Crucible:Squad 13
Squad 13
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| Team Type | Government Covert Operations Team |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | PHASE II |
| Nicknames | "The Expendables", "Lucky 13" |
| Status | Active |
| Mission Profile | High-risk covert operations |
| Administrator | Janos Diamantis |
| Era | Modern Age |
| Creator | Ed Messina |
Squad 13 is a covert operations team assembled by PHASE II for missions considered too dangerous, politically sensitive, or morally questionable for conventional agents or superheroes. The organization recruits supervillains, convicted criminals, vigilantes, and other expendable operatives whose unique abilities make them useful assets in extreme situations.
Every member of Squad 13 possesses a criminal record, and many are actively serving prison sentences at the time of recruitment. In exchange for participating in missions on behalf of PHASE II, operatives receive reduced sentences, special privileges, and consideration for eventual parole.
Because of their status as disposable assets, the team’s members often refer to themselves bitterly as the Expendables or Lucky 13.
Squad 13 operations frequently involve black-ops missions, counterterrorism, assassination attempts, superhuman containment, sabotage, and threats too dangerous for ordinary personnel. Casualties are common, and the team maintains a constantly rotating roster as members are killed, injured, released, or returned to prison.
Despite the instability of the organization, several operatives have become semi-permanent fixtures within the unit, most notably Deadeye, Oroshi, and Striker.
The team is administered and supervised by PHASE II operative Janos Diamantis, who serves as handler, commander, and liaison between the squad and the agency.
Core Members
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Deadeye
Arnold Potter is a master sharpshooter and one of the squad’s most dependable operatives. His combat precision has repeatedly saved the team during high-risk engagements.
Orochi
Miyamoto Ozawa is a former ninja and highly skilled martial artist whose stealth and infiltration abilities make him invaluable during covert operations.
Striker
Danny Blaze is a former commando turned vigilante whose military experience and tactical instincts have made him one of Squad 13’s field leaders.
Additional Members
[edit]Over the years, Squad 13 has employed numerous temporary operatives and expendable assets, including:
Mystick
Bridget O'Leary is a powerful occult mage whose mystical abilities have proven useful during supernatural missions.
Crossbones
Zane McGee is a former special operator turned mercenary known for brutal battlefield efficiency.
Snake
Cal Bricker is a street punk possessing extraordinary speed and reflexes.
Terminus
Dolph Helmer is a former international assassin recruited for especially lethal assignments.
Virago
Lorelei Martin possesses immense strength and near invulnerability, making her one of the squad’s heaviest combat assets.
The Fly
Henry Fudd wears specialized powered armor modeled after the abilities of the common house fly.
Marauder
Josh Kinsey is a heavily armed combat cyborg frequently deployed during high-casualty assault missions.
Reputation
[edit]Within intelligence circles, Squad 13 is regarded as both highly effective and deeply controversial. Critics accuse PHASE II of exploiting dangerous criminals while avoiding accountability for morally questionable operations.
Supporters argue that the squad provides a necessary solution to threats too extreme for conventional responses.
Among superheroes, Squad 13’s existence remains a closely guarded and often disturbing secret.
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