The Primates

The Primates are a group of soldiers-for-hire temp-spliced with the Prime8 serum that act as private security for System-12 who have in turn taught their leader to synthesize the substance for themselves. The group then started doing other private military work, including subversion and government involvement, in particular the US, UK and Russian governments looked to use them and study their serum.

### **History**

The group came about after the Prime8 liquid serum was concocted in early 2013; the chemical cocktail was believed to once have been a random test serum used by Theo Lind's secret Argent lab in Brazil that was fronting as a medicinal research facility, but stolen by who Theo believed to be a freshly-initiated member of the ASC Richard Lebette who resented the torturous training procedures he went through to be trained as a ASC officer; When several other officers followed Lebette, sold the serum to a byer who was working for System-12 for an enormous profit.

Following an attack on a Brazilian S-12 camp by those ASC still loyal to Theo, Lebette used a small dose of the serum on him and some of his followers and easily fought back the ASC, managing to escape into Suriname. System, and the local drug gangs involved with their shady deals, were thankful at how skilled Lebette and his troupe were, and attracted a few more fighters to their cause. System-12 would then recruit Lebette and his newly-named 'Primates' as their own personal troupe.

After System-12 taught Lebette how to synthesise the serum towards the end of 2014, The Primates began using their skills and serum to earn money as a subversive group of mercenaries for a high price; the group actively fought against The Guild in South America who many had bounties for, but soon moved up to North America and began getting involved in more sinister plots to overthrow or at least influence more powerful nations such as the US, Russia, China and Lebette's home country Britain; in particular they would allow these governments to study the Prime8 serum in what the US called Project Topdog by 2017.

### **Composition**

The Primates are a mix of ex-ASC officers, South American rebels, and mercenaries from across the world, with varying skills, knowledge and training and exist as a number of communicating cells across the world, working for mostly government, paramilitary contractors for whoever pays the most. The Primates are well known for their subversion tactics, which paying government entities using them have used to their advantage.

**Prime Leader:** Richard Lebette: Also known as "The Guerrilla", Lebette is a British ex-Royal Marine and Ex-ASC officer considered the "prime alpha" leader of the entirety of the Primate cells, with his own cell the biggest unit, he dictates movements, attacks, is present in official contracts and has the final say in all major orders. Lebette, while considered a terrorist by some, has held multiple protections and military contracts from various countries, mainly the UK and US who have been using him in subversion missions in nations of interest.

### **Powers and Abilities**

**Daily PHM8 Temporary Enhancements:** The Primates are each allowed a single 5ml shot of Paninpapionic Helixid Metocloriphide Eight, taking the serum gives them enhanced abilities for several hours:

* **Enhanced Strength:** The PHM8 serum gives a taker increased strength to lift (press) between 3 to 4 tonnes depending on individual.
* **Enhanced Leaping:** They are able to jump 3 to 4 times their own height.
* **Increased Durability:** The serum increases their overall resistance to damage, this includes pain resistance.
* **Enhanced Stamina:** Are able to preform exercise and high-intensity movements for hours on end without tiring.
* **Enhanced Speed:** Users are able to run 50 to 60 mph with no issue, some even pushing 70.
* **Enhanced Senses and Reactions:** Users become more sensitive to their environment and can respond to threats more reactively.
* **Accelerated Healing:** Users also note a faster healing rate and recovery time from heavy damage.