The Angels

The Angels are a female superhero team based in New Jersey. They were specifically made to act in the interest of the American government, protecting the country from metahuman threats. They often collaborate with the Terra Warriors or stand in for them if they are unavailable or incapacitated.

## History

### Origins

The Angels was one of the many new superhero teams created by Arik Breton's initiative, who were assigned to New Jersey because the proximity to New York City demanded more heavy hitters and experienced individuals, thus only heroes from the B-Tier and above were selected for membership. Arik personally selected Astrid Vasser to be the team's leader after Bertha persuaded her to stay to help defend mankind.

### Recruitment

With Arik's supervision, Astrid selected four other heroes to join the team. The first two heroes that peaked Astrid's interest were the mutant; Raven Mitchell, a hero what was able to absorb and keep the powers of other superhumans. The second was Jemma Johnson; an ex-spy who possesses prosthetic gauntlets that generates shockwaves. Despite the initial distrust with Jemma, Astrid managed to work out her differences with her and both accepted to join 'The Angels'.

Astrid's next two selections were much more questionable, Torrun Thorsdottir, the fallen Asgardian and Tora Woldt, a pyrokinetic thief. Despite Arik's hesitance, Astrid reassured him that she could whip them into shape. With the Amazon warrior's harsh training regiment, 'The Angels' have become one of the most powerful superhero teams in America, being invited to attend many events and public demonstrations.

### Accusant Android

During a meet and greet session, an Accusant android starts attacking New York out of nowhere. The Angels immediately spring into action and despite it being their first real threat, defeat the android instantly. However, it quickly gets back up and continues its assault, now adapting to whatever powers and strategies the team could throw at them. Astrid decided that the threat was too powerful for the five of them to face alone and called the Terra Warriors for assistance, but even with their combined efforts, both teams were soundly defeated. It was only through Bertha's unpredictable rage that damaged the android's processor that the teams were finally able to destroy it.

### Watchdogs vs Angels

The Angels intercept The Watchdogs in a middle of a highly sensitive mission, causing them to lose vital intelligence. Astrid and Kai got into a confrontation, arguing about the jurisdiction they had over New Jersey. This argument eventually reached a tipping point when Jemma recognised Amelie and attacked her, breaking out into an all out brawl. However, just as the fight was about to get brutal, Arik stepped in and resolved the fight, clearing up the misunderstanding between the two groups. Just as they parted ways, Kai told Astrid about what he had learnt about the Shadow Syndicate, warning her to keep an eye out for any unusual activity in any of the heroes she met.

## Members

Knockback is the team's strict, yet compassionate leader. Her experience gathered as a hardened warrior throughout hundreds of years makes her an incredibly powerful combatant and an extremely strong leader.

Absorptia is an important asset to the team, both physically and emotionally. Her ability to mimic any five powers of her choosing allows her to adapt to situations in a blink of an eye. She is also a skilled therapist, even able to talk several villains out of fighting.

Lady Thor

Amethyst

Amber

## Relationships

### Allies

* Arik Breton
* Terra Warriors
* The Watchdogs (former enemies)
* The Amazons

### Enemies

* Xennessa
* Bara Dituri
* Shadow Syndicate
* The Accusants