UN Shield: This group consists of a rotating roster of 12-16 superhumans from different nations. Currently UN Shield has been used for humanitarian efforts throughout the world and its role in fighting super villains and criminal agencies has been limited. Because of this, some public consider UN Shield to be more of a joke, filled with inept heroes (as the best and brightest of any country are instead used for national emergencies).
The New Patriots: This hero group was formed in 1954 during the height of the Cold War in the United States to counter Russia’s Collation of Communist Crusaders for the Proletariat (C.C.C.P.). Due to the enactment of NASP, the group does not publicly work for the federal government (but is secretly funded and used occasionally for matters of national security). They are immensely popular with a mix of old guard heroes from the late 70’s and heroes from early 2000. Omni-man is a member of this group.The Protectors: Situated out on the west coast, this hero group feels they provide a more balanced approach to being a superhero against the vehemently patriotic group, the New Patriots. They are currently a roster of six members and are another very popular group of heroes. Although they are employed by the United States in matters of national security, typically the New Patriots are favored for such operations.
The Liberty League: Europe’s answer to America’s groups, they are a major, and popular, supergroup. Their full roster consists of nine heroes, although active members at any particular time is usually seven. The Liberty League also has large support of the public and at times, given the varying opinion of United States’s policies from year to year, is more popular than the New Patriots and the Protectors. Starman is a member of this group.
The Talisman: A semi-secret organization dealing with supernatural studies. Their true duty in providing protection against evil sorcery is not known publicly, but among intelligence agencies they are well known. At times different countries and law enforcement agencies have used their assistance in certain ‘odd’ occurrences and as sources of information dealing with crimes of an occult nature.
Mansfield Institute of Superhuman Studies (MISS): A worldwide consortium of labs that primarily study superbeings and is a source of highly technological advanced research. These laboratories have strong ties to government institutions and research facilities.
Applied Science and Technology Research Organization: Primarily a Western-based (United States and European) privately funded company, they are a source of technologically advanced research, especially with military applications. ASTRO also studies superbeings and has a very active extraterrestrial research division.
