The Citadel

A thousand years ago, a group of galactic heroes banded together to battle evil and injustice across the stars. Known as the Citadel, they dealt with galactic threats like Krang and the Shadowlord. The banner of the Citadel has brought hope to the hopeless for nearly a millenium since.
==History==
===Origins===
The original Citadel was built inside a hollowed-out asteroid. Located in Karnak space, the asteroid was a gift from a grateful Karnak Emperor. However, relations with the Karnak Empire soured over the centuries, particularly as the Thousand Year War with the S'Taa dragged on and on.
===Recent History===
Several years ago, the original asteroid base was destroyed in a cataclysmic battle with the Karnak Empire. In the course of the fight, many of the Citadel's greatest heroes were slain. The survivors regrouped and rebuilt a second Citadel as a mobile station, which, equipped with hyperdrives, can travel freely between the stars when needed. They still carry on their proud tradition.
==The Citadel Guard==
The Citadel Guard is an elite corps of heroes, maintained by the Citadel to preserve galactic peace and enforce justice. In recent years, under the leadership of Power Man, the Guard has been pitted against the might of the Karnak Empire, as the Empire seeks to destroy all rivals to its own power. The Citadel Guard includes many heroes from worlds across the galaxy. These heroes include:
power man citadel.jpg|Power Man, once Earth's greatest hero.|link=Power Man
kyroc.jpg|Kyroc, whose ancient reptilian people possess immense strength and durability.
aurona.jpg|Aurona, the most powerful psychic of her gentle telepathic race.
cypher.jpg|Cypher, advanced mechanical lifeform designed for languages and first contact.
pleione.jpg|Pleione, fierce cyberwarrior from a planet on the galactic rim.
falcon2.jpg|Falcon, former hero of Earth.|link=Falcon
voyager.jpg|Voyager, bold explorer and denizen of a gas-giant world, in its encounter suit.
sluggo.jpg|Sluggo, technical genius from a race of master technicians.
helion.jpg|Helion, from a gifted race capable of manipulating cosmic energy.
Creator: Ed Messina
First Appearance: THE CRUSADERS #80
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Category:Modern Age