Apokolips (Ultimate Earth)

**Apokolips** is one of the home planets of the New Gods. From there, Darkseid plotted the conquest of the universe and was considered to be not only the ruler of his people but a god. He was perpetually opposed by the warriors of New Genesis.

Despite this he had conquered a certain number of planets, creating an empire with Apokolips as the throne world. Under Darkseid's dominion, the forces of Apokolips are enemies of the gods of New Genesis, and the rest of the galaxy. It is seperate from the rest of the universe in another dimension accessible only through a Boom Tube created by a Mother Box.

## History

The war that destroyed the Old Gods and created New Genesis and Apokolips separated the Fourth World from the rest of the universe proper, leaving it accessible by Boom Tube.

The population is a downtrodden lot, including many kidnapped from other worlds before being 'broken.' The majority of the population are called "Lowlies", a bald and fearful race that has no sense of self worth or value. The Lowlies are subject to constant abuse that ends only with death. Slightly above them are the Parademons, who serve as the keepers of order on the planet. Higher above the Parademons are the Female Furies, who are Darkseid's personal guard. (Male Furies also exist, but are less common.) They are blessed with unnatural strength and longevity and are allowed to develop as individuals. This exposure to new concepts often results in them developing comical or garish personalities that contrast strongly with the immense sadism that is required to reach their position. The leaders of the Furies are Granny Goodness, who sports the appearance of a matronly old woman while being the most powerful of the guards, and Kanto, who enjoys a unique position as Darkseid's master assassin. The chief guard, Big Barda, had a third position under Granny, which has not been filled since her defection from the group.

Surprisingly, Apokolips is second to New Genesis in technological advancement. With their technology, they are the height of power in most of the universe and are able to devastate galaxies when they choose to use it. Apokoliptian technology is furthermore the source of unparalleled misery in the universe as the planet routinely arms evil groups with advanced technology in order to further its influence (and misery) across the universe.

Apokolips is ruled by Darkseid as its theocratic god/despot, but he defers most of the actual day to day ruling to his counselor DeSaad. Darkseid has no real contenders for the throne of Apokolips except the demon Mantis, although his sons Orion, Grayven, and Kalibak are also potential contenders. Darkseid is cursed by Grayven and Kalibak's stupidity and Orion's service of good. It is prophesied that Orion will overthrow Darkseid.

If Darkseid is overthrown, perhaps the results will not cause any major changes on Apokolips, as Apokolips' evil comes from itself rather than its master. This assertion, however, is debatable, and it is often said that Darkseid powers Apokolips with his ambient forces, which is where the fire pits come from.

## Points of Interest

* **Armagedda:** Armagedda was one of the many filth-strewn districts surrounding Darkseid's palace. It was populated chiefly by the Hunger Dogs and patrolled regularly by Darkseid's Parademons. *Note: In all likelihood, Armagedda is just a re-spelling of "Armagetto", and is quite possibly the same place rather than a distinctive location.*

## Residents

* Darkseid

* Darkseid's Elite:
	+ Desaad
	+ Granny Goodness
	+ Steppenwolf
	+ Kanto
	+ Virman Vundabar
	+ Glorious Godfrey
	+ Amazing Grace
	+ Doctor Bedlam
	+ Devilance the Pursuer
	+ Mantis

* Darkseid's Family:
	+ Orion (Darkseid's son)
	+ Mr Miracle (Darkseid's adopted son)
	+ Kalibak (Darkseid's son)
	+ Heggra (mother of Darkseid)
	+ Yuga Khan (father of Darkseid)
	+ Suli (mother of Kalibak)
	+ Tigra (mother of Orion)
	+ Grayven (Darkseid's son)
	+ Grail (Darkseid's daughter)

* Female Furies:
	+ Artemiz
	+ Bernadeth
	+ Bloody Mary
	+ Big Barda
	+ Gilotina
	+ Knockout
	+ Lashina
	+ Mad Harriet
	+ Speed Queen
	+ Stompa
	+ Wunda
	+ Big Breeda
	+ Little Barda
	+ Malice Vundabar
	+ Chessure

* Deep Six:
	+ Gole
	+ Jaffar
	+ Pyron
	+ Shaligo
	+ Slig
	+ Trok

* Evil Factory:
	+ Mokkari
	+ Simyan

* Other residents:
	+ Agogg
	+ Antagonist
	+ Brimstone
	+ Brola
	+ Buna
	+ Canis Major
	+ Canis Minor
	+ Captain Hathak
	+ Commander Tusk
	+ Concord
	+ Harmon
	+ Control
	+ Cyborg-87
	+ Ericht (Theta drone)
	+ Esak
	+ Infernus
	+ Iota
	+ Jovita
	+ Justeen
	+ Kalibre
	+ Killroy
	+ Kyta
	+ Lakutha
	+ Lucifar
	+ Marvelous Marno
	+ Master Mayhem
	+ Meteorra
	+ Mortalla
	+ Necromina
	+ Nurse Maggit
	+ Pharzoof
	+ Power Boy
	+ Protector Willik
	+ Pythia
	+ Red One
	+ Rip Roar
	+ Sleez
	+ Stingaree
	+ Titan
	+ Tygar the Tearer
	+ Tyrus
	+ Topkick
	+ Tracker