Neoshade Force

Neoshade Force (ネオシェードフォース Neoshēdo Fōsu) is a syndicate assembled by Meringue Vajra. 
==Background==
Discounting their leader, Neoshade Force was initially comprised of eight members. They'd see to it that Meringue would reach her goal -- to thin out the population of Fusionbuster City. The first act of Season 2 boiled down to Spirit Cross fighting Neoshade's subordinates (barring Meringue and Hector). During the second act, Meringue would resurrect the Revenant Band and unveil a new contraption, the Asura Sphere. After reuniting with the Sphere, she threw her own group under the bus, starting with killing Blast. She permitted Mira to utilize her hypnosis on the remaining members -- Hector aside -- of the team.
Ten years following Meringue's death, Neoshade Force turned over a new leaf -- just as Kaleb did. The gang's currently down to four: Gaz, Niles, Jellybelly and the newly-appointed brains behind the operation... Hector Fibonacci! They now work to keep the peace in Fusionbuster akin to Spirit Cross, the latter of whom disbanded.
==Lineup==
*Gaz Jenerik – An adolescent-looking boy with a limited arsenal. Not an imaginative fellow by any stretch, but his battle skills are precise. He has weird speech patterns that give away the late 1980s-early 90s as his prime; he was in suspended animation in that same period! His attack pool includes moves borrowed from capoeira and judo.
*Desmond Scull – A man that was in the yakuza prior to Meringue recruiting him. Though on the side of villainy, he's a gregarious fellow who lives his life to the fullest. His fighting style revolves around using his girth, whether it be deflecting projectiles, shaking off bruises, or assuming the shape of a massive boulder. Ten years after Meringue died, Desmond now travels the world with Spirit Cross alumnus Liam.
*Crack Heartshroud – A shameless woman in her mid-20s attracted to the same gender. Normally cheerful, her attitude goes sour in the presence of men. In battle she fights with a violin that can emit sonic waves. In her spare time she plays said instrument, too. Ten years following Meringue's death, she joined a musical ensemble; unlike Carmine who became the vocalist for a shock rock troupe, Crack's specifically one half of a jazz band.
*Niles Blazefang – He's a musclebound lad who's every bit over the top as he is vehement; given that he took up pro wrestling, this comes as no surprise. He peppers his speech with "Engrish" words or short phrases. He's very appreciative of those with strong resolve. In battle Niles puts what he's learned from PW into action, being able to use a diverse set of moves such as the inverted frankensteiner or the dreaded airplane spin. Of course he'll resort to dirty tactics in order to catch his foes off ground (e.g. celebrity impersonations).
*Blast Riviera – A murderer. He spoke with a very patronizing (albeit calm) tone, loved flashing deranged expressions, and referred to himself in third person. Responsible for the death of Trent Adamclaw, Jed's father. So long as the texture was metallic or rock-like, Blast could absorb an object's properties, utilizing the attributes to his advantage when fighting.
*Opus Kingsley – A woman who often tag teamed with Jellybelly. Though she looked gloomy and unkempt, she's kindhearted and cherishes her poetry to a point where she used to cry when somebody criticized her writing (more so if the critic came off insensitive). When fighting, she's capable of using the ink in her various pens to summon up to five demonic minions; while unable to talk, they're not without a conscious. Ten years after Meringue was slain, Opus moved on from poems to graphic novels. She's grown thicker skin when dealing with feedback, and she's become Nicolas' cell buddy.
* Jellybelly Ironmask – A ghost who is never seen without Opus. On the surface, he's the most placid member of Neoshade Force next to Hector. He snarks at his teammates often -- and sporadically Meringue. Though stone faced, he hides a desire to be human and doesn't care much for what he can do in battle, oblivious to the fact that Opus thinks he's okay the way he is. When in the midst of a tussle, he can transform himself from his ghostly look to a form dubbed Semisolid Engine, which allows him to use venomous attacks and harden his body in case of incoming blows. Ten years following Meringue's demise, he is more accepting of himself.
*Hector Fibonacci – Specified to be 19. While he exhibits an ostentatious air, his temperament suggests otherwise. He maintains a very serious attitude when carrying out duties and doesn't waste much time conversing with his fellow peers. That said, Hector isn't inherently evil; for one, he holds a soft spot for cats, letting them rest atop his wild cut on the off chance he's allowed to relax. He was the first to figure out Meringue's nature when she introduced the Revenant Band to Neoshade. When fighting, he can manipulate his prehensile hairstyle and unleash the ability's full power so long as the 'do is spruced up proper.
* Meringue Vajra – Neoshade Force's founder, and the central antagonist in 2nd Blood. Despite her tininess, she was 30 years old and spoke with an adult timbre that belied her shell. A frequent smoker, Meringue was usually shown onscreen holding a cigarette in her mouth. Pragmatic at first, once she obtained the Asura Sphere and turned on her own phalanx, she acted increasingly sadistic toward anybody who would dare challenge her ideology, not to mention cocksure. In battle Meringue employed two swords made from a jelly substance, and when she attacked opponents with them, they didn't feel pain so much as they felt their life force waning; when all vital energy was depleted, enemies died an instant death.
Category:Faction