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About 15,000 years ago, the New God Uxas traveled to Earth. His machinations caused a schism among Earth's gods and resulted in the twin Greco-Roman pantheons. Uxas later assumed his god name, Darkseid, and began a reign of terror on Apokolips and war with New Genesis. Just over 300 years ago, both Darkseid and the Highfather of New Genesis fathered sons Orion and Scott Free. As part of a truce settlement, Highfather proposed that they exchange and raise the other's son. In time, Scott opposed Darkseid and escaped to Earth (some 200 years ago), where he has lived the better part of his life as Mister Miracle with his wife, Barda. (New Gods Secret Files #1, 9.98)
Darkseid once also took an interest in the Martian race. He sent Glorious Godfrey to gain the Martians' trust, then kidnapped legions of them. When the rogue Metron stepped in to aid the Martians, J'onn J'onzz accompanied him to Apokolips where his people were freed (Martian Manhunter v.3 #33, 8.01). J'onzz remained on Apokolips for many years, studying with underground leader Himon, and sparring with master assassin, Kanto (#34).
In a mad move, Darkseid moved Apokolips into a collision course with New Genesis. Destruction was averted when the two worlds merged to form two halves of one world (New Gods v.3 #12, 11.96). Shortly thereafter, the original godwave began to collapse, washing over the universe again in reverse. This time, it disrupted powers in metahumans and caused crises of faith in humans (Jack Kirby's Fourth World #1, 3.97). In the battle to prevent the rise of the fifth world Highfather was slain by the Earth god, Ares (#8), and became part of the wall surrounding the Source. Darkseid too was trapped in the wall, but soon freed by Metron (#18). The heroes' efforts in stopping the godwave also separated Apokolips from New Genesis (Genesis #4, 10.97).
Mister Miracle has forsaken his birthrights as a god and ruler of New Genesis. Though he began manifesting his god power (JKFW #2), he asked the Earth wizard, Shazam, to remove them permanently (JKFW #10). Takion assumed leadership of New Genesis in Scott's place (JKFW #12). At various times, Mr. Miracle, Barda, Orion and Lightray have all served with the Justice League. Orion destroyed his father, Darkseid and now faces the challenge of reshaping Apokolips (Orion #??).
The Forever People are a youthful group of New Gods who discovered how to use their Mother Box to summon the powerful Infinity Man.
Darkseid inspires many other villains who operate from Apokolips, including the Female Furies, Kalibak and DeSaad.
The New Gods use teleportational gateways called "Boom Tubes" to travel the universe. New Genesis boasts another device: the Mother Box. This is a powerful living computer which is attuned to one individual but can only be used by one who is "spiritually adequate."
First appearance: New Gods #1 & Forever People #1
Featured appearances: Genesis #1-4; Justice League of America #183-185; Martian Manhunter v.3 #33-34; New Gods Secret Files #1
Series:
Forever People, 11 issues (1971-72)
New Gods v.1, 19 issues (1971-78)
Mister Miracle v.1, 25 issues (1971-74)
New Gods v.2, 6 issues (1984)
New Gods v.3, 28 issues (1989-91)
Mister Miracle v.2, 28 issues (1989-91)
New Gods v.4, 15 issues (1995-97)
Mister Miracle v.3, 7 issues (1996)
Jack Kirby's Fourth World, 20 issues (1997-98)
Orion, current (2000-)
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F- AM (50)
A- IN (40)
S- AM (50)
E- AM (50)
R- EX (20)
I- EX (20)
P- IN (40)
H- 190
K- 80
R- GD
P- 10
Powers: Hyper-Running IN (7 areas)
Equipment: Battle Armor
AM (50) Body Armor
The armor is another product of advanced Apokolipsian technology. When it is not being worn, the armor automatically phases into another dimension. She can summon the armor to appear and cause it to instantaneously form about her person.
Mega-Rod
MN material strength
Energy Blast MN (75)
Flight RM (15 areas)
Gravity Manipulation- Increase IN (40)
Warp CL. 5000
The Mega-Rod draws the energies it needs to operate directly from its user's will. The Rod's energy blast power is directly linked to twice the user's Psyche. The Rod's powers are limited to UN rank. When the rod is fully charged with X-Element, it is capable of opening Boom Tubes at CL. 5000 rank and Dimension Travel to or from Apokolips.
Talents: Engineering, Military, Weapons Specialist- Mega-Rod, Apokolips Weaponry, Vehicles.
Contacts: Apokolips Underground, Mister Free, JLI.
Talents: Acrobatics, Aerial Combat, Weapons Specialist- Aeropads, Singer, Repair/Tinkering, Thief.
Contacts: New Gods.
Equipment: Aeropads
RM material strength
Flight Cl. 5000 (800 x lightspeed)
Fastbak has super-human perception, agility, and endurance, allowing him to observe surroundings, change direction, and withstand the tremendous forces placed upon his body, all while flying faster than lightspeed.
Mother Box (see separate entry below)
F- RM (30)
A- IN (40)
S- RM (30)
E- AM (50)
R- MN (75)
I- AM (50)
P- UN (100)
H- 150
K- 225
R- UN
P- MN
Powers: Body Resistance AM (50)
Immortality
Equipment: Wonder Staff
MN material strength
Precognition UN (100)
Duplication UN (100)
Highfather's staff is tied directly into the Source: its powers always funtion at a level equal to its user's Psyche.
It is said to contain the ultimate knowledge of the universe and the Life Equation, two closely related concepts. It rests beyond the Promethean Galaxy, and manifests itself for mortal eyes in the form of Highfather's giant glowing wall.
Highfather turns to the Source for guidance in times of trial. To gain advice from the Source, Highfather makes an Intuition feat roll. Other characters that are pure of heart may ask the Source for advice, and must make a Yellow Intuition feat roll. Evil or power mongering characters must make a Red feat. The advise the Source gives will always be cryptic, but the better the result the clearer the message. The Source always writes its answers in burning letters on the wall with a disembodied flaming hand.
Since the Source has the Leadership talent, it can grant Karma to any New God. Highfather has free access to these Karma points, and in turn, can grant them to others using his Leadership talent.
Alpha Bullets: In times of great need, Highfather may invoke the Alpha Bullets, projectiles of energy that extend the will of Highfather to every corner of existence. The Bullets seek out whatever individuals Highfather needs and upon contact, instantly summon them to his side.
The Bullets have Life Sense and Flight at CL. 5000, travelling at the speed of thought. Once they touch their target, they function like Summoning. If the target is willing, he is instantly brought to Highfather's presence. If the target wishes to resist, he must make a Psyche feat roll vs. UN intensity (Highfather's Psyche).
Talents: Melee Weapons, Leadership.
Contacts: New Gods, Darkseid.
F- RM (30)
A- IN (40)
S- EX (20)
E- IN (40)
R- IN (40)
I- EX (20)
P- RM (30)
H- 130
K- 90
R- N/A
P- 20
Powers: Energy Blast UN (100)
Flight CL. 5000 (50,000 x lightspeed)
Light Generation- Blinding Flash AM
Illusion Generation AM
Sealed Systems MN
Limitation: Illusion Generation is based off of Lightray's ability to manipulate the electro-magnetic spectrum. He bends light to create lifelike illusions, as such they are entirely visual in nature. He can't conjure illusions that speak or make noise.
Equipment: Mother Box (see separate entry)
Talents: Acrobatics, Engineering, Vehicles.
Contacts: New Gods, JLI.
Powers: Body Resistance IN (40)
Equipment: Sword
MN material strength
IN (40) edged damage
Mother Box (see separate entry below)
Talents: Leadership, Military, Vehicles, Weapons Specialist- Sword.
Contacts: New Gods.
Equipment: Mobius Chair
UN Reason
SH-Z material strength
Dimension Travel MN
Flight CL. 5000
Force Field SH-X (150)
Total Memory CL. 1000
Sealed Systems SH-Z
Telekinesis UN (100)
Duplication MN
His ultimate aim is to penetrate the Forever Barrier, which lies at the edge of the Promethean Galaxy, forever uniting himself with the Source. Accomplishing this requires a Dimension Travel feat vs. CL. 5000 intensity. Success means his mental stats increase to CL. 5000, he gains 200 karma and becomes an NPC.
Lying in the Forever Barrier are a series of cosmic phenomena known as "alephs." Entering an aleph requires a successful Dimension Travel feat vs. CL. 1000 intensity and the traveller receives 25 karma and a vision of the future (Precognition SH-Z).
Talents: Engineering, Astronomy, Science skills.
Contacts: New Gods, Darkseid.
F- RM (30)
A- AM (50)
S- GD (10)
E- RM (30)
R- IN (40)
I- RM (30)
P- RM (30)
H- 120
K- 100
R- GD
P- EX
Equipment: Float Discs
IN material strength
IN Flight
Talents: Acrobatics, Engineering, Repair/Tinkering, Military, Thief, Vehicles, Restraints.
Contacts: JLI, New Genesis.
Powers: Body Resistance AM (50)
Regeneration IN
Immortality
Equipment: Astro-Glider
CTRL: RM
SPEED: CL. 3000
BODY: MN
PROT: NONE
Energy Blast UN (100)
Magnetic Control MN (75)
Sealed Systems UN
Blinding Flash AM
Equipment: Mother Box (see separate entry below)
Talents: Martial Arts B, Vehicles, Melee Weapons.
Contacts: New Gods, JLI.
F- GD (10)
A- GD (10)
S- EX (20)
E- EX (20)
R- EX (20)
I- TY (6)
P- GD (10)
H- 60
K- 36
R- N/A
P- 0
Talents: Artist, or Scientist, Vehicles.
Equipment: Armor IN (40) protection
Staves- Energy Blast EX (20)
Limitation: Energy Blast has a range of touch.
Talents: Military, Weaponry - Staves, Pilot.
Danger Sense AM
Detect Life EX
Duplication AM (50)
Karma 75
Mother Boxes are the free-thinking, living computers employed by the New Gods of New Genesis. Because Mother Box has the Leadership talent, she can automatically transfer her Karma to her user. In addition, through his affection for Mother Box, the user can transfer Karma back to her. To do so, the user must make a Psyche feat roll vs. EX intensity. Only one such attempt is allowed per day.
Any character that possesses both a Mother Box and a sample of X-Element can automatically create a Boom Tube capable of transporting him between dimensions and galaxies. Boom Tubes have the Warp power at CL. 5000, Dimension Travel at RM, and remain open approximately eight seconds (1-2 rounds).
Only characters who are spiritually worthy can use Mother Boxes.
Darkseid has made plans to destroy New Genesis. When this time comes, Supertown will leave orbit, and Metron will lead the New Gods to a new world. Supertown is capable of CL. 1000 Flight when not in orbit, and also possesses CL. 1000 Solar Sustenance and Life Support.
