Opera Organization
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
A terrifying paramilitary group lead by a mysterious leader, little is known about the true extent of Opera, but it is certain that their ultimate goal is world domination. They exist for the sole purpose of bringing their master Inizio to power, and their designs run deep into the darkness.
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History
The mysterious organization known as Opera has apparently lurked in the shadows of the world for some time. Since the early twentieth century, they have built up power, preparing for the day when their masters could rise to power and take the reigns of human civilization by storm.
But the mysterious leaders of Opera's time would never come to pass. A foe from another dimension by the name of "Inizio" broke the borders between the realms, bringing with him a loyal army of cultists to challenge to sovereign reign of Opera.
The intermilitary war was terrible - casualties numbered in the thousands on both sides, and new weapons were deployed each and every day. Finally, in a climactic last battle, the leaders of Opera faced the most loyal members of Inizio's inner circle.
They failed. Inizio took hold of the remnants of the organization, and turned them to his own ends, bringing them against his hated enemies with as much force as he could possibly muster.
In 2005, Inizio was defeated, the link to his home dimension severed, his remaining followers scattered. Opera, nearly one hundred years after its birth, had fallen.
Or had it? In the death months of 2007, the shadows began to stir. Whispers in the underworld spoke of a powerful paramilitary organization rising once more, of a man who looked like the Council Leader Requiemn, and of long-forgotten weapons returning to the world.
Opera has returned, and Inizio's wrath will be great.
Villain Types
Minions
Overture Rifleman
Opera's footsoldiers are the Overtures, the lowest-ranking members of the organization. These soldiers are nonetheless efficiently trained and extremely capable, utilizing their chosen weapons to spread terror and destruction at their master's orders.
Overture Force
Opera's footsoldiers are the Overtures, well-trained recruits with exceptional accuracy and exceptionally suppressed consciences. The Force Soldiers use destructive machine guns to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting populace.
Overture Medic
Opera's footsoldiers are the Overtures, recruits conditioned for loyalty and trained for destruction. The most invaluable members of the Overture forces are the Medics, whose training enables them to assist fellow Opera soldiers at a moments' notice.
Lieutenants
Aria Rifleman
The Aria soldiers represent the cream of Opera's crop, the most loyal, committed, and, some say, insane soldiers in Inizio's vile army. The Aria Riflemen are crack marksmen well-trained in their combat capabilities, able to hit enemies from great distances using their scoped weaponry.
Aria Force
The Aria soldiers are the best, brightest, and baddest of the Opera forces. Aria Force soldiers are always prepared to lay down their lives for their lord Inizio, and have been well-trained in the arts of destruction and bodyguarding alike. They are among the most feared of Opera, noted for their willingness to do anything and everything for their lord.
Bosses
Fantasma Officer
The Fantasma Officers are the absolute peak of Opera. Utterly loyal, they have been brainwashed to the point of zealotism, and are incapable of even thinking of disloyalty to Opera and Inizio. They are as capable at converting recruits as they are at sowing destruction , and many are the unsuspecting citizens taken into Opera's ranks by a Fantasma Officer's cunning recruitment pitch.
Archvillains
Inizio
The lord of Opera, little is known about the mysterious Inizio. Though he bears a striking resemblance to the Council Leader Requiem, it is clear that the hatred that runs between them is deeper than the similarities. Inizio's dark powers are the bane of heroes and villains everywhere, and his machinations reach deep into the heart of the underworld, deeper than any may ever know...
OOC Notes
This page is essentially a "Villain Group"-style page designed for the mastermind Inizio, a Mercenaries/Dark Mastermind with big designs ahead of him. It is not meant in any way to represent an actual villain group in City of Heroes.
