Hidden 9 yrs ago 9 yrs ago Post by Polyphemus
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You can always judge a man by the quality of his enemies.
-Attributed to Oscar Wilde


It's been three years since the first superpowers manifested. There was no one event or root cause, it just all seemed to happen at once. Bizarre accidents, scientific breakthroughs, even rediscoveries of forgotten occult lore- suddenly people all over the world were demonstrating abilities beyond the reach of normal humans. The majority of these people simply wanted to be left alone. Others found that their new abilities were in demand from various business interests. And of course, some donned masks and began to protect the innocent and enforce the law.

There were plenty, however, who chose to walk a darker path. They used their powers at the costs of others, committing crimes or acts of terrorism. Maybe their motives were simply profit, or perhaps extremism in religion or politics, or perhaps something else altogether. On the whole, though, these people were called supervillains.

And you are one of them.

Not that anyone really keeps track of these things, but most people would agree you've done a pretty good job as a supervillain. You're known, perhaps not respected but you've built a solid reputation. And, of course, you made a persistent enemy in your local superhero. So often, when you stand on the cusp of success, along comes this same “cape” to ruin everything. Your fights always attract enormous attention, and the two of you have come to see your enmity as more than a crimefighter stopping a criminal- it's a private war, a grudge match. Something personal.

So imagine your shock when you wake up one morning and see your archenemy on the news yet again, this time being announced as a founding member of what the media has taken to calling “The Coalition”. Thirteen of the United States' premier superheroes are now setting up as a team in the city of St. Louis, Missouri (chosen for the symbolic and practical reason that it's almost exactly in the center of the country, not to mention attractive tax incentives). With some discomfort, you realize The Coalition may actually have the resources and manpower to permanently put an end to your career. Something has to be done.

And once again you are surprised to receive a first-class ticket to St. Louis, as well as careful instructions for a clandestine meeting. Someone else has recognized the threat presented by The Coalition. And who better to oppose thirteen superheroes than a group made up of thirteen of their bitterest and most personal enemies?

Welcome to Nemesis 13.






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This definately seems fun!
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@Polyphemus
Well I'm still going to go with my arms dealer idea but keep it more focused on guns and shy away from the evil Iron Man stuff. Instead gunning, pardon the pun, towards a mob boss type character. Plus Sixgun really caught my fancy.
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@Polyphemus
Well I'm still going to go with my arms dealer idea but keep it more focused on guns and shy away from the evil Iron Man stuff. Instead gunning, pardon the pun, towards a mob boss type character. Plus Sixgun really caught my fancy.


They do seem like they'd match pretty well! I like the idea of someone with the most state-of-the-art weapons going up against someone who deliberately chooses old-fashioned ones.
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This looks interesting and I conveniently have a super villain CS I never got to use. If you still have room I'll post it after cleaning it up a little.
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I think before I decide on who I want to foil, I should decide on my own powers. I'll begin working on this
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Sounds good. We're first come, first serve, with a cap of 13.
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I'm too tired to write this well, I'll finish sometime tomorrow.
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Yeah.

Yeah, this looks neat.
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Glad to be a part of this as this is definitely looking great.

I got a character in mind, CS will be up soon. I'd love my character to face Night Terror if that isn't a problem!
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I'm currently working on a CS, but I would like to state right now that I would like my character's nemesis to be Cherry Bomb
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I took the scholar
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Stand-Up Guy is just my kind of nemesis!
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I'm interested in playing Durga's favorite supervillain :p
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I popped up my CS (It's always fast when you've finished the CS twice!).

And I'm having Professor ESP be her arch Nemesis. (If it wasn't already apparent)
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I shall tango with metal man terrible.
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Wow we have very interesting villains in my opinion ^^
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@Mr_pink@Blue Demon

I was worried this would happen- you've both chosen the same nemesis. I'm afraid one of you will have to change. I don't care who it is, but I do care that both of you are satisfied with the arrangement, so please, talk it over.

@Lauder
Electron looks good to me, consider her accepted!

@SepticGentleman
We already talked this guy over, so consider yourself in.

Really impressed by all the creativity on display here, folks! Also, I have to say I'm pretty glad you guys are finding the superheroes to your liking as well.
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@Sombrero

Yeah, somehow it slipped my mind to tell you were accepted ten minutes ago. Yikes, that's embarrassing.
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@Sombrero

Yeah, somehow it slipped my mind to tell you were accepted ten minutes ago. Yikes, that's embarrassing.


S'aright, man. ^.^ Nothing of significant horribleness occurred.
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