Still On Qward.

A Week Later.

"Well Sinestro, how goes the training?" Chase asked.

"Better than I expected. The recruits continue to amaze me at every turn."Sinestro replied.

"'Amaze' good, or 'amaze' bad?"

"Both, actually."

"Well, Mama says that you should never expect anything. That way you never get surprised."

"Your mother sounds like a very smart woman."

"Heck, it ain't my mama. Anyway, how are my fellow Earth-men?"

"Hal Jordan has an unusually strong will-power, but not much in imagination. His energy blasts are strong, but his constructs are extremely pedestrian. And his leadership skills are excellent. His fellow corpsmen will easily follow him to battle."

"Guy Gardner is a brash, reckless, and rude, loud-mouth, but he is a natural in a fight, his strength is vast, and he is almost fearless. His ring constantly pulses with energy, as if his will is too big for his ring."

"John Stewart's architecture background allows him to make the most complex constructs easily. He has helped build several towers. In addition, he is an expert sniper, and a former Special Forces soldier. He's probably the best flyer we have."

"Kyle Rayner is extremely imaginative, quickly making constructs which resemble automatons, animals, gods, monsters, and is capable at casting real illusions. Whatever he lacks in substance, he makes up in style. All these, though impractical, make him an unpredictable and formidable combatant."

"Edward Nygma's obsession with word-games may ruin us all, and though a hard worker, he is practically useless in battle. His tactical genius and strategic mind will aid us greatly, although he shows signs of insanity which prolonged exposure to the cousin box will cure."

"Floyd Lawton's marksmanship prowess will only increase over time. Just today, he hit twenty targets up to two sectors away, seven thousand light-years in distance, within a period of five seconds."

"Jonathan Crane's passion over the curing of fear will help us in propaganda and psychological tactics against the Green Lanterns. With his ring, he can make anyone's fear come to life. He is also a capable martial artist."

"Hiro Okamura's inventions are technological marvels, but his whimsical nature is a drawback, disallowing us to take him seriously. These are our most promising of Earth."

"That's sounds fantastic. And the others?"

"Kilowong's strength of heart and body will make him a great trainer of selects, as soon as he gains experience."

"Laira's speed and ferocity is only matched by her agility and grace."

"Mogo is our oldest member, and with his contribution, our recruiting will be swifter.

"Kreon's military experience, agile mind, and on-off constructs earns him the title "the spider of Sentinels."

"Jack "Grim" Chance's unorthodox methods give us a new way at looking things, and his ruthless nature make him a excellent soldier."

"Mark Moonrider, Big Bear, Raker Qarrigat and Gilotina, from New Genesis and Apokolips, respectively. The New Genesians have a connection with the source, and the Apokolipians are resilient, battle-ready, and strong."

"The Kryptonian native designated 'Doomsday' has strength, speed, endurance, and invulnerability virtually unparalleled, but his temper can be calmed through his weak mind."

"Lar Gand, also known as Valor, now adopted the name Mon-El, is from the planet Daxam. Under the light of a yellow sun, his physical abilities are enhanced to almost god-like, his senses exceeds that of our most powerful scanners, and his stalwart heart and courage make him invaluable. Unfortunately, his lead poisoning is fatal, and only the ring may protect him."

"Interesting to note, there was another which the ring found equally worthy, with a physiology very similar to Doomsday. Mon-El was chosen because of the other being's plea, apparently known as Clark. You should look into that."

"Karu-Sil's, the young woman you rescued. Her bestial nature is contradicted with her calm disposition, a possible multiple personality syndrome. Extended use of the ring will calm her mind."

"Of all the two-thousand recruits, these are the most promising-and the most challenging."

"Looks like it's going to be a busy year."

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Notes: The title is adapted from "Meet The Spartans".

Mama Says: musical number from 'Footloose'.

Floyd Lawton – failed hero, government hound and professional assassin known as DeadShot.

Hiro Okamura: the not-so-terrible Toyman. Manga-nut and creator of giant robots, he is an ally of Superman and Batman,

Kilowog: drill sergeant of the corps. Kind of resembles a boar.

Laira: indigo-skinned beauty, she-samurai of X'ol.

Mogo: the sentient planet. He apparently guides rings to their users.

Kreon: General warlord of tebis, he lost an arm and eye in battle.

Jack T. Chance: purple-hued native of Garnet/Hell-Hole. His nick-name is adapted from the character he is inspired by; GrimJack.

Mark Moonrider: Forever Person of New Genesis.

Big Bear: Mark's comrade-in-arms.

Raker Quarrigat: blue man of Apokalips, the "Legendary Green Flame" that cannot be extinguished.

Gilotina: sweet girl with super-karate chopping hands and a appetite for mayhem to match. Youngest member of the Female Furies.

Doomsday: the slayer of Superman. I decided to include him so that he could face Turytt, a GL that looks uncannily like him.

Lar Gand: A.K.A Valor/Mon-El. "Superman's younger brother." Native of the planet Daxam, close friend of Superman, and member of the Legion Of Super-Heroes. I put him here to oppose Sodom Yat.

Hmm… Perhaps a Smallville story?

Karu-Sil: psychotic member of the Sinestro Corps. (aren't they all?) I liked her. What can I say?