Muldoon Lundgren

**Muldoon Uwais Lundgren** stands as a legendary business magnate, the owner of PROJECT, the planet's most massive and formidable megacorporation. His vast wealth and influence catapulted his corporation to unprecedented heights, leading it to seize control over Nexonia Prime. Lundgren's ascent to power was facilitated by a coerced transfer of ownership from the Darklord, who entrusted him with the megacorporation's reins under duress.

He is a loudmouthed chairman, the CEO of PROJECT; in their ranks, his word is a direct order, and he has been known to handpick various people to be tortured and made into cyborgs, pleased to witness his victims and foes suffer in anguish while his men execute the work for him. Overall, Lundgren is the most cruel businessman on the planet, always ready to see nevanity suffer at the hands of his megacorporation.

## Biography

### Background

Muldoon Lundgren's journey begins in Camelot, Aryaine Kingdom, where he was born on August 13th, 2893. He started life as a spoiled child, thanks to his family's immense wealth and fortune. His hedonistic lifestyle made him unpopular throughout his childhood, earning him the disdain of nearly everyone around him.

However, by the age of twenty, Lundgren underwent a significant transformation. He emerged as a shrewd business magnate, gaining control over various companies and corporations. What set him apart was his ruthless approach to acquiring power and wealth. He wasn't afraid to resort to violence, even orchestrating mass murders of executives and owners to seize control of businesses.

### PROJECT-G/NEX Chronicles

Muldoon Lundgren's rapid ascent to power led him to harbor dreams of global dominance. He envisioned using the resources and technology at his disposal to achieve his goals. However, his path was marked by a trail of violence and slaughter, earning him public censure and condemnation. Unknown to him, a formidable sentient mecha, ANNIHILATOR, held higher authority over his actions and had plans of its own.

#### The Birth of PROJECT

> "The truth is, I don't originally own this, but rather a Tyrant of immense galactic-level threat. I am not able to object through his demands, knowing I have no power against him. But still, he gave this giant corporation."
>
> - Muldoon on how did he acquire PROJECT.

In 2915, Lundgren developed megalomania upon hearing rumors of the Darklord's intent to colonize Nexonia Prime through a megacorporation. Following the Darklord's death, Lundgren seized the opportunity to take control of PROJECT. The Darklord's will had been a driving force behind Lundgren's actions, as he sought an endless flow of wealth and power. In 2916, he officially took ownership of PROJECT, leading it to grow at an astonishing pace, far beyond his initial expectations.

#### Riots of 2999

> "I don't care how many lives were killed through my megacorporation. What matters, is our peace is achieved through tyranny."
>
> - Muldoon opening up about PROJECT's motives.

Lundgren's rule was marked by ruthlessness. He openly declared war on the nevanity, initiating massive global riots that resulted in the kidnapping and murder of millions, regardless of their innocence. Lundgren's callousness knew no bounds, and he showed no remorse, even laughing at the suffering of his victims. Due to this, he is singlehandedly responsible for kidnapping and murdering millions or even billions of people, regardless if they are innocent or not; Lundgren even admits that he is not flinching despite being indirectly responsible for the death of billions of people, even has the audacity to laugh at a mutilated victim. Capitalising on the global chaos, he was able to execute the corporate draft, which was carried out by Wynona Achilles, and he assigned Frazier Lashley as the head, knowing that he is the perfect choice, and having informed him about the entire program.

Knowing that the draught should include skilled applicants, he selects only those with remarkable backgrounds and exceptional ability in a variety of areas. In fact, his initial choice was a Nordic warrior notorious for his savagery and fury, Baxter McIntyre. His next draught candidate was Xavier Mulligan, a male witch who uses his vocal powers to vanquish his opponents in combat. He was overjoyed to learn that a thousand draftees had made it to the megacorporation's warrior programme of the corporate draft.

However, he actually placed some machines in the roster, making the "1000" enumeration a lie; But he perfectly kept it as "normal".

#### A Call to Arms

As the global revolution against PROJECT intensified, Lundgren faced the challenge of defectors from his own ranks. Notably, ASHE-159 was among the first to defect, signaling cracks in his control over the megacorporation. After that, he was unable to contain the escape of HAYABUSA-096, SCYLLA-028, EQUINOX-612, BRIENNE-218, SHIRO-113 and FIONA-384, deeming her as a wasted gem due to her opening her eyes against the megacorporation's agenda. EION-013 also managed to escape despite his orders to arrest them, to capitalise on that, the deceased Laura have been transformed into a cybernetic assassin known as OLIVEIRI-709. He was also responsible for commissioning the newly made Titan-class mecha known as OBELISK into the battlefield, highly intrigued by his raw strength and utility by the drill mode.

Future designs such as TAGGART and ANNIHILATOR have been approved by Lundgren, and their construction begins shortly. The latter, on the other hand, is already living and does **not** require a physical body to be online, but needs one to execute his own actions. Lundgren argues that they should go slowly with the latter's design, because his ostensibly latent intellect has developed a will of its own and can overcome PROJECT's entire authority.

#### PROJECT-G/NEX War

This dreaded global war made Lundgren a daily target of hatred. He established the formidable Command Line military force to protect himself and his interests, selling their services to the highest bidder. Despite portraying himself as a man of principle, his actions were driven by his desire for power and control.

##### Rampancy

###### Prelude: Unbridled Wrath

Lundgren's own actions set the stage for his downfall. He attempted to contain the sentient mecha APEX-363 but faced unexpected consequences as the Stinger interception units have proven to be overwhelmingly ineffective. His failed efforts marked the beginning of a series of setbacks for PROJECT, including the defection of key operatives.

###### Main Event

During the events of *Rampancy*, BRONZAMITE-625 severely injures him when he weakly throws him into a wall, perceiving him as a hindrance to his escape. When he regained consciousness, Lundgren commanded PROJECT MEDARDA to intercept his location and disable him using any means necessary, but she had her own plans to kill the mecha. He is, however, upset that ASHE-159 defied MEDARDA's directives after losing a battle with her. Knowing that the rebel commander has a soft place for childhood friends, he lets LILIAN-395 handle her and continues to prove her value by defeating her and throws her to death, but she survives the fall thanks to the G/NEX's quick rescue, which he had not known about.

To make matters worse, his megacorporation's public image has been slowly tarnished due to an indiscriminate rampage between two Titan-class mechas, namely OBELISK and TAGGART. He is furious to why the orange raging mecha suddenly went online without his word, to which the executive circle agrees that he must've gone rogue due to his mind being programmed with the personality of the Nordic raging goliath known as Craig Taggart. As a result, he orders SHADOW to contain the threat, knowing that sending Command Line forces to contain TAGGART will simply get slaughtered by their destructive carnage occurring in Technovolk. The Cybernetic ninja was too late to prevent them from completely destroying the city, forcing SHADOW to confront him as he was about to destroy OBELISK's throat, He uses a special rifle to shoot an XREP round into his reactor, shutting him down and effectively ending his uncontrollable madness that caused the rampage. PROJECT OBELISK grabbed him and was quickly thrown into a hangar somewhere in the Obsidian Mountains, where it actually conceals a PROJECT facility designed to reevaluate or perform maintenance on flawed designs, all according to the CEO's order.

And that was the end of TAGGART's relentless rampage. At least for the entirety of the war, until at this point. Lundgren was relieved, stating that he was an extremely wasted opportunity.

##### The COALESCENCE

In the year 3012, he has learned about an artificial intelligence known as DATA from COALESCENCE. With that in mind, he lets the Command Line forces plan an invasion, as he sent a three-man infiltration team to seize the AI for the megacorporation to expand their power by digital means. However, he takes advantage the fact that the nightrider is away from Rutherland, and seeing it as an easy win for a grand heist. MEDARDA, GRANDIOSE and SHADOW had used their special skills to effectively infiltrate the headquarters in Rowley, causing a massacre in the building, and Lundgren suggested by taking the couple hostage, using them as leverage against the nightrider, PSYLOCKE-832 or by the codename he refers her, the NIGHTSTALKER.

The grand heist was foiled, much to his displeasure, by the collaboration of VI-516 and PSYLOCKE-832. As a result, he has massively inflated the obsidian assassin's bounty and elevated her to the megacorporation's number two threat. The Knuckle cracker also inquired him about CHROME FANG, criticising him and intends to kill the beast, which he simply shrugs; Knowing that he is far too bloodthirsty. As a result, he develops a loathing for him and her defecting younger sister. As a result, he entrusts the mission of killing the sisters to the sharp INTERCEPTOR-409, the soldier who previously killed her wife. Lundgren, on the other hand, has made it clear that he does not value his defectors, arguing that they are too desperate and weak, proposing that a quick death is their solution.

In conclusion, Lundgren's obsession with the artificial intelligence DATA led him to plot an invasion. However, his plans were foiled, and he faced further challenges from the likes of PSYLOCKE-832 and VI-516.

##### Going All Out

As a result of his immense displeasure, Muldoon Lundgren used the destroyed PMCs and their remaining resources they had in *SHADOW: Ninja of the Megacorporation* to enhance their power and combat the global revolution. This decision was made in order to counter the overwhelming threat, knowing that their numbers can easily outmatch the megacorporation's raw power to destroy any foe in any conflict. Notably, he requests the presence of ANNIHILATOR, knowing that he himself can easily turn the tide of a lost war. However, he is unavailable, much to his sudden burst of anger. The Executive members argued that it maybe due to the fact that he possessed a will of his own.

They continue to implement numerous tactics in order to even the odds of the losing war. In fact, he made the Command Line forces seize every poorly defended areas in various countries, and slaughter them if there are no plans to be experimented in the subzero underground level of SUPREME, as Wynona Achilles reports that she is being targeted by Gucci Intermittent agents; which he simply shrugs, knowing that they are only skilled and lacks numbers despite their seemingly impressive powers. However, when PROJECT has lost various operations, he was shocked that they are being condemned in live, allowing him to provide SHADOW the opportunity to broadcast himself and reveal their most powerful weapon, ANNIHILATOR. Much to his delight, the entire nevanity are left in silence through ANNIHILATOR's debut on the broadcast. To make it better, the mecha overlord somehow foreshadowed his ability to create and control a dimension separate from the physical world by showing a glimpse of how his "world" looks like.

##### Technological Lies: Cornered

Following *Technological Lies*, Lundgren realises that PROJECT has lost over 75% of their territories across Nexonia Prime, including various headquarters all around the globe. When he learns that the G/NEX has formed an alliance known as the **Rising Falcons**, he immediately orders all Command Line and espionage units to mobilise with all active personnel in combat, to fight or die trying. To protect himself and the executive circle, they all entrench themselves at the SUPREME, where they unveil a slew of new defensive measures against the enemy targeting the megacorporation's primary headquarters. To his chagrin, he is also facing several lawsuits from unknown companies for trademark infringement. To make it worse, he orders to launch all PHALANX-ECT mechas as security bots in all headquarters.

As the operation turns to be a winning favour from the planet's unified alliance, He has still had options, which was to launch the rest of their mecha cavalry in an effort to turn the tide, but BRIENNE-218, ASHE-159, SCYLLA-028 and FIONA-384 has a counter tactic, which is to infiltrate the SUPREME headquarters and confront him there, knowing that he usually spends his time on the 175th floor or the very top. When things are desperate, He orders for the launch of MANTICORE; Intending for his Command Line forces to kill them with the chemical weapon as it can precisely target non PROJECT combatants in the blast radius. However, BRIENNE-218 quickly made short work of their MANTICORE supplies after commandeering a MK6 Titan alongside bringing a few RUBICORE soldiers with her. SCYLLA-028 and FIONA-384 has rendered their h.q's security useless after slaughtering them, while ASHE-159 catches up with them after coordinating the entire alliance alongside corresponding faction leaders, with him knowing their plan to invade the top floor and he called them, displays his arrogance, stating that SUPREME is perfectly guarded with the best defences.

Unlike his expectations, G/NEX has arrived in SUPREME. The squad strikes the military headquarters, killing many high-ranking officers as well as everyone else within, but he is angered that their researchers, particularly those who are innocent, are spared. Despite this setback, ASHE-159 and her resistance group successfully penetrate the building and make their way to the top level. While on their route, 159 is contacted by Lundgren, who threatens to destroy the SUPREME, which can result in destroying Freya. Much to his surprise, the rebellion managed to clear almost every floor in the building in a considerable amount of time. He enters a fit of rage alongside the executive circle, as the G/NEX have entered the secret underground facility beneath the headquarters and managed to cleanse everything inside it. As a result, he send his DRC-09 Cyclops to kill them once and for all. However, it ends up getting destroyed and he concludes that only three can save the megacorporation, which he utters: LANTERN, SHADOW and ANNIHILATOR. Unknown to everyone, he has a secret plan codenamed: PROGRAM SLIPSTREAM.

After his men are slaughtered on the top floor, the G/NEX approaches Lundgren, while the executives are apprehended by the alliance. Knowing he has no backup plans, he simply stands in front of them, seemingly unafraid of his megacorporation's defectors. He mocks them, believing that killing him will not end the war, even though PROJECT is losing it. BRIENNE-218 rushes in front of the group, asking the Iceborn leader if she could kill him, which ASHE-159 agrees to, while discussing how he is one of the most evil men on the planet, and his operatives are equally evil. Before she can rip him in half, Muldoon pulls out a device, which he attempts to disable the rebels' bodies with it, but SCYLLA-028 later halts it after throwing a kunai at his palm. As a result, he is unable to deactivate and lock them in place, and his ultimatum of destroying the entire structure so that no hero may enter it has already been thwarted.

He simply laughs despite his wound and presses a button that allows their confrontation to be livestreamed. He explains PROJECT's true origins, which is that the megacorporation was founded by an extraterrestrial, desperate tyrannical god who wanted to control Nexonia Prime and destroy it once his empire had gained total control of it; in doing so, he founded a megacorporation that was passed down to him at the time of his unlikely death at the hands of BISHOP-805. He showed them a holographic projection of the *Darklord* and the things he knew about the lord because the rebels had no idea who this god was. The rebels were taken back his words seriously, but counteracts by stating that PROJECT isn't that powerful anymore since they have lost the war, and he is cornered, with no tyrannical god to protect such greedy mortal like him.

Knowing the fact, He has pressed another type of button on a table, which is a DRC-09 Cyclops robotic drone designed to obey his commands as an intelligent combat robot. However, the rebels are unaware of this; Which forced them to physically sedate him and later brought somewhere in the Aryaine Kingdom. It was the city of Beethoven, with a massive stadium prepared for him, surrounded by large screens that are readied to play videos of him being evil, his quotes and unseen footage.

### Death

As his day of damnation arrives, he is left in nothing but deafening silence as he witnesses billions of people watching him on stage as the G/NEX warriors drag him into the centre for all to see; to capitalise on this, ASHE-159 wanted everyone to witness all the wrong that he did through the Reel TEC screens surrounding the stage, which he attempted to disable, but he is ultimately defenceless as he lacks any means of protecting himself; BRIENNE-218 pushes him, and ties him up to avoid any escape attempts, all while the rebels watch over him. As he suffers from the public's censure, such as being assaulted by thrown objects and liquor splashed throughout his body, he attempts to break free, and managed to press a button on his neck. This summoned the DRC-09 Cyclops and caused mayhem, only for PSYLOCKE-832 to destroy it and it was rendered ineffective, allowing the G/NEX to capitalise on his defeat.

In the end, Lundgren's reign of terror came to a brutal and public conclusion. He was captured by the G/NEX warriors and subjected to the wrath of the nevanity. Despite his desperate attempts to escape, he faced the consequences of his actions. Lundgren's final moments were marked by a public trial, where he was condemned by the masses, leading to a fiery end.

Muldoon Lundgren's life and legacy serve as a cautionary tale of the destructive potential of unchecked ambition and cruelty. His rise to power, marked by violence and manipulation, ultimately led to his downfall and a reckoning by those he had oppressed and victimized.

## Legacy

PROJECT currently suffers from their defeat, with his death and their dormant headquarters is left with nothing but corpses and destroyed machinery. With no one left to rule their thousands-yet remaining Command Line soldiers, SHADOW was called upon by ANNIHILATOR himself, knowing that he is the key to revive the megacorporation; Even saluting him as his "true leader". However, despite his best efforts, SHADOW has been killed by SHIRO-113, leaving him with only one option: LANTERN-000. Apparently, he got killed. Due to these setbacks, ANNIHILATOR vows to restore the megacorporation by himself as he strives to rebuild it from the ground. He failed, which later sealed all their fate, but possibly not the overlord himself.

The horrifying Lundgren's image and influence on the entirety of nevanity will be rememberer forever. He is known as the "Most Evil Man in History" because he is indirectly responsible for the deaths of billions of people as a result of global oppression, colonialism, and dominance. As a new year begins, a different era of heroes emerges; Salazar Progektö, the megacorporation's propaganda head, is now leading a society of terrorists hellbent on restoring PROJECT, while being supported by S.O.L.A.C.E. It is a corporation obsessed with science and technology, and both factions share the same, collective goal. Some even sought to restore him as they saw him as the ideal of the new megacorporation, while the rest knew that a reincarnated mecha tyrant is a far better choice.

This demonstrates that Lundgren's influence on the planet lasted FAR beyond his death, and he will be remembered for in the history of Nexonia Prime itself.

## Personality

Muldoon Lundgren possesses a personality that is both captivating and deeply manipulative. He is known for his narcissism, charisma, and commanding presence, often using his powerful oratory skills to sway and control others. His cunning and manipulation have been instrumental in achieving his desires and maintaining his vast influence over Nexonia Prime.
Lundgren's public image is one of philanthropy and benevolence, carefully cultivated to mask his darker intentions. He presents himself as *The Saviour of Nexonia*, all while pursuing his insatiable hunger for wealth, ambition, and power. Beneath the facade of a benevolent leader lies an individual driven by insecurity and a relentless ego, constantly seeking recognition, success, and dominance.

Despite his philanthropic pretenses, Lundgren is cruel and ruthless, ready to subject nevanity to the oppression of his megacorporation. He is not hesitant to personally select individuals for torment and transformation into cyborgs, deriving sadistic pleasure from their suffering while delegating the gruesome work to his subordinates.

Lundgren's character is marked by fear, particularly in the face of his downfall. He attempts to negotiate for his life when confronted and is willing to take refuge within the SUPREME headquarters to avoid capture. Ultimately, he is revealed as a cowardly hypocrite who fails to recognize the enormity of his own misdeeds, which have caused untold death and suffering to billions of nevians. In the end, his life is cut short due to his desperate efforts to escape the public, meeting a fate brought upon him by the innocent victims of his tyranny.

## Abilities

Muldoon Lundgren has no innate powers. He relies on his intelligence, skill and wealth to dominate the planet Nexonia Prime through the use of his corporation.

### Skills

* **Expert tactician**: Muldoon was a skilled tactician who carefully planned his rise to power by *seizing* the word he got from the Darklord after the latter's untimely death and as a result, he is currently PROJECT corporation's owner. As a result, he always has a plan no matter the situation.

* **Master manipulator**: Muldoon was a skilled manipulator and capable of deceiving regular people with ease, relying on a charismatic and persuasive nature to expertly deceive people to receive the things he needs. Even the mightiest warriors got fooled, but it later worn off by defecting from Muldoon's megacorporation.

* **Skilled Combatant**: He had some degree of skill in Hand-to-hand combat and the use of firearms. Muldoon appears to be an expert marksman, however he relies on security to defend himself.

## Quotes

### Puppet, Puppeteer

> "The truth is, I don't originally own this, but rather a Tyrant of immense galactic-level threat. I am not able to object through his demands, knowing I have no power against him. But still, he gave this giant corporation."
>
>

* In this quote, Lundgren openly acknowledges that he is not the original owner or creator of PROJECT. Instead, he attributes the establishment of the megacorporation to a cosmic tyrant of immense power, the Darklord. This admission underscores the idea that Lundgren is, in fact, subservient to a higher authority, and he doesn't possess the autonomy to act independently.
* Lundgren's statement suggests that he was not a willing participant in the creation and takeover of PROJECT. The phrase, "I am not able to object through his demands," indicates that he was coerced or forced into this role by the Darklord. It paints a picture of Lundgren as a pawn in the Darklord's larger scheme, compelled to carry out the tyrant's wishes.
* Despite his lack of choice in the matter, Lundgren acknowledges that the Darklord bestowed upon him control over the giant corporation. This act of giving PROJECT to Lundgren symbolizes the transfer of power and responsibility, making him the de facto owner and leader of the megacorporation.
* Overall, this quote reveals the precarious position in which Lundgren finds himself. He is burdened with the weight of leading a vast and powerful organization, PROJECT, yet he is constantly aware of the shadow of the Darklord's influence and control hanging over him. It adds layers of complexity to Lundgren's character, as he navigates a world where he is both puppet and puppeteer, a reluctant figurehead of immense power.

### Spoken

* "In a world where power rules supreme, PROJECT reigns unchallenged. We shape the destiny of Nexonia Prime, and I am the architect of that destiny."
* "They call me a villain, but what I've built is a testament to nevian ingenuity, or rather, nevanity's will to dominate."
* "The weak will always complain about the strong. But true strength comes from bending the world to your will, not bowing to its whims."
* "History is written by the victors, and I intend to be the author of our age."
* "In the chaos of war, one man's hero is another man's villain. I'll gladly bear that burden for the sake of PROJECT's vision."
* "I've seen countless empires rise and fall, but PROJECT will endure as a beacon of order in a chaotic world."
* "To achieve greatness, one must make hard choices. I've made them so that others won't have to."
* "The world may despise me, but I'll be damned if I let them forget me."
* "Power is not given; it is taken. And I've taken more than my fair share."
* "When you control the narrative, you control EVERYTHING. PROJECT's story is one of dominance and unyielding ambition."

## Trivia

### General

* Known for his insufferable personality, he is the type of rich person that anyone should avoid on a daily basis, however; He is less tolerable than Michael Nexima.
* Muldoon Lundgren was heavily diagnosed with megalomania, psychopathic tendencies and narcissism. This furthermore makes him more evil than a regular tyrant.
* At one point, he wanted Michael Nexima to join, knowing his similar personality. However, Nexima quickly refused as their ideologies aren't similar and the latter is concerned on protecting, and saving the planet.
* He can earn 4.3 Billion credits per two hours in average.
* Almost entirely a non-combatant, relying on security bots for his own self protection, but he seems halfway decent on using guns and brawling with basic Hand-to-hand combat skills.
* He had a hijacked DRC-09 Cyclops as his personal bodyguard. In fact, it is an exotic design that does not even come from either Nexonia Prime nor Colossus Prime.
* Has been assaulted by PROJECT MEDARDA at some point.
* Unfortunately, all the DRC-09s are seized by the Panamoan Republic.
* During an interview in 2996, Muldoon admitted that he doesn't feel anything for being indirectly responsible for mass genocide.

### Developmental Notes

* Muldoon Lundgren is designed through the evil corporate businessman character archetype, albeit more evil and methodical.
* He is clearly the main villain in the main storyline of *PROJECT-G/NEX Chronicles*, if not PROJECT ANNIHILATOR posing a far more significant threat.
* Early drafts for the second storyline show that Muldoon has a daughter named Orianna, who strives to avenge his father through joining the Societas Renegare and becoming a ruthless infiltrator of the Legion.
* Muldoon initially has superior combat skills, but it was exchanged for his tactical and intellectual capabilities.
* An older draft of ACT-67 for *Bleeding Edge: Ultimatum* showcases Muldoon as the final antagonist, turned into the most powerful cyborg. When he is defeated, PROJECT ANNIHILATOR will follow.
* Muldoon's nationality has been changed from Ruthian, Latvian to Aryan.
* An older idea for *Bleeding Edge: Ultimatum* saw Muldoon becoming the final threat by infusing himself with the Darklord.
* Another thing, in the original draft, Muldoon has a family and a daughter. His wife is a "robot" who simply follows anything he demands.