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	'''Silencer''' is the professional identity of '''Andres de Vries''', one of the most feared assassins operating in the modern criminal underworld. A contract killer of extraordinary discipline and precision, de Vries has worked for drug cartels, political conspiracies, intelligence networks, and organized crime syndicates across Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. His reputation rests not on spectacle or cruelty, but on professionalism. Targets die quietly, security systems fail mysteriously, and witnesses often never realize he was present until long after he has disappeared.		'''The Silencer''' is the professional identity of '''Andres de Vries''', one of the most feared assassins operating in the modern criminal underworld. A contract killer of extraordinary discipline and precision, de Vries has worked for drug cartels, political conspiracies, intelligence networks, and organized crime syndicates across Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. His reputation rests not on spectacle or cruelty, but on professionalism. Targets die quietly, security systems fail mysteriously, and witnesses often never realize he was present until long after he has disappeared.

	Among law enforcement agencies and intelligence circles, Silencer is regarded as one of the most dangerous freelance operatives in the world.		Among law enforcement agencies and intelligence circles, the Silencer is regarded as one of the most dangerous freelance operatives in the world.

	Not because he is unstoppable.		Not because he is unstoppable.
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	== The Isola Assassination ==		== The Isola Assassination ==

	One of the defining moments of Silencer’s career came when he was hired to assassinate the prime minister of [[Crucible:Isola\|Isola]]. The operation was planned with extraordinary care and nearly succeeded despite heavy national security protection.		One of the defining moments of the Silencer’s career came when he was hired to assassinate the prime minister of [[Crucible:Isola\|Isola]]. The operation was planned with extraordinary care and nearly succeeded despite heavy national security protection.

	The assassination attempt was ultimately stopped by [[Crucible:Rebel\|Rebel]], leading to the first of several confrontations between the two men.		The assassination attempt was ultimately stopped by [[Crucible:Rebel\|Rebel]], leading to the first of several confrontations between the two men.
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	== The Professional Assassin ==		== The Professional Assassin ==

	Unlike theatrical supervillains, Silencer rarely seeks publicity or personal power. He approaches assassination as a profession requiring discipline, preparation, and emotional detachment.		Unlike theatrical supervillains, the Silencer rarely seeks publicity or personal power. He approaches assassination as a profession requiring discipline, preparation, and emotional detachment.

	His contracts have included:		His contracts have included:
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	Though unquestionably ruthless, de Vries avoids indiscriminate killing whenever possible. Civilian casualties are viewed less as moral concerns than as operational failures that increase unwanted attention.		Though unquestionably ruthless, de Vries avoids indiscriminate killing whenever possible. Civilian casualties are viewed less as moral concerns than as operational failures that increase unwanted attention.

	To Silencer, murder is not emotional.		To the Silencer, murder is not emotional.

	It is technical.		It is technical.
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	== Stealth Suit ==		== Stealth Suit ==

	Silencer’s trademark technology is an advanced stealth suit incorporating sophisticated defensive and sensory systems.		The Silencer’s trademark technology is an advanced stealth suit incorporating sophisticated defensive and sensory systems.

	The suit provides:		The suit provides:
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	== Enemy Of Rebel ==		== Enemy Of Rebel ==

	Silencer became one of the recurring enemies of [[Crucible:Rebel\|Rebel]], whose directness and unpredictability sharply contrasted with de Vries’ calculated precision.		The Silencer became one of the recurring enemies of [[Crucible:Rebel\|Rebel]], whose directness and unpredictability sharply contrasted with de Vries’ calculated precision.

	Where Silencer values preparation, concealment, and patience, Rebel operates through instinct, aggression, and improvisation. Their confrontations often become contests of discipline versus adaptability, with each man forcing the other outside his comfort zone.		Where the Silencer values preparation, concealment, and patience, Rebel operates through instinct, aggression, and improvisation. Their confrontations often become contests of discipline versus adaptability, with each man forcing the other outside his comfort zone.

	Though neither would openly admit it, both appear to regard the other with a degree of professional respect.		Though neither would openly admit it, both appear to regard the other with a degree of professional respect.
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	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==

	Silencer became one of the premier assassin-villains of the modern era, blending espionage fiction, high-tech stealth warfare, international crime intrigue, and professional killer archetypes into a recurring enemy of Rebel and other heroes worldwide.		The Silencer became one of the premier assassin-villains of the modern era, blending espionage fiction, high-tech stealth warfare, international crime intrigue, and professional killer archetypes into a recurring enemy of Rebel and other heroes worldwide.

	Because Andres de Vries understands something many killers never do:		Because Andres de Vries understands something many killers never do: the deadliest weapon in the room is usually the one nobody notices.

	the deadliest weapon in the room is usually the one nobody notices.

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'''Real Name:''' Andres de Vries

'''Background:''' An assassin of fearsome skill and reputation, the Silencer made a name for himself as a hitman for Mediterranean drug cartels. He has worked across Europe, the Americas and the Pacific Rim, and often come into conflict with superheroes. Early in his career, he was sent on a mission to assassinate the prime minister of [[Isola]], but was stopped by [[Rebel]]. He has emerged several times since then to battle the American hero.

In civilian guise, de Vries enjoys spending his large paychecks with the upper crust of society, in the most exclusive locations.

'''Status:''' Active

'''Skills:''' The Silencer is a master of stealth and evasion, a crack shot and expert martial artist.

'''Technology: '''The Silencer wears a special stealth suit that provides personal protection and invisibility from many sensors. In addition, it enables him to use a form of sonar to track multiple targets.

'''Creator:''' Ed Messina

'''First Appearance: '''REBEL #103
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