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[h3][b][i][color=ffffff]Everyone wants to be a hero[/color]
[color=efefef]So they say...[/color]
[color=e0e0e0]Everyone wants to make that difference[/color]
[color=d0d0d0]Everyone wants to save the day...[/color]

[color=c1c1c1]Anyone can be a villain[/color]
[color=b7b7b7]So they claim...[/color]
[color=acacac]Anyone can force a change[/color]
[color=a2a2a2]Anyone can steal the fame...[/color]

[color=979797]People are black and white[/color]
[color=8d8d8d]So they speak...[/color]
[color=828282]People are but one side of a coin[/color]
[color=787878]No sense of balance and nothing unique...[/color]

[color=6e6e6e]But the world is more than simply black and white[/color]
[color=636363]So we’ve seen...[/color]
[color=595959]The world is silver and gray[/color]
[color=4e4e4e]The world is good and bad and everything in between...[/color][/i][/b][/h3]

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[b]Excerpt from "Beyond Black and White: Embracing the Spectrum of Humanity"[/b]
[indent][i]written by Dr. Malcolm Grey; September 1948[/i][/indent]

[indent][indent][indent][quote]As a behavioral scientist, I have spent decades studying the complex nature of human morality. In my research, I have developed a theory that I call "the spectrum of moral relativism." At the core of this theory is the notion that all people - be they human or numan, hero or villain - exist somewhere on a spectrum of morality ranging from pure good ("white") to pure evil ("black"). However, no one is capable of existing at the extremes. No matter how heroic or villainous someone may seem, each person exists solely within the gray areas along this spectrum. What's more, no single person is ever static on this scale. Rather, we each flow freely along its length, pushed this way or that with each decision we make. Even the noblest hero is capable of a heinous act, just as the wickedest villain may still operate by some internal code of ethics that guides them toward some "greater good."

This fluidity is why I caution against either glorifying or condemning any individual absolutely. To idolize heroes as infallible is just as dangerous as branding villains as irredeemable monsters. Every person, regardless of where they fall on the moral spectrum, deserves the chance to choose morality. Of course, perspectives on what constitutes "moral" behavior can be skewed by one's place on the spectrum. But the potential exists in each of us to move toward the light or the dark by the choices we make. As long as we live and breathe, the opportunity remains to reconsider our actions and beliefs and to make an effort to align with moral good as we understand it. No one is hopelessly lost to the shadows, just as no one has achieved perfect virtue. We all exist in the gray.[/quote][/indent][/indent][/indent]

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[b]January 12, 2012[/b]
[indent][i]"Breaking news out of downtown Turtle Ridge this evening as the country's first attempt at utilizing government-sponsored supervillains ended in complete disaster. The group, referred to as "Hell's Renegades" by the public, consists of incarcerated supervillains who were offered reduced sentences in exchange for hunting down dangerous criminals. They are overseen by the Department of Numan Conduct and Control's new villain rehabilitation program, said to be called the "Hounds Initiative". The team was deployed for the first time tonight with the goal of apprehending the villainous duo Tempest and Torrent, wanted for the abduction and severe sexual harassment of dozens, as well as the trafficking of countless individuals. However, the confrontation quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in the utter decimation of several city blocks. At least five civilians have been confirmed dead so far, with dozens more injured. Witnesses describe an intense superpowered battle that laid waste to buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure. The Hell's Renegades seemed unable to contain the powerful Tempest and Torrent, despite their own formidable abilities. In the aftermath, the DNCC is facing harsh criticism over the catastrophic failure of the program's first mission. Many are questioning the wisdom of unleashing convicted supervillains, even under government supervision. There are calls for the Renegades to be locked back up and for a full investigation into how such a disaster was allowed to unfold. The people of Turtle Ridge are mourning the lost lives and demanding accountability from officials who gambled with public safety. This devastating episode has shattered trust in the nascent Hounds Initiative and left many wondering if commandeering supervillain powers can ever be controlled."[/i][/indent]

[b]February 29th, 2012[/b]
[indent][i]"This just in from downtown Brightburgh this evening as the efforts of the Hell's Renegades ended in complete disaster once again. The notorious group known to be sanctioned by none other than the Department of Numan Conduct and Control was deployed on yet another mission, this time against the world-infamous villain Entropy. The battle took place at the Brightburgh shipping yard, which was thankfully closed for the night, eliminating casualties. However, the intense confrontation between the Renegades and Entropy resulted in catastrophic damage to the entire area. Shipping containers were shredded, cranes were toppled, and buildings were reduced to rubble as the two sides clashed. Witnesses describe a terrifying scene of uncontrolled superpowers devastating everything around them. Despite their formidable abilities, the Renegades proved no match for Entropy. The master of chaos dodged their every attack while unleashing reality-warping mayhem that laid waste to the shipping yard. By the time the smoke cleared, it was utter devastation. Entropy managed to escape unharmed, leaving his defeated followers behind to be arrested.

While there were no civilian casualties this time, the property damage exceeded that of the Renegades' first failed mission tenfold. The shipping yard is a complete loss, with damage estimates already in the millions. Once again, the DNCC's controversial Hounds Initiative has failed disastrously. The public is outraged over this latest example of the government-sponsored team causing more harm than good. There are renewed calls to lock up the supervillains for good instead of unleashing them on unsanctioned missions. Public trust in the rehabilitation program has evaporated entirely after this wanton destruction. Officials are scrambling to explain how they could let the Renegades loose again after their previous failure. However, no excuses can justify the ruination of an entire shipping yard at the hands of uncontrollable supervillain agents. It seems the ambitious Hounds Initiative has backfired completely, proving that deputized supervillains bring nothing but chaos and damage. The people of Brightburgh are left to clean up the mess while demanding accountability from the officials who gambled with their safety once again."[/i][/indent]

[b]March 7th, 2012[/b]
[indent][i]"Urgent report out of the city of Hollowhills this evening as the Hell's Renegades clashed with the notorious villainess Dark Eve, though the confrontation ended in disaster and chaos. The Renegades, a government-sponsored team of incarcerated supervillains overseen by the Hounds Initiative rehabilitation program, were deployed to bring Dark Eve to justice. Witnesses describe an intense battle that raged through downtown as the Renegades pursued Dark Eve using their formidable abilities. Despite taking heavy damage, the Renegades managed to apprehend Dark Eve and had her restrained. However, before she could be taken into custody, Dark Eve broke free from her restraints with a massive burst of dark energy. She then went on a rampage, wantonly attacking the Renegades and any bystanders in her path. Multiple city blocks were left in ruins as Dark Eve lashed out in rage. Several Renegades members were severely injured trying to recapture her, along with over a dozen innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. After unleashing untold devastation and chaos, Dark Eve managed to escape without a trace. The Renegades were left defeated amidst the rubble, their first big mission an abject failure. This disastrous confrontation has only added to the controversy surrounding the Hounds Initiative. The public is outraged that the government-sponsored villains caused so much damage and failed to contain Dark Eve. With the Renegades once again proving to be an uncontrolled danger, calls are mounting for the program to be shut down immediately. The people of Hollowhills are left to clean up the mess as officials scramble to justify unleashing convicted villains who bring nothing but chaos. After this catastrophic clash, trust in the Renegades is shattered, and many are questioning if deputized supervillains can ever be relied upon for good."[/i][/indent]

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