The Freebooters

(The Freebooters are an NPC faction, and with the exception of certain named individuals may be used by any roleplayer in their scenes.)
Where many see utter chaos and danger in the unusual nature of Port Atlantica and how it seems to be a magnet for the strange and, worse yet, superheroes, others see opportunity to rise above it. - And none do better than The Freebooters. A group of mostly young people who come from many paths of life, but mostly from the fringes of society, many of its members even being Rifters. Although not lacking in older and more experienced members, many imagine them as a ragtag bunch of young misfit rabble that want to cause problems and a quick buck.
But they are smarter than what it looks. Whereas others are intimidated by Atlantica's rich superhero community, they see it as a structure to bypass and work around. They operate mostly in Downtown, acting out both mundane and super crime, but maintaining a certain code of conduct that stops them from taking outrageous jobs and endangering lives recklessly. Effectively reducing most of their wrong-doing to high-profile robbery, theft, property damage and at worst assault. Which means they go under the radar of most superheroes and super-teams, especially when bigger threats are abound.
Their modus operandi also makes them hard to fully root-out. Rather than distinct individual, The Freebooters are made-up by different supervillain mantles (assisted by scavenged gadgets and tech) which they share between the members. So one can often find themselves not fighting the same person behind the mask of the members, ensuring that even if one is apprehended, another can take their place.

Leader(s):

Unknown/Non-applicable.

Elite Minions (Supervillain Roster): (Street Level to Super Medium Weight)

Stampede: Power Armour that gives low level super strength and is bulletproof. They can build up momentum to supercharge the suit, create shockwaves, or charge through stuff Juggernaut style.

The Bustard: Wears a flight exo-skeletal suit with anti-gravity technology and shield wings. Can use the anti-gravity powers to instead increase their gravity and stomp or kick things to big effect.

Remixer: Gloves and boots that amplify soundwaves to dangerous levels. Sound-resistant equipment and sound speakers. Can amplify already existing sound into powerful soundwaves to stun, deafen and attack others. Cannot produce the soundwaves out of 'nothing.' The louder the soundwave the stronger the blasts. Carry their own speakers to produce the sounds necessary. Some just use it as an excuse to play their favorite music.

Kitsune: Belt device that is controlled with special gloves and face attachments. High-tech bodysuit capable of camouflage and mildly resistant. Illusory tails. Can use the belt and gloves to create sensorial illusions and some limited hard light constructs.

Type

Illicit, Other

Location

District: Downtown