Corporate Renegades

## Societas Renegare

The **Societas Renegare**, an brutal and shadowy organization also known by various aliases such as *Salazar's Circle*, the *Society of Renegades*, or the *Cult of Megacorp*, emerged five years prior to the cataclysmic collapse of the megacorporation. Their genesis coincided with the utopian era of the G/NEX celebration, which obscured their clandestine activities. Their primary objective, ever since their inception, has been the resurrection of PROJECT, the embodiment of their vision for a perfected world. These renegades seek retribution against nevanity, which they perceive as having wallowed in complacency during peacetime, leading to the downfall of their cherished megacorporation. Their formidable alliance with S.O.L.A.C.E, a malevolent corporation poised to replace their former ally, augments their capability to enact their revenge.

The secretive Inner Haven, shrouded within Na'Raka; Avarshi, serves as the epicenter of the Societas Renegare's operations. Originally constructed as a base for the Winter's Claw in the year 3018, it was subsequently obliterated, only to be replaced by an identical subterranean stronghold. The renegades strategically chose the frigid Northern lands as their headquarters due to their adeptness at adapting to extreme cold, the perception of "primitive" local populations as defenseless, and the region's abundant Aether resources.

However, their aspirations met a tragic fate during the events of *New Heroes, Another Ultimatum*. Despite exerting their full might, the Societas Renegare was eventually vanquished by the combined forces of the Legion, the Panamoan forces, and the Tribe of Clemirosa. Yet, they did achieve a partial measure of their ultimate goal, for LORD ANNIHILATOR's return serves as a glimmer of hope in the renegades' darkest hours.

## History

### Origins

Salazar Progektö founded the Societas Renegare in 3020, beginning by gaining the trust of the megacorporation by mass homicide across the Panamoan Republic, all while leaving no record in their government. As a result of their loyalty to PROJECT, the megacorporation entrusted them with reconstructing their rule the day they were overthrown by their opponents. They were surprised, however, to learn that PROJECT was losing the war, which prompted their main agenda: bring PROJECT back in case they are destroyed by the enemy and the heroes have given the planet its well-deserved independence.

As PROJECT have lost the war, they took advantage of Ashe's sacrifice and established a large base in Na'Raka, the warmest city of Avarshi. They have discovered a large deposit of Aether, which Lord Renegade has saved a few for himself, and used it in the form of vials to enhance himself, mutating him to the point of transforming his left arm, and his skin degrading; While his fellow renegades have started mining the deposits and cutting them to pieces, organising them for transport to a potential convoy. Though their intentions were initially good, they later became supremacists, due to their leader. This was noted by Yellowjacket Wolf.

### Bygone: The Uprising

#### New Generation of Heroes

Their society became dissatisfied with the new age of heroes, allowing the Renegades to shift their tactics to be far more violent, causing mass murder and homicide to acquire attention in Valenthia, Avarshi, and the Aryaine Kingdom. Knowing that they are too small to face the newer G/NEX, now called as NEW/G, Salazar Progektö rallied them to enlist all PROJECT fanatics who share their ideals and their goal of restoring PROJECT and seeing their global dominion, should they ever succeed.

##### New Year, Same Problems

The Renegades have tracked four targets: Former spec ops operator Henry Prescott, Aryan Warcom operative Skullface, intelligence leader Amanda Norcross and intel gatherer Lidia Dionizy Napieralski. Knowing that they intend to join the NEW/G for some reason, they have sent their men such as Dark Python, Sinister Teeth and Nightfall, accompanied by dozens of their armed militia. As they have tracked their position on a subway, they irrevocably killed numerous civilians and a gunfight has consumed the entire subway. Most of the Renegades have proved to be an effective enemy despite only incapacitating Norcross for a moment through rubble and missing most of their shots.

The fight ended in a fortuitous stalemate when Lidia threw numerous QD12 Cover Generators that blocked all of their entrances and Skullface easily killed their men, leaving the elite three renegades to flee and report back to Salazar Progektö. Despite their loss, their leader was not enraged, knowing that they would be the NEW/G's weak link if they ever became members, as they only possessed skills and intelligence over the hero organisation's desire for capable warriors such as Spartacus Brightspear and Gwyneth Forgesteel. Following that, S.O.L.A.C.E granted them permission to extract all conceivable amounts of Aether in Vuraki glacier in Avarshi, to which they had now travelled to gather the deposits.

##### Rise of an Evil

The Renegades have been mining deposits of Aether lead by their second-in-command, Templar Vanguard. To make it less suspicious, their men dressed in tactical gear and took up standard conventional firearms. After mining a large amount of Aether, S.O.L.A.C.E guides them a roadway into Na'Raka, the warmest city of Avarshi, which housed their headquarters in there. Their men loads up the deposits into a single truck, whilst a few jeeps are part of the convoy for protection. It took them a while to load the crystals, and they ensured that no wandering photographer should witness their operations, and drove off.

Salazar Progektö proclaims that Aether is their way to counter the new generation of heroes, since it can inflict suffering and mutations, and it can also fight its opposite, Nextech. As S.O.L.A.C.E covers up for them to stay undetected from the media, the convoy is en route to their base in Na'Raka. Unknown to them, Fiona Vance has sent Lunar Frost to deal with them. Ignoring the danger, the Renegades drive calmly in the road as if nothing is tracking them.

#### Operation: New Troubles

##### The Convoy

Despite the frigid temperatures of Vuraki, they are able to drive well and exit the glacier, now en route to Na'Raka. Te convoy is reasonably armed to protect against any threat. Salazar Progektö provides them the destination to their base, following it exactly as planned. However, it is unusually odd as the road towards Lissandre and Na'Raka are unusually quiet, and lacks any form of authorities or villagers. Salazar states that it must be due to the frigid conditions or they have minimal population.

The convoy perfectly travels until...

##### Prodigy's Intervention

The Corporate Renegades' convoy are halted as Lunar Frost has rigged an explosive charge in Na'Raka, sending their forces into in a disarray as she has sniped them from afar, clearly demonstrating extreme marksmanship skills. She was undetected for a large duration due to her outfit's camouflage, until one Renegade has managed to spot her position, and they all opened fire, suppressing her position and forced her to take cover, but enclosing the distance between her, and the enemy. As a few of them travelled to her location, she swiftly takes them out with Hand-to-hand combat and the others are killed through her elaborated traps, taunting them that they are predictable.

They later suffered when Lunar Frost destroyed the loads inside the truck, which cut off their potential to instantly expand their power, owing to their supply of Aether.

##### Prodigy v Renegades' Speedster

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. She simply eliminated most of her pursuers, forcing Obsidian Rush to meet her alone, and a confrontation ensues as the prodigy is confined in an arena.

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

Templar Vanguard managed to learn the location of the NEW/G headquarters, at Vulcanuschetts. As a result, the entirety of the Renegades have emerged as S.O.L.A.C.E managed to surround their base. The Renegades infiltrated among the public to remain undetected until they converged to their rendezvous as they intend to stop the heroes once and for all, intending to cement their agenda of restoring PROJECT by destroying all the heroes in one place, at the same time. After slipping past the Panamoan military, they all unleashed their mechas and SCODOK orders them to fire on his command.

However, Fiona Vance taunts them as they all failed to enter, the base's defence systems electrocute any detected enemy, and realised that it has a force field. Angered by this, SCODOK now angrily orders them to open fire, only to be interrupted by something: A large amount of grenades thrown at them. Courtesy of Lunar Frost. The prodigy then kills a few more renegade operatives and destroys a a bunch of mechas with a missile launcher, whilst Night Breeze rendered their mechanical firepower useless, even SCODOK was sent to retreat. As a result, the Renegades are sent to a full retreat, angered by their loss.

#### Brightblasting Adventure

The Renegades has heavily utilised Avarshi as their breeding ground to expand their power. In return, they utilise the country so that they can take advantage of Ashe's demise and they all seek to destroy her tomb, disgusted by the very sight of it. However, they have also sent people to the Aryaine Kingdom to gain more momentum.

##### Rise of Nextech

The Corporate Renegades have gone insane and they all sent a mutated beast powered by Aether in an attempt to demoralise the country. However, an individual known as Aldrin Jayce takes note of the situation and quickly suits up, flying into the air and slams down his hammer to the beast, fighting it until it perishes. That is when, the NEXTECH Man, has decided to show the world what he is capable of as a hero. His swift victory over the beast quickly earned the praise of Fiona Vance, and recruited him to her legion of heroes for the newer generations.

S.O.L.A.C.E has confirmed that Night Breeze is the Templar Vanguard's daughter. As a result, Salazar Progektö has planned that her retrieval is key, knowing that she can turn the tide of their current war against the heroes.

##### Renegades, Now Strike!

In order to gain more leverage, they have acquired more and more Aether as they are currently mining inside a giant cave in Vuraki, Avarshi. However, the extremely frigid conditions gave forced them to take drastic measures and install heating units to keep their men warm. To provide security, Templar Vanguard, overseeing their operations, summons Yellowjacket Wolf. However, he is alarmed to see the NEW/G marching into their position. Frozia has been sent to dispatch the heroes one by one, but her perfect opportunity to blow their heads off are halted, as NEXTECH Man has penetrated their cave after smashing the gate.

However, they deployed mechas to the battlefield, causing havoc and forcing the NEW/G to disperse in the frigid cold. They even deployed Yellowjacket Wolf and Mimeographer into the fight, which in return has caused the injuries of Night Breeze and Seeker. After that, a giant WAR MACHINE mech has been sent to the zone, which ends up causing massive property damage as it buries a lot of young heroes inside the cave, and killing renegades inadvertently.

The Renegades took the lead as the giant mech has been tearing their forces, as the plasma beam causes them to disperse as Mimeographer is paving the way for their victory. He later fires the beam into somewhere, which ends up hitting Ashe's tomb and damaging it to the point where a chunk falls out of it. As a result, he informs that he will ram the mech into the tomb to demoralise the heroes, but Lunar Frost manages to disable it with several missiles and the Panamoan military has later destroyed it, forcing them to retreat, with more than hundreds surrendering as they are surrounded. Clearly, they have lost a closely winning operation against them.

Templar Vanguard is informed by Dark Python that has learned of a possible way to defeat them once and for all: A superweapon, which S.O.L.A.C.E later took note of his words as they went back to their base in Na'Raka. Much to their chagrin, Mimeographer is left for dead in the cold as Lunar Frost assaulted him to the point of having a skull fracture. Moreover, Vanguard has picked up Frozia after she was nearly killed.

#### Anti-Corporations

The Corporate Renegades have gained the advantage for a future operation as Night Breeze has discreetly sent them intel regarding their subsequent operations. As expected, their target is the Aryaine Kingdom, as it gained the most spotlight due to a new age of heroes.

##### Renegade Firepower

As they wanted S.O.L.A.C.E to control the country, Salazar Progektö ordered them to conduct a massacre as they unleashed their army, starting by killing dozens of Aryan citizens and causing a fight with the Aryan Armed Forces. They brought more than enough firepower to deal with their military, forcing the legion of heroes to launch again. They noticed NEXTECH Man takes the lead on destroying the vehicles, whilst Fiona Vance ensures to minimise the collateral damage throughout the battle.

However, the renegades have brought another of those Aether beasts to emphasis the ransacking, which they all managed to counter their Nextech, forcing them to rely on conventional methods, using dropped weapons from the Aryan soldiers to kill the beasts. Still, the heroes are lost despite good efforts, as Dark Python himself has killed one Aryan colonel somewhere, whilst Nightfall was able to storm a certain military headquarters and kill a few.

S.O.L.A.C.E later acknowledged their work and has spent the entire time worsening the situation. As all seems working smoothly for them, the renegades are forced to flee as Iron Man has interfered, and interrupted Archibald Robotics' delivery of mechanised forces, destroying every cyborg and mech he sees in combat, which forced SCODOK to fire a beam at him that forced him to retreat, but still, it proved to be a setback for all of them.

##### Boots On the Ground

The Trinity decided to assist their superiors in infiltrating and eliminating their outposts throughout the Aryaine Kingdom. The renegades will not let them succeed, even luring them to the forest, only to fail after the Aryan Army has repeatedly attempted to intervene against them. Dissatisfied, they dispatched the Reaper and their elite operatives to deal with them. Dark Python managed to entice them, while Nightfall purposefully disabled their communications. After a gunfight, Sinister Teeth managed to injure Henry. While they were all unsuccessful in killing the trio, Salazar Progektö taunted Henry and warned him to stay away from their territories.

Reaper nails the coffin of their morale by stating that they should check their heroes, implying that someone has defected and deliberately exposed their operations. It was secretly Night Breeze. Templar Vanguard is planning to meet his daughter very soon, which was considered by Salazar Progektö as a top priority.

##### Familial Confessions

The Renegades have taken control of the Templar Vanguard's meeting place in Ruj. They have sent patrols to protect their location as their second-in-command makes his way there to await the arrival of his daughter. They had no idea Night Breeze had transformed into Bloodlust after stealing a few resources to change her appearance and outfit. Bloodlust kills the patrol without anyone noticing and meets her father, finally reuniting them. They had a touching moment, and she admits she wanted to kill his alleged killer, Skullface. However, they failed to retrieve her as she is incarcerated by the NEW/G instead.

They were all unaware of the incident because Vanguard had covered it up. This means Vanguard doesn't care about the lives of renegade operatives; he only cares about his daughter.

##### Archibald Robotics, No More!

All of the Corporate Renegades has went into hiding for a while as S.O.L.A.C.E and Archibald Robotics are singlehandedly exposed by Fiona Vance's political campaign to get rid of nefarious corporations. As a result, they have operated in the dark as they intend to control one country that can potentially turn the tide, which is none other than the cold and unforgiving Avarshi.

#### Unshakeable Revelation

##### Prelude

The Corporate Renegades have prepared a massive army as they receive support in S.O.L.A.C.E to invade the headquarters in Vulcanuschetts, as they all intend to destroy the heroes in order to finally succeed in their goal, as their allied corporation has now secured a PROJECT headquarters in Avarshi, should they all succeed. As the renegades are loading up to enter the Panamoan Republic, they questioned their superiors' activities, which Salazar Progektö replies that their CHIMERA will serve as the enemy's death sentence, should they ever turn the tide of their invasion.

##### Invasion

The renegades have infiltrated the Panamoan Republic and has patiently awaited to deploy their own forces as they are now feeling ecstatic to crush their wretched enemies once and for all. When the time is right, both the Corporate Renegades and S.O.L.A.C.E have attacked the base, taking the fight to the military and the NEW/G as they intend to destroy them with full commitment. Despite the efforts of Gwyneth Forgesteel, Fiona Vance, Spartacus Brightspear and Benjamin Timewatcher's attempts to reverse the time, they have quickly turned the tide after getting the disadvantage from their foes.

##### Aftermath

They all cheered and celebrated when the CHIMERA destroys the base, killing numerous unnamed heroes, while they surveyed the ruins of the aftermath. They are unable to find any survivors in the building, but they noticed S.O.L.A.C.E troops nearly apprehending Gwyneth Forgesteel. As they renegades set out to return to their prime location, at the Northern lands, Templar Vanguard has informed them to keep an ultimate plan secret, which was to betray S.O.L.A.C.E, should they succeed on taking over Frostvile, as they have continually colonised and controlled the country for many months to come.

### The Next Warmother

#### Ruling the Ice

It has been revealed that the Corporate renegades' method of restoring PROJECT was to use force to control Avarshi, as they intend to use S.O.L.A.C.E's marked territory for a new SUPREME headquarters should they succeed and their plan to betray them becomes implemented. They are able to enter various Iceborn territories through acts of war, slaughtering all those who stand in their way, allowing them to easily take over the seemingly primitive lands, only to fail at one place under Salazar Progektö's watch. Owing to Mimeographer's tip, they were able to capture the prodigy, through Vanguard's altered orders that initially was intended to kill her, but her death will only cause a public outrage and the Iceborns will not take it lightly.

The Renegades have easily colonised like 80% of the country within months.

##### Failed Takeover: Frostvile

The pair of Templar Vanguard and Bloodlust essentially prepared the road for the renegades to take control of the country. As Vanguard's leadership and talents cleared the way for the renegade operatives in their fight, Bloodlust serves as their savage assassin, viciously murdering everything in their path with sheer speed and aggression. Despite the fact that the renegades have utilised Aether to spread their influence over the country, further aggravating the status of the Iceborns in the country, which the surviving victims have notified all people of Frostvile, and tribe Clementia itself, allowing them to prepare against the renegades.

The tribe of Clemirosa are unusually well prepared, even having modern firearms in their warriors, allowing them to hold off the renegades indefinitely, and their familiarity to their native, frigid environments allow them to prevent the renegades from winning any fight as they outclass them in terms of tactical superiority, to alleviate their strength advantage. Salazar Progektö was displeased of these and demands the use of military assets to colonise the city, only to no avail as S.O.L.A.C.E is blindly busy at the time.

Unbeknownst to them, as Bloodlust took the lead in interrogating Lunar Frost, she is plotting to liberate her when the moment arises. As a result, the renegades gradually became sceptical, until the assassin duped them even more when she tied her up again for another "interrogation" session in the spare room they're in. The renegades are unaware that their best assassin may defect to the enemy, jeopardising their cause. Furthermore, the Iceborn prodigy has an uprising ahead of her, should she ever be set free from the Inner Haven. Seeker was also confirmed to be killed.

##### Fear the New Warmother

The tribe of Clemirosa was easily able to break her out of the renegade headquarters as Lunar Frost had mislead the renegades on the whereabouts of the legionnaires. The renegades are met with gunfire as the Panamoan military has attacked their headquarters. They are prepared, though, as guns, advanced systems, and heavy weapons are stationed around the base for defence. This got the media's attention, and it successfully rejoined the NEW/G for good, much to their unawareness. Madeleine used the opportunity to reunite with Ashe's parents before being taken back to Frostvile by Khalsa and Oluf to recover from her exhaustion and wounds sustained from the cruel beating she received during the interrogation.

Running out of options to conquer Frostvile, Salazar Progektö has decided to negotiate with the tribe of Clemirosa. Templar Vanguard then trained the renegades extensively, and they all marched for a perilous journey to Frostvile. However, the tribe was awaiting for them, despite findings that the tribe is still preparing. This wasn't the truth, unfortunately.

##### Degradation: Failure

The negotiations quickly failed and the tribe has effectively declared war against them after Salazar has attacked Lunar Frost. As a result, they have suffered extensive casualties, with hundreds and even thousands of renegades suffering in the taste of their own medicine. Nightfall is wounded, whilst Chaos EXO is said to be killed. Whilst the casualties are piling up, they have been sent into a full retreat, with no place to go. However, as the entire war on the Northern lands has been concluded, Salazar Progektö has revealed to the surviving renegades about a secondary headquarters, which they are all delighted to see a hope for their people, even if they ultimately lost their goal.

However, Phantom Wolf has proposed his solution for their predicament: LORD ANNIHILATOR. It turns out, they have an identical, functional headquarters that they used for sanctuary as they intend to maximise their recovery to deploy their full forces sometime.

#### New Heroes, Another Ultimatum

##### The Calm Before the Storm

As the Societas Renegare prepare to fight their last stand, Salazar orders them to ready everything, including their tactics, strategies then later their own vehicles and mechas. Templar Vanguard tells him that the heroes, particularly the Clemirosans are quickly growing aware of their base, he then stands on top of the base, ordering an entire team of snipers to get on top on their own base, with Sinister Teeth eager to take the first shot. They fired several shots, none hitting their mark, as Salazar ordered them to hold their fire.

His order to stop them from firing proved effective. The renegades then took the initiative to carefully inspect the neighbouring base, with one of the unnamed snipers confirming that Madeleine Clemirosa is present, standing on top of a hill. One was able to acquire her position and was about to pull the trigger, but the sniper stops when she quickly descends, Templar Vanguard informing him that the Warmother has seen them.

He has the audacity to start a speech. This furthermore concludes that Salazar wanted their enemies to come right at them.

##### Salazar's True Power

Before Salazar's order to fire at will was commenced, someone in the Clemirosans have fired a shot and blows Sinister Teeth's head off, with numerous snipers being killed by Madeleine, and their ability to counter snipe is halted when Brienne CRIMSONITE brought JUDGEMENT upon them, causing a retreat. Due to the leader using an energy shield that protected them through a giant dome, they were only a few casualties. Whilst Salazar is somehow shell shocked, he makes him recompose and asks him regarding their course of action, to which the Anarchist replies by unleashing their true power.

Satisfied by the order, he pats his shoulder as he takes his rifle to fight the enemy. For the most part, the **Corporate Renegades** have gained the upper hand as their strength and numbers ultimately challenge their enemies. As a result, he has killed roughly hundreds, consisting of Legionnaires and Panamoan soldiers, and he exclaims the fact that Clemirosans are insanely hard to kill. Unfortunately, their numbers proved to be their downfall as someone sabotaged their mechas, and they soon lose the advantage. He was then surrounded by the Panamoans, and the Clemirosans prevent his escape.

##### Salazar's Clear End

Unbeknownst to them, Mimeographer has sabotaged their mechas, causing them to tumble into chaos. However, thanks to Salazar Progektö and Templar Vanguard working together to battle their adversaries, they are all able to stand their ground. It didn't take long for them to reorganise their forces, becoming more defensive rather than attacking. However, it was all in vain, as the renegades continued to die all over the area, with some of them dying as a result of their own explosives or enormous mechas falling on them. This leads to the conclusion that all, if not the majority, of the renegades killed during the never-ending battlefield, ranging from hundreds to thousands.

Salazar, despite the reality, proclaims that it isn't the end. As a result, he fights the Legionnaires, killing Gwyneth Forgesteel in the process, and knocking out Spartacus Brightspear. He breaks Benjamin Timewatcher's arm to prevent him from reversing time and using the chance to reverse a death. Fiona Vance then later had a duel with him, with him having the time of his life. He managed to fight the duelist on equal grounds, without using any weapons and only relying through Hand-to-hand combat. When he gained the upper hand, Fiona then turns the tide, putting a close to the chapter of his leadership of the renegades by stabbing him in the chest, thrice.

He is left for dead, but Mimeographer decided to help him singlehandedly, only for him to fail.

## Aftermath

The once formidable Societas Renegare, despite their near-successful attempt to resurrect the PROJECT megacorporation with the brief assistance of S.O.L.A.C.E, faced a shocking and humiliating defeat at the hands of three formidable factions: The NEW/G, also known as the Legion, the Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic, and the Tribe of Clemirosa. This marked the cataclysmic end of their dark reign and their ambitious plans for global domination.

The devastating defeat and the high number of casualties suffered in the conflict left the Societas Renegare in ruins. The organization was effectively disbanded, and any attempts to regain control of Avarshi and reshape the planet according to their vision were rendered futile, at least for the foreseeable future.

The downfall of the Societas Renegare served as a cautionary tale in the annals of Nexonia Prime]], a stark reminder of the consequences of pursuing a radical agenda with unwavering determination and the perils of underestimating the resilience and unity of their adversaries.

### Repercussions

The Corporate Renegades' secret, secondary headquarters, concealed with utmost secrecy, was obliterated in the wake of their defeat. This resulted in the loss of critical infrastructure, intelligence, and resources they had meticulously gathered over time. The defeat not only cost the renegades their lives but also saw the loss of their vehicles, aircraft, mechas, and even a dropship. These assets were not only valuable but also essential for their operations and offensive capabilities.

The right-hand man of the renegades, Templar Vanguard, was apprehended, crippling the organization's command structure and depriving them of a key strategist and leader. While leader of the Societas Renegare, Salazar Progektö, was believed to have met his demise in the Klorgan pits. This seemingly fatal blow to the organization was a significant psychological blow, eroding their morale and leadership.

### The Leader's Downfall

A wounded Salazar Progektö's attempt to meet with LORD ANNIHILATOR on a mountain, perhaps as a last-ditch effort to restart their cause, led to his banishment to the Digital Realm, also known as the Digital Inferno in its new incarnation. Here, he found himself in a nightmarish existence, subjected to slavery and forced to endure unimaginable torment. His refusal to comply with his captors ultimately led to his indefinite imprisonment, trapped in a dimension that was nothing like he had expected.

## Legacy

The downfall of Societas Renegare received favourable coverage in the media. Despite the heroes' plaudits, The Societas Renegare has been conclusively and partially successful in fulfilling their one genuine goal: to restore PROJECT. They were partially successful as LORD ANNIHILATOR has returned which was a result of Phantom Wolf and Frazier Lashley's efforts to hasten his return. Salazar Progektö's exile has left virtually nothing for the renegades' legacy, but his leadership opened the path for their praiseworthy efforts in waging war against the Legion and subsequently the free world, with a fair share of wins and defeats, until their true downfall.

Since the events of *The Next Warmother*, the renegades have also fallen due to their rapidly deteriorating command structure. Nightfall, a higher-ranking renegade operator, has betrayed them in favour of the Iceborn prodigy's offer to change her life for the better, as well as the fact that she has opened her eyes to the violence that they have caused in the new era. The loss of higher-ranking renegades like Dark Python and the Reaper completely proved their downfall as a whole, leaving the society short on resources and eventually disbanding a few days after their fall.

Despite their failure, their efforts appeared to have some form of success, as Phantom Wolf has activated LORD ANNIHILATOR from his slumber, now on the verge of committing annihilation against all of nevanity. In conclusion, they may have come up short in achieving their goals, but their downfall only paved the rise of their vision: A new PROJECT, which is none other than ULTIMA.

## Structure

> "One society. One goal. Restore PROJECT."
>
> - Renegades' creed

Established in 3020, five years prior to the megacorporation's collapse, the Societas Renegare commenced as a cult-like society. Over time, they metamorphosed into a clandestine terrorist organization, operating in the shadows, employing stealth, intimidation, and reserving violence as a last resort to avoid detection. The nucleus of their beliefs revolves around the conviction that PROJECT had transcended the world into a superior state, a notion profoundly contradicted by the current state of the planet. Their disdain for nevanity's prosperity and the colonization efforts of the megacorporation fueled their transformation into a public menace, finally revealing their true objectives in 3026, spreading terror far and wide.

At the helm of this malevolent society stands Salazar Progektö, a totalitarian leader whose power and influence burgeon exponentially. While theoretically promoting elite members, this practice conceals the fact that elite members effectively serve as high-ranking mercenaries for life. The Societas Renegare operates under a regime marked by militarism and authoritarianism, where one's social standing is predominantly predicated on unwavering loyalty to the society. Propaganda materials displayed within renegade territory stipulate that each confirmed kill against NEW/G and every act against their adversaries constitutes a "credit towards membership," implying that the death of NEW/G heroes or warriors could propel anyone into their ranks.

Their paramount aspiration centers on the resurrection of ]]PROJECT]], catalyzed by their leader's unyielding intent and bolstered by the support of the formidable corporation known as S.O.L.A.C.E A substantial portion of their ranks, referred to as renegades, harnesses Aether, an artificial chemical substance renowned for its ability to enhance users in myriad ways, encompassing heightened strength, speed, agility, self-regeneration, and reaction time. However, the agonizing process of Aether utilization often accompanies its utilization, and it also doubles as a chemical weapon.

Salazar Progektö acknowledges the ambiguity surrounding the culpability for their tribulations. Figures like Madeleine, Fiona, and Spartacus Brightspear embody this complexity. Among renegades, it is universally acknowledged that Spartacus is the most formidable combatant. However, regarding overall impact, Fiona, the leader of their antagonists, the Legion, and Madeleine, the Iceborn prodigy transformed into a heroic warrior, assume pivotal roles. Inquiries among the general populace yield diverse perspectives, with many attributing their downfall to Madeleine, who ascended to prominence from the very same place.

### Members

#### Head

* Salazar Progektö
* Templar Vanguard
* Phantom Wolf †
* Frazier Lashley †

#### Renegades

* Dark Python †
* Obsidian Rush
* Chaos EXO †
* Frozia (Presumed Deceased)
* Sinister Teeth †
* Nightfall (Defected)
* Cyprian Prusinowski †
* Rafał Krupnik
* Pankracy Skibicki †
* Felicjan Zajączkowski
* Bolesław Bodak †
* Jarosław Zaucha
* Tadeusz Gołębiowski †
* Teodor Ciborowski
* Benedykt Pastuła
* Łukasz Ringwelski
* Karam Ayzik
* Jordan Szelmani
* Gzim Praksus
* Kim Donovan
* Arkady Stellav

#### Special

* ADLEHR †
* LORD ANNIHILATOR (Claimed)

## Quotes

### Creed

> "One Society. One Goal. Restore PROJECT.
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* This creed encapsulates the core principles and unwavering commitment of the Societas Renegare, serving as a rallying cry and a guiding mantra for its members.

### Spoken

* *"In shadows we thrive, for in darkness lies our strength.*
* *"Our vengeance is patient, our wrath relentless."*
* *"To fear us is to understand us, for we are the embodiment of the forgotten."*
* *"The world must tremble before it can be reborn."*
* *"In chaos, we find opportunity; in destruction, we find creation."*
* *"Avarshi's cold embrace is our refuge, and the land of the Iceborn shall be our sanctum."*
* *"To restore PROJECT is to reclaim our destiny."*
* *"In unity, we find power; in power, we find victory."*
* *"We are the architects of a new era, forged in the crucible of vengeance."*
* *"The megacorporation may have fallen, but we rise from its ashes."*
* "*No force, no power can quell our hunger for a world reborn in PROJECT's image.*"
* "*The world may tremble, but we stand unyielding. Our dream of PROJECT's return is unbreakable.*"
* "*Like the phoenix, we shall rise from the ashes of our failures. PROJECT's resurrection is our destiny.*"
* "*In the face of defeat, we find strength; in adversity, we find resolve. Our goal remains unwavering.*"
* "*The road to PROJECT's rebirth may be long and treacherous, but it is a journey we shall complete.*"
* "*Even as the world resists, we persist. PROJECT's return is our unwavering truth.*"
* "*In the depths of despair, we find our purpose. No force can extinguish our dream of PROJECT's revival.*"
* "*Though the world may doubt us, we doubt not ourselves. The restoration of PROJECT is our destiny.*"
* "*We will reshape the world in PROJECT's image, no matter the cost. Violence is but a means to that glorious end.*"
* "*Blood will flow, and empires will crumble as we pave the way for the return of PROJECT.*"
* "*In a world of heroes and villains, we are the architects of chaos. Through violence, we forge a new order.*"
* "*The megacorporation's resurrection demands a symphony of violence, and we shall be its composers.*"
* "*No sanctuary is safe, no fortress impregnable. We will achieve our goal through relentless violence.*"
* "*The flames of destruction shall purify the world, making way for the rebirth of the PROJECT.*"
* "*In the pursuit of our vision, we have no use for mercy. Violence is our instrument of transformation.*"
* "*With each act of brutality, we draw closer to the restoration of a world we believe is worth the sacrifice.*"
* "*As long as one of us remains, the dream of PROJECT's return lives on, and violence shall be our instrument of hope.*"

## Trivia

### General

* While the media has often referred to them as "Corporate Renegades," Salazar Progektö himself confirmed that the official name of their group is Societas Renegare.
	+ The use of this term is a nod to its Salemian origin and language, even though Salazar is not a native of Salemia, hailing instead from Radrenia and Nordival. The name Societas Renegare was likely chosen to represent the society's ideals and mission, reflecting their dedication to restoring the PROJECT megacorporation. As a result, "Renegara" is sometimes used interchangeably for brevity and ease of pronunciation.
* The Societas Renegare is a diverse assembly, consisting of a wide range of members. Many of its members are former terrorists with a history of survival from the PROJECT era or troops who once served the megacorporation. However, a significant portion of the society is composed of zealots who fervently believe in their cause. It's notable that a majority of these individuals have been diagnosed with psychological insanity, a testament to the radical and extreme nature of the society.
* The Societas Renegare possesses a substantial supply of military vehicles, including obsolete T-80 tanks and T-1E Arma tanks. The origin of these vehicles is shrouded in mystery, as it remains unclear how the renegades came into possession of such military assets. It is possible that Salazar Progektö and Templar Vanguard played a significant role in acquiring and maintaining these formidable war machines.
* How exactly did the renegades have two giant headquarters is still unclear. Perhaps Salazar Progektö and Templar Vanguard worked hard to build them?
* "Cult of the Megacorp" is one of the most used designations to refer the society.
* The Societas Renegare is a terroristic cult that tinkers with a material known as Aether, which usually takes the form of shimmering purple crystals and can give unforeseen mutations of different mutations to anyone who touches or consumes a vial of it. They believe it is a living thing that has shed its own blood, which explains the crystals. They famously utilised it to fuel certain weapons and larger weapons of mass destruction.
* They worship ANNIHILATOR. Salazar Progektö notes that he can easily kill the G/NEX if not for two veteran legends to interfere in *Bleeding Edge: Ultimatum*.
* Renegades are known for their distinct outfits, particularly armour or masks. Phantom Wolf however, kept using his up-to-date PROJECT sniper armour to overall make himself powerful despite having an already cybernetic body.
* Madeleine, the Lunar Frost, is responsible for 16% of their casualties, with Gwyneth being 35%, the entire NEW/G taking 20%, while the Clemirosans and the Panamoan forces share 19%.
* Despite their downfall, LORD ANNIHILATOR can reverse their current, crippled state.
	+ They seem to have a spiritual successor, the Neo Renegade.

### Developmental Notes

* The Societas Renegare, an embodiment of darkness and malevolence, serves as a formidable antagonist in the ever-evolving tapestry of *Nexonia Prime: PROJECT*. Their intricate history, ruthless hierarchy, and unwavering zeal to reshape the world in their image make them a compelling element in the *Dawn of Era: An Uprising* narrative, even if they came up short.
* This faction is an original concept. It is primarily based on secretive terrorist groups, and certain fictional organisations.
* Their use of Aether symbolises their cult culture. They view it as some form of lord, even having their own wicked mythology and religion.
* Aether has been used by personnel an enhancement drug since 3023. Before their downfall, their is a widespread distribution of Aether in their faction.
* Their signature machine gun is the PKMIP.
* The renegades have over 400 tons of Aether in their disposal, explaining the mass of their enhanced and mutated troops deployed into the battlefield.
* They value loyalty and ruthlessness over everything else.
* After their downfall, their actions still proved to achieve their ultimate goal, however.