Prince Charon
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That was a while ago, so most of us (like me) probably only vaguely recall it, or don't remember at all.
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That was a while ago, so most of us (like me) probably only vaguely recall it, or don't remember at all.
Is the JL still run like it was before Paul killed Nabu? I would think most of the League would want to at least revisit his complaints after that."Now you've made me curious. How are the Justice League organised?"
"Rotating chairmanship, everyone votes on major decisions, new recruits need everyone's approval and there's no set criteria."
He gives me a mild frown. "That… Sounds…"
"I know, and I told them that." I shake my head. "They might have changed it since then, I don't know."
meeting -> meetings
delete "much"
and -> and whileand the majority of our affiliates are American, we can provide training in almost every country on Earth.
America
And while
other nations are experiencing a wave of newly ascendant tyrants who do not wish to be seen to be too closely aligned to
"In Rome, there were the mysteries revealed to those who gave their lives to the cults of the various gods. As a Christian, I was unconvinced how many were engaged in devilry and how many were simply charlatans. My time amongst the virmiru moderated that view only in that it opened my mind to the possibility that they had access to knowledge of the functions of the natural world that was not widely known
That should say 'America'.In Europe we're replicating the model we use in American, though with a little more contact with national governments.
It's kinda sad that the League doesn't seem to want to adapt compared to the way a newer, less powerful organization of superheroes is doing. Can we ever see them improve how they operate in the future thanks to advice from Paul? Also, that should say 'I'."It's funny; a while ago I mentioned taking this approach to the Justice League. Forming contacts with superheroes across the world and providing direction, a code of conduct…"
"They don't appear to have made any moves in that direction."
"No. I'm… Sort of used to them ignoring my advice on organisational matters. Though am am pleased that someone's doing it."
A teleportation network can be a big step in making the Alliance of the Just a true global force. Is there any chance they can be seen as the number 2 premier superhero group? Also, the 'A' should be removed, making that only 'While'."We're building a teleportation network."
I raise my eyebrows. "You are?"
"My sponsors were familiar with teleportation technology. A while I'm sure that your efforts to sponsor genius technologists who wish to use their intellects commercially are quite helpful, a significant number have offered us their assistance."
If she's in Dakota City, my best guess is that she's after members and affiliates of the Shadow Cabinet. Are Icon and Rocket being targeted?Alan's face appears, though he's not looking at the camera.
"Paul, get to Dakota City right now. Avenger's here and she's not playing around."
don't remember the chapter in which OL directs a training exercise. Which was it
If she's in Dakota City, my best guess is that she's after members and affiliates of the Shadow Cabinet. Are Icon and Rocket being targeted
They could still be affiliated with them without being actual members.
I get the feeling neither man would have liked the other. But still, organisations as ad-hoc as this began tend to have to take what they can get. Which is probably why they were willing to overlook some suspicious background incidents...21st October 2012
13:32 GMT -5
"So we're pretty sure that White Dragon and Vigilante never met each other?"
Marcus types a new search and presses 'enter'.
Now, who were the other two, hmm? Part of the administrative arm of the Alliance, or... Well, I suppose we'll find out if it's important."So far as I can tell, they never met at our events. Beyond that I could not say." He moves a mouse and highlight other names on the attendee lists. "According to this, there are at least three people who attended meeting at various times with both of them."
"I see that your name is one of them."
Given that he has a spaceship, it's probably not hard to get from here to there in time. Not quite FTL Transitions or Greediporting, but still...He nods. "I try to attend much gatherings in as many areas as possible. Given how the Alliance has expanded of late, that is not as great a proportion as it once was."
"Oh? What sort of area do you cover these days?"
China being its usual 'unconcerned with the outside world' self, of course. But they hardly need the sort of unofficial arrangements other countries involve themselves in."All corners of the world, saving only China. Though finding appropriate partners in all places has proven to be a little difficult, and the majority of our affiliates are American, we can provide training in almost every country on Earth."
"Oh. I hadn't realised. What's the take-up like outside of the US?"
To be fair, when the Accala are no doubt spreading the Danner Formula to the next generation within their borders, crime is less likely to be a problem there once they mature. Muggings? How do you threaten people who can withstand bullets? Theft? Not much to stop the injured party from tracking you down and taking their things back..."It varies a great detail. In Europe we're replicating the model we use in American, though with a little more contact with national governments. South America is… Difficult. Accalacan doesn't have much use for us, and the other nations are experiencing a wave of newly ascendant tyrants who do not wish to be seen to be too closely aligned to foreigners. In Africa, there is a great need but the infrastructure is so poor that we cannot gather enough metahumans together to be truly effective."
Ech. Not the best method, but given how unique some forms of magic can be, hardly surprising."What about magicians?"
"Where would we find tutors, when even the mighty Illustres of the Orange Lantern Corps has struggled?" I make an amused 'hm' noise. "When magicians come to us, we are forced to train them as if their abilities were no different from the natural powers of metahumans, and hope that gradual experimentation amongst their own supporters will allow them to gather knowledge. Eventually, we will have a library of sufficient volume that we will be able to provide the answers they seek, but for now…"
A living demonstration of 'There is more to Heaven and Earth than is dreamt of in your philosophy, Horatio...' After all, I'm sure he had strong beliefs of how the world worked when he earned his place amongst his sponsors..."Magic not a big deal in Rome? Or on the virmiru homeworld?"
"In Rome, there were the mysteries revealed to those who gave their lives to the cults of the various gods. As a Christian, I was unconvinced how many were engaged in devilry and how many were simply charlatans. My time amongst the virmiru moderated that view only in that it opened my mind to the possibility that they had access to knowledge of the functions of the natural world that was not widely known."
You couldn't really expect Rome to still rule everything after this long... They had enough trouble managing what they held then."And then you came back to this."
"It was not the greatest surprise, but it was noteworthy."
No Justice League International anytime soon, I suppose... It's still very much the American boy's club it started as at this point..."It's funny; a while ago I mentioned taking this approach to the Justice League. Forming contacts with superheroes across the world and providing direction, a code of conduct…"
"They don't appear to have made any moves in that direction."
...Poorly."No. I'm… Sort of used to them ignoring my advice on organisational matters. Though am am pleased that someone's doing it."
"Now you've made me curious. How are the Justice League organised?"
...Foolish? Yes, you're not the only one to see that."Rotating chairmanship, everyone votes on major decisions, new recruits need everyone's approval and there's no set criteria."
He gives me a mild frown. "That… Sounds…"
On the recruiting angle, I hope they at least reduced it to a minimum quorum of sitting members. Like, majority vote out of a 9-person meeting, or something."I know, and I told them that." I shake my head. "They might have changed it since then, I don't know."
"Would you be willing to assist us?"
Danger Rooms-a-go-go.I shrug. "I move around too much to be involved in an organisation. I could probably build you a few virtual reality training suites if you have a site in mind..?"
"We would appreciate that, but I understand that you were responsible for the Justice League's worldwide training exercise?"
Given the last one nearly kicked the league's collective arse until they pulled their heads out of it, that could be a big ask. Some of them are probably still offering up thanks that OL is law-abiding, because he could be damn scary as a villain."I was the directing mind, but that took the input of a great many people."
"Could you run an exercise on a smaller scale?"
Planning on giving the League a bit of competition, eh? Hopefully the rivalry doesn't get too out of hand."Certainly, but the Alliance doesn't have the same degree of official recognition that the Justice League does. It would be a good deal harder to persuade authorities to participate in training exercises; that sort of thing is highly disruptive."
"While it is true that the Alliance does not have the League's mandate, we are beginning to sign cooperation agreements with a number of cities. Even a few countries."
But they have some useful advantages, though."Then I… Suppose I could commit to one a year? I don't know how you're going to decide who gets it."
"My thought on the subject was that we would form a mobile reserve of volunteers. When there was a surge in crime in a particular area, or a supervillain emerged who was in possession of far more power than the local members could safely engage, we could move our reserve to that location. It would be something like what the Congregation do when they call for aid."
Well! Let's hope it's not too risky for the transportees. I suspect the Alliance has to deal with a lot more red tape than the League does, and one accident could bring down all manner of lawsuits..."Sounds like a good idea to me, but Congregationalists can teleport. They can call in aid for a particular fight. A reserve force would take… They'd usually have to get to an airport and fly to wherever they were needed. That could take a day or two, assuming that they didn't need a visa or other travel documentation."
"We're building a teleportation network."
And yet their interstellar flight still had to deal with relativistic effects... Such is the uneven nature of technological development.I raise my eyebrows. "You are?"
"My sponsors were familiar with teleportation technology. A while I'm sure that your efforts to sponsor genius technologists who wish to use their intellects commercially are quite helpful, a significant number have offered us their assistance."
God just imagine the idiots protesting that, given the typical display against normal mobile cell towers..."Satellite based? I tried to sell the League on the idea, but they didn't go for it."
"No, transmission towers. They generate a weak quantum entanglement field, allowing us to transport our people to anywhere where the fields intersect. Getting enough towers to cover the world will be the work of decades, but we believe that three will be enough for the United States."
Ah, human nature. Getting in the way of progress because of profits, or fear, or arrogance...I have… Heard of the technology. It's not popular in most places because the quantum manipulation can interfere with other devices that civilisations advanced enough to build them would be using. But I suppose that's not a problem on Earth. Powering the things might be a problem… Or might have a few years ago. Global energy costs have been slashed as a result of my threat to the energy market. It might actually be viable, though there would be the problem of having infrastructure on Earth where national governments might decide to get in the way.
Which may be an issue if a part of the organisation turns rogue.In terms of effectiveness, the system would be immune to most forms of conventional interference. And since the field is constantly active, it's far easier to conceal its use than the use of other forms of teleportation.
"I'd be interested in-."
And that's one heck of a profile he's seeing, I bet. Alan is a handsome man, after all.My ring blinks.
"Excuse me." I raise my left hand. "Yes?"
Alan's face appears, though he's not looking at the camera.
Dakota, huh? Wonder which members of the Shadow Cabinet she's after, other than 'All of them'."Paul, get to Dakota City right now. Avenger's here and she's not playing around."
I nod. "With you in two, one."
They're slightly better at trying to come up with objective criteria now.Is the JL still run like it was before Paul killed Nabu? I would think most of the League would want to at least revisit his complaints after that.
Thank you, corrected.
Bended.I don't remember the chapter in which OL directs a training exercise. Which was it?
I just realized. They're all using the same serum to make themselves super strong and super tough. Is it possible for someone talented, skilled, and ruthless enough to utilize that commonality to take control of all of the Danner enhanciles in Accalacan?To be fair, when the Accala are no doubt spreading the Danner Formula to the next generation within their borders, crime is less likely to be a problem there once they mature. Muggings? How do you threaten people who can withstand bullets? Theft? Not much to stop the injured party from tracking you down and taking their things back...
Thank you, corrected.
Not easily. Plus, they have magic users.I just realized. They're all using the same serum to make themselves super strong and super tough. Is it possible for someone talented, skilled, and ruthless enough to utilize that commonality to take control of all of the Danner enhanciles in Accalacan?
Some of them are probably still offering up thanks that OL is law-abiding, because he could be damn scary as a villain.
Planning on giving the League a bit of competition, eh? Hopefully the rivalry doesn't get too out of hand.
They also have a nymph they worship as a god who protected them from the Sheeda almost single-handedlyI just realized. They're all using the same serum to make themselves super strong and super tough. Is it possible for someone talented, skilled, and ruthless enough to utilize that commonality to take control of all of the Danner enhanciles in Accalacan?
It's unlikely that Virgil is dead. Static doesn't exist.
I'm pretty sure that Shadow Cabinet heroes like Donner and Blitzen probably have blood on their hands, they are a Black Ops Wetworks kind of organization
I would make the argument that if everyone has the same super powers, then no one really has super powers. But in super strength fights, defensive boosts from powers often outweigh strength boosts. So while in a fight between two regular humans, a single punch can end a life, in super fights, one often needs much more than a single punch, and even if walls or the ground were used as leverage, they may break before the person being beaten into them breaks.To be fair, when the Accala are no doubt spreading the Danner Formula to the next generation within their borders, crime is less likely to be a problem there once they mature. Muggings? How do you threaten people who can withstand bullets? Theft? Not much to stop the injured party from tracking you down and taking their things back...
Mr Zoat, I don't remember if you already answered this, but how is Orange Lantern of Eternia charging his ring? Is he absorbing ambient magic like Paol?
sit on the floor of my chamber, power ring on my left ring finger and the Basophil Amulet on my right palm. It's a curious thing; when I first acquired it while wandering in the Sands of Fire it was violet, but when I first used it to charge the ring it shifted to orange
Did you retcon the part where Earth 10 Germania had their own magicians in the Earth 666 arc? Or how does this work?From what Overman, Overgirl and Earth 10's magicians can work out
Overman asked a negro.Rereading the Overgirl stuff and I stumbled on this:
Did you retcon the part where Earth 10 Germania had their own magicians in the Earth 666 arc? Or how does this work?
I suppose they don't really have a choice when the poster boy for Nazi rule asks for help.
I just realized. They're all using the same serum to make themselves super strong and super tough. Is it possible for someone talented, skilled, and ruthless enough to utilize that commonality to take control of all of the Danner enhanciles in Accalacan?
When you put it that way, it makes me think of Constantine doing it for some technically benevolent but simultaneously messed up reason.Generally speaking you'd have an easier time working on their shared bloodlines or cultural connections. Hooking anther major magical effect into an already complex and potent alchemical recipe that wasn't made with such uses in mind is really layering complexity.