VIR

Hong-Gil-Dong

Orch Miin

Priston Malkway

Alvin Hartley

Boris

Dinosaur

Toko Imeja

Thaddeus

Aimz

**The Viral Induced Removal Corporation**, or abbreviated as '**VIR**', is a collective of assassins and mercenaries created by The Overlook to eliminate all superhumans and to collect mystical artefacts or objects for further study. They are a major faction in the Vitality Mythos, the employers of Rajah and the source of conflict through-out most stories.

## History

### Foundation

Long ago, as humanity had began exploring the stars, they would soon discover things they could never have imagined existing. Objects and chemicals that held great power, and could transfer this power into humans. This was considered to be a scientific marvel, however it was determined to be extremely dangerous and harmful, as those in positions of power recognised that these sources of power are potentially hazardous and should be properly maintained so that they may be studied. However, that did not stop other people from discovering these sources by themselves and gaining inhuman abilities.

Some of these people would refuse to co-operate with the still-developing Overlook government, as there were no laws at the time on superhumans, although even then, people would still refuse under the pretences that they were more powerful than any other being beneath them. A director in the Overlook, Darius Kavaliauskienė, conceived the idea of founding a hit squad designed to eliminate the superhumans who do not co-operate with the governments needs.

The idea was first rejected due to it's extreme violent nature, however as the numbers in persons affected by superhumans abilities continued to grow and more became un-cooperative, the idea was re-evaluated and soon put into motion. A squad was devised of six people, all of whom were handpicked from various militaries across Earth and assessed on their skill levels, bringing in some of the best that was on offer. Specialised equipment was soon also developed, based upon the current knowledge at the time, to be able to restrain or assist with the elimination of superhumans. These devices were created with the assistance of the few superhumans that would co-operate with officials, providing their bodies to be used for various tests.

The hit squad was first codenamed 'Removers', and was first assigned to eliminate a low tier threat superhuman named Maxwell Toomes, who merely possessed the ability to float high into the air and fly around. Max was of considerable fame, a wealthy business man that had been paving the way for more accessibility in financing. He was chosen strategically as the first target, to show that influence or status has little to no bearing on who meets their untimely demise at their discretion.

Once Max was dead, the squad was to move onto the other known superhumans, of which there were only 50 identified at the time (including those that were already being willingly contained) and it was not yet common knowledge to the general public that these powers or this operation existed. The squad would make quick work of the remaining superhumans, initiating a great and successful cleansing that eliminated all of the freely roaming superhumans. Technology would develop with each assassination, as the squad would learn more about the best ways of combating against superpowers. Once the cleansing was complete, the superhumans that had willingly given themselves up for experimentation were executed, as there was no longer any use for them and it would appear that there was no cure for their symptoms.

The operation was deemed a success, and with seemingly no more superhumans, the Removers were disbanded and the Overlook established a new group codenamed 'Securers', who were tasked with uncovering the various methods in which superpowers can be created and securing them away from the general public.

### Revitalization

Hundreds of years later, a new superhuman epidemic would occur. With the rise of factions such as the Black Purveyors, salesmen who provide mystical artefacts to people who want to gain superpowers, and the Bringers of God, a cult that wishes to pay respect to the original creator of the universe and put a new God in their place, the number of superhumans in the galaxy began to grow and became more widespread knowledge. The number of superhumans was also aided as more corners of the galaxy were explored.

Upon this major development, the Overlook saw it fit to revive the Removers project and enforce control over the galaxy once more. Ivan Rabinovich, the (at the time) chief of galactic enforcement, was put in charge of the project. He would transform the previously small collective of killers into a larger corporation that he would name 'The Viral Induced Removal Corporation' or VIR for short. Mercenaries, soldiers and assassins were soon gathered from all across the galaxy, and work would begin on the liquidation of the superhumans that were plaguing humanity. Similarly to the last time, VIR would receive willing volunteers who had obtained superhuman abilities but wanted to help in any way they could to remove them.

Tests were conducted in search of some kind of cure that would avoid having to eliminate the subject entirely. One wasn't found however, and thus execution was deemed the best method for dealing with superhuman symptoms. Unlike last time however, willing subjects were put down more humanely, opting to use a machine known as the 'Consciousness Extinguisher'. A chair that would pin the subject down and attach soft wires to their head which would send a quick shockwave energy towards their brain and painlessly kill them.

### Current day

Once Ivan had retired from his position, he had appointed Kirsty Brown as the new head of VIR. She would bring a standard of elegance and professionalism to the corporation, establishing the groups reputation as a force to be reckoned with and feared. Although not known by the majority of people, their existence is not kept a secret and the superhumans that roam freely will often times know of them and live in anticipation of their visitation.

Their main base of operations is that of the 'The Disk', named appropriately due to it appearing as a large thin disk. Here, VIR agents can return to retrieve assignments, psychological analyses, restock on weapons, ammo or other tools, file a final report to confirm the completion of assignments or to rest if they have nowhere to stay. The Disk is also where most of the files and documentations on assignments are kept. VIR does have other bases located on various planets through out the galaxy for the convenience of their agents to return to, if they are unable to return to The Disk for whatever reason. These other bases also keep back-ups of all VIR files and documentation.

## Assets

### List of head directors

#### (Previous/former)

* **Darius Kavaliauskienė -** Founder and overseer of 'The Removers' project, a previous director of galactic armed forces and the transportation of munitions.
* **Ivan Rabinovich -** Founder of the VIR corporation that is known today.

#### (Current)

* **Kirsty Brown -** Current head of the entire corporation, a stern and often times unforgiving woman with a knack for clean efficiency and top performance.
* **Russel Staggart -** Member of the board of directors that assists with making executive decisions and overseeing the operations. A former military general who is just as fierce as Kirsty.
* **Hong Gil-Dong -** Member of the board of directors, a man with heavy expectations that is difficult to please.
* **Orch Miin -** Member of the board of directors, previously a stock trader known for her financial prowess.
* **Priston Malkway -** Member of the board of directors, a mobster that worked his way up the political chain and has several deep connections.
* **Alvin Hartley -** Member of the board of directors, previously a secretary in The Overlook that demonstrated excellent thinking and problem-solving skills.
* **Boris -** Member of the board of directors, previously an overseer of the military mining operation in Arzoz.

### List of members

#### (Previous/former)

* **Michaël Smit -** An impressively skilled marksman sniper from the Dutch military, employed into 'The Removers'.
* **Germaine Winslow -** A French spy that worked for the General Directorate for Internal Security and was employed into 'The Removers'.
* **Ebele Jelani -** Hitwoman and bounty hunter for the South African government, employed into 'The Removers'.
* **Lėja Stankevič -** Bodyguard and enforcer for several people of influence in Lithuania, namely politicians and once even Darius himself. Employed into 'The Removers'.
* **Billy 'Bill' Burgher -** A special agent from New Zealand, known for his unconventional approach to assignments. Employed into 'The Removers'.
* **Chadwick Marigold -** An American Special Forces soldier that was forcibly employed into The Removers by the American government, as they wanted more involvement in the activities of The Overlook.
* **Record -** An assassin that uses heavily impractical weapons for the sake of flare and broadcasts his assignments to an online audience. Was let go from VIR due to both of these facts.

#### (Current)

* **Rajah -** The highest ranking agent of VIR, a veteran of the Suldokan military and former freelance hitman for various gangs.
* **Sylvia Morrissey -** Former surgeon and robotics engineer turned dangerous hitwoman, known for being sly and mischievous.
* **Dinosaur -** The personal assistant of Sylvia, a genetically modified human with beast-like features, fitted with various cybernetic augments for better efficiency in killing.
* **Toko Imeja -** A cyber-ninja that utilises melee weapons such as swords and knives to eliminate her targets. A former member of the Black Purveyors that left once she saw the damage that superpowers could inflict.
* **Thaddeus Brannigan -** A muscular bruiser who prefers to eliminate his targets using his bare hands in a one-on-one fist fight.
* **Brandon 'Aimz' Stenton -** An energetic sportsman skilled in parkour and known for cheating death on multiple occasions.
* **Pace -** Former sports coach and partner of Aimz, prefers to perform her hits under a strict time limit.
* **Blank Slate -** An android commissioned by the heads of VIR in an attempt to create the perfect killing machine.
* **The Quadruplets -** A group of 4 quadruplet brothers; Mick, Mike, Mark and Mac, all of whom are tactical mercenaries that work together during assignments.
* **Sweet Roll -** A woman who only knows happiness.
* **Milo -** A short-tempered and violent man who proclaims to hate everything in existence. A homeless man who earns his living through contract killing but still mostly wanders the streets.
* **Ezekiel Mendez -** A mute ex-gangster that previously worked for the notorious drug kingpin Arlo.
* **Dbaniel -** The lowest ranking agent of VIR, a psychopathic ex-serial killer who joined the corporation to satiate his need to kill.
* **Dr. Harley Thompson -** One of the psychiatrists that formally evaluates the current psychology of VIR agents.

### Related organisations/factions

* **The Overlook -** The leading governmental force in the entire galaxy that created VIR and provides funding and resources.

## Trivia

* VIR originated as a logo that was visible on the previous depiction of Rajah in the Silverse, shown on his chest. It originally stood for 'Viral Corp'.
	+ Not much is known about this version of VIR, aside from the fact that they had tasked Rajah with obtaining warheads.
* They are directly based upon fictional organisations such as the ICA from the Hitman video game series, Cruelty Squad from the Cruelty Squad indie video game, and the Network from the British television series 'Utopia'.