The Freedom League was the dream child of the wealthy industrialist Sheryl Campbell. All too often, sensitive and important projects were put in jeopardy by thieves and supervillains. The last straw came when Campbell Industries International was unveiling a Meson Communication System. The Ultimates crashed the party, threatened the guests and attempted to steal the MCS. They were thwarted by the Crusaders and the Scarlet Sabre.
Sheryl noted during the battle that several of the heroes had strong scientific skills. The idea of heroes also being scientists stuck in Sheryl's head for many months. When Agents of RAVEN attempted to make off with another CII project, one of the project's scientists turned out to actually be the heroine Microwave. With the incident caught on the security cameras, Sheryl learned that Microwave was already in her employ. After a series of discussions between the two, the concept of the Freedom League was born.
The Freedom League became a team of heroes composed of scientists who work for CII. The members are given far more latitude in their scientific projects than would be normally allowed. Sheryl places only a few demands on her employees, usually leaving them to pursue their work. They are handsomely paid for their efforts.
Microwave became the first to be chosen for the Freedom League. The man now called FIST was second. Having been impressed by the Scarlet Sabre's actions during the battle with the Ultimates, Sheryl instructed Microwave to seek this heroine out. Scarlet accepted the offer and soon joined the team, bringing with her Radiance and the Speedster from the now defunct Crusaders. Together, these five became the founders of the Freedom League.
While considered to be a regular hero team by the public, the Freedom League does not really operate like most hero teams. Rarely do all the members work together on a single mission. Typically, several members could be anywhere in the world pursuing CII interests. Some of the members spend time working as soloists in the New York City area. The Freedom League typically leaves serious matters to the more powerful Avengers, and will occasionally assist that team when necessary. Any rewards that the Freedom League may earn are donated to charity.
The Freedom League is based at the main CII plant located on Staten Island. In reality, the Freedom League does not have an actual base. This is part of the media fabrication about the Freedom League in whole. Each member of the team has their own private lab and quarters, should they be needed, in the plant. However, they are scattered about the plant and tend to blend into the other areas. However, there is a small area for communications and meetings for the Freedom League. But that's the extent of it.
Operation of the CII plant are overseen by the Scarlet Sabre's cybernetic companion, Jaime. The plant is serviced by a plethora of robotic assistants, all of which are controlled by Jaime or able to run temporarily on automatic. Given the nature of its occupants, the CII plant is among the most advanced in the world.
Jan 17th, 1981 - The Crusaders clash with the Ultimates at the Campbell Industrial Park. The Scarlet Sabre lends a hand and winds up being asked to join the Crusaders. The incident leads Sheryl Campbell to form the Freedom League. (As shown in Troubleshooters # 4)
May 14, 1982 - Wealthy industrialist Sheryl Campbell forms the Freedom League, a corporate hero team composed of scientists and high-tech heroes. Founding members include Microwave, Radiance, FIST, Scarlet Sabre, and Speedster.
June 30, 1983 - Resonator joins the Freedom League.
May 12, 1984 - The monstrous Brute joins the Freedom League.
July 17-18th, 1984 - An experimental Resonance Imaging System is transported cross-country by the Scarlet Sabre, later joined by Microwave and FIST. Agents of Iron Maiden, VIPER, and Thugmaster attempt to steal this technology. (As shown in Troubleshooters # 5-7.)
Jan 25, 1985 - Silver Arrow joins the Freedom League.
February 24th, 1985 - The Freedom League and the Conquerors clash over an inactive Minuteman robot. (As shown in Scarlet Sabre #7)
April 26th, 1986 - The CII plant is robbed by unknown supervillains. A prototypical energy amplification array was stolen. (Covered in Scarlet Sabre #3)
May 1st, 1986 - Silver Arrow retires from the Freedom League. (As shown in Scarlet Sabre #7)
May 4th, 1986 - A horde of robots sent by Fuergeson the Great attacks CII in an attempt to kidnap Jessica Flynn. The attempt is foiled by the CII security forces and the Freedom League. (Covered in Scarlet Sabre #9)
May 5th, 1986 - Fuergesion makes a second attempted to kidnap Jessica Flynn at a press conference. Fortunately, Microwave is on hand as well as Starguard. (As seen in Scarlet Sabre #10)
 Microwave |
Founding Member While a junior scientist at CII, Microwave's true identity was revealed during an abortive robbery attempt by RAVEN. Having had the idea for the Freedom League in her mind for several months, Sheryl Campbell sprung the idea on the heroine. Microwave agreed with the idea and the Freedom League was formed. |
 FIST |
Founding Member Dr. Henry Driscoll was brutally attacked, his body heavily burned. His battered body was placed inside a mobile iron lung to become the FIST. |
 Scarlet Sabre |
Founding Member Scarlet was recruited by Microwave to join the Freedom League. A computer expert, the Scarlet Sabre has a cybernetic twin called Jaime, who runs the team's headquarters. |
| Radiance | Founding Member A scientific mishap lead to physicist Dr. Coleman to be infused with Anti-Protons, enabling him to fly, project energy blasts and other powers. Rad joined at the encouragement of the Scarlet Sabre. |
| Speedster | Founding Member Given the ability to move at super speeds from a chemical accident, the Speedster was the final founder of the Freedom League. Like Rad and Scarlet Sabre, Speedster was a former member of the Crusaders. |
| Resonator | 1st Recruit Wearing a suit of armor that produces a variety of sonic effects, the Resonator was a founding member of the Guardians. He left that team when they were partnered with the Avengers and never returned. He traveled to New York when offered a spot on the Freedom League. |
| Brute | 2nd Recruit Once a CII technician, Mark McDaniels received an accidental dose of radiation that transformed into the reptilian-esque Brute. |
| Silver Arrow | 3rd Recruit Bowman extraordinare, the Silver Arrow is the resident botanist for the Freedom League. Recently, Silver Arrow retired from the team, becoming the first member to do so. |