5th Column
Overview
The 5th Column was one of the most powerful enemy groups in the world. Recently, the Council completed a hostile takeover where the war spilled over into the streets of Paragon City. Any 5th Column members that didn't join the Council were killed or went into hiding. All of the arch-villains in the 5th Column joined with the Council. This included their leader, Requiem, as well as Nosferatu and Vandal.
Background
Before they were taken over by the Council, The Fifth Column stood as the last remaining threat from World War II, a group of super powered fascists still fighting a war the rest of the world left behind fifty years ago. The Fifth Column has the nefarious distinction of actually triggering the United States' involvement in the war against Nazi Germany. Hitler first sent the covert super team to Paragon City in 1939, tasked with spying on and sabotaging US shipping and naval development.
In 1941, as the navy's Atlantic Fleet mustered in Paragon Harbor with a convoy of supply vessels destined for England, the Fifth Column struck. The attack force destroyed dozens of ships and injured thousands before they withdrew into hiding. The Nazi spies spent the rest of the war wreaking havoc up and down the Eastern seaboard, fighting countless skirmishes with America's own heroes. Under the leadership of the ruthless and deadly Requiem, the Fifth Column killed hundreds and cost the US millions in war materials. In the closing months of the war they became desperate and careless, and heroes like The Statesman brought most of the covert cadre to justice.
Under the leadership of its founder and former leader Requiem, they spent the next several decades building its resources and power base. There is some evidence that the group helped incite social discord and fostered criminal groups across the country. These activities provided the Fifth Column with a continual supply of new recruits and funds for research.
It is only in the months after the end of the Rikti Invasion, that the Fifth Column resurfaced. An individual claiming the name and authority of the war criminal Requiem appeared to be in charge and may in fact be the same person who originally led the group. He has declared all out war on the United States and Paragon City in particular. The group operates out of underground bases and safe houses secreted throughout the city. Thus far, attacks have generally been aimed at frightening the population and disrupting the city's infrastructure. Captured Fifth Column soldiers have revealed little about their organization's plans except that Requiem has only begun to unfold his intentions for the city.
Current rumors are circulating that the 5th Column will rise again. Even if this was true, under whose leadership will it be?
Villain Types
Minions
Nebel Division
Nebel Fist
It doesen t take much training or expertise to join the 5th Column. Members who have neither receive basic weapons and are immediately put into service in the ranks of the Nebel, the 5th Column's front-line ranks. After all, the 5th Column believes in the survival of the fittest.
Nebel Rifle
It doesen t take much training or expertise to join the 5th Column. Members who have neither receive basic weapons and are immediately put into service in the ranks of the Nebel, the 5th Column's front-line ranks. After all, the 5th Column believes in the survival of the fittest.
Powers
Cryonic Rounds (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the 5th Column Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.
Incendiary Rounds (Ranged) Minor Damage over Time (Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the 5th Column Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Force
It doesen t take much training or expertise to join the 5th Column. Members who have neither receive basic weapons and are immediately put into service in the ranks of the Nebel, the 5th Column's front-line ranks. After all, the 5th Column believes in the survival of the fittest.
Powers
Chain Gun Ranged, Lethal, High Damage over Time, +Accuracy (Self)
Sprays a massive burst of lead at a target. Lots of damage and a bonus to hit, but slow to reload.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Grenade
It doesen t take much training or expertise to join the 5th Column. Members who have neither receive basic weapons and are immediately put into service in the ranks of the Nebel, the 5th Column's front-line ranks. After all, the 5th Column believes in the survival of the fittest.
Powers
Grenade Launcher (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
Launches an M30 grenade at long range from under the barrel of your assault rifle. The explosion of this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Fire
It doesen t take much training or expertise to join the 5th Column. Members who have neither receive basic weapons and are immediately put into service in the ranks of the Nebel, the 5th Column's front-line ranks. After all, the 5th Column believes in the survival of the fittest.
Powers
Flamethrower Ranged, Cone, Damage over Time, Fire
Spews forth a cone of flames and sets a foe on fire. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Rocket
It doesen t take much training or expertise to join the 5th Column. Members who have neither receive basic weapons and are immediately put into service in the ranks of the Nebel, the 5th Column's front-line ranks. After all, the 5th Column believes in the survival of the fittest.
Powers
Missile Launcher Ranged, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
This devastating weapon has extreme range capabilities. Its slow recharge and high endurance cost is compensated by its massive explosion and Knockback.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Elite Rifle
Once a soldier has proven his total commitent to the cause, he is transferred into the ranks of the Elite. Only one in five soldiers survive long enough to achieve this promotion. Nebel Elites receive first stage super soldier serum that improves their physical prowess to the level of Olympic athletes. They also go through training courses before being put back into the battle lines. After all, the 5th Column has made an investment in their sucess.
Nebel Ubermenschen Fist
An Ubermensch, or "Over Man" is a 5th Column soldier who has undergone a long and painful regimen of super soldier treatments. The Nebel Ubermenschen are the most numerous of these medical marvels, but that doesen't mean they are common. The've had extensive training and thousands of dollars worth of drugs pumped into them. It´s an investment that usually pays off, since a first rank Ubermensch is stronger than five normal men.
Powers
Automatic Pistol Ranged Lethal, Moderate Damage
Small caliber side arm.
Nebel Ubermenschen Rifle
An Ubermensch, or "Over Man" is a 5th Column soldier who has undergone a long and painful regimen of super soldier treatments. The Nebel Ubermenschen are the most numerous of these medical marvels, but that doesen't mean they are common. The've had extensive training and thousands of dollars worth of drugs pumped into them. It´s an investment that usually pays off, since a first rank Ubermensch is stronger than five normal men.
Nebel Ubermenschen Force
An Ubermensch, or "Over Man" is a 5th Column soldier who has undergone a long and painful regimen of super soldier treatments. The Nebel Ubermenschen are the most numerous of these medical marvels, but that doesen't mean they are common. The've had extensive training and thousands of dollars worth of drugs pumped into them. It´s an investment that usually pays off, since a first rank Ubermensch is stronger than five normal men.
Powers
Chain Gun Ranged, Lethal, High Damage over Time, +Accuracy (Self)
Sprays a massive burst of lead at a target. Lots of damage and a bonus to hit, but slow to reload.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Ubermenschen Grenade
An Ubermensch, or "Over Man" is a 5th Column soldier who has undergone a long and painful regimen of super soldier treatments. The Nebel Ubermenschen are the most numerous of these medical marvels, but that doesen't mean they are common. The've had extensive training and thousands of dollars worth of drugs pumped into them. It´s an investment that usually pays off, since a first rank Ubermensch is stronger than five normal men.
Powers
Grenade Launcher (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
Launches an M30 grenade at long range from under the barrel of your assault rifle. The explosion of this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Ubermenschen Fire
An Ubermensch, or "Over Man" is a 5th Column soldier who has undergone a long and painful regimen of super soldier treatments. The Nebel Ubermenschen are the most numerous of these medical marvels, but that doesen't mean they are common. The've had extensive training and thousands of dollars worth of drugs pumped into them. It´s an investment that usually pays off, since a first rank Ubermensch is stronger than five normal men.
Powers
Flamethrower Ranged, Cone, Damage over Time, Fire
Spews forth a cone of flames and sets a foe on fire. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Nebel Ubermenschen Rocket
An Ubermensch, or "Over Man" is a 5th Column soldier who has undergone a long and painful regimen of super soldier treatments. The Nebel Ubermenschen are the most numerous of these medical marvels, but that doesen't mean they are common. The've had extensive training and thousands of dollars worth of drugs pumped into them. It´s an investment that usually pays off, since a first rank Ubermensch is stronger than five normal men.
Powers
Missile Launcher Ranged, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
This devastating weapon has extreme range capabilities. Its slow recharge and high endurance cost is compensated by its massive explosion and Knockback.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Division
Natch Fist
The Natch is the 5th Column special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assasinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, perticularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Natch.
Natch Rifle
The Natch is the 5th Column special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assasinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, perticularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Natch.
Powers
Cryonic Rounds (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the 5th Column Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.
Incendiary Rounds (Ranged) Minor Damage over Time (Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the 5th Column Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Force
The Natch is the 5th Column special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assasinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, perticularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Natch.
Powers
Chain Gun Ranged, Lethal, High Damage over Time, +Accuracy (Self)
Sprays a massive burst of lead at a target. Lots of damage and a bonus to hit, but slow to reload.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Grenade
The Natch is the 5th Column special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assasinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, perticularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Natch.
Powers
Grenade Launcher (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
Launches an M30 grenade at long range from under the barrel of your assault rifle. The explosion of this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Fire
The Natch is the 5th Column special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assasinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, perticularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Natch.
Powers
Flamethrower Ranged, Cone, Damage over Time, Fire
Spews forth a cone of flames and sets a foe on fire. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Rocket
The Natch is the 5th Column special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assasinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, perticularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Natch.
Powers
Missile Launcher Ranged, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
This devastating weapon has extreme range capabilities. Its slow recharge and high endurance cost is compensated by its massive explosion and Knockback.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Elite Fist
The Natch Elites are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. They're expert insurgents, capable of infiltrating a target swiftly and silently, then taking it down. Elites undergo a basic super soldier regimen designed to heighten their stealth, accuracy and concentration. These enhacements make them incredibly dangerous, especially when encountered in force.
Natch Elite Rifle
The Natch Elites are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. They're expert insurgents, capable of infiltrating a target swiftly and silently, then taking it down. Elites undergo a basic super soldier regimen designed to heighten their stealth, accuracy and concentration. These enhacements make them incredibly dangerous, especially when encountered in force.
Powers
Cryonic Rounds (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the 5th Column Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.
Incendiary Rounds (Ranged) Minor Damage over Time (Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the 5th Column Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Natch Elite Force
The Natch Elites are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. They're expert insurgents, capable of infiltrating a target swiftly and silently, then taking it down. Elites undergo a basic super soldier regimen designed to heighten their stealth, accuracy and concentration. These enhacements make them incredibly dangerous, especially when encountered in force.
Powers
Chain Gun Ranged, Lethal, High Damage over Time, +Accuracy (Self)
Sprays a massive burst of lead at a target. Lots of damage and a bonus to hit, but slow to reload.
Brawl Melee, Smash
5th Column brawling attacks
Lieutenants
Bosses
5th Column Kreiger
After the Council took over, this soldier suddenly found himself unemployed. He now works for those he considers worthy, waiting to recall the true glory of the 5th Column.