Ex S.H.I.E.L.D Tactical Expert Warns Of Disaster

A former S.H.I.E.L.D expert in super human pattern recognition has claimed there may be a conspiracy that threatens the world and that if something isn't done soon then action may simply be to late.

Joy Hammond worked for S.H.I.E.L.D. for over twelve years and was considered instrumental in the breaking of many different waves of H.Y.D.R.A and A.I.M terrorist incidents but now insists that a significant serious of events is imminent.

Professor Joy Hammond

'We have seen a period of great upheaval in the superhuman community over the last three years,' stated Professor Hammond at the press conference she called. 'The creation and continued growth of Utopia, a serious split in the X-Men's ranks, the Avengers have fractured into even more complicated rosters with fluctuating team numbers and heroes that seem to be everywhere all at once. The Fantastic Four have adjusted to being the Future Force and reverted to their previous name again, Alpha Flight have returned and  have been far more active and S.H.I.E.L.D itself has seen itself taken over by a Superhero instead of a qualified and trained professional yet again.

That is not to say that Director Rogers isn't a hero or is laxed in his duties, its just that his methods are those of a superheroes. Spot something; hit it. This approach was adopted by several agencies around the world and has always led to disaster. Freedom Force in America, 'Project Theron'  in South Africa, Omega Flight, X-Force, and now MI13 have stumbled.

The truth is that there is a threat more dangerous than a simple punch up over bank money coming. Over the past three years over twenty villains have escaped prison or disappeared and S.H.I.E.L.D and the other organisations seem to be completely ignoring the situation. They seem to believe these villians have been 'removed from the board', and have yet to ascertain who is 'removing them.'

I believe there is a greater danger and that is that these Villains are not dead but are either working on something together or are being forced to. I believe that we are looking at the kind of project that takes a long period of time to complete and requires experts in multiple fields. I believe this is something that cannot be ignored any more!'

Professor Hammond went on to name Mentello, The Mad Thinker, The Wizard, Alaister Smythe, Dr Faust, The Power Broker, Molecule Man, Arnim Zola, Mysterio, Dr Demonicous, Walter Declun, Dr Octopus, The Machinesmith, M.O.D.O.K, Yellowjacket, Zaran The Weaponmaster, and The Slide as missing Villains and claimed that over twenty known A.I.M, H.Y.D.R.A and R.A.I.D scientists have disappeared.

'These people are not known for their restraint or humanitarian pasts, they are killers, lunatics and scientists all. The fact that they are missing should be a wake up call to the authorities! There is something far darker coming on the horizon and if we are not careful we won't see it coming or be able to stop it!'

Professor Joy Hammond was removed from the S.H.I.E.L.D roster when Norman Osbourn took over the agency, changing it to H.A.M.M.E.R. and she wasn't rehired when he was removed at the seige of Asgard.

Billionaire Still Missing After Mansion Fire

The Billionaire playboy and majority owner of Leland Corp Francis Leland, has not been seen or heard from since a fire broke out in his country mansion and authorities fear he may have fallen foul of the fire. So far no bodies have been recovered from the gutted mansion but with Leland himself missing authorities as become more and more worried about the young billionaires welfare.

A spokesman from the company have assured their stock holders and the public that they are not yet worried about Leland as he is 'rarely at home anyway'. According to staff reports he prefers to spend the majority of his time at a highland retreat.

Police have yet to comment on what started the fire and how the blaze was allowed to take hold for so long before they were informed but they are believed to be looking into death threats that had been made against Leland's life.



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Thunder Storms Continue To Hammer England

Last week saw the start of a thunder storm that plunged much of the country into black outs that lasted several hours. In the week that has followed the storms have continued but at a lesser ferocity. The Met Office has claimed that they can find no way of predicting how long it will be before the storm passes as they do not believe the storm to be a naturally occurring phenomenon.

'The weather patterns are not conforming to any known or recorded weather system,' said Michael Hunt of the the Met Office. 'We believe these storms are product of some sort of outside interference, possibly powered in nature. The warm and cold air fronts should not be meeting and clashing as they are, its as though someone is sucking in all the high pressure systems to England and creating this state of constant assault by the elements.'

The government have been keen to advise the public to continue on as they normally would and have pointed out that these large storms are doing little to no real damage other than to disrupt some technical signals.

With the Met office unable to predict the end of this current perpetual weather front and the scientists baffled as to its cause many are starting to wonder is it isn't the work of a villain or the notoriously disruptive Sigur Karlson.

Black Knight Buried in Private Service

The Ex-Avenger and MI13 operative 'The Black Knight' was buried yesterday in a private service that saw several high profile faces fly into the country to attend. C.E.O of Stark Enterprises Pepper Potts, Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four, Edwin Jarvis, DumDum Duggan, and Marc Spectre all stood in attendance to say goodbye to a brave hero.

As well as international heroes and their contacts Union Jack and Aspect; members of the Crusaders, were there, accompanied by Lord Ferguson.

The private service was followed by a short reception.

The Black Knight was shot and killed two weeks ago by an unknown gunman with shape shifting abilities at a live press conference. The Knight had been cleared of any wrong doing while serving as a member of MI13 and was vowing to bring those that had been behind the terrible events at the agency to justice when he was shot. In the panic that followed four Journalists were shot and killed as well.

The police are still conducting a through investigation into the killings and claim that they take a step closer to the killer every day.

Police Hunt C.E.O of Black Flag

John Armitage. C.E.O. of Black Flag

Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of the C.E.O of the security firm Black Flag following footage that was sent to them anonymously that appeared to show him murdering his wife and then disposing of her body.

John Armitage was thought to be out of the country on business when the footage was handed to the police but they say they are confident that they will be able to track he through a combined international effort.

'We believe the footage to be authentic and experts have told us that the images have not been doctored. Mr Armitage is believed to have murdered his wife using an illegally held pistol and then disposed of her body into a furnace that we have been able to track using highly technical techniques. At this time our officers are looking through the basement of the building where the incident to place and searching for physical evidence to marry up with the footage.

We know that Mr Armitage has been suffering from Cancer and so has deteriorated physically. We hope that we can intercept him before he makes his condition any worse and we know that he can only last for a short while without the chemicals he needs to continue his treatment

The best thing for Mr Armitage to do is to come forward and give himself up. We are aware he is on the run with his terminally ill son but we believe we can help them through this period and find safety for his child. We know what has been done and there is nowhere to hide.

Any and all information leading to the capture and arrest of this man will be rewarded as a benefactor and wealthy friend of Mrs Armitage feels her son may now be in real danger and is keen to see her husband brought to justice.'

The police have provided a contact number to phone and have assured anyone using the number that their name will be kept anonymous.

Wildchild Still At Large

The super villain 'Wildchild' is still at large in Britain and is believed to have left the capital to travel north according to official sources.The Crusaders are thought to be tracking the villain and the authorities are confident they will have the fugitive in custody soon.

Wildchild is a Canadian mutant and animalistic killer who has been attached to both the X-Men and the Canadian super human program Omega Flight in the past. In recent years though he has been keeping a low profile and was not considered to be a threat until he turned up at the battle in Blackwell Tunnel last week.

Wildchild is considered armed and extremely dangerous and if seen he should be reported but not approached. 

Other villains who were arrested on the scene have been being treated in a secure military hospital. Frank Castle is still considered to be in a  stable but 'serious' condition following a severe beating, Taskmaster is being treated for multiple stab wounds but is considered to be fit enough to transfer to an american prison too as is Bengal Tiger, The Constrictor and Bushwhacker.

Still in critical condition is the master assassin Bullseye who suffered first degree burns to 100% of his body. It is believed the only reason he survived the battle was due to his titanium skeleton, which protected his brain and the intervention of The Crusaders healer 'Gloop.'   

The hero known as Daredevil is also said to be recovering well in hospital and Smythe Industries have been involved in the re constructive surgery that he needed to receive on his right hand. 

Monk Pharmaceuticals are thought to have partnered with Smythe Industries in creating a 'living prosthetic' for the fallen hero. 

Blackwell Tunnel Battle

The Crusaders have continued their assault on the criminal underworld, ambushing a convoy in the Blackwell Tunnel late at night. During the battle, which was not witnessed by any by-standers, a large explosion detonated, destroying an articulated lorry and several other vehicles.

Police have not confirmed what The Crusaders found on the scene as it was removed by them before the authorities could arrive but experts have indicated that it was obviously to do with whatever it was that they were tracking. 

The battle itself could not have been an easy one as the British heroes came up against some of the most dangerous assassins in the world. The Punisher, The Constrictor, Taskmaster, Bushwhacker, Bengal Tiger, Tombstone, Daredevil and Bullseye were all at the scene of the battle as was the Canadian killer Wildchild, though how the battle started and who was attacking who remains a mystery.

It is believed by the Police that The Punisher (who had been underground for a several long months) must have attacked the convoy at the same time as Daredevil and The Crusaders. During the battle both The Punisher and Daredevil suffered severe injuries, The Punisher a deep concusion and several broken ribs and Daredevil was caught in the large explosion. He was checked into hospital suffering from a badly broken right leg, a mangled right hand with several fingers missing and serious burns. 

On the villains side they fared little better, both Bengal Tiger and Bushwhacker were badly burned, Taskmaster suffered multiple stab wounds and the killer known as Bullseye is still in a critical condition having been at the heart of the explosion that rocked the tunnel. 

Smythe Industries have used high tech power armours and equipment to repair the damage in a very quick time but disruption to the city of London has been very high. The Crusaders were quick to leave the scene on the whole but Apex stayed behind to hemp with the clear up while Gloop was on hand to help the injured villains until they were airlifted to secure hospital complex.

The Crusaders have for the moment calmed their rabid attack on the cities criminals, though Fung Chi and Sinner still have not been seen in public since their return with the team three weeks ago.

It is currently presumed that the severe injuries to the criminals were caused by the added complication of Frank Castle AKA The Punisher being at the fight but that has not yet been confirmed by the Police.   

Karlson Arrests Giant Man In Denver

Giant Man was clear and free as he left a Denver casino with the nights takings and must have thought he was unstoppable, until he came face to hammer with Sigur Karlson, who felled the criminal with one blow. 

Karlson swooped down, struck Giant Man and then flew off straight away, presumably to bring pain to another villain operating somewhere in America. It was left for the police and S.H.I.E.L.D to contain the giant criminal and return the stolen money.

The Norweigan power house has been popping up all over the world, defeating criminals and then leaving quickly. Experts are starting to believe he may be stationing himself in the atmosphere and responding to the closest threat each time.

Either way Karlson is pulling no punches and proving a hero doesn't need to be seen to be feared.

Hailsham School Closes

(THIS POST IS PURELY FICTICIOUS AS ARE ALL THE POSTS ON THIS BLOG)

The Hailsham primary school caught in a horrific tanker explosion last week was confirmed to be closing its gates for good. The main building was devastated in the explosion that killed over thirty pupils and four members of staff as well as ten parents.

The local area has been devastated by the tragedy and even with the help of the Crusader Not Alice, who has been working closely with the school and local community, it has become clear the school is too badly damaged and the melted school railings hold too many scars for them to be repaired.

Community leaders have suggested that the school be torn down and a new facility built in its place and Smythe Industries has already offered to organise the rebuilding the school.

NEW CRUSADER CONFIRMED DEAD

The body of a woman found hung in Remembrance Park last week was confirmed by Lord Alaster Ferguson to be that of ex-New Crusader 'Spitfire', and now police are appealing for help in finding the woman's two children who are currently missing.

Lord Ferguson gave a heart felt appeal to the public to come forward if they knew anything about the murder of the hero or the whereabouts of her twins.

'I know this is something that will touch the hearts of all parents when I say that this brave young woman obviously died trying to protect her children. Her late husband was the victim of a cold blooded assassination  late last year. He was thought to be being safely guarded by MI13 non-powered operatives when he was shot in his hospital bed and killed leaving her alone to raise the kids.

I knew this woman and she was incredibly brave and put her life on the line so many times for this country. To see her murdered in so brutal a way is heartbreaking.

We have to locate her two children and bring them out of the clutches of harm, wherever they may be. We cannot let the innocent fall prey to animals that would kill a national hero and hang her from a statue so callously.

If you have any information regarding this matter, please, I implore you, get in touch. Lets get these kids back. We can't do anything for their mother now but we can for them.'

Spitfire was found hanging from the arm of a large statue of the New Crusaders legendary hero Valiant. Police confirmed that they believed she had suffered an 'extremely hostile experience' before she was hung from the statue's outstretched arm; the place where she finally died.

Without a large fascist movement in force many are questioning who would have the ability to carry out so brutal a killing and how exactly they discovered the identity of the former hero.  

FIRE GUTS SUPER PRISON

The investigation into the fire at the Maze prison that killed Union Black, Joseph Chapman, Peter Wisdom and the man awaiting trial for the murder of American Runner Fenix Jones, has so far ruled out a natural source as to the start of the blaze and has indicated that a super human force was almost certainly responsible for starting the fire.

Former Director of MI13 Peter Wisdom is the only individual from the maximum security cell block where the fire started to have been identified. He is said to have been blown from the area and impaled against a wall by flying debris while the others were all killed in the initial explosion.

The investigation is continuing but the bodies that have been removed from the prison are yet to be identified due to the level of damage down to the bodies by the heat.

MI13 Disbanded

Lord Ferguson

Lord Alistair Ferguson announced the final details of the disbandment of the government super agency MI13.   Lord Ferguson; as the former New Crusader 'Caber' helped to save the world from the Sentry Virus among other threats and retired due to injury. Standing in Westminster the news concerning the agency was grim but not unexpected.

'It came as no surprise when I was announced as the man to sort out the mess that had become MI13. It came as no surprise when I announced the disbandment of the organisation last week. It comes as no surprise to anyone that the fire at the super prison that contained all of our prisoners in connection with the  corruption at MI13 claimed the lives of all those inmates including former Directors Wisdom and Chapman.

Sadly, I'm not surprised about that either.

This is where the buck stops. I want you to have the truth. The truth is that MI13 were engaged in a multi dimensional conflict, as they always reported, but that that conflict was not totally about the protection of this country or this dimension, the campaign was controlled by an organisation that wished to control this world when the war was over. I can confirm that the dimensional war is over but I believe that the fight is not yet finished.

MI13 could not continue as an operating agency. The rot was just too deep. But I can confirm that The Black Knight and Blade have been cleared of any crimes committed under Joseph Chapman as both men were being external influenced. I can also confirm that Union Jack and Aspect are free heroes that have no allegations of wrong doing to answer to. In further I'd like to thank these two heroes, along with their team mates in the Crusaders for exposing the corruption systemic in the halls of MI13.

Union Jack stepped in and has done a fine job of helping us to restore order and find out if this organisation could be saved and giving us the strength to realise that MI13 had to be shut forever.

I am here to tell you that this is not the end of British organised Super Powered defence. It is the beginning. We will be working together in this government to form a new way of interfacing with our active and inactive super powered beings. We will be working towards drawing up a new form of agreement between the powered community and the independent heroes; one that brings a greater understanding between the two schools of thought without compromising either side.

Until that time we gladly give our support to the Crusaders as they continue to take the fight to the damaging and external influences which threaten our country and even our world.

With heroes like these fine individuals we really couldn't want for better protectors.

In the weeks to come I believe The Crusaders will find their backs up against the wall. I would like to make this governments stand point completely clear to all concerned; The Crusaders are HEROES, ever single one of them has risked their lives to defend this country and this world. When the enemy comes after our HEROES I would ask you, the people of Britain to back these find men and women.

MI13 have had their bases shut today. Their operatives will be reassigned and the funds allocated to them frozen and redistributed. Be patient and remember to back the good guys in the coming days.

Thank you.'

Lord Ferguson took no questions and refused top confirm rumours that all of the original New Crusaders were now dead, including Union Black who was housed at the same prison as the MI13 directors.