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Overlords-verse: Apokoliptan forces (read desc)
So, this is something I haven't done in a while, but hopefully will become more frequent. I won't lie, I'm doubtful I'll ever finish the JL:O story, at least to the 'quality' it was before. Still, I can continue to expand the universe, and, finally, do something explaining the Millennium war. So, here are the causes. Darkseid and his forces. So, let's delve right on in (L to R)
Mister Miracle - Wasn't too sure about him to be honest, but I needed another person for the left side, and he fit nicely. He fights alongside Darkseids vast armies, obeying his every command. At least on the outside. Inside he is struggling with his loyalties, and is working on a plan to escape Darkseids clutches. Over the year of the war, Scott became more and more troubled. Finally, he escaped, fleeing across the galaxy, putting as much distance between Apokolips and himself as he could.
Big Barda - As leader of the Furies, Barda lead her forces into battle against the meta-humans of Earth. She was confident that even if they could not match them in power, they could overwhelm them with numbers. She led her furies into battle, focussing on one or two 'heroes' at a time, swiftly eliminating them, overwhelming them with their advanced skill and savagery. This was until the Amazons arrived. She had been warned about an Amazon who went by name 'Wonder woman'. She was said to be a fearsome warrior, but Barda was confident she could beat her. She was wrong. After Wonder woman had slain Stompa and crippled Lashina, she came for Barda. Barda was taken prisoner, and locked away in Supermans fortress of solitude. She resides there to this day.
Granny Goodness - As lead trainer of Darkseids forces, Granny didn't think she would be needed on the front lines. Her children were out on the battlefield of Earth, while Granny remained safely on Apokolips. Until halfway through the war, Darkseid summoned her to the frontlines. Though it had been a while, she was eager to taste the blood of her enemies. Though she fought valiantly, slaying many of the so-called heroes of Earth, she finally came up against a power she could not match. The unrelenting power of a Kryptonian. Though severely injured, she was able to escape back to Apokolips.
Darkseid - Darkseid finally entered the war about a month after the initial wave of invasions. Launching himself through the boom tube, he took down three heroes (Doctor Light, who collided mid-air with Darkseid, Starfire, who was the first to taste Darkseids Omega beams. and Animal man, who was the first to taste his blade) before he even touched the ground. Once on the ground he was unrelenting, and was only stopped towards the end of the war, when the core members of the Justice league regrouped, and were able to push Darkseid back through the Boom tube. Though defeated, he was not done with Earth. Though he moved on with time, he still held a great resentment for the planet that beat him.
Kalibak - After his initial defeat to the Earth heroes 10 years prior, Kalibak was, to say the least, apprehensive about returning. He had lost his hand the last time he fought the so-called Justice league, and was scared of what he would lose this time. Still, he fought bravely, vanquishing many a foe. Though he was eventually defeated by his own forces, after they turned on him as he tried to flee back to Apokolips. They tore him limb from limb. His head was later taken to Darkseid, who put a spike through it, and mounted it on his castle wall, as a warning to anyone who dared desert, and thus betray, Darkseid.
Steppenwolf - Eager to taste the blood of his enemies, Steppenwolf led the first wave of Apokolips warriors to Earth, intent on taking the Planet, and seeing it evolve into a new Apokolips, one which he may rule over. After many disappointing battles, with lesser meta-humans, he finally came upon one who he thought could provide him a good fight: Wonder woman. He was right in thinking she could give him a good fight, but wrong in thinking she could best him. After a long tiring battle, he defeated her, his sword tearing through her chest as she looked back at him, helpless. But then a strange thing happened. As he walked away he found himself unable to move, seemingly paralysed. His chest grew warm, a searing pain coursing through him. He looked down to see a blade, darkened, and alight with green flames. He fell, but as he fell he glimpsed a hellish creature, that resembled the Amazon he had slain just moments ago.
Desaad - (Quick note, lady Desaad, just 'cos I could. Not sure if that's allowed though...) Desaad was brought to Earth towards the end of the war. Darkseid was desperately in need of new troops, and he needed them fast. Though Parademon production was quick, it was not quick enough. A full human to Parademon conversion could take up to a month, resulting in periods where there were simply not enough troops. Darkseid wanted this fixed, so sent for Desaad. Though initially sent for her brains, her brawn came in useful too, after all, she took power from suffering, and the war had brought great suffering to Earth. After a mere week, she was functioning at a level she had only experienced a few times. She solved the Parademon issue by creating a parasitic form of her genetic reprogramming technology, that could be launched as an airborne attack, converting humans on the battlefield, and forcing them to attack their own comrades within minutes. This power would surely have won the war, if the humans hadn't found the facility she was working from, destroyed all her research, and taken her prisoner. She now resides, unbeknownst to her, in the fortress of Solitude maximum confinement level, the same level as her former comrade Big Barda. Though she has heard talks of Supermans need for her as he forms a new government. She may be soon have a new master...
Parademons - Genetically engineered warriors, made from converted natives of invaded planets, purged of their weakness, and reformed as elite warriors for Darkseid. During the Millennium war, it is thought that up to a billion Parademons entered through boom tubes across the world. Their bodies litter the planet, and after the reconstruction efforts, clean up was the biggest use of resources. After all, one cannot have genetically engineered soldier remains falling into the wrong hands.
So, that's some of the story of the Millennium war. Not much about specific events, but I hope that's enough to tide over anyone who wanted to know. I've also got the Furies put together, so they should be uploaded in a day or two. As always, please lemme know what you think, and if you'd like to see more from the Overlords-verse in the future :D
Overlords-verse: Apokoliptan forces (read desc)
So, this is something I haven't done in a while, but hopefully will become more frequent. I won't lie, I'm doubtful I'll ever finish the JL:O story, at least to the 'quality' it was before. Still, I can continue to expand the universe, and, finally, do something explaining the Millennium war. So, here are the causes. Darkseid and his forces. So, let's delve right on in (L to R)
Mister Miracle - Wasn't too sure about him to be honest, but I needed another person for the left side, and he fit nicely. He fights alongside Darkseids vast armies, obeying his every command. At least on the outside. Inside he is struggling with his loyalties, and is working on a plan to escape Darkseids clutches. Over the year of the war, Scott became more and more troubled. Finally, he escaped, fleeing across the galaxy, putting as much distance between Apokolips and himself as he could.
Big Barda - As leader of the Furies, Barda lead her forces into battle against the meta-humans of Earth. She was confident that even if they could not match them in power, they could overwhelm them with numbers. She led her furies into battle, focussing on one or two 'heroes' at a time, swiftly eliminating them, overwhelming them with their advanced skill and savagery. This was until the Amazons arrived. She had been warned about an Amazon who went by name 'Wonder woman'. She was said to be a fearsome warrior, but Barda was confident she could beat her. She was wrong. After Wonder woman had slain Stompa and crippled Lashina, she came for Barda. Barda was taken prisoner, and locked away in Supermans fortress of solitude. She resides there to this day.
Granny Goodness - As lead trainer of Darkseids forces, Granny didn't think she would be needed on the front lines. Her children were out on the battlefield of Earth, while Granny remained safely on Apokolips. Until halfway through the war, Darkseid summoned her to the frontlines. Though it had been a while, she was eager to taste the blood of her enemies. Though she fought valiantly, slaying many of the so-called heroes of Earth, she finally came up against a power she could not match. The unrelenting power of a Kryptonian. Though severely injured, she was able to escape back to Apokolips.
Darkseid - Darkseid finally entered the war about a month after the initial wave of invasions. Launching himself through the boom tube, he took down three heroes (Doctor Light, who collided mid-air with Darkseid, Starfire, who was the first to taste Darkseids Omega beams. and Animal man, who was the first to taste his blade) before he even touched the ground. Once on the ground he was unrelenting, and was only stopped towards the end of the war, when the core members of the Justice league regrouped, and were able to push Darkseid back through the Boom tube. Though defeated, he was not done with Earth. Though he moved on with time, he still held a great resentment for the planet that beat him.
Kalibak - After his initial defeat to the Earth heroes 10 years prior, Kalibak was, to say the least, apprehensive about returning. He had lost his hand the last time he fought the so-called Justice league, and was scared of what he would lose this time. Still, he fought bravely, vanquishing many a foe. Though he was eventually defeated by his own forces, after they turned on him as he tried to flee back to Apokolips. They tore him limb from limb. His head was later taken to Darkseid, who put a spike through it, and mounted it on his castle wall, as a warning to anyone who dared desert, and thus betray, Darkseid.
Steppenwolf - Eager to taste the blood of his enemies, Steppenwolf led the first wave of Apokolips warriors to Earth, intent on taking the Planet, and seeing it evolve into a new Apokolips, one which he may rule over. After many disappointing battles, with lesser meta-humans, he finally came upon one who he thought could provide him a good fight: Wonder woman. He was right in thinking she could give him a good fight, but wrong in thinking she could best him. After a long tiring battle, he defeated her, his sword tearing through her chest as she looked back at him, helpless. But then a strange thing happened. As he walked away he found himself unable to move, seemingly paralysed. His chest grew warm, a searing pain coursing through him. He looked down to see a blade, darkened, and alight with green flames. He fell, but as he fell he glimpsed a hellish creature, that resembled the Amazon he had slain just moments ago.
Desaad - (Quick note, lady Desaad, just 'cos I could. Not sure if that's allowed though...) Desaad was brought to Earth towards the end of the war. Darkseid was desperately in need of new troops, and he needed them fast. Though Parademon production was quick, it was not quick enough. A full human to Parademon conversion could take up to a month, resulting in periods where there were simply not enough troops. Darkseid wanted this fixed, so sent for Desaad. Though initially sent for her brains, her brawn came in useful too, after all, she took power from suffering, and the war had brought great suffering to Earth. After a mere week, she was functioning at a level she had only experienced a few times. She solved the Parademon issue by creating a parasitic form of her genetic reprogramming technology, that could be launched as an airborne attack, converting humans on the battlefield, and forcing them to attack their own comrades within minutes. This power would surely have won the war, if the humans hadn't found the facility she was working from, destroyed all her research, and taken her prisoner. She now resides, unbeknownst to her, in the fortress of Solitude maximum confinement level, the same level as her former comrade Big Barda. Though she has heard talks of Supermans need for her as he forms a new government. She may be soon have a new master...
Parademons - Genetically engineered warriors, made from converted natives of invaded planets, purged of their weakness, and reformed as elite warriors for Darkseid. During the Millennium war, it is thought that up to a billion Parademons entered through boom tubes across the world. Their bodies litter the planet, and after the reconstruction efforts, clean up was the biggest use of resources. After all, one cannot have genetically engineered soldier remains falling into the wrong hands.
So, that's some of the story of the Millennium war. Not much about specific events, but I hope that's enough to tide over anyone who wanted to know. I've also got the Furies put together, so they should be uploaded in a day or two. As always, please lemme know what you think, and if you'd like to see more from the Overlords-verse in the future :D