want to ask you right now is what about Valor? What •Powers: Flight: I 5, Heat Vision: 13, Microscopic Vision:
about this supposedly great hero who could flick the Khunds I 5, Power Reserve: 14, Sealed Systems: I I, Skin Armor:
back beyond their borders with his pinky tied behind his 1 2 , Super Breath: 12, Superspeed: 1 3 , Systemic
back, but he's nowhere to be found. So where is this mighty Antidote: 18, Telescopic Vision: 13, X-Ray Vision: 1 3
Valor? Where is he now that the Universe has collapsed and •Skills: Detective: 3, Gadgetry: 3 , Medicine: 3, Scientist: 3,
chaos reigns? Thief: 7, Vehicles: 5
LONDO: Well, it's not like that. I mean, he's doing •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Jo Nah can only use one of
good things. his Powers at a time; Miscellaneous: Power Reserve can
CARACAS: Where? What's he done for the Free only be used to augment STR and Boov; Miscellaneous:
Worlds lately? Jo Nah cannot use his X-Ray Vision on Inertron.
LONDO: I think he's farther out than United Planets •Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
space, like in the unexplored regions. He likes to explore, (High), Underworld (Low)
and he's getting the chance to do it now. •Alter Ego: "Green Dragon"
CARACAS: While the United Planets goes belly up, •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
he's out there playing Bear-Scout Pathfinder? •Wealth: 7
LONDO: You make it sound like it's bad, but I don't
think it really is. For everything he's done for everybody all
these years, why doesn't he deserve the chance to do what
he wants to do, and maybe also be helping somebody out EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
there who's being conquered by the Dark Circle or
something? What's wrong with that?
Aug. 16, 2975, page 43.
CARACAS: It sounds, Mr. Londo, as if you've never
heard of taking care of your own first. Meet the Legionnaires:
LONDO: Well sure, but look at it this way, Mr. Kroc .
Ultra Boy
CARACAS: That's "Caracas," please. . . . NAME: Jo Nah.
LONDO: I ' m sorry, Mr. Caracas. But like I was BIRTHDAY: Feb. 2 1 , 2959.
saying, what if you had a big brother who every time you got POWER: Invulnerability, Ultra-Strength, Penetra-
in any trouble, he'd get you out or had any kind of problem, Vision, Ultra-Speed (powers must be used one at at time).
he'd solve it for you. DATE JOINED THE LEGION: April I , 2974.
CARACAS: All right, so if I was that little brother and HAIR: Free, rebellious brown.
I was in big, big trouble, I'd sure as heck expect that big EYES: Lively, boyish brown.
brother to do something to help me now, not be running off HEIGHT : 6'.
exploring. HOME PLANET: Rimbor.
LONDO: Well maybe one day this older brother FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Slam, Dance Club.
figures out that the reason you're always in trouble is HOBBIES: Racing cruisers and speeders, dancing,
because you never learned to take care of yourself, because antique vehicles.
he was always saving you whenever you did get in trouble. FAVORITE FOODS: Pro-burgers, elva-burgers,
(Applause.) fries, kono juice.
CARACAS: Now wait . . . You can't . . . Oh, very lDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Me and Tinya alone
cute, Mr. Londo, but look at this. Take a look at what I have watching an action holotape.
here, Mr. Londo. This is a little girl. What's your name, AMBITION IN LIFE: To do what I choose to do.
honey? IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE TIDNG ABOUT
SHELA DAR: Shela. YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: More brains.
CARACAS: Shela, thank you, dear. Shela's parents IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
were killed by Khund invaders on Pasnic, a world that Valor WOULD YOU BE?: One that's strong and quiet but
could have been defending instead of running off to explore knows how to take care of itself.
the Universe. Now can you look this poor orphaned girl in THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON ULTRA
the eye and explain to her why her parents had to die? . . . BOY: Jo gained his powers when he was swallowed by an

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 29

 Ultra Energy Beast while rescuing a friend. Miraculously, "Jo"
Jo survived and absorbed enough of the Ultra-Energy to Smile, brave anarchist,
acquire his powers, which he activates by channeling the Defeat them with your laughter,
Ultra-Energy to different parts of his system. Defying darkness.

e
-Q.D.

PERSONAL WRITINGS: Glorith of OFFICIAL RELEASE: From

Baaldur, Sept. 13, 2993. Rimborgov, Science Police Rimbor,
List of Enemies Nov. 14, 2993.
. . . Let's not forget that urchin Jo Nah. In fact, let's
put him number one on the list.
Wanted:
l still can't believe that muscle-headed, hen-pecked
JoNah
lugnut was the one who unraveled all my plans-all my
(aliases: Ultra Boy Green Dragon)
,

dreams. What really burns me is that I had the power all

For restricting the freedom of the citizenry through his
along to see into his future and squash his maneuverings,
illegal procurement and sale of the controlled beverage
but I never even suspected my nemesis could be this over­
Silverale. For violating the liberties of the citizenry by
virile cro-magnon.
engaging in illegal conspiracy. For posing a threat to public
So while l wasted my time studying the futures of
liberty by resisting arrest. For posing a threat to public
Dream Girl, Satum Girl, Brainiac 5, Sweet Valor, and the
liberty by failing to register residence. . . .
few other fonnidable intellects in the Legion, Ultra-Boob

�
sneaks around, deduces my plans, and unravels them.
So Jo Nah was the one who forced me to fight to
bloody mayhem with that old goat Mordru before I was EXCERPT: Personal Medical Log,
ready. Jo Nah was the one who kept my creation-my
Legion-from sacrificing itself to weaken old fossil
Mordru, so that I. in tum, could sweep in and deliciously
Querl Dox, April 14, 2995. �
destroy him once and for all. Jo Nah was the one who Subject: Jo Nah
delayed my inevitable and rightful rise to dominate the Progress Note: Background: Jo Nah recently joined
entire galaxy. re-forming Legion. Battled with Roxxas, hurled back
Ah well. Godhood has its frustrations, and its rewards. through time, returned to 30th Century only after
I've balanced the books against Mr. Jo Nah. I've taken experiencing significant emotional trauma. Found
away from him the one thing he holds most dear in all his hysterically laughing upon return.
life. Now that the dagger of sweet revenge has been so The following are notes from consulting physician P.
lovingly plunged into Mr. JoNah's heart, I intend to twist it Rajan:
and continue twisting it delightfully for as long as he lives. "Thank you for allowing me to examine this most
Yes, godhood has its rewards. interesting client.
"Jo Nah, despite the trauma he must have suffered

\
during his travels through time, shows a very stable
personality. In fact, there is reason to believe his
TRANSCRIPT: Brin Londo press experiences have aided him in confronting and dealing with
conference, May 8, 2991. some suppressed emotion relating to the death of his
fiancee in 2991.
"I s a w no evidence o f delusions, paranoia or
BRIN LONDO: 1 hate to do this but I have to tell you
psychosis. The reported hysterical laughter seems within
that Ultra Boy, Jo Nah, has resigned from the Legion this
the bounds of reasonable reaction to the stress and
morning. He said it's because of Phantom Girl's death. I
emotional tumult the client had experienced.
really don't have anything else for you on that, except that
"I must note that the client expressed significant
we'll really miss Jo, and 1 don't think he's available for
hostility toward the referring physician, Querl Dox.
questioning. l think he':: going back to Rimbor, which is
However, this again seemed within the bounds of nonnal
where he's from.
expressions of annoyance, given client's feelings that
examination was unnecessary. I, in fact, see the
imagination the client displayed as a positive sign he is
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, dealing openly and creatively with his anger."

written July 12, 2993. Personal Note: I have difficulty sharing Dr. Rajan's
appreciation of JN's "creative" comments. Clearly humor
remains a highly subjective matter.

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 Thom Kallor/Star Boy PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
From Thom Kallor Nura Nal, to

e
DEX: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 5
INT: 6 WlLL: 3 MIND: 3
Dec. 1 4, 2989.
INFL: 3 AURA: 2 SPlRIT: 3
Dear Nura,
INITIATIVE: 1 6 HERO PoiNTS: 55
I'm sorry I've been so uncommunicative and have left
so many messages unanswered, but I haven't been able to
quite figure out how to tell you what I have to tell you.
•Powers: Gravity Increase: 14
But maybe I don't have to tell you right out because I
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6, Vehicles: 4
think you know what it is.
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (Low);
I mean, it wasn't Atmos. I can live with that sort of
Scholar (sports)
thing. I always have. It was how naturally the whole Atmos
•Drawbacks: Married
thing happened. It was how you wanted the Atmos thing to
•Motivation: Unwanted Power
happen.
•Wealth: 6
I could take being the "most equal" among many. J
love you too much to have ever let that bother me. But I

llll EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," now realize something you won't even admit to yourself­
that Atmos didn't force you to do anything you didn't want

� Oct. 1 7, 2978, page 5 1 . to do, he just helped break down the restraints that were
holding you back.
Nura, you're bored with me. You're tired of finding
Meet the Legionnaires: me there when you come home. You say it's not true, but it
is. You've always been lousy at masking your feelings. l
Star Boy can tell when you do something out of a sense of duty and
NAME: Thorn Kallor. obligation.
BIRTHDAY: Oct. 22, 2957. I can and have lived with a lot to preserve our
POWER: Can increase the mass of other objects and relationship, but I will not become a duty or an obligation. I
people. love you too much to put you through that.
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: May 30, 2974, This doesn't mean the end of our love. I don't think
readmitted March 3 1 , 2978. I'll ever stop loving you. And I can tell you still love me, in
HAIR: All-business brown. a different way. You are the most beautiful, intelligent,
EYES: Strong, determined brown. caring person I know, and I hope J never lose your
HEIGHT: 5'8". friendship and guidance and affection.
HOME PLANET: Xanthu. It does mean I have to find somebody else to spend the
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Dance Club, rest of my life with, though. Somebody who can feel the
Classic Pop, Agri. kind of devotion to me that I feel to you.
HOBBIES: Batball, gridball, dancing, astronomy, Wish me luck. Unlike you, I'll need it.
fantasy role-playing games. Love forever,
FAVORITE FOODS: Metro-Dogs. Thorn
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Time spent with
Dream Girl doing anything she'd like to do.
AMBITION IN LIFE: Work hard and accomplish a
lot.
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
TRANSCRIPT: "News Update," �
WOULD YOU BE?: An Orandi Sparkle Leaf, because it's
Dream Girl's favorite.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
UPV-4, May 1 , 2995. �
KHFEURB CHEE BEZ: . . . And in sports, the
YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE: Take directions
Naltor Dreamers have done it. They've defeated the Winath
better.
Jaybirds 6-1 today, clinching their first pennant since 2980.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON STAR
The win is vindication for Dreamers majority owner Yvyya
BOY: Muscular, virile Thorn was born with the power to
Val and her husband-manager Thorn Kallor, the former
add mass to objects, but when he traveled through the tail
Legionnaire who was named manager in late '91 with little
of a comet he gained limited super-strength and electrical
batball experience. . . ."
vision. However, these powers proved difficult to control
and with Brainiac 5's help he redirected their energies to
improve his mass-shifting abilities.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 31

 Solu Digby/ OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Shrinking Violet From Shrinking Violet Timber to
Wolf, June 12, 2991.
DEX: 7 STR: 4 BODY: 5
lNT: 7 WILL: 6 MIND: 5 Timber Wolf,
INFL: 3 AURA: 4 SPtRIT: 5 As you are aware, Braal has declared war on Imsk and
INITIATIVE: 1 9 HERO POINTS: 70 launched a completely unprovoked attack on my home
world. Obviously I cannot remain a Legionnaire under
these circumstances. Seeing as how lmsk has never been
•Powers: ShriiUn U g: 15 able to look to the United Planets for justice, I have no
•Skills: Martial Artist: 5, Vehicles: 5, Weaponry: 5 choice but to return to my home and assist in its defense.
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High) Salu Digby
•Drawbacks: Guilt; Physical Restrictions: Salu is missing
her right eye and her right leg. Both are prosthetics with
a Boov equal to her own.
•Alter Ego: "Vi"
CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT:
•Motivation: Seeking Justice
•Wealth: 7
Orders Field Commander Salu
to
Digby, lmskian Army,
July 30, 2991.
rm EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie, II

TOP SECRET
� Jan. 12, 2975, Page 131. Eyes Only
Orders issued from: Office of Staff Command, Kanga
Meet the Legionnaires: Center Base.
You are hereby ordered to report without delay to First
Shrinking Violet Dragon Division, Larga Military Base, First Sabre Arth
NAME: Salu Digby. Rantha, Commanding.
BIRTHDAY: June 3, 2960. You will assume the duties of Chief of Security to the
POWER: Shrinks self. Damper Project. All previous orders are canceled.
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: July 28, 2974. Your shuttle i s scheduled to leave a t 2:00 a.m.
HAIR: Pert black. tomorrow motning.
EYES: Innocent, sensitive light violet.
HEIGHT: 5'2".
HOME PLANET: lmsk.
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Imskian Dance
TRANSCRIPT: News Bulletin, lmsk
Club, Imskian Meadow, Imskian Rhymes. Holovid-1 12, Oct. 8, 2991.
HOBBIES: Reading, watching holos, writing in my
journal.
FAVORITE FOODS: Things that are good for you.
CORRESPONDENT WEAV WAIN: . . .In what
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Being protected by a
appears to be the biggest, most dramatic victory of the
very strong, very cute boy.
Braal-Imsk conflict to date, the Imskian army has routed
AMBITION IN LIFE: To be a good Legionnaire and
Braalian troops stationed on Braal- 13, a small class-green
maybe settle down some day and raise a family or maybe
planet on the rim of the Braalian system.
be a writer.
The High Command of the lmskian Army has just
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
conducted a press briefing at which they've described
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: My shyness.
today's action, which by all accounts appears to have gone
IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF
overwhelmingly in favor of the lmskian military.
FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: A violet because that's
Preliminary estimates say at least 1 ,000 Braalian soldiers
what I'm called.
were killed, injured, or captured, and First Sabre Rantha
T H E LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON
says the numbers could climb dramatically. lmskian losses
SHRINKING VIOLET: Salu, like all Irnskians, can
are estimated to have been kept below 100, with conflllTled
shrink to sub-atomic size. She joined during the group's
casualties right now at 38.
second year and has found Legion life to be exciting and
Rantha told reporters that a weapon known as the ·.
fulfilling.
Damper was responsible for most of the Braalian

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casualties. As he described it, the Damper is a transmitting Oct. 21, 2991
device that's capable of disrupting the unique magnetic I submitted my official protest this morning. General
fields of Braalians, robbing them of their magnetic abilities, Jedediah was here so fast, l think the carpet was
and in cases of extreme exposure, sometimes injuring or smoldering. If I don't recant, I'll be tossed into the
killing them. stockade. Fine with me. gentlemen. I always wanted to be a
This was the first field use of the weapon, about which martyr. . . .
we'd only heard speculation earlier. Saying it has
performed flawlessly in its first significant test, Rantha
dubbed it "The Imskian Life-Saver."
He called for a speedy Braalian surrender to prevent
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
further use of what appears to be a most effective weapon. From Salu Digby Ayla Ranz:z:, to
Rantha also told us he believes the tide has now turned in
the nearly 5-month-old conflict with today's use of the
Sept. 27, 2994.
advanced Damper weapon. . . .
Dear Ayla,
Your letter was the bright spot in another dreary day.
Especially the bolo. I laughed for an hour after seeing it.
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: Salu What an imp that Graym is! Man. do I long to join you on
Digby, Oct. 1 8, 299 1 . Winath, to feel fresh air and warm sun on my face!
Thanks for getting the others to write. I got letters
from Gim, Chuck & Lu, Cham, Tenzil (Sent me the Key to
Didn't sleep well again last night. My face throbbed Bismoll. It was huge, must've weighed 10 pounds. He said
unbearably. Nurse tried to force me to take something for 1 might be able to unlock my cell door with it.), and poor
it. but I turned him down. He said the pain would wear me Brek. 1 was really touched that he wrote. He's in worse
down and keep me from getting better. I told him I wanted straits than I am. At least I really broke the law.
to remember. He just shrugged. Wow! Imra pregnant again! What great news! After
Every time my face hurts. I think of you, Rokk. I what they've been through, they deserve all the happiness
remember your pain and how you continued to do your they can get. I hope she's feeling better, though. You'd
duty in the face of it. God, to have such bravery! think medical technology could come up with a cure for
I guess you were always a model of what I've wanted morning sickness. Not that lmra would use it.
to be, even back to my earliest days in the Legion. Maybe Speaking of medical technology. the med-techs here
now it's time for me to finally live up to that model. ii..nl!fu found an implant that would track properly. And it
was the right color! That brown eye staring back at me in
Oct. 19, 2991 the mirror gave me the willies. Dopes. Took 'em three tries
Sometimes intense pain helps you to see things a little to get it right.
differently. When this war started, I relished our inevitable Now Command is on me again to get the scar fixed. I
victory. Took a little twisted pleasure in the fact that Imsk think that ticks them off more than my refusal to recant my
would write the history of what was about to happen. official protest. At least they can ignore paper, but every
Now I realize. Venado Bay is going to be some time they see me they have to think about what they did.
glorious victory. lmsk will celebrate. We'll get the hunger Maybe they'll just feel one little fraction of the torment I
to do it again. Some other poor woman will go into some feel, and that would be worth it.
other war relishing a bloody Imskian victory the way this Okay, okay, I know you don't think I should be so
stupid moron did. hard on myself. I appreciate what you've been trying to tell
Maybe I could live with all this if I felt better. But I me, Ayla, but I ' m sorry, it doesn't wash. Orders or no
don't want to feel better. I want this to make me sick. I orders, we all have to Jive by our principles. Sometimes we
want there to be a scar I'IJ never forget. forget that, and nothing too bad happens. Sometimes we
forget it, and a horrible thing happens. This is one of those
Oct. 20, 2991 times.
First Sabre Rantha and Supreme Counselor Midic But listen, I'm not going to let it ruin my life. Maybe
were here this morning. Tried to give me a medal. They I'll use it to fix my life.
said I was instrumental in a great victory. I told them to go So look, girl, I promise if I ever get my butt out of
to hell. I told them that I was instrumental in a horrendous here, 1 � take Garth up on his offer. In fact, wild dragons
slaughter. couldn't keep me away from Winath.
Then I did something pretty stupid. They told me to Guess that's it for today. More tomorrow.
quiet down and I said I was never going to shut up about Love,
this. People were going to know what we did to those Vi.
soldiers.
I never saw a medal disappear so fast.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 33

 t
i
exploded and he was placed in the Weisinger Chambers by
MEDICAL LOG ENTRY: Brainiac 5,
14
the Dominators.
Feb. 1 3, 2995.
Patient: Salu Digby.
S D seems to be accepting the implantation of the
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
prosthetic leg, if only because it will allow her to return to
Dec. 20, 2974, Page 25.
action that much sooner. Have successfully incorporated
Imskian technology, allowing SD's aura to extend to Meet the Legionnaires:
prosthesis. Molecular compression is routine and painless.
Have cautioned SD to rest, as rejection remains a Sun Boy
possibility, however remote. Compliance unlikely. She NAME: Dirk Morgna.
exhibits stubbornness previously observed in numerous BIRTHDAY: Feb. 24, 2958.
human females. Will speak to AR about slowing SD down. POWER: Radiate heat and light.
If anyone can convince . . . DATE JOINED THE LEGION: July 28, 2974.
Have assured S D her itching at juncture of living HAIR: Sun-bright blond.
tissue and prosthesis considered normal. She seems EYES: Hypnotic blue.
unconvinced. HEIGHT: 6'.
Subnote 1: Muttered complaints about seeing double HOME PLANET: Earth.
led to examination of ocular implant. Seems lmskian med FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Slam, Dance Club.
technology is surprisingly subpar. Several adjustments HOBBIES: Fantasy role-playing games, collecting
made. Actually got SD to smile. sculpture, dancing, girl-watching, dating.
Subnote 2: Probe technology??? Must research FAVORITE FOODS: Yenturan Spice Cuisine.
prospects for accelerated biological replacement of lost leg. IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Driving my date to the
most expensive restaurant in town for a wonderful gourmet
dinner. Then on to a dance club where we dance until dawn
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, before taking a beautiful walk along the beach and watching
the sun come up.
wriHen Feb. 1 4, 2995. AMBITION IN LIFE: To be respected around the
galaxy.
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
Small warrior, scarred WOULD YOU BE?: The one with the most shade so all the
By memories too great to bear, girls would sit under me.
Holds Jove like a torch. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
-Q.D. YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: Make it so I could do more
and contribute more.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON SUN BOY:
Dreamy Dirk, one of the most eligible bachelors in
Metropolis, is loved by almost everyone-but not by one of
Dirk Morgna/Sun Boy his fellow workers at the nuclear research plant owned by
Dirk's father. That worker, who'd recently been fired, locked

e
DEx: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 5 Dirk in one of the reactors. But instead of killing Dirk, the
INT: 7 WILL: 6 MIND: 4 reactor's radiations gave him his fantastic Sun Boy powers.

lNFL: 3 A URA: 3 SPIRIT: 3

INITIATIVE: 15 HERO POINTS: 70
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:
•Powers: Energy Absorption: 10, Flame Immunity: 10,
From Legion UnoHicial Temporary �
Flame Project: 12, Flash: I0 Leader Polar Boy to Earthgov �
•Skills: Charisma: 7, Vehicles (space): 4 Oversight CommiHee, �
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
(High), Earthgov (Low)
Sept. 1 5, 299 1 .
•Drawbacks: Strange Appearance*, Minor Irrational Fear
of Darkness, Serious Psychological Instability*
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power In Regards To: The Resignation of Sun Boy.
•Wealth: 8 When Timber Wolf, who was having difficulties as we ·.

*Sun Boy earned these Drawbacks after the powersphere all know, was having trouble maintaining the strain of

34 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 leadership, he requested that Sun Boy, serving informally
as deputy leader, unofficially take command. Because of
TRANSCRIPT: Programming
·.
your Reincorporation and Reorganization Requirements, Interruption, all EGV channels,
our lawyers said any official change in leadership would
have been virtually impossible, so we kept Timber Wolf as
Sept. 1 4, 2992.
official leader and instituted Sun Boy as temporary
DlRK MORGNA: Good evening around the globe
unofficial leader based on constitutional clause 6.5. everyone, I'm Dirk Morgna, better known to some of you
Through Sun Boy's unofficial leadership and wise as Sun Boy from my Legion days.
command decisions. the Black Dawn disaster was averted
You know, like everybody else, I've always wanted to
and the number of deaths was kept to a minimum.
do the most I could to help out, especially in troubled times
Unfortunately, Sun Boy has now chosen to resign from the like these. That used to entail putting on that yellow-and­
Legion and, again using clause 6.5, I have taken over
red uniform and fighting for just causes as a Legionnaire.
unofficial temporary leadership of the Legion. But times have changed. The problems of this world
Your committee has asked me to state the reasons for can no longer be solved by bright costumes and colorful
Sun Boy's resignation. Well, don't say you didn't ask for it.
names. To me, it seems like it's time to team up with our
I believe that sad feelings over the decisions that he had to
government and do something about the mess we find
make, the fate of Wildfire, Timber Wolf, and Reflecto, plus
ourselves in.
Earthgov's continuing harassment are directly responsible
That's what I'm here for. Starting tonight, I'm your
for Sun Boy's resignation. He acted like a hero in a contact in Earthgov. When there's something going on that
difficult situation and the only thanks he gets is people you don't like, and I know there's a lot going on that you
blaming him. Without him you would be ashes now. don't like, I want to hear about it. We can't always give
A fine man has been driven from a position he was you everything you ask for, but we can sure as hell try.
well-qualified for, and I hold Earthgov completely See, I've met the people in this government, and I've
responsible.
discovered that they really care. They want you to be able
Unofficial Temporary Leader, to feed your family, put a roof over your heads, and not
Polar Boy have to worry about terrorists making our cities unsafe or
Khunds overrunning the planet.
They want to keep Earth the most advanced, most
EXCERPTS: Earthgov Employee prosperous, safest planet in the galaxy, and with your help,
we can do it.
Contract, Dirk Morgna, signed Give me a call or drop me a bolo. The number is
Sept. 9, 2992. 2909-6-19-286. That's 2909-6- 19-286. Let's hear what you
think.

. . . for the annual salary of 2.15 million credits.

Other considerations are to include a luxury suite in the
Bayonne Arms, paid in full by employer; a Weisinger Plaza INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Motor Pool Aphrodite-6 Personal Speeder, free of charge;
Gold-Shield status in all Earthgov exchanges, commissaries
From Earthgov Liaison Dirk
and service outlets, free of charge; and complete medical, Morgna the OHice of the
to
dental, and psychiatric care, free of charge.
. . . Employee will serve as spokesman, public-relations
President of Earth, Feb. 1 0, 2994.
liaison and information manager for Eartbgov, performing
his duties in the specific manner dictated by his superiors. Madame President,
Failure to do so will be considered a breach and grounds for I think you should know that I've been looking into

termination. this Don and Dawn Allen matter and have discovered to
. . . Employee is hereby restricted from making any my horror that there is only the flimsiest of circumstantial
public statement without authorization of his superiors. evidence to link them with the Quebec Powersphere

. . . Any public incident involving employee that disaster.

reflects negatively on this government or the morals or Furthermore, throughout this little investigation I have

integrity for which it stands will be considered a breach and found SPE and Earthgov officials to be arrogant, hostile,

grounds for termination. and contemptuous of any pretense ofjustice or due process.

Any disservice, disrespect or hostility by employee This i s just one of dozens of examples I have

aimed at our Dominion allies and their duly appointed personally witnessed of Earthgov, SPE, and Dominion

representatives will be considered a breach and grounds for officials abusing their powers shamefully and oppressing

termination. the people we're supposed to be serving.

Any action by employee that grants comfort, aid or Since I know you share my commitment to true justice

support to opponents of this government will be considered a and the legitimate best interests of this planet and her
breach and grounds for termination. . . . people, I know you'll want to give these matters your

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 35

 immediate and complete attention. I have personally Treatment: Suspended in Olyn chamber, receiving
assured the Allen twins that they will be freed and relieved massive doses of synmorph for palliative pain relief.
of this absurd harassment and confinement, unless Humane Termination ordered by Science Police Earth
compelling new evidence against them surfaces. Executive Officer Circe.
I look forward to working closely with you in righting Classified note: Executive Officer's request
these intolerable wrongs. overridden by Earthgov Embassy Senior Attache.
Dirk Morgna Executive Officer has witnessed incineration of substitute
body and shall not be informed of override. Subject
Morgna to be transferred to Weisinger Complex Chambers
INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE: for genetic testing.
From Arlington Morse, Special
Assistant to the President of
Earth, to Earthgov Liaison Dirk Chuck Taine/Bouncing Boy
Morgna, Feb. 1 2, 2994.

e
DEX: 8 STR.: 3 BODY: 5
INT: 6 WILL: 5 MIND: 3
Mr. Morgna,
INFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 3
How inspiring it is to hear you've appointed yourself
INmATJVE: 1 7 HERO POINTS: 60
defender of this government's morals and ethics. How
noble of you to risk your career, benefits, and freedom to
offer aid and comfort to a pack of worthless pro-Khund
terrorists. •Powers: Jumping: 7, Shape Change: 2
You have signed a contract to serve this government •Skills: Acrobatics: 10, Charisma (Persuasion): 5, Military
through the difficult challenges ahead. If the duties and Science: 6, Vehicles: 5
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Shape Change only allows
privileges this contract has brought you are not satisfactory,
feel free to terminate it. We will be happy to transfer your Chuck to inflate himself into a ball shape. When in this
residence to a dingy, reeking cell in the Ossining Work form, Chuck's BoDY is 1 1 : Miscellaneous: Acrobatics is
Farm if that is your desire.
usuable only with Jumping Power.
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
Morse
(High), United Planets Militia (High)
•Drawbacks: Married
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
EXCERPT: Dominion Weisinger
0
•Wealth: 6
Chambers, Experimental Subiect
records, April 1 6, 2995. EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
Subject: Dirk Morgna
March 23, 2975, page 1 0 1 .
History: 37-year-old male, human. Paragene positive.
Genetic mutation initiated by exposure to nuclear radiation
at age 1 5 resulting in ability to generate intense light and
heat. Joined Legion of Super-Heroes as Sun Boy.
Meet the Legionnaires:
In excellent physical health prior to accident. History Bouncing Boy
of isolated psychotic episodes, including one at the time of NAME: Chuck Taine.
these latest injuries. BIRTHDAY: Apri1 5, 2959.
Initial diagnosis: Second- and third-degree burns POWER: Can inflate body and bounce like a ball.
over 100% of body caused by exposure to Null Radiation DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Aug. 30, 2974.
from powersphere detonation. HAIR: Practical, unimposing black.
Research note: Null Radiation was initially deemed EYES: Playful, fun-loving blue.
harmless, but evidence is mounting that it is a primary HEIGHT: 5'8".
trigger of paragene mutations. Information has been passed HOME PLANET: Earth.
on to Techs involved in paragene research. FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Rhythmic Jazz,
Condition: Grave, possibly terminal. Subject's Dance Club, Brass Marches, Holovid Soundtracks, and
condition continues to deteriorate due to increased activity Theme Songs.
of paragene properties as a direct result of NR exposure. In HOBBIES: Eating, cooking, billiards, holo-vids, ·.

essence, subject is living nuclear reactor. comedy clubs, robot gladiators.

36 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 FAVORITE FOODS: Everything, but especially hot
fudge sundaes.
Tenzil Kem/
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: Going to dinner (and Matter-Eater Lad
dessert) with someone who has a great sense of humor.
AMBITION IN LIFE: To make everybody laugh.
DEX: 5 STR: 4 Boov: 5
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE
WOULD YOU BE?: A Grykk Giggling Larch, the lNT: 6 WILL: 5 MIND: 5
funniest tree in the galaxy. INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT INITIATIVE: 15 HERO POINTS: 60
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: To put a little meat on this
slender frame.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON •Powers: Acid: 20, Systemic Antidote: 20
BOUNCING BOY: It isn't easy to make the Legion if all •Skills: Artist (Actor): 2. Charisma (Persuasion): 6
you can do is bounce, and this plucky, fun-loving •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Tenzil's Acid represents his
Legionnaire wasn't admitted right away. But he was digestive juices. He must therefore eat the object in
eventually able to prove the usefulness of his skill at question to use his Power; Miscellaneous: Tenzil's Acid
bouncing and figuring angles and, since joining, has also Power does not work on magnozite; Miscellaneous:
turned out to be a real boost to Legion morale through his Systemic Antidote applies only to those toxins that are
indomitable wit and humor. imbibed.
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
(High), United Planets Governments (Low}, Anti­
Earthgov Resistance (High); Gift of Gab; Omni­
TRANSCRIPT: Welcoming Speech
\
Connection; Scholar (Law)
to Incoming Cadets, United •Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
Planets Militia Academy, •Wealth: 7

Delivered by Chuck Taine,

Oct. 8, 2994. EXCERPT: ''The Legion Groupie,"
Good morning everyone and welcome to the United
April 1 , 2975, page 94.
Planets Militia Academy. My name is Chuck Taine. The
lovely woman by my side is my wife Luornu Durgo Taine, Meet the Legionnaires:
and we're Instructors General of the Academy. It'll be our
Matter-Eater Lad
job to make sure you're ready to serve in the armies of the
NAME: Tenzil Kern.
United Planets Militia.
BIRTHDAY: Feb. 8, 2958.
. . . Some people wonder why a couple of ex­
POWER: Ability to eat matter in all forms.
Legionnaires would get involved in an undertaking like
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Dec. 24, 2974.
this. Sometimes we ask ourselves the same question, but
HAIR: Wavy black.
the answer is that being a Legionnaire is not an end in and
of itself. Nothing in life is. You don't accomplish one thing
EYES: Lively, impish deep aqua.
HEIGHT: 5'9".
and then sit in your easy chair and write your memoirs.
HOME PLANET: Bismoll.
I t ' s all part of the journey. Another learning
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Commercial
experience. Our years in the Legion would be wasted if we
jingles, holo-vid theme songs, any orchestral arrangement
didn't somehow move on and use our experiences there in
accompanied by cannon fire.
whatever we did next and for the rest of our lives. Right
HOBBIES: Personal financial advisement, brain
now there's no more important way to use that experience
surgery, applying designer condiments to Legionnaire
than to help drive the Khund conquerors back out of United
undergarments.
Planets space.
We're proud of what we accomplished in our days
FAVORITE FOODS: Casual sportswear, high­
performance hovercraft, Savignano's Molybdenite
with the Legion, but we think we can accomplish just as
Concertos.
much here. We think you can too.
Good luck.
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: A quiet dinner, a sub­
titled film, a vat of whipped cream, and the Bismoll
Bicuspids Cheerleaders.
AMBITION IN LIFE: To join in harmony with the
poor, the destitute, and the downtrodden, and perform
together playing the galaxy's largest set of bagpipes.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 37

 IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT one look at his voting record will show you what I mean. In
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: My socks, at least once a the past year, he bas voted along party lines only 62% of
week. the time. He has voted pro-Bismoll in commerce and trade
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE matters a mere 17% of the time. He has never voted in
WOULD YOU BE?: A Toonari Satinflax, whose seed favor of our Traditional Values Program or in our Security­
fibers would be woven into the material for Phantom Girl's Bismoll Package.
tights. His voting tendencies and rhetoric are creating the
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON MATTER­ danger our party will be perceived as fringe­
EATER LAD: There's never a dull moment with zany environmentalist, and he has on numerous occasions
Tenzil around. This madcap Legionnaire hails from the openly praised the opposition's legislation.
unusual planet o f Bismoll, a Gandian world where Remember "Congressional-Spouse Mud Wrestling"?
poisonous microbes and the human paragene have given That was his idea!
the people there the ability to eat matter in all forms. Tenzil Now I know his Z-Scores are the highest in history. I
is also the host of "Legionnaire Bowling," and has signed know he's made "Legislative Horizons" the only pubHc­

etheOFFICIAL
to star in his first holo-movie, "Bismoll, Babes, & Bikinis." affairs show to outrate "Cosmetic Surgery Live." And I
realize he's generated more successfully enacted legislation
than any other two Senators combined. But let's not
become so focused on the social good he's supposedly
DOCUMENT: Warrant for accomplishing that we forget the very real damage he's
retrieval of Tenzil Kem the to done to this party. When you review the matter in this light,

planet Bismoll, Sept. 1 6, 298 1 . I'm confident you'll agree that something has to be done.
Warmest personal regards,
Fungul
Bismollgov
a government anymore!
It's not just
OFFICIAL WARRANT
Mr. Tenzil Kern,
POEM: Haiku, published: "Political
Congratulations! You have been randomly selected to
run for a seat in the Bismollian Parliament. You are
Satire" (Kathoon), Nov. 30, 2991 .
instructed to return immediately to Bismoll and launch a
"Tenzil"
good-faith campaign toward election on Nov. 2. To assist
Immortal foodstuff ­
you in your immediate compliance, you will be
Trust me. I'm a Senator.
accompanied by two heavily armed officers of the Federal
Laughing at danger.
Court. Again, congratulations and good luck!
-Q.D.

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INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE: TRANSCRIPT: Bismollian Senate
From Fungul Loy, Vice Chairman, Proceedings, Dec. 29, 2994,
Igneous Bismollian Party, to 9:47-9:49 a.m.
Browder Yod, Chairwoman,
Igneous Bismollian Party, SENATOR YOD: The chair recognizes the ex­
Senator from Quartzboro.
Oct. 8, 2985. TENZIL KEM: Thank you, Madame Chairwoman.
What a great crowd, huh? Hey, are you folks having a good
Madame Chairwoman, time this evening? Having fun?
Something's got to be done about this Kern character. (Inaudible response from assembly.)
You told me to look the other way when he launched a Nyeh. What a crowd. Party night in the Parliament.
beachwear collection during the holo debates. I agreed not Okay . . .
to sue over that damn Planetary Chance Machine (after all, Well of course you're a little glum today. This is a sad
what's a few stitches when we got a 30 rating). And hey, it occasion. That's right. I've come to say goodbye. As you
all seemed like innocent fun when The Asteroid ran those all know, I've been given the old heave-ho, the boot, the
pictures of him with the Cargggite exotic dancer. I can even last wake-up call, the midnight knock on the door. It seems
overlook the fact that my own wife is his chief aide, and I the worthy opposition party has decided to pounce upon a
have no doubt they're tending to more than official mere technicaHty to remove me from office. It seems that
-.
business in those all-night office sessions. just because I was dead for a short while, they decided I
But this reckless bozo has simply gone too far, and was unqualified to serve the people.

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 Never mind that I'm fully and completely recovered; I tend to think Tenzil will do nothing for morale that
never mind my unblemished record of remaining Kono isn't already doing more skillfully and destructively,
consistently alive for more than 13 years of consecutive and Kono is better-looking.
service; never mind that several of my esteemed colleagues But Tenzil's got contacts that won't quit, and some of
haven't mustered a detectable pulse rate in decades. Rules the most unexpected power-brokers in the galaxy owe him
are rules, it seems. If you die, even if it's just for a mere favors, so one way or the other, we ought to come out
week or two, you· re out on your wazzo. ahead with him in our ranks.
. . . Now it's been suggested by several of my
I owe my government, this body
esteemed colleagues that
and my party an apology for my actions and words over the
Jan Arrah/Eiement Lad
years. Madame Chairwoman, if I have ever done anything

e
to impugn the integrity of any of these fme institutions, I DEX: 6 STR: 3 BODY: 5
can assure you that nothing could have been further from lNT: 9 WILL: 6 MIND: 5
my mind. INFL: 4 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 5
Let me also state, Madame Chairwoman, that if I ever INITIATIVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 70
created even the slightest impression that our party is a
collection of opportunistic, evasive, mealy-mouthed
politicians, I most sincerely apologize. •Powers: Transmutation: 1 5
Further, any suggestion that you or your esteemed vice •SkiUs: Science: 6 , Weaponry: 6
chairman are by any stretch of the imagination any sort of •Limitations: Miscellaneous: When using his Power. Jan
manipulative, cigar-chomping, backdoor-dealing, power­ must think through the elemental change taking place.
mongering conspirators is completely and utterly without Particularly complex changes take a long time to think
basis. through. Refer to the guidelines on pp. 52-53 of the
It was also never my intention to suggest these Character Handbook. Difficult or Strenuous
chambers are full of pudgy, Silverale-swilling, vainglorious transformations take roughly 15 seconds (3 combat
repugnant endomorphs with no grasp of the public interest phases or 2 APs), Extreme or Pushing the Limit
and even less of an inclination to do anything about it. transformations take a full minute ( 15 combat phases or
I further apologize i f I ever gave anyone the 4 APs), and Herculean or Beyond the Limit
impression the leadership of the esteemed opposition party transformations take between five and eight minutes (7
is in any way a herd of back-stabbing, mud-slinging sows, APs).
suffering from an overabundance of bodily orifices and •Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
wallowing in the slop of their own contemptible lies. Or in (Low), Legion of Super-Heroes (High), Science Police
any way a pack of vicious, snarling, maggot-infested (Low); Scholar (Chemistry)
jackals who dine on human flesh and suck the marrow of •Drawbacks: Uncertainty
the bones of the people they were elected to serve. Nothing •Equipment:
could have been further from my mind. Staff [Boov: 6]
YOD: Uh, Mr. Senator . . . •Motivation: Upholding the Good
KEM: Hey, don't stop me now, Madame •Wealth: 6
Chairwoman, I haven't even gotten to the Judiciary or the
Executive Branch . . .
YOD: I think you've apologized quite enough.
SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT: Jan Arrah,
*
KEM: Look, I have not begun to apologize . . .
composition, 2nd Level,
Jan. 7, 2970.
LEGION-CO-LEADER JOURNAL
ENTRY: Reep Daggle, I WILL by Jan Arrah
I WILL try to make my parents proud of me.
Jan. 6, 2995. I WILL learn to never use my abilityes to hurt anyone
or to help myself, but to only help all of Trom
Subject: Tenzil Kern, Personnel Evaluation. I WILL never be mean to other boys and grils and
Power value is negligible, current combat skills make them use their abilityes to hurt people.
negligible (though skills were well-maintained and I WILL learn all about the man and the woman that
underrated during Tenzil 's original tour of duty). are inside everybody that when we truely know them it lets
Rokk suggests charisma, force of character, morale­ us not hurt anybody ever.
enhancement abilities, and thoroughly disguised but I WILL learn the universul pease and never hurt
unmistakable work ethic will make Tenzil a valuable anybody.
addition. The end.
By Jan Arrah.

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EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: �
Feb. 14, 2976, page 52. Jan Arrah Shvaughn Erin,
to
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Aug. 28, 299 1 .
Meet the Legionnaires: L-------� 1
Dear Shvaughn,
Element Lad
First of all, I don't blame you for the way you reacted,
NAME: Jan Arrah. and I don't care if we made a scene. I understand why you
BIRTHDAY: Aug. 20, 2962. haven't returned my calls. I understand the pain you're
POWER: Transmutation of elements. going through because this hurts me just as much as it hurts
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: March 5, 2975. you. But I think I owe you a full explanation for my
HAIR: Light, wavy blond. decision. You may not want to hear it now, but someday
EYES: Wide, innocent hazel. you will, and this is it.
HEIGHT: 5'8". Shvaughn, I have to go back to Trom. As ['ve tried to
HOME PLANET: Trom. tell you many times, my life is a spiritual journey, and I
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Club, Dance, simply can't continue that journey on what has become of
Trommite Traditional, and Ritualistic.
this world. Not after what Earthgov has been doing to the
HOBBIES: Meditation, reading, drawing, painting, Legion, how the people of Earth have failed to speak up for
indexing.
us, especially after the events of Black Dawn.
FAVORITE FOODS: Salads, vegetables. You know what it means to be a Trommite, Shvaughn.
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: A quiet evening in To live forever with the ability to kill with a casual thought,
front of a warm fire with someone who really understands.
to pollute yourself with instant riches, to cause massive
AMBITION IN LIFE: To achieve true, eter!lal destruction in a single moment of weakness.
serenity. If I'm to live with this burden (and the universe knows
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT I carry a few others), I cannot abandon my spiritual
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: My tendency to give in to journey. I've recently come to realize I'm still just at the
temptation and anger.
beginning of this journey, and that many, many steps lie in
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE front of me-steps l can only take in the valleys of Trom,
WOULD YOU BE?: A Vasmeeric Willow. It bends in the where my people found the truths of universal peace.
wind but seldom breaks.
I know you want to take those steps with me, and I
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON ELEMENT believe some day you'll be able to do so. But right now I
LAD: Jan came to the Legion under the most tragic need all my strength and focus to get myself through these
circumstances imaginable. His entire race, except Jan, was
difficult days. I must be the student, I cannot be the teacher.
murdered by Roxxas the Butcher and his gang of pirates.
Someday I hope you can understand. You need to find
The cutthroats learned that everyone on Jan's planet could
your own answers, your own path. We love each other
rearrange the molecular structures of the elements, so
deeply, but we are very different people. Jf we are meant to
Roxxas and his men attempted to force them to create great
spend our lives together, then our unity of spirit will
riches. When the people refused, the pirates killed them.
survive this and much tougher tests.
Jan escaped and joined the Legion. Together they brought
If you cannot find your own path; if you cannot wait
Roxxas to justice. Today, quiet, sensitive Jan serves as one
while I find mine; if you cannot find it in yourself to accept
of the most respected and powerful Legionnaires.
me for who and what I am, and what it forces me to do;
then perhaps the fates didn't have us in mind for each
other. Perhaps we were only meant to be good friends.
POEM: Haiku, published in be.
And I hope, at the very least, that's what we'll always

"Mysticism," Naltor, With deep love,

April 1 2, 2993. Jan

"Jan"
Crystals left behind, PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: c:::A
Frost-tipped, they wait for daybreak.
You alone seek peace.
Jan Arrah, Dec. 24, 2994 •
-Q.D.
. . . Well, here I am back with the Legion, or rather !!
Legion.
·,
It's a place I honestly never thought I would be again.
But if l learned anything in those long years of isolation,

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 it's that the journey to Universal Peace doesn't happen in a FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Winathian
physical place. it happens inside you. Maybe l needed the Spiritual, Halcyon, Rhythmic Jazz, Classic Pop.
solitude to get where I am, and maybe I didn't, but the time HOBBIES: Swimming, dancing, sunbathing, animals,
has come to stop viewing the difficulties of the universe as agriculture.
a threat to my journey, and rather as the � for my FAVORITE FOODS: Goldenmelon, rose-honey tea,
journey and the means of my enlightenment. desserts.
If I'm not ready ro use what I've learned to help the IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: A beautiful sun-shiny
galaxy in this time of severe need, then my journey has day out in the fields with that special someone.
truly been without point. AMBITION IN LIFE: To bring my family together
Maybe thi� time I am ready to serve with the Legion in peace and happiness.
and not let it bother me that nobody else really IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
understands-not let the casual insensitivities, the moral YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: To be more open about
sloppiness. the unthinking hostilities, undermine my peace my inner feelings.
of mind. IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF
They shouldn't be like me. Thank the universe they FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: A Rose Honey blossom,
aren't. How appropriate and beautiful it is that the universe because they're my favorite.
is full of beings who need not carry the burdens I must THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON LIGHT
carry . . . LASS: Ayla was originally Lightning Lass. She gained her
powers when she and her two brothers crash-landed on
Korba! and were attacked by lightning beasts. However,

Ayla Ranzz/Lightning Lass/ when Lightning Lad was revived, Dream Girl changed
Ayla's powers and she became Light Lass, since two
Light Lass Legionnaires are not supposed to have the same power.

DEX: 6 STR: 3 BODY: 5

INT: 6 WILL: 6 MIND: 5 PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
INFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4 Ayla Ranzz Salu Digby,
to
INITIATIVE: 1 6 HERO PO£NTS: 60 Sept. 1 4, 299 1 .
•Powers: Lightning: 14 Dear Vi,
•Skills: Acrobatics: 6, Charisma (Persuasion): 6, Martial Life here on Winath is wonderful.
Artist: 5, Vehicles: 5 Yeah, surprise! I'm on Winath. I'm still a little
•Advantages: Attractive: Connection: Legion of Super- surprised about it myself. It was one of those sudden
Heroes (High); Rich Family decisions. Garth and Imra seemed so happy and content
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power here and the boys were growing up so fast and I was
•Wealth: 5 missing it all. So I packed my bags and left Earth.
• Note: During her Light Lass phase, Ayla lost her Dirk wasn't very happy about it. But I don't know,
Lightning Power and had the Gravity Decrease Power things just weren't the same in the Legion. Black Dawn
rated at 14 APs. ripped out a lot of heartS. Mine too, I suppose. And why
waste your time somewhere where you can't even get
anything done anymore? Talk about brick walls! You
know we even considered sending everyone out on
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," missions with assisting attorneys!

llliiiii�
July 1 5, 2976, page 1 1 7. I guess I just decided I could do more gQQ.Q helping
out on the plantation. At least here every bit of work we
do feeds somebody out there who might otherwise be
Meet the Legionnaires: starving. The feeling of accomplishment is wonderful.
Garth wants me to help in administration. Yeah,
Light Lass
right. Me, cooped up inside, pushing papers, letting my
NAME: Ayla Ranzz.
buns go white. Winath is too beautiful to waste like that.
BIRTHDAY: Nov. 10, 2959.
Mekt is still doing great, thanks for asking. I mean,
POWER: To make objects light.
it's like a dream come true! This is the family 1 always
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: March 12, 2975.
imagined we could be. Garth and Mekt, both happy.
HAIR: Sunburst red.
loving, and content. Something I thought I'd never see,
EYES: Dancing, laughing blue.
especially after that damn Korba! thing and what it did to
HEIGHT: 6'.
them.
HOME PLANET: Winath.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 41

 God, I hope I haven't become too syrupy sweet for discretion. Non-intentional attempts (those made at the
you to stand. You're probably thinking ol' Ayla's really GM's discretion) are conducted normally. If Nura tries to
gone off into La-La Land this time. But you've got to use her Power deliberately, the attempt is treated as an
understand, there's a spirit of contentment here that's just Extreme Action (+5 Column Shifts to OV and RV).
�. On Winath there just doesn't seem to be any reason to •Advantages: Attractive; Connections: Legion of Super-
fixate on the troubles of the galaxy, when just doing what Heroes (High), United Planets Governments (High)
you can do to help feels so good. And Mother-God, isn't it •Drawbacks: Authority Figure
nice to spend time in a culture that really honesdy believes •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
there's nothing wrong with being happy? •Wealth: 12
Once you come here. you shed baggage like you shed
your clothes. Like, I think I'm actually over the guilt about
Brin. Sure my heart still aches for him, but as a friend-just
because we once shared something very special doesn't
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
mean I have to somehow try to keep protecting him for the April 1 6, 2978, page 49.
rest of his life from forces none of us can control.
You know Vi, it's becoming pretty clear to me. When
that damn war is over, you're coming here and I'm not
Meet the Legionnaires:
going to put up with any more of your excuses. You've Dream Girl
paid your dues in hell. You deserve a little time in heaven.
NAME: Nura Nal.
Let's make it happen soon, okay?
BIRTHDAY: Dec. 8, 2957.
Love,
POWER: Precognition.
Ayla
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Oct. 20, 2975, re-
admitted March 3 1 , 2978.
HAIR: Dazzling platinum blond.
LEGION-CO-LEADER JOURNAL EYES: Amorous, glowing light blue.
ENTRY: Reep Daggle, HEIGHT: 5'9".
HOME PLANET: Naltor.
Dec. 29, 2994. FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Slow Dance, Club
Dance, Top-100.

Subject: Ayla Ranzz, Personnel Evaluation. HOBBIES: Naltorian science, boys.

Ayla is the best evidence we have that getting the
FAVORITE FOODS: Salads, NoCal, white curd.
Legion back together was a good idea. She's calm and cool IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: The man of my
dreams and me in a dark night club dancing to the sexy
and has her bead together better than anyone. She has
music.
effortlessly assumed a leadership roll here in a
nonthreatening manner, creating no resentment. She
AMBITION IN LIFE: To run the whole show and
have a great time doing it.
provides support , advice, and a strong shoulder for those
who need it Her Winathian contentment is infectious and
IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF
greatly increases productivity and work ethic within the
FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: A Naltorian Eternal
Rose, because once it blooms it stays beautiful forever.
team. Vi is 100% more productive and effective under the
spell of Ayla's optimism . . . .
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: Lose weight.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON DREAM
GIRL: This drop-dead gorgeous Cassandra hails from
Nura Hal/Dream Girl Nailor, where all the natives can see the future in their
dreams, but few as skillfully as lovely Nura.

e
DEX: 5 STR: 3 BODY: 4
!NT: 7 W£LL: 9 MIND: 9
INFL: 9 AURA: 9 SPIRIT: 8 POEM: Haiku, unpublished,
INITIATIVE: 23 HERO POINTS: 70 wriHen Feb. 5, 2991 .
•Powers: Precognition: 25 "Dreamy''
•Skills: Gadgetry: 3 , Martial Artist: 6, Medicine: 4, Her steps make a dance,
Occultist: 7, Scientist: 4 Prognosticating music:
•Bonuses: Nura doesn't need to touch an object to Knowing eyes, soft skin.

determine the future. -Q.D.

-.

•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Precognition is used at GM

42 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 •Powers (tMystic Linked): Directional Hearing: 8t,
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE: Extended Hearing: 8t, Illusion: 15t, Micropscopic
Naltorgov to Nura Nal, Vision: 8t, Telescopic Vision: 8t, Thermal Vision: 8t,
Aug. 1 5, 2991. Truesight: 1 3
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
Naltorgov (High), Orando (High), United Planets Governments
The Naltorian Matriarchate Republic (High)
Miss Nura Nal, •Drawbacks: Authority Figure
We have foreseen your decision to resign from the •Alter Ego: Queen Projectra of Orando
Legion this day and accept the position of High Seer of our •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
world. We congratulate you and earnestly thank you for •Wealth: 1 2
responding to our entreaties in Naltor's hour of need.
As you know, your regent has performed diligently in
the High Seer's position to the best of her ability, but your EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," rill
inherited and developed powers far exceed hers and are
needed now to guide Naltor through these difficult times.
Jan. 25, 2978, page 57. �
Our condolences on the tragic events of Black Dawn.
We regret that your brilliant career with the Legion
concludes during a period of such hardship. But we
Meet the Legionnaires:
anticipate your arrival here with great enthusiasm and again Princess Projectra
thank you for your dedication to the welfare of our world. NAME: Projectra.
Toward a Prosperous Future, BIRTHDAY: Dec. 19, 2962.
Supreme Council, Naltorgov POWER: Illusion-casting.
DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Dec. 8, 2977.
HAIR: Confident, commanding frosty white.
TRANSCRIPT: "The Future Is What EYES: Aristocratic blue.
HEIGHT: 5'7''.
It Used To Be: A Report on HOME PLANET: Orando.
Naltor," News-36, Dec. 6, 2993. FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Traditional Orandi,
Minstrel.
HOBBIES: Archery, blooreback riding, poetry,
CORRESPONDENT DEBB ARRINGTON:
traditional dancing, traditional self-defense.
. . . But all seem to agree that Nailor could not have
FAVORITE FOODS: Orandi greens, ram-kid,
weathered the economic storm as well as it has without the
scrutton, elva.
leadership of its brassy, free-spirited High Seer Nura NaJ.
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: At!ending the Old­
Since her ascension to Naltorgov's top office in August
Souls Masquerade in a beguiling costume, accompanied by
299 1 , Nal has returned the planet to self-sufficiency,
a young man of nobility and valor.
restored consumer confidence and spending levels, put
AMBITION IN LIFE: To one day rule Orando as
Nailor's unemployed to productive use in ecosystem-repair
wisely as my father has.
works, and redirected rusting segments of the economy
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
toward badly needed charitable, relief, and developmental
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: My youthful impatience
efforts throughout the struggling sectors of the old United
with the necessary training of Orando's future ruler.
Planets.
IF YOU WERE A FLOWER, WHAT KIND OF
This is a far cry from the panic that gripped the planet
FLOWER WOULD YOU BE?: Like Orando, a beautiful
in mid ' 9 1 , when the Council was considering the
Fire-Rose, with deadly thorns for those who dare to attack
potentially explosive violation of age-old taboos against the
it.
use of prognosticative powers in the interstellar economy . .
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON PRINCESS
PROJECTRA: Yes, Projectra really is a Princess. She
grew up on the medieval world of Orando, where the
Princess Projectra/ knights and the dragons and the damsels in distress aren't
just holovid special effects. Her father sent her to Earth to
Sensor Girl learn more about the modem ways of the United Planets,
and she joined the Legion together with Karate Kid, Ferro
DEX: 6 STR: 4 BODY: 4 Lad, and the traitor Nemesis Kid. Legion Groupie Tip:
lNT: 6 WrLL: 4 MIND: 5 Look for a possible romance between Jeckie and the noble
!NFL: 10 AURA: 9 SPIRIT: 8 "knight" Ferro Lad.

INITIATIVE: 24 HERO PoiNTS: 70

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 43

 Well, never again. I now stand before you unrepentant
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, and proud of the progressive program my father and I have
wriHen Feb. 3, 299 1 . brought to Orando. I renounce the Orakills' Sensor Girl
powers and the penance they imposed upon me. I vow
never again to capitulate to the traditionalists and their cries
"Jeckie"
for fearful isolation and ignorance. I allowed myself to
Ruling a kingdom
listen to the traditionalists and to entrust the fate of the
Needs courage and illusion.
planet to them. And this is the result.
How strong Val had been!

eOrandi
No, never again will Orando hide. Never again will it
-Q.D.
listen to the cowardly calls for superstition and paranoia.
There is a proud and prosperous Orando awaiting us in the
30th Century, and with your help, I intend to lead you
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE: there.
Council Proiectra, to
March 5, 299 1 . Andrew Nolan/Ferro Lad
Noble Projectra,
DEX: 7 STR: 4(15) Boov:5( 10)
This Council of Orakills of the Kingdom of Orando
does hereby humbly and earnestly request your return to INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 4
this world to reclaim your Lhrone and aid a dying Orando at INFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 3
its time of most desperate need. INmATIVE: 18 HERO POINTS: 70
During your period of penance, Orando has found its
adopted dimension unable to adequately provide for the
survival of its beasts and forests. Without great •Powers: Density Increase: I I, Power Reserve: I I , Sealed
technological assistance to return this world to its home Systems: 10
dimension, we may not survive the year. •SkiUs: Martial Artist: 4
This Council of Orakills recognizes that it erred • Bonuses: Miscellaneous: Andrew 's Density Increase
seriously when it used great machines to flee a universe of Power does not affect his DEX.
machines. We now urgently plead that you and your allies •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Andrew can only use his
of that universe come to our aid and save this dying world. Power Reserve to augment his Str and only when he is in
If you see fit to comply with our request, we pledge his armored form (ie. when his Density Increase is
loyalty and obedience to you for the remainder of your life. active). Sealed Systems only works when Density
Please respond to our request without delay. Increase is active as well. When Andrew activates his
Density Increase, he must activate all I I APs.
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes

\
TRANSCRIPT: Orandi Re­ (High); Rich Family
•Drawbacks: Strange Appearance
Coronation Speech, Delivered by •Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
Queen Proiectra, March 25, 299 1 . •Wealth: 7

QUEEN PROJECTRA: . . . There are those who

have plotted against my father and I, and the proud new EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
Orando that we have envisioned. They have discredited
science, exploited our people's fears and superstitions and
Feb. 8. 2978, page 1 04.
played the games of politics and palace intrigue with
ruthless cunning. In their zeal, some of them even Meet the Legionnaires:
murdered my father.
I do not blame these adversaries for Orando's current
Ferro Lad
plight, however. It was never their intention to injure this NAME: Andrew Nolan.
world, and they knew no better way to serve it than they BIRTHDAY: Jan. I I , 2964.
have. I. on the other hand, knew better. POWER: Converts his body to iron.
Yes, it was I who succumbed to their emotional DATE JOINED THE LEGION: Dec. 8, 2977.
rallying cry for tradition. I was the one who allowed them HAIR: Unknown.
to manipulate our past traumas into a mandate to hide from EYES: Mysterious light blue.
the 30th Century. I was the one who accepted their HEIGHT: 5'7".
·.

punishmem for my so-called sins and abandoned this world HOME PLANET: Earth.
to do penance. FA YORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Slam, percussive,

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 traditional Asian, medieval foil<. Indeed, the fatal mission fell to me. I felt that ache of
HOBBIES: Land racing, speeders, cruisers, hopelessness in the pit of my stomach, the overpowering
exploration, diving, medieval-faire jousts. despondency of knowing the ledger was then complete-!
FAVORITE FOODS: Living claw-fish. flaming would never again be able to make a difference for a friend
scrutton, barlat heart, "anything exotic." or feel the love of a comrade.
IDEA OF A DREAM DATE: 'Tm driving along in I know what Andrew Nolan felt because I felt it too. It
I catch the eye of this beautiful
one of my speeders, and caused me to hesitate. And that's what separates me from
blonde who starts trying to race me. She's good-almost as Andrew Nolan. He never hesitated. It was no foolish,
good as I am. After a close finish, I beat her by a nose. suicidal gesture on his part. Andrew knew if he could
She's entranced and invites me to a picnic dinner at sunset overpower me in my weakened state and take the warhead,
atop a high cliff overlooking the rugged coastline." that he was the best-qualified for this mission, and that no
AMBITION IN LIFE: To live life to the fullest. matter how minuscule were his chances of surviving, they
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT were better than anyone else's.
YOURSELF, IT WOULD BE: Nothing. It was a chance he was willing to take-a chance he
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE didn't hesitate to take because of who Andrew Nolan was.
WOULD YOU BE?: The tallest tree in a thunderstorm. I'll never forget what it felt like to see Andrew
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON FERRO disappear into the Sun-Eater, knowing he'd never come
LAD: Mysterious masked Andrew was born with a great back. I'll never forget staring desperately into the remains
blessing and a great curse. The blessing is that he can turn of the creature hoping that somehow Andrew would
his body to iron, but the curse is a facial deformity that emerge alive.
forces him to wear a mask at all times. He's never let that But deep down, I knew there was no hope.
bother him, though, and he's quickly become one of the He knew there was no hope, and yet he did what any
Legion's bravest, most daring members. Ferro Lad's Legionnaire would have done in that situation. He
mother is Luiza Karamonte, the holo-movie star. sacrificed himself to save the galaxy.
The difference between Andrew Nolan and the other
Legionnaires-the difference between Andrew Nolan and

\
TRANSCRIPT: Andrew Nolan me-is that he did it without hesitation . . . without fear.
You will never be forgotten, Andrew Nolan. The
Eulogy, Delivered by Valor, bravest of the Legionnaires.

April 23, 2978.

VALOR: Perro Lad was one of the newest among us,
maybe the Legionnaire we all knew the least. Maybe even Val Armorr/Karate Kid I
someone we still felt a little ill at ease with.

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Heaven knows he displayed a daring that amazed and DEX: 1 1 STR: 5 BODY: 6
probably frightened us all-an almost desperate need to INT: 5 WtLL: 8 MIND: 7
demonstrate that no challenge was too great, no danger too lNFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPtRtT: 5
intimidating.
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 70
Then there was that mask. What was behind it? Why
did he hide his face? What was going on behind that mask in
Andrew's moments of silent contemplation?
•Powers: Jumping: I
For those of us who were with him on this last tragic
•Skills: Acrobatics: 5, Artist: 4, Martial Artist 14, Thief: 8,
mission, there can never again be any doubts about his
Weaponry: I I
character, his commitment, or his mettle as a Legionnaire. If
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
anything, he 'II probably be remembered as the bravest
(High), Government of Orando (High), United Planets
among us. Perhaps he will also go down in history as the
Governments (Low); Lightning Reflexes
noblest of the Legionnaires.
•Drawbacks: Married
We aJI knew what was at stake on this mission-the
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
survival of the most populous regions of the galaxy. None of
•Wealth: 1 2
us were in any condition to deliver the Absorbatron Bomb
and survive. I'd been robbed of my invulnerability by the
Sun-Eater's intense solar radiations, which had overcome
my protections against lead poisoning. So like the others, I
faced the prospect of near-certain death if I was selected to
deliver the bomb. Like any Legionnaire-like Andrew
Nolan-I had no choice but to be willing, at a moment's
notice, to sacrifice my life for the good of the galaxy.

THE LEGION O F SUPER-HEROES 45

EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card Tasmia Mal/or/
#L-24-1 2/08/77, issued Shadow Lass
May 28, 2978.

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DEX: 7 STR: 3 BODY: 5
INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 6
Karate Kid
lNFL: 5 AuRA: 4 SPIRIT: 3
REAL NAME: Val Armorr.
INITIATIVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 60
BIRTHDAY: Sept. 18, 2962.
HOME PLANET: Earth.
POWER: Super-Karate.
•Powers: Darkness: 15, Ultra Vision: 10
ORIGIN: Karate Kid was impeccably trained by
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6
Sensei Toshiaki White Crane in all forms of the martial
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes
arts.
(High), Government of Talok VIII (High), United
LEGION FA CT: The unpowered Karate Kid gained
Planets Governments (Low)
membership by vi.rtually defeating Valor in hand-to-hand
•Drawbacks: Married
combat.
•Equipment:
Wrist Bracers [Boov: 10)
Tasmia uses the wrist bracers to perform Block
EXCERPT: Interstellar Press, manuevers.
Obituaries/Service 3, •Alter Ego: "Shady"
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
Nov. 12, 2985. •Wealth: 6

ORANDO-Val Armorr, formerly Karate Kid of the

Legion of Super-Heroes, was killed today during a battle
with the Legion of Super-Villains, a Legion spokesman
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
reported.
Aug. 30, 2979, page 1 5.
Armorr had recently retired from the Legion to join
Queen Projectra of Orando as her consort. They married
The Cool Kids of the Legion:
June 1 1 , 2984, and were living here at the time of the
Super-Villains' attack. Shadow Lass
Armorr was born in Earth's Japan sector on HOOK: Tasmia Mallor.
September 18, 2962, and had no natural super-power. BIRTHDAY: Feb. 5, 2963.
Highly skilled in the martial arts, he joined the Legion POWER: Shadow-casting.
alongside his future wife, as well as Andrew Nolan and HANGING OUT IN THE LEGION SINCE: Sept.
Legion traitor Hart Druiter. 28, 2978.
Druiter, the one-time Myari hero Nemesis Kid, was LOCKS: Silky, lustrous black.
immediately charged with Armorr's murder and executed ORBS: Mysterious, alluring black.
by Queen Projectra, Orandi officials said. HEIGHT: 5'8".
Always considered one of the bravest and most HAILING FROM: Talok Vlll.
accomplished Legionnaires, Armorr's legend n
i cludes near­ FAVE MUSIC: Traditional Talokian, Percussive,
victories in battles against Valor and the entire Fatal Five. Rhythmic Jazz.
Armorr is survived by his wife, Queen Projectra. WHEN YOU'RE DOING YOUR OWN THING,
IT'S: Spending time with Valor, architecture, animals,
exploration, night hikes.
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, FAVE EDIBLES: Talokian spidercakes, roast
whitebore, scarab.
wriHen Feb. 3, 2991. IDEA OF A SPACE-OUT TIME WITH THE CAT
OR CHlCK OR YOUR CHOICE: Taking my man Valor
"Karate Kid" to the most exclusive, most posh night club on Earth and
Seek the fatal flaw; showing him off.
Each vessel has its weakness, WHAT'S YOUR THING IN LIFE?: Keeping Talok
Even endless sleep. safe.
-Q.D. IF YOU WERE A MEMBER OF THE ANIMAL
KINGDOM, WHAT SKIN WOULD YOU BE ·.

WEARING?: A Zuunese Black Tiger.

46 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 EVERYBODY'S GOT A HANGUP ABOUT
HIMSELF, WHAT'S YOURS?: I fall in love too easily.
Condo Arlik/
THE SUPER-SCOOP ON SHADOW LASS: This Chemical King
cool blue lady casts shadows just like all her granddaddies
and grandmamas have for generations, making her the last

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DEX: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 4
and best line of defense for her home digs on Talok VIII.
But she's said goodbye to all that to hook up with the Cool
INT: 7 W£LL: 7 MIND: 5
Kids of the Legion and her number-one cat Valor. INFL: 4 A URA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
iNITIATIVE: 1 8 HERO POINTS: 65

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: •Powers: Disintegration: 10, Energy Blast: 7, Neutraljze:

From Tasmia Mallor to Grev 16
Mallor. May 3, 2993. • Limitations: Miscellaneous: Neutralize only works on
Powers that stem from chemical reactions;
Miscellaneous: Energy Blast represents Chemical King's
My Beloved Cousin, ability to interfere with a target ' s body chemistry;
I've read your pleas for my return, and my heart goes Miscellaneous: Disintegration does not work on living
out to you. beings.
But dear Grev, do not sell yourself short. Do not sell •Skills: Martial Artist: 5, Vehicles: 5
Talok VIII short. You, your world, even that infernal •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
Kahnya, are all capable of meeting the challenges before •Motivation: Upholding the Good
you and doing it with nobility and excellence. •Wealth: 6
I, meanwhile, have found in my journeys with Valor
the fulfillment that always escaped me in my earlier
pursuits. Some small, fortunate percentage of sentient life
ought to understand and appreciate the infinite grandeur of
EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card #L·
the galaxy, and Valor and I feel privileged to be able to
take on that role.
26-01/30/79, issued 5/29/79.
To travel, to explore, to marvel, to be reduced to an
insignificant speck in the eternity of space i s a vital, Chemical King
irreplaceable facet of the universal consciousness. It may REAL NAME: Condo Arlik.
seem to you now that we squander our gifts on a muddled, BIRTHDAY: May 5, 2965.
confused cause, but I have every fa.ith that the revelations HOME PLANET: Phlon.
and wonders that fill us in our journeys will somehow POWER: Control over chemical reactions.
someday play some little role in the enlightenment and ORIGIN: Possessed power since birth.
uplifting of all our peoples. LEGION FACT: Chemical King was awarded
And Valor and I are not idle tourists. In many of these Legion membership after successfully infiltrating the
uncharted regions, the freedom and self-determination we Legion of Super-Villains.
view as universe-bestowed rights have been rendered
nonexistent for eons. We have done much for worlds that
would have otherwise never known the basest freedoms
you and I take for granted on Talok.
EXCERPT: Interstellar Press,
So do not face your challenges with fear and hatred. Obituaries/Service 3,
Embrace them for the learning experiences they in fact
represent. Recognize that a spouse, any spouse, is an
Feb. 10, 2982.
expression of his or her partner and transform Kahnya into
Legion of Super-Heroes member Condo Arlik,
exactly that.
Chemical King, has been killed in action, Legion deputy
Most of all, do not wait for me. Talok VIII is in your
leader Jan Arrah announced today. Arlik lost his life in the
hands. Trust that it could not be in better.
confrontation with maverick Australian Regional Governor
Love always,
Deregon, whose renegade actions had pushed Earth to the
Tasmia
brink of Civil War (see separate stories).
Arrah said Arlik died while under extreme exertion,
using his powers to prevent the detonation of a Cosmic
Energy Sphere. Exact cause of death has yet to be
determined, according to Arrah.
Chemical King was 16 at the time of his death and had
been a Legionnaire for three years. Born on Phlon on May

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 47

5, 2965, with the ability to control chemical reactions, BIRTHDAY: Jan. 12, 2962.
Arlik spent most of his childhood and adolescence POWER: Enhanced strength and agility.
hospitalized, a threat to himself and others around him, HANGING OUT IN THE LEGION SINCE: Jan.
until he learned to control his powers. He and Brin Londo 30, 2979.
were the first two Legion Academy cadets to be accepted LOCKS: Wild, unchained brown.
into the Legion. ORBS: Feral but vulnerable brown.
He is survived by his parents, Darvon and Volta Arlik. HEIGHT: 6'.
HAILING FROM: Zuun.
FAVE MUSIC: Zuunese Folk, Natural Ambient,
Brin Londo/Timber Wolf/ Metallic, Percussive.
WHEN YOU'RE DOING YOUR OWN THING,
Furball IT'S: Hiking, exercising, fantasy role-playing games,
TIMBER WOLF FORM environmental projects.
FAVE EDIBLES: Hordesteaks (rare), berry-nut mix,
pro-grain cakes.

((!)
DEx: 1 1 STR: 18 BODY: 20
IDEA OF A SPACE-OUT TIME WITH THE CAT
INT: 6 WILL: 6 MIND: 4 OR CHICK OR YOUR CHOICE: Adventure and
INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4 exploration in the wild with that special woman who
INITIATIVE: 25 HERO POINTS: 70 understands.
WHAT'S YOUR THING IN LIFE?: Saving the
ravaged environment of Zuun.
•Powers: Danger Sense: 14, Running: 6, Tracking Scent: 6 IF YOU WERE A MEMBER OF THE ANIMAL
•Skills: Acrobatics: 8, Charisma: 7 KINGDOM, WHAT SKIN WOULD YOU BE
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High); WEARING?: Take a wild guess.
Iron Nerves; Lightning Reflexes EVERYBODY'S GOT A HANGUP ABOUT
•Motivation: Unwanted Power HIMSELF, WHAT'S YOURS?: The negative effects of
•Wealth: 5 the Zuunium in my system.
THE SUPER-SCOOP ON TIMBER WOLF: Fierce
FURBALL is the word for this new Legion cat, whose powers clicked
in when his scientist-daddy laid some Zuunium on his
DEx: 6 STR: 20 BODY: 14 system. Timber Wolf proved his stuff to the Legion dolls
INT: 1 WILL: 5 MIND: 3 and dudes when he infiltrated the bad apples of the Legion
of Super-Villains.
INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
INITIATIVE: 13 HERO POINTS: 60

MEDICAL LOG EXCERPT:

•Powers: Danger Sense: 12, Tracking Scent: 7
•Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): 6
Brainiac 5, Feb. 1 0, 2979.
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High);
Iron Nerves; Lightning Reflexes Subject: Brin Londo, New-Member Physical Exam.
•Drawbacks: Catastrophic Physical Restriction: Furball is STRICTEST PERSONAL CONFIDENCE:
incapable of speech; Dark Secret (he doesn't want people . . . father injected him with the substance Zuunium.
to know he is actually Timber Wolf); Serious Physical Because of well-reported concerns about the effects of this
Restriction: Londo cannot control the cycle when he performance-enhanci.ng agent, a deep cellular study was
changes from human to his "Furball" state. performed on BL, with unsettling results. Levels in BL's
•Motivation: Unwanted Power system are astronomically higher than any reported in
•Wealth: N/A previously examined subjects.
Found evidence of marked changes to the cellular
structure on the molecular level, suggesting a high affinity
to numerous chemical compounds and forms of radiation.
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," Exposure to a wide array of aggravating agents could
Dec. 1 2, 2979, page 4 1 . potentially result in significant cellular mutation.
BL appears to have experienced mild levels of the
widely reported mental effects of Zuunium ingestion­
The Cool Kids of the Legion: instability, hostility, paranoia, depression, and memory
loss. Given the massive amounts of the agent in his system,
Timber Wolf
these difficulties will inevitably increase and possibly
HOOK: Brin Londo. create a permanent mental disability.

48 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 Degeneration of central nervous system is evident but mutation. We don't know his chances of making it yet.
apparently slowed or in remission, presumably because of We also don't know of any next of kin. We've told all
BL's rigorous physical conditioning. the ex-Legionnaires about Brin's condition and Marella
It is recommended that BL maintain this regimen and Tao. Earthgov won't let us get the get-well messages people
be restricted from all unsupervised exposure to chemicals are sending, though we think there are hundreds of
and radiations that could serve as aggravating agents to his thousands of them.
condition.

CONFIDENTIAL
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PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: CORRESPONDENCE: From Jo Nah
Brin Londo, July 5, 298 1 . toGym'll, March 2 1 , 2993.
There are some thoughts I should get down in My good doctor,
writing-thoughts I need to express while they're still there. First of all, you never received this letter. Second of
1 know things are only going to get worse for me. I all, I suggest you be at the Medicus One South Dock #12 at
know that my mind and my body can't take the Zuunium in 3 a.m. Friday morning, because I know I'm going to be
my system. I know that life is going to be very hard in the there. You can either let me in so 1 can help Brin escape or
future.
you can stay in bed and let me get dragged off by the SPE
Things seem so clear to me now. Zuun's ravaging is a
goons. Your choice.
metaphor for destructive behavior on all levels. We pursue
I can just hear you screaming and raving about all of
the superficial, the immediately gratifying-all that
this and cursing my name to high heaven, but damn it, I've
emotionally satisfies at the moment-because we lose faith
sat around long enough letting Brin suffer. I was committed
in the ultimate good inside us. Zuun has been made to feel to this course ever since my ring tumbled onto Brin 's
inferior and shameful, and it therefore behaves self­
condition and treatment there.
destructively in ways that provide a temporary salve for
And hell, those Earthgov suck-roaches have already
that poor self-image, while in fact, ultimately giving the
seized Brin's fortune and discontinued all treatment
poor self-image reality. anyway. We've really got nothing to lose as far as Brin is
Thus the deadly Zuunium in my system-the vain
concerned. And if you're right, if their real goal is to
attempt by my father to risk horrible consequences on a
conduct experiments on him, then we just can't let this go
gamble to elevate the Zuunese to glory, when no elevation
any longer.
was ever necessary.
There will be no help from any of the other ex­
But can I regret what has happened-the effects of my
Legionnaires. I've honored what you say were Brin's last
father's foolhardiness? Without this curse, I would have
understandable wishes and not let any of them know about
never joined the Legion, found my friends here, and
his condition. I think it's wrong for Brin to keep this from
discovered the woman I will love for all time.
his "family," but it's his choice and I'll honor it.
At this moment, and with what i s left of my
So anyway, like it or not, I'm going to be there
sensibility, I cannot regret the course my life has taken. tomorrow, and I'm going to do my damndest to get Brin
out of there. 1 owe an old friend that much.
See you then, I trust.
EXCERPT: Legion Incident Report: Jo
Black Dawn. Filed By: Unofficial
Deputy Leader Brek Bannin, POEM: Haiku, published in
Aug. 1 3, 299 1 . "Horror Tales Quarterly," Rimbor,
LEGIONNAIRE ENGAGED: Timber Wolf.
Jan. 23, 2995.
INCIDENT: Failing to quickly obey Sun Boy's
warnings to get back to shelter, Timber Wolf was caught "Old Friend"
partly exposed when the radiation swept past. apparently Equinox. Nighttime.
giving him severe radiation exposure. Shadows cross the harvest moon.
Decontamination procedures were started right away Where is Timber Wolf?
aboard the cruiser. and we took him as quickly as we could -Q.D.
to Medicus One. We got there about I I :40 a.m., about 20
minutes after Timber Wolf was hurt. It looked like he
suffered very bad radiation burns and maybe some

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 49

MEDICAL LOG EXCERPT: •Powers: Dispersal: 19, Energy Blast: 19, Flight: 35,
Sealed Systems: 25, Self Li.nk (Energy Blast): 15
Brainiac 5, April 1 5, 2995. •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
•Equipment:
Subject: Brin Londo. CONTAINMENT SUIT [DEX: I I , SrR: 18, Boor: 16] The
Progress Note: Deterioration of BL ' s cells, containment suit gives Wildfire his physical form. While
exacerbated by massive radiation exposure at Black Dawn, in the containment suit, Drake's Dispersal and Self Link
apparently goes into remission during "Furball" stage. (Energy Blast) Powers do not apply. Destroying the
BL, a fair historian at best, is vague regarding body does not harm the energy entity in any fashion. If
transformations to human form. Can only conjecture Drake uses his Energy Blast at more than 17 APs when
periods spent in human stage, so brief cell deterioration in his suit, it ruptures and is unable to contain his energy
was relatively minor, undetected. A workable hypothesis­ form.
when BL was permanently transformed to humanoid •Motivation: Unwanted Power
condition by Darkseid, deterioration resumed unabated. •Wealth: 6
Reasonable to assume reversion to "Furball" stage
would halt deterioration, buy valuable time. But BL is
adamantly, passionately opposed. May be academic­
because of Darkseid's interference it may be impossible to
EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card
restore "Furball'' stage.
#L-28-06/01/81, issued 6/17/81.
BL prognosis is tenninal unless a radical, unforeseen
method of cellular regeneration is formulated. Wildfire
Subnote 1: Difficult to focus on problem-nagging
REAL NAME: Drake Burroughs.
distraction. Databanks' late-20th Century reference to
BIRTHDAY: July 10, 2963.
"Timberwotr' legend. BL connection seems inescapable,
HOME PLANET: Earth.
but if his current condition proves fatal . . . How?
POWER: Body composed of sentient anti-energy.
ORIGIN: Caught in an anti-energy blast while an
astrophysics student.
PERSONAL JOURNAL EXCERPT: LEGION FACT: Wildfire's distinctive suits are
Querl Dox, May 1, 2995. specially designed to keep his potent anti-energy under
control.

RE: Brin Londo's disappearance.

A fantastic event that seems to have possibly saved
BL when medical science could not. No conclusive
EXCERPT: "Black Dawn
evidence as to his fate, but I remain fairly confident of a
time-based occurrence, given the flat time-wave readings
Overview," Interstellar Press,
metered at that juncture.
page 1,
I also remain convinced that this event was initiated
by the Gemini entity but will be unable to confirm until I
Aug. 1 2, 2991.
obtain clearance to monitor camera tapes.
. . . The exact fate of Legionnaire Drake Burroughs,
Events increasingly support "Timberwolf" 20th
Wildfire, remains clouded in the wake of the Black Dawn
Century scenario I'd been formulating and suggest any
tragedy. In a prepared statement, Legion spokesman Brek
attempts to retrieve him (if indeed he has assumed that
Bannin referred to Burroughs as having paid "the ultimate
particular role in history) could pose significant danger to
price" to save the system but added that his death has not
the Time Stream. Must employ extreme finesse in
been confirmed nor has been his exact status . . .
discussing this matter with others so as to preserve balance
of the Time Stream.

Troy Stewart/Tyroc
Drake Burroughs/Wildfire

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DEx: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 5
INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 5

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DEx: 0 STR: 0 BODY:
1NT: 6 WILL: 4 MIND: 4 {NFL: 5 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4
}NFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 3 INITIATIVE: 15 HERO POINTS: 60
INITIATIVE: 18 HERO POINTS: 60
·.

50 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 •Powers: Flight: 8. Force Manipulation: 18, Teleportation:
18
INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE:
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Force Manipulation Dominion Covert-Operations to
·.
represents Tyroc's yell, and therefore it will not work in a
vacuum or another medium that cannot transmit sound. It
Dominion Earthgov Embassy,
also does not work if transmitted through another
Earth, Nov. 1 9, 2993.
medium such as radio or water.
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance Security Level Gold, Covert-Operations Clearance
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (High) Only.
•Drawbacks: Exile, Guilt Report: Island Marzal.
•Motivation: Seeking Justice Superiors,
•Wealth: 6 As you have commanded, this agency has conducted a
feasibility study into the use of the extradimensional island
Marzal as the subject of a Straw-Dirj operation. Our

EXCERPT: 11TLG," April, 1 2, 2982, findings have been most encouraging.

The island lies on a "dimensional fault" or rift that
page 26. deposits it into this plane approximately every 200 years
for a period of 30 years. Confiscated Legion records show
that its last stay was cut short in 2983 by the Legionnaire
The Pride and the Tradition: Tyroc's powers. His sonic yell apparently weakened the

Tyroc island's link to our dimension.

We have analyzed recordings of this yell and believe
I AM CALLED: Troy Stewart. that we can use it to return the island back to this plane in a
I WAS BORN: Nov. I, 2965. location of our choosing. In this way, we can theoretically
MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: My sonic yell. catch the Marzallians by surprise and destroy them.
I HAVE WALKED WITH THE LEGION SINCE: As you had surmised, this will mesh well with the
Oct. 9, 2981. current need for a dramatic Earthgov victory over "Khund
HAIR: Black. conspirators." It will be a simple matter to plant Khundish
EYES: Brown. weaponry and corpses among the ruins of Marzal.
HEIGHT: 6'. We believe this plan is the most promising currently
I AM FROM: Marzal. under consideration to bolster flagging public support of
MUSIC I AM INTO: Marzallian Spiritual, Earthgov.
Marzallian Traditional, Chants.
PURSUITS THAT BRING FULFILLMENT:
Aiding the downtrodden, fighting prejudice and oppression,
reading, and expanding my horizons.
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY:
PREFERRED NOURISHMENT AND
SUSTENANCE: Ea.rth lobster, Earth clams, Marzallian
Troy Stewart, Feb. 23, 2994.
pears, pecan cream-cheese pie.
My heart and soul still reel from the horrifying
MY LOVE AND I WERE BORN TO SPEND OUR
TIME TOGETHER IN THIS WAY: Sitting quietly and destruction of my island and my people. I will never
understand or forgive the perpetrators of this
listening to the sounds of nature.
contemptible act.
GOALS AND DESTINY: To excel both as a
B u t the Earth has changed almost beyond
Legionnaire and leader of my people on Marzal.
WHAT I WILL BE IN THE NEXT LIFE: Perhaps recognition since last I saw it, and it is difficult to know
whom to trust or with whom to ally. My heart says with
a minstrel.
certainty that this Jacques Foccart is a man of exceptional
THE NEXT STEP IN MY JOURNEY TOWARD
commitment and principle, however, and I will trust that
SELF-ACTUALIZATION: To redouble my
my efforts are best spent in his service.
determination in fighting for social justice.
THE STORY OF TYROC: Tyroc hails from the So it is in his armies that I will fight to my last
breath against the hateful disease that infects Earthgov.
interdimensional island of Marzal. He was born with his
With m y last modicum of strength, I will fight the
"scream of the devil," which is what "Tyroc" means in his
oppressors who have murdered my people.
native language.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 51

Dawnstar POEM: Haiku, unpublished,
DEX: 1 1 STR: 4 BODY: 6
written July 1 5, 2986.
INT: 5 WILL: 7 MIND: 7 "Dawnstar"
INFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 7 The three Fates beckon
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS:70 Like daffodils in springtime.
Wings soar time's whirlpool.
-Q.D.

•Powers: Life Sense: 30, Sealed Systems: 20

•Skills: Acrobatics: 5, Detective: 5, Martial Artist: 4,
Military Science (Tracking): 8, Weaponry: 8 PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: �
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
•Drawbacks: Physical Restriction (for a Starhavian):
From Laurel Gand lmra to
�
Dawnstar's wings have been removed and she can no Ardeen, Feb. 21 , 2992.
longer fly; Minor Psychological Instability (as a result of
her possession by the Bounty Entity); Traumatic
Dear lmra,
Flashbacks (remembering being possessed by Bounty
. . . And I hate to keep bringing up disturbing news,
Entity)
but I stopped by Starhaven a couple days ago and I've got
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
to tell you, I'm a little worried about Dawnstar. I know
•Wealth: 6
she's always been distant and a little aloof, but she was
• Note: When Dawnstar had her wings, she had the Flight
barely communicative at all. l almost wonder i f she
Power rated at 42 APs.
recognized me.
Now I know I ' m naive about these things, but I
THE BOUNTY ENTITY
wouldn't be surprised if she's partaking of some son of
substance that might not be approved of on all United
DEX: 0 STR: 0 BODY: 0 Planets worlds.
INT: 8 WILL: 9 MIND: 9 I know Black Dawn really ripped her heart out, and
INFL: 8 AURA: 8 SPIRIT: 8 the whole collapse of the Legion has really hit her as hard
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 70 as anybody. I just hope she can keep it together.
So let's all try to keep an eye on her. I think she needs
her friends now more than ever. . . .
•Powers: Personality Transfer: 16
•Drawbacks: Catastrophic Irrational Attraction to hunting
contracted victims and killing them. MEDICAL CHART EXCERPT: SW6
Brainiac 5, May 19, 2995.
EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card Subject: Bounty.
#L-30-01 /03/82, issued 5/30/82. . . . Despite injuries, patient remained semi-conscious
throughout first-aid treatment and in fact became markedly
agitated and required physical restraint each time she heard
Dawnstar
her name.
REAL NAME: Dawnstar. Subsequent blood chemistries revealed alarming
BIRTHDAY: April 12, 2966 ..
amounts of unknown organic compound of intense sedative
HOME PLANET: Starhaven. effect. Defies simple explanation, since no such compound
POWER: Super-tracking, flight. was administered during ftrst aid, nor did patient appear to
ORIGIN: Inherited tracking abilities from parents. be functioning abnormally prior to injury. Possibly
LEGION FACT: Before entering the Legion generated though patient's own endorphin system for
Academy, this winged Legionnaire worked as a guide to
unknown reasons.
star cruisers. Personal Note: Conflicting and intriguing story told
by older Legionnaires suggests patient i s former
Legionnaire known as Dawnstar, who'd assumed Bounty
guise for unknown reasons. Complete change in manner
while in Bounty guise suggests "possession" of some sort,
which also may explain mystery sedative compound in
system.

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 CONFIDENTIAL MEMO: From condition, and the danger this ''Bounty" entity may pose to
her and others in the future.

u.� n'll
Marla Latham, Acting Chairman,
ltbll�� Brande Industries, to Reep Blok
Daggle, Legion of Super-Heroes,

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Dec. 28, 2994. DEX: 4 STR: 17 Boov:20
INT: 5 WILL: 5 MIND: 8
!NFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4
Brande Industries INITIATIVE: 1 3 HERO POINTS: 60
Interoffice Memo
Subject: Bounty.
Reep, this may be the first time one o f your •Powers: Invulnerability: 2 5 , Sealed Systems: 1 0 ,
background checks has really turned up something worth Telepathy: I 0
worrying about. My sources have been unable to turn up •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Telepathy only works on
anything about this Bounty character from before 2992. A other silicon-based life forms.
totally nonexistent person in this age of interminable •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
record-keeping would seem to be a someone worth keeping •Motivation: Upholding the Good
your eye on. •Wealth: 6
After 2992, though, she's been a well-known,
prominently successful bounty hunter, earning a lucrative
living. But again. any son of personal details beyond her
professional cases are sparse.
EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card
We've located some newspaper accounts that confirm #L-3 1 - 1 0/ 1 0/83, issued
she's worked in concert with this Celeste McCauley and 1 1 /26/83.
her P.I. firm since early 2994. Their activities had been.
prior to this Roxxas-Chang mess. quite unspectacular and
seemingly all above-board. Blok
In short, you know more about this woman of mystery
REAL NAME: Blok.
than our entire security team could dig up, so watch your
BIRTHDAY: Unknown.
back around her.
HOME PLANET: Dryad.
POWER: Invulnerability and strength.
ORIGIN: Blok is a living rock, as were all Dryads.
SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL EXCERPT: LEGION FACT: Blok is the last living member of
his race.
Brainiac 5, May 24, 2995.
Subject: The Bounty entity OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE: Blok u
Update: I'm not sure what to make of this. After my
initial examination of Bounty/Dawnstar when she was to Dirk Morgna, Aug. 1 5, 299 1 . �
injured by Roxxas, I assumed that Dawnstar had her own
reasons for not revealing her identity and felt it was not my
Sun Boy,
place to interfere.
I regret to i n form you that I must resign as a
Now I must deal with the realization that all of this time
Legionnaire. I have found in recent years that my drive to
Dawnstar was a victim of possession that may have been
find out more about my people has increasingly consumed
personally and psychologically horrific and that culminated
me, while my interest in Legion activities has waned.
in grievous wounds in her battle with Sade.
These forces have reached a point of impasse with this
The SW6 Querl Dox reports behavior by Dawnstar that
Black Dawn affair and the increasing hostility of this world
would suggest my blunder has led to severe distress on her
and this government toward the worthwhile work we are
part. He reports extreme agitation indicative of paranoia and
attempting to do. I have come to realize my spiritual
possible psychosis. The patient has required heavy sedation
fulfillment will not be furthered on a world such as this.
and restraints. We have yet to receive a credible report from
I feel no hostility tOward you or the Legion. You have
Dawnstar, but all indications suggest she was conscious and
done the best the situation has allowed. But I can no longer
alert for the duration of the possession and her memory of
be a part of it.
numerous traumatic confrontations remains intact.
My apologies, and best of luck in your future.
I eagerly await more information from Dawnstar when
Blok
it is available to evaluate more fully the severity of her

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 53

EXCERPT: 11Siain Legionnaire MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: Invisibility.
I HAVE WALKED WITH THE LEGION SINCE:
Eulogized," Interstellar Press, Nov. 29, 2983.

Dec. 1 3, 2994, page 3. HAIR: Black.

EYES: Brown.
HEIGHT: 5'9".
The Dryad Legionnaire Blok was entombed today on I AM FROM: Earth.
Shanghalla in a small ceremony attended by a majority of MUSIC I AM INTO: Dance, Rhythmic Jazz, Agni
Legionnaires past and present. Tribal.
Blok, allegedly murdered Nov. 2 1 by Roxxas the PURSUITS THAT BRING FULFILLMENT:
Butcher, was praised in his eulogy by Rokk Krinn as Reading, writing, teaching, gardening, visiting my family.
"defining the spirit of Legion heroism" and bringing "an PREFERRED NOURISHMENT AND
innocence and earnestness to the Legion that helped keep SUSTENANCE: Greens, fruits, fish.
alive the original spirit of this great organization." . . . MY LOVE AND I WERE BORN TO SPEND OUR
TIME TOGETHER IN THIS WAY: Spending a n
evening i n front of a blazing fire, listening t o the rain fall.
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, GOALS AND DESTINY: To be a brave Legionnaire.
WHAT I WILL BE IN THE NEXT LIFE: A house
written Dec. 1 3, 2994. cat who can sleep away the day with no responsibilities.
THE NEXT STEP IN MY JOURNEY TOWARD
"Blok" SELF-ACTUALIZATION: To not worry so much about
Man made of granite, life and enjoy myself more.
Step lightly on the roses. THE STORY OF INVISIBLE KID: Jacques is the
Where, death, is your sting? second Legionnaire to carry the honored name of Invisible
-Q.D. Kid. The first, Lyle Norg, invented the original invisibility
serum that gave Jacques his powers. Jacques was forced to
drink that formula under emergency circumstances, when
Jacques Foccart/ Brainiac 5 ' s treatments of Jacques' sister Danielle
Invisible Kid II unleashed the killer computer matrix, Computo. Once
Jacques gained his powers, he aided the Legion in its defeat
of the revived Computo.

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DEx: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 4
!NT: 5 WILL: 5 MIND: 4
!NFL: 5 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 5
INITIATIVE: 17 HERO POINTS: 65
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
From Jacques Foccart to Danielle
•Powers: Invisibility: 1 3
Foccart, July 1 , 2992.
•Bonus: Miscellaneous: Jacques' Invisibility affects all
recording and electronic scanning devices. My Dear Little Sister,

•Skills: Detective: 5, Martial Artist: 6, Military Science: 6, Oh, but you are little no longer. I will have to start

Weaponry: 6 calling you my little grown-up sister.

•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes I have a surprise for you. I will be coming home in
(High), Anti-Earthgov Resistance (High) time for your graduation. And we'll be able to visit for as

•Motivation: Responsibility of Power long as you like, for I am resigning my membership in the

•Wealth: 6 Legion.
Please spare me your protests. I have told you in past
letters how unbearable the situation here has become. I
have even listened to my little sister's advice and have tried
EXCERPT: 11TLG," Jan. 20, 2984, to be the agent of change around here, but the obstacles
page 50. consistently prove too great and no amount of wisdom from
myself or others appears to be sufficient. I've stretched
myself to the very limits, and I can go no further.
The Pride and the Tradition: I see a fine Legionnaire such as Kent made to flee this
world to maintain his freedom. I see a potentially valuable
Invisible Kid II Legionnaire such as Myg pushed to the breaking point,

I AM CALLED: Jacques Foccart. ending up a hunted fugitive. I see one of the greatest

I WAS BORN: Sept. 15, 2967. Legionnaires of all time, Dirk Morgna, walking the streets

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 destitute, desperate for a way to contribute but too proud to
return to the shell of a Legion that remains. I see the earnest
Mysa Nai/The White Witch
but inadequate Legion of Substitute-Heroes members

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gamely attempting to uphold the Legion tradition and being DEX: 5 STR: 3 BODY: 3
treated heartlessly by the authorities and the people here. INT: 9 WILL: 7 MIND: 6
I honestly fear for my freedom. I know, I should fear INFL: 10 AURA: 1 1 SPIRlT: 14
nothing, but if I am arrested (as others have been), what INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 1 00
good can I accomplish? The forces I oppose will have
rendered my opposition irrelevant. It is better to maintain
my freedom and return to fight another day. •Powers: Awareness: 10, Magic Sense: 10, Sorcery: 20
Do not think of my resignation as a surrender. Think •Skills: Occultist: I 0
of it as regrouping, a preparation for the fight to come. •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
Believe me, I do not fear the fight so much as I fear losing •Drawbacks: Married (still considers herself married to
the chance to contribute to it. Mordru); Uncertainty
Be good. little sister. I will be there soon. •Motivation: Upholding the Good
Love, •Wealth: 6
Jacques

TRANSCRIPT: Welcoming Speech PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY:

\
toNew Recruits, Earth Mordru, July 1 7, 2968.
Underground Resistance, This young lass Mysa-what a haunting creature she
Delivered by Jacques Foccart, is! The soul of a chlld in the body of a most pleasingly
mature woman, and. possessing powers that could rival my
Aug. 3, 2993. own.
Reminds me, she does, of another such enchantress of
Good morning everyone and welcome to Agni Base, 100 years past--chlld's soul, woman's pulchritude, and a
where you are about to undergo eight weeks of intensive goddess' power-who proved to be the greatest, most
training to join us as a full-fledged member of the fight to wicked animal who ever )jved.
save Earth. What strange game of fate has brought this Mysa to
I can feel the raw enthusiasm and dedication you all the Sorcerers' community just as I am poised to strike? I
bring to us. It radiates throughout the room, and it is quite sense she and I have a future together, perhaps a terrible
evident in your faces. But let me wam you: it is easy to one, perhaps not. She may possess the power to destroy all
feel that enthusiasm now, before your commitment has I have planned, or perhaps her destiny is not so foreboding.
been tested. I must watch her, control her. My instincts say she
You will feel your spirit utterly destroyed, rebuilt, and must be killed, and I am seldom wrong about such things.
then destroyed again, over and over, for weeks to come. And yet, there must be another way . . .
This is a fight for our lives and the very survival of our
planet, so you will be required to achieve peak levels of
training, conditioning, and preparedness. h is not going to
be easy. You probably have not done anything so difficult
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY:
in all your life. But your survival, and the survival of the
Mysa Nal, July 1 7, 2968.
men, women and beings beside you will depend on your
getting the best training possible. I had that dream again. That beautiful, handsome man
When you complete this training, you may not quite who's chasing me and laughing and wanting to kill me.
recognize yourself. You will have found inside yourself He's saying it's my fault that mother died. and no matter
strength, dedication, and courage you did not know you how many times I say I'm sorry, he just keeps getting
had. At the end of your training here, I promise you, you closer and closer with the horrible flaming sword.
will have tasted virtually every form of pain and anguish Somehow I always know it's really my father, because
known to humanity, but you will also feel as deep a pride he looks like the holos of him. But now the man turns into
and self-confidence as you have ever known. You will be this Mordru person, which is even scarier. I just get sweaty
ready to fight for your world. . . . and sick-feeling every time I even think about him, and
now he's in my dreams too.
I have tried so hard to get along with Mordru and to
show him that I belong in the Sorcerers' Community, and
all he seems to do is laugh at me or become angry with me

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 55

 and treat me like a child. He is so gifted and accomplished, Great Darkness." Due to her earlier assistance to the
I only wish I knew what it would take to get him to accept Legion, Mysa was given a special exemption to join well
me. after the required cutoff age of 18.
Like today. I told him I would return from my
meditations by 3 and what does he say? Not "Very good,"
or "I look forward to seeing you then," or "May your
meditations go well." No, he says, "Remember, your .lesson
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
is at 4."
He acts as if I'm a child who doesn't know that 3
comes before 4, or that I need extra reminders when I have
Nura Nal to Mysa Nal,
Aug. 1 0, 2992 •
�.
already made it clear I intend to meet my responsibilities. I
know I'm chronologically just 9 years old, but that doesn't Dear Mysa,
mean I don't have feelings. It doesn't mean a kind word I heard the news about you and Mordru, and just want
wouldn't hurt every once in a while . . . to say that if this is what you truly want, and if this is what
will make you happy then you have my blessing 100%.
But I ask you to please think this through carefully.
No Mysa. I have foreseen nothing, and will avoid doing so.
EXCERPT: ''TLG," Dec. 20, 2984, l respect your right to privacy and self-determination too
ll;;;;;;;iiiiillll page 35. much to start traipsing through your future.
This is, rather, a little advice from a concerned sister:
It can't possibly hurt to give this thing some time. Find out
The Pride and the Tradition: how Mordru will truly react to the strain of his duties and
the intoxication of his powers.
The White Witch To be candid, Mysa, I've got an entire world to worry
I AM CALLED: Mysa Nal. about these days, and as much as my heart wiiJ protest, I will
I WAS BORN: Sept. 2 I , 2959. find it impossible to help you out if this marriage doesn't
MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: Spell-casting. work. I have made a commitment to Naltor that will not
I HAVE WALKED WITH THE LEGION SINCE: allow me to intervene should you find yourself in trouble.
Feb. 3. 2984. Like everyone else, you must be free to make your own
HAIR: White. mistakes, learn from them, and extract yourself from them.
EYES: Pink. But please, Mysa, please think this one through
HEIGHT: 5'8". carefully. It is your life, but I will never stop loving you or
I AM FROM: Naltor. caring about what happens to you.
MUSIC I AM INTO: Naltorian Chants, Minstrel, With eternal love,
Classic Pop. Nura.
PURSUITS THAT BRING FULFILLMENT: The
study of magic, teaching, talking with Blok.
PREFERRED NOURISHMENT
SUSTENANCE: Roots, leaves, berries.
AND MEDICAL-PSYCHIATRIC LOG
MY LOVE AND I WERE BORN TO SPEND OUR EXCERPT: Brainiac 5,
TIME TOGETHER IN THIS WAY: In appreciation of
each other's differences.
Dec. 3, 2994.
GOALS AND DESTINY: To be the best I can be and
to protect my friends from danger. Subject: Mysa Nal.
WHAT I WILL BE IN THE NEXT LIFE: A little Notes: MN has clearly experienced a severe
druzzle who just watches and smiles to herself. psychological trauma that has tested her considerable
THE NEXT STEP IN MY JOURNEY TOWARD mettle and endurance. Since her rescue from Mordru, she
SELF-ACTUALIZATION: A greater acceptance of my has remained withdrawn and uncommunicative. She
own differences. expresses hostility or depression when questioned about her
THE STORY OF WHITE WITCH: Mysa has experiences on Tharn and her few disjointed answers
journeyed long and far to satisfy the longings deep inside consistently lay blame on herself for the failure of her
her soul. Before she even turned 9, she knew her destiny marriage.
did not lie on her home world of Naltor, where she lacked Earlier profiles had identified possible self-esteem
the native gift of precognition. So she journeyed to the difficulties which seem to have manifested dramatically
Sorcerers' World, where she discovered in her soul a most under severe stress of marriage to Mordru. Perhaps most
formidable mystic ability. That brought her into contact alarming of all, MN occasionally expresses hope that she
with the Legion and her older sister, Nura (Dream Girl), can return to Mordru and attempt once again to salvage the
when they joined forces to fight off Darkseid during "The marriage . . .

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 RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Member of
POEM: Haiku, unpublished, the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
wriHen Dec. 1 3, 2994. HAIR: Icy white.
EYES: Crysal
t clear blue.
HEIGHT: 5'5".
"Mysa"
HOME PLANET: Tharr.
Soundless in your heart
The magic is compassion:
HOBBIES: Legion-souvenir collecting, batball, kites,
cross-country skiing, skating.
You know love too well.
- Q.D. FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Cosmic Boy.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON POLAR
BOY: Never one to let a little setback rob him of his
enthusiasm, Polar Boy created the Legion of Substitute­
MEDICAL-PSYCHIATRIC LOG Heroes after being rejected for membership in the LSH. It's
EXCERPT: Brainiac 5, been his goal to gather the heroes who don't quite measure
up to LSH standards and train them to contribute in their
April 1 8, 2995. own unique way. Polar Boy's power is shared by all
inhabitants of his native world Tharr.
Subject: Mysa Nal.
Notes: MN's spirits up significantly, though for
unsettling reasons. She makes reference to a dream and to a TRANSCRIPT: Farewell speech
\
"she" who is "waiting for her," but MN will not elaborate.
She now expresses a desire to leave Talus and pursue this
upon the dissolution of the Legion
mysterious goal. I advise against allowing her to travel
alone at this time, but it is doubtful she will heed my
of Super-Heroes, by Brek Bonnin,
warnings. RD and RK indicate they will not allow me to
July 6, 2992.
hold MN against her will.
Will monitor closely to further determine current level BREK BANNIN: It is with great dismay that I stand
of stability and sanity. up here for the last time. No, that's okay, go ahead and cry.
I'm going to cry a little myself, I think. It's okay. This is . .
. As you can see, this is not easy for me. Or for any of us.
I'm sorry. I . . . As I look down on all your faces . . . l see
Brek Bannin/Polar Boy nothing but love and sympathy.
God, I'm going to miss you guys. Excuse me. (Pause.)

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DEX: 6 STR: 4 BODY: 5 You've all been really great. I mean it, you've done the
INT: 4 WILL: 5 MIND: 4 best job you could possibly have done. considering
INFL: 3 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 3 everything that's been going on. I hope nobody thinks of
INITIATIVE: 1 3 HERO POINTS: 70 ourselves as failures, because we dido 't fail. We tried our
best to fight for whal was right, and we did it to the very
end. We did it when things were worse than any Legion has
•Powers: Flame Immunity: 12, Ice Production: 12 ever seen. I'm sorry to sound so egotistical, but in a way,
•Skills: Vehicles: 6 we're the best, most heroic Legion ever.
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High); I really mean it, we weren't the ones who failed. Earth
Leadership failed us. Hey, I don't care what our lawyers say, let's be
•Motivation: Upholding the Good honest here. Earthgov was out to get us. And the people of
•Wealth: 6 Earth, who we've saved more times than they could count,
never stood up for us enough to make a difference.
You know, it's like Earthgov went after the Legion, and
the people didn't speak up. Well, heck, if that's what they
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," chose to do, that's their business. But now I say to those

lli;;;;;;;iiiilll
Oct. 3 1 , 2978, page 37. people, who's left to speak up for you if Earthgov starts
coming after you?
The funny thing is, none of us were ready to give up the
Friends of the Legion: fight. At least I know I'm not. But we all know we can do
more good some other way. One thing's for sure: the fight
Polar Boy
isn't ending tonight. It's just beginning.
NAME: Brek Bannin. Maybe Earthgov has killed the Legion, but damn it,
BIRTHDAY: Dec. 22, 2962. they didn't kill the Legion spirit.
POWER: To project cold. Thank you, everybody, good night and good-bye.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 57

FLYER: Distributed on Earth, Pol Krinn/Magnetic Kid
Dec. 1 1, 2992. DEX: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 5
lNT: 5 WILL: 5 MIND: 5
Friends of Brek Bannin lNFL: 4 AURA: 6 SPIRJT: 4
Brek Bannin is being held illegally. INITIATIVE: 1 6 HERO POINTS: 60
His only crime was speaking his mind.
Telling the truth.
That never used to be a crime, •Powers: Flight: 8, Magnetic Control: 1 2
and it shouldn't be now. •Skills: Martial Artist: 4, Vehicles: 4
Join us in our drive to free Brek Bannin. •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Pol's Powers do not function
And help let the truth be spoken again. at a temperature above 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
Send all contributions to: •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
FREEBREK •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
CODE: 0171-436-1604 •Wealth: 6
Essen

INTERNAL EXECUTIVE ORDER: �XCERPT: Legion Trading Card

Issued by Prince Evillo, Supreme #L-35-02/01 /86, issued
Ruler of Tartarus, the Satan to
May 29, 2986.
Intelligence Agency. Magnetic Kid
Dec. 27, 2994. REAL NAME: Pol Krinn.
BIRTHDATE: Dec. 21, 2968.
ski TARTARUS! HOME PLANET: Braal.
Tartarus: A Proud U.P. Member since 2991. POWER: Control of Magnetism.
OFACIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER ORIGIN: Powers are inherent in Braalians.
Starting immediately, you will conduct constant LEGION FACT: Magnetic Kid is the younger
surveillance on our new guest, Brek Bannin, with particular brother of Legion cofounder and first leader Cosmic Boy!
attention to his behavior around my daughters. Mr. Bannin
is authorized to provide them with instruction in the use of
their inherited hypnotic abilities and general super-hero
techniques, but he is at no time to touch any of their six EXCERPT: Interstellar Press,
forbidden locations or to make advances of any type toward
them.
Obituaries/Service 3,
Please keep the Instrument of Octave Adjustment in
June 20, 2989.
good repair and ready for use if Mr. Bannin fails to abide
by these restrictions. Pol Krinn, 20, Magnetic Kid of the Legion of Super­
Also, see if you can do something about the boy's Heroes, has died in action during the final stages of the
whining. If I hear one more lament about his years in Earth Magic Wars (see related story). Krinn, the younger brother
prisons or about how the Legion "only asked him once" to of founding Legionnaire Cosmic Boy. was hailed as a hero
rejoin their loathsome crew, I believe J will strangle the lad by teammates after sacrificing his life in a successful attempt
on the spot, which would create quite a tangle of United to free Zerox from the sorcerous barrier created by the Pro­
Planets red tape. Mysticism forces that held that world.
These orders are to be carried out completely and Tragically, Zerox was nonetheless destroyed hours later
wi'thout hesitation or, by Lucifer, you'll know who wields as the Pro-Mysticism forces were defeated.
the ultimate power on this world! According to former Legion Leader Brek Bannin, a
And please don't let any of my wives know about this. close friend of Krinn's, the fallen Legionnaire showed no
hesitation in throwing himself into a mystical chamber when
it became apparent the fortifications surrounding Zerox
could not be penetrated otherwise. "Pol just took off. There
was no stopping him," Bannin said. "He died like a hero."
Magnetic Kid joined the Legion of Super-Heroes three
years ago during the group's last major membership
turnover.

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 He's preceded in death by his mother, Ewa Krinn, and Today Tellus is working for the Circle. That's right.
is survived by his brother, Rokk Krinn, and his father, Hu The same Circle that is so consistently branded
Krinn. "unabashedly idealistic" and "too impatient in its wait for
socialjustice" by the "superior intellects.. ofCargggov.
Listen to Tel/us' story in his own words: ''I was lured
away from my home world of Hykraius by the siren call of
Tellus the human intellect, and my years in the Legion gave me
the fortuitous opportunity to examine itfirst hand. With an
DEX: 4 STR: 6 BODY: 8 open soul I experienced for myself the failure of this
INT: 10 WILL: 9 MIND: 10 intellectual approach during the Great Collapse and the
lNFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4 tragedy of Black Dawn and came to realize my ultimate
INITIATIVE: 1 7 HERO POINTS: 60 truths could not be found among the human intellects.
These truths were always waiting for me in the traditional
Circle beliefs of my own kind."

•Powers: Mind Probe: I I , Telekinesis: 7, Telepathy: 18, You have to admire a being so willing to listen not tO

Water Freedom: 7 the rules and conceits of the powelful, but to the voice of

•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High) his own soul.

• Drawbacks: Fatal Vulnerability to oxygen atmosph�res. Maybe you have that kind of courage. Maybe you're

Tellus requires a special nitrogen atmosphere for ready for a change in your heart and in your soul. Maybe

survival. you're ready to . . .

• Equipment:
LIFE SUPPORT HELMET [Sealed Systems: 25, BODY: Join us. 0 The Circle.

6]
The helmet allows Tellus to survive in oxygen
atmospheres. Quislet
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
•Wealth: 6 DEX: II STR: 0 BODY: I
INT: 5 WILL: 3 MIND: 8
JNFL: 3 A URA: 2 SPIRIT: 4
EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card JNITIATJVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 60
#L-36-02/ 1 /86, issued
Nov. 14, 2986. •Powers: Animate Objects: 9
•Skills: Gadgetry: 6, Vehicles: 6
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Quislet must be within 0 APs
Tellus of an Object in order to Animate it. 3 APs of time after
REAL NAME: Ganglios. he stops Animating the Object, the Object disintegrates.
BIRTHDATE: Feb. 12, 2968. •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
HOME PLANET: Hykraius. •Drawbacks: Fatal Vulnerability: Quislet cannot survive
POWER: Telepathy and telekinesis. outside of his exploration vessel for longer than 0 APs
ORIGIN: Powers are inherent in Hykrains. unless he is Anjmating (possessing) an Object.
LEGION FACT: Tellus comes from a watery world •Equipment:
and is unable to breath oxygen. EXPLORATION VESSEL [STR: 2, Boov: I I , Flight: 5,
Sealed Systems: 25, Thermal Vision: 5]
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
EXCERPT: Religious Pamphlet, •Wealth: N/A
distributed on Carggg, Mid-2994.
His Name was Tellus . . .
EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card
You remember him. The proud Legionnaire, noble
#L-37-02/1/86, issued
hero, revered citizen of the galaxy.
May 27, 2987.
But have you ever wondered where Tellus is today?
Why he chose to turn his back on the Legion long before
most of his human teammates understood the futility of
Quislet
what they were doing? REAL NAME: Quislet.
BIRTHDATE: Unknown.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 59

 HOME PLANET: Teall. LEGION-LEADER LOG ENTRY:
POWER: Can animate inanimate objects.
ORIGIN: "I'm the way I am." Polar Boy, July 23, 2987.
LEGION FACT: No one has ever actually seen this
tiniest of Legionnaires. Quislet remains inside the About Superboy: I'm not sure I can really explain
spaceship that brought him from his strange home this occurrence. We were all surprised when we first met
dimension of Teall. this Superboy and from the start, Brainiac 5 wondered if
Superboy maybe came from some sort of storm in the Time
Stream and maybe a mistake of our traveling to a "wrong"
LEGION INCIDENT REPORT: Filed past.
The one thing we're pretty sure about is that this could
by Dirk Morgna, Jan. 1 , 2989. never be the true Kal-E! because we actually saw this one
die when he was a teenager and as we all know, Kal-E! did
I'm not sure how to classify this one. The loss of many outstanding things in adulthood. Brainiac 5 has also
Quislet doesn't fall into the category of a resignation or a checked the historical records very thoroughly and still
death. With the destruction of its little ship by the Emerald can't find anything that says Kal-El did any public deeds as
Empress, Quislet was forced to return to its own dimension. Superboy.
Apparently the ship gave it more than just transportation. But that doesn't change the fact that this Superboy
The ship was what actually allowed Quislet to stay here. was a great hero. Because of that and because Brainiac 5
Wildfire agrees with my analysis, having spent more said we should study this unknown hero very closely, we
time than any of us with Quislet. He also . believes it's persuaded Superboy to become a Legionnaire when he
unlikely Quislet would be able to return to our dimension visited the 30th Century.
since Quislet's own people wanted Quislet for the theft of Unfortunately, we soon found out this hero was in
the ship, Quislet's only means of traveling here. reality being controlled by the mysterious figure in the
Quislet's loss will be felt keenly by the Legion. It was purple robe who called himself the Time Trapper. And that
a good fighter, a hard worker, and a lively led to the tragedy that is reported in the Case Log. But we
conversationalist. It kept things light when the going got should emphasize here by all means that this Superboy
tough. I wish Quislet weiJ back home. turned out to be a true hero after all, and we couldn't have
defeated the Time Trapper without Superboy and his
ultimate sacrifice.
Brainiac 5 continues to be unable to fully explain all
Kai-EI/Superboy these events, but he tends to have the theory and I think he
could be correct that Glorith of Baaldur may be involved in
DEX: 1 5 STR: 25 BODY: 1 8 some way. She maybe even was the figure in the robe. If
INT: 7 WILL: 20 MIND: 1 0 you have any more questions, you'd be best off asking
INFL: 7 AURA: lO SPIRIT: l 0 Brainiac 5.
INITIATIVE: 42 HERO POINTS: 100

•Powers: Directional Hearing: 6, Extended Hearing: 6,

PERSONAL WRITINGS: Glorith of
Flight: I I , Invulnerability: 1 9 , Heat Vision: 9,
Baaldur, Aug. 1 3, 2987.
Microscopic Vision: 13, Recall: 13, Sealed Systems: I I ,
Super Breath: 10, Super Hearing: 6 , Superspeed: 9, I suppose l owe it to my legend to get down in writing
Systemic Antidote: 14, Telescopic Vision: 10, Thermal the details of this Superboy business.
Vision: 10. X-Ray Vision: 10 Really quite a brilliant stroke, I think. Others might
•Skills: Charisma (Persuasion): 10 have panicked or blundered it all away when they realized
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (Low); their careful manipulations in the Time Stream were
Lightning Reflexes; Sharp Eye unraveling. Not this lady. I discovered the missing pieces­
•Drawbacks: Fatal Vulnerability to kryptonite, Range of 2 the key convergence in the 20th Century of Superman, the
APs; Loss Vulnerability: magic, Range of 0 APs; Loss Legion, and this Superboy.
Vulnerability: lack of yellow sun radiation, Range of 0 Instead of panicking, I merely caused the events to take
APs (Note: All of Superboy's Loss Vulnerabilities affect place as they were always meant to, so that the critically
all of his Attributes and Powers) important course of 20th Century history remained
•Alter Ego: Clark Kent, Kal-E! undisturbed. I will leave it to wiser students of time to
•Motivation: Upholding the Good determine why my spells left out this piece in the first place,
•Wealth: 5 but I assume I will gain more insight into the workings of
the Time Stream as 1 increase my mastery over it.

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 ln any event, the Time Line appears to be right back Dox was able to prove the improbable thesis that
where it was always meant to be-the formation of the Shakespeare was being "consumed" by the virus and
·.
Legion, the fall of Mordru, and my opportunity to rule the "reconstructed" in a similar but modified fashion. Blood
Cosmos all intact. samples and other biopsy specimens revealed intense
My only regret i s that the gorgeous S u perboy concentrations of the virus. It is important to note that
specimen did not survive the necessary chain of events. I Shakespeare appears to be non-infectious. as the virus
would have liked to have explored that morsel further. . . . seemingly has mutated in such a manner as to affect only
the host body.
As Shakespeare became accustomed to the changes

POEM: Haiku, unpublished, occurring in his body. he was able to demonstrate increased
s t rength, speed, and endurance. The most startling
written Aug. 5, 2987. transformation was the sudden increase in his mass and
height. Shakespeare began the process at the height of

"Superboy"
5' 10" and 170 pounds, and as of this writing he is 6'2" and

Kal-E! of Krypton
300 pounds. The unusually high weight-to-height ratio is
due to the increase in muscle an� skeletal density. It
You carne so far to see us.
appears that he's continuing to grow, but Dox expects him
Friend in need-brother.
to reach a maximum size within weeks.
- Q.D.
The other significant aspect of this "infection's"
progress is that nervous tissue is unaffected, which forces
Richard Kent Shakespeare's central nervous system to adapt on its own
to the changes. This explains the lack of coordination
Shakespeare/Impulse Shakespeare has experienced as his body adapted . Scans
have revealed a speeding up of synaptic responses t o
DEx: 13 STR: 1 1 BODY: 10 accommodate the changes i n his body.
INT: 9 WILL: 1 2 MIND: l O As Shakespeare's body mutates, it will presumably
lNFL: 10 AURA: 8 SPIRIT: 10 become impossible to collect further specimens as his skin
INITIATIVE: 38 HERO POINTS: 70 has already become too dense to penetrate routinely with
anything short of Daxarnite medical devices . . . .

•Powers: Extended Hearing: 8 , Invu lnerability: 1 3 ,

Jumping: 8 , Runn ing: 8 , Superspeed: 2 , Telescopic
Vision: 10, X-Ray Vision: 12
EXCERPTED REPORT: Science Police
•Skills: Charisma: 12, Medicine: 10, Scientist: 6
Earth, Internal Security Division,
•Advantages: Attractive; Connection: Legion of Super­
Heroes (High); Lightning Reflexes; Sharp Eye
May 6, 2990.
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
Operation Nutcracker Outline
•Wealth: 5
Subject: Legionnaire Impulse.
We recommend particular attention be given to
recently inducted Legionnaire Richard Kent Shakespeare,
MEDICAL JOURNAL EXCERPT: code n a m e I m p u l s e . A d m itted on Querl Dox ' s

"JUPMA," Jan. 1 0, 2989, page recommendation, Impulse has already demonstrated a

growing popularity among the Earth masses. He is highly
430, ''Viral Progression," powered, charismatic, idealistic, and good-looking,
by Dr. Raub Woker. lending an attraction to the group that we believe i s
contrary to the recently revised Earthgov priorities, as
outlined in this month's Internal Security Highlighter.
. . . Of all the medical students exposed to the virus Shakespeare's early history is unexceptional. He
while working at the environmental labs in Metropolis, earned good grades as a medical student but had to
Richard Kent Shakespeare was the only one to develop abandon his studies when he became ill. Due to the
symptoms. The v i r u s w a s originally d e e m e d to be changes brought about by his illness, he was admitted to
hannless, so Shakespeare's symptoms were thought to be the Legion. Even as a Legionnaire he is trying to continue
psychosomatic, until Querl Dox proved otherwise. his education and has earned a Paramedical Certificate,
Early symptoms demonstrated by Shakespeare with which he can administer to the basic medical needs
included extreme fatigue, muscular and skeletal pain, and emergencies the Legion might encounter.
low-grade persistent fever, and loss of coordination. If we are serious about this operation, Shakespeare
Later s y m p t o m s included weight gain, increase i n represents the type of Legionnaire who must first and
skeletal a n d m u s c l e m a s s , increase in strength, and most effectively be discredited and defused as a potential
increased reflexes. rallying point for the Legion and its sympathetic public.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 61

 We are indeed fortunate to returp this member to our
REPORT: Science Police Earth,
0 Internal
ranks. I like his idealism, which doesn't seem to have
Security Division, wavered since his flTSt stint in the Legion, and the way he

Sept. 9, 299 1 . interacts with the others (though his "interactions" with
Kono tend to be a bit disruptive).
Seems to have an innate ability to relate to the
Operation Nutcracker Update stratospheric mumbo-jumbo Brainy throws around so
Subject: Legionnaire Impulse. casually. Kent may sometimes serve as a valuable
Interstellar Press reports Shakespeare has escaped interpreter between Brainy and those of us who are a bit
Earth and is a fugitive. This department has too much at more fluent in conversational Interlac.
stake to allow him to evade punishment. Public perception Combat skills are currently fair. A little brushing up is
is at stake after Shakespeare's confrontation with SPE's got probably all that's needed. Ongoing medical training is a
such widespread holoplay. This department's public decided plus and could help keep Brainy free to concentrate
reaction to his transgressions has made it imperative to SPE on nonmedical matters.
pride and respect that he be held accountable for his
disrespectful behavior.
It is our recommendation that our contacts within the
ICC, the Dominion information agencies and elsewhere be
Myg/Karate Kid II
employed to bring Shakespeare back to Earth to face all

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charges. DEX: 9 STR: 5 BODY: 6
We suspect he will contact other former Legionnaires, lNT: 6 WILL: 7 MIND: 6
and we suggest the best chance of locating him is to keep INFL: 5 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 5
tabs on that collection of contacts.
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 60

.
PRISONER DISPOSITION REPORT:
0 lmskian
•Skills: Acrobatics: 5, Martial Artist: I I , Military Science:
4, Thief: 6, Weaponry: 6
Occupation Army, Braal- •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (Low);
1 3, Nov. 1 0, 2991 . Lightning Reflexes
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
•Wealth: 7
Subject: Richard Kent Shakespeare
Prisoner was uninjured by the Damper Field, which is
to be expected, since he's non-Braalian and possesses no
magnetic abilities.
As an Earth resident, his service under the Braalian
EXCERPT: Editorial, Interstellar
army is extraordinary, and he refuses to discuss reasons
Press, p. 1 9, Feb. 1 3, 299 1 .
behind it. However, it seems safe to assume he enlisted in
that army for protection from Earthgov agents who have The campaign of distortion and demagoguery
pursued him since his membership in the Legion of Super­ continues on Earth with the government's thinly disguised
Heroes. smear campaign against one of the Legion of Super-Heroes'
This office has refused to cooperate with those agents latest inductees, Myg (Karate Kid).
in the "extradition" of Shakespeare. We are not in Earthgov is accurate in pointing out that Myg grew up
sympathy with that government nor its campaign of on the violent, lawless world of Lythyl. Yes, he was a
harassment and terror against current and former willing participant in what the United Planets regard as a
Legionnaires. We recommend instead cooperating with the corrupt and brutal regime there. But that is where the
plan submitted by Querl Dox that would place Shakespeare Earthgov accounts and the truth diverge.
in a secure section of the medical facilities on Quarantine. Since leaving Lythyl, Myg has dedicated himself to
Having participated in this conflict only as a personal reform. He received four years of training in the
noncombatant, we believe Shakespeare poses no ongoing Legion Academy, earning high marks for attitude,
threat to this army's military goals. philosophy, and heroism. There are dozens of Terrans who
owe their lives to rescues he performed during his training.
All of the Earthgov-reported examples of "lawlessness"
appear to be wildly exaggerated or completely fabricated.
LEGION-LEADER JOURNAL ENTRY:
Reep Daggle, Dec. 29, 2995.
Subject: Kent Shakespeare, Personnel Evaluation

62 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

LEGION DEPUTY-LEADER LOG Marak Russen/Atmos
ENTRY: Polar Boy, Aug. 1 3, 299 1 .

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DEx: 7 STR: I I BODY: 6
Let me say here and now and for the record that I
(NT: 5 Wn.L: 6 MIND: 6
completely blame Earthgov for what's happened to Myg. (NFL: 6 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4
I've warned them about their harassment and bullying, and INITIATIVE: 1 8 HERO PorNTS: 60
that not every Legionnaire is going to be able to take it all
the time. Someday one of us was going to bite back, and
with what's happened to Wildfire and Timber Wolf and •Powers: Energy Blast: 12, Flight: 8, Force Field: I 0,
Reflecto, any one of us could of done what Myg did today. Sealed Systems: 20
I can't blame him one bit for his actions, and I'm a •Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): 7
little proud that somebody had the nerve to stick up for Sun •Bonuses: Miscellaneous: Atmos can use his Energy Blast
Boy and me when those SPE broad-shoulders showed up to through his Force Field.
practically drag us to the President's chambers. It wasn't • Limitation: Miscellaneous: Atmos' Force Field surrounds
right of them to ma.ke it look like we were being arrested or only his body; it is not spherical.
something after we were the only ones that stood between •Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (Low)
Earth and utter destruction. •Drawbacks: Strange Appearance
So I'm a little glad Myg did what he did, even though •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
they're now going to hunt him down and throw him in jail. •Wealth: 6
He shouldn't of run because we would of been able to get
him the best representation possible and made sure the
people knew it wasn't his fault.
Now Myg is on his own, and when he does get caught,
EXCERPT: "TLG," Jan. 23, 2989,
it will look to the people of Earth like he's the one who was
page 36.
to blame for what happened today.
I just hope they remember he could of killed those
SPEs instead �f just knocking a few of them out. It was just
Allies & Companions:
a small mistake and considering the way they've harassed
him and dragged his name through the mud, I don't see
Atmos
how anyone could blame him. I AM CALLED: Marak Russen.
I WAS BORN: March 15, 2965.
MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: Nuclear manipulation,
EXCERPT: Dominion Weisinger giving him strength, flight, quasi-invulnerability, and
nuclear bolts.
Chambers, Experimental Subiect MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEGION IS:
records, Jan. 7, 2993. Close friend of Dream Girl.
HAIR: Red.
EYES: White.
Subject: Myg/"Karate Kid U."
HEIGHT: 6'6".
Subject captured by Science Police Earth 12/29/92
I AM FROM: Xanthu.
after destroying several patrol vehicles solely through use
THE LEGIONNAIRE I MOST ADMIRE IS:
of martial artS. While subject was in custody, this agency,
Dream Girl.
through SPE Executive Officer, requested and received
THE STORY OF ATMOS: Atmos was chosen by
possession of the specimen, who has been placed in the
the ruling board of Xanthu to take over Star Boy's role as
Weisinger Chambers.
planetary protector. He was bathed in the radiations of a
All indications are that he is of human stock and a
comet in hopes of producing powers similar to Star Boy's
likely candidate for muta-paragenetics. It is our hope to
but was gifted instead with his unusual and unique nuclear­
induce a sonic-projection system to enhance his already
based powers.
legendary martial arts skills. It is anticipated that mindwipe
technology will preserve acquired skills while producing a
cooperative, loyal specimen.
CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT:
Dominion Earthgov Embassy
Employee Evaluation Form, Nov.
a, 2992.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 63

 Earthgov Embassy •Powers: Sensory Bl.ock: 6, Sonic Beam: I I
•Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): 6, Gadgetry: 4, Military
of the Dominion of Elia
Science: 4
Subject: Marak Russen.
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Sensory Block can only be
While we are delighted to have the physical abilities
used on transmission devices to jam signals.
of Marak Russen offered to us, this agency questions his
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
usefulness as an in-front-of-the-cameras representative of
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low)
Earthgov and suggests this volunteer to our cause be
•Drawbacks: Physical Restriction (He must wear the
transferred to other duties.
respirator mask to live); Strange Appearance
Beyond doubt, Russen could have been one of the
•Equipment:
most powerful and most popular Legionnaires had he
RESPIRATOR MASK [Boov: 4, Sealed Systems: 4]
joined at the group's height. But because of the group's
•Motivation: Seeking Justice
recent lack of leadership and organization, Russen had no
•Wealth: 5
true opportunity to excel in his brief stint during the
Legion's troubled days. Also, his arrogance and his conceit
limited his performance, as well as hjs popularity with the
media and public. CRIMINAL FILES: Science Police,
Thus he is of questionable value to this government,
though he fancies himself another Dirk Morgna. In fact.
April 28, 2975.
Russen's ego and susceptibility to the flattery of auractive
females make him manageable, but his high-handed NAME: Myke-4 Astor of Khundish Calish-Aetia.
manner and lack of popularity appear to considerably limit ALIASES: Echo.
his appeal as any sort of liaison or representative. BACKGROUND: Born with destructive sonic
By contrast, his advanced nuclear-based abilities and powers. Khundish experimentation has caused
quasi-hypnotic force of will could be of considerable use disfigurement, permanent respirator-mask affixed and is

after mindwipe, and we recommend he be transferred to the required for survival. Fled oppression of Khundish rule,
chambers at the first possible convenience. entered United Planets with seemingly little concept of rule
of just law.
CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Believed to be working
together with small-time band of pranksters, "The Demon
EXCERPT: Dominion Weisinger Mother's Little Angels," who are suspected of vandalizing
Chambers, Experimental Subiect Khundish Embassies and sabotaging Khundish diplomatic
operations.
records, March 30, 2995. Astor's sonic emissions are powerful enough to knock
over walls and disable opponents.
Subject: BION STATUS: At large.
Subject has performed superbly in intermediate test
phase, tracking down and destroying experimental subject I
Marak Russen.
Russen was released and given two days in which to
EXCERPT: Legion Recruitment
flee before BION was allowed to pursue. Using several of Report. Filed by Recruitment
his composite powers, BION was able to locate the subject
quickly. He engaged Russen immediately and physically
Committee Chairman Brek
overwhelmed him without effort. Russen proved no match
Bannin, May 1 6, 299 1 .
for the combined powers of the Legionnaires and was
destroyed quickly and efficiently. SUBJECT: Echo, Myke-4 Astor.
Test deemed successful. Recommend we proceed with NOTES: Echo's power of projecting sound is useful
final-phase testing. in stopping opponents and knocking things down. Echo has
shown good control and doesn't seem to want to injure
people unnecessarily, even in the heat of battle, which is

Myke-4 Astor/Echo good.

His past convictions are not too serious, and his fame
for helping people escape from worlds where the Khunds

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DEx: 5 STR: 5 BODY: 6
have taken over could be valuable or invaluable. Echo is
INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 4 now on Earth because the Khunds have hired bounty
lNFL: 5 AuRA: 4 SPrRIT: 6 hunters to hunt him down, and he hopes to be safe from
lNTTIATIVE: 15 HERO POINTS: 60 them here. Because of his well-known jamming of terrorist
signals at the Shindand Incident, he's very popular with

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 people in general and especially the people who are really Planet o f Origin: Earth
anti-Khund, so he could be outstandingly valuable to the Bobb has already undergone some rudimentary
Legion at this time. training in the use of his power but requires a great deal
Echo's ideas about law and right and wrong are very more, particularly in the area of self-discipline. His
different from many of ours, and he might find it hard to tendency to show off and his enthusiasm for adventure
put up with everything Eanhgov is doing, but he says he's may, if unchecked, endanger himself and others. However.
willing to try. it is vital to provide this training without discouraging
Bobb's exuberance, one of the primary assets he brings to
this son of work.

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His power includes the ability to encase objects and
REPORT: Science Police Earth, people in a crystal shell or to change the molecular
Internal Security Division, structure of an object to crystalline form. Unfonunately, his

Sept. 1 3, 299 1 . levels of concentration are low at this time, and he has
difficulty maintaining the crystal forms for a satisfactory
period. Concentration exercises recommended. Karate Kid
Operation Nutcracker Update consultation requested.
Subject: Legionnaire Echo.
We have a problem with our Khundish contacts. We
had promised to deliver them Echo, and now our Carggg­
Shwar sources say he's left Earth and hooked up with a
LEGION-LEADER LOG ENTRY:
social-resistance ring there known as "The Gnats."
Apparently disheartened by Black Dawn and lack of
Timber Wolf, May 1 0, 299 1 .
support for Legion. P.R. problem as well-Earth public
Recruitment: Brek approached Crystal Kid this
still perceives him as anti-Khund hero, and his anti­
morning. He found him on Mars. When the Legion
Earthgov sentiments are now being reported in the
Academy closed, where Bobb was a teacher, he decided to
independent press. . . .
pursue other avenues and went to Mars. Brek said Bobb
doesn't have as much spirit due to the bad times we face.
but then who among us does, Brek stated. Bobb doesn't
Bob& Kohan/Crystal Kid know right now if he wants to join the Legion. Brek
recommends that Bobb's powers are very good, and he's

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very well trained and usually has high spirits, so we should
DEX: 5 STR: 5 Boov: 4
keep making him want to join. I will go along with that if
lNT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 4
everybody thinks that's the best thing.
lNFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 3
INITIATIVE: 12 HERO POINTS: 50

EXCERPT: Dominion Weisinger �

•Powers: Crystal Production: 10
•Skills: Military Science: 2, Vehicles: 2
Chambers, Experimental Subiect \.-.--'
•Bonuses: Bobb can form crystal from air to create shields
records, Aug. 1 , 2993.
and to throw as projectiles.
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Transmutation can only Subject: Bobb Kohan/Crystal Kid.
change matter to crystal. The crystallization only lasts as Arrested 6/12/93 for disseminating Anti-Earthgov
long as he concentrates. propaganda. Editor/publisher of anti-Earthgov newsletter,
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (Low) The Hope. Admitted to Weisinger Chambers 7/18/93 after
•Drawbacks: Serious Irrational Attraction to showing off sentencing to Ossining Work Farm. Earthgov lodged no
•Motivation: ThriJJ of Adventure protest over transfer of prisoner for purposes of genetic
•Wealth: 6 experimentation. Mutation basis of Kohan's formidable
powers suggests this will be productive subject.

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EXCERPT: Legion Academy
Student Files, Entered by Luornu Stig Ah/Reflecto
Durgo Taine, Dec. 1 2, 2983.

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DEX: 6 STR: 6 BODY: 6
INT: 5 WrLL: 4 MIND: 4
Bobb Kohan INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 3
Age: 1 3 lNJTlATIVE: 1 7 HERO POINTS: 60

THE LEGION Of SUPER-HEROES 65

•Powers: Reflection/Deflection: 15 was that the android was also releasing a slow-acting
•Advantages: Connections: Rimborian Government poisonous gas that seeped past Reflecto's protective power.
'
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low) This dishonest and cowardly attack succeeded, and
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power Reflecto died on July 7, 2991.
•Wealth: 5 Reflecto gave his life to fight illegal government
interference and abuse and will always be remembered on
Rimbor as one of our greatest heroes.

EXCERPT:
"The Heroes of Rimbor," page 1 7, Staq Mavlen/Fire Lad
published Dec. 1 2, 2992. DEx: 6 STR: 3 BODY: 4
lNT: 3 WILL: 7 MIND: 2
REFLECTO INFL: 2 AuRA: 2 SPIRIT: 2
One of the greatest and mightiest heroes in Rimbor's lNlTIATIVE: 1 1 HERO POINTS: 60
history was Reflecto, whose real name was Stig Ah.
Stig was born on Dec.. 17, 2956, in the Anerly Park
section of Rimbor, where he grew up. When he was 6, 8, Flame Projection: 8
•Powers: Flame Immunity:
young Stig was injured in a powersphere accident that •Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
covered him in something called null radiation. Everybody (High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low); Leadership
thought Stig was not affected by the accident, but all that •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
changed when a construction girder was accidentally •Wealth: 5
dropped over Stig's bead. It looked to everyone like Stig
had no chance, but they were all amazed to see the girder
bounce back up into the sky harmlessly, as if it had hit an
invisible wall just above Stig.
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
Doctors carefully examined the remarkable boy and
May 1 6, 2977, page 52.
discovered that he could repel any object that threatened
him. That's why he took the name Reflecto and became a
great hero. Any time somebody tried to injure him, he
Friends of the Legion:
could "Reflect" the attack and escape uninjured. Fire Lad
Reflecto used his powers to protect Rimbor from
NAME: Staq Mavlen.
disasters, attacks, and illegal government interference. He
BIRTHDAY: July 2 1 , 2961 .
served as a shining example of how to combine the POWER: Breathes fire and can tolerate high
freedoms of Rimbor with the responsibilities that must go
temperatures.
hand-in-hand with that freedom. RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Member of
When he was 1 7 , Stig was invited to try out for
the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
Legion membership in a contest with fellow Rimborian Jo
HAIR: Fiery yellow-orange.
Nah (see ULTRA BOY). But, though he scored very well,
EYES: Blazing yellow.
Stig lost that contest to Jo, who went on to become one of
HEIGHT: 5' 10".
the greatest Legionnaires of all time.
HOME PLANET: Shwar.
Ironically, Jo at one point impersonated Reflecto HOBBIES: Fantasy role-playing games, sculpting,
during a mission in which Jo lost his memory and forgot
cooking, glass-blowing.
that he was actually Ultra Boy. Until he regained his FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Sun Boy.
memory, Jo pretended he was the famous Rimborian hero
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON FIRE
Reflecto, whom he'd admired since childhood.
LAD: Staq gained his power by inhaling the fumes of a
Stlg continued his career as the protector of Rimbor
fiery meteor that crashed near his home. He tried out for the
until 2991, when he was invited once again to join the
Legion of Super-Heroes but was rejected and became a
Legion, only this time he didn't have to win a test to gain
charter member of the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
membership. The Legion was being harassed by the illegal
and immoral tyranny of the Earth government and needed
new members to help fight that important battle.
But sadly, Reflecto's stay with the Legion was brief
EXCERPT: The Earth Times, page 1 ,
and tragic. Only months after joining, Reflecto was
searching for criminals involved in the famous Black Dawn
Jan. 1 7, 2992.
disaster when he was attacked by an android named
Molecule Master. LSH-ER INJURES FIVE I N
Reflecto's power protected him from most of the
Molecule Master's attacks, but what Reflecto didn't know
GRAFFITI-ARTIST FRACAS

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 METROPOLIS-Five people were injured, one control Dominator technology because it is plant based.
seriously, after the Legion of Super- Heroes became Use the APs of his Plant Control Power as the AV and

i!iJ
engaged in a struggle with police while anempting to EV of such attempts.
',

apprehend a graffiti artist atop the St. Lucia's Tower here

I
this afternoon.
According to a Science Police Earth spokesman,
Legionnaire Staq Mavlen, Fire Lad. refused to leave the
EXCERPT: ''The Legion Groupie,"
area when SPE officers responded to a complaint about the Dec. 2 1 , 2976, page 1 36.
artist's dangerous perch. Apparently agitated by the SPE's
actions. Fire Lad emitted what the SPE described as "an
involuntary nasal discharge," which ignited trees and
Friends of the Legion:
bushes around him. Three bystanders and an SPE officer Chlorophyll Kid
suffered minor bums in the resulting blaze.
NAME: Ral Benem.
The serious injury occurred to the graffiti artist, who
BIRTHDAY: Aug. 1 5 , 2960.
lost his footing during this fracas and fell from the tower.
POWER: Control of plant growth.
Witnesses said he was apparently convulsing because of
RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Member of
smoke from the fire or possibly because of laughter. . . .
the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
HAIR: Warrn, sunny blond.
EYES: Fertile, friendly green.
REPORT: Anti-Earthgov Resistance HEIGHT: 5'8".
Movement, Intermediate Training HOME PLANET: Mardru.
HOBBIES: Eating, watching bolos. gardening. music.
Report, Filed by Feliz Alana, FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Phantom Girl (but
May 24, 2993. don't tell Ultra Boy).
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON
CHLOROPHYLL KID: Ral's origin story i s a load o f
Subject: Staq Mavlen fertilizer-literally! H e gained his powers when h e fell into
Mavlen has shown great improvement in the control a vat of super-fertilizer. He applied for Legion membership
of his power and seems to be well on his way to complete but didn't make the grade. Still, the Substitute-Heroes
control and the ability to generate far greater volumes of eagerly recruited him as a charter member of their fine
name than in the past. The ability to breath fire and to organization.
withstand extreme heat and names will certainly prove
useful in our fight.
Mavlen also shows some leadership potential, which
could be of great importance since no other natural leader
EXCERPT: The Earth Times, Page
seems to be emerging from their group. He shows promise 1 22, Aug. 28, 2992.
of developing charisma and self-confidence, necessary
qualities for a leader under combat conditions.
FORMER LSH-ER BENEM
ARRESTED, THEN ESCAPES
METROPOLIS-RaJ Benem, formerly Chlorophyll
Kid of the Legion of Super-Heroes, escaped from the
DEX: 6 STR: 4 BODY: 4 custody of Science Police Earth early this morning after he

4 was arrested for illegal interference with an SPE

INT: 5 WILL: 4 MIND:
investigation.
lNFL: 3 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 3
Benem, who's suspected of working in opposition to
INITIATIVE: 1 6 HERO POINTS: 60
Earthgov since the July 6 disbanding of the Legion, was
charged with harassment of the SPE officers who are
investigating the allegedly treasonous activities of Benem's
•Powers: Plant Control: 10, Plant Growth: 10
Legion teammate Brek Bam1in. Bannin was arrested Aug.
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
22 after his participation in the highly publicized Pizza Hall
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low)
Insurrection.
•Drawbacks: Miscellaneous: Chlor has a speech
Benem's exact means of escape today is unknown,
impediment. He stutters.
though the ceiling of his cell was apparently destroyed by a
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
fully grown tree found in the detainment unit. According to
•Wealth: 5
investigating officer Shvaughn Erin, Benem apparently
•Note: Chlor has recently discovered that he can alter and
made use of his powers to grow the tree from a seed. Erin

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 67

 said the SPE is at a loss to determine how the seed entered MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEGION IS:
the cell despite the thorough searches that are standard Member ofthe Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
procedure. HAIR: Brown.
Warrants have been issued for Benem's arrest, and the EYES: Hazel
SPE suspects he will attempt to link up with illegal HEIGHT: 6'.
underground resistance movements, Erin said. . . . I AM FROM: Earth.
THE LEGIONNAIRE I MOST ADMIRE IS:
Valor.

REPORT: Anti·Earthgov Resistance THE STORY OF PORCUPINE PETE: Pete was

born with very tough skin and eventually developed spiny
Movement, Intermediate Training growths that grew into quills. As he grew, Pete discovered

Report, Filed by Feliz Alana, he could shoot these quills from his skin much like a
porcupine would, so he practiced conscientiously and
July 3, 2993. ultimately tried out for the Legion of Super-Heroes, only to
be rejected. He then joined the Substitute-Heroes

Subject: Ral Benem

Benem has shown encouraging improvement and
creativity in the use of his powers. Intense training has
allowed him to increase the growth rate of plants
REPORT: Science Police Earth,
dramatically, so that certain plants themselves become
Arrest Report, January 20, 2992.
effective projectiles. He's mastered the rearrangement and
manipulation of plant-based technology, which should M9W-272-78 INTERFERENCE WITH AN
make RaJ invaluable in our fight against the Dominion.
OFFICER
Further fitness training is necessary to continue Ral's TIME: I I :01 am
weight loss and increase his stamina. He is currently not in
LOCATION: Grand Central Spaceport
adequate condition to survive in battlefield situations. SUSPECT: Peter Dursin
Generally, he shows an eagerness to improve himself
DESCRIPTION: While attempting to subdue a
and takes direction well.
suspect allegedly hijacking commuter cruiser Palmer 1 2 1 1
from Metropolis spaceport, SPE officer Hold was
distracted from his duties by Peter Dursin, also known as
Legionnaire Porcupine Pete.
Dursin failed to heed the warnings of SPE officers
present at the scene and shot off an uncontrolled salvo of
DEx: 5 STR: 5 BODY: 5
spines at the perpetrator. Despite mishandling of situation,
INT: 4 WILL: 3 MJND: 4
suspect was pinned to cruiser wall and forced to drop
INFL: 4 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 4 weapon.
INITIATIVE: 1 3 HERO POINTS: 60 Dursin has attempted to cover up his irresponsible
actions by charging that officers would have allowed
hijacked cruiser to leave. Officers were busy formulating
•Powers: Projectile Weapons: 1 1 safer, more proper strategy when Dursin interfered.
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance Dursin has been detained on charges of interfering
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low) with an officer. A full investigation has been initiated. The
•Motivation: Upholding the Good Legion has been informed that it must file all reports in the
•Wealth: 5 9 1 9 - 7 3 2 series as a result of this incident and that
significant fines will likely be assessed.

EXCERPT: "TLG," Aug. 1 2, 2986,

ll;;;;;;iiii\llll page 42. PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Peter Dursin Lydda Jath Krinn,
to

Allies & Companions: March 22, 2995.

Porcupine Pete
Hi Lydda,
I AM CALLED: Peter Dursin. I was talking to Tenzil (he wanted to use Staq's hair
MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS: July 7, 2965. and my quills to roast marshmallows) and he mentioned
MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: To shoot quills from my that you were on Talus with Rokk and the rest of the
body. Legionnaires. So I thought I'd write and say "hello." I

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 didn't write when you were on Braal because there's MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEGION IS:
always the risk that a letter could fall into the wrong hands, Member ofthe Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
especially on an occupied planet. There was some fear the HAIR: Purple.
lmskians could have potentially been cooperating with EYES: Pale yellow.
Eanhgov. HEIGHT: 5'8".
Anyway, how are you doing on Talus? Haven't had I AM FROM: Somahtur.
that baby yet? You know, you and Rokk deserve all the THE LEGIONNAIRE I MOST ADMIRE I S :
happiness you can get. You two were always so nice to me, Cosmic Boy.
even when I wasn't exactly skilled with my powers. THE STORY OF INFECTIOUS LASS: Drura's
But you should see me now. Jacques and Troy and dream of membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes was
their officers are excellent teachers. They're also pretty destined never to be when the Legion deemed her power
tough taskmasters. but I guess that's what it takes to get the too dangerous to others. But through this adversity she has
job done and stay alive in this game. I'm proud to say that I found the courage to join the Legion of Substitute-Heroes
have complete control over my quills. 1 can aim them and work toward greater control of her powers.
accurately and vary their speeds. 1 can even shoot one at a
time if I want.
I've also built up a few muscles. I know, hard to
believe. Chlorophyll Kid is slim and trim, and I've got
EXCERPT: The Somahtur Vector,
muscles. Next thing you know, they'll put brains in my Page 1 -B, Feb. 3, 2992.
head. Ha-ha.
Anyway, the Subs are really shaping up. Hope we get
the chance for a reunion soon. You won't recognize us. Legion Life No Dream Come True
Well, time to get back to work, I'm on night watch tonight. For Somahturiot Super-Lass
Miss you,
Drura Sehpt is the spirited girl from Carling who's
Pete
tried to accomplish something few Somahturiots have
managed in the history of our world: to live a fairly normal
life away from Somahtur. Recently she took the boldest
step yet in that ambitious quest-membership in the Legion
of Super-Heroes.
But when reached by holo from Legion headquarters
DEX: 5 STR: 3 BODY: 4
last week, Drura told The Vector that the life of a
!NT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 3
Legionnaire isn't as idyllic as one might suspect. "No, this
!NFL: 2 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 3
is not the life I've dreamed of," she explained. "The
lNITIATIVE: l l HERO POINTS: 60 government here has been less-than-accommodating and
the population seems almost encouraged to openly express
its xenophobia. That's not a great thing when you're an
•Powers: Poison Touch: 13 alien from a planet of disease-spreaders."
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Drura must make a dice roll Drura said she rarely goes out on missions anymore
at the beginning of each game. If she rolls a natural 2, because it can take literally a week to tend to the
she infe.cts another Player Character at random to be paperwork, police interviews, court appearances, and
determined by the GM. depositions being required by Earthgov for even the
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance briefest and most routine of missions.
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low) Further, she's been threatened with deportation if she
•Motivation: Upholding the Good inadvertently infects a single Eanh resident. . . .
•Wealth: 5

r?.ll EXCERPT: "TLG", Feb. 8, 2984, PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE

� page 78. (ENCODED): Jacques Foccart
Drura Sehpt, March 22, 2993.
to

Allies & Companions: Dear Drura,

Our meeting last night was most enjoyable. It seems
Infectious Lass that Earthgov's unconscionable behavior has done little to
I AM CALLED: Drura Sehpt. drive the joy from your heart. The sparkle in your eyes
MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS: May 27, 2966. lifted me from the depths to which I had fallen and
MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: To create unwellness in refreshed my spirit. Is that love? I don't know, but having
my opponents. you near me can only be a good thing.

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 69

 You speak so wisely. You take my confusion over the BARETTA WEST: . . . Why the Legion of Super­
complexity of this diseased world and transform it into Heroes, well-known though it may be for its wacky
understanding. You show me again where the beauty of membership and foolhardy adventures, could stoop so low
Earth and its humanity lies. With you by my side perhaps as to recruit a person whose only power is to project pretty
we really can help rid this world of its despotic leadership. colors is beyond comprehension.
Come join me in Agni. Lend me your heart and your mind. Not only is this alien Color Kid's power well-nigh
With Love, useless, he is clumsy and inadequately trained to take on
Jacques missions in which the lives of innocent humans are
frequently at stake.
Some call him a hero for what he did today, but I call

Ulu Vakk/Color Kid him a reckless, irresponsible blunderer who's dam lucky.
Lucky that his light show blinded the sniper and not the
expertly trained SPE marksmen who'd had the situation
DEx: 4 STR: 3 BODY: 3 well under control before his interference; lucky the sniper
lNT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 4 chose not to ftre in his blinded panic, killing god knows
!NFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4 how many innocents; lucky the SPE officers who
INITIATIVE: 12 HERo POINTS: 60 understandably discharged their weapons into the
potentially dangerous color display only caused minor
wounds to bystanders; and lucky he's flouting the law on a
•Powers: Illusion: 16 world with democratic checks and balances, where
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Illusion is only usable to irresponsibility like his can't be answered with the lynching
change the colors of objects. this alien would receive on so many other worlds, and
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance perhaps deservedly so. . . .
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low)
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
•Wealth: 5 REPORT: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
Movement, Intermediate Training
rm EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," Report, filed by Feliz Alana,
1!..!:11 Oct. 24, 2977, page 1 5. May 3 1 , 2993.
Subject: Ulu Vakk
Friends of the Legion: Like the other Subs, Ulu is eager and energetic. And
Color Ki d perhaps unique among his peers, he has throughout his
career shown impressive ingenuity in the use of his
NAME: Ulu Vakk.
seemingly limited powers. His continuing aggressive study
BIRTHDAY: Dec. 14, 2963.
of these powers has elevated them to the point that he can
POWER: To change the colors of objects.
effectively blind entire squads of enemy troops. Peter is
RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Member of
working on technology that will. allow our troops to see
the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
through the color screens Vakl< creates.
HAIR: Velvety black with a stripe of frosty white.
Vakl< still requires a great deal of physical training.
EYES: Crystalline Blue.
especially in hand-to-hand combat and use of weapons, but
HEJGHT: 6' I".
a strong positive attitude should ensure quick advancement
HOME PLANET: Lupra.
during intensive training.
HOBBIES: Painting, music, classic holovids, singing.
FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Sun Boy.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON COLOR
KID: Vakk gained his power when he was irradiated with Dag Wentim/Stone Boy
multidimensional light rays. He joined the Subs in 2977
after failing a tryout with the Legion.
DEx: 4 STR: 7 BODY: 6
!NT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 4
!NFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
TRANSCRIPT: "News Central," INITIATIVE: 13 HERO POINTS: 60
commentary segment: A Piece of
my Mind, by Baretta West, EGV •Powers: Density Increase: 19, Suspension: 9
Channel 4, Dec. 2, 299 1 . •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Density Increaseand

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 Suspension only work in conjunction; Miscellaneous: the It's almost enough to make you think they don't want
word "Nura" must be spoken by Dag or someone in the Legion around anymore. . . .
hearing range to activate Dag's Powers.
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low)
REPORT: Anti·Earthgov Resistance
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
•Wealth: 5 Movement, Intermediate Training �
Report, filed by Dr. Hass An,
March 1 9, 2993. �
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"
liiiiiii�ll Feb. 1 8, 2976, page 1 6 1 . Subject: Dag Wentim
It has always been theorized that the Zwenish are
capable of sustaining their "stone" form while conscious
Friends of the Legion:
and active, though that culture has seen little use for the
Stone Boy technique over the centuries, particularly given the
NAME: Dag Wentim. considerable mental control it takes to master such a skill.
BIRTHDAY: Nov. 30,2959. The key seems to be hypnosis, which is not in common
POWER: Turns body to stone. use on Zwen. creating the impression among the populace
RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Member of there that stories of Zwenish animation are nothing more
the Legion of Substitute-Heroes. than myth.
HAIR: Quiet, natural brown. But I was under instructions from Mr. Foccart to test
EYES: Sensitive, clear gray. these theories on Mr. Wentim and was pleased to find him
HEIGHT: 5'1 1". eager to experiment.
HOME PLANET: Zwen. We began with several rudimentary hypnosis
HOBBIES: Bowling, gridball, model-building. sessions. I discovered in Mr. Wentim a wide array of
FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Dream Girl. tangled insecurities, regrets, grievances and guilt feelings
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON STONE that tied into his upbringing, his Zwenish heritage, his
BOY: Like everyone from Zwen, Stone Boy can rum his stone powers, and his spotty record as a Substirute-Hero.
body to stone. In this hibernation state, he cannot move, As we began to unravel and resolve those difficulties.
but he is nearly invulnerable. He joined the Substitute­ it became a simple matter to communicate with Mr.
Heroes as a charter member after being rejected for Legion Wentim during his "stone" phase. Technically be was
membership. Later he turned down an invitation to join the asleep, but it was a hypnotic sleep from which he could be
Legion after winning a contest among the Subs. quite communicative.
I n the sessions that followed, Wentim slowly,
grudgingly produced limited movement of his limbs while
in this hypnotized state. Over a period of about three
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: weeks, he began to move naturally and with complete
Dag Wentim to Parents Menn & freedom.
Still, the most difficult step awaited us. At this point
Kercy Wentim, Nov. 28, 299 1 . he would be a useful soldier only as long as I or another
hypnotist was with him. For him to be effective in the
Dear Mom and Dad, field, he had to master self-hypnosis. Ultimately we
Here I am in Legion Headquarters. No, I'm not created a trigger word that, when spoken, sends him into
sweeping the floors, I'm an actual Legionnaire. I know you the hypnotic trance, enabling full movement.
thought I was really stupid for turning them down the first Theoretically this word can be spoken by his teammates if
time they asked me to join, but I didn't make the same there's ever a situation in which Wentim is prevented from
mistake twice, and this time it'll be even better. talking.
I guess you were always right that if I just try hard lt now appears that with dedication and practice,
enough, there's nothing wrong with a hero who can tum Wentim will be able to move in the field during his stone
himself to stone, even if he has to go to sleep to do it and phase with something approaching average agility and
can't move once he does. There are lots of ways that power speed. His attitude and work ethic remain excellent.
can be used, and Polar Boy and I are really working hard
trying to think of what they might be.
Sorry they didn't holo my induction ceremony.
Earthgov isn't being very encouraging these days. My first
day on the job I used my powers to help support a
weakened bridge and I ended up down at SPE headquarters
for five hours answering questions!

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 71

 ESTER: r sort of, you know, cause bad things to
E. Davis Ester/ Calamity King happen. You know, like a jinx.
CHANG: And you control this power mentally or­

e
Dex: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 5 ESTER: Well, son of. I can control it better than I
INT: 3 WILL: 3 MIND: 4 used to anyway-huh?
INFL: 5 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 5 CHANG: Damn it! . . . Dam it!
INITIATIVE: 1 3 HERO POINTS: 60 ESTER: Ooh!
CHANG: Pigeons . . . I can't believe it!
ESTER: Actually those were doves. . . . They were
•Powers: Dumb Luck: 17 released during the ceremony. I think that should come
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Dumb Luck actually causes right out, y'know, with a good washing. I hope so.
unlucky things to occur. CHANG: Uh, I'm sure it will. Now Mr. Ester, uh . . .
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance There are those who say the Legion is in very serious
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low) trouble . . . That the caliber of members now being
•Drawbacks: Unluck recruited is evidence . . .
•Motivation: Upholding the Good MARELLA TAO: Uh, Tritia? Are you there, Tritia?
•Wealth: 5 We seem to have had an interruption in Tritia's
transmission. Are you still there Tritia?
Well, we'll try to get right back to Tritia just as soon
as . . . Um, we, uh, you say we've got our picture back?
LEGION RECORD: Reiected-Legion· Okay, let's go right back to Weisinger Plaza.
Applicant Form, filed by Brainiac ESTER: . . . So no, I don't think you could say that.
Not really.
5, Aug. 24, 2977.
CHANG: But explain for me. if you will, exactly how
your power will be of use to the Legion.
APPLICANT CODE NAME: Calamity King. ESTER: Well, you see, Ms. Chang . . . Oh, hi, Brek.
APPLICANT GIVEN NAME: E. Davis Ester. Thanks. That's our leader Polar Boy. Just gave me this cup
HOME PLANET: Touston. of hot kono.
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S POWERS: CHANG: Yes, I . . . Gyaah!
Ability to spontaneously cause heightened stress and ESTER: Oh gosh, oh that was so stupid of me! I'm so
mishap to structures, bodies, and psyches. Apparently a sorry.
genetic mutation. CHANG: That's okay, that's okay. Just stand back!
EVALUATION OF APPLICANT'S ESTER: Here, let me-
PERSONALITY: Admirable spirit in face of power's CHANG: AH! OW! Damn it! You clumsy­
impracticality. Undercurrent of defeatism and self-doubt. ESTER: Ooh, I didn't mean to do that . . .
REASON FOR REJECTION: Power uncontrolled. CHANG: No, no! Look out for the-
Could cause harm to teammates. TAO: Tritia? Tritia? Are you okay? Tritia?
Uh, we seem to have lost that transmission once again.
We'll, um, we'll try to reestablish it as soon as we can. . . .

TRANSCRIPT: "News Central,"

EGV Channel 4, May 27, 2992. CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT:
MARELLA TAO: . . . The Legion of Super-Heroes,
Dominion Earthgov Embassy
wracked with member defections and legal problems. has Subiect Transfer Report,
recruited another new member. and EGV News reponer
Tritia Chang is standing by for a live interview with the
Jan. 1 5, 2993.
team's latest addition. Tritia?
TRITIA CHANG: Thank you. Marella. I'm speaking Earthgov Embassy
to you from Weisinger Plaza. where the Legion of Super­
of the Dominion of Elia
Heroes has just sworn in the latest addition to its ranks, E.
Invoice #549-14.
Davis Ester, better known as Calamity King. Mr. Ester,
Subject: E. Davis Ester.
first of all, congrat- Aughn!
Auckland Labs are instructed to take receipt of this
ESTER: Oh. l'm sorry.
subject for purposes of research into the possible
CHANG: That's uh, that's okay.
modification and improvement of its mutagenic abilities,
ESTER: Did I hun you?
which may be of service to the Dominion.
CHANG: No, no, I'm fine. Now Mr. Ester. your. uh,
Subject is former member. Legion of Super-Heroes,
your power is what, again?

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 and volunteer for ECC espionage work who was recently noble army at Sklar, and the honor of our troops and our
exposed as double agent for the resistance movement. empire stands disgraced until she is executed.

e
·.

Brita An'nan/Kono CONFIDENTIAL MEMO: From

DEX: 6 STR: 3 BODY: 4
Marla Latham, Acting Chairman,
INT: 6 WILL: 5 MIND: 5
Brande Industries, to Reep
lNFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 7
Daggle, Legion of Super-Heroes,
INITIATJVE: 1 8 HERO POINTS: 40 Dec. 1 , 2994.
•Powers: Density Increase: 9, Dispersal: 9 . Gravity
Brande Industries
Decrease: 9, Gravity lncrease: 9, Teleponation: 7 Interoffice Memo
•SkiJis: Thief: 6 Subject: Brita An'nan ("Kono").
•Bonuses: Miscellaneous: Density Increase and Dispersal Reep, it seems that Kono is exactly what she appears
are bolh Usable on Others. To use either of these Powers
to be, a rowdy young Sklarian Raider. In fact, her mother,
on an unwilling target, Kono must make a successful Bel An'nan, is captain of one of the most successful and
Action Check against an OV/RV equal to the target's feared Sklarian crews, but Kono herself has only limited
BoDY/BODY. To use Density Increase on either herself or direct experience in interstellar piracy.
another, Kono must use equal APs of Gravity Decrease From what we can gather, Bel An'nan has a small
on a nearby object, and vice versa. To use Dispersal on history with the Legion. I recommend asking Jo or Mysa
herself or another, Kono must use equal APs of Gravity about this. With Mysa involved, perhaps it was not
Increase on a nearby object, and vice versa. coincidence that Kono ended up with Jo and you guys.
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Teleportation is only usable The important thing to know about Kono is that she's
to remove small objects from another person and transfer done something to get the Khunds good and mad at her. So
them to Kono; Miscellaneous: When using her Powers, by admitting her to your team you risk bringing down some
Kono's clothes disappear unless she exercises extreme pretty (rightful assassination attempts. It seems this young
concentration (no actions other than using her Powers are miss pulled an unspecified stunt when the Khunds invaded
possible while she is concentrating in this fashion). Sklar that the Khunds consider to be some monumental
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes insult. They have yet to forgive or forget, and Kono has had
(High), Jo Nah's smuggling ring (High) to lay pretty low ever since (explaining her position within
•Drawbacks: Minor Irrational Attraction to rebelling Jo's smuggling ring).
against authority and male domination. Now her power is quite formidable. Somehow (my
•Alter Ego: Brita An'nan sources suspect Mysa's involvement), she was born with a
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure mass-shifting ability that she's gotten quite good at. She
•Wealth: 3 can transfer her own mass to other people or objects, giving
herself somewhat phantom-like properties, or she can drain
mass from other people or objects, giving herself added
density. The reverse of these effects occurs to the people
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE: and things with whom she's trading mass.
Khundish Army Reward She's been in trouble with various SP branches on
several occasions, believe it or not, starting when she was
Notification, Oct. 27, 299 1 . 5. But nothing has ever stuck. Or they've never held her
down long enough to make it stick, anyway.
Subject: Brita An'nan Overall impression: you're right to want to keep an
All soldiers in our holy crusade are advised that our eye on this one, but I suspect you'll find she's basically
humiliation on Sklar will be avenged and that the Khunds reliable and Legionnaire material.
who deliver the corpse of Demon-Spawned Brita An'nan
(alias "Kono") will be richly rewarded.
Those responsible for her death will be granted a sum
of I million credits to be divided among them, all will be
Celeste McCauley
given an immediate promotion of one level (with all

e
commensurate benefits and privileges), all will be granted DEx: 7 STR: 5 BoDY: 5
two slave females apiece, and all will be guaranteed INT: 8 WILL: 10 MIND: 7
ascension directly to Her Challenge Courts upon death. !NFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 6
This She-Demon has instigated the humiliation of our INITIATIVE: 23 HERO POINTS: 70

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 73

•Powers: Energy Blast: 10, Flash: 10, Flight: 10, Force alien corpse and a GL power ring on Twilo. Though her
Field: 10, Invulnerability: 10, Regeneration: 10 descriptions lack clarity and credibility, there is ample
•Skills: Detective: 7, Martial Artist: 6, Weaponry: 4 evidence to suggest she has somehow become a living
•Bonuses: Force Field is Usable on Others. repository of what we've come to term "Green Lantern
•Limitations: MisceUaneous: If Celeste Pushes her Energy Energy."
Blast or Flash, she goes unconscious and becomes I also feel compelled to note that these events have
transparent for I 0 APs of time (I hour) done nothing to improve CM's disposition. This young
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High); female would evidently benefit from some manner of
Scholar (law) personal counseling. Despite my best efforts to avoid
•Alter Ego: Celeste Rockfish confrontation, I often end up the butt of her misdirected
•Motivation: Unwanted Power hostility toward males. Perhaps some childhood trauma
•Wealth: 6 involving a yellow-haired, green-skinned antagonist . . .
Despite her continued resistance to examination, I will
continue to investigate as developments warrant .

REPORT: Science Police Earth,

Internal Security Division, LEGION-CO-LEADER JOURNAL
Nov. 30, 2994. ENTRY: Reep Daggle,
Operation Black Flag Recommendations
April 24, 2995.
NAME: Celeste Rockfish
Subject: Celeste McCauley, Personnel Evaluation.
This is our top recommendation for the Roxxas­
Celeste has proven herself to be one of the more
Chang-Earthgov Commission investigation.
mature and stable newcomers and possesses some valuable
We have found nothing in her background to suggest
leadership qualities. She is well-trained in legal and police
that she is anything more than a moderately successful
procedures, is a talented investigator. and seems highly
private investigator. Her cases have consisted mostly of
motivated and success-oriented.
divorce investigations and paternity suits. She is best
Unfortunately, her admirable qualities generally
known for her work in a paternity case against Dirk
vanish when she deals with Brainy, but then, who among
Morgna, which, thanks to her diligence, nearly stuck.
us isn't sometimes vexed by Brainy's distracted, enigmatic
This makes her ideal for our needs-a minor
manner. This is not a major strike against Celeste.
reputation and success that we can tout. but no practical
She also shows a greater-than-usual degree of self­
danger she will turn up anything in this Roxxas-Chang­
doubt and ambivalence. However, during a crisis situation,
Earthgov matter.
a determination and unshakable sense of self-worth manage
Her appointment might also be politically
to emerge. She seems inordinately sensitive about her
advantageous. Our investigation reveals that she is a
family's wealth and is unduly harsh and unaccepting of her
particular favorite of Leland McCauley IV. currently one of
family-a condemning attitude that seems to naturally,
the most influential businessmen in the galaxy.
inevitably seep into her own self-image. But Celeste's
sometimes harsh exterior obviously serves as a defense
mechanism for a very sensitive young woman, as
SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL EXCERPT: demonstrated by the leading role she's taken providing

Brainiac 5, April 1 8, 2995. support for Brin since his condition worsened.
Celeste still requires extensive training in the use of
her new powers (the exact nature of which remains an
Subject: Celeste McCauley unsettling mystery) since, despite her protests to the
Update: As anticipated, CM's powers manifested contrary, she could indeed pose a danger to the team.
themselves under conditions of considerable stress and the Considerable refresher work on her SPE Academy combat
existence of physical danger. training is necessary, as i s a thorough conditioning
Eyewitness accounts of CM's blast of green light program. She has certainly maintained an attractive
evoke images of a Green Lantern power ring without the physique, but it is not honed to levels of Legion-mission
controls and limitations described by Rond Vidar. The preparedness.
resulting transparency of CM ' s body was tentatively
explained as a massive life-force drain, but her recovery
was so fast and so complete that I'm led to believe that it
will be a natural part of the phenomenon.
Descriptions reinforce theories that these powers tie in
to CM's hazy recollections of an incident involving an

74 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

Devlin O'Ryan somewhat more defensible from a PR standpoint than, for
example, open censorship of the IP affiliate.

DEx: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 4

lNT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 4
INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPfRIT: 5
MEDICAL JOURNAL EXCERPT: SW6
lNITlATIVE: 1 2 HERO POINTS: 70
Brainiac 5, April 1 8, 2995.
Subject: Devlin O'Ryan.
•Powers: Reflection/Deflection: 8 Subject, 1 5-years-old, has developed an exceptional
•Skills: Artist (Writer): 4, Detective: 5 ability somewhat reminiscent of the "Reflecto'' power of
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance Rimborian hero Stig Ah. Attacks of solid or energy-based
(High). Legion of Super-Heroes (High), United Planets nature are "reflected" back at the attacker-the injury they
Media (Low), SW6 Legion (High) attempt to inflict upon DO is reflexively dealt to the
•Drawbacks: Age (young) attacker. Power can be circumvented if attacker avoids any
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power sort of detection, preventing reactive use of power by DO.
•Wealth: 5 or by approaching at an extremely low speed, somewhere
in the range of 0.5-1.5 mph. DO is therefore vulnerable to
such agents as gaseous poison.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT: Science DO currently has no control over this seemingly
reflexive power and may, over time, develop the abiljty to
Police Earth, Internal Security "reflect" other forces, such as light, gravity, air, etc.
Division, March 1 3, 2995. Power appears to be result of "null radiation" infection
in open wound, suffered in aftermath of Metropolis
Powersphere explosion, perhaps exacerbated by electrical
Operation Fly-Eye Update.
charge inadvertently administered by GR. Nervous system
Subject: Devlin O'Ryan.
transformation that resulted has at least superficial
Activities: Reporter, Interstellar Press and affiliated
similarities to Stig Ah's physiology.
publications. suspected of complicity with Underground
Resistance, association with Legion of Super-Heroes.
Update: Subject continues to cause irreparable harm
to this government through investigative stories linking LEGION-CO-LEADER LOG ENTRY:
Roxxas to Earthgov, implicating Dominator control of the
government, and exposing numerous embarrassing
Rokk Krinn, June 9, 2995.
incidents ordered suppressed.
Despite subject's honorable behavior, likable manner, Subject: Devlin O'Ryan, Personnel Evaluation.
and popularity within the Earthgov, Dominion, and SPE I have been impressed by this young man's attitude
staffs, his activities must be halted. To begin with, his and willingness to sacrifice and strive toward the common
manner and fairness have clearly won him numerous good, as reflected in his journalistic pursuits and his
talkative sources within these agencies, allowing him to assistance during the battle for Earth.
persuade our officials to make disclosures damaging to our While his manner and optimism may seem out of step
cause. to some, an injection of this sort of early-Legion-style
Along these lines, we must again strongly question the enthusiasm couldn't hurt this occasionally jaundiced crew.
wisdom of allowing the IP and its affiliates to publish their His power's value has yet to be proven, as have
treasonous and damaging propaganda, which we deem to Devlin's mastery of it and his combat effectiveness. But he
be far more harmful than the most severe repercussion seems likely to contribute in other areas if his physical
brought on by more aggressive media control. prowess turns out to be limited.
However, if the powers-that-be continue to believe Based on the strengths he's exhibited, I intend to offer
suppression of the Earth-based IP affiliate is unacceptable, him Legion membership.
we recommend alternative action that will drive home the
point just as effectively. We currently hold the twin
daughter and son of O'Ryan's reporting partner and
superior. Iris West, and believe it would send an
unmistakable message to O'Ryan, West, and all other
disloyal journalists if we were to put the twins on trial and
punish them with the full weight of the law.
Given the seriousness of the charges we have lodged
against them, their execution might be considered

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. presented by Loomis, recorded Jan. 4, 2995.
LOOMlS: Hello there and welcome to come this way. you'll see our state-of-the-an floor below this, and we urge you to let us
Legion headquarters. My name is Loomis, lemony-fresh sanitation and waste-disposal know immediately what particular non-human
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but, as you can see, I'm aciUally just a facility. I know you'll want to return here characteristics you'd like us to accommodate. ·
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hologram. Go ahead and put your hand after our tour for a closer look. Okay. more dorms. here's your dorm­
through me. Tilere, see? Hologram. No doubt That stairway takes you down into the wing snack bar. where you'll be getting those
about i1. Try another tesl. Throw scalding storage area, where there's some marvelous midnight snacks, and here's that pool and gym
coffee in my face. Try to light my pants on equipment. See me about a tour through the I described. Not quite what you folks are used
fire. Put a blaster in my nostril and pull the airlock that takes you into Talus itself. You to, but really a very nice facility. Some of this
trigger. Ha-ha! It doesn't faze me. because don't want to go down there unsupervised. but exercise equipment, though . . . You sort of
I'm a hologram. This is great! make it a point to check it out with me. There wonder what it was supposed to do. Well . . .
Well. the fact that you're entering our is some really crazy stuff on this ball of Actually. it's pretty obvious what it was
reception area suggests you're either a wreckage. supposed to do. Whew.
member of our new-and-improved Legion of Okay, there's another rest room facility, So, moving right along. The mirrors on

Super-Heroes or an attacking space marauder. in case you need to rest again. and here's the ceiling are a distraction, I admit, but
In either case, won't you please help yourself where the team will generally be eating. they're actually one-way prisms that allow the
to fresh pastries, a warm drink, and a hot Voice-activated synthesizers are already in lucky tenants of the dorms upstairs to enjoy
towel? place and. mm-mm, talk about home-style the workouts below. Cham has ordered me to
Now, allow me to take you on a tour of cooking. rip them out and install a standard floor. but r
our new facility. This is, as I mentioned, the Hmm. The label fell off the hologram, think we all want to have a vote on that one.
reception area. Pretty soon it will have nags but this next place is the infirmary, which And we end up in this garage, where
and statues and plaques and stuff. so enjoy the Brainy appears to have up-to-snuff, so go Brainy and I are trying to get our fleet into
black-velvet babes while you can. ahead and get yourselves hurt. roadworthy condition. As you can see, the
Now, if you'll follow me down the steps Now up here is another rest room and garage is conveniently located as far as
or the airlift. you'll see the nerve center of the your sauna, which is an addition to the gym. physically possible from the hangar deck. but
place on the right. where Rokk and Cham will which we'll see later. That's Brainy's lab there is an auxiliary landing pad above us.
be perfecting their ability to appear alen and behind those double-reinforced inenron doors, That's it. Hmm. They misspelled
look as if they're artentively scanning monitor and he's requested that we keep it off the "Erkenhom" on the holo. Guess our previous
screens while they're actually catching some regular tour route. tenants specialized in something other than
serious Zs. To the left is our first food-service So what do you say? Let's have a look. scholastics. Anyway, welcome aboard. Give
area, which is where our visitors will Oh. hi there, Brainy! Just passing through. us everything we need to know how to make
generally dine. Sure is a fascinating lab you've got here. you feel as at-home here as possible and let's
The next level is office space, which Doesn't he have a delightful snarl? Hmm. have fun with the place. After all, it's only
we'll probably divvy up amongst everyone Wonder what's in this vial. Mmm. Glug-glug­ Cham's money.
who thinks they need i1. Tenzil has already glug. Hey. not b . . . Ack! Ock! Gyah!
claimed the one with the ceiling mural of the Gryawl!
THE LEG
naughty nurses. And there's our guest rest Heh-heh. just kidding folks. That was ION OF
HEAOQUARTE SUPER•HERO
rooms. in case you need to go. Well of course actually totally harmless. You see. Brainy has RS: ES
THE LEGI
you need to go, you've had a long trip. So go in reality been spending the past 1 2 years ON OF
ahead. I'll just wait here. perfecting the chemical composition of root HEADQUA
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. . . Okay, all set? Oh dear. Excuse me. Okay, down this way we've got tbe
dorms. where you team members will be ELECTRO-
your, uh, ahem. your. uh. your fly . . . There, TOWER 2
Ligh tning :
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yes. much better. much better. Thank you. staying. We're in the midst of yanking out the I 5 Rll··
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Now as we go one level lower, this Vi bra-Fingers. so speak up now if you want to u-"Hace-to-spa
system that ce protection
mess is going to be our briefing room. but as keep them. The heart-shaped tubs will be r·�res on .
spacecraft. 311ack10g
you can see, we're still in mid-construction. replaced as well, so give us an idea of the
FR EON
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THE
Legion HQ
TALUS ASTEROID

1 . Thanagarian Scout 1 1 . Unknown (possible slave 20. S.P. Transport

2. Khundish Zeppelin ship) 2 1 . Khundish Starhive (good
3. Unknown 1 2. Dominion/Dubrini Era med. facilities)
4. Bgztl freighter {Buffer (organic vessel) 22. Citadel Stofer
Zone Portal) 1 3 . Space Arl {pre-Aral 23. Unknown Prehistoric Dark KEY
5. Dominator Tanker Alphabet) Circle
vessels with
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6. llorn Transport 14. Mole Dynasty Sklorion 24. lmskion Whaler
7. Unknown {possibly 15. WEXRII luxury Cruiser (miniaturized electronics) pressurized life
ancient Rimborian) 16. Bismolian Paddywagon support
8. Ancient Dominion 17. Unknown 28th Century
- - -
Battlewagon vessel = set pothway
9. Unknown 18. Bomber from Mordru's through vessels
10. Aetion-Tolokion Merchant Fleet (mystical circuitry)
Vessel 19. Sklorian Clipper

lEGION EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES 77

 Transportation

REPORT: Legion Transportation Evaluation, from Jo Nah,

April 24, 2995.
This is going to be hard to get used to. THE LEGIONNAIRES HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:

Legion transportation has always meant state- •

2983 OSIRIS SP PATROL SHIP [DEX: 4, STR: 10, BoDY: 16, lNT:
of-the-art, and now we're talking more like 16, WtLL: 6] Energy Blast: 1 0 (when functioning), Extended
classic museum pieces. I mean, no offense, I Hearing: 7, Flight: 28, Force Field: 5, Full Vision: 7, Radar
like the classics as much as anyone else, so Sense: 30, Radio Communications: 30. Recall: 20, Sealed
/'II be happy enough, but we aren't always Systems: 30, Skin Armor: 4, Super Hearing: 20, Telescopic
going to get where we wanr to go as quickly Vision: 8, R#: 4

as we want to get there. APHRODITE-8 LIGHT CRUISER [DEx: 7, STR: 8. BoDY: 1 3 , INT:
The two Mark 594 Legion Cruisers and 16, WtLL: 7] Energy Blast: 10, Extended Hearing: 7, Flight: 37,
the 494 that Garth has secured are in Force Field: 5, Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 30, Radio
reasonable condition, but all three will need Communications: 30, Recall: 30, Sealed Systems: 30, Skin
considerable work before they'll perform in Armor: 3, Super Hearing: 20, Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 2
the manner to which we've become CARGGGITE-SHWAR FREIGHTER [DEx: 4, STR: 9, BODY: 15,
accustomed. All of them are 8-12 years out of INT: 14, WtLL: 6) Energy Blast: 7, Extended Hearing: 6, Flight:
date. 26, Force Field: 3 , Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 25, Radio
But of course, I naturally had spriglets Communications: 20, Recall: 10, Sealed Systems: 30, Skin
when I saw we got our hands on a Starmark Armor: 4, Super Hearing: 15, Telescopic Vision: 6, R#: 3
94, which I hadn't flown since the Grykk MARK 594 LEGION CRUISER (x2) [DEX: 4, STR: 8, BODY: 12,
Meteor Storm of '78. This will set no speed INT: I I , WILL: 6) Energy Blast: 7, Extended Hearing: 7, Flight:
records, but talk about dependable! 34, Force Field: 3 , Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 20, Radio
There's also a Sklarian Silverlady Communications: 23, Recall: 20. Sealed Systems: 30, Skin
(where did we get that?) that can match our Armor: 3, Super Hearing: 20, Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 2
cruisers in most departments and, once we MARK 494 LEGION CRUISER [DEX: 3, STR: 7, BODY: I I , I NT: 9,
tune her up, should top our guys in terms of WILL: 5] Energy Blast: 6, Extended Hearing: 6, Flight: 30, Force
speed and maneuverability. In less need of Field: 3, Full Vision: 6, Radar Sense: 17, Radio Communications:
repair than the 594s and the 494. so it may be 20, Recall: 1 8 , Sealed Systems: 25, Skin Armor: 3 , Super
our workhorse initially. Hearing: 17, Telescopic Vision: 6, R#: 3
Then there's a 2983 Osiris SP Patrol SALVAGE TUGS (x4) [DEX: 4, STR: 10, BODY: 14, lNT: I I, WILL:
S h i p (thanks, G i m ) , seats up to 15 6) Energy Blast: 7, Extended Hearing: 7, Flight: 25, Force Field:
comfortably. which should be useful, has six 3, Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 30. Radio Communications: 23.
laser blasters (none currently operational). Recall: 20. Sealed Systems: 30, Skin Armor: 3, Super Hearing:
Condition is currently pretty poor. 20, Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 4
All of the ships so far (except the 94) SHUTTLE (x4) [DEx: 4, STR: 10, BooY: 15, INT: 1 2 , WILL: 7]
will have the capacity to get us to any comer Energy Blast: 7, Extended Hearing: 7, Flight: 18, Force Field: 3,
of the United Planets within three or four Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 30, Radio Communications: 23,
days once they're brought up to specs. Recall: 20, Sealed Systems: 30, Skin Armor: 3, Super Hearing: 20,
The Cargggite-Shwar Freighter looks to Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 3
give u s the speed, range. and capacity of a SKLARIAN SILVERLADY [DEx: 5, STR: 10. BODY: 16, INT: 16.
standard United Planets freighter. . . when WILL: 7] Energy Blast: 10. Extended Hearing: 7, Flight: 35.
slow-but-steady will do. Force Field: 3. Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 30. Radio
Probably my personal favorite is the SP Communications: 23, Recall: 20, Sealed Systems: 30. Skin
"Blitzer" Gim dug up for us-one-person, Armor: 3. Super Hearing: 20, Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 3
single ray-cannon. trans-suit required. SP BLITZER [DEX: 8, STR: 10, BOOY: 16. INT: 1 3 , WILL: 5]
The facility itself came with four shuttles Energy Blast: I I . Extended Hearing: 6 . Flight: 30, Force Field:
and four salvage tugs, all kinetic drive. This 5, Full Vision: 5. Radar Sense: 20, Radio Communications: 18,
will do for local activities and transportation Recall: I 0, Skin Armor: 5, Super Hearing: I I , Telescopic
between here and Erkenhom, but little else. Vision: 8. R#: 3
And then there's Cham's Aphrodite-8 STARMARK 94 [DEx: 4, STR: 7, BODY: 15, IN�: 15, Wtu: 5]
Light Cruiser, which can run circles around Energy Blast: 8. Extended Hearing: 7, Flight: 25. Force Field: 3,
anything else we've got up here, but then I'm Full Vision: 7, Radar Sense: 25, Radio Communications: 23,
assuming nobody but ol · Cham gets his mitts Recall: 16. Sealed Systems: 30, Skin Armor: 3, Super Hearing:
on this mama. 20, Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 2
Does that cover it, Rokk? Let me know.

78 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

 Weaponry and Personal Equipment

INTERNAL MEMO: From Oylii Perii-3, United Planets Assistant to the

Undersecretary of Defense, Sabah Beqaa, Undersecretary of
to
Defense, May 5, 2995.
Mr. Undersecretary: accomplish virtually anything that enters his possibly
I have received a tardy report from this so-called unstable mind, a rather unappetizing vision. I think you'll
Legion of Super-Heroes as to the arsenal being collected at agree.
their Talus fortification. and I think you'll agree that Each Legionnaire possesses a transuit that can act as
they're assembling potentially destructive firepower at an body armor to protect against hostile environments and the
alarmjng rate. vacuum of space. It is important to remember these suits
They now possess about two dozen hand-held blaste.rs allow the Legionnaires to continue to use their powers and
and six blaster-rifles. as well as the remnants of their to communicate amongst one another by use of telepathic
martial arts paraphernalia preserved from the previous earplugs.
headquarters. Fortunately they have no flight rings at thjs tjme, as
More alarmingly, their fleet of craft apparently Earthgov measures rendered them useless at the time of the
contains a total of 39 gun batteries of varying caliber and Legion's earl.ier disbandment.
technology. That includes a full complement of weaponry Even so, I think you'll agree that there is cause for
standard to a Science Police Patrol Ship. plus a Blitzer. concern here. After examining this litany of potential
They have access to six operational and four damaged disaster. we certainly must ask ourselves how much
Sklarian sonic blasters. destructive firepower this Legion really needs to do . . .
Furthermore, the Talus planetoid itself contains whatever it is that they do.
countless ancient wrecks that give these alleged heroes - OP3
access to technology from many past ages and the potential
weaponry to be found there is frightening to think about.
Included in the planetoid are the remnants of warships of OWING
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PERSONAL LOG:
self-disciplined. Remains to be seen how he gets over the
Reep Daggle, June 1 3, 2995. deaths he inadvertently caused during the war.
Andromeda (she's always needed a code name and 1
like this one-we gotta whip up some kind of real eye­
It's difficult to contain my enthusiasm for this bright,
popping getup that fits the name), Laurel Gand: Daxamite
young Legionnaires group. The building blocks I've got to
invulnerability, flight, vision powers, ultra speed, and
work with here are pretty damn incredible, and now I've
strength. Outwardly, our most physically powerful member
got the dream assignment of taking the cream of the Legion
and a bravado and spirit that are infectious. Confident in
crop in their formative years and giving them all the benefit
of the intervening years of experience and technological
her abilities. Continues to be deeply committed to her
principles.
advancement.
I dearly love my contemporary Legion teammates and
Apparition, Tinya Wazzo: Phantom abilities. It's
wonderful to see her again, just as sharp and creative and
wish them all the best, but I must confess I'd take some
fiery as ever. Great to see her keeping the rowdy guys in
pride if the accomplishments of these kids were to exceed
line. Possibly lead Espionage Squad? Blunt her rebellious
those of their elders.
tendencies by giving her a little responsibility.
Overall, we've got an excellent blend of powers and
personality types, with plenty of of enthusiasm and spirit.
Brainiac 5, Querl Dox: That ever-lovin' 12th-level
intelligence. Here's the general stage at which he really
All but three are now well-trained and accustomed to
seemed to start losing it socially. Maybe we can help him
working as a team, and the newcomers, April Dumaka, Xao
relax a little. Perhaps he'll feel less of a burden in a
Jin, and Danielle Foccart, show lots of promise.
universe that now has two Brainiac 5s.
Let's see. Let's rough out the team as it's now shaping
up, and see if we can't come up with some passable code
Catspaw, April Dumaka: Enhanced agility and
speed. A hunter and tracker. Good combat skills.
names . . .
Charmingly naive and self-accepting, in a possibly bestial
Alchemist, Jan Arrah: Transmutation of elements.
way. Seems on the sexually aggressive side, which perhaps
Seems more spontaneous than older Jan, a bit quicker and
requires a warning to the boys, since her control of those
more natural with his powers. Could be most powerful and
claws is a bit suspect.

THE "SW 6" LEGION 81

 Computo (can't think of a better name . . . we'll see Invisible Kid, Lyle Norg: Invisibility. It's strange and
if Brainy sues), Danielle Foccart: Something of a human wonderful to have Lyle back. Forgot how valuable he was
computer terminal. Seems able to access virtually any to the team. Second only to Brainiac 5 in intelligence. A
computer at anytime. Stubborn and self-reliant. Definitely natural leader who isn't out to boss anybody around. Wow,
Jacques' little sister, though quite a bit prettier. I see her as the Espionage Squad back to full strength!
a tremendous help in terms of bridging the 17-year-gap for Leviathan, Gim Allon: Super-growth to a maximum
the rest of the group. of about 25 feet. Generally a loyal bear scout, but we'll
Cosmic Boy (lots of great magnetism names, but have to work a little on his self-esteem.
Rokk'll never go for any of them), Rokk Krinn: Braalian Live Wire, Garth Ranu: Lightning powers. What is
magnetic faculties. Rokk hasn't changed much, it seems. it with this guy? I don't remember Garth being this brash or
Dedicated and principled. Good control of magnetic impulsive or vindictive. I guess 1 can live with the new
abilities. Charismatic. Leadership qualities. name, since he likes it so much. But it's bringing out
Dragonmage (hmm. see if that one clears copybrand maybe the wrong side of the guy. Guess Imra will have to
search), Xao J i n : Mystical abilities that manifest settle him down again.
themselves in dragon-like holograms. Quiet and Matter-Eater Lad, Tenzil Kern: Can eat matter in all
unassuming. Needs more self-confidence to be effective in forms, hence the name. What's there to say about Tenzil?
battle. Easily rattled, but not alarmingly so, given his Remember to keep Planetary Chance Machine locked up.
youth. Extensive training required, which will Saturn Girl, Imra Ardeen: Telepathy. Can provide a
undoubtedly reinforce the confidence that now seems link to all Legionnaires. Disciplined and dedicated.
lacking. Irreplaceable.
Ferro, Andrew Nolan: Can change body to iron. with Shrinking Violet, Salu Digby: Can shrink to
concomitant strength and reduced vulnerability. A real microscopic size. Shy and unassenive. Seems fearful. Hard
daredevil. Hadn't really remembered him that way. Guess to believe our Vi used to be this shy, but there you are.
we romanticized him a bit as the legend grew. But a fun Needs a lot of work on self-esteem. Willingness to go her
guy who knows how to enjoy his near-invulnerability. He'll own way independent of Devlin a very good sign.
help to keep the gang loose, I think. Triad (for some reason that ''Triplicate Girl'' name
Gossamer (that's kind of pretty, just like Ayla-I like always stuck in my craw-finally the chance to ditch it for
it), Ayla Ranu: Can make objects light. Brainy theorizes it good), Luornu Durgo: Can split into three. Now realize in
may be possible to restore her original lightning powers. retrospect how distinct the three personalities are. But
but she was always damn good with these powers, and now having all three seems to give her a nebulous "wholeness"
that we've got a Garth, what the heck? the other Luomu's had to live without in recent years.
Gotta make sure Ayla stays in the right frame of mind, Ultra Boy, Jo Nab: Ultra strength. invulnerability,
because when she's on. nobody keeps our spirits up better vision powers. Second to Laurel in strength powers. Has
than this Winathian pixie. proven to be not as thick-headed as I'd assumed he was
Inferno (yeah, that's Dirk!), Dirk Morgna: Human back then. Hope this Jo and Tinya have better luck. They're
solar furnace. Must watch young Dirk very closely. Fate of very good for each other.. . .
older Dirk has taken a very serious toll. Could be just the
wakeup call young Dirk needs. His bravado and intensity
are a valuable part of the mix, but we can't let this Dirk
"burn himself out." Note: Definitely warn him about
Catspaw.

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CONFIDENTIAL MEMO:
From Marla Latham, Acting Chairman, Brande Industries,
to Reep Daggle, The Legionnaires,
June 1 4, 2995.

BI New uniforms? Well considering how smoothly

things went with the last batch . . . Okay. okay, we'll give
Brande Industries: Rebinh is our Business it a try. The sketches you've sent are very impressive­
Interoffice Memo many of them are reminiscent. if I'm not mistaken. of the
Subject: Facilities for ..The Legionnaires." old Kid Quantum design. which was one of the better
Reep. my boy, you haven't lost your ability to shake early Legion uniforms, l thought. Our designer
up this gullible old pencil-pusher. I thought I'd finally department is already on the job, so we should have
reached the point where nothing you could come up with everything together within a day or two. And yes. they'll
would ever surprise me again. but l dido 't know you very aU come with full transuit capability, telepathic ear plugs.
well, did I? comlinks and. hallelujah. flight rings.
An entirely new Legion to fund. One composed of Can't come through immediately on ships. BI has
reborn teen Legionnaires, no less. 1 stared at your memo nothing to spare at the moment (your fma Legion pretty
for a good hour before I was sure you weren't puiHng my much cleaned out our surplus), and we'll have to do a
leg. little more juggling to procure something new. Let's
So you are serious, right? You know, if you're just spend some time skulling thjs one out.
making this up, I swear to heck, I'm going to kill you. But In the meantime, we can spare 1 0 jet platforms and
assuming you are serious . . . 1 0 one-man speeders.
Enclosed is a checklist of items Bl has on hand that Time spheres? You really do want the impossible,
are available to you immediately. Please go over it and don't you? I'm afraid that one's probably beyond anything
make any additions or subtractions you've come up with I can do for you. Check back with me later.
in the meantime. Then there's the question of where we're going to get
Hmm. Sounds like that old clubhouse will need an aU the dinero, mi amigo. Your account, you see, is not
entire automation makeover. The models you have are so going to cover all of this. Do you have any suggestions? Is
obsolete. replacement parts would be very difficult to thjs something the board can know about? The investors?
come by and more expensive than a revised system. If so. no problema. "Communjty service" or something.
As for what you'd like to stock the clubhouse with, Let me know.
we can come through in most instances: communications Anyway, my friend, I wish you luck in this new
system, check; security system. check: electro-shjeJd venture, and bring these kids by some time. It would be a
tower, check; freon projector, check; martial arts real experience to meet them.
paraphernalia. check; two dozen customized laser hand­ Marla
weapons. check; one dozen distorters, check . . .
Whoops. My list of checks comes to a screecrung halt
when we hit what young master Brainy is requesting.
Hmm-boy. What he's describing is essentially a complete
multi-lab assembled from scratch. You know, many of
those modules can only be procured from Colu, and Colu
is not exactly in an open-market mode right now.
Sigh. Don't say it, l'll get them-it'll just take some
doing.

83
THE •sW 6" LEGION
 COSMIC BOY
APPARITION DEx: 7 STR: 4 BODY: 5
See Tinya Wazzo/Phantom Girl entry on page 18. INT: 8 WILL: 6 MIND: 6
INFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 7
iNITIATIVE: 23 HERO POINTS: 60
ANDROMEDA •Powers: Flight: 8, Magnetic Control: 16
See Laurel Gand entry on page 23. Andromeda does not •Skills: Charisma: 4, Martial Artist: 4, Vehicles: 4
have the Married Drawback. •Advantages: Leadership; Scholar (ancient Earth history)
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
ALCHEMIST •Wealth: 6
See Jan Arrah/Eiement Lad entry on page 39. Alchemist
has no Limitations on his Power and no Advantages.
DRAGONMAGE
BRAINIAC 5 DEx: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 4
See Brainiac 5/Querl Dox entry on page 25. INT: 6 WILL: 6 MIND: 7
!NFL: 7 AURA: 8 SPIRJT: 8
INITIATIVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 40
CATSPAW •Powers: Sorcery: 10
DEx: 1 3 STR: 7 BoDY: 5 •Skills: Martial Artist: 5, Occultist: 5
INT: 4 WILL: 7 MIND: 7 •Limitations: Dragonmage's Sorcery always manifests
INFL: 5 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 5 i some son of "dragon" pattern. For instance, if he
itself n
INITIATIVE: 26 HERO POINTS: 40 wanted to use his Sorcery for Ice Production, it would
•Powers: Claws: 9, Jumping: 4, Running: 6, Ultra Vision: appear as a dragon that breathed frost.
9 •Drawbacks: Uncertainty
•Skills: Acrobatics: 13, Martial Artist: 8, Mi litary Science •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
(Tracking): 12, Thief (Stealth): 13 •Wealth: 5
•Advantages: Lightning Reflexes
•Drawbacks: Serious Irrational Attraction to Attractive
Men FERRO
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure See the Andrew Nolan/Ferro Lad entry on page 44.
•Wealth: 5

GOSSAMER
COMPliTO DEx: 6 STR: 3 BoDY: 5
Dex: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 4 INT: 6 WILL: 6 MIND: 5
INT: 8 WILL: 8 MIND: 8 INFL: 5 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 5
INFL: 3 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 2 INITIATIVE: 17 HERO POINTS: 40
INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 40 •Powers: Gravity Decrease: 12
•Powers: Control: 8, Mind Probe: 8, Telepathy: 8 •Skills: Acrobatics: 7, Charisma (Persuasion): 6, Martial
•Skills: Scientist (Computers): 8 Artist: 5, Vehicles: 5
•Limitations: Powers are usable on computers only. •Advantages: Attractive
•Advantages: Connection : Anti-Eanhgov Resistance •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
(High) •Wealth: 5
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
•Wealth: 5

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INFERNO TRIAD
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DEX: 7
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See Dirk Morgna/Sun Boy entry on page 34. Inferno does STR: 6 BoDY: 6
not have the Strange Appearance or Psychological INT: 7 WILL: 7 MIND: 7
Instability Drawbacks. He does not have a Low-Level INFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 4
•
Connection with Earthgov. INITIATIVE: 20 HERO POINTS: 40
• •Powers: Split: 2 •
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• •Limitations: Triad can only fonn two extra bodies for a
INVISIBLE KID total of three bodies. •
See Lyle Norgllnvisible Kid entry on page 2 1 . •Skills: Martial Artist: 7, Vehicles (Space): 5
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
•Wealth: 6
LEVIATHAN
See Gim Allon/Collosal Boy entry on page 2 1 . Leviathan
has no Limitations to the use of his Power. He has no ULTRA BOY
Drawbacks and has no Connections to the Science Police. See Jo Nah/Ultra Boy on page 29. SW6 Ultra Boy has no
Thief Skill or Advantages.
LIVE WIRE
DEX: 6 STR: 4 BoDY: 5
INT: 5 WILL: 5 MIND: 6 Every SW6 Legionnaire has access to the following
INFL: 5 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 7 equipment:
INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 45 Blasters [BooY: 5. Energy Blast: 8. R#: 2]
•Powers: Lightning: 1 2 Distorters [BODY: 6, Chameleon: 10, R#: 2]
•Skills: Gadgetry: 4 , Medicine: 4, Science: 4 LEGION FLIGHT RINGS (BODY: 5, Flight: 8, Telepathy:
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure 8]
•Wealth: 6 ONE-MAN SPEEDERS (xiO) [DEX: 8, STR: 10, BODY: 16,
INT: 13, WILL: 5, Energy Blast: I I, Extended Hearing: 6,
Flight: 20, Force Field: 5, Full Vision: 5, Radar Sense:
MATTER-EATER LAD 20, Radio Communications: 1 8 . Recall: 10, Sealed
See Tenzil Kern/ Matter-Eater Lad entry on page 37. SW6 Systems: 20, Skin Armor: 5, Super Hearing: II,
Matter-Eater Lad has no Advantages. Telescopic Vision: 8, R#: 3]
JET PLATFORMS (xiO) [STR: 8, BODY: 16. lNT: I, Flight:
13, Magnetic Control: 20, Sealed Systems: 14]
SATURN GIRL TELEPATHIC EARPLUGS [BODY: 4. Telepathy: 8, R#: 2]
See Imra Ardeen Ranzz/Saturn Girl entry on page 14. SW6 TRANSUIT [BODY: 5, Sealed Systems: 30, R#: 2] Bonus:
Saturn Girl has no Drawbacks. Transuits allow wearers to use their abilities through the
fabric.

SHRINKING VIOLET THE SW6 LEGION CLUBHOUSE:

DEx: 7 STR: 4 BODY: 5 THE SW6 LEGION CLUBHOUSE: [BODY: 1 5 (exterior),
INT: 7 WtLL: 6 MIND: 5 Lab Rating: 18, Security System: 15]
INFL: 3 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 5 ELECTRO-TOWER[BooY: 8, Lightning: 15, R#: 2] The
INITIATIVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 50 Electro-Tower is a surface-to-space protection system
•Powers: Shrinking: 20 that fires on attacking spacecraft.
•Skills: Acrobatics: 6, Gadgetry: 3, Martial Artist: 4, FREON PROJECTOR [BODY: 8, Ice Production: 12, R#: 2]
Scientist: 3, Vehicles: 5 The Freon Projector is a perimeter protection system for
•Advantages: Area Knowledge (Imsk); Connection: the headquarters. It freezes all intruders within a 10-AP
Legion of Super-Heroes (High) radius.
•Alter Ego: "Vi"
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
•Wealth: 5

THE "SW 6" LEGION 85

e
EXCERPT: 11The Great Beliefs of the �Jiiilrinil.r.rlrl'. cult 'tlult sprlltf fiji .,.. worlds
Galaxy: An Introduction to experiencing upheaval and social trauma. Critics charge
that many of these cults are directly instigated by Dark
Religions," page 28, updated Circle agents bent on the spread of their faith through
June 30, 2992. violence and subterfuge.
Specific dogma seems of lillie consequence in the
Circle-influenced rings of conspirators known to exist on
THE DARK CIRCLE
most advanced, prosperous worlds in the United Planets.
Far out on the rim of the Aral Region of the Galaxy is
Members of these rings have acknowledged in anonymous
found the sacred home of the Dark Circle, modern day
interviews that Circle beliefs represent for them more of an
descendallf of what is probably the galaxy's oldest and
ami-social ideal or rationale for sadistic and depraved
most widespreadfamily of religions.
behavior than an actual doctrine. Devout Dark Circle
A disparate array of virtually countless religions have
followers would probably be appalled to discover that
been influenced by the Circle or can directly trace their
many Circle conspirators based in the United Planets
lineage to the original teachings of the Circle. but to be
equate their Circle affiliation with Devil Worship . . .
considered a core Dark Circle church of today, a religion
must emphasize the sanctity of "darkness," "the blood" or
"blood emotions''-1hat is, intensely emotional, highly
subjecti1•e feelings. Likewise, demons are thought U) reside

Ir!JI
in ''the light" or ·'sophistry"--imellectualized, objective, INTERNAL COMMUNIQUE: Circle
rational thought.
The deity of most Dark Circle beliefs is the cold
World Information Agency,
darkness of space--perceived as a source of life on worlds Sept. 1 1 , 2978.
where imense levels of solar radiation have been regarded
(IS more of a threat to life than its source. It's believed that
FROM: Dolminae Council Secretary.
the religion started 011 just such a world toward the
TO: Agency Central Command.
galaxy's core perhaps 7.5 billion years ago.
IN REGARDS TO: The Doppelganger Operation.
Most of us fear the dark to some degree andfind that
Pleased are we to inform you of our discovery of a
our emotions may tend to lose control when we're deprived
satisfactory stabilizing technique for the cell-spawned
of sight. and Dark Circle opponents say this family of
substitutes you desire. Invaluable has proven your covert
religions exploits just that sort offear. The Circle believes
procurement of updated "Project Unkillables" specs in
this reaction to darkness is a step toward divinity.
clearing of final hurdle and making feasible creation of
The wisdom and will of this Universal God is revealed
Doppelganger Legion.
to an ''Inner Circle," five leadersfrom the Aral planets that
Time remains short but satisfactory subjects' growth
now serve as the base worlds of today's Dark Circle.
by projected I 0!78 invasion of Earth remains plausible.
A life of dedication to the Darkness brings the reward
New "Unkillables" techniques should provide substitute
of a hereafter in the dark. cool void. unencumbered by the
Legionnaires in full possession of what will seem true
ime/lect and its satanic light of reasoning and objective
memories, and no conscious knowledge of their allegiance
thought. Those who surrender to the temptations of
to and control by agency. Difficult step remains substitution
indi1•idual thought and objecti1·ity are belie1·ed to be
during invasion and in that we wish your field staff best of
d(mmed to the hel/fires of the stars, which burn away all
fortune.
caring. passi011. and soul.
May our efforts result in glorious success for all
Some skeptical religious scholars see more
possessors of the Divine Darkness. May the Demonic Light
opportu11ism than religion in Dark Circle dogma. They
betray its slaves and lead them to slaughter.
charge that highly sophisticated science and technology are
used unhesitatingly to advance the designs of the Inner
Circle, yet the objective rationality and independent

86 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

INTERNAL COMMUNIQUE: Darkseid
Information Agency, Worlds of the
Dark Circle, Aug. 1 7, 2992. DEX: 10 STR: 22 BODY: 1 6
INT: 1 8 WILL: 26 MIND: 20
lNFL: 17 AURA: 1 7 SPIRIT: 1 8
FROM: The Secretary for the United Planets Sector.
INITIATIVE: 45 HERO POINTS: 250
TO: Agency Central Command.
IN REGARDS TO: Target: United Planets Sector, Update.
Our pleasure it is to update you on the progress of
•Powers: Continuum Control: 30, Dimension Travel: 8,
"Target: United Planets Sector." Sanguine are we about
Invulnerability: 20, Regeneration: 8, Warp: 65
developments on that front, now seeing the greatest
•Skills: Charisma: 18, Scientist: 15
potential in recent tens of decades for Circle control of this
•Bonuses: Miscellaneous: Through his Continuum Control
key segment of the galaxy.
Power, Darkseid can exercise the Omega Effect, which
No more important planet is there in this sector than
is to obliterate an opponent and reform him later.
Earth, and we have successfully infiltrated the most
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Darkseid's Continuum
promising resistance movement to the Dominion­
Control, Warp, and Dimension Travel Powers are all
influenced government there. Working with Vidar
powered by X-Eiement, which he absorbs into his body.
(Universo) are we, in anticipation of major influence when
•Advantages: Area Knowledge (Apokolips): Leadership
the conupt, inept government there inevitably falls.
•Drawbacks: Catastrophic Irrational Attraction to
Active we remain throughout the remainder of the
discovering the Anti-Life Equation.
United Planets as well. Most promising are our activities on
•Motivation: Power Lust
Carggg, which will apparently serve as a major base of
•Wealth: N/A
insurgency activities if United Planets membership remains
lapsed. Our influence increases on several other populous
worlds, including Hykraius and Tharr.
Cult movements are being instigated by agents in all
former and current United Planets worlds undergoing social TRANSCRIPT: "Tyrants of the 30th
upheaval, particularly those most threatened by Khundish
advances. Now receiving are these agents considerable Century," UPV- 1 2, Jan. 1 1 , 2987.
support from our "Pagan" Circle rings of sympathizers and
conspirators from advanced United Planets worlds. NARRATOR: All indications are that Darkseid was
Optimistic are we, given this combination of forces awakened in thjs century quite by accident. But once he
working in our favor, that we may see Divine Darkness arose from his ancient dormancy. he showed no hesitation.
descend upon this sector within the decade. Starting in early 2984, his "Servants of Darkness,"
macabre, twisted versions of some of the Universe's
TYPICAL DARK CIRCLE AGENT greatest legends, began to plunder the galaxy, accumulating
Dex: 4 STR: 4 Boov: 5 power for their master.
INT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 3 And what power was accumulated! Ultimately the
!NFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4 Dark Lord transported Daxam to a yellow-sun system,
INITIATIVE: 14 HERO POINTS: 30 creating for himselfmillions of ultra-powered slaves.
•Skills: Martial Artist: 7, Military Science: 5, Weaponry: 5 It was only through the combined efforts of the Legion
•Advantages: Scholar (brainwashing) of Super-Heroes and mystically conjured versions of
•Drawbacks: Catastrophic Irrational Attraction to Darkseid's 20th Century opponents that the Dark Lord's
converting others to the Cult of the Dark Circle mad dreams were thwarted. . . .
•Equipment:
Blaster [Boov: 5, Energy Blast: 7, R#: 2]
•Motivation: Power Lust
•Wealth: 5
PERSONAL LOG: Querl Dox,
April 20, 2995.

Questions continue to perplex me regarding Darkseid

and this "Quiet Darkness" affair. I have been forced to
discard my initial and admittedly impulsive assumption that
Darkseid sought some sort of power in this matter. There is
no evidence to suggest his intentions were anything other

VILLAINS 87
than what was accomplished-the sudden, complete, and incarceratory hiatus and an interruption in Prince Evillo's
inexplicable elimination of his existence as we understand it. benevolent rule of this world.
Brief interviews with Francis Campbell confirm his As reappointed Supreme Ruler of Tartarusgov, Prince
collaboration in a long-term project with Darkseid to Evillo succeeds Baron Jonathan L. Flagitious, a land-owner
elected Tartaran President in 2987 by a Council of Barons
.r
isolate and make manifest a supposed Gemini Matrix or
Life Equation. Empirical evidence suggests their success in not recognized as a legitimate governing body by the
a process, which still escapes my comprehension, involving United Planets. Prince Evillo's sovereignty has been
Aria and Coda, Campbell's children, and his late (and very recognized by the United Planets, and Tartarus now
charming) wife, Carole. becomes a United Planets world for the first time.
While I am at a loss to explain or understand precisely In addition to being an experienced head of state,
what transpired, there can be no doubt in my mind that the Prince Evillo possesses the ability to grow massive horns
Gemini he/she/it entity did, at Darkseid's request, cause the out his forehead. His hobbies include hypnosis, the occult,
Dark Lord to suddenly and totally cease to exist by any and antique torture devices.
quantifiable measure.
His whereabouts and circumstances remain a clueless
mystery.
I must add that his motives for this transformation TRANSCRIPT: "The Alberto
escape me, and I prefer not to dwell on the rather disturbing
possibilities.
Caracas Show," INV-67,
Jan. 1 9, 2995.

Prince Evillo . . . ALBERTO CARACAS: So you're proud of what

you did on Tartarus?
DEX: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 4 FORMER SEN. TENZIL KEM (BISMOLL): Well,

INT: 9 WtLL: 8 MIND: 7 shucks, it weren't really nothin' . . .

CARACAS: "Weren't really nothin'?" Well, Mr.
lNFL: 7 AURA: 5 SPLRIT: 5
Kern, I know of somebody who thinks it really was
INITIATIVE: 2 1 HERO POINTS: LOO
something. The legal sovereign of Tartarus seems to think
it was something.
KEM: Oh, yeah, you mean Evillo. Not really a bad
•Powers: Energy Blast: 9
guy, you know, once you get past the name.. . . The name
•Skills: Charisma: I 0
and the horns.
•Advantages: Connection: United Planets Governments
CARACAS: Not really a bad guy? Indeed, the United
(High)
Planets doesn't seem to think he's such a bad guy. The
•Drawbacks: Married (several times over), Serious
United Planets has recognized him as the legal ruler of
Irrational Attraction to evil; Strange Appearance: when
Tartarus.
he is angry, Evillo grows small horns from his ehad.
KEM: Oh yeah, he's a hell of a guy. Snappy dresser,
•Motivation: Power Lust
great conversationalist, sort of a Renaissance kind of guy . .
•Wealth: 1 2
CARACAS: And yet, Mr. Kern, we understand that
you have in effect deposed him from power. Is that not
true?

PRESS RELEASE: Issued by KEM: Correct.

CARACAS: Then you admit it?
Tartarusgov, Nov. 7, 299 1 . KEM: Yes, I admit it is not true.
CARACAS: Now wait a minute Mr. Kern, let's get
this straight. Did you not incite a full-fledged revolt among
ski TARTARUS! Tartarus' criminal population-its felons and plunderers
Tartarus: A Proud United Planets Member
and rapists?
Since 2991 KEM: Correct.
For Immediate Release. CARACAS: Correct, you did?
Contact: Lucifa Hamner, 2-01-478-133-07026 KEM: Correct, I did not.
Tartarusgov is pleased to announce the return as
CARACAS: Then you're denying it.
Supreme Ruler of the most accomplished and beloved
KEM: Correct Unless of course you consider his 12
monarch in the history of our great planet. Prince Evillo.
previous wives to be felons. They do have considerable
Prince Evillo served previously as sovereign ruler of
skin-care problems, but I don't believe that yet constitutes a
Tartarus from 2965 until 2978. when a misunderstanding felony. even on Tartarus.
with the Legion of Super-Heroes led to a brief

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 CARACAS: Nevertheless. because of your wanton
interference in the internal affairs of Tartarus, Prince Evillo
The Fatal Five
was effectively deposed.
KEM: No, I don't think there were any internal EXCERPT: "Real Valor: Real Crime
affais.
r Well, okay, now that you bring it up, Prince Evillo
did want to have an internal affair with my assistant, but Stories for the Men of the '90s,"
she has a way of deflecting such overtures, so nothing June 27, 2995, Page 25.
really happened there, I don't think.
CARACAS: You're ducking the question, Mr.
Senator. Aren't you ducking the question? Is it not true that Where Are They Now?
you assisted in an illegal coup that has put a council of
Evillo's former wives in control of the planet and left a The Strange and Often Grisly Fates of the Ruthless
United Planets-recognized sovereign, in effect, a political Mercenaries Who've Plundered the Galaxy Under the
prisoner on his own planet. Fearsome Name of The Fatal Five
KEM: Correct. Mano: This Fatal Five original has been jailed
CARACAS: So wait a minute. is that a yes or a no? repeatedly by the Legion and has apparently been reduced
KEM: A yes. these days to serving as a lackey to reputed crime boss

CARACAS: Okay, but you're trying to say you didn't Molock (Starfinger) Hanscom.
do it, right? Nyuen Cbun Ti (The Persuader): Armed with the
KEM: Wrong. unstoppable Atomic Axe, Nyuen has long been one of the
CARACAS: You did do it? galaxy's highest-paid hired killers. Only his underworld
KEM: Do what? connections and his psychic link to the axe have saved
CARACAS: What I asked. Come on, you know what him from torturous years in prison. Still. that's exactly
I mean. That thing about assisting the wives. where Nyuen finds himself now after botching his attempt
KEM: Oh yeah, that. Yes, right, I did that. I let them on Quarantine to murder the son of an organized crime

free, if that's what you mean. chief.

CARACAS: Ah ha. Now we're getting somewhere. Ray Sah (Flare): This hot lady was born with the
You did indeed free the wives. And tell me. is it not also ability to fry anyone, literally, who stood in her ruthless
true that you have a little secret infatuation with Evillo's way. She was captured by the Legion in 2987 and sent to
current wife, the beautiful Saturn Queen. Labyrinth to be subjected to the sub-human conditions
KEM: Correct. there. She disappeared during the post-Collapse chaos in

CARACAS: Correct, what? 2990 and turned up earlier this year as a mercenary for the
KEM: Correct. It is not true. Dominators. She was captured by resistance forces there

CARACAS: So you don't have an infatuation with and will no doubt be shown no slack during her coming
Saturn Queen. imprisonment.
KEM: Correct. It's raving, bonkers, head-over-heels Sarya (The Emerald Empress): Wicked, voluptuous
in love, if you want to be accurate. Sarya wielded the deadly power of the Emerald Eye and
CARACAS: Oh I see, Senator, I see. Then you admit used it to seize control of the Fatal Five in the mid '80s.
you would like to steal away Evillo's wife? But when she was finally and utterly beaten by the Legion
KEM: Well, I don't know . . . I guess I'd be willing �o in 2989, it was discovered that the eye had literally and

admit that . . . if you'll admit your real name isn't Alberto gruesomely sucked the very life out of her, leaving the
Caracas. once-stunning Sarya a wizened, rotting monstrosity. True
CARACAS: That's got nothing to do with . . . justice for this despicable perversion of womanhood.
KEM: That your real name is "Albert Kroc." Chi Tsan (Caress): This sexy, ruthless killer was
CARACAS: Mr. Kern, I think you're evading the given an "acid touch" by Khundish warlords. She was
issue here . . . captured by the Legion in 2987 and spent four torturous
years on Labyrinth before mysteriously disappearing.
Mercenary circles believe she was duped into traveling to
Earth, where the Dominators subjected her to unspeakably
gruesome experiments in their underground chambers. It is
not yet known if she survived the June 4 cataclysm there.
Tharok: The warped, sick brain behind the original
Fatal Five, Tharok gained his great mental powers after
being hideously maimed by Science Police. He could only
be saved by being converted into a repulsive freak that was
half human, half robotic. But his combined
human/computer brain gave him the brilliance to command
the original Fatal Five until Tharok's insane obsession to

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clone an unmutilated version of himself produced a Handbook, page 25).
monster that mentally dominated Tharok and ultimately BATTLE ARMOR [BODY: 15]
destroyed both original and clone. At the present time Persuader doesn't always wear his
Validus: This horrible, mutated and completely insane battle armor.
goliath was mentally enslaved by Tharok until Darkseid
transformed Validus back into his original form, the infant FLARE
son of Legionnaires Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad. But the DEx: 5 STR: 4 BoDY: 5
curse of Validus lives on: the young boy carries a horrible INT: 4 WILL: 4 MIND: 4
disease that brings a lingering, torturous death to natives of INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
his home planet Winath. The boy must now be forever INITIATIVE: 13 HERO POI.NTS: 60
quarantined from his people. •Powers: Flame Project: 8, Flash: 8, Flight: 8
•Skills: Thief: 7
MANO •Advantages: Connections: Fatal Five (High), Underworld
DEx: 9 STR: 4 BoDY: 7 (Low)
INT: 5 WILL: 5 MIND: 5 •Drawbacks: Serious Irrational Attraction to Stealing
lNFL: 5 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 5 •Motivation: Thrill Seeking
INITIATIVE: 21 HERO PoiNTS: 60 •Wealth: 5
•Powers: Disintegration: 16, Energy Blast: 9
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Mano's Powers are directed THE EMERALD EMPRESS
through his right hand only. DEx: 6 STR: 6 BoDY: 6
•Advantages: Connections: Fatal Five (High), Underworld INT: 8 WILL: 8 MIND: 7
(High) INFL: 8 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 7
•Drawbacks: Fatal Vulnerability: Mano must remain in his INITIATIVE: 22 HERO POINTS: 70
containment suit or he will die. All atmospheres, save •SkiHs: Charisma: 8
that of his home world, are poisonous to him. •Advantages: Connections: Fatal Five (High), Underworld
•Equipment: (High); Leadership
CONTAINMENT SUIT [BODY: 9, Sealed Systems: 18] •Equipment:
•Motivation: Psychopath The Emerald Eye [DEx: 13, BoDY: 16, Force Manipulation:
•Wealth: 6 24]
Limitation: Miscellaneous: The Emerald Eye drains life
·
PERSUADER force from the user at a slow rate.
DEX: 8 STR: 7 BODY: 8 •Motivation: Power Lust
INT: 4 WILL: 6 MIND: 6 •Wealth: 8
[NFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 7
lNJTIATIVE: 20 HERO POINTS: 60 CARESS
•Skills: Martial Artist: 8, Thief: 7, Weaponry: 12 DEx: 7 STR: 8 BoDY: 8
•Advantages: Connections: Fatal Five (High), Underworld INT: 5 WILL: 4 MIND: 3
(High); Lightning Reflexes INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 5
•Drawbacks: Minor Rage INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 60
•Alter Ego: Nyuen Chun Ti •Powers: Acid: 9
•Motivation: Mercenary •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Acid is Range of Touch
•Wealth: 9 only.
•Equipment: •SkiHs: Thief: 6
Atomic Axe [EV: 20, BoDY: 18, Energy Absorption: 20] •Advantages: Connections: Fatal Five (High), Underworld
The Atomic Axe is an ancient relic from one of Earth's (Low)
World Wars. The axe is so potent, it can cut through any •Motivation: Power Lust
known substance. It can even slice through raw energy. •Wealth: 5
To use the axe's Energy Absorption Power in
combat, Persuader must make an Action Check using his THAROK
Weaponry skill as the AV and the axe's APs of Energy Dex: 9 STR: 9
BoDY: 9
Absorption as the EV against an OV/RV equal to the INT: 18 WILL: 15MIND: 12
AV/EV of the energy attack. One or more RAPs indicate INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 2
that Persuader has successfully interrupted the energy INITIATIVE: 25 HERO POINTS: 65
attack. Resolve the energy attack normally, and reduce •Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): 9 , Gadgetry: 16,
the RAPs earned on the attack by 25 (see the Character Medicine: I0, Scientist: 18

90 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

•Advantages: Connections: Fatal Five (High), Underworld EXCERPT: "Our Times, A Review
(High); Sharp Eye
•Drawbacks: Serious Irrational Allraction to trying to of Contemporary News," Sept.
make his mechanical half look normal: Strange 22, 2973, page 8.
Appearance: Miscellaneous: Tharok can use his full STR
with his left arm only. His STR with his right arm is only
4. GLORITH:
•Motivation: Power Lust
•Wealth: 5
Where She Comes From
and Where She's Going
VALJOUS Behind the tumult and upheaval on the Oomari
DEX: 9 STR:30 BODY: 22
Frontier has been the return to political prominence of
INT: I WILL: 14 MIND: 14 Baaldur under the leadership of Empress Glorith. As this
!NFL: 8 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 9 young ambitious monarch absorbs neighboring worlds into
INITIATIVE: 18 HERO POlNTS: 50 the Baalduran Realm, the United Planets watches,
•Powers: Mental Blast: 17
wondering what to make of this new figure on the political
•Drawbacks: Age (young); Serious Irrational Attraction to scene. Here's an Our Times profile:
throwing tantrums when he doesn't get his way or when
Name: Glorith. Empress of Baaldur.
he's lonely Training: Marginal formal education as a commoner.
•Motivation: N/A
Married Emperor Nendez XII shortly before his death.
•Wealth: N/A Intensive training in administrative methods, military
sciences, and galactic politics since then by hand-picked staff.
Rose to Power: March I I . 2973. with the death of
Nendez XII. whom she'd married 17 days earlier.
Major Accomplishments: Extension of Baalduran
Glorith Realm to all populated worlds of three regional star
systems, rise in efficiency and formidability of Baalduran

e
DEx: 4 STR: 2 BODY: 5 armed forces, creation of a popular image for herself and
INT: 6 WILL: 7 MIND: 7 Baaldur in United Planets mass culture.
INFL: 14 AURA: I I SPIRIT: 9 Political Philosophy: A seemingly self-contradictory
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 75 mix of socialism and autocracy influenced by her humble
beginnings and current desire for centralized power.
Personality Profile: Observers of this fascinating
•Powers: *Mystic Linked newcomer disagree. some dismissing her as being frivolous
and a lightweight. others describing her as cunning,
Cell Rot: 20*, Power Drain: 19. Spirit Drain: 20*,
Suspension: 20*, Time Travel: 40* ruthless. and formidable. Considered prone to dangerous

•Skills: Occultist: 1 2 risk-taking.

•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Cell Rot only allows Glorith Strengths: Personality and striking Baalduran looks
to age a victim. The percentage of the BODY lost in RAPs give her widespread popularity; pursues her goals with
unmatched aggressiveness and tenacity; possibly possesses
is the percentage of the victim's lifespan that he or she
mystical time-related abilities.
ages; Miscellaneous: Spirit Drain allows Glorith to make
Weaknesses: Considered reckless: regarded by many
a victim younger. The percentage of BoDY lost in RAPs
is the percentage of the victim's lifespan that he or she as a lightweight; drawing much criticism and review for
extension of Baalduran Realm without United Planets
devolves; Miscellaneous: Suspension is only Usable on
Others; Miscellaneous: Power Drain works only on Time approval.

Travel. Prospects: Must curtail annexation binge if she

wishes to avoid confrontation with United Planets. Appears
•Advantages: Allractive; Scholar (all areas of history.
politics) capable of running peaceful, prosperous Realm if her
intentions are nonaggressive.
•Motivation: Power Lust
•Wealth: 5

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PERSONAL WRITINGS: Glorith of been a bastardization of the original, necessary course the
Time Line had taken. It is being speculated with increasing
Baaldur, Feb. 8, 2976. credibility that the Time Line is capable of reasserting itself
without sentient intervention, and perhaps Glorith was
The Legion. The Legion . . . somehow an agent of such self-repair . . .
See, what nobody ever understood back then was what
I could do. How I could shift things around in the Time
Stream. How I could see through the Time Stream and just
understand what a change here or a change there would do.
It almost felt like somebody had messed up what was meant
to be, and I was put here to somehow make it right because PERSONAL WRITINGS: Glorith of
I could just see what I had to do and how it would put me in Baaldur, date inapplicable.
the driver's seat.
So I intuitively understood I was the only one who was
going to stop Mordru from rising up, conquering every last Those Legion brats. Those hideous, insufferable,
thing in sight and parking that bony butt on his tacky throne interfering little brats.
for the next millennium. I had it all within my grasp. My own unmatched
I had to find a way to stop him, but I wasn't about to powers, plus the Time Trapper's powers, combined to
take on the buz.zard myself. I mean, how did I know I could make me the most unstoppable force in galactic history!
actually beat the guy one on one? And come on, why risk The Khund armies at my disposal, weaponry from
this beautifully pampered derriere when some other more throughout time, squashing anyone who dared stand in my
expendable posterior could be put on the line in its place. way!
So I just did a little cosmetic surgery on the old Time But those intolerable, muck-sucking sons of dirjes,
Line. Poof! The legend of Valor is born! Poof! The Durlan they realized my one weakness. They knew I couldn't
merchant gets popped into this century! It was almost transport myself, my own temporal essence, through the
predestined that the Durlan would build his huge fortune Time Stream without sacrificing my godhood. So what do
and then, inspired by Valor's legend, create the Legion of they do? They pull out some mother-forsaken Dominator
Super-Heroes. technology, one of those "Chronal Howitzer"
Now all I had to do was wait for them to take on Old abominations, to send me here-here . . . wherever "here"
Man Mordru and do enough damage so I could crush the is. The end of time? The end of life?
old fossil and squash anything that might be left of the little They know the cost I must pay every time I journey
Legion cuties. The galaxy would be mine for the taking. through time. They know I cannot return to the 30th
Course. the old bag somehow got on to me, and we Century without sacrificing my godhood. They knew
bad it out before those Legion hunks could wear him exactly what they were doing.
down. Now neither of us is sitting where we want to sit, And they will pay for it. All I have to do now is figure
but I'm still on my way, and that pathetic carnival out how . . .
magician, he's the has-been I always knew he'd be.

Molock Hanscom/
Starfinger Ill
EXCERPT: Chrononomy: A Journal
of the Science, March 7, 5844,

e
DEX: 4 STR: 5 BODY: 4
page 3598. lNT: 9 WILL: 8 MIND: 7
!NFL: 9 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 6
. . . There is increasing evidence to suggest that the INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 60
notorious time-bandit Glorith was in fact an unwitting
instrument of some Time Stream-rectifying force. While
many time scholars have postulated that the Time Stream •Skills: Charisma: 8, Detective: 8 , Martial Artist: 7,
was somehow tampered with to avoid a "destined" rise of Military Science: 6, Scientist: 6, Thief: 7, Vehicles: 5,
Emperor Mordru to rule the galaxy for a millennium, such Weaponry: 7
theories have yet to accommodate recent spectrum readings •Advantages: Connection: Underworld (High);
that suggest any such rise by Mordru would have itself Leadership; Omni-Connection
•Motivation: Power Lust
•Wealth: 8

92 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

EXCERPT: Interstellar Press But we wanted to talk to him about his past-his
criminal conviction on auempted murder, racketeering,
Service, Headline News/Service conspiracy, espionage, and treason charges.

2, April 10, 2993. GLENN LLOYD, MR. HANSCOM'S PERSONAL

ASSISTANT (pre-recorded): Mr. Hanscom is unavailable
to discuss that matter.
DAVIDSON: We wanted to talk to him about his
BURRANE MURDERED, reputed investments in the independent worlds of Darzyl,
The Haven, Modo. and Oomar, all believed to be hives of
REPUTED EXTORTIONIST
illegal activity.
JANDA-Char Burrane, sought by authorities in LLOYD (pre-recorded): Mr. Hanscom is unavailable
connection with numerous extonion schemes, was found to discuss that matter.
by Science Police Janda officers today gruesomely DAVIDSON: We wanted to talk to him about
murdered. investigations into his business practices-charges of
Burrane, reponedly known in underworld circles as extortion, intimidation, blackmail, and violent retribution
"Starfinger," had been secretly vacationing at this world's against his rivals.
exclusive Cognac Rim, according to an SPJ LLOYD (pre-recorded): Mr. Hanscom is unavailable
spokeswoman. A maid at the co-op where Burrane was to discuss that matter.
staying alerted authorities when she heard cries for help DAVIDSON: It seems Mr. Hanscom is available to
from Burrane's suite. The maid did not see the victim's discuss anything about himself except what's newswonhy. .
assailant.
Burrane was found decapitated and his body brutally
hacked by an unknown weapon. Police declined to
comment on rumors that reputed underworld hit man
Nyuen Chun Ti (The Persuader) may have been involved.
TRANSCRIPT: Science Police

\
The SPJ spokeswoman said police are investigating a
reputed feud between Burrane and the Hanscom family,
Interrogation of Suspect Nyuen
headed by industrialist and convicted racketeer Molock
Hanscom. Hanscom's brother, Lars, the original Chun Ti {The Persuader),
"Starfinger," was murdered in 2987, and police
Dec. 1 1 , 2995.
acknowledged that Burrane was a suspect in that unsolved
homicide.
Burrane had been at large since late last year. SP
investigators believe he'd been effectively confined by the ARRESTING OFFICER GIM ALLON: Okay,
Legion of Super-Heroes inside their Metropolis Nyuen, let's make this quick and easy. You know you were
headquaners but was able to escape when that facility was working for Hanscom, and we know you were working for
seized by Eanhgov after the Legion's July disbandment. Hanscom, so let's just make things easy on ourselves and
just admit that right from the stan.
NYUEN CHIN Tl: Uh, is that supposed to be a joke?
ALLON: No, Nyuen, this isn't a joke. I don't think
it's a laughing matter. Do you know how many people you
murdered on Quarantine? You're going to do some serious
TRANSCRIPT: "Between the time on this one. The hardest time. Unless you start

Headlines," UP·V- 1 , cooperating.

NYUEN: Hey, I'm always happy to cooperate, man.
March 1 6, 2984. ALLON: Okay, sure. Then give us a statement right
now. Spell out for us what you were doing. We want it in
writing, Nyuen-Hanscom hired you . . . you were on
Quarantine to kill the Burrane kid . . . Revenge against
ROBB DAVIDSON: Tonight we're going to tell you Burrane Sr. for killing Hanscom's brother. And while
a story about Molock Hanscom, but we're going to tell it
you're at it, we could use a confession on the Burrane Sr.
without his cooperation. Mr. Hanscom agreed to talk to us killing too.
about his thriving financial empire, about his famous NYUEN: Anything else?
charitable effons, about his loving family, and about his ALLON: It's for your own good, Nyuen. I mean, look
passionate interest in spons. - why should you take the big tumble for Hanscom? What

VILLAINS 93
do you owe him? C'mon, Nyuen, you're too smart to take EXCERPT: Legion Trading Card
the fall while Hanscom sits back on Darzyl getting fatter
and fatter. #LV-37· 1 2/ 1 1 /82, issued 4/8/84.
NYUEN: Y'know, you are so very funny. You think
this frightens me. You think you can finally put me away.
ALLON: Listen, mister, we got you good this time,
no joke. The Infinite Man
NYUEN: Yeah, well, I'm real scared, cop. Just
REAL NAME: Jaxon Rugarth.
shivering in my boots. Before I go down, let me tell you,
HOME PLANET: Earth.
pal, I'll start talking about every crooked S.P. cop on the
POWER: Power over time and space, control of and
force, and every crooked judge on the bench and every
access to the Time Stream.
crooked prosecutor out there. There won't be anybody left
ORIGIN: Empowered while trapped in the Time
to put me away.
Stream.
ALLON: There'll be a few of us left, and you'll have
LEGION FACT: Jaxon volunteered for the fateful
done us all a big favor.
Time Stream-exploratory mission that gave him his powers
NYUEN: Or maybe I'll just wait till my axe shows
but cost him his sanity.
r Hey, I'll make
up, and I'll just carve my way out of hee.
sure the blade is nice and sharp for you, cop.
ALLON: Get him out of here. And add threatening an
officer to his charges.

PERSONAL JOURNAL EXCERPT:

Brainiac 5, April 1 7, 2995.

The Infinite Man It occurs to me today, with some regret, that our friend
Jaxon Rugarth must have been among the billions who died
DEX: 8 STR: 1 5 BODY: 20 with the destruction of Luna.
lNT: 15 WILL: lO MIND: I 0 This is not a pleasant matter to consider. Jaxon surely
lNFL: 8 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 1 0 represents one of Rond's and my greatest failures. At least
lNlTIATIVE: 3 1 HERO POLNTS: 60 we were eventually able, with Mysa's aid, to exorcise the
"Infinite Man" demon back into the Time Stream, but
Jaxon's psyche apparently never recovered.

•Powers: Control: 20, Force Manipulation: 16, Growth: 10, I have no information to suggest he was not still a

Invulnerability: 20, Time Travel: 35 patient at Medicus One at the time of its complete

•Skills: Scientist: I 0 destruction.

•Bonus: Miscellaneous: Infinte Man can use his Time I have made more serious erros r in my life, but 1 don't
Travel Power to summon creatures out of time. suppose there's a more tragic victim of any of those errors

•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Control is only usable on than Jaxon. Brave explorer and scientist, may you have

individuals or creatures he summoned with Time Travel; found true peace at last.

Miscellaneous: Infinite Man cannot use Time Travel on

himself without becoming caught up in the unescapable
infinite loop of time.
•Drawbacks: Catastrophic Psychological Instability
•Motivation: Psychopath Lobo
•Wealth: N/A
DEX: 10 STR: 20 BODY: 1 5
lNT: 4 WILL: 6 MIND: 7
lNFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 10
INITIATIVE: 20 HERO POINTS: 60

•Powers: Invulnerability: 20, Jumping: 2, Regeneration: 10

•Skills: Acrobatics: I 0, Animal Handling: 4, Charisma
(Intimidation): 1 1 , Life Sense: 9, Marrial Artist: 8,
Military Science (Tracking): 7, Vehicles (Space): 10, -.

Weaponry (Melee): 10

94 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Lobo's Life Sense is only
used for tracking opponents.
Morclru
•Advantages: Iron Nerves: Lightning Reflexes
•Drawbacks: Catastrophic Irrational Attraction to fighting; DEX: 8 STR: 6 BODY: 8
Catastrophic Irrational Attraction to keeping his TNT: 12 WILL: 15 MIND: 1 3
promises; Catastrophic Rage; Serious Psychological lNFL: 1 3 AURA: 1 7 SPIRIT: 20
Instability INITIATIVE: 33 HERO POINTS: 150
•Equipment:
Hook and Chain [STR: 10, Boov: 10. Claws: 8]
SPACE HARLEY ("'SPAZFRAG" 666) [STR: 7. Boov: 7, •Powers: Awareness: 14, Magic Sense: 18, Sorcery: 30
Flight 39, Radar Sense: 15, Sealed Systems: 20, R#2] •Skills: Occultist: 16
•Motivation: Psychopath •Advantages: Leadership
•Wealth: N/A •Drawbacks: Minor Psychological Instability;
•Note: Lobo is often able to detennine the weakness of an Catastrophic Fear of being buried alive; Loss
opponent and act on it. In that instance he is using a Vulnerability: Mordru instantly falls into a catatonic state
Critical Blow or Devastating Attack. (all of his Powers, Mental, and Physical Attributes are
reduced to 0) if he is totally encased in a solid, airless
space or buried alive.
•Alter Ego: Wynn of Gemworld
•Motivation: Power Lust
PERSONAL LOG ENTRY: •Wealth: 20
Brainiac 5, April 20, 2995.

RE: The Lobo subject.

Resolving my initial curiosity about this matter was EXCERPT: "Our Times: A Review
the prompt discovery that this creature was not the
original Lobo of infamy, nor another of the seemingly
of Contemporary News,"
cloned "Servants of Darkness" we saw in '84, but rather April 1 2, 2971 , page 1 6.
some manner of Probe.
That, of course, raises interesting questions as to
why Darkseid would resort to Probe technology. And
since the Dark Lord seems to no longer exist on this
MORDRU:
plane, the following speculations will apparently have to
suffice on this matter. Where He Comes From
Three theories immediately suggest themselves­
Darkseid did not have access to genetic material with
and Where He's Going
which to produce a Lobo clone; Darkseid found that the No figure on the interstellar political scene is rising as
Czarnian race (of which Lobo was apparently the last fast or causing more concern throughout the United Planets
survivor) could not be cloned; or Darkseid found Probe as Mordru, Lord Emperor of the Sorceres'
r World. Here
technology to have advanced to the point that he could then, is a pocket profile on this feared and fearsome
produce a superior servant through Probe methodology. galactic leader.
It i s unclear i f this Probe subject had actual Name: Mordru.
memories of the original Lobo. Therefore, it could have Training: Rigid instruction as an apprentice within
been the son of "designer being" for which this dubious the Sorcerers' Community on Zerox. Currently most
technology was specifically created, programmed with powerful sorcerer in the recorded history of Zerox.
the skills and personality deemed most effective while Rose to Power: October, 2969 through
lacking any tendencies that would weaken its loyalty and military/mystical coup, displacing ruling Council of
obedience. Teaches.
r
hs effectiveness as a killer is unquestioned, though Major Accomplishments: Consolidation of power
this Probe reproduction may not have matched the within Sorcerers ' Community, creation of one of the
original in efficiency. Either that or the grotesque galaxy's largest, most formidable militaries, annexation of
playground rhymes of antiquity are a bit exaggerated. dozens of unaffiliated worlds in his region.
In any case, I feel little regret that Darkseid saw fit to Political Philosophy: Vague, espouses a form of
dispose of this subject. Social Darwinism in which his strength makes him rightful
ruler of all he conquers.

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 Personality Profile: Regarded as a classic
TRANSCRIPT: "United Planet
megalomaniac with overtones of possible psychosis.
Details of upbringing and early adulthood masked in Current AHairs," UP-V- 1 0,
propaganda, but indications are he comes from a traumatic Aug. 9, 2992.
hostile background. Considered unlikely to negotiat �
honestly or to back down when he has the advantage.
Strengths: Extensive, possibly unlimited mystical
abilities; charismatic speaker and leader within growing LAR ROGERS: . . . Thank you, Shela. I'm talking
empire: strong cult appeal to insurgents outside empire; to you from the incredible Palace of Lord Emperor
.,
seemingly unlimited drive. Mordru, and as you can see, this is an absolutely
Weaknesses: Arrogance, harshness of rule, provoking magnificent structure. With me this evening are a couple
spirited opposition; lack of formal military training; no of equally impressive giants of 30th Century affairs, the
official recognition within political community due to Lord Emperor himself, Mordru, who was recoronated here
extralegal tactics. just about a month ago, and a good friend of his, Mysa
Prospects: Direct conflict with the United Planets Nal, whom many of you will remember from her days in
the Legion of Super-Heroes as the White Witch. Your
,
·
appears inevitable. Could pose a greater threat to the
United Planets than Zaryan. Majesty, Miss Nal, welcome to "Current Affairs."
BOTH: Thank you.
ROGERS: And we understand that you two have a
very special announcement for us this evening.
MYSA NAL: That's right, Lar. We wanted everyone

0
l are very much in
in the galaxy to know that Mordru and
PATIENT RECORD: Labyrinth Penal
love and that we plan to get married on Aug. 28.
Institute, Updated Aug. 1 2, 2986. ROGERS: Well, that's wonderful. Congratulauons.
When did you come to this wonderful decision? How did
he pop the question?
MORDRU: Well, I didn't exactly . . .
Patient: Mordru of Zerox.
NAL: It was really my little scheme, actually. I just
Readmitted: Sept. 25, 2982 (Takron-Galtos).
could really see how difficult Mordru's new duties were
. . . Some rehabilitative progress reported, but patient
turning out to be and how much of a toll they were going
retains considerable megalomaniacal tendencies. Moderate
to be taking on him. I just wanted to do everything T could
resistance to techniques, moderate discomfort at each
to make his life as joyous and fulfilling as I could, and I
release of age-old slight, injustice and cruelty. Seems to
knew the best way to do that would be as his wife.
fear handling life unless propelled by driving fears, hatreds.
MORDRU: I think what we discovered was that we
Progress has been steady since unknown event during
really have shared a wonderful love for a long time. And
Great Darkness dramatically reduced powers, but resistance
now that things are changing so quickly and dramatically.
remains formidable.
we both realized if we didn't make a commitment to each
Currently considering plan proposed by Sorcerers '
other now, we might lose forever the wonderful thing
Community to purge patient of all mystical powers and
that's grown between us.
traumatic memories. Such radical treatment not authorized
ROGERS: Uh-huh. You know, this big
by this institution, but permissible through authorized
announcement may come as quite a shock to many of our
rehabilitative system of patient's native world.
viewers. who are used to thinking of you two as being on
Wisdom of eliminating rather than overcoming
opposite sides of some rather celebrated battles.
scarring memories is suspect plan of treatment. Advise
MORDRU: (Laughter) Our younger, more foolish
against this course, but obliged to leave patient's welfare as
days. (Laughter) Perhaps one of the reasons we fought
the responsibility of native world.
each other with such vigor is that we loved each other
from the sta.
rt.
NAL: I have to say, I think I always loved him. Even
when I hated him. Love is like that sometimes.
ROGERS: But, with all due respect, Lord Emperor,
what about the protests from the United Planets and
elsewhere about your past actions? About the fear that, in
restoring your full powers, the Council of Teachers may
be inviting the return of the kind of abuses we've seen in
the past?
NAL: We've put that kind of thing behind us. Those
demons are gone. We couldn't ever see that sort of thing
again.

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 MORDRU: I think this interview has taken an man enough to admit that change and growth were
unfortunate tum. necessary for me to be worthy of your devotion, and
ROGERS: But . . . change I have. I swear things will be different this time, if
NAL: Urn, you see, it's just that with the Khunds only you would return to me.
threatening, we need a leader with that kind of . . . I can't live without you.
MORDRU: I think this interview is over . . . Yours for all time,
Mordru

e OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Mordru, Lord Emperor, Sorcerers'
World, to The United Planets
Ro.xxas
DEX: 4(8)STR:4( I0) Boov:4

Council, May 1 6, 2993. lNT: 6 WILL: 7 MIND: 5

!NFL: 9 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 7
INITIATIVE: 2 1 (25)HERO POINTS: 60
Esteemed Rodents and Assorted Vermin,
It is with the lowest regard and deepest loathing that I
dismiss your contemptible and cowardly protests over the
performance of my duties as sovereign of the Sorcerers' •Powers: Mind Over Mauer: 10
World. •Skills: Martial Artist: 7, Military Science: 9, Vehicles: 4,
My dear spineless and conspiratorial parasites, I have Weaponry: 9
ascended to thls throne legally and ethically. How I choose •Bonuses: Miscellaneous: When Roxxas is in a Rage. his
to administer the affairs of this world is no business of DEX and STR are raised to the level in the parentheses.
yours, particularly as your pathetic, cancerous Federation •Advantages: Connection: Underworld (High)
rots to the bone. •Drawbacks: Catastrophic Psychological Instability;
Also, your inquiries as to my treatment of my beloved Catastrophic Rage
first wife Mysa are beneath contempt. By my hand or •Equipment:
another, I vow that you will suffer unspeakable horrors for Blaster [BODY: 5, Energy Blast: 7, R#: 2)
daring such an affront. Bombs (2)[EV: 15)
I look forward to the day when the SorcererS' World Chronal Howitzer [BODY: 6, Time Travel: 40, R#: 2)
stands proud and free, and your detestable, cowardly Limitation: Time Travel is Usable on Others only.
United Planets has been completely overrun by the animals The Chronal Howitzer is a bomb-like device that sends
of the Khundish Empire-when your vile, repulsive heads victims through time.
are paraded on bloody poles before masses of screaming Grenades [EV: 8]
Khund savages. Nerve Toxin Grenades [EV: 6, Fog: 5]
Remaining humbly and sincerely yours, •Motivation: Psychopath
•Wealth: 5
Lord Emperor Mordru

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE:
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: Covert-Operations to Dominion
Lord Emperor Mordru to Mysa Embassy, Earth, June 2 1 , 2992.
Nal, March 1 9, 2995.
Security Level Gold, Covert-Operations Clearance
My Precious and Delicate Flower, Only.
Not a day goes by that my soul does not yearn for Report: Potential Agents.
your company. My love for you is deep beyond mortal We have identified certain officials within the
comprehension. Labyrinth Penal System who are exceedingly cooperative
That is why WE should never have allowed ourselves in terms of delivering patients to us as part of their Early
to be separated. I blame myself for driving you away. I am Release program. With the loss of most United Planets

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funding, this facility is in a crisis state and welcomes any
opportunity to reduce its population of carnivorous ape­
The Time Trapper
malforms.
Among the most promising patients is Kivun DEX: 7 STR: 4 BODY: 10
Roxxas, reviled in United Planets space as Roxxas the !NT: 25 WlLL: 22 MIND: 28
Butcher for his near extermination of the Trommite race !NFL: 6 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 6
in 2975. INITIATIVE: 38 HERO POINTS: 75
Patient has reportedly made considerable progress
toward a cure of his psychoses, but recovery is described
as extremely fragile, suggesting that previous levels of •Powers: Comprehend Languages: I 0, Control: 1 5 ,
efficiency and ruthlessness can be restored. In fact current Telepathy: 20, Time Travel: 40
state of recovery makes Roxxas, in effect, an open furrow •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Control only works on those
into which we can plant what.ever seeds we desire. individuals he summons through time to serve as his
Certain Labyrinth contacts are willing to release this warriors.
patient into our custody confidentially. . . . •Skills: Gadgetry: 20, Scientist: 20
•Advantages: Scholar (all eras of history, and time travel
physics)
•Motivation: Power Lust
•Wealth: N/A

PATIENT RECORD: Labyrinth Penal

Institute, Dec . 2 1 , 2994.

Patient: Kivun Roxxas of Murgador (alias "Roxxas the

PERSONAL WRITINGS: Glorith of �
Butcher")
Readmitted: Dec. 2 1 , 2994.
Baaldur, Dec. 3 1 , 2994.
\P
. . . Prospects for psychological rehabilitation are
The Time Trapper, the Puppet Master, Lord of Time. .
unfortunately quite remote at this time. Patient's psychoses
. Ha! Lunchmeat.
have always been formidable under ideal circumstances,
1 don't suppose in all the eons of this or any other
now dramatically multiplied by traumas and atrocities
existence there is a greater fool nor a more exquisitely
committed since previous release.
humiliated character than this pathetic Time Trapper.
Apparently during his time as a ward of Earthgov,
Ah, the waves of pleasure I feel contemplating his
patient's psychoses were aggravated and exploited,
eternities of frustration as he stewed, desperately hoping to
unraveling years of earlier progress toward a viable cure.
conquer a populated universe. But so interwoven with the
Heavy scarring to left side of face appears to have
flow of time were his powers that he needed to strike in the
severe psychological impact, given the vanity that surfaced
30th Century and there always stood Mordru, too powerful
during patient's previous incarceration. Otherwise,
to overcome.
devastating physical injuries have mostly healed.
How many times must the Trapper have tried to
Psychological scars will take much, much longer.
outmaneuver the old goat, only to fail delightfully. Finally,
Positives upon which to build: humanity displayed by
after the goddesses know how many incompetent failures,
Legion in saving his life. Key role of Trommite survivor
he hit upon a plan that worked-<:reation of an artificial
Jan Arrah in decision to save patient could be crucial.
legend, delivery of an organizer-financier through time
and-Voila!-the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Mordru is weakened by the Legion, a balance of
power is struck, and the Trapper can plot and maneuver
toward dominance in a popu.lated era.
But the incompetent moron-so powerful was his
creation, his Legion, that one of them, Mon-El, mortally
wounded the Trapper, causing all his wonderful
manipulations to fall apart. The inspiration, the financier,
the Legion--poof! Gone forever!
Fortunately for justice, righteousness, and good taste
everywhere, I was *ahem* able to step in. I took the
Trapper's place in the Time Line and, damn it, showed the

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 moron how it should have been done in the first place. •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Power Drain only works in
Back came the inspiration, the financier-back came the conjunction with Vampirism; Miscellaneous: Shape
·.
Legion. Change is limited to a bat or a wolf.; Miscellaneous:
Okay, okay, the fit wasn't perfect. Hell, this isn't some Dispersal only works while Self Link (Fog) is active.
little fanny tuck, this is complicated surgery. My creation •Advantages: Connection: Mordru (High)
misplaced a key piece of history-a meeting of the Legion •Drawbacks: Attack Vulnerability: -2 Column Shifts vs.
with the Trapper's inspirational figure in a mock universe wooden stakes; Fatal Vulnerability: Vrykos takes I point
back in the 20th Century. Cornerstone historical events of Physical Killing Damage each phase he is exposed to
spring from this meeting, as it turns out. direct sunlight: Miscellaneous: holy symbols may be
So what the hell, I inserted the piece back into my used to attack Vrykos with an EV of 4 provided the
time line. No big deal. Things fell back into place before attacker truly believes in the symbol he is brandishing:
the whole pile of manure could come tumbling down on Miscellaneous: Vrykos must use Vampirism once per
me. The mock universe . . . the meeting between my week to survive: Serious irrational Fear of garlic.
Legion and the Trapper's inspiration . . . •Motivation: Power Lust
Only I never noticed the pathetic little dying shell of •Wealth : 8
the Trapper, still knocking around in that mock universe.
His power lived on . . . He might have even been able to
use it somehow to pull himself up out of the grave he'd dug
for himself.
So what does the fool do? Invades my mind! Comes PERSONAL LOG ENTRY:
up with some logic about how I owe him something or Reep Daggle, Dec. 2, 2994.
other, like some doddering old copyright attorney or
something. We should work together, he says. Together we
could rule everything. Re: Vrykos.
Honey, alone I can rule everything. Gives every appearance of being the classic vampire
I hadn't had this much fun since Daxam. To crush the of mystic lore, with a few distinctions worth noting -
life out of his rotting essence-to literally devour the •He can and does operate during the day, although he
remnants of his power-the taste was sweet. A sensation I appears to avoid direct sunlight.
intend to savor many times in the future. •He possesses remarkable strength, nearly at a
And now, with my powers and his combined, it's time Daxamite's level.
to claim what is mine. •He seems to acquire the strength and perhaps some of
. . . Hmm . . . the Khunds seem a promising race. I the attributes of the victims whose blood he drinks.
wonder what they could accomplish with a little inspired Vrykos appears to be loyal to Mordru, but not without
leadership . . . reservation. His comments during battle suggest he's
capable of pursuing an independent agenda.
Intelligence indicates Mysa did not kill him at the
conclusion of the skirmish-that he is being mystically
reassembled by Mordru's staff. This is fortunate for Mysa
and her chances of a full recovery, perhaps not so fortunate
for future foes of Mordru.
Vrykos
DEX: 1 0 STR: 22 BODY: 16
INT: 9 WILL: 7 MIND: X
INFL: 10 AURA: 1 2 SPIRIT: 1 0
INITIATIVE: 3 1 HERO POINTS: 70

•Powers: *Mystic Linked

Animal Control: 6*, Dispersal: 10*, Hypnosis: 6*,
Invulnerability: 18*, Power Drain: 18*, Regeneration:
10*, Self Link (Fog): 7*, Shape Change: 3*, Vampirism:
20
•Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): I I , Martial Artist: 7
•Bonuses: Miscellaneous: By using Power Drain, Vrykos
is able to use the Power he drains at the APs equal to the
RAPs earned during Power Drain.

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 Ba£cy of
DoN ALLEN Directors. They are survived by their mother. Obnald is
DEX: 7 STR: 4 Boov: 6 survived by his wife, Carmen Johnson, and 2-year-old son,
INT: 4 WILL: 5 MIND: 4 Barry II.
INFL: 3 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 30
•Powers: Superspeed: 10
Marte Allon
•Skills: Scientist: 3
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
•Wealth: 4 Dex: 3 STR: 2 Boov: 3
INT: 6 WILL: 6 MIND: 6
DAWN ALLEN INFL: 7 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 4
DEX: 6 STR: 3 Boov: 6 INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 60
INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 4
INFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPlRIT: 3
INITIATIVE: 24 HERO POINTS: 30 •Skills: Charisma: 10
•Powers: Superspeed: 10 •Advantages: Connections: United Planets Governments
•Skills: Charisma: 4 (High), Science Police (High); Leadership; Scholar
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure (politics, law)
•Wealth: 4 •Motivation: Upholding the Good
•Wealth: 8

EXCERPT: Interstellar Press

Service, Obituaries/Service 3, OFFICIAL DOCUMENT:
March 27, 2995. Announcement by Queen
Proiectra to Orandi Council of
Orakills of appointment of Marte
Donald Wallace and Dawn Jae Allen, both 29, died
today, executed for their alleged involvement in the
Allon as First Advisor,
terrorist destruction of the Quebec City powersphere. Their Dec. 1 9, 299 1 .
arrest and trial generated widespread controversy on this
dissent-wracked world and drew numerous protests from
. . . I have known Marte Allon personally for many
civil libertarian groups throughout the United Planets.
years, both as a respected. effective President of Earth and
The Aliens, twin brother and sister, gained fame as
as the caring, supportive mother of a fellow Legionnaire.
"The Tornado Twins" when they briefly imbued
She brings with her years of administrative experience, as
themselves with superspeed abilities in 2979 as a publicity
well as an unparalleled knowledge of and ability to work
stunt to promote the Barry Allen Memorial Institute.
smoothly with the United Planets hierarchy. This
The Aliens are the children of Barry Allen, the
experience could prove invaluable as our struggling world
legendary 20th Century hero "The Aash," and of Iris West,
attempts to reassimilate into the United Planets.
currently an Earth-based news editor for the Interstellar
She has also always exhibited the sensitivity and
Press and its affiliates there.
judgment that will allow us to participate in the galactic
West charged today that the executions of her son and
community without sacrificing the culture and traditions
daughter were politically motivated, an accusation ·.
that make Orando unique . . .
supported by numerous civil-libertarian and humanitarian

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BION The unit's shell has been redesigned, as per your
instructions, to combine a healthy Dominion appearance
with an idealized human look that will enhance his stature
DEX: 1 1 STR: 25 BODY: 15 as a champion to true Terran Patriots.
lNT: 8 WILL: 8 MIND: 8 We anticipate completion of phase-one testing by the
INFL: 8 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 4 end of the Terran year and anticipate a request for use of
INITIATIVE: 39 HERO POINTS: 60 the Russen subject at that time for phase-two testing.

•Powers: Directional Hearing: 6, Dispersal: 15, Extended

Hearing: 6, Flight: 14, Growth: 9, Heat Vision: 8,
Invulnerability: 18, Lightning: 8, Microscopic Vision: 8,
MEDICAL LOG EXCERPT:
Mind Probe: 10, Mind Shield: 6, Post-Cognition: 16, Brainiac 5, April 24, 2995.
Recall: 1 8 , Sealed Systems: 10, Shrinking: 9, Super
Hearing: 7, Superspeed: 8, Systemic Antidote: 1 5 ,
Telepathy: 10, Telescopic Vision: 8, Thermal Vision: 8,
Subject: "BION" being.
Transmutation: 8, X-Ray Vision: 8
. . . Experiencing dramatically mixed emotions about
•Skills: Martial Artist: 9, Military Science: 8, Scientist: 8
this patient, which inflicted serious injuries to Laurel and
•Advantages: Lightning Reflexes, Sharp Eye
lesser injuries to RD, SD, AR, and myself in its apparent
•Motivation: N/A
attempt to abduct us all and return us to Earth. Yet this
•Wealth: N/A
being was clearly grown from the Computo matrix, for
•Note: Bion is a mechanical being and is not truly alive.
which I feel a touch of what I may someday be able to
confirm as "fatherly pride."
I must accept all responsibility for any damage ever
done by this matrix, but, in this case, feel some justification

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE: in shifting the burden of responsibility to whatever

damnable Earthgov agency decided to tear through the
Weisinger Laboratories matrix and rip out whatever backups and safeties they felt

Administration were inconvenient. I try to avoid sentimentality in my

work, but I poured my soul into the creation of a balanced
to Dominion Embassy, Earth, Computo psyche and now they have damaged it almost
Oct. 1 7, 2994. beyond repair.
I currently Jack the time or the strength to address its
rebuilding but hope to establish that as a high priority when
•
Laurel and Brio's situations have stabilized.
Security Level Gold, Covert-Operations Clearance
Only.
Report: Project Champion.
We are pleased to report success in the growth of the
latest Biological Intelligence Organic Nexus unit. A R.J. Brande
protoplasmic body of substantial capacities has been

e
grown, incorporating the genetic and modified-genetic DEx: 4 STR: 3 BODY: 3
abilities of each of the Batch SW6 specimens, effectively
lNT: 7 WILL: 5 MIND: 4
giving the BION unit the powers of the entire Legion of
!NFL: 3 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 2
Super-Heroes, with some modifications, enhancements and
INITIATIVE: 14 HERO POINTS: 50
combinations (including telepathic tracking, form­
elongation, compounded Daxamite strength merged with
ultra-energy-derived strength, etc.).
Equally important, the mental/nervous systems have
•Skills: Charisma: 7, Scientist: 8
•Advantages: Omni-Connection; Scholar (business,
been grown from the Computo Matrix, the state-of-the-art
nuclear physics)
artificial intelligence developed by Legionnaire Brainiac 5
•Drawbacks: Physical Restriction (for Durlans): R.J.
and secured through Earthgov's seizure of the Legion's
Brande is no longer able to Shape Change.
Weisinger Plaza facilities. This will allow the BION unit to
make more efficient and dispassionate use of his dramatic
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
powers and follow his programming without complaint.
•Wealth: 10
Mindwipe technology has been used to eliminate the
undesirable elements of the matrix, but periodic rewipes are
recommended to ensure permanence.

SUPPORTING CAST 1 01
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PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: R.J. REPORT: McCauley Industries

Brande, Jan. 26, 2973. Internal Security and Special
Proiects Division, Update on
1 see "My Kids" are starting to attain some measure of Activities of RJ. Brande,
fame and respect As I watch them standing there so nobly in May 1 7, 2995.
their uniforms, I must say I feel a pride as deep as anything
this silly old star-birthing business has ever given me.
Somehow this is like the completion of some grand
Sources indicate R.J. Brande, together with six
plan. This is what I was put here to do, by damn! The sense Antaran shape-shifters and Legionnaire Reep Daggle
of satisfaction is quite intoxicating, particularly considering
(known to be his son), have left Yod together with a being
where I came from. from that world known as Rouvin.
As the memory treatments create some picture of my '
It is now believed that this Rouvin individual is indeed
20th Century days, I marvel at how this life has changed.
the fabled Soul of Antares, and it is evidently Brande's
Those dark bitter memories from the 20th Century almost intention to return the Soul to that world in order to restore
seem as if they happened to somebody else-my the sentience of the Protean race there.
excruciating torment on Colu. the unholy alliance with Vril
This would explain his nine-year absence and his
Dox, sad case that he was, and the burden of my debt to him.
ongoing covert association with Proteans, including Mr.
Of course, things did not improve significantly when I '
McCauley's former pet.
found myself inexplicably deposited in the 30th Century. There is no indication at this time if Mr. Brande will '
The exile on Durla, the Yorggian fever, the quarantine return to his position as head of Brande Industries.
camp, the death of my beloved Zhay, the decision to leave
CHAIRMAN'S RESPONSE: Why do I spend good
�
Reep behind forever if I was to escape that noxious world. I
money to maintain a department that tells me less than I
Perhaps I overcame these trials to accomplish what I l
already know?
have, or perhaps they gave me the strength and conviction I
needed to become R.J. Brande and build this empire. Or
maybe I'm just a damn lucky fool for having ultimately
discovered so much enjoyment in the pursuits of my life. Circe
But I remain bound by my Durlan heritage and this
overwhelming sense of debt my society places on its DEX: 4 STR: 5 BODY: 3
members. I thus allowed my debt to Dox to rule me in the lNT: 8 WILL: 8 MIND: 4
20th Century and now I feel a comparable debt to the
INFL: 7 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4
Universe for the riches and joy it has brought me. For some
INmATIVE: 2 1 HERO POIIIITS: 70
time this weight has diminished the satisfaction I've been
able to derive from my varied activities.
But just as the universe has a way of asking, it also has
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6, Military Science: 6, Scientist: 6,
a way of making clear exactly what it is asking for. It was
Vehicles: 6, Weaponry: 6
this admiration (bordering on obsession) that I've always
•Advantages: Connection: Earthgov (High)
felt for Valor that has finally lit the path. His ideals, his
•Equipment:
incorruptibility and his insight into the universal truths, as
Blaster [BODY: 5, Energy Blast: 7, R#: 2]
well as the undeniable excitement generated by his youth,
•Motivation: Mercenary
his great powers and his star-spanning adventures . . . It
•Wealth: 8
suddenly became so obvious-what could benefit this
galaxy more than a new Valor? Or better yet, a whole
Legion of Valors?
If only "My Kids," my Legion of Super-Heroes, can
even scratch the surface of this potential, then I will have
paid back the universe handsomely for the limitless gifts
it's bestowed upon me.

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CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT: REPORT: Interstellar

0
Dominion Earthgov Embassy Counterintelligence Corps,
Personnel Evaluation Report, Internal Security Division,
Nov. 5, 2989. Oct. 1 9, 2994.

Subject: Dev-Em.
Earthgov Embassy Priority One Ad visory: Former agent Dev-Em is
of the Dominion of Elia reported escaped from Drake V I "Safe World." I s
Subject: Circe. considered unstable and extremely dangerous.
We believe this human female has the potential to serve Recovery is Priority One. Former agent presents only
as our key contact within the Earth's Science Police Agency. minor security risk to Corps. but in current unstable
She is undervalued and underutilized by the current condition, poses severe threat to innocents. Risk of
hierarchy, due apparently to her earlier unwise allegiances embarrassing incident is considerable. Immediate recovery
and sexual indiscretions with a corrupt former chief. is vital, by any means necessary.
This has contributed to the desirable psychological Daxamite powers remain at full force, and appear to
profile-resentment, cynicism, hatred, low opinion of be fortified by absence of mental stability. . . .
humanity, little belief in or support of current system, belief
in efficacy over morality, material comforts over character
achievement, self-advancement at cost of others. etc.
Records indicate intelligence and efficiency scores
Shvau hn Erin
among highest in the department. Subject appears to be a

e
desirable combination of ability, attitude, and lack of DEX: 4 STR: 5 BODY: 5
loyalty to current S.P. hierarchy and philosophy. lNT: 7 WILL: 5 MIND: 5
Dominion personnel are reminded at all times i n lNFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPlRIT: 3
dealing with human females t o remember that, contrary to lNITIATJVE: 17 HERO POINTS: 60
the order ordained by the eternal one, human females
frequently display intelligence, ambition, and drive
superior to that of their male counterparts and should not be •Skills: Charisma: 7, Martial Artist: 6, Military Science: 8,
underestimated. Scientist: 6, Vehicles: 5, Weaponry: 4
•Advantages: Connection: Science Police (High)
•Drawbacks: Minor Psychological lnstability (depression)
Dev-Em •Equipment:
Blaster [Boov: 5, Energy Blast: 8, R#: 2)
•Alter Ego: Shvaughn Erin
DEX: 13 STR: 22 BODY: 16
•Motivation: Upholding the Good
INT: 5 WILL: 8 MlND: 7 •Wealth: 5
INFL: 6 AURA: 6 SPlRJT: 6

0
INITIATIVE: 38 HERO POINTS: 60

EXCERPT: Cadet Records, Science

•Powers: Directional Hearing: 6, Extended Hearing: 6,
Police Academy, Subiect:
Flight: 14, Heat Vision: I I , Invulnerability: I 8,
Microscopic Vision: 1 1, Recall: 10, Sealed Systems: 10, Shvaughn Erin, Date:
Super Hearing: 7, Superspeed: 10, Systemic Antidote: May 22, 2979.
15, Telescopic Vision: I I , Thermal Vision: 1 1 , X-Ray
Vision: I I
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6
Queries into Erin's background ordered ceased by
•Advantages: Lightning Reflexes
Academy Instructor General Harbaugh. After private
•Drawbacks: Serious Psychological Instability
conference with cadet, Instructor General offers personal
•Motivation: Psychopath
assurance Erin not a security or integrity risk, reasons for
•Wealth: 4
incomplete background information deemed justified.
Cadet Erin continues t o exhibit exceptional
commitment, even if results are sometimes mediocre.

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PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: But oh my soul, how we deceivers allow ourselves to
be deceived. Here I was believing I was the pretender in
Shvaughn Erin to Jan Arrah1 our relationship, never suspecting that Shvaughn Erin was
June 1 21 2986. in truth Sean Erin. That the physical reality I saw before me
was generated by that chemical lie Profem. And most
absurdly of all, she . . . or rather he, did it all for me.
This will take a great deal of sorting out. I was
My Love,
haunted for years by the instinct that our relationship was
I think about you every day, every moment we're
built on an unhealthy basis. a feeling that, unfortunately,
apart. I can't wait till this conference ends and we can
my three years of solitude did not dispel. To have these
spend time together again. I've never been happier in my
suspicions confirmed in such an overwhelming way, to
entire life than I've been since we "discovered" each
now have such dramatic, palpable evidence that we had
other.
never been honest with each other. places everything about
Jan, I so much appreciate your willingness to open up
us in doubt.
and talk with me about what you've gone through.
Only time now can tell me what sort of future lies
Nobody should have to carry their burdens alone,
ahead for Sean and I.
especially someone with the kinds of burdens life has
given you. It's so wonderful to be the one you choose to
open up to. I've dreamed of it for as long as I can
remember.
So I've been thinking, Jan, and I'd like to travel with
Grinn
you back to Trom. I really want to see where you grew up
and what kind of world your beautiful people built. Let's
do it the next time we can both get the time, hokey?
� DEX:
lNT:
6 STR: 6 BODY: 5
4 WILL: 7 MIND: 4
Counting the minutes till we're together, lNFL: 7 AURA: 4 SPfRIT: 4
Shvaughny INITIATIVE: 1 9 HERO POINTS: 60

•Powers: Invisibility: 10
•Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): I 0, Martial Artist: 5,
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: Military Science: 7, Vehicles: 7, Weaponry: 6
Jan Arrah1 May 1 1 2995. •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Grinn is entirely invisible
except for his smile. which gives him an unnerving
appearance. Grinn's Invisibility is Always On.
It's time to write something down. I've gone too far •Advantages: Connection: Underworld (High); Sharp Eye
these last few days to risk letting the emotions I've •Drawbacks: Strange Appearance
experienced dissipate forever into the mists of my •Equipment:
subconscious. Blaster Rifle [BODY: 7, Energy Blast: 10, R#: 2]
Shvaughn. I probably did love her sexually at one •Motivation: Mercenary
time, despite our incompatibilities. I've always Loved her as •Wealth: 7
a friend (and I always will), and I certainly counted on her
for years to be my mate, my confidante. my partner.
I always sensed, though. that there was something
wrong. I couldn't allow myself to enjoy the inequality of
our relationship-she in uncontrollable love while I PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY:
dispassionately calculated how she would fit into my Vidar/Universo1 May 2 1 I 2993.
spiritual journey.
But there was something else-some unspoken
tension, some hidden reality that was coming between us. I . . . This mercenary Grinn, I believe, will provide
always assumed it was me. and in part it must have been. invaluable service to our just cause before he inevitably
There I was, pretending to be stimulated sexually at a time turns on me or I on him. This is exactly the sort of alliance
when my journey required that I deny my own sexuality, I must seek out to exterminate the evil that infests this
much less hers. world-allies willing to do what is necessary to eradicate
the devil that we face. and allies that can justifiably be
disposed of when a more desirable order is restored.
This Grinn has an impressive record of mercenary
·.
activity, having fought with the Khunds under Zaryan, the
Toonari in opposition to Mordru, the Dark Circle during
Earthwar, and the Sorcerers' World during the Magic Wars.

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 His mystical appearance and appellation, acquired
during the Magic Wars, only increase his effectiveness in
Ivy
motivating my troops and giving the enemy pause. . . .

e
DEX: 4 STR: 2 Boov: 2
INT: 2 WILL: 3 MIND: 4

Dr. Gym'll INFL: 2 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 5

INITIATIVE: 8 HERO POINTS: 60

e
DEX: 2 STR: 2 BODY: 2
INT: 8 WILL: 4 MIND: 3 •Powers: Plant Growth: I , Speak With Plants: 8
INFL: 2 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 2 •Advantages: Connection: Kent Shakespeare (High)
INITIATIVE: 12 HERO POINTS: 60 •Drawbacks: Minor Psychological Instability (behavioral
problems)
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
•Powers: Extra Limb (x2): 2 •Wealth: N/A
•Skills: Medicine: 10, Scientist: 10
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
•Equipment:
MEDICUS ONE [Boov: 10, Lab Rating: 16]
•Motivation: Upholding the Good PSYCHIATRIC/MEDICAL RECORD
•Wealth: 5 EXCERPT: Nov. 6, 2994.

Patient: Ivy (Note, patient's birth name ordered

suppressed by birth parents).
EXCERPT: Interstellar Press
Ivy admitted to Quarantine 16 months ago at age of 6
Service, Obituaries/Service 3, Earth years. Social worker stated then Ivy experiencing

April 1 7, 2995. hallucinations and displaying aberrant behavior, making it

difficult to place her with foster family. Records indicate
natural parents and foster parents were alarmed and
disturbed by child's persistent stories about conversations
Dr. Gym'll, one of the galaxy's most respected
with plant life. Patient was also prone to spells of
medical minds and the one-time personal physician to the
uncontrolled anger and inconsolable crying. Lack of
Legion of Super-Heroes, has been officially declared one of
consistent environment through formative years possibly
the victims of the destruction of Medicus One during
contributed to difficulties. Patient has been placed with four
"Moonfall," April I I , 2995. Gym 'II was perhaps that
foster families and each time returned to the state.
facility's most prominent residem, given his many past
Examination at time of admission revealed withdrawn
dealings with prominent Earthgov officials and the
child whose responses generally involved hostility and
Legionnaires.
anger. Continued to insist could talk with plant life and
From the planet Jaquaa. Gym'll came to Medicus One
expressed confusion as to why others act as though they
in 2968 as an intern and established residency in general
cannot. Patient impressed examiners as articulate and
and family medicine there. He became Legion physician in
demonstrated an l l -year-old's vocabulary and reading
2981.
level.
Gym'll is survived by his mother, II Gym'll.
Patient did not object to relocation to Quarantine,
indicating she felt unloved in all locations. Given the
absence of significant physical problems, she was placed in
Well-Children unit, primary altendant Dr. Spengler.
Though traditional treatments seem ineffective, patient
has nevertheless exhibited marked improvement, perhaps
due to apparent attachment developed to paramed Kent
Shakespeare and time and altention paramed has invested
in case. Incidents of anger and depression declining, though
patient continues to simulate conversations with plant life.
Paramed suggests behavior may not be aberrant and
that patient may be in actual communication with plant life.
Paramed seeking funding and reduction in workload in
order to study this possible phenomenon more thoroughly.

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 fj
Behavior with other children remains troublesome.
EXCERPT: The Braal Tribune,
Patient seems unwilling or unable to extend friendship to
most, and while Garridan Ranzz has become consistent wedding announcements, ��
June 19, 299 1 .
\�
playmate, patient has expressed incongruously cynical,
calculated attitude toward friendship with this son of
influential parents.
Patient continues to pose discipline problem, but less
Wedding bells are ringing for Braal's most famous
so than previously, particularly in paramed's presence.
citizen. Rokk Krinn has confirmed to The Tribune that he
plans to marry longtime sweetheart Lydda Jath of Kathoon
within the next six days.
Krinn, son of Hu Krinn and the late Ewa Krinn, is best
Lydda Jath/Night Girl known as Legion of Super-Heroes member Cosmic Boy
and was also a champion Magno-Ball player in the early
'70s. For the past 18 months he's worked as a volunteer on

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DEx·. 9 STR: 3(20) Boov:3(l6)
Braal, coordinating relief efforts during the planet's worst
INT: 3 W£LL: 6 MINo: 4
depression to date.
INFL: 2 AuRA: 2 SPIRIT: 4
Jath, daughter of Dr. J. Brendon Jath and Ming Jath,
INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POlNTS: 60 was a member of the Legion of Substitute-Heroes as Night
Girl. She has most recently been assisting Krinn in his
relief efforts.
Krinn has been drafted to serve in the Braalian armed
•Skills: Martial Artist: 5, Vehicles: 4
forces during the conflict with lmsk. The couple plan to
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: STR and Boov are raised to
marry privately between now and Krinn's scheduled June
the APs in parentheses only at night.
25 date of induction. Best man and matron of honor will be
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High)
Krinn's fellow Legion founders Garth Ranzz and lmra
•Drawbacks: Married
Ardeen Ranzz . . .
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
•Wealth: 5

f'm EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie,"

� Oct. 26, 2976, Page 98. DEX:
INT:
3
8
STR:
WILL:
3
7
BODY:
MIND:
3
6
INFL: 8 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 5
INITIATIVE: 22 HERO POINTS: 60
Friends of the Legion:
Night Girl 9
•Skills: Charisma: 10, Martial Artist: 5, Military Science:
NAME: Lydda Jath. •Advantages: Connections: United Planets Governments
BIRTHDAY: March 25, 2957. (High), Legion of Super-Heroes (Low): Leadership
POWER: Enhanced strength, but only in the dark. •Motivation: Responsibility of Power
RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Member of •Wealth : 1 2
the Legion of Substitute-Heroes.
HAIR: Midnight black.
EYES: Deep, romantic blue.
HEIGHT: 5'8".
HOME PLANET: Kathoon.
HOBBIES: LSH memorabilia, holovids, reading.
FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Cosmic Boy.
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON NIGHT
GIRL: Lucky Lydda grew up on the perpetually dark
"Honeymoon World" of Kathoon, but she was one girl who
had more than romance on her mind. After receiving her
powers, Lydda journeyed to Earth and a possible berth in
the Legion of Super-Heroes. But when her weakness to
·.
light was discovered, she was rejected, and instead she
accepted a charter membership in the Legion of Substitute­
Heroes.

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EXCERPT: "Our Times, A Review Loomis
of Contemporary News,"
DEX: 6 STR: 5 BODY: 4
Nov. 1 9, 2989, page 1 1 8.
INT: 1 1 WILL: 10 MIND: 5
INFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPlRIT: 4
INTTlATIVE: 23 HERO POINTS: 65
KINGJONN:
Where He Comes From
and Where He's Going •Powers: Recall: 10
•Skills: Charisma (Persuasion): 8, Gadgetry: 10, Martial
The United Planets Council earlier this month selected
Artist: 6, Military Science: 8, Scientist: 8, Vehicles: 8,
Hnle known King Jonn of Pasnic to head the Militia being
Weaponry: 6
organized to beat back Khundish invaders. Our Times
•Advantages: Connection: Legion of Super-Heroes (High);
examines the background and qualifications of this leader
Genius; Gift of Gab; Sharp Eye
on whose shoulders may rest of the fate of the union.
•Drawbacks: Physical Restriction (to Braalians): Loomis
Name: King Jonn of Pasnic.
no longer has magnetic abilities; Physical Restriction:
Training: Extensive military schooling during
Loomis is missing his left arm and wears a prosthesis.
Pasnic's lengthy Civil War. Also has acquired several
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power
advanced degrees in the arts and sciences.
•Wealth: 5
Rose to Power: Rose to King of Lrptur Nation July
3 1 , 2964, upon death of his mother, Queen Mara. Achieved
planetwide cosovereign status with King Lillt Jan. 3, 2981 .
M aj o r Accomplishments: Helped bring end to
decades-long Civil War with Kryofy rivals, establishment
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
of planetwide government, peaceful coexistence between
planet's two major cultures, increased social emphasis on Rokk Krinn to Lydda Jath,
humanities, education, and social reform. July 20, 299 1 .
Political Philosophy: An unlikely combination of
republican values mixed with a strong belief in the stability
and traditions of Pasnic 's monarchy. He sees his royal
Dear Lydda,
status as a creation of the people that can be rescinded if it
. . . Did I mention this guy "Loomis" before?
does not serve the people.
l didn't like him at first. He was always saying
Personality Profile: Pasnic-watchers agree Jonn has something just to give me the needle, you know? Or making
undergone some dramatic personality changes. Regarded as statements that seemed just stupid or off-the-wall or
somewhat of a war-monger in his younger days, he's now designed to make you wonder what he really meant. He's
seen as a literate spokesman for peaceful resolution of one of those guys you want to ignore because you know all
conflicts. He shows no reservation in calling for swift and he wants is to get a rise out of you.
decisive military response to the Khund invasions, But one night on a weekend pass, these two goons
however.
jumped me-the kind of guys who want to brag about how
Underlings regard him as demanding of himself and they kicked the stuffing out of a Legionnaire-and out of
others, but ultimately fair and compassionate. nowhere came this madman Loomis, jumping on the goons
Strengths: A seemingly workable mesh of military and screaming like a lunatic. Well I probably could have
prowess and dedication to freedom and self-determination, handled them in my sleep, but I had to admit that when the
highly self-confident, hard-working. chips were down, this Loomis was an okay guy.
Weaknesses: Was considered a war-monger in earlier Then I started thinking about why it was that I hadn't
years, must now deal with fractured, faltering United liked him before. It was pretty painful to admit, but the
Planets, unproven in warfare beyond his home world.
biggest gripe I had against the guy was that he refused to be
Prospects: May be qualified for the position, but it's impressed by my past accomplishments. It wasn't easy to
doubtful United Planets currently has the resources and admit that here I was telling everyone I wanted to be treated
unity to drive back Khunds. no different than any other grunt in the trenches and yet I
was resenting the one guy who was really doing just that.
So I realized that in his own loopy way, this Loomis
character really understands me and what I need here to stay
on an even keel. He knows I need somebody who doesn't
give two hoots about what I've done in the past, and he also
knows I spend too much time looking for the cut-and-dried,
provable answers. That's what all the non sequitur goofy
wisdom is about-sometimes the world isn't cut-and-dried,

SUPPORTING CAST 1 07
 the answers aren't clearly defined, and reality, when
LEGION-CO-LEADER JOURNAL
scrutinized rationally, can prove to be pretty damn irrational.
So this guy who used to really get under my skin is ENTRY: Reep Daggle,
suddenly the one guy who's helping to keep me sane. And Jan. 5, 2995.
the one guy who's really getting me to start wondering what
exactly we're doing out here.
Oh, and there's something about his off-kilter approach
Subject: Loomis, Personnel Evaluation.
that makes this Loomis guy a real master of improvisation. I
I've got to admit, the guy seems to know what he's
mean. he could probably build a fusion sphere out of
doing. At least he enjoys all the kinds of maintenance and
starcruiser scrap. Remember how everything Brainy cooked
engineering and salvage work that I'd just as soon not
up was so carefully calculated and premeditated? Well,
know about, and the gods know this place needs as much as
Loomis is the polar opposite. Spontaneous, almost
he's willing to do.
impulsive. He gets an idea and acts on it without considering
I just hope Loomis is as dependable and trustworthy as
anything-total trust in instinct. If it pops into his mind, it's,
Rokk seems to think he is. I get the feeling you can never
by definition, good. And if it doesn't work, then five more
truly appreciate th.is strange egg's wisdom until you've sat
ideas will pop into his mind within the next 30 seconds
in a trench with him with water up to your waist and enemy
anyway, so who cares? Brainy could sure learn a lot from
blaster-fire singing overhead. In other words, ol' Rokk
him. Hell, I could sure learn a lot from him . . . .
thinks he hears a punchline, but the rest of us are just left
scratching our heads.

CONFIDENTIAL MEMO: From

@
Marla Latham, Acting Chairman,
Brande Industries, to Reep
DEX: 6 STR: 4-8 BODY: 6
Daggle, Legion of Super-Heroes, INT: 4 WILL: 4 Mnm: 3
Dec. 3 1 , 2994. INFL: 3 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 2
INITIATIVE: 15 HERO POINTS: 60

Brande Industries •Powers: Acid: 18, Systemic Antidote: 18

•Skills: Charisma: 8, Martial Artist: 6
Interoffice Memo
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: The more mass Taryn eats,
Subject: Loomis.
the more her STR rises. If she eats something with a mass
This is a rather interesting character you've run across.
of 0, her STR is 5; if she eats something with a mass of J ,
His record in the Braalian Army is respectable-the few
her STR i s 6; if she eats something with a mass of 2 , her
blemishes are all of a fairly harmless variety. It doesn't
STR is 7; and if she eats something with a mass of 3+, her
appear his superiors were ever comfortable with him or his
STR is 8. The affects of eating an object in this fashion
style, but he always seemed to get the job done. Rokk's
last approximately one hour ( 10 APs).; Miscellaneous:
report of his engineering and improvisational wizardry are
Acid represents her digestive juices. She must eat
apparently accurate.
objects to dissolve them; Miscellaneous: Systemic
He was honorably discharged after being wounded at
Antidote is only for those toxins that are imbibed.
Venado Bay. His injuries are consistent with exposure to the
•Advantages: Connections: United Planets Governments
Imskian Damper Field and include the loss of his left arm
(High), Tenzil Kern (High); Scholar (politics)
and magnetic faculties. Military records indicate cellular
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
damage is too great to regrow the arm at this time. He was
•Wealth: 5
fitted with a prosthesis but generally doesn't wear it.
As you know, he appeared to be living as a "street
person" after his return to Braal.
Childhood and education are unremarkable. No
indication of any problems other than a considerable
eccentricity. It's my judgment that you've found a capable.
trustworthy mechanic/engineer/handyman who's equal to
the considerable task of gearing up your new facility and
keeping it operational.

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TRANSCRIPT: "Legislative EXCERPT: ''TLG," July 9, 2984,
Horizons," W-BIZ Channel 94, Page 1 6.
April 4, 2995.

This week's Parliamentary Spotlight features Allies & Companions:

Quartzboro Senator Taryn Loy, one of the fastest rising
stars of Bismollian politics. Shadow Kid
Most people don't remember Loy's career as the I AM CA LLED: Grev Mallor.
costumed Calorie Queen or realize that she applied for I WAS BORN: Jan. 2, 2969.
membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes in September, MY UNIQUE ABILITY IS: Shadow-casting.
298 1 . Oddly, the Legion rejected her, even though MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEGION IS:
experimentation by her father allowed Loy to transform Cousin to Shadow Lass and student at the Legion
caloric energy into exceptional strength. Academy.
Shortly thereafter, Bismollian Legionnaire Tenzil HAIR: Black.
Kern, Matter-Eater Lad, returned to his home planet to EYES: Black.
campaign successfully for a Senate seat. Once in office, HEIGHT: 5' 10".
Kern quickly recruited Loy for his staff, where she came to I AM FROM: Talok VIII.
be known as one of the hardest working and most effective THE LEGIONNAIRE I MOST ADMIRE IS:
behind-the-scenes figures in Bismollian politics. Shadow Lass.
Her years of yeoman service to Kern were rewarded THE STORY OF SHADOW KID: Shadow Kid
last December when Kern was temporarily killed and his gained his powers alongside cousin Shadow Lass, when the
seat in the Senate vacated. Loy's Igneous Party, of which genetic trait they share for shadow-casting was activated.
her husband is vice chairman, eagerly named this Both are considered planetary protectors of their home
intelligent, hard-working woman to the vacancy. world.
But if her fellow party members or her opposition
were hoping for a break from the whirlwind of activity and
accomplishment they saw during Kern's time in office, they
were in for a bit of a surprise. . . .
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Grev Mallor to Tasmia Mallor,
April 20, 2993.
Grev Mallor/Shadow Kid
Dear Tasmia,

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DEx: 8 STR: 4 BODY: 6
I can no longer forestall my appointment as official
INT: 5 WILL: 7 MIND: 6
planetary protector. My promises of your return fall on
INFL: 5 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4 increasingly deaf ears, and the Lord Mayor insists that I now
lNITIATIVE: 20 HERO POINTS: 60 replace you on a pennanent basis. Indeed, the people need a
leader, notjust a figurehead.
This is not a welcome development, cousin. You are
•Powers: Darkness: 10, Ultra Vision: 4 better-suited to this position than am I.
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6, Military Science: 2 But you are still urgently needed here, Tasmia. The
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes prognosis for Talok is not an optimistic one. Poverty and
(High), Government of Talok V l l l (High), United starvation continue to spread, and the Khunds draw ever
Planets Governments (Low); Leadership; Scholar closer. But the most frightening aspect is that some among
(politics, law) us are ready to welcome the Khunds in hopes that they can
•Drawbacks: Authority Figure at least feed our population.
•Motivation: Upholding the Good Tensions with the Hill People are at a critical point,
•Wealth: 5 and another war seems nearly inevitable. Thus, some sort of

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a bonding of the two tribes could potentially ease the
OFFICIAL MINUTES: McCauley
tensions. Therefore-these are difficult words to write-1
have agreed to wed Lady Memory. The ceremony is set for Industries Board of Directors
Aug. 14. We will live as a model of marital bliss and inter­ Meeting, Aug. 9, 2994.
societal understanding. Any children of this bonding will be
the first of mixed blood to wield the Shadow of our people
or the Racial Memories of the Worshippers of Maakas. 10:00: Chairman absent, meeting opened by Vice
I attempt to see the good in this but truthfully feel only
Chairman.
anguish. I can sense the disapproval of the ancestors.
1 0 : 0 1 : Minutes of previous meeting read. Old
Tasmia, your presence here and support would be such Business addressed.
a great comfort. Please come home. Talok VIll needs you,
10:02: New Business Addressed. Director Lenni­
and I need you. Lenape questions absence of chairman.
Grev
10:03: Vice president for special-projects, chairman's
son, enters meeting, i s recognized. Produces signed
resignation from chairman with request that V.P.-special
Leland McCauley IV projects be promoted to fill vacancy. Questions from
directors, heated discussion follows.
10:05: Director Hirsch moves that matter be tabled

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DEX: 2 STR: 3 BODY: 3
until chairman can be consulted personally. Director Lenni­
INT: 7 WrLL: 4 MIND: 4
Lenape seconds. V.P.-special projects protests vigorously.
INFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4 10:07: V.P.-special projects delays vote and
lNmATIVE: 1 3 HERO POINTS: 60 distributes confidential report on members of Board of
Directors, prepared by Internal Security branch. Directors
examine report. Report contains highly sensitive matters to
•Skills: Charisma: 8 be addressed only in Executive Session. Director
•Advantages: Omni-Connection; Scholar (business) Ahsanuddin protests existence and contents of report
•Drawbacks: Serious Psychological Instability vigorously. Is joined by Director Hirsch.
•Motivation: Power Lust 10:19: V.P.-special projects calls for vote on Director
•Wealth: 10 Lenni-Lenape's motion. Motion is defeated.
10:20: Director Proudhon moves that chairman's
resignation be accepted and V.P.-special projects be named
new chairman. Director Stehling seconds. V.P.-special
projects calls for discussion to be tabled and immediate
PSYCHIATRIC RECORD EXCERPT: vote.
April 26, 2978. 10:21: Motion is carried. V.P.-special projects, Leland
McCauley IV, is named chairman, replacing outgoing
chairman Leland McCauley ill.
Subject: Leland McCauley IV. 10:22: New chairman moves that board request the
STRICTEST PERSONAL CONFIDENCE: resignations of directors Lenni-Lenape, Hirsch, and
Patient's psychoses appear to have worsened since last Ahsanuddin. Director Stehling seconds. Chairman tables
treatments. Unusual "split-personality" behavior has discussion and calls for immediate vote. Motion passes.
increased, with patient now frequently and violently Resignations are submitted and accepted. . . .
claiming to be his own father. Obsession regarding R.J.
Brande has intensified, with patient exhibiting inordinate
knowledge of Brande's activities, accomplishments and Sussa Paka/Spider Girl
possessions, and constantly contrasting them to his own
and/or his father's. Patient's behavior toward his pets

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DEX: 7 STR: 5 Boov: 6
continues to be alarming, and we again recommend that
patient be counseled on proper treatment of animals. lNT: 4 WILL: 3 MIND: 4
We must agree with previous firms to have handled INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPlRJT: 4
this case-patient's psychoses are largely reflective of INJTtATJVE: 19 HERO POINTS: 50
anxieties, hostilities and injuries he has experienced or
perceived to have experienced in his relationship with his
father. Patient frequently expresses extreme resentment of •Powers: Extra-Limb (hair): 8, Omni-Arm: 7, Stretching: 2
his minor role in the running of McCauley Industries and •Limitations: Miscellaneous: Omni-Arm is limited to
seems alternately disdainful of and desperate for respect, using hair to mimic very simple objects; Miscellaneous:
·.
approval and acceptance from his father. . . . She is only able to Stretch her hair.

1 10 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

•Skills: Charisma: 6, Detective: 3, Martial Artist: 6, Thief: CRIMINAL FILES: Science Police,
5
•Advantages: Attractive; Connections: Legion of Super- July 23, 2985.
Villains (High), Science Police (Low), Street (High)
•Drawbacks: Minor Irrational Attraction to Attractive Men
•Alter Ego: Sussa Palca NAME: Mekt Ranzz of Winath.
•Motivation: Thrill of Adventure ALIASES: Lightning Lord.
•Wealth: 6 BACKGROUND: Received lightning abilities in
same accident that imbued Legionnaire siblings Garth and
Ayla with powers. Subject turned to criminal activities,
early recruit into Laevar Bolto's criminal Legion.
Considered very dangerous. Has potential to kill with
CRIMINAL FILES: Science Police, lightning abilities. Do not approach. Notify watch

June 30, 2994. commander.

CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Wanted for attempted
murder, extortion, kidnapping, torture, theft, conspiracy,
racketeering, terrorist activities, and other offenses.
NAME: Sussa Paka of Earth.
STATUS: At large. S.P. Ten-Most-Wanted List.
ALIASES: Spider Girl.
BACKGROUND: Gained ability of rapid-growth
prehensile hair through mutagenic experiments of Double­
X Liberators on Taltar. Applied for Legion membership,
was rejected for lack of control. Recruited into Legion of
TRANSCRIPT: Labyrinth

I
Super-Villains by Laevar Bolto. Currently thought to
possess excellent burglary skills. Rehabilitative Institute Parole
CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Captured 9/8/8 1 and Hearing, Patient: Mekt Ranzz,
1 1/12/85. In latter instance convicted and served time on
multiple charges (terrorist acts, war crimes, assault,
May 26, 299 1 .
conspiracy, attempted murder) related to Legion of Super­
Villains coup on Orando. Treatments on Labyrinth
considered partially successful, due to elimination of PSYCHOTHERAPIST RUTH ELIZ: Mekt has
emotional and chemical dependencies, though release done extremely weD under conventional treatment. He's
achieved every goal we want to see a patient achieve, and
I 0/27/87 was motivated as much by underfunding and
overcrowding as genuine rehabilitation. his attitude seems very good. It looks to us very much like
Subject suspected of numerous minor crimes, he's ready to move on to the next stage of his
particularly theft, since release, but has thus far evaded rehabilitation.
attempts to detain and question. PAROLE BOARD CHAIRMAN HORNING
STATUS: At large. BRADFORD: In other words, you feel Mr. Ranzz is ready
to be discharged from this facility?
ELIZ: That's correct.
BRADFORD: So what kind of program are we
Mekt Ranzz/ Lightning Lord recommending here?
ELIZ: Well, Mekt has what I would call an excellent

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DEX: 5 STR: 3 Boov: 5 I would recommend
support mechanism in his family, and
INT: 7 WILL: 6 MIND: 5 that he be discharged into the custody of his younger

INFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 6 brother, Garth, and his wife, Imra, on Winath. I don't think
we could find an environment or culture more conducive to
INITIATIVE: 20 HERO POINTS: 60
Mekt's continued recovery than Winath's. Under those
circumstances, I think a Schedule Green Out-Patient
program would be sufficient.
•Powers: Lightning: 8 BRADFORD: What about the attitudes on Winath
•Skills: Martial Artist: 4, Science: 5, Vehicles: 5 toward non-twins? As I recall, that was part of Mekt's
•Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes difficulties in the ftrst place.
(Low), Ranzz family (High) ELIZ: Yes, that's correct. But we've worked
•Drawbacks: Guilt; Mist.rust extensively on that, and it looks to us like the Winathian
•Alter Ego: Mekt Ranzz attitudes are really a relatively minor pressure that was
•Motivation: Upholding the Good intensified by the more central, deeper-seated difficulties
•Wealth: 7 Mekt was dealing with. Our hope is certainly that Mekt is
now equipped to handle whatever special treatment he gets
there as a non-twin. We've had every indication that he's

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accepted his non-twin status and now feels, if anything, that
EXCERPT: Interstellar Press Service,
it's part of what makes him unique.
BRADFORD: Okay. All right. Now, Mr. and Mrs. News Features/Service 8,
Ranzz, before we go any further, it's important that we know March 3, 2994.
how you feel about all this. Are you willing to take in Mekt?
Do you want to take in Mekt? Are you going to worry for
your children's safety, given the hatred and violence he's
directed toward you in the past? WHO/WHAT/WHERE/WHEN?
GARTH RANZZ: No, Mr. Bradford, not at all. We
WHO: Anton Relnic of Earth. Career diplomat highly
aren't worried at all, and in fact, we'd be very pleased to have
regarded for his ability to defuse earlier confrontations with
Mekt say
t with us. We very much hope your decision will be
Khunds, Dominators; instrumental in fending off "Earthwar"
to allow us to do that.
Consortium, weeding Dark Circle conspirators out of United
We've spent a lot of time with him during this period,
Planets hierarchy; credited with salvaging shattered United
and we have no qualms whatsoever about his recovery. He
Planets structure in recent years. Regarded as brilliant,
went through so many things with the chemical dependencies,
unassuming, "by-the-book," possessing unimpeachable
the real tough time he had dealing with his relationship with
integrity.
our parents, and even his relationship with me.But as Dr.Eliz
WHAT: Has been named Chairman of the United
will tell you, he's genuinely put these things behind him, and
Planets Council, by a 13-2 vote.His mandate is to revive the
he's really just happier and more at-ease and in-control than
moribund United Planets, lure back seceded worlds, more
I've ever known him.
effectively combat Khundish encroachment, continue
BRADFORD: Mrs. Ranzz, how do you feel about this?
modernization, restructuring, streamlining of United Planets
Do you agree with what your husband is saying?
bureaucracy, reach accord with "outlaw world" Earth.
IMRA ARDEEN RANZZ: Oh yes, absolutely, Mr.
WHERE: At UPC Chambers, Weber's World.
Bradford. A s you know, I'm Titanese and on a number of
WHEN: This morning at 10: I I a.m.
occasions Mekt has agreed to share his thoughts with me, and
1 can tell you, the breakthroughs in his treatment, they are
genuine and quite remarkable. I know and understand a lot
about the work you do here and have a good deal of training

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in it myself, and I must say your staff has done excellent TRANSCRIPT: United Planets
work.
BRADFORD: Well, I'm quite encouraged by what I'm Council Executive Session,
hearing, ladies and gentlemen. Everybody seems to be on the March 3, 2994.
same wavelength here, and I'd have to say this is one of the
pretty clear-cut cases. Assuming this is what Mekt wants, let's
officially release him to the custody of his brother, Garth CHAIRMAN ANTON RELNIC: . . . Ladies and
Ranzz, and let's institute an ongoing, permanent program of gentlemen, let me make it clear. If I'm expected to run in
outpatient therapy, Schedule Green, which Dr. Eliz can some sort of popularity contest around here, you can just vote
explain to you. me out right now, because the United Planets does not
And I think that will do it, other than to thank you all and currently need easy answers, it needs to face some bard
commend you on the excellent contributions you've made to realities.
what we're trying to do here.... If we want the United Planets to survive and do any
good, our member worlds are going to have to make some
sacrifices and dig deep. We're going to have to prove to the
doubters that we live what we preach, that what we preach
Anton Relnic really, truly works better than the alternatives, and that joining
us and our ways is provably, quantifiably going to bring them

((!)
security and prosperity.
DEX: 3 STR: 3 BODY: 3
I'm tired of the moralizing and the whining and the
!NT: 7 WILL: 5 MIND: 4
rhetoric. These worlds are fighting for survival, and they
INFL: 5 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 3
don't want to hear about what they "ought" to do.They want
lNITIATIVE: 1 5 HERO POINTS: 60
to hear about improving their chances of survival.
That means the absolute end of deficit consumption on
member worlds, now and forever. Self-sufficiency has to stop
•Skills: Charisma: 8 being a slogan and start becoming a reality. That means those
•Advantages: Connection: United Planets Governments pet weather-control systems, planetary shields and other
(High); Omni-Connection; Scholar (politics, law)
environmental manipulations have got to go. We have no
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power choice but to establish that a United Planets culture lives
•Wealth: 8 within the rules of its ecosystem, not the other way around.

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 Acceptance, diversity, and free exchange can no
longer be viewed as luxuries to be enjoyed when there are
no clouds on the horizon, but rather as the oxygen of any
healthy, surviving societal organism. We must no longer
tolerate any planetary government that will not defend to
CONFIDENTIAL
CORRESPONDENCE: Underground
Resistance Squadron Commander
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the death its people's right to disagree with that Grinn to Universo,
government. March 19, 2994.
Finally we are going to have to puzzle out some
serious funding mechanisms if we're ever going to get the
Khunds out of our space, and we 'II never have any . . . And while evaluating manpower are we, on the
credibility if we can't accomplish at least that. . . . subject of this Ron-Karr, I must say of relatively little use
are his supposedly metahuman abilities. In communications
may be his ideal role, seeing as how theoretically he could

Ron-Karr fold himself up and rocket-mail himself back to

headquarters.
Display does he a lack of confidence that borders on
DEX: 5 STR: 5 BODY: 5
cowardice. Lacking in the necessary aggressiveness of a
INT: 6 WILL: 4 MIND: 4 true soldier is he. Known him to behave insubordinately
INFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 3 have I as well.
INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 50 In this one's estimation, assigned to extremely
hazardous duty should be this Ron-Karr. Perhaps inspire us
all in death he might, more so than could he alive. . . .
•Powers: Two Dimensional: 8
•Skills: Military Science: 3
•Limitations: When in Two Dimensional form, Ron-Karr's
DEX becomes 3.
Sade
•Advantages: Connection: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
(Low) DEX: 7 STR: 6 BODY: 5
•Drawbacks: Serious Irrational Fear of Combat; INT: 7 WILL: 5 MIND: 4
Uncertainty INFL: 5 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 4
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power INITIATIVE: 23 HERO POINTS: 60
•Wealth: 5

•Powers: Teleportation: 9
•Skills: Charisma (Intimidation): 7, Martial Artist: 8,
Military Science: 6, Vehicles: 6, Weaponry: 8
CRIMINA.L FILES: Science Police,
s •Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
Oct. 1 3, 2980. (Low), SW6 Legion (Low); Lighting Reflexes
•Drawbacks: Minor Psychological Instability; Minor Rage
•Equipment:
Blast.er [BODY: 5, Energy Blast: 8, R#: 2)
NAME: Ron-Karr of the Neptune Colonies.
•Motiva tion : Mercenary
ALIASES: Paper Boy, Flat Boy, Razor Ron, Pancake
•Wealth: 6
Pete, Flapjack Lad, The Buckwheat Kid.
BACKGROUND: Apparently born with ability to
transform his body into a two-dimensional entity.

�
Movement abilities appear limited in that form. Rejected
for Legion membership, recruited into Laevar Bolto's EXCERPT: Dominion Weisinger
Super-Villain Legion.
CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Captured and charged Chambers, Experimental Subiect �
with conspiracy, racketeering, terrorist activities. records, Feb. 4, 2995.
Rehabilitative workers have found criminal tendencies to
be minor.
STATUS: Serving sentence on Takron-Galtos. Subject: Sade.
Apprehended 12/1 5/94 for suspicion of conspiracy to
assassinate Dominion Ambassador to Earthgov. Twelve
ECC agents. two SPEs and six Dominion soldiers lost
during her apprehension. Had evaded capture on previous
visits to Earth and is suspected in successful assassinations

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of several Earthgov officials. ECC suspects Universo link •Powers: Hypnotism: 10, Mind Blast: 8, Mind Probe: 9,
and possible Dark Circle funding. Telepathy: 10
ECC immediately turned subject over to Embassy. 8, Martial Artist: 5
•Skills: Charisma:
Subject was admitted to Weisinger Chambers 12/17/94. •Limitations: Hypnotism, Mind Blast, and Mind Probe
Apparent teleportation abilities and brilliant combat and have a maximum range of 4 APs.
assassination skills make her a most promising specimen. •Advantages: Attractive; CoMections: Tartarusgov (High),
NOTE: Suspect's full name unknown. Listed first United Planets Governments (Low), Underworld (Low)
name of "Monica" apparently one of numerous aliases. •Motivation: Power Lust
•Wealth: 8

LEGION INCIDENT REPORT:

CRIMINAL FILES: Science Police,
Filed by Jacques Foccart,
Aug. 9, 298 1 .
June 1 5, 2995.
NAME: Eve Aries of Titan.
According to accounts relayed to me by SW6 ALIASES: Saturn Queen.
Legionnaires Lyle Norg, Garth Ranzz, and Gim Allon, BACKGROUND: Member of traditional Titanese
Silde acted in some semblance of self-defense in her battle Royal Family. Heir to ceremonial throne. Possible mutant
with Bounty. Though no one witnessed the beginning of possessing weak telepathic skills but formidable hypnotic
the confrontation, Sade claimed that Bounty attacked her, abilities.
intending to claim the billion-credit bounty on Sade. CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Known to associate with
According to Sade, Bounty also indicated her preference Laevar Bolto and his criminal "Legion," but no evidence
for bringing in Sade dead. yet links her with any of Bolio's crimes. Upon each arrest,
However, it is important to note that after Norg. Bolto has accused Aries of participation and betrayal but
Ranzz, and Allon became involved, Sade was clearly has yet to produce evidence. Bolto attributes failure of
seeking out Bounty and consciously rejected the option of investigators to gather evidence against Aries to use of her
allowing the Legionnaires to handle the threat. Instead, hypnotic abilities.
Sade chose to continue seeking out her "pursuer." STATUS: No charges outstanding.
Dawnstar's seemingly confused, unbalanced state
prevents us from obtaining a clear account of the incident
from the perspective of the Bounty entity, but given the
actions of the Dawnstar/Bounty tandem in the days just
prior to this incident, it appears quite plausible that the PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY: Prince
entity's behavior was as threatening as Sade claims. Evillo of Tartarus, Sept. 1 2, 2994.
ln any event, I believe we should deal most carefully
with this Sade individual, who reportedly has a long,
successful record as an assassin and who did, in front of
several witnesses, kill her fellow soldier Grinn (admittedly ski TARTARUS!
with some provocation). Her power, which appears to be Tartarus: A Proud United Planets Member
some limited form of teleportation, makes her an extremely Since 2991
imposing hand-to-hand combatant, meaning virtually all of PERSONAL JOURNAL
us are at risk in her vicinity. It is practically impossible to OF THE SUPREME RULER
protect oneself from an attacker when she can shift her Tomorrow she is mine. My twelfth wife, and perhaps
location from instant to instant. the most beautiful of them all-Eve Aries, the celebrated
Saturn Queen. A Queen of genuine royalty at last, the
venerable Aries family of Titan, no less!
Ah, I can hardly wait to begin the sexual combat. I do
Eve Aries/Saturn Queen hope she's more of a challenge than the others. She does
seem to despise my wickedness, which is an encouraging
foundation.
2 Boov: 3

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DEx: 4 STR:
h is with delight that I note she almost certainly enters
lNT: 9 WILL: l O MIND: 9 into this unholy union with ulterior motives-the Hypno­
INFL: 3 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4 Stone. She knows as well as I that it has been deposited on
INITIATIVE: 1 8 HERO POINTS: 65 this world by Merg Gaterra, the legendary Magpie, and ·.

would now be mine if not for that unfortunate

misunderstanding regarding his delightful female

1 14 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

companion. Gaterra's jealous rage will subside, and he will elderly veteran seldom seen in public in recent years. His
eventually identify the Stone's location to me, but if my top aide is Commissioner Kimball Zendak of Earth, though
lovely new wife is able to lead me to it in the meantime, all this position is believed to be somewhat ceremonial. Next
the better. in line, and generally considered the guiding hand of
What a marvelous specimen is this Eve! How she has today's S.P. operation, is Chief Gigi Cusimano of Earth.
alone among Laevar Bolto's comical band of "Super­ Dynamic, aggressive and efficient, Cusimano has risen
Villains" escaped detection and capture in all of their quickly and impressively through the ranks. Her assistant
misadventures! How she overcame Bolio's charismatic and chief is the outspoken, by-the-book Dar Smyt.
chemical influence to leave him rotting on Labyrinth while Organization: The Science Police Central hierarchy
she remains free to adventure! on Weber's World coordinates operations among relatively
Oh how exhilarating will be my triumph over a autonomous agencies on the roughly 100 most advanced
woman ofsuch mettle! and most populous United Planets worlds. The S.P. Central
station also administers or coordinates law enforcement on
United Planets worlds not currently supporting their own
S.P. agencies.
The Science Police Staffing: Numbers of S.P. officers have increased
TYPICAL SCIENCE POLICE OFFICER dramatically since the Collapse, given the shortage of
Dex: 5 STR: 4 Boov: 4 funding for high-tech automation and the large available
lNT: 5 WILL: 3 MIND: 3 workforce (as well as sweeping new restrictions on
INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRJT: 2 surveillance and other such "preventive" enforcement
INITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 10 measures). Thus staffing has ballooned from about one
•Skills: Detective: 5, Martial Artist: 5, Military Science: 5 officer per 150 million inhabitants in the most advanced
•Advantages: Connections: Science Police (High), United agencies to an average today of one officer per 500,000
Planets Governments (Low) inhabitants.
•Equipment: Weaponry: S.P. officers are forbidden from using
Blaster [Boov: 5, Energy Blast: 8, R#: 2] deadly force unless their lives or the lives of others are
•Motivation: Upholding the Good threatened. Each officer carries a Force-2 Blaster, which
•Wealth: 5 must be kept on the stun setting until an emergency arises.
Each agency also maintains an armory of special­
circumstance weaponry, such as blaster rifles, tranquilizer
and disarm guns, stun-sticks, and battle-suits.
Equipment: The S.P. continues to rely primarily on
EXCERPT: "Our Times, A Review two-person flyers for intraplanetary patrol. Also available
of Contemporary News," to most agencies are jet platforms, atmospheric airships,
Feb. 8, 2995, page 1 1 8. starships, and battle cruisers. This equipment is generally
based on 5- and 10-year-old designs but is still close to
state-of-the-art given general design stagnation since the
Collapse.
Most agencies have dramatically increased the armor
THE SCIENCE POLICE: featured on standard patrol uniforms, as hazards of the job
have mounted and the use of high-tech monitoring has
An Overview of a Key Agency
declined.
in the Troubled Times of 2995 Communications sophistication has increased with
The surviving worlds of the United Planets rely for powerful audio and holographic systems built into the
their security on no agency more than the Science Police, majority ofcurrent uniforms.
but in the malaise of the post-Collapse galaxy, the S.P. has Public Perception: Hard times have increased
suffered as much tumult and trauma as any other major tensions between the population and the Jaw, but
institution. enlightened leadership has built a perception of the S.P.
Here's Our Times' look at today's Science Police­ umbrella and many of its agencies as servants of the people
how it's handling its tough mission and where it's going: rather than antagonists. A top priority for Cusimano is to
Mandate: Enforcement of United Planets Jaw on U.P. extend this approach and perception to all S.P. agencies.
worlds and in U.P.-controlled space. Significant damage is being done by the unaffiliated
Reporting to: The United Planets CounciJ and the Science Police Earth, notorious for abuses and corruption
Law-Enforcement Subcommittee of the U.P. Assembly. since its split from S.P. Central in 2990.
Chain of Command: The department is headed by
Commander Edvard Ahbernethy Hagbard of Earth, an

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 Sugyn The United Planets
Militia Academy
DEX: 6 STR: 5 BODY: 6
INT: 5 WtLL: 3 MIND: 3
lNFL: 3 AURA: 2 SPlRIT: 2
lNITIATIVE: 16 HERO POINTS: 50
EXCERPT: "Handbook of the
United Planets Militia Academy,"
•Powers: Air Control: 10, Super Breath: 13, Systemic page 1 1 , updated, May 7, 2995.
Antidote: 15. Water Control: 10
•Skills: Martial Artist: 6, Mmtary Science: 5, Vehicles: 7
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Air Control is limited to HISTORY
spewing gases he has inhaled; Miscellaneous: Water
The United Planets Militia Academy was founded in
Control is limited to spewing liquids he has consumed.
July 2990 by Chuck and Luomu Durgo Taine, honored ex­
•Advantages: Connection: Tenzil Kern (Low) Legionnaires and retiring heads of the revered Legion ·

•Motivation: Mercenary Academy.

•Wealth: 3 Their goal was to take the methods they'd perfected

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during pre-Collapse days in the instruction of hyper­
powered peacetime protectors and employ them in the
training of officers for the vital post-Collapse mission of
defending United Planets space against Khundish invaders.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENT: Tartarusgov
The Taines were asked to found the Academy by King
Employment Office Record, Jonn, Supreme Commander of the Militia and supervisor of

Jan. 2 1 , 2995. operations here. Xolnar was selected because of its central
location, existing facilities, tradition of the finest in military
training and seeming insulation from Khundish attack (an
illusion shattered during the campaign last March). ....
ski TARTARUS!
Tarta.rus: A Proud United Planets Member
Since 2991
Employment Assistance Application
EXCERPT: "Handbook of the
Filing Agent: Tert Willer.
Applicant's Name: Sugyn. United Planets Militia Academy,"
Age: 47. page 3, updated, May 7, 2995.
Skills: Can swallow or inhale massive amounts of
gases and liquids and either consume them or spew them
out forcefully. Class-m Pilot's license. Shorthand, 80 wpm.
THE ACADEMY TRADITION
Can drink platoon of grenadiers under table.
The United Planets Militia Academy follows in the
Previous employment: Experienced petty criminal as
proud tradition of the Legion Academy, which trained
member of Devil's Dozen, musical performer on Bags of
many accomplished, famous heroes and soldiers, some of
Eternity in Realm of Darkness, temporary work as flood­
whom will serve as your instructors here.
control engineer, volunteer fire-fighter.
The distinguished alumni of the Legion Academy
References: Former Employer: Evillo, Palace of the
include CONDO ARLIK (Chemical King), widely
Supreme Ruler, lnfema. Former co-worker: Tenzil Kern,
DA WNSTAR,
revered Legionnaire, killed in action;
Legion Headquarters, Talus.
galaxy-famous Legionnaire; DEL Y A CASTIL
What do you see as your greatest strengths: I am
(Mentalla), posthumously honored by the Legion after
quite strong. physically, I am a self-starter, I fit into the
dying during an attempt to infiltrate the Fatal Five;
group well and get along with authority figures.
GRAVA (Comet Queen). reported killed shortly after the
Evaluation: Subject's attitude and enthusiasm are
BERTA SKYE HARIS (Nightwind), who gave
Collapse;
commendable. Appearance and grooming are a bit on the
her life during the Khund attack on Xolnar in March;
rough-edged side. Skills are somewhat eclectic. Placement
8088 KOHAN (Crystal Kid), who achieved Legion
difficult.
membership and later opposed Earthgov tyranny; BRIN
NOTE: Supreme Ruler indicates his intention to broil
LONDO (Timber Wolf), celebrated member and one-time
entrails of any official who offers assistance to this subject.
leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes; GREV MALLOR
No employment leads at this time.
(Shadow Kid), who serves as planetary protector of Talok
•,
V l l l ; MYG (Karate Kid), who achieved Legion

1 16 2995: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

membership and later opposed Earthgov tyranny; JED
PRIVATE JOURNAL ENTRY:
RIKANE (Power Boy). who gave his life during the
Khund attack on Xolnar in March; TIMTHY SANTOZA Vidar/Universo, Feb. 1 , 2992.
(The Westerner), well-known for his bolo commercials,
who is currently operating schools on the Baalduran
frontier; TAYLA SKOTT (Lamprey), a distinguished . . . this contemptible, presumptuous Earthgov, filled
instructor at the Academy; RHENT USTIN (Visi-Lad), with its posturing, two-faced monuments to mediocrity,
who achieved Legion membership and later opposed who dare to usurp my prerogative to think for myself,
Earthgov tyranny; and TARI WAHLMUNN (Mandalla), behave as I see fit and decide for myself from whom and
also a distinguished instructor here. what I need protection.
I will not tolerate a regime in which incompetence
holds sway over brilliance, in which social order is
cynically paraded about as a disguise for immoral and
Vidar/Universo cowardly leadership, in which loathsome rot-eating
diskheads are welcomed as saviors and lavished with

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DEX: 6 STR: 3 BODY: 5 privileges while superior human and humanoid leadership
INT: 1 1 WrLL: 16 MIND: 15 is persecuted and hunted down.
)NFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4 I can do nothing but fight this mockery of a leadership

INITIATIVE: 2 1 HERO PoiNTS: 60 with every gram of my resolve. No means can be deemed
inappropriate when fighting a social outrage a s
unforgivable as this Earthgov order.
Though they have robbed me of my precious hypno­
•Powers: Hypnotism: 12
stone and greatly reduced my powers, I still possess some
•Skills: Charisma: 5, Gadgetry: 9, Scientist: 7
not-inconsequential hypnotic abilities, as w.ell as the
•Limitations: Miscellaneous: Universo's Hypnotism only
undeniable persuasiveness of my beliefs. Dissent runs deep
affects those in his direct line of sight.
among the humans, so it has not been difficult to assemble
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
(High). Dark Circle (High), Legion of Super-Heroes an army of resistance.
Capital is another matter, and as always, the material
(Low); Headquarters; Iron Nerves; Leadership
necessities of a just cause lead to unfonunate compromise.
•Drawbacks: Authority Figure; Mistrust
•Motivation: Power Lust/Responsibility of Power But I do believe the overtures of this despicable Dark
Circle could solve my difficulties in an acceptable manner.
•Wealth: 6
One can deal with the devil and ultimately refuse the
accommodations he offers in Hades. . . .

CRIMINAL FILES: Science Police,

Apr1.I 7, 2980. Rond Vidor
DEX: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 5
NAME: Vidar. [NT: 9 WILL: 1 3 MJNo: 13
ALIASES: Universo.
INFL: 4 AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4
BACKGROUND: Former Green Lantern, expelled
INITIATIVE: 17 HERO POINTS: 70
due to greed, insubordination. Possesses apparently innate
hypnotic abilities, which he has dramatically enhanced
after theft of Titan Royal Family's Hypno-Stone. Exhibits
•Powers: Iron Will: 1 4
strong megalomaniacal tendencies.
•Skills: Charisma: 6, Gadgetry: 8, Scientist: 9
CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Arrested and convicted
•Advantages: Connections: Anti-Earthgov Resistance
for special-circumstances murder, attempted murder, gross
(High), Legion of Super-Heroes (High); Scholar
civil-liberty violations. high treason against Earthgov,
(temporal physics)
capital endangerment, kidnapping, terrorist threats, and
•Drawbacks: Married
many other charges. Successfully seized control of
•Equipment:
Earthgov, duped population through chemical means before
POWER RING (BODY: 25, INT: 10] Comprehend
being arrested. Also attempted to seize control of United
Languages: 20, Flight: 40, Force Manipulation: 20,
Planets Council. Rehabilitative treatments suggest Vidar
Invulnerability: 18, Life Sense: 40, Omni-Power: 10,
believes he acts morally as most-qualified leader.
Recall: 20, Regeneration: 4, Sealed Systems: 16, Skin
STATUS: Serving sentence on Takron-Galtos.
Armor: 4, Spirit Travel: 50
Power Battery [BODY: 25. Energy Absorption: 18,

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 Invisibility: 15, �#: 2] The Power Battery is usable only the fullness and depth of the universe, perhaps how you
to recharge the Power Ring every 24 hours (Energy loved my mother.
Absorption). The ring wielder can will the battery to tum The baby is Lauren, named for Laurel's late mother.
invisible if he so desires (Invisibility of 15). She's a small little raven-haired girl who couldn't be more
Note: At this time, the Power Ring has been destroyed by beautiful.
Mordru. On that wonderful day I felt something within
•Motivation: Responsibility of Power myself-a fulfillment, a carrying on of the generations, a
•Wealth: 5 kinship-that has put this insane galaxy in a whole new
perspective. There is an order, a beauty, a cosmic
procession of which we are all tiny, beautiful components.
For the first time in my life I honestly feel you and I
share something. I have some small sense of what you must
EXCERPT: "The Legion Groupie," have felt those many years ago when you first held me in
Dec. 1 0, 2978, Page 22. your arms. Some small sense of how important our bond
was. Of how much it hurt you when I rejected you and your
accomplishments.
I don't suppose any of this truly changes what I stand
Friends of the Legion: for, and the degree to which I must oppose the kind of
schemes you've pursued in the past. Or the fact that you
Rond Vidar did everything in your power to kill me at one point.
NAME: Rond Vidar. Perhaps an understanding between us is not
BIRTHDAY: May 29, 2964. impossible. I genuinely hope your work on Earth is as
POWER: None. altruistically motivated as some reports indicate-that you
RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEGION: Honorary have overcome that drive for power and wealth that has
Legionnaire. blurred your vision in the past. There is no higher calling or
HAIR: Wavy, shiny black. greater reward than service to the common good and I truly
EYES: Thoughtful, deep blue-green. hope you are discovering for yourself those rich rewards.
HEIGHT: 5'8". Since this is my first communication in many years, I
HOME PLANET: Earth. suppose I owe it to you to also mention the Green Lantern
HOBBIES: Reading, inventing, research. ring. It is gone now, destroyed by Mordru. 1 did hold it for
FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE: Brainiac 5. many years, having been sought out by the Guardians to .
THE LEGION GROUPIE SCOOP ON ROND replace you a few years after you were removed from the
VIDAR: Boy genius Rond is iron.ically the son of the corps. The ring served me well on a few occasions, but I
treacherous Universo. But that hasn't stopped Rond from don't regret losing it. I now have a wonderful partner-in­
inventing the incredible Time Cube and aiding the Legion life and a beautiful child, and I really don't need the power
in defeating his father's mad schemes. of the ring to distract me from what I hold most dear.
So let me close now with the hope that we both have
grown and perhaps taken steps toward some sort of
reconciliation someday. May both our journeys be ever
more rewarding and more noble.
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE: Your son,

Rond Vidar to Universo, Rond Vidar

July 6, 2994.

Dear Father,
I don't suppose you ever expected to hear from me
again. We've had far from an idyllic relationship, and
perhaps it's pure fantasy to think we could ever share any
sort of genuine familial bond. But events can change us­
alter our perspectives.
I have to tell you about a recent event that has more
radically altered my perspective on you than I'd ever have
thought possible.
I am a father. You are a grandfather. It happened nine
days ago. The mother is Laurel Gand, a woman I love with
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EXCERPT: "Our Times: A Review pacesetter
Katboon: Recovering from economic difficUlties as
of Contemporary News," tourist trade resumes.
June 22, 2995, pp. 27-28. Labyrinth: Prison population has been reduced as
enforcement has decreased around the United Planets.
More humane and effective rehabilitative methods are
returning.
WHERE THEY STAND: Mars: Battered during the June 4 disaster. Total
recovery may take a decade.
A Guide to the Key Worlds of the Galaxy Medicus One: Destroyed by lunar fragments April
After five years of tumult and the dramatic events of I I.
recent weeks on Earth, the galaxy is a far different place Myar: Economy depressed since the loss of most
than it was in the 2980s. Here are capsule summaries of magic in '89.
where the key worlds of the galaxy find themselves today. Naltor: One of the few planets adequately prepared
for the Collapse, Naltor flourishes under the leadership of
ex-Legionnaire Nura Nal.
WORLDS OF THE UNITED PLANETS New Earth: Temporarily a United Planets
Amadus (Alpha Centauri 4): Thriving port that protectorate as it recovers from the disaster of June 4.
absorbed a great deal of merchant traffic during Earth's Attempting to reestablish true democracy after the world's
years out of the United Planets. secret Domination and the rise of widespread xenophobia
Antares I I : Population and culture remain in the early '90s. Population now roughly 50 million, spread
inexplicably stagnant, apparently unable to overcome the across the cities that survived and are now linked in space.
trauma of Baalduran occupation in '73. Nullport: Destroyed by lunar fragments April I I .
Avalon: Isolated and underdeveloped world, little Oianus and the Grykk Confederation: Considerable
affected by the Collapse. assistance from more prosperous United Planets worlds has
Bismoll: Relatively unaffected by the Collapse. eased tensions with the once-antagonistic Jaguar Court of
Braal: Occupied by Imsk after being routed in the Grykk, now a commi11ed player in the rebuilding United
Braai-Imsk war. Planets.
Carggg: Site of a divisive political fight over Oraodo: Returned to United Planets space in May,
progressive pro-U.P. forces and Dark Circle-sympathetic 299 1, but the population was since devastated by Khundish
factions. Circle instigators forcibly evicted in March. Red Terror last January. Recovery has been slow and
Colu: Weathered Collapse well, reduced involvement difficult.
in United Planets affairs as part of a noninterference Paradise Planet: Economically staggered since the
initiative. Remains the United Planets' most technically Collapse. Dramatic plunge in tourist trade.
advanced world. Procyon 2: Non-humanoid natives weathered the
Darzyl: A bustling mercantile center despite its Collapse well, have provided human-populated planets
proximity to the Khundish front. Powerful influence of with generous relief efforts.
reputed crime boss Molock Hanscom has drawn United Quarantine: Conditions here have greatly improved
Planets criticism. since the intervention of the Ranzz family.
Daxam: Population exterminated by Glorith in .2988. Rimbor: Despite its uneasy proximity to Khundish­
Planet ravaged. Minor colonization efforts initiated. occupied space, Rimbor continues to flourish with its free­
Deltwan: Reemerging as a favorite tourist stop. wheeling frontier-style culture.
Erkenhom: Barren world where colonies are taking R-KS28: Struggling with a significant drop in tourist
root due to its favorable position in shipping lanes. Nearby trade.
location of the Legion on satellite Talus has increased Takron-Galtos II: New artificially created prison
interest in the region. planet. Latest rehabilitative technology and methods now in
Femnaz: Has become a staunchly supportive. use. with encouraging results.
prosperous United Planets world seeing no contradiction Talok VITI: Encouraging prospects for unity between
between its matriarchal ways and United Planets tenets. the Hill People and City People after the marriage of the

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Cities' Shadow Champion Grev Mallor and the Hills' Lady Dark Circle-descended dominant faith. Increasing formal
Memory, Kahnya Nahtahnie. ties with the worlds of the Circle.
Tartarus: Being watched warily since the Lythyl: Unwilling to conform to updated tenets of the
reinstatement of Prince Evillo. United Planets. Remains independent, and most regular
Tharr: Under pressure from the.United Planets contact has been cut off.
because of growing links to the Dark Circle. Circle Oomar: Illegal narcotics trade believed t o be
influence within the population is subsiding after a surge flourishing in the wake of Science Police cutbacks.
during the height of the early '90s depression. Shwar: Dropped out of the United Planets in '91, and
Thaun: Superstitious culture and loss of magic have with its sheltered central location, hasn't yet seen a
kept this world far behind the times and its economy compelling reason to reenter. Some Dark Circle influence
significantly depressed. reported recently.
Titan: Moon of Saturn. Buffeted by the June 4 Starhaven: Denounced the United Planets after the
disaster, but advanced technology and the hard-working, Collapse and has discouraged outside contact since then.
cooperative population seem to have the problems weiJ in Taltar: Matriarchal rulers have refused to rejoin the
hand. United Planets, objecting to some updated tenets that may
Toonar: Has quickly recovered from the Collapse. A clash with traditional female superiority.
key player in the rebuilding of the United Planets. Tharn: Government acquiesced to Mordru to resist
Venegar: Now a constitutional monarchy that Khundish invasion. Now under his autocratic, repressive
continues to administer the colony worlds of its region. rule. Since near-destruction of magic in 2989, no sorcerer
Notorious Emerald Empress Sarya died in early 2989. appears capable of challenging Mordru 's power base.
Ventura: Has slipped a few notches in prestige but
survived the Collapse better than most tourist-based
economies. WORLDS OF THE KHUNDISH EMPIRE
Weber's World: Capital of the regrouping United
AND KHUND-OCCUPIED SPACE:
Planets and home to most major government bodies, such
Ankar: Believed to be a key location of Khundish
as the Science Police.
military research.
Winath: Has prospered as a breadbasket world during
Extal: Isolated, mineral-rich world being mined to
hard times. Has led relief efforts throughout the depression.
help feed the Khundish war machinery. Active, effective
Xanthu: Impact of the Collapse minimal. Advanced
resistance movement operates there.
world has taken a leadership role in the revival of the
Grath: Its agricultural output is being siphoned off to
United Planets.
feed the vast Khundish army and its scattered sentries.
Xolnar: Home of the United Planets Militia
lkros: Conquered in ' 9 1 , now home to a growing
Academy. Recovering from the Khund offensive there in
movement of passive resistance that has, thus far, had little
March.
effect on the Khundish governors.
Zerox: Destroyed in the Magic Wars of 2989.
Khundia: Now the richest world in the known galaxy
Zuun: Nat·uralist movement gaining influence as this
and capital of the largest political entity in explored space.
highly polluted overexploited world approaches the
Once again being ruled by Supreme Warlord Galmark after
possible destruction of its ecosystem.
the brief submission to Glorith in early '95.
Zwen: Suffering from high unemployment and a
Lallor: Now deep within Khund-occupied space.
plummeting economy since the Collapse, causing much of
Resistance movements there are reportedly highly active.
the population to retreat into hibernation.
Pasnic: Site of brutal Khundish repression and
staunch resistance. United Planets Militia Supreme
Commander King Jonn hails from Pasnic.
INDEPENDENT WORLDS WITHIN Preztor: Occupied by Khunds since mid-2990.
UNITED PLANETS BORDERS AND Seeris: Now deep within Khundish boundaries,
FORMER UNITED PLANETS WORLDS: Seeris' population of incorporeal inhabitants is apparently
Altair 5: Radically non-human population remains unconquerable.
mostly uninvolved in United Planets and humanoid Sklar: Reportedly a major thorn in Khunds' side.
matters. Could be the spearhead of an eventual uprising in occupied
Baaldur: Growing empire being administered by region.
lieutenants of the absent Empress Glorith. Trom: On the periphery of Khund encroachment, but
Durla: Reports indicate reduction in that culture's of no use to the Khunds since the slaughter of its
xenophobia and hostility, but no official change yet in population in '75 .
belligerent, isolationist policies. Tyrraz: Storehouse of military technology being
The Haven: Outlaw leadership refuses to cooperate scavenged by the Khunds.
with the United Planets or other official entities. Zirr: Mostly abandoned by native population. Taken
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Hykraius: Has undergone charismatic revival in its by the Khunds early this year.

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 WORLDS OF THE DARK CIRCLE: The Balance of Power
Arane II, Dolminus, Fresish, N'Cron, Tsauron:
.
'
Home worlds of the Circle grew dramatically in wealth and
influence during the chaotic first half of the decade. Their EXCERPT: "Our Times, A Review
power generally thought to be leveling off as the United
Planets regroups.
of Contemporary News,"
Dark Circle influence on the far side of the galaxy and May 2 1 , 2995, page 3 1 .
in outposts beyond the galactic rim appears to be
widespread. Ultimately the Circle's resources recovered
from these worlds could be vast.
THE GALAXY IN TRANSITION:
The Balance of Power
THE WORLDS OF AETIA:
In the Aftermath of Earth's Liberation
This triangle of space between the Khundish Empire.
Here's an Our Times summary of where the galactic
the Dominion and the United Planets will now most likely
balance of power stands after the historic events on Earth:
fall under Khundish control without some sort of U.P.
intervention. Any U.P. assistance appears unlikely.
Who won?: The biggest winner is the United Planets,
which gained immense credibility by prevailing so
decisively and reclaiming one of its most important worlds.
The Khunds also benefit, as does every other entity that
THE WORLDS OF THE DOMINION:
stands to carve up pieces of the vanquished Dominion.
Elia (The Dominion): Apparently conquered by an
Who lost?: The Dominion has been dealt a huge and
unknown force, bringing an end to the eons-old empire that
probably fatal blow. It now appears the home world of Elia
predates Terran history. Descendant races believed to be
has been taken by unknown forces and Khundish armies
widespread over the far side of galaxy, but they are no
are believed to be rolling across Aetia to claim whatever
longer loyal to the Dominion. Loss of the war for Earth was
Dominion territory is left.
a devastating blow. Overcommitment of resources to Earth
The Dark Circle also stands to lose a bit of
probably weakened Elia, opening the door for invasion.
opportunity if stability returns to the Terran region and the
Zyni'r: Collaboration with Dominators has apparently
United Planets continues to regroup.
ended, and Zyni'r has presumably been overrun by the
Where do things now stand?: The Khunds are as
same forces that have conquered Elia.
strong as ever and will now probably control the largest
empire in modern galactic history. The Dominion has been
eliminated as a counterbalancing force, but whatever entity
EXCERPT: "Our Times: A Review has overrun Elia must now be regarded as a threat to the

of Contemporary News," Aetian sector and the inner United Planets regions.
Who controls what?: The United Planets is finally
June 9,· 2995, page 1 1 5. once again the dominant, in-control entity in the local
quadrant. The Khunds must be considered entrenched in
the outer arm for two neighboring quadrants, and their
penetration into the inner arms will probably now
NEW EARTH: accelerate.

Facts and Figures What do we know about the far side of the galaxy?:
Still very little. The regions beyond the Dominion remain a
at the Dawn of a New World
mystery to the United Planets, though the Dark Circle
CONFIGURATION: 94 domed cities, linked by
clearly has wide influence extending from its power base in
pressurized tunnels.
the Aral Sector. Dominator-descended, Llorn-descended,
POSITION: Roughly in the former position of Luna,
and Vegan-descended races are believed to be building
orbiting the remnants of old Earth.
strength in the remains of the ancient Dominion on the far
POPULATION: Approximately 50 million. side of the galaxy.
ETHNIC MAKEUP: A representative mix of human Who's running the United Planets these days?: The
types, with a minority of about 20% various aliens.
most influential United Planets worlds today tend to be the
GOVERNMENT: Currently an appointive United
most productive and most philanthropic-W!nath, Xanthu,
Planets Protectorate. Democratic elections planned.
Toonar, and Naltor. Colu remains in somewhat of an
HEAD OF STATE: Appointed President Jacques
isolationist position. Time will tell if Earth reasserts its
Foccart.
once-preeminent position.
GRAVITY: Artificial, 1.0 G. Who's on the outs in the United Planets these
ENERGY: Solar collectors. days?: Worlds failing to abide by the Tenets of the Xanthu
Conference-self-sufficiency, ecological inviolability,

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constitutional self-determination, acceptance, diversity.
EXCERPT: Interstellar Press
non-hostility.
How are these uncooperative worlds brought into Service, Galactic News/Service 1 ,
line?: United Planets aid, technical assistance, and defense Dec. 5, 2994.
have once again achieved such levels that their threatened
elimination is persuasive. Direct intervention and
interference by the United Planets is generally forbidden
until a non-abiding world extends its abuses beyond its own CAPTURED ROXXAS CLAIMS
atmosphere.
DIRECT EARTHGOV LINK;
DEEP DOMINION INFLUENCE
Earthgov Scandal Ties Earthgov, Dominion
To Legion Assassination Plot
By Iris West and Devlin O'Ryan
PRESS RELEASE: Issued by Human METROPOLIS (IP)-Kivun Roxxas, the notorious
Rights Interstellar, Sept. 23, 2990. Butcher ofTrom, has told former members of the Legion of
Super-Heroes that he was hired by Earthgov and its
Dominion allies for the express purpose of assassinating
the Legionnaires, according to sources among those ex­
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Legionnaires.
Contact: Feld Stephenstein, 5690-8-40-1 8 1 8
The notorious killer has also charged he was hired
RESTRICTIONS, ARRESTS, ABUSES PUT EARTH
directly by Dominion ambassadors to Earthgov, suggesting
ON LIST OF HUMAN-RIGHTS VIOLATORS FOR
Dominion involvement in the running of Earthgov affairs
FIRST TIME EVER
goes considerably deeper than any official has
PINE GLADES, WINATH-Human Rights
acknowledged to date.
Interstellar (HRD announced today that its latest list of
Since its secession from the United Planets in 2990,
Human Rights Violators includes the mother world of the
Earthgov has worked closely with the Dominion, and
United Planets, Earth. It's the first time in the nearly 75
unconfurned reports have long suggested extensive, illegal
years of issuing these lists that HRI has identified Earth as
Dominator participation in Earthgov matters. Roxxas'
a major rights violator.
statements offer the strongest evidence to date to support
HRI chairman Larx Kenrik announced yesterday that
those charges.
Earthgov bad been placed on the watchdog organization's
Meanwhile, Roxxas' description of an Earthgov­
list of "intermediate violators." He commented, "We
funded assassination plot contradicts the steady stream of
should all remember that Earthgov is not yet approaching
Earthgov denials that followed earlier reports linking the
the reprehensible practices seen in the Khundish Empire or
government here to Roxxas and the Nov. 21 murder of ex­
the Dominion, but abuses there are increasing at an
Legionnaire Blok (Interstellar Press, Nov. 27).
alarming rate, particularly for a former U.P. world."
Three former members of that super-hero team today
In placing Earth on its list of violators, HRI cited
captured Roxxas after he attacked a gathering of former
Earthgov's increasing interference with free expression, the
Legionnaires on Winath. The confrontation has left the
onerous bureaucratic restrictions it's placing on the media,
former Ultra Boy, J o Nah, presumed dead and the
reports of rampant due-process violations by Science Police
Earthgov-appointed investigators Celeste Rockfish and
Earth, blatantly unconstitutional decisions being handed
Bounty, as welJ as ex-Legionnaire Reep Daggle, in critical
down in Earthgov courts, and the open encouragement by
condition.
Earthgov of anti-Khund and anti-alien activities by the
Earlier revelations linking Roxxas to an account
population.
funded by Earthgov touched off massive demonstrations
Other former and current United Planets worlds
here on Earth, and more protests are expected to follow
th�se latest developments. The planet has been wracked by
drawing criticism included . . .

wtdespread unrest since its 2990 secession from the United

Planets and the institution of repressive measures by
Earthgov. . . .

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 TRANSCRIPT: "Galactic View," downturn the likes of which they hadn't known since the
� United Mutual Audio-3 1 , June 1 5,
Implosion of 29 1 1 .

� 2995.
What happened? Why did a cosmopolitan culture that
had flourished for nearly eight decades suddenly find itself
unable to feed. cloth. defend. or employ its masses?
To begin with, surely the repeated batteriogs of
. . . MODERATOR IRIS WEST: So what role do numerous Khund invasions, the campaigns against Mordru in
you think New Earth is going to be taking in the United the early '70s, Earthwar, the devastation of the Great
Planets of the coming months and years? Darkness, and finally the complete technological failures
PANELIST UNITED PLANETS VICE during the Magic Wars had absolutely stretched the elasticity
CHAIRMAN APLYNN JERYL: Well, Iris. I think it's of the economy's "safety net" to the breaking point.
very hard to say. I mean, will the people restore and But throughout the century the United Planets had
support a truly democratic, truly free society once again? sustained comparable blows and always bounced back,
Will their odd, impossible reconfigured world make it seemingly more vibrant than ever. What was different this
technologically and economically? time?
HUMAN RIGHTS INTERSTELLAR For one thing, the problems wrought by the Magic
CHAIRMAN LARX KENRIK: I think the key is how Wars were not as easily addressed as previous postwar
these people will respond to the horrific trauma they've challenges, since the damage was so widespread and since
been through. If they Jearn from it and draw strength from it impacted so directly on the very technology that has
their triumph over it. l think New Earth can take a always bailed out the United Planets in the past.
leadership position in the United Planets once again. If they But more importantly. economists believe the
allow themselves to be consumed by the hatred and Collapse largely reflected a ·'coming-due'' of numerous
bitterness that has run so rampant there, well, I don't see "debts" that were built up by the United Planets and its key
much of a future for what's left of Earth, to be perfectly worlds. As opposed to earlier eras. when the concept of
honest. building up "debt''-spending more than is being taken
WEST: Well, to what extent can the United Planets in-was regarded as harmful and undesirable, the United
step in and prevent something like that from happening? Planets of the '80s began increasingly to spend, pollute.
JERYL: You have to remember. Iris, that the United and tax global ecosystems as if any amount of debt could
Planets has declared New Earth a protectorate, and we be wiped out by the next wave of technological leaps.
intend to enforce the U.P. tenets during the recovery phase. For example, massively expensive and resources­
Once things have stabilized, they'll hold free elections like devouring weather-control systems sprung up around the
any other world. The people may decide against U.P. United Planets throughout the '80s, disrupting global
membership. and the future course of their world would ecosystems and, rather than increasing productivity in any
then be fully in their hands. . . . way. eroding productivity through environmental damage.
These and other seemingly ill-advised projects, such
as planetary shielding and hyper-tech military
fortifications. caused huge bills to pile up, putting
The Economy governments in the business of paying interest on their
debts rather than tending to the needs of the governed.
Unemployment rose, and Lhere were no resources to
EXCERPT: "Needs & Desires: An address it.
The United Planets economy became a runaway
Introduction to Economics," cruiser, careening toward a black hole, waiting for a series
Secondary Economics Text, Pp. of technological miracles to somehow pull it out of its
3 1 -33, Updated Feb. 20, 2995. death-dive. But when technology instead collapsed during
the Magic Wars, all of these problems, all of these "debts,"
came due at once, when there was no possible means of
balancing the books. The out-of-control cruiser was sucked
Understanding the Great Collapse into that black hole.
For the better part of the 30th Century, the economies The result has been years of poverty, warfare,
of the Earth and most major worlds of the United Planets starvation, and disease-certainly a horrible price to pay
seemed virtually invulnerable. It appeared as if science for the economic mistakes of past decades.
and technology were reaching the point where production But in the long-term sense, it's difficult to view the
of the galaxy's essential goods could be easily Collapse as a ''bad" event as opposed to simply an
accommodated by a fraction of the advanced society's inevitable stage in the economic evolution of the United
potential output. Planets. The social, economic, and environmental debts
But something went wrong in 2989 and nearly every that had been mounting were going to come due sooner or
United Planets world ran head on into an economic later.

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 Now that the United Planets worlds have apparently their world better. Many faraway worlds are filled with the
weathered the worst of this storm of their own making, they relatives and friends of the Dominators.
can now rebuild the economy from the ground up, taking From Khundia come the Khunds, yellow and pink and
care to avoid the mistakes and excesses that led to the tan, angry warriors who are still learning the ways of peace.
Collapse in the first place. . . . From Durla come Durlans, who can take almost any
shape. To get along better with others, they often color
themselves orange. On their home world, many Durlans are
afraid and angry, but those who travel to other worlds are
History mostly happy and friendly.
From Colu come the handsome green Coluans, the
smartest people we know.
From Sklar come the Sklarians, with yellow skin and
EXCERPT: The 2995 Galactic
blue hair. They believe women should be in charge and
Almanac, page 665, Published take care of their world, as do some human races. A few

Dec. 29, 2994. races believe men should be in charge, but most believe
men and women should share in the running of things.
What do you think is best?
In a place called Ara live many peoples who call
Key Events of the Late 30th Century themselves the Dark Circle. There are yellow-skinned
2950: Rise of Zaryan, Khundish expansion. Tsaurons, who look something like lizards; there are gray­
2969: Mordru rises to power on Sorcerers' World. skinned N'Croni, who have many arms; there are tan­
2975: Zaryan dies at Earth, era of rapid Khundish skinned Fresi.sh, who remind humans of camels; and lots
expansion ends. more. These peoples like the night and darkness, and
2976: Mordru defeated at Earth after conquering 15% of believe that how we feel in our heart is more important than
explored galaxy. what we think in our head.
2979: Dominion-U.P. Accord reached, decades-old These and many other peoples make up our great big
warring ends. galaxy. And all of these peoples are learning more every
2980: The Kenrik Resolves bring new stability and peace day about living together to make it a better galaxy for
to U.P. worlds. everyone.
2982: Mordru-Khund-Dark Circle Alliance defeated.
2984: The Great Darkness.
2989: Magic Wars, The Great Economic Collapse. EXCERPT: 11A Plan for Peace and
2990: The rapid decline of the United Planets and return of
rapid Khundish expansion. Galactic stability ends.
Prosperity in the Galaxy,11 by
James Cullen/Kid Quantum,
March 28, 2995.

Races of the Galaxy . . . We can't create a reality we can't envision, and

since so many of us assume there is no peace to be had,
there is not.
But peace is no more difficult to achieve than is
EXCERPT: 11Many Peoples, One
bloodshed, no more unnatural a state than is bloodshed, and
Galaxy, 11 A Child's Storybook, no less our destiny than is bloodshed.

Published July 27, 2990. We just have to remember that peace requires time,
commitment, understanding, and self-love. Those who say
they want peace and are not willing to make these
investments are discussing a child's fairytale; they don't
The galaxy is a big, big place just full of all kinds of truly want peace.
people. Here is a story that will tell you about many of lf the commitment exists, however, there is a way.
these different kinds of people. And it doesn't have to be as complicated as it's often made
From Earth come the humans, pink and tan and out to be.
brown. Humans have also traveled to many other worlds, Let's keep things simple. Let's picture each great race
such as Winath and Toonar and Braal, spreading their ways of the galaxy as a single being, possessing very natural
of peace and freedom. characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, dreams and
From the world of the Dominion come the hopes, fears, and insecurities.
·.
Dominators, tall and yellow, with bright red dots that tell Look at the Dominators as an elderly, dying,
them what their jobs are. All Dominators know what embittered old being who long, long ago emerged from a
they're supposed to do and how they can fit in to make

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 traumatic, unloving childhood to live out an unrewarding, either to secession or Khund invasion. Of the
selfish life and is now paying the price. He is surrounded approximately 500 U.P. member-worlds that remain, few
·.
by younger, more vibrant beings who neither respect him are actively participating in the U.P. bureaucratic and
nor sympathize with his suffering. technocratic mechanisms.
Visualize the Khunds as a rebellious adolescent,
abused and molested since infancy, given the burdens and
weapons of adult life while still in childhood. To this
adolescent, interaction with others has almost always EXCERPT: "Our Times, A Review
equalled abuse. of Contemporary News," March
Envision the Dark Circle confederation as an
impossibly old being who has never found the strength to 26, 2995, page 60.
grow up. to acquire adult perceptions. Rather, this wizened
being has careened through a tumultuous life armed only
THE UNITED PLANETS REGROUPS
with a child's sensibility, leading to a torturous string of
. . . So with its stunning victory in the Orandi­
failed relationships. Now this elderly child is left alone,
Talokian Sector, the United Planets Militia has restored the
suspicious and utterly incapable of understanding how he
somewhat entrenched boundaries as they existed at the start
has earned this fate.
of the year. That is, the Khunds once again occupy roughly
Finally, imagine the United Planets and its key races
one-third of what was the United Planets territory at its
as a bright, young, healthy adult with a strong, embracing
farthest extent in late 2989.
philosophical foundation, but a continuing tendency to
With the lightning advances of earlier this year, the
expect its neighbors to act, react, and believe as it does.
Khunds had taken over nearly 40% of United Planets space
Now place these four beings in the same house, just as
and stood poised to overrun the very heart of the interstellar
we share the same galaxy. Of these four, who is in a
union. By overcoming this latest surge and shattering the
position-who has the personal strength and insight-to
Khundish alliance with Glorith, however, the United
enlighten the others?
Planets and the Legion have restored the relative stalemate
Of course it is the U.P. races. Only we currently have
that had existed for much of '94 . . .
the opportunity and resources to teach, to uplift, and to
instruct these suffering, struggling "housemates."
But will we ever do that if we respond to our
EXCERPT: "Steps Forward, Steps

~
housemates' hostilities in kind? Is our methodology truly
superior to theirs if we resort to their methodology every
time we're provoked? How can we expect them to learn
Backward," An Intermediate 0
from us and gain trust in our methods if we only adhere to Modern-History Text, Page 1 04,
them when we're in a position of power and they're in a updated April 3, 2995.
position of subservience? . . .

The United Planets The United Planets Today

It's too soon to tell, but as we enter the second half of
the decade there's every indication the United Planets is on

TRANSCRIPT: "News on the the rebound. Khund advances have been for the most part
halted, if the dramatic United Planets victories of early '95
Hour," Audio-65, July 24, 2990. stand up. A new, streamlined, and philosophically more
compelling United Planets is attracting worlds back to the
fold (as of March 2995, the U.P. member-world count had
ANNOUNCER ANTON WIKE: As expected, reached 650 after a low in 2993 of 1 1 7), and the
Earthgov today formally resigned from the United Planets, troublesome opposition of Earth has been put into a new
in what's expected to be a staggering blow to the already­ light by revelations of Dominator manipulation of that
besieged interplanetary alliance. government.
Despite intensive last-minute lobbying by U.P. Indeed, the first half of the decade represented the
representatives and human-rights activists, Earthgov's sternest test ever faced by the United Planets. For several
Council of Governors voted 6-2 today to secede from the years the interstellar union's very survival was very much
U.P. Earth president Tayla Wellington cited irreconcilable in doubt.
philosophical differences and the, quote, "failure of the With the progress seen so far in 2995, and with the aid
U.P. to meet the challenges of the post-Collapse galaxy." of several key worlds and the regrouping Legion of Super­
Earth's secession is only the latest blow against the Heroes. however, there's every reason to believe the free
beleaguered U.P., which has, in the the nine months since peoples of the galaxy can once again look to their future
the Great Collapse, lost roughly 50% of its I ,000 worlds, with hope. . . .

THE GALAXY 1 25
 TYPICAL DOMINATOR TYPICAL KHUND WARLORD
DEx: 2 STR: 2 BoDY:4 DEx: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 6
INT: 8 WILL: 7 MlND: 6 INT: 7 WILL: 7 MIND: 7
INFL: 4 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 4 lNFL: 6 AURA: 4 SPIRIT: 7
lNlTIATIVE: 14 HERO POINTS: 15-60 INITIATIVE: 17
•Skills: Charisma: 6, Gadgetry: 13, Military Science: 1 1 , •Skills: Charisma: 6, Martial Artist: 5 , Military Science: 9,
Scientist: 13, Vehicles (Space): 3 Weaponry: 4
•Advantages: Genius; Scholar (bioengineering) •Advantages: Leadership
•Drawbacks: Miscellaneous: All Dominators must obey •Drawbacks: Minor Irrational Attraction to an honorable
the orders of other Dominators who belong to a superior death
caste.
•Major Representatives: None; Dominators have no
individual identities KHUND CYBER•WARRIOR
•Motivation: Power Lust DEx: 8 STR: 9 BODY: 8
•Wealth: 15 INT: 2 WILL: 6 MIND: 6
•Equipment: INFL: 2 AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 7
SPACECRAFf [DEX: 4, STR: 10, BODY: 16, INT: 16, WILL: INITIATIVE: 12 HERo POINTS: 15
7] Energy Blast: 18, Extended Hearing: 1 1 , Flight: 24, •Powers: Lightning: 9, Skin Armor: 4, Thermal Vision: 4
Force Field: 4, Full Vision: 12, Projectile Weapons: 23, • Skills: Vehicles: 5, Weaponry: 8
Radar Sense: 40, Radio Communications: 43, Recall: 30, •Drawbacks: Minor Irrational Attraction to an honorable
Sealed Systems: 30, Skin Armor: 4, Super Hearing: 22, death
Telescopic Vision: 8, Warp: 40, R#: 2 (R#: 4 on •Equipment:
Projectile Weapons) Blaster [BODY: 6, Energy Blast: 8, R#: 2]
Body Armor [BODY: 8]
BATTLECRUISER [DEX: 3 STR: 1 8 BoDY: 18 INT: 1 3
TYPICAL KHUND SOLDIER WILL: 6] Energy Blast: 18, Extended Hearing: I I , Flight:
DEX: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 6 23, Full Vision: 1 2 , Projectile Weapons: 23, Radar
lNT: 2 WLLL: 4 MIND: 4 Sense: 37, Radio Communications: 4 1 , Recall: 26,
INFL: 2 AURA: 2 SPIRJT: 4 Sealed Systems: 29, Skin Armor: 7, Super Hearing: 20,
INITIATIVE: 10 Telescopic Vision: 6, Warp: 39, R#: 2 (R#: 3 on
•Skills: Martial Artist: 5, Military Science: 5, Weaponry: 4 Projectile Weapons)
•Drawbacks: Minor Irrational Attraction to an honorable Sonic Stunner [Boov: 6, Sonic Beam: 7] This small disk­
death shaped weapon is nonlethal and used by Khund security
forces.

THE GALAXY BORDERS AS OF 4/95

I. Seeris 19. Orando 37. Starhaven 55. Daxam

2. KHUNDIA 20. Venegar 38. Zyni'r 56. Takron -Galtos
3. Pretzor 2 1 . Zirr 39. ELlA (Dominion) 57. Durla
4. Ankar 22. Trom 40. Baaldur 58. Deltwan
5. lkros 23. Darzy 1 4 1 . Oomar 59. Lythyl
6. Tyrraz 24. Altair 5 42. Shwar 60. Taltaro
7. Grath 25. Zuun 43. Carggg 6 1 . Tharr
8. Sklar 26. Procyon 2 44. Bismoll 62. Thaun
9. Extal 27. COLU 45. Talus 63. Zwen
1 0. Pasnic 28. The Haven 46. Tartarus 64. HyKraius
1 1 . Zerox 29. Avalon 47. WINATH 65. Tsauron
1 2. Tham 30. Labyrinth 48. R-K528 66. Dolminus
13. Rimbor 3 1 . Paradise Planet 49. Quarantine 67. Fresish
14. Imsk 32. Xolnar 50. Amadus 68. N'Cron
1 5. Braah 33. WEBER'S WORLD 5 1 . Antares 69. Arane 11
16. Grykk 34. Janda 52. NEW EARTH 70. Lallor
1 7. NALTOR 35. Femnaz 53. Kathoon 7 1 . XANTHU ·.

1 8. Talok VIII 36. M yar 54. Ventura 72. TOONAR

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 THE GALAXY BORDERS AS OF 4/95

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THE GALAXY 1 27
Alchemist (Jan Arrah) .................. .........................................84 History...........................................................................6 - l l
Allon, Mane ........................................................................ IOO Leviathan (Gim Allon)..........................................................85
Andromeda (Laurel Gand) ....................................................84 Lightning Lad (Garth Ranzz) ................................................ l3
Apparition (Tinya Wazto) ....................................................84 Lightning Lass (Ayla Ranzt) ................................................41
Atmos (Marak Russen) .........................................................63 Lightning Lord (Mekl Ranu) ............................................. l l l
BION ................................................................................... IOI Live Wire (Garth Ranu) ......................................................85
Blok .......................................................................................53 Lobo ......................................................................................94
Bouncing Boy (Chuck Taine) ...............................................36 Loomis ................................................................................ I07
Brainiac 5 (Querl Dox) .........................................................25 Magnetic Kid (Pol Krinn) .....................................................58
Calamity King (E. Davis Ester) ............................................72 Matter-Eater Lad (Tenzil Kern) ............................................37
Calorie Queen (Taryn Loy)................................................. I08 McCauley, Leland IV.......................................................... 1 1 0
Catspaw (April Dumaka) ......................................................84 Mordru ..................................:...............................................95
Celeste (Rockfish) McCauley ...............................................73 Night Girl (Lydda Jath).........................................................89
Chameleon Boy (Reep Daggle) ............................................ 19 Phantom Girl (Tinya Wauo)................................................ l8
Chemical King (Condo Arlik) ..............................................47 Polar Boy (Brek Bannin) ..................................................... .51
Chlorophyll Kid (RaJ Benem)...............................................67 Porcupine Pete (Peter Dursin)...............................................68
Circe .................................................................................... I02 Projectra, Princess (Sensor Girl) ..........................................43
Color Kid (Uiu Vakk) ...........................................................70 Quislet ...................................................................................59
Colossal Boy (Gim AJion) ....................................................2 1 R . J . Brande......................................................................... IOI
Computo (Daniell Foccan) ...................................................84 Reflecto (Stig Ah).................................................................65
Cosmic Boy (Rokk Krinn) .............................................. 12, 84 RoxJ�as...................................................................................97
Crystal Kid (Bobb Cohan) ....................................................65 Relnic, Anton ...................................................................... 1 12
Dark Cirele. The ..............................................................86-87 Ron-Karr (Flap-Jack Kid) ..............�.................................... 1 1 3
Darkseid ................................................................................87 Sade..................................................................................... l l3
Dawnstar/Bounty ..............,...................................................52 Saturn Girl (lmra Ardeen Ranu).......................................... l4
Dev-Em ............................................................................... J03 Saturn Queen (Eve Aries) ................................................... 1 1 4
Devlin O'Ryan .......................................................................75 Science Poljce, The ............................................................. 1 1 5
Dominators.......................................................................... 126 Shadow Kid (Grev Mallor) ................................................. !09
Dragonmage ..........................................................................84 Shadow Lass (Tasmia Mallor) ..............................................46
Dream Girl (Nura Nal) ..........................................................42 Shakespeare. Kent (Impulse) ................................................61
Duo Damsel (Luornu Taine)................................................. l6 Shrinking Violet (Salu Digby) ........................................32, 85
Earthgov.............................................................................. 122 Spider Girl (Sussa Paka) .......................................................89
Echo (Myke-4 Astor) ............................................................64 Star Boy (Thorn Kallor) ........................................................31
Element Lad (Jan Arrah) .......................................................39 Starfinger m (Molock Hanscom) .........................................92
Evillo, Prince.........................................................................88 Stone Boy (Dag Wentim)......................................................70
Fatal Five, The .................................................................89-91 Sugyn .................................................................................. 1 1 6
Ferro Lad (Andrew Nolan) ...................................................44 Sun Boy (Dirk Morgna)........................................................34
Fire Lad (Staq Mavlen) .........................................................66 Superboy (Kal-EI) .................................................................60
Galaxy, The ................................................................. 1 19-127 SW6 Brainiac 5 (Querl Dox) ................................................84
Ba/an,·e ofPower ..... ...... ..... ..... ...........
. . ,........................ 121 SW6 Cosmic Boy (Rokk Krinn) ...........................................84
Economy .................. . ..... ...... ............ ............. . ...... ...... ..... 123 SW6 Invisible Kid I (Lyle Norg) ..........................................85
History ................................ ................................ ...... .....
. 124 SW6 Legion, The.............................................................80-85
Map................................................................................. l27 SW6 Matter-Eater Lad (Tenzil Kern) ...................................85
Gand, Laurel .........................................................................23 SW6 Saturn Girl (lmra Ardeen)............................................85
Glorith ...................................................................................91 SW6 Shrinking Violet (Salu Digby) .....................................85
Gossamer (Ayla Ranu) ........................................................84 SW6 Ultra Boy (Jo Nah).......................................................85
Grinn . . ..... .. .............................. .. ..................................... ..... I04 SW6 Valor (Lar Gand)..........................................................27
Gym'll, Dr. .......................................................................... 105 Tellus.....................................................................................59
How to Use This Book............................................................4 Timber Wolf/Furball (Brin Londo) .......................................48
Infectious Lass (Drura Sehpt) ...............................................69 Time Trapper, The ................................................................98
Inferno (Dirk Morgna) ..........................................................85 Tornado Twins, The (Don and Dawn Allen)...................... 100
Infinite Man, The ..................................................................94 Triad (Luornu Durgo) ...........................................................85
Invisible Kid I (Lyle Norg) ...................................................2 1 Tyroc (Troy Stewart) ............................................................50
Invisible Kid 11 (Jacques Foccan) .........................................54 Ultra Boy (Jo Nah) ................................................................29
lvy ....................................................................................... I05 United Planets, The ............................................................. 1 1 9
Karate Kid II (Myg) ..............................................................62 United Planers Militia Academy, The................................. l l9
Khunds ................................................................................ l26 Universe (Vidar) ................................................................. l l 7
Kid Quantum (James Cullen)................................................22 Valor (Lar Gand)...................................................................27
King Jonn ............................................................................ I06 Vidar. Rond......................................................................... l l 7
Kono (Brita An'nan)..............................................................73 Villains.............................................................................86-99
Legion of Super-Heroes, The .......................................... 12-75 Vrykos ...................................................................................99
Equipme/11 ...................................................................76-79 White Witch, The (Mysa Nal) ..............................................55
Headquarters Map ...........................................................77 Wildfire (Drake Burroughs)..................................................50

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