Salazar Progektö

**Salazar Progektö**, the visionary founder and once-mighty leader of the Societas Renegare, embarked on a quest with a singular, audacious goal—to restore the PROJECT megacorporation to its former glory. His ambition was rooted in a desire to reshape the world and thwart its perceived bright future, believing that only by returning the megacorporation to power could they also resurrect its most formidable leader, LORD ANNIHILATOR. However, this ambition ultimately led to his own downfall and banishment to the Digital Realm by the Tyrannical Supreme himself.

## Biography

### Background

Salazar Morgenthau Progektö is born around the year 2920. Growing up as a fervent supporter of the megacorporation, He knew that PROJECT dominating their planet was the key to their future, and made it a far better place, regardless of the obvious genocide and oppression that the nevanity must endure for many years to come. Despite popular belief, his family was also sympathetic of his views, and he secretly became the leader of PROJECT in terms of propaganda content. In fact, he created the majority of the propaganda reels, photographs, and short reels. This is a basic example of his anarchistic perspective on the planet.

He remained a dedicated associate of the megacorporation for the rest of his life. He was the first to discover Aether as he grew older, but he kept it a secret. He consumed a small amount of it to obtain immortality, or to become ageless. As the year 3020 approaches, he has formed the Corporate Renegades, knowing that the megacorporation has entrusted him with leading his own group in the event that they fall, posing a challenge for him: If PROJECT falls, he will lead a society to bring it back, regardless of what their methods are.

Unfortunately, he never saw the light of day as he is now banished to a dangerous world.

### New Generation of Heroes

#### Prelude

Salazar is left with just one purpose now that PROJECT has fallen and a new age of heroes has begun: restore the megacorporation at any cost. To assist him achieve his goal, he gradually extended his organisation, a cult he dubbed the Corporate Renegades. As a result of being saved from certain death, he enlists the services of Templar Vanguard, serving as his right hand man. They discovered Aether and utilised it to their advantage with him on their side. Knowing that the planet is mourning Ashe's sacrifice and the deaths of the fallen heroes, he attempts to exploit this by establishing their supremacy.

#### Welcome back to the corporation

S.O.L.A.C.E found his organisation and introduced themselves to his gang. Salazar is impressed to learn that they have a straightforward purpose in mind; he simply assumes that an alliance is worthwhile. Though this was primarily due to his personal meeting with SCODOK, as well as his knowledge that his society's strength is inferior to the larger corporation, and the giant-headed maniac can probably kill him for insubordination, explaining his rapid suggestion for an alliance.

As he gives Mimeographer a tour on his base, he showcases them the source of power that can potentially counter the new age of heroes and technology: Aether. He also discovers that there are large amounts of it in Avarshi.

#### New Year, Same Problems

Through his direct order Templar Vanguard ordered the Corporate Renegades to intercept the current location of The Trinity. As Henry, Amanda and Lidia had made it to the subway of Ravenclaw, the operatives; Consisting of, Dark Python, Sinister Teeth and Nightfall, have opened fire and caused the trio to disperse, after Amanda was knocked out of debris momentarily. The gunfight ends in a lucky stalemate after Lidia throw a few QD12 Cover Generators to barricade them and make their way to the NEW/G HQ. Much to Salazar's chagrin, vanguard reported heavy casualties in their ranks.

However, he was undeterred, knowing that they are the weak link of the NEW/G if they managed to join. Templar Vanguard later admits that he as daughter. Progektö subsequently announces that he should see her because she can be of significant help to their goal, not realising that Alissandre, the Night Breeze, is already a candidate to the heroes, owing to Fiona Vance.

#### Rise of a new Evil

After employing technology to find Aether deposits, Salazar sent his men to Avarshi to mine the resources, knowing that this may turn the tide of their agenda and potentially challenge Nextech's technological supremacy. As the site is located in Vuraki, some people have died from cold, requiring the majority of them to wear thicker clothes while they continue their mining endeavours. When he notices that they are making steady progress, he summons Yellowjacket Wolf for protection. He was only partially present during the minings, spending most of his time in the concealed base in Na'Raka.

Despite his intelligence, it took him too late to realise someone was already scouting the convoy. He deduces that it can be either Fiona Vance or her new recruit, which he knows her as "Ashe's protégé", the young woman's popular nickname when she was sighted during the late hero's funeral.

### Operation: New Troubles

#### Prodigy's Intervention

Salazar was taken aback when Lunar Frost intercepted their convoy and destroyed their supposed new supplies of Aether. As a result, he orders a hundred of their renegade operatives to deal with her, likely thinking that the numbers would put her formidable skills to the test; that is, until all of them are wiped out, and Yellowjacket Wolf is shot down and plummets to the freezing waters. He advises the Templar Vanguard to reorganise their forces against her, while also suggesting that Obsidian Rush could be the key to stopping her if his judgement is certain and unbiased.

#### New Rivalry

Salazar Progektö has been furious by Lunar Frost's completion of her first mission, declaring that the Aether they discovered should not be lost again. As a result, he directs the Templar Vanguard to deal with her, knowing she is Fiona Vance's new yet exceptional recruit. As a result, an increasing number of Corporate Renegades have sought out the prodigy. Salazar also stated that she is "Ashe's protégé", and her success in destroying their convoy and Aether supply should not be overlooked, since it now gives any renegade the opportunity to kill her and be rewarded.

#### S.O.L.A.C.E Means Business

As they found themselves at an unlikely alliance with S.O.L.A.C.E, the corporation declared war on the legion of heroes, whilst Salazar takes their order to mine an even larger amount of Aether at Vuraki, the coldest place in Nexonia Prime and a giant glacier, since the temperatures are usually 84°C to 94°C by average, most of their men equipped themselves with winter gear to survive the frigid cold as they mine the crystals. Knowing that S.O.L.A.C.E has found their base thanks to Templar Vanguard, he did not waste time to order his men on accompanying the corporate mechs and troops as they slowly surround their headquarters.

#### A Revelation Unfolds

As they lost the failed destruction of the NEW/G and their base, Templar Vanguard reports to him that Lunar Frost is present with his daughter, Alissandre. Furious of the discovery, Salazar wanted to reward any renegade who kills the prodigy with a massive sum of credits and a lifetime of luxurious benefits such as expensive vehicles and mansions. He also said to Luis that the prodigy is none other than Ashe's daughter, which earns the latter's surprise, admitting that she felt like a myth due to the sudden appearance of her in 3026.

### Brightblasting Adventure

Salazar has increased their operations all around the planet as he turns the black market to his favour. In return, Templar Vanguard leads a team of highly skilled Renegades, in order to tip the scales into their favour.

Salazar was able to gather Aether supplies after the partially successful mining operations in Vuraki, but he is later disappointed by their failure to defeat the heroes in the same country, and he even suggests to SCODOK that they deploy their own cybernetic warriors into the battlefield, knowing that their Aether enhanced monstrosities are slightly insufficient to deal with them. Vanguard, on the other hand, makes one suggestion for defeating the legion of heroes. His proposal was to meet with his daughter, proclaiming that she will join their ranks in exchange for information on their future operations.

He was clearly impressed. To his surprise, ADLEHR later joins the Renegades. Knowing that their group is partnered with S.O.L.A.C.E, he chose to remain loyal to their cause and avoid being independent, knowing that the corporation can easily end them in times of betrayal. Furthermore, he has attacked a bank in the Aryaine Kingdom by himself, escaping with the entire money inside the vault while easily evading authorities. He chooses Knight's meeting point to be Ruj, knowing that it is lawless for many years since its inception.

After their disastrous meeting, they both agreed to work on a superweapon that SCODOK has been tampering with, a giant satellite weapon capable of firing Aether-enhanced plasma beams that annihilates anything caught in blast.

### Unshakeable Revelation

#### Prelude

Salazar and Templar Vanguard have refined a design for S.O.L.A.C.E's powerful Aether-powered direct energy weapon, which they tested by destroying a mountaintop somewhere in Frostvile. SCODOK declares that after testing its full capabilities and progressing beyond the prototype stage, it is their one true way of annihilating the heroes once and for all, knowing that blasting their headquarters is an easy way to secure their victory, if most of them are inside the base, as he suspects. Salazar later refused to join his own Renegades as S.O.L.A.C.E had launched a massive army to encircle the headquarters, preferring to see the base destroyed through their screens.

#### Invasion - Watching the Scenery

Whilst he and Vanguard are somewhere in the Panamoan Republic, having the CHIMERA's fire controls, Salazar witnesses the combined forces of the renegades and S.O.L.A.C.E giving the Panamoan military and the NEW/G a hard time as the heroes are struggling to defend their base, but are able to put up a long lasting fight against their own army. As they managed to rebound and turn the tide, Vanguard quickly enables the CHIMERA in order to fire its devastating beam.

Salazar even had the audacity to take a picture of the tragedy regarding the heroes' base being destroyed and he poses in front of it as the scenery is seen on the background. He is also confirmed to visit the ruins of their base, even meeting Templar Vanguard's daughter, Bloodlust.

#### The Next Warmother - Ruling the Land of Ice

Salazar has longed for this day, as they have taken over Avarshi in a relatively short period of time, this could potentially be his grand plan to expand their already massive base and establish a skyscraper in similar fashion to the SUPREME headquarters, knowing that their goal of ruling the new era of the megacorporation isn't far-fetched. To carry out this plan, the renegades have taken over various regions of Avarshi, slaughtering cities and glaciers at every turn, and using violence as a means of controlling the country in their own way. The only thing that brings him down is the fact that, despite his brilliance and tactical prowess, the Corporate Renegades are incapable of invading Frostvile, which is densely populated.

Thinking of the best way to demoralise the heroes should they ever return, he issues a major order to everyone in Vuraki: Kill Lunar Frost. The renegades immediately got ecstatic, as the prodigy, along with Fiona Vance, has proven to be the worst foes they've ever faced in their year of war against the heroes. To his chagrin, Templar Vanguard changed his order to capture instead. As they know Frostvile inhabits a tribe of the deceased Ashe, his lieutenant points out that killing her would nullify their chances of sending a message to terrorise the planet to their doom. He eventually gives in and accepts reality.

As they captured the prodigy, he and Vanguard wasted no time questioning her about her whereabouts. As Lunar Frost refuses to answer, Salazar simply suggested everyone to do whatever they want to torture her, should she ever refuse any question. When their efforts are futile, Bloodlust has a private conversation with him and suggests that she should take care of it. Knowing Vanguard's daughter is just as capable as him, he entrusts her the task of interrogating her privately in her own methods. He did not care how long, as long as she managed to say anything.

Bloodlust, unbeknownst to him, has taken advantage of the opportunity to do something unforgivable. Perhaps this is the key to his downfall, as he thought everything goes in according to plan, unaware of an impending betrayal, or the uprising of Madeleine, the Lunar Frost. As he had a lot of free time in his hands, he contacts Yellowjacket Wolf alongside Vanguard, offering him a place in the renegades, as they intend to cut ties with them if they managed to take over Avarshi with success.

#### The Next Warmother - Sudden Change

Salazar takes note of her words through a security camera as Lunar Frost *deceives* them that the legionnaires are scattered throughout the Northern lands, but the entire thing has worked against them, as Bloodlust was clearly knocked out after the interrogation, prompting them to intercept her to prevent her escape. Salazar taunts her as she approaches the Inner Haven's exit and is about to press the button to open the door, knowing that she can be killed on the spot because they are all approaching her fully armed and she lacks a firearm.

Before he can execute her and enact their plan against the city of Frostvile, numerous Iceborn warriors penetrated and rescued her as Salazar was about to kill her in the head with a handgun. While they are able to kill a few warriors, all of them, including Salazar, becomes trapped in a block of ice after they threw explosives at them to prevent them from interfering. Safe to say, he was furious. Reaper later breaks free using his scythe and does the same to them. Due to Lunar Frost's escape, Salazar only wanted her to be dead, and use her corpse to demoralise the Iceborn locals at Frostvile.

#### Fear the Warmother - Audacity for a Meeting

> "You've been better than I remembered. Shame you are the enemy and the fact that you have done all this to become their leader. How noble."
> "Goodbye, Madeleine. You have no where to run as we blow your tribe into pieces."
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Angered by their lack of progress in conquering Frostvile, Salazar realises that the only way for his group to successfully take control of the city was to negotiate with its inhabitants, notably the tribe of Clementia. Without hesitation, he tells them all to embark on a trek to finish their conquest, forcing them to walk the icy cold on foot as he informs them that they will be meeting the tribe with his intention of taking Frostvile and killing them afterwards. He has an angry and determined expression on his face, and he is not hesitant to show off his rising power inside him as a result of his Aether addiction.

Upon meeting the tribe, he is surprised to see them in front immediately, meaning the tribe anticipated their presence. Nightfall suggests that they should ready in case for a fight, which they all brought guns with them. As he expects their leader after getting involved in a verbal argument with Khalsa, they loaded their guns in accordance to their demands, wanting to see their leader, even if he/she is weak. However, snow disrupts as the Warmother arrives. To his surprise, it was Lunar Frost.

He is amused to see the young prodigy accomplishing a lot, by looking at her outfit and bow, Salazar knew that she was Ashe's daughter. The Corporate Renegades lined up in formation, speaking out their intention of negotiating with the tribe, knowing that their primitive (he didn't notice the warriors armed with rifles), the tribe can potentially accept their request and give up their city. However, the prodigy gets sick of them using her codename, now wanting to be referred in their real name.

Madeleine denies their offer, telling him and the renegades that the tribe is far more powerful than they realise. Salazar then informs them that if they accept his offer to take over Avarshi, they will be spared. Regardless of his tone, Madeleine recognises his bluff and reminds out that he will simply use the country to take over the planet in order to revive the megacorporation. Madeleine even alerts them of a marked zone before he can say anything, knowing that they constructed it to rebuild the PROJECT headquarters, SUPREME. As their negotiations failed, they raised their weapons and shot dozens of the tribe, but Madeleine immediately draws her bow, surprising the renegades, who initially assumed it was a "fancy prop." Salazar also noticed Bloodlust's brief stare into her, claiming that she will have the chance to kill her.

Salazar then quickly reacted by throwing a left hook at Madeleine, which the latter dodges and fights him through Hand-to-hand combat. He orders for the renegades to attack them at all costs as he faces the Warmother herself. He remarks that she grew far more skilled and stronger than ever. Madeleine notices that his left arm allows for a more powerful punch, which she dodges until he managed to hit her in the stomach, causing her great harm and the tribe then hurls their spears at her, forcing Salazar to retreat for the first time.

Nightfall then gets wounded as the Warmother shot her with an arrow, after she managed to trap her as the renegades attempted to fight her up close, to no avail. The tribe still remains in their position, which Salazar ordered them to bomb them, much to Madeleine's worried expression, in which Salazar mocks her and gives her his last words to her.

As the Corporate Renegades retreat in a losing fight, Fiona Vance then stops his advance by pointing her sword at him.

##### Fear the Warmother - Two Leaders, Different Sides

> "Now, NOW is the time to end this. I'm going to rip your heart out!"
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Fiona has long awaited for the moment to kill him. Salazar admits the same, but he looks to dispose of her quickly, seeing that she travelled alone in the icy lands, remarking that is her downfall of the legion under her way of leadership. As he intends to kill her quick, Fiona does not want him to end it quick, pulling out her sword in the process. Salazar laughs, and tore his left sleeve to reveal his arm. Fiona is shocked, but taunts him that the power of Aether isn't the way to change an era, nor can be used to the wrong hands, like him. Salazar counteracts by stating that Nextech was only made because a business titan was forced by the people.

He quickly disposes of her despite her sword. Clearly, his left arm perfectly counters her sword, appearing briefly invulnerable from the blade despite its vibrating frequencies. As he was about to deliver a flaming left punch to tear her heart out, Fiona uses the opportunity to stab him in the stomach, forcing him to retreat and kick her to the ground, confirming that it was an equal fight, all while leaving Templar Vanguard to deal with her. As his own society and men fell from the tribe of Clemirosans, he later opened their secret base for the surviving renegades, dismayed by Vanguard's words that they have lost.

### New Heroes, Another Ultimatum

#### The Calm Before the Storm

As the Corporate Renegades are recuperating with heavy losses and majority of their elite operatives killed, Phantom Wolf, the PROJECT soldier from a bygone era, has defected from S.O.L.A.C.E, which Salazar welcomed him, and encourages him to enlighten the entirety of his people should he arrive at their new base, knowing that someone from that corporation has a plan to deal with their predicament. When Phantom Wolf made it inside the "Inner Haven 2.0", the renegades have welcomed him and urged about his ultimate plan for them to finally succeed on taking over Frostvile and the whole planet.

Salazar realised it was a simple, but flawless plan: Phantom Wolf removed his helmet, proving that he and Frazier Lashley had resurrected a living, enormous machine from the past. Salazar was not convinced and demanded a photograph after an explanation. The soldier instantly handed him an image of Sublevel 19A, which revealed the constructed bodies of ANNIHILATOR in the factory. The renegades all stare in astonishment as they all points out that if he is alive, he could use one of those bodies through his mind. Phantom Wolf concludes their conversation by confirming that he was not killed, but rather injured to the point of perceived death, and used his damaged but capable mind to travel into the underground facility.

With finally a way to destroy the heroes and legionnaires once and for all, Salazar reached the best moments of his vicious crusade as the Anarchist leader of the renegades.

#### Salazar's True Power

Not fearing death as he consumes more Aether has enhanced his body, Salazar stands on top of their base, towering over his brothers and sisters, enacting a great speech to boost the renegades' morale against their sworn enemies. In order to capitalise their agenda, he photographs himself and the other renegades, not fearing the fact that the media can use it to their media, the vengeful anarchist is now awaiting for one of his snipers to blow an Iceborn's head off, to officially start their final battle.

However, as one sniper detected Gwyneth Forgesteel and her allies, Sinister Teeth's head is blown off by someone in the Clemirosans, which was revealed to be Nightfall. Salazar did not care about her identity and ordered them to counter snipe, to which he is horrified to see a bright beam of light emerging on top of them, which was none other than Brienne CRIMSONITE's JUDGEMENT. He used an energy shield to protect them all, but it gets destroyed and they are all scattered from the base. Templar Vanguard managed to snap him out of his idyllic state and asks him about their tactics, which he simply proclaims, to unleash his true power.

Salazar commands a massive number of tanks, cloned mercenaries, aircraft, mechs, and even a dropship to deploy into the fight to defeat their opponents with their overwhelming numbers and pure strength. He was, nevertheless, taken aback by their tenacity. As he watches his opponents being slain, he picks up a rifle and joins the fight, telling all of his men to keep their firing under control so that they don't accidentally kill him. Salazar then proceeds to shoot down a couple Clemirosans until his forces lose the upper hand, forcing him to fight strategically as fighting head-on is fruitless, realising that they have been outmatched and their mechas have been damaged by an unknown adversary.

He is then left with no choice to but to fight Fiona Vance, whom was eager to end the rivalry between the NEW/G and the Corporate Renegades, once and for all. Clearly, he knew it is the end of his terror, but he hopes that despite the death of Phantom Wolf, his ultimatum would rise upon the heroes. Salazar then shoots a Panamoan soldier after refusing to surrender

#### Salazar's Clear End

Salazar then challenged the Legionnaires to a fight, declaring that he is unafraid to face them despite the numbers advantage, and his newfound Aether power enabled him to equal the veteran warriors, brutally killing Gwyneth by stabbing her in the stomach with her own sword. He also defeated Spartacus by hitting him hard with his left arm, fracturing his jaw and knocking him out. Later, he breaks Benjamin's arm and is ready to tear it from his body when Fiona intervenes and promptly begs a rematch, which he accepted, pulling out his .45 pistol then throws it at her feet.

Fiona then fights him through the use of her sword, but Salazar is able to survive and uses his left arm to block the strikes. He only used Hand-to-hand combat and refuses to lose. When he got the upper hand, the three factions have attempted to interfere, but Fiona asks them to avoid intervention, desiring to continue their duel, where he demonstrated his enhanced strength through his left arm. Managing to break a rib, Fiona then outsmarts him after he narrowly snapped her neck by stabbing him thrice, in the chest.

He drops down as he is left for dead. At this point, he clearly lost everything that meant to him. Templar Vanguard was captured right in front of his eyes, proclaiming that it is the heroes' foolish decision to imprison him, while he is unable to do anything, as his body is still recuperating from stab wounds.

Mimeographer was able to pull him to safety, before donning an Iron Man Armour after hiding when he almost killed Lunar Frost.

### Foreboding Redemption

As Mimeographer is killed by Iron Man and he was left with virtually nothing at his disposal, he has managed to hide from authorities, escaping any inspection or detection from locals or the Clemirosans. As he stumbled upon a lone mountain in Vuraki to heal himself, LORD ANNIHILATOR is seen standing on the summit, then sees him, congratulating him for bringing him back to the Physical World, but Salazar loudly confirms that it is Phantom Wolf, which he remembered.

Salazar was delighted to see the tyrant and keeping him alive, while the giant being stares over the harbour and city of Frostvile, seeking to redeem his society that paved the way for his return.

### Banishment

*Main article: Salazar Progektö/Banishment*

Unfortunately for Salazar, the Aether he scavenged from the wreckage of their secondary and major headquarters were useless, as LORD ANNIHILATOR commended him for returning with a purpose, while also noting his renegades for their efforts despite their demise. When he asked the tyrant whether he might serve him, the response was considerably worse than he had anticipated. In fact, the tyrant has other intentions for him, knowing how ambitious he is, and Salazar will simply seize the opportunity to govern PROJECT. The massive overlord looked down at him that bears unshakeable fear, that even he cannot fathom or understand.

Without saying a word, Salazar was banished to the Digital Realm that leaves his fate unknown. The world only believed that he died from his wounds in the pits.

## Personality

> "The struggle is what brings us all together. People who have nothing in common, but our support for the megacorporation. For we are, after all, simply one society, and one goal: Restore the glory days of PROJECT, For Emphasis, I don't **care** how violent."
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Salazar Progektö was a charismatic and enigmatic leader, capable of rallying a significant following among displaced fanatics scattered across the globe. His charismatic influence was such that many were willing to risk their lives to support and shelter him. He possessed an extreme, uncompromising vision of an ideal society, one rooted in the past during the reign of PROJECT, marked by what he considered to be a harsh but genuine reality, filled with poverty, suffering, and war. Salazar was driven by a deep-seated resentment towards the new era of heroes and prosperity, which he believed had made society complacent and weakened.

He harbored megalomaniacal tendencies, firmly convinced that his ideology and way of life were the only path to experiencing the world's true harshness. Despite his delusions, Salazar exhibited exceptional intelligence, adept at manipulating global agencies to carry out his plans for global anarchy. His intelligence was complemented by his charismatic aura, which enabled him to sway billions to his cause. His personal experiences of loss, grief, poverty, suffering, and rage towards the wealthy elite fueled his unrelenting drive.

Salazar reveled in the cult of personality he cultivated, with his stronghold in Na'Raka, Avarshi, serving as both his personal sanctuary and a living embodiment of his philosophy. Propaganda posters bearing his image adorned the city, and he often delivered triumphant speeches, bolstering the morale and resolve of his followers.

However, as Salazar's power grew, so did his obsession with absolute authority. His desire for vengeance against those he perceived as obstacles, including S.O.L.A.C.E, consumed him. His true malevolence became evident when evidence of medical experimentation and the deaths of prisoners of war emerged, all under his orders, demonstrating his ruthless pursuit of power without remorse.

Salazar Progektö became obsessed with absolute power after Madeleine Clemirosa aka Lunar Frost escaped and the Iceborn people fought back, soon hoping to exact his vengeance on those he blamed or stood in his way, including S.O.L.A.C.E. His menacing nature is further revealed when many discover the POWs who died of medical experimentation with MANTICORE at a Renegade prison camp, which was due to him ordering Frazier Lashley to gas the innocents throughout Salazar felt no regret for his deeds, dying a power-hungry lunatic who believed he could bring back the megacorporation to recreate an forgotten era.

Despite his decline, Salazar Progektö remained steadfast in his belief that death was not a disgrace but rather a transition. He clung to the hope that LORD ANNIHILATOR would redeem him and catalyze the resurgence of the megacorporation, even as he faced the consequences of his actions and languished in the Digital Realm.

## Abilities

Salazar Progektö, the formidable and cunning leader of the Societas Renegare, possesses a range of extraordinary abilities, augmented by his consumption of Aether. These abilities make him a formidable adversary in his quest to restore the PROJECT and reestablish global dominance.

His body has undergone significant modifications due to his excessive use of Aether. As a result, he possesses enhanced physical strength and speed, surpassing the limits of ordinary and peak nevians. His physical prowess allows him to perform feats of strength and agility that far exceed the capabilities of most individuals. However, it's worth noting that while Salazar Progektö's Aether-infused abilities grant him incredible power, they come at a price. The excessive use of Aether has altered his physical form and driven him to the brink of megalomania, making him increasingly ruthless and obsessed with power.

For Salazar Progektö, the side effects and physical deformities caused by Aether are a small price to pay for the might and abilities it bestows upon him. As an unapologetic megalomaniac driven by a relentless desire for power, he views his Aether-induced transformation as a means to achieve his malevolent ambitions, no matter the cost.

### Powers

* **Aether-Enhanced Physiology**: As Salazar was addicted on applying Aether into his bloodstream, the chemical soon altered his body, making him posses great power that no one has ever seen before.
	+ **Enhanced Strength**: Due to his enhancements, Salazar's physical strength is amplified to great levels, but not on par with Alphas but rather with his Ultranevian fellows. This allows him to strike way harder than he can normally demonstrate and lift objects seven times his weight. A great example of his strength is him quickly knocking out Madeleine with a single body shot, leaving her vulnerable to the point of the tribe carrying her to safety.
	+ **Enhanced Durability**: Salazar's enhanced body allows him to withstand severe injuries that he normally shouldn't. However, when Fiona Vance stabbed him with an SCH-13 Pulse sword, he only survived through sheer luck, as their is no way he would survive it.
	+ **Defensive Barriers**: Salazar has the unique ability to create barriers made from Aether. These barriers are highly durable and can withstand a wide range of attacks, including blades and projectiles. They serve as a formidable defense against conventional weapons, rendering him nigh invulnerable to most forms of assault. Larger bullets, explosives, and anti-tank munitions may pose a threat, but he can still rely on his barriers to mitigate the damage.
	+ **Shapeshifting Blade**: In addition to its defensive capabilities, Salazar's Aether-infused arm can be used offensively. With sufficient momentum, he can transform his left arm into a massive knife-like weapon, capable of impaling and incapacitating enemies. This deadly ability allows him to strike swiftly and lethally in close-quarters combat. However, he can simply use his left arm as a "knife" for easier use.

### Skills

* **Master Leader** : Salazar is well-known for his remarkable leadership abilities. Under his command, the Corporate Renegades managed to grow to a considerable extent six years later, since his plan to achieve their aim was to extend themselves into an army, which will increase their chances of success.

* **Brilliant Tactician**: Salazar is a genius level tactician as he secretly operated Corporate Renegades from behind the scenes since 3020 without leaving any evidence of his connection them for authorities to find out, until he decided to debut the evil society in the new era of heroes. He has military-level efficiency in distributing and planning tactics or strategies.

* **Skilled Combatant**: Salazar has considerable levels of combat skill. He is more than accurate than a regular soldier with a rifle, and his Hand-to-hand combat expertise exceeds that of Henry Prescott and partially match Lunar Frost.

## Trivia

### General

* It is crucial to note that while Aether enhanced his physical abilities, it did not lay the foundation for his megalomaniacal personality. Salazar was already a megalomaniac prior to his Aether augmentation. Instead, the drug exacerbated his existing personality traits, driving him further into madness and ruthlessness. The Aether infusion transformed him into an Ultranevian terrorist, consumed by his fanatical vision.
* Salazar Progektö hails from the nation of Radrenia and was raised in Nordival. Before his transformation into a terrorist leader, he worked as a weapons designer, specializing in chemical weaponry. This background in weapon development likely contributed to his formidable tactical and strategic acumen.
* He harbored a deep resentment for Fiona Vance, particularly when she assumed leadership of the G/NEX (later known as the NEW/G or the Legion) in the new era. Her ascendancy represented a significant obstacle to his vision for the world. In response, he sought a partnership with S.O.L.A.C.E, a corporation aligned with his society's goal, in an effort to counter her influence and advance his radical agenda.
* Salazar dislikes Evalkan firearms, and is fond of Western weaponry instead.
* He apparently has enhanced levels of strength, durability and speed.

### Developmental Notes

* Salazar Progektö's exile to the Digital Realm was a harrowing experience for him. He learned firsthand that this virtual dimension offered no luxuries, power, or freedom. It was an eternity of isolation and torment, a stark contrast to the world he had sought to reshape. His exile was not solely a consequence of his society's achievements, but also a result of his ambitious attempt to supplant LORD ANNIHILATOR as the leader in the theoretical reformation of PROJECT. This ambition and subsequent failure sealed his fate in the Digital Realm.
* He does not enjoy coffee, or tea. His only choice is alcoholic.
* His fate is left unknown.