The Island of Evil. The DNA Finale.

This is the fourth and final part of my 1980s superhero campaign. In the first episode, our heroes managed to secure the formula of Dr Nichlos Armagus's (DNA) deadly gas. However, at Mission Trail Park, the same heroes failed to stop DNA from exploding his mutation bomb, although they managed to contain the worst of the explosion.

Yet this small victory came at a cost, with Star Phantom, the most potent member of the Aegis team, severely injured. As Star Phantom lies in the Citadel, the rest of the team moves on to the township of Terrasanta, where DNA has erected some booster emitters. The team managed to disable the emitters and drive DNA's minions from the township. Analysing the spoils of their victory, our heroes have finally located DNA's secret hideout on an island called Isla Malvarda.

DNA Hideout - The Island of Malvarda.

The Attack

Star Phantom's stealth powers allowed Knight Eagle, Primor, and Blue Flame to approach the Malvarda undetected. The team entered a huge Cavan filled with storage tanks, generators, and piping. The place had an acrid smell as chemicals seeped through the rocks. Our hero planned to destroy the tie and apprehend DNA and his accomplices.

The Welcome Committee

As expected, DNA and his villains awaited the attack. Deathshot, perched on one of the storage tanks guarding the main entrance to the complex, would be the first into the action. Our hero's plan was for Blue Flame to fly across the cave and block the villains' retreat while the others destroyed the controls for the chemical plant. Star Phantom, the team leader, would try to cover the rest of the team so they could complete their objectives.

DNA's Chemical Sanctuary

Therefore, Star Phantom once again crossed swords with Deathshot. Following the villain’s success with his entanglement arrows, he used the same tactics again. Once more, Star Phantom found himself entangled in electronic netting. However, Star Phantom had learned how to quickly escape the tricks of the evil sharpshooter.

Old Scores 

Meanwhile, Knight Eagle had started deactivating the first control units. Blue Flame took a more direct approach. Flying over the chaos below, she headed to secure the exit, blasting another control desk. However, her actions brought her to the attention of both DNA and Emulator. The latter still had the scars of their previous encounter. Both launched attacks on our young alien but with no effect. Blue Flame alien neurology seems less susceptible to DNA’s mind-control abilities than the other team members.

Primor and Deathshot Fight it Out

Blue Flame unleashed a devastating blast at Emulator, propelling her backwards and reopening her old wounds; her right arm was rendered useless. Known for her temper, Emulator charged at the young alien, unleashing her full power. The pain was evident on Blue Flame's face as she crashed into one of the massive storage tanks. At that moment, DNA seized his opportunity. The alien had resisted his charms, so DNA used his mind control powers on Star Phantom's instead. Soon, the unfortunate hero, now a puppet of the evil scientist, struck his teammate with his Phantom blast. Blue Flame collapsed and was out of the game.

The Eagle Attacks

Despite the setback, the Aegis team maintained the initiative. Knight Eagle leapt toward another control panel, only to find himself blocked by Mayhem, whom he quickly dispatched. Emulator followed soon after. Laughing at her success, she overlooked the rapidly approaching Star Phantom. Angered by his role in Blue Flame’s knockout, he attacked her with an energy blast. Another member of DNA’s entourage would play no further part in the evil scientist's plans.

DNA realised the game was up, and it was time to save himself. Aiming a mental blast at Star Phantom, he ran towards the giant blast doors at the back of the cave. Meanwhile, Knight Eagle used the Eagle Claw to swing to the top of the silo to assist Primor, hitting Deathshot in the stomach and knocking him off the silo. The last of DNA’s henchmen was now down.

The Escape

Now, the only task left was to apprehend DNA himself, but the giant doors were already beginning to close. When Star Phantom was pushed backwards by another mental attack, the last chance to capture the scientist had been lost.

What Next

Team Aegis will soon embark on another adventure. However, my next superhero journey is set in an alternative London in 1880. This is a world of towering chimneys and gleaming brass, where the roar of steam engines mingles with whispers of ancient sorcery.  The Queen's Empire is protected by the Circle, disguised as a London Club in trendy Pall Mall. 

London 1880