READ THIS FIRST! Hello everyone, and welcome to the next installment of my Batman AU character lists. This time we'll be going over everyone's favorite part of the Batman mythos; the villains. Now due to the number of villains I've put into this universe I've decided to break up my original Rogues Gallery list into sections. This particular section will deal with the big criminal organizations the Batman Family has gone up against, as well as several of their key members. Please keep in mind that these lists do not reflect my AU in its entirety; they merely reflect the universe as it would be at the time where my story would begin if I chose to write it. So don't whine and complain if you don't see your favorite villains on any of the lists. Just because a character doesn't appear on my lists doesn't mean they don't exist in my universe. It just means that the Batman Family has not met them yet. With that said, all of the characters, organizations, and locations mentioned below are the property of DC and maybe Warner Bros. So without any further ado, please enjoy and critique my ideas.
II. Rogues Gallery Part 1.
A. League of Assassins: Founded roughly 500 years ago in what is now known as the Arabian Peninsula, the League serves as both the army and the elite guard of the international terrorist Ra's al Ghul. Throughout the centuries, this organization has committed incalculable acts of violence and destruction in the hopes of creating a Perfect World. Such acts include inciting the Bialyan Revolution of 1583, starting the Great Fire of London, and the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy. As of now, the League has over 300,000 known operatives, not including foot soldiers; each one prepared in lay down their lives in the name of their master's dark dream.
1. Ra's al Ghul: Some say he is an ancient warrior who discovered the secret of eternal life. Others believe that he is a demon that escaped from the Pits of Hell. Whatever the case may be one thing is clear and that is that Ra's al Ghul will stop at nothing to achieve his ultimate goal; to create a world free from crime, corruption, pollution, and excess. Now he has his sights set on Gotham, which he believes to be the embodiment of everything he fights, and he will not rest until this great city burns.
Notes: Over the centuries, Ra's has mastered 27 different forms of armed and unarmed combat, as well as 36 different languages. 2. Although he respects Bruce and his wife as worthy opponents, he has a profound hatred for his former adversary Alfred Pennyworth, who foiled one of his schemes decades earlier. 3. It is unknown at this time if Ra's has any surviving relatives or children.
2. Lady Shiva: Beautiful, intelligent, deadly, Lady Shiva has earned her tittle as Ra's al Ghul's second-in-command. Specializing in both Northern Shaolin and Nanda Parbat style kung fu, Shiva has reportedly participated in over 3000 operations since her induction into the League and has never once failed to meet her objective. Like her master, she believes that the destruction of Gotham will bring the world one step closer to becoming a Utopia. However, she has other, more romantic reasons for wanting Ra's dream to become reality.
3. Silver Monkey: Considered by many to be the deadliest ninjutsu master to come out of Japan in the last three decades, Silver Monkey is a force to be reckoned with. As the leader of Ra's al Ghul's elite guard, he takes his job very seriously; insisting that Ra's not go anywhere without him. It is suspected that he too may have romantic reasons for his loyalty, although this is likely just a rumor.
4. Cypher: From and made of parts unknown, Cypher is the League's ultimate cyborg assassin. Specializing in infiltration and espionage, Ra's only uses him for missions that require absolute secrecy. By using his cybernetic implants, Cypher is capable of extracting information from any database on the planet, even the human brain. The technology in his implants appears to be a more advanced version of that used by the criminal known as the Key; however there is no known connection between the two.
B. Church of Nekron: In the simplest of terms, the Church of Nekron is a cult obsessed with death. In spite of it only being about two years old, this dangerous sect has gained a massive following; particularly amount the homeless population. According to GCPD intel, the members of this cult worship a supernatural being called Nekron, who they believe will one day awake from his ancient slumber and raise an army of the undead to wage war against the living. At first the police just wrote the followers of this cult off as a collection of "nuts and weirdoes" but as the Church's influence spread they began to integrate live human sacrifices into their rituals. Now the Church and its self-proclaimed prophet are a high priority for both the police and the Batman Family.
1. Harvey Dent aka Two-Face: Once upon a time, Harvey Dent was the respected district attorney of Gotham City, however after a plot by the criminal Anarky left the left side of his body severely burned he went mad, escaped from the hospital, and disappeared without a trace. Three months later he reappeared, claiming to be the Prophet of Nekron. No one knows exactly what he has planned for the people of Gotham, but on his penchant for mutilation and ritualistic torture it can't be anything good.
Notes: 1. Because of his appearance, Two-Face believes that he now walks in both worlds; the worlds of the Living and the Dead. 2. Harvey uses the same charm and charisma he used to persuade voters to galvanize his legions of followers. 3. Two-Face believes that he can hear the word of Nekron in his mind.
2. Solomon Grundy: For lack of better term, Solomon Grundy is Two-Face's pet zombie. He was found roaming the sewers by Two-Face who, believing him to be a sign from Nekron, welcomed him into the fold. Solomon claims to have no memory of where he comes from, but he seems genuinely loyal to Two-Face and follows his orders without question. Additionally, Two-Face seems strangely fond of the hulking brute, as he constantly refers to him as "Brother".
3. Ghosts: Garbed in white hoods and bandages to hide their faces, the Ghosts are Two-Face's oldest and most loyal followers. Originally homeless people living in the abandoned industrial district known as the Cauldron, the Ghosts serve as the Church's priests, spreading the word of Nekron to all the unsuspecting citizens of Gotham. The total number of Ghosts is rumored to be in the hundreds and each of them has their own congregations.
C. The Council: The Council is an international organization that has been linked to numerous criminal activities throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, including human trafficking and illegal genetic experimentation; aside from this very little else is known about it. It is believed to have been founded sometime after the fall of the Third Reich, but there is no concrete evidence to support this. Suspected members include wealthy shipping magnate Maximilian Zeus, deceased Gotham crime boss George Dyke, and former head of Arkham Asylum Professor Hugo Strange.
1. Dr. Anotyl Mykros: In addition to being the world's leading expert in genetic engineering, Dr. Mykros is also the only confirmed member of the Council at this time. It fact, it was his initial encounter with Mykros that made Batman aware of the Council's existence.
2. Manhunters: The biological equivalent of robots; the Manhunters are genetically modified clones who serve as the Council's foot soldiers, assassins, and bodyguards. They are three times stronger and faster than a normal human, are virtually indestructible, have no emotions or freewill, and do not require food, water, or sleep. Fortunately, the cloning process has not been perfected yet, so most Manhunters do not last longer than two weeks.
D. Red Hood Gang: A small but formidable band of specialists, the Red Hood Gang specializes in crimes such as high profile robberies and kidnappings. Each member of the gang wears a brown leather jacket and red modified motorcycle helmets to hide their identities. The only exception is their leader, whose outfit consists of a tuxedo, a red dome-shaped helmet, and matching cape.
1. Red Hood: Very little is known about the mysterious leader of the Red Hood Gang, save for a few superficial details. 1. He seems to be of above average intelligence, seeing as he is the one who plans all of their cappers. 2. Although most of his crimes are based on the acquisition of material wealth, Red Hood has proven himself capable of murder; as demonstrated when he kidnapped and later killed former mayor Hamilton Hill. 3. In battle, Red Hood seems to favor guns, projectile spade-like weapons, and his signature foil. No other information is available at this time.
2. Edward Nigma aka Enigma: A self-proclaimed super-genius, Enigma serves as the brains of the Red Hood Gang; using his freakish mind and techno savvy to make his boss's lofty schemes a reality. While he claims to be loyal to his comrades, it is clear that he has his own agenda.
3. Floyd Lawton aka Deadshot: Ex-military sniper turned criminal, Deadshot serves as the trigger-happy gunman of the Red Hood Gang. It is said that he can shoot the wings off a fly from 200 yards away; without killing it.
3. Trevor Trotsky aka Temblor: Former enforcer for the Russian Mafia, Temblor serves as the muscle of the Red Hood Gang. In battle he uses mechanized gauntlets that generate powerful and destructive shockwaves. He is the only member of the gang who does not speak English.
End Notes: That ends part 1 of my Rogues Gallery. Next time I'll get into the main recurring villains of my AU. Just like before, please give me some feedback on my character designs. Seriously, it will help me out so much. Anyway, I'll see you all next time. Please keep read.