Iustitia Societas Americae

== History ==
=== Overview ===
Many of the scholars over the decades who have studied the meta-emergence and the rise of the superhero point to a few major events:
# The meteor storm caused by an alien ship crashing in Smallville, Kansas in 1978, which theoretically introduced alien particles into Earth’s atmosphere which interacted with the human genome, causing an increase in the number of persons with meta-genes. Those with meta-abilities connected to this incident are sometimes called "meteor freaks."
# The explosion of the S.T.A.R Labs Particle Accelerator in Central City in 2008, spawning hundreds of metahumans powered by Dark Matter in their brains. 
# The rise of Batman in Gotham City, which has inspired others to put on masks, capes and colorful costumes in order to fight the crime and corruption in their cities. Likewise, this has spawned the "costumed criminal."
# While magic has always had a presence in Earthly affairs, there was a notable resurgence during the late 1990s, during which time, magically influenced events occurred that, after a pilot washed up on Themyscira, prompted Queen Hippolyta to send her only daughter, Diana to Man's World as an ambassador. 
Though these four events have clearly contributed to the rise of the "superhero" and "supervillain," for as long as there has been an Earth, there have been those who have gained unspeakable power and likewise, as there is balance in all things, there would rise, people of likewise ability to defy them. 
Perhaps the first example of this was the Lords of Chaos and their counterparts in the Lords of Order. Even these beings are unsure as to why they exist, unaware that they were created by Mar-Novu to intrinsically oppose each other and through their agents, which would then create what the Monitor most needed: heroes.
While the Lords of Chaos were the manifestations of destruction, entropy, and discord; the Lords of Order sought creation, unity, and stability. Lacking physical forms, they would have to find ways to assert their consciousness through agents. Some chose to do this directly, while others preferred to act through agents.
=== The Infinites ===
One of the Lords of Order who chose the more direct approach was Nabu. At some point, he took great interest in the magical nexus of Earth. Fascinated by this nation’s people, Nabu found a mystic with a mind open enough to receive instruction to create talismans of such magical ability to allow their wearer to directly merge with Nabu, becoming a composite entity. These talismans were the Cloak of Destiny and the Amulets of Anubis.
Years after that, was the reign of Prince Khufu and Princess Chay-Ara. Nabu became close allies to them and told them of the Nth Metal. Later did they know that would be their downfall. A reincarnating priest, Hath-Set, would attempt to murder them out of jealousy. Elsewhere in the cosmos, the Thanagarians were in the middle of a Civil War. Eventually, the leaders of the opposition were "eliminated" by the fascistic government. These leaders were Katar-Hol and Shayera-Thal. Katar and Shayera's vessel wound up on Earth. The dying aliens were met by Khufu and Chay-Ara. This is when the murder occurred. As Hath-Set murdered the couple, the Nth Metal from the ship did strange things. Bonding with Hath-Set's blood, the Nth Metal upgraded his reincarnation into full immortality as villainous Vandal Savage. The spirits of Khufu and Chay-Ara were merged with the spirits of Katar-Hol and Shayera Thal. They would reincarnate until the completed the impossible task of killing Hath-Set. 
Soon, they would reincarnate and Nabu would find them. Nabu, Khufu, and Chay-Ara would seek out allies to help them combat chaos and its agents. At first, they were bold and public, openly displaying their powers but as mortal men grew suspicious, skeptical, and superstitious it became easier to work within the shadows, as did their enemies.
Using Nabu’s magic, they would seek out potential allies who had access to exceptional powers, magic, or skills that would make them an asset to the Lords of Order. But as they continued in their efforts, on occasion, a new ally would find them. Through this, Aztar, the manifestation of righteous wrath, found them and sought to add its power to their own. Some would say this was the beginning of the 'Society', but it would still be some time before they would call themselves anything resembling that.
As time passed, they would each find new hosts. Nabu would soon bond his spirit to a helmet, allowing the wearer to be his vessel. 
=== Iustitae Societas Americae: 1776-1865 ===
In the year 1776, the American Revolutionary War raged on. Nabu's host at the time, someone called Eric Strauss, reunited the Infinites, Taylor Pike (Aztar), Thomas Larson (Khufu) and Violet Parris (Chay-Ara). During the Battle of Trenton, the packed a powerful punch, aiding in the capture of many English troops. The four later realized that if this effort is to succeed, they would need more. Thus they realized that they would need a society of sorts. One that could keep growing as more extraordinary individuals appeared. This was the start of Iustitia Societas Americae, or as the name is often abbreviated to, the JSA.
While Nabu and the Infinites had used agents to aid them for centuries prior to the construction of the Society, the Society's founding marked a new era in which the Infinites and their agents became something more united and solidified. Though Nabu and Aztar were uncomfortable with the word, they began to become a family. As the City of Gotham began to grow around them, the secret society was molded by Nabu’s insistence that a great reckoning was on the horizon and he sought to make sure that his champions were experienced and ready and thus he began to seek out those who had some abilities of longevity and sent others on tasks that were likely to bestow them with some form of age deceleration to increase their lifespan.
Other members of this incarnation include Matthew Savage, the self-described "Trail Boss" and Vicomte Jean-Simon Giscard D'Arion, or as he is known in the history books, Arion, Lord of Atlantis. 
=== Rough Bunch: 1865-1900s ===
By 1865, America had hit a low point when a Civil War broke out over a whole slew of issues, most notably the practice of African slavery. A confederate soldier turned Union ally called Jonah Hex was a notable voice during the reconstruction. He was also a bounty hunter. Hex had become allies with the men called John Tane and Bartholomew Lash. These three men were soon confronted by Hannibal Hawkes and Kate Manser. That winter, they were welcomed into the Society. 
Soon, the Society was sprawling with new members. Hannibal "Nighthawk" Hawkes (Khufu) and Kate "Cinnamon" Manser (Chay-Ara) along with Linda "Doctor Fate" Strauss (Nabu) and Lazarus "El Diablo" Lane (Aztar) led the team now consisting of Hex, Johnny Thunder, Bat Lash, Madame. 44, Pow-Wow Smith, Strong Bow, James Craddock, Jebediah Kent, Brian Savage, Buck Marshall, Wyoming Kid, and Jack Woods, along with many others. This Rough Bunch would be active until the turn of the 20th century where they started disappearing. Linda Strauss died in battle with Benjamin Stoner, Nighthawk had died in 1879 and Cinnamon followed suit, dying in a fight with Matilda Dunney. Lazarus Lane's body was destroyed by someone called Vorpal and the rest of the group either died or retired. Jack Woods was last seen in 1938.
=== Justice Society of America: 1940-1951 ===
In November of 1940, a completely new group was formed. Scythian Torvill (Khufu), Kendra Munoz (Chay-Ara), James Corrigan (Aztar) and Kent Nelson (Nabu) once more founded a Society, this time, along with the Green Lantern (Alan Scott), Flash (Jay Garrick), Sandman (Wesley Dodds), Hourman (Rex Tyler) and the Atom (Al Pratt). This group would fight in World War II and would soon be joined by Starman (Ted Knight), Wildcat (Ted Grant), Johnny Thunder (John L. Thunder), Mr. 0-8 (Terry Sloane), Dr. Mid-Nite (Charles McNider) and Queen Hippolyta of Themyscira, the heroine now established to be the first Wonder Woman. The Society would soon become members of the All-Star Squadron, the American Faction of the World Army. 
In the years after the war, the Society gained a few new members, such as Dinah Drake or Mathilda "Ma" Hunkel. In 1951, the JSA was subjected to a hearing in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). During the hearing, they were asked to identify themselves to the public. They refused and Johnny Thunder used his Thunderbolt to allow them to disappear. 
In the years that passed, the Societies Members moved on. Alan Scott had a brief relationship with Rose Canton that resulted in two children, Todd and Jenny. Jay Garrick married Joan Mason. Scythian and Kendra were killed in the 1970s and reincarnated as Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders. Ted opened up a boxing ring in Gotham, Hippolyta returned to Themyscira, Charles McNider became a famous surgeon, Terry Sloane became a politician, Ted Knight continued his scientific work, Kent Nelson returned to his life as a Doctor while continuing to guard the Tower of Fate, Dinah Drake joined Team 7, Ma Hunkle retired, and Johnny Thunder has been in and out of nursing homes since the mid 1980s.
=== Justice Society of America: 2012-2018 ===
The JSA reformed after Jay Garrick encountered Barry Allen. The JSA had multiple team-ups with the Justice League throughout 2012-2014. In late 2014, the Crisis on Infinite Earths occurred and the JSA retired for a couple of years following the event. The JSA returned after the Crisis in Time in 2015 with a revised roster. Following the Flashpoint in 2018, the JSA has seemingly disappeared.
=== Justice Society of America: 2022- ===
Following the battle with Captain Atom, the JSA was restored to the history of Earth-1. Alan Scott, Jay Garrick, and Ted Grant began training a new generation of heroes while the Infinites began exploring the Sixth Dimension. 
== Members ==
Character 	
Real Name 	
Joined in	
Notes
Doctor Fate 	Nabu 	Infinite	Nabu's host always joins The Society.
Hawkgirl 	Chay-Ara 	Infinite	Thal's host always joins The Society.
Hawkman 	Khufu 	Infinite	Kol's host always joins The Society
The Spectre 	Aztar 	Infinite	Aztar's host always joins The Society.
Vicomte Jean-Simon Giscard D'Arion	Arion 	1776 	A forefather of the Society
Trail Boss 	Matthew Savage 	1776 	A forefather of the Society
 	Eric Strauss 	1776 	Nabu's Host. A forefather of the Society.
 	Taylor Pike 	1776 	Aztar's Host. A forefather of the Society.
 	Thomas Larson 	1776 	Khufu's Host. A forefather of the Society.
 	Violet Parris 	1776 	Chay-Ara's Host. A forefather of the society.
Hex 	Jonah Hex 	1866 	Leader of the "Rough Bunch."
Johnny Thunder 	John Tane 	1866 	Secretly J'onn J'onzz.
Bat Lash 	Batholomew Lash 	1866 	
Nighthawk 	Hannibal Hawkes 	1866 	Khufu's Host.
Cinnamon 	Katherine Manser 	1866 	Chay-Ara's Host.
El Diablo 	Lazarus Lane 	1866 	Aztar's Host.
Doctor Fate 	Linda Strauss 	1866 	Nabu's Host.
Madame. 44 	Jeanne Walker 	1866 	
Pow-Wow Smith 	Ohiyesa 	1866 	
Strong Bow 	Strong Bow 	1870 	
Scalphunter 	Brian Savage 	1870 	Son of Matthew Savage.
 	James Craddock 	1870 	Betrayed Team. Later Gentleman Ghost.
 	Jebediah Kent 	1875 	
 	Buck Marshall 	1875 	
 	Jack Woods 	1875 	
Wyoming Kid 	William Polk 	1875 	
Cowboy Marshal 	James Soyer 	1875 	
Rodeo Rick 	Richard Post 	1875 	
Doctor Fate 	Kent Nelson 	1940 	Nabu's Host
The Spectre 	James Corrigan 	1940 	Aztar's Host
Hawkman 	Scythian Torvill 	1940 	Khufu's Host
Hawkgirl 	Kendra Munoz 	1940 	Chay-Ara's Host
Flash 	Jason Garrick 	1940 	
Green Lantern 	Alan Scott 	1940 	
Hourman 	Rex Tyler 	1940 	
Sandman 	Wesley Dodds 	1940 	
Atom 	Albert Pratt 	1940 	
Johnny Thunder 	John L. Thunder 	1941 	
Dr. Mid-Nite 	Charles McNider 	1941 	
Starman 	Theodore Knight 	1941 	
Wonder Woman 	Hippolyta Marston 	1942 	Queen Hippolyta of Themyscira
Vixen 	Amaya Jiwe 	1942 	
Mr.0-8 	Terrence Sloane 	1943 	
Wildcat 	Theodore Grant 	1943 	
Icicle 	Joar Mahkent 	1944 	Honorary Member
Black Canary 	Dinah Drake 	1948 	
Red Tornado 	Mathilda Hunkel 	1948 	
Red Tornado 	John Smith 	2013 	
Star-Spangled Kid 	Sylvester Pemberton Jr.	2013 	
Power Girl 	Karen Starr 	2013 	Secretly Kara Zor-L of Earth-2. Identity was forgotten after Crisis but remembered following the Infinite Crisis.
Starman 	Jack Knight 	2015 	
Sand 	Sanderson Hawkins 	2015 	
Black Canary 	Dinah Laurel Lance 	2015 	
Hourman 	Rick Tyler 	2015 	
Atom-Smasher 	Albert Rothstein 	2015 	
Doctor Fate 	Khalid Nassour 	2015 	
Stargirl 	Courtney Whitmore 	2015 	
Dr. Mid-Nite 	Pieter Cross 	2015 	
S.T.R.I.P.E 	Patrick Dugan 	2015 	
Mr. Terrific 	Michael Holt 	2016 	
Jakeem Thunder 	Jakeem Williams 	2022 	
Captain Marvel 	William Batson 	2022 	
Jade 	Jennifer Lynn-Hayden 	2022 	
Obsidian 	Todd Rise 	2022 	
Jesse Quick 	Jessebelle Chambers 	2022 	
Damage 	Grant Emerson 	2022 	
Starman 	Thom Kallor 	2022 	Active in the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Cyclone 	Maxine Hunkel 	2022 	
Tomcat 	Thomas Bronson 	2022 	
Citizen Steel 	Nathan Heywood 	2023 	
Judomaster 	Sonia Sato 	2023 	
Amazing Man 	Markus Clay 	2023 	Left to go to New Orleans and form a team of his own.
Lightning 	Jennifer Pierce 	2023 	
Magog 	David Reid 	2023 	Kicked Out.
Mr. America 	Jeffery Graves 	2023 	
King Chimera 	 	2023 	
Manhunter 	Katherine Spencer 	2023 	
Red Beetle 	Sara Butters 	2023 	Ally of the Blue Beetle
Ri 	 	2023 	
Darknight 	 	2023 	
Liberty Belle 	Elizabeth Lawrence 	2023 	
Roxy 	 	2023 	
 	Anna Fortune 	2023 	
== Trivia and Notes ==
=== Trivia ===
* The existence of the Society is secret to the public. 
* Some documents have suggested that Superman and Batman have been suggested recruits. Neither of them has ever joined the Society.
=== Notes ===
* Iustitia Societas Americae is a reimagining of the Justice Society of America.
* Many of their members without true aliases are or were costumed heroes.
** Vicomte Jean-Simon Giscard D'Arion was Arion, Lord of Atlantis
** Taylor Pike was the Spectre in the Tangent Universe.
** Eric Strauss was Doctor Fate.
** Violet Parris and Thomas Larson were the Bride and the Groom.
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