#228 – Oroboros – The Guardians use elaborate interrogation techniques on Fractor.  Eventually they break him, using personal information from his past to convince him of the error of his ways and turning his allegiance away from Dr. Slaughter.  Helped by their new ally, they journey to new coordinates, where they wrest another piece of the super weapon away from the crystalline, rock-like creatures that guard it within an asteroid field.  Dreamer, Mischief, Kubera, Kageryu, and Majestic then find their shuttle swallowed whole by a gigantic space creature so large that it is eating the whole asteroid field!  They find another piece within the beast and escape, discovering that the massive organism is as big as an entire star system!

#230 – Galaxy Resurrected – Far in the future, the crew of the Seagull consider the paths before them.  5,000 years prior, the cruel and merciless Emperor Gideon (formerly Dr. Slaughter) remade the Milky Way galaxy, and now rules all as a brutal dictator.  The crew must decide what to do, realizing that they have stumbled upon the challengers who had attempted to stop Gideon thousands of years ago.  A hologram of the Star Guardian’s computer, speaking with Araneae’s form and memories, tells them of Dr. Slaughter’s evil.  Their lives likely already forfeit, Ostrovi impulsively activates the artifact from the cargo hold, and reality warps and changes!  Through Araneae, the Aegis Key speaks to them all, telling the Guardians that one of them must sacrifice their life to save the galaxy as the Seagull crew slowly disappears and time shifts back into the past.  Back before the slaughter by the Ultimates, the Aegis Key pulls Justiciar from across the galaxy to take the place of Warp, who disappears.  Kageryu, Majestic, and Kubera race to give their lives while Mischief, Dreamer, and Justiciar battle Power Surge, Supreme, and Doom Guards, who raid the ship and mow down Kodiak and many of the Gwai’ir crew.  Dr. Slaughter and Venom activate the Subversion Key and invade, waves of energy from the device eradicating all of the Doom Guards.  Kubera heroically activates the Aegis Key to counteract the doomsday weapon, and finds himself in darkness.  The heroes take down Dr. Slaughter and Supreme and eject Power Surge, but Venom nearly takes them all out; in desperation Dreamer transports him into space and kills him.  Kubera wills himself back to life, aided by an invisible presence.  The victors say their farewells to Kodiak and the Gwai’ir, then travel back to Earth via a gateway.

#232 – All in a Day’s Work – The returning heroes find the team assailed by allegations in the media and negative publicity.  The Gwai'ir vessel Star Guardian is left in Earth's orbit to assist the team.  Neutron discusses Alpha Site, the Antarctic gateway – now claimed for his company, Wills Aerospace and the Guardians – with Entropy, Quiasar, and Majestic.  Decisions are reached to safeguard the gateway and expand the team roster.  Under the tutelage of Maccane, new recruits Leech and Typhon battle holographic thugs in a simulator.  The three vigilantes then stop criminals and rescue hostages while foiling a downtown D.C. bank robbery; one of the felons is killed by Leech during the skirmish.

#234 – Boys Night Out – Maccane, Typhon, Majestic, and Araneae travel to FedEx Field in Maryland to attend the Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins.  AMI (the Artificial Machine Intelligence that recently merged with Araneae) revels in new sensations and experiences as the heroes greet fans and encounter both negative and positive publicity.  Explosions erupt in one end zone, and disfigured zombies emerge from craters and attack the crowd.  Secretly aided by AMI, the superheroes leap into action, protecting the spectators and press and dispatching the unearthly menaces, who disintegrate into bugs and insects when destroyed.  The apparent controller of the corpses disappears, and the remainder of the football game is postponed.

#236 – Collusion – The A.S.A. contacts Majestic and informs him of a West Coast meeting between the Tong and the Alliance.  After testing for new applicants, the Guardians discuss the dangers of a partnership among the dangerous criminal factions.  Araneae, Mischief, Neutron, and Majestic, along with recruits Leech, Typhon, and Paradigm, secretly travel to San Diego, then make their way covertly up to Los Angeles.  After elaborate planning, they launch their espionage operation during the conference.  Multiple things go wrong, but sniper shots, a smoke grenade, and the ensuing evacuation cause a significant disruption of the gathering.  Afterwards, a mysterious spider web is found in the meeting room.  Dr. Dmitri Aleksandrov, a Russian expert on cloning who had worked on Franklin Emerson, comes up with the idea to clone Elvis Presley.

Mayo wrote on May 2^nd, 2011 at 12:51am:


Thanks, Mayo!  Unfortunately (like so many of our adventures) it was homemade.  In this case it was one of those done by one of our GMs (we take turns running).  At most he would have some handwritten notes that are nearly impossible to read.   

Glad to hear you liked it, though!   

Mayo wrote on May 2^nd, 2011 at 8:14am:


No, you get the geography correctly.  Unfortunately there is a glitch with the site that doesn't record the count on multiple posts (within the same topic) in those sections.  So I started posting there, but then took the summaries here.

I should also point out that each of the published modules has been played through in this campaign, so you will see a lot of familiar characters, places, and adventures in the summaries here.  Like this next one (which originally came out only for Living Legends, but has recently been converted to V&V)...

#238 – The Night Masters – When the team arrives back at the Plaza Hotel, they learn that La Roche has been kidnapped.  They do research and learn of an ancient sect called the Night Masters, as well as rumors of the occult and ritual magic.  Suspecting an assault on one of the remaining artists, they secretly guard Hedgestrom and Cartagena and spy on Caravaggio, whose mansion remains mystically warded.  Early in the morning Malefactor and more statues attempt to apprehend Hedgestrom, but the heroes fight them off, forcing the villain away again.  That night, at the heavily guarded inauguration ceremony of the Gala in the Museum of Modern Art, metal harpies come to life and attack the group, as well as the crowd and valuable artwork!  The defenders bravely repel the threat, but again Malefactor teleports in and spirits Catalina away.  Convinced that Malefactor is Caravaggio, the group journeys back to the manor house, where they find a secret tunnel in the wine cellar that leads to an underground cavern and furnace.  They arrive in time to witness Malefactor beginning an unholy ritual!

#240 – Hidden Line Items – The team learns that noted attorney Caspar Arbogast is threatening to add C.H.E.S.S. to a class-action lawsuit filed against them (by a survivors’ support group from the incident with the Demon Prince of Nightmares).  Majestic calls a meeting and is joined by Neutron, Surge, Kubera, and C.H.E.S.S. representative Lin Pei.  They discover that Arbogast is the senior partner in a law firm normally held on retainer to INC (Innovative Nanotech Concepts), a likely front for Doctor Apocalypse.  The Path of Enlightenment, the occult store of Carlton Path (Electrocutioner), featured high-tech security from INC, and digging into their Board of Directors produces some familiar names: Hans “Hak” Klijsters of T.O.T.E.M., Jimmy Hoffa (still missing), and the mysterious recluse Mandrake Cobb.  Investors include Arbogast and Morton Gerschlag, the father of Incandescent.  The heroes interview and spy on their former teammate, but the Gerschlags appear to be innocent.  The Crimelord calls their base and uses first names, then reveals that their secret identities are compromised!  The team relocates to the Star Guardian and continues the discussion with their former enemy; they also learn his true identity.  He claims that they have a common foe in Cobb, and blames him for initiating the Dark Clown assault.  The team agrees to use his information against Cobb and other elements within Intercrime, but refuses to compromise their integrity.  In exchange, he says the lawsuit will be dropped.

#242 – Rescue of Mischief –  Prologue: Majestic learns, through intelligence sources, that the New Jersey warehouse was classified as a C.I.A. disaster command center, that the Company’s computer network was hacked many months ago, and that the Hand of Allah is likely made up of Westerners.  The Guardians meet with the C.I.A. and begin to suspect missing operative William Jensen and eight commandos that formerly worked for him, including second-in-command Adam Snyder.  Leech is abducted outside Providence Hospital by unknown assailants, but no leads can be found for him or Mischief.  The team turns to the GamesMaster, who shows them surveillance footage of Jensen robbing an artifact in Syria. After media reports show Mischief and Leech razing a mosque in Fallujah, Iraq, Senator Robert Kinsey speaks out against costumed vigilantes.  After tracking down potential sites for Jensen’s unit, Titan, Majestic, Kubera, Paradigm, Typhon, and Neutron investigate the lower levels of a building in upstate New York.  An unmarked box springs a deadly trap, and Neutron is nearly killed when his force field protects everyone from a massive explosion!  Later, Leech suddenly returns with hidden cybernetic implants of alien origin.  He accompanies the group as they invade a compound inside an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia, where they discover what appears to be clone-like humanoids and Mischief, as well as weapons, explosives, maps of targets in major cities, advanced alien technology, $2 million and a cryptic note about “Judgment Day”.  Leech is restrained from destroying the clones, and what was thought to be Mischief is revealed as a mysterious shape-changing being.  The heroes find a secret room with the real Mischief and Kinsey, as well as a missing C.I.A. agent.  Everyone injured, including the clones and the shapechanger, are evacuated to the Star Guardian.

#244 – Long Live the King! – Crocodile, Thunderbird, and Haff fly into Memphis, then are joined by Dr. Desist amidst heavy security at Elvis Presley Enterprises downtown.  The heroes meet Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley, then stand by while the legend feuds with his ex-wife.  The whole party welcomes President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, but the visiting dignitary is soon ambushed by stealthy ninjas from an adjacent room.  The attackers wound the diplomat and are joined by the powerful Shujin, but are swiftly routed by the defenders.  Surprisingly, the blade was not poisoned and the leader’s wound superficial.  Shujin and the ninjas, who dissolve into smoke as they are defeated, are discovered to be clones.  An unidentified crystalline villain escapes from custody.

#245 – Prison Break – A secretive message by Chillblade caught on tape alerts the Guardians to a potential escape attempt from a prison outside Lubbock, Texas. Majestic contacts the warden, Jeremy Scotts, who downplays the possible security concerns.  C.H.E.S.S. and other authorities are signaled, and Chillblade is killed by another prisoner.  Majestic, Typhon, and Mischief teleport to the desert north of the complex to intercept Dustdevil, Obituary, Garbage Man, and a controlled Taurus.  The vigilantes take down the attackers, who devastate the walls of the reformatory with rocket propelled grenades.  Meanwhile, hundreds of criminals are teleported away, aided by staff that have shut down the facility’s power.  Majestic accidentally triggers an explosion attempting to remove a bomb near the backup generator, causing the collapse of the administration building.  Only minor casualties result, and the remaining prisoners are contained by C.H.E.S.S. and other law enforcement.  Suddenly most of the inmates are mysteriously returned.  Interrogations by Typhon reveal involvement by former C.H.E.S.S. agent Fourarm, and it is learned that Dark Clown and Obituary controlled others with a powerful serum, including the warden for over a month.  16 convicts remain at large.

#247 – Memento Mori – Former villainess Solaris appears to have reformed, performing many heroic deeds.  Warp and Araneae are moved to inactive status, and Typhon joins the team.  Numerous robberies and thefts of a host of ordinary items, as well as money, chemicals, and diamonds, plague the D.C. area.  Agent Charles of the U.S. government informs Majestic that the thefts appear to have been committed by criminals currently locked up in Minos, a secretive containment facility.    At a celebration with family and friends for Kageryu and Majestic's baby Hoshi at Chandler’s, a news report shows Solaris fleeing from an attack at a Federal Reserve Bank.  Titan, Kubera, Dreamer, Leech, Typhon, Paradigm, and Majestic fly in the Black Diamond to rural Virginia and visit the underground complex of Minos, where they question and scan prisoners and staff.  They learn much information from the villain Ramses, eventually coming to suspect Carroll Shipley, a psychologist who sat on parole boards for each of the suspects.  Solaris meets the group at a costumed nightclub, and an attack occurs at a nearby jewelry store.  The Guardians choose to only observe, but Titan ignores orders and engages Leo, Albatross, King of Swords, and Sabredance.  The heroes spot Time Thief and a janitor from Minos, but the villains attempt to escape through a time portal.  Time Thief is knocked out, but the janitor (Memento) flees through the doorway, followed by Leech, Typhon, and Majestic.  The remaining supervillains dissipate into nothingness, and the gateway disappears, stranding the three adventurers wherever (and whenever) they have gone!

#249 – A New Threat – The heroes enlist the aid of the GamesMaster and travel back in time, where they rescue Majestic, Leech, and Typhon and apprehend Memento.  Majestic receives a note from the veteran Typhon explaining that he was a future version of the hero; he also warns about the device implanted in Leech.  Neutron explores the spaceship and learns much about the Vai’Kesh and their clone army, agenda against Earth, and infiltration of multiple government agencies; Jensen and the Hand of Allah appear to be working for these hostile aliens.  Typhon informs Majestic that he will be taking some time away from the team.  Majestic tells Neutron that he is also taking a leave of absence to be with his new family, and turns leadership of the group over to him.  Joined by Kubera, Mischief, and new member Paradigm, they discuss many topics, including Araneae and AMI.  Security measures and the alien threats are evaluated, and they consider whether to utilize the recently discovered shapeshifter (Infiltrator).  The Guardians learn that the Leech clones died in custody, and make a decision to completely sever ties with the vigilante.  The team also meets with publicist Craig Kovar and plans to become more aggressive in future public relations.

#251 – Destiny’s Auction – Kubera studies implants from the captured Hand of Allah clones, identifying ways to neutralize them and discovering that the clones are genetically unstable.  He learns that Leech’s implant is larger and more complex, but his attempts to find the missing paranormal indicate he might be off planet.  U.S. Air Force Colonel Maybourne offers Geoffrey Wills (Neutron) the opportunity to join a secret organization claiming to help the common man against aliens and paranormals.  Mischief and Dreamer hear reports from the Middle East of support and popularity for Javed Ahmed Ghamidi.  Paradigm meets new superhero Compass at the Longbranch Saloon in D.C., who tells him of a recurring powerful dream from the Primordial about the Vai’Kesh, the Guardians, and Leech; Paradigm has him repeat it to the rest of the team.  Neutron receives a package from the future Typhon, giving him clues about the Vai’Kesh origins and motivations, as well as information about an ancient Mesopotamian artifact the aliens are likely seeking.  An investigation reveals the last piece of the relic is going to be sold at a high society black market auction in upstate New York.  Geoffrey Wills gets an invitation and has Infiltrator, Moonfang, and Mischief set up as hired help inside while Paradigm masquerades as his bodyguard.  Dreamer observes invisibly while Kubera and Compass guard the outside.  Wills is outbid on the item by an old man, but the Guardians intervene, snatching both the artifact and the money.  As they exit, the old man and several others are taken down and revealed to be Hand of Allah clones; the team captures them and retrieves all of the stolen merchandise.

#253 – The Vision and the Start of the War – At the wedding of Majestic and Kageryu, swarms of ninjas invade the community center and begin slaughtering guests.  As attackers are dispatched by the heroes present, more appear to take their place.  One ninja warns Dreamer that the war is already lost, then a mysterious stranger shapeshifts into a crow and flies away.  Dreamer awakens and realizes that the assault was a vivid nightmare, then spots a crow outside that eludes her attack and escapes.  The mystic from her dream visits her, informing the hero that humanity is facing destruction; she or someone else must save everyone.  The prophet again turns into a crow and departs.  C.H.E.S.S. contacts the team for assistance when Avian Base comes under siege; the likely target is a powerful new Thermal Blaster.  Neutron, Paradigm, Dreamer, Compass, and Infiltrator rush to the floating fortress and find many dead personnel.  They overpower time-traveling Robot 62417 and Fourarm, stopping their theft of the experimental weapon and then destroying it.  The robot is deposited on Mercury and the captured traitor Fourarm’s memories are absorbed by Infiltrator.

#255 – Criminal Liaisons – At the D.C. club/casino Pair-a-Dice, Paradigm learns from contact Cole Rivers that there is a new East Coast crime boss, that T.O.T.E.M. is relocating to South America, that homeless people are disappearing from major East Coast cities, that a contract is out on Dr. Desist, and that a meeting of criminals is happening in New York City.  Neutron and Kubera, along with Dr. Desist, Mirage, and Justiciar, spy on the New York gathering at the restaurant Crossroads.  The conference includes representatives of a new organization, mercenaries for T.O.T.E.M. (including Mercury Mercenary), and agents for the South American drug cartel Triumvate (Death Adder amongst them).  A disguised Sting watches and gathers intel for the Alliance, unrecognized by anyone present.  The vigilantes choose to not interrupt the proceedings, satisfied to learn of a date and location in Rio de Janeiro where drugs, money, microchips, miniature power sources, and sophisticated weaponry are to be exchanged.

#257 – Assassin Redux – Joshua Stevens (Dr. Desist) announces that he is resigning as King of C.H.E.S.S.  Despite the rumor of a $1 billion bounty for his assassination, he decides to go forward with plans for a public declaration of his presidential candidacy.  C.H.E.S.S. asks the Guardians for assistance in guarding him, so Neutron brings Compass, Moonfang, and Infiltrator along to assist Archbishop Entropy at the crowded event inside the Des Moines Convention Center in Iowa.  Speedster Parker Bowman drops a small nuclear device at the podium, but Compass hurls it from the building and the Star Guardian transports it into space before it detonates!  The decision is made to continue, but the powerful Japanese warrior Osore attacks shortly after, and it takes the combined might of the heroes to stop him.  The honorable opponent reveals that Carson Rodriguez, a former Intercrime accountant, is financing the hit from Acme Feed Research in nearby Ames.  Journeying there, the group invades an abandoned military base under a missile silo, swiftly trouncing paranormals Bluto, Doc, Shadow, and Merc and capturing Rodriguez.