Comic Head's Which Squad you picking to win? (ongoing)
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Earth's mightiest! Hell half of the xmen belong to them as well.
I guess you gotta add justice gang to the discussion now?
Miami Underworld Power Struggle Over Decades
Black Mask, Two-Face, Mr Negative, Tombstone, The Rose, Kingpin, and Penguin, all with the same in resources, arrive within a week of each other in Miami seeking to rule the underworld of the city. Who controls the city within a month, six months, one year, five years, 10 years, fifty years?
This is a fascinating scenario with multiple ruthless and strategic crime lords vying for control of Miami's underworld. Let's break down how this power struggle might unfold over different timeframes, considering each villain's strengths, weaknesses, and methods.
Key Factors:
- Resources: All start with equal resources (money, manpower, weapons).
- Miami's Environment: A diverse, international city with existing organized crime (e.g., drug cartels, human trafficking, money laundering).
- Leadership Styles:
- Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) – Methodical, long-term planner, prefers political and economic control.
- Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) – Charismatic, manipulative, thrives in chaos.
- Two-Face (Harvey Dent) – Unpredictable, splits decisions by chance, violent.
- Black Mask (Roman Sionis) – Brutal, territorial, obsessive about control.
- Mr. Negative (Martin Li) – Dual persona (crime lord vs. philanthropist), uses corruption and mind control.
- Tombstone (Lonnie Lincoln) – Physically dominant, enforcer-style leadership.
- The Rose (Richard Fisk) – Deceptive, plays factions against each other.
Timeline of Control:
1 Month: Chaos and Initial Skirmishes
- Immediate Power Plays:
- Black Mask and Tombstone go for quick, violent takeovers of street-level operations.
- Penguin starts bribing officials and setting up fronts (nightclubs, casinos).
- Kingpin and The Rose work behind the scenes, infiltrating institutions.
- Two-Face flips his coin—sometimes attacking rivals, sometimes allying randomly.
- Mr. Negative corrupts key figures (cops, politicians) using his dark force powers.
- Result: No clear winner yet, but Penguin and Mr. Negative gain early influence due to political maneuvering. Black Mask and Tombstone control turf but lose resources in gang wars.
6 Months: Alliances and Betrayals
- Factions Form:
- Kingpin and The Rose (if they work together) dominate high-level corruption.
- Penguin and Mr. Negative might form a shaky alliance, blending political and supernatural influence.
- Black Mask and Tombstone are weakened but still dangerous.
- Two-Face becomes a wild card—unpredictably disrupting plans.
- Key Moves:
- Mr. Negative turns some of Black Mask’s men against him.
- Kingpin orchestrates a police crackdown on Tombstone’s operations.
- Penguin betrays Mr. Negative, taking over his fronts.
- Result: Kingpin and Penguin emerge as the top two, with Mr. Negative still influential. The others are marginalized.
1 Year: The Final Power Struggle
- Kingpin vs. Penguin:
- Kingpin has institutional control (police, politicians).
- Penguin has the underworld’s loyalty (street gangs, smugglers).
- Mr. Negative could tip the balance by corrupting key figures.
- Wild Cards:
- Two-Face might assassinate one of the leaders by chance.
- The Rose could betray Kingpin if he sees an opening.
- Most Likely Victor: Kingpin outmaneuvers Penguin in the long run, using his superior strategic mind and patience.
5 Years: Kingpin’s Reign
- Kingpin solidifies control, eliminating remaining rivals.
- Penguin either submits as a lieutenant or flees.
- Mr. Negative might still operate in the shadows but can’t match Fisk’s power.
- Others: Dead, imprisoned, or irrelevant.
10 Years: Stability Under Fisk
- Kingpin rules Miami like a corporate empire—corruption is systemic, violence is controlled.
- Possible Threats:
- A resurgent Penguin or Mr. Negative could challenge if Fisk weakens.
- External forces (federal investigations, rival cartels) may arise.
50 Years: Legacy
- If Kingpin maintains power: Miami remains under Fisk’s organization (or his successor).
- If not: A new generation of villains rises, but the city’s underworld is shaped by his influence.
Final Answer:
- 1 Month: Chaos; Penguin & Mr. Negative gain early influence.
- 6 Months: Kingpin & Penguin dominate; others weakened.
- 1 Year: Kingpin defeats Penguin in a final power struggle.
- 5 Years: Kingpin rules unchallenged.
- 10 Years: Miami’s underworld is fully under Fisk’s control.
- 50 Years: Either Fisk’s dynasty continues or a new power emerges from his shadow.
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Panther should be higher than the Bat
an army of scientists - an actual military+ all the resources of a nation state
lokey - that what makes Doom even more dangerous
and Mjolnir is a trick choice - whats the point of them giving it to you without knowing if it will judge you as worthy?
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