Luther "Sully" Sullivan

## Character Overview

U.S. Army

Luther Sullivan also known as Sully has had a rocky time in the Val Verde Cinematic Universe and he comes off as a pretty weak and sleazy character. He gets his start in the 1979 movie the Warriors as Luther who falsely accuses the Warriors of killing Cyrus, in the end he gets beat up by the Riffs. In this film he is credited as "Luther". His second appearance is in 48 Hrs., again credited as Luther. In this film he wears military clothing and associates himself with Ganz, a former member of the Warriors whose gang name was Ajax and who was arrested in the Warriors. Ganz shoots Luther at the end of 48hrs, but we assume he survived because the next time we see this character is in Commando. He goes by Sully in Commando, but we can assume that this is his military nickname based on his last name. He finally meets his demise when John Matrix "lets him go" off the side of a cliff. Then in a back to life 7 min ur on a super human reborn why lie thriller newborn killer Zachs his revenge were all his enemy's turned friends

## Biography (P)

### Early Life

Luther Sullivan was born in New York City and grew up on the streets eventually joining the Rogues, one of the hundreds of gangs living in New York in the 1970s. He rose high in the ranks of the gang and eventually became the leader of the gang by 1978vv. During that year Luther becomes employed by a mysterious organized crime leader known only as "The Boss." Feuds between The Boss and the Gramercy Riffs Gang begin to occur by years end.

### 1979vv New York Gang Wars in The Warriors

In April 1979vv a New York Gang meeting is called for all gangs to attend for a night of peace. The mysterious organized crime boss known as "The Boss" hears about this a hires Luther to murder Cyrus, the leader of the Gramercy Riffs. At the New York Gang Meeting, Luther shoots and kills Cyrus and blames it on the Warriors. The Riffs put a bounty on the Warriors, and Luther is only too pleased to help capture or kill them.

Later, at Coney Island, the Rogues catch up with the Warriors and challenge them on the beach. Instead of fighting, Luther pulls out the same revolver that he killed Cyrus with, and aims it at Swan. Swan throws a switchblade at Luther, impaling his forearm. The Riffs then arrive and take control of the situation, letting the Warriors leave in the process. Luther's fate is then left to the Riffs who beat him almost to death. The Riffs also saw to it that the Rogues were threw.

### 1979 Armed Robbery in New York and move to San Francisco

After recovering from his wounds, Luther was recruited into a gang lead by Reggie Hammond in May 1979vv. Reggie was a Riff who was defecting due to his knowledge of a $500,000 drug transaction between the Riffs and Black Hands. His plan was to rob the courier and leave New York for San Francisco. Other members of the gang included Henry Wong and Albert "Ajax" Gantz who was recently released from jail.

The heist was a success and Hammond's gang moved to the East Bay of San Francisco. Hammond paid the members of the gang from his own pocket. In San Francisco the gang added a native American name Billy Bear. After just a month in San Francisco, Gantz was busted for an Armed Robbery and turned dime on Hammond. The finger pointing worked, and Hammond was sentenced to three years in prison and Gantz five, and Hammond's gang folded. Hammond put Luther in charge of his $500,000 which they hid in the trunk of Hammond's Porsche.

### 1979 Military Service

Left in San Francisco, Luther struggles to make money and is talked into joining the U.S. Army in July 1979. After basic training, in 1981, he is sent to El Salvador and is acquainted with Henriques. The two became good friends and Henriques gave Luther his nickname "Sully" claiming that calling him Sullivan took too much time. They worked closely in El Salvador with Green Berets as they trained and advised the Salvadorian Army for 6 months. Soon they were reassigned to Conta Mana, Val Verde where they would defend Val Verdian trade routes from Guatemalan Communist Rebels. By the summer of 1982, Luther would return to San Francisco and retire from the army after two years of service. He gets a girlfriend Roselie but still seems to have a hard time making ends meet in San Francisco.

### 1982 Albert "Ajax" Gantz return in 48 Hours

In 1982vv Albert "Ajax" Gantz broke out of state prison with the help of Billy Bear. Gantz made it his mission to return to San Francisco and track down the $500,000 of Hammond's money. Gantz and Billy abducted Luther and his girlfriend off the street to interrogate him about the money's location. Luther explained to Gantz that he couldn't access the money until Monday morning when the garage Hammond parked his car in opens up. Gantz proceeds to kidnap Roselie as collateral.

The following day, Jack Cates releases Reggie Hammond for 48 hours in order to help him find Gantz and Billy Bear. They go to Luther's house and Luther fires on Cates, giving him reason to arrest him. After spending the night in jail, Luther picks up Hammond's Porsche and goes to deliver the money to Gantz in the subway. Jack Cates and Reggie Hammond interrupt the hand off but Luther, Gantz and Billy escape. That evening Cates and Hammond steak out Luther at a hotel and follow him again to get to Gantz. Billy and Gantz stole a city bus and picked Luther up; Billy drove as Luther held Roselie at gunpoint in the back of the bus. Luther delivers the money, but Gantz still shoots him on the bus. The shot was non-fatal, and after escaping a chase from Cates and Hammond, Gantz and Billy dump Luther and Roselie off on the side of the street in China Town.

### 1986 Move to Los Angeles

Roselie eventually dumped Luther and he was again trying to make ends meet in San Francisco. In 1986 he received a call from Henriques about a job opportunity in Los Angeles. Arius Perez, the former dictator of the Republic of Val Verde was looking for men to help his cause to regain control of the county. They pay was good, and Luther took the job and moved to Los Angeles to work for Arius. The job allowed him to find financial stability and he quickly played the part by purchasing a Porsche, new suits, and an ASP-9 sidearm.

### 1988 Kidnapping of Jenny Matrix and death in Commando

Working for Arius, Luther was involved with the Kidnapping of Jenny Matrix, the daughter of John "Dutch" Matrix. It was his job to escort Matrix to the airport and see him off to Val Verde with the mission of assassinating the current president of Val Verde, Raphael Velasquez. Henriques was to take the flight with Matrix, however Matrix kills Henriques and escapes off the plane without Luther "Sully" knowing.

Luther "Sully" then hits on a flight attendant known as Cindy and goes to the Mall. Matrix enlists the aid of Cindy, and instructs her to follow Sully. At the mall, after having a criminal activity exchange, Luther "Sully" spots Matrix and tries to call Arius but Matrix stops him. Luther escapes from Matrix, who is having to deal with mall security, and gets to his car. After a lengthy car chase, Matrix catches up with Sully, wrecks his car, interrogates him, and drops him off a cliff to his death