Timeline:
1970 to 1982
1970
April 10th
American Eagle 2 leaves the Minutemen and goes to Los Angeles to start a new group.
August 29th
Mark Nine's daughter (who would one day become Silver Shadow) is born.
September 30th
Mastermind erases Sniper's Memory.
1971
May 14th
The Freedom Squad formed in Los Angeles by American Eagle 2. Other members are the Black Phantom and Hardhat.
June 10th
Dr. Sebastian Poe, the future founder of PSI, publishes his findings on cerebellic mutations in a government report.
October 13th
The wealthy Medina family gives their two twin children, Isabella (Mentalla) and Alexandro (Menton) to the evil scientist now as Dr. Destroyer. Destroyer indoctrinates the children and bonds them with alien entities in his psionics program.
November 15th
Prince Tak'errik of Atlantis is born.
1972
May 1st
Transmuter kills Sunwarrior.
1973
April 4th
The Parapsychological Studies Institute (PSI) is founded by Dr. Sebastian Poe. To the public they appear to be nothing more than private school for special children.
June 17th
Transmuter joins the Zodiac as Libra.
July 1st
Astronaut Tyrone Armbuster is transformed into Dreadnought when his orbiting spacecraft is bombarded by strange radiation.
July-September
RAVEN creates a number of oil crises throughout the world, in order to decrease political stability.
1974
March 4th
L'Institut Thoth is inaugurated in Switzerland.
March 18th
Eric Wraith escapes the Ancient One's dimension and arrives on Earth to one day become Dr. Wraith.
June 17th
The Swordfish is sunk in the Marianas Trench in a battle with Professor Masterson and his phony Atlantis. Masterson is defeated, however, and there are no casualties.
1975
April 21st
Crusader begins his crimefighting career by bringing in three known cop-killers.
July 18th
Crusader stops the rampage of a government "Ubermensch" subject (from the super-soldier program) who had gone insane. The soldier dies when he falls from the top of the Empire State Building.
December 14th
Thok crash lands on Earth, and is captured by NASA.
1976
January 21st
Fiacho recruits Durak as the first member of his new supervillain team Eurostar in East Germany.
February 2nd
Thok escapes from the Department of Defense.
March 8th
Black Diamond appears for the first time.
October 13th
Eurostar becomes a trio as Bora joins in Rome.
October 14th
Fiacho introduces Pantera, who he had encountered the night before, to the rest of Eurostar. She joins the team and they leave Rome.
November 21st
Dr. Destroyer uses a satellite to attempt to mentally control the world. The Minutemen, Crusader, Black Diamond, Dreadnought, and the Freedom Squad work together to defeat him. The plot is foiled, but Destroyer escapes, announcing that it was all part of a much larger plan.
December 2nd
Eurostar breaks Le Sone out of prison to add him to the team as a gadgeteer.
1977
February 17th
Eurostar raids a Russian Gold Depository, soundly defeating the Russian Hero Ivan.
April 27th
The detective who would be Sagittarius discovers the existence of the Zodiac and joins them.
June 16th
Eurostar attacks an UNTIL base in France, killing 36 agents and stealing vital computer codes.
August 3rd
John and Margaret Harrington (Thunder & Lightning) are given their powers in a thunderstorm.
September 14th
Thok breaks into a government installation in Charlottesville, VA to steal some parts to rebuild his ship. He is stopped by the Cavalier.
October 12th
Hyperion opens Sanctuary Island.
1978
March 10th
Eurostar finishes building its base in Switzerland.
April 16th
The Watchmaker begins operations in London.
April 19th
Martha Bradshaw discovers the Ultraviolet Bracers.
May 1st
Martha's boyfriend, Paul Nogle, is killed attempting a robbery in San Antonio, Texas. Martha discovers the power of the bracers and escapes from the police.
May 13th
Dr. Lirby Koo befriends Ultraviolet in Texas.
June 24th
Ultraviolet is sent by Dr. Koo to raid a DEMON base. There she encounters Dart, who also attacking the base.
July 13th
Taurus recruits a rock musician to join the Zodiac as Leo.
July 15th
The pre-formation Avengers rescue several trainees from a secret PSI School. Among those rescued include the man and women who would become the Texas Ranger, Nightingale and Mind Slayer. PSI's true agenda is revealed to the world, forcing them to go underground.
September 2nd
The Golden Avenger makes his first public appearance on television during a presidential press conference announcing his existence as America's foremost protector and hero.
September 21st
VIPER experiments on Rick Donaldson who becomes Pile Driver. He promptly abandons his benefactors in the proud tradition of VIPER-created supers.
December 17th
The last reported sighting of Red Tide.
1979
April 29th
The hero Radion prevents the kidnapping of Dr. Elias Tyler by VIPER agents.
May 3rd
PSI begins to use its first psionic agent, Violet Lotus.
May 24th
The heroine Morning Star makes her debut.
June 6th
The Avengers are formed in New York City by the second Hunter. They are financially backed by a trust find set up in the name of Hunter 2's Mother. Other members include the Golden Avenger, Black Diamond, Nightingale, Captain Valor, Density, and Warlock.
July 14th
While robbing a gold shipment, Ultraviolet and Dart encounter Diamond who joins them.
September 1st
Gwendolyne Kingston joins the Circle and becomes the Enchantress.
October 4th
The Soviet Union forms the Comintern, a group of Eastern Bloc paranormals, led by the Premier, a Politburo political officer. This group goes on to help the Soviet war in Afghanistan considerably.
November 10th
Binder manages to establish a partnership with Plasmoid. Binder refers to them as the Ultimates.
November 29th
Blackstar battles Crusader. Due to the proximity of a TV station, the battle is televised. Blackstar escapes from the police after thoroughly beating the hero.
December 9th
Commodore rescues Marie Debray from the clutches of her uncle, Affrighter. The Commodore is forced to kill Marie's brother, Jacque.
December 12th
King Larren is assassinated on the same day his daughter, Princess Tak'narina is born.
1980
January 13th
The Minutemen break up officially. Lady Victory retires, Fleetfoot goes on to pursue a solo career, and Captain Star joins the Avengers, replacing Nightingale.
January 25th
The Avengers become the first official government recognized super hero team since World War 2. The National Security Council oversees them.
February 7th
Quasar lands on Earth to warn its people of the coming of Firewing. PRIMUS forces arrive on the scene and attempt to capture him. Quasar spends his next few days on the run.
February 12th
Firewing comes to Earth. PRIMUS moves to intercept him, and 23 agents are killed.
February 14th
Valentine's Day Battle. Firewing makes it to San Francisco, where he is confronted by Dr. Wraith, Maelstrom, Helios, Silverfist and Quasar. A terrific battle ensues and Firewing is defeated. The heroes decide to form the Protectors.
March 4th
The Golden Avenger resigns from the Avengers to fully concentrate on running PRIMUS. Captain Star goes with him. Dreadnought and Lightburst are given roster spots.
March 9th
Jessica Flynn is struck by lightning and becomes the Scarlet Sabre.
March 13th
Taurus and Leo of the Zodiac interrupt the Ninja assassin Antares in mid-assignment. After a brief battle, the assassin is forced to join the group as Scorpio.
March 17th
Ultraviolet and Dart are married. Dr. Koo and the Geodesics finish their Mexican base.
April 2nd
The Ultimates run into Black Star while robbing a shipment of gold. They join forces.
April 10th
Tritium and Defender apprehend Thunder and Lightning. A judge sentences them to become public superheroes for one year.
April 23rd
Crusader forms the Crusaders, composed of mostly unknown and new heroes. Founding members are Crusader, Enchantress, Morning Star, Radiance, and Speedster.
May 2nd
Sir John Aleister, a British noble and well-known mutant (who would one day become the villain Black Flame), is imprisoned for the vigilante murder of his wife's killers.
May 8th
Spinnerette makes her first appearance.
May 12th
Robin Farnol is struck by lightning and gains superhuman powers, calling himself Citadel.
May 19th
Shrinker joins the Crusaders.
June 14th
Charger battles American Eagle 2. Charger defeats the hero but is forced to flee when Captain Thunder appears on the scene.
June 22nd
The Guardians are formed in Los Angeles. Founders include Hornet, Sidewinder, Spinnerette, Resonator, and Force.
June 30th
The Ultimates attack Charger, but Charger ends up joining the group.
July 2nd
Citadel joins the Miami super team the Gold Coast Guardians.
July 4th
The Champions are formed in Chicago. The Founding members are Defender, Tritium, Jaguar, Warhawk, Mecha, and Peregrine.
August 3rd
Neutron attempts to create a mind-control device, but the experiment fails. However, the resulting accident gives Arc his powers, and he joins Neutron.
October 13th
Tyler Lab's officially opens for business.
October 23rd
Copperhead joins the Crusaders
November 17th
Violet Lotus escapes from PSI and flees to Canada.
1981
January 3rd
The Scarlet Sabre makes her first public appearance.
January 10th
UNTIL agents capture the villain Sapper in Canada.
January 17th
Troubleshooters #4 - 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 a year later.
January 24th
Ultraviolet gives birth to twin daughters, Brandi & Brenda.
January 26th
UNTIL attacks and takes over the base of KRONOS, putting them out of business. Mechassassin escapes with their new armored suit to begin his career of crime.
February 1st
The Champions raid a VIPER nest and recover stolen vials of the Cyberline drug, which helped create the Golden Avenger and the Silver Avengers, before it can be analyzed.
February 2nd
Continuing a series of great victories, UNTIL agents raid the Geodesics base, destroying it and supposedly killing Dr. Lirby Koo. Ultraviolet, Dart and Diamond are not captured, as they were not present at the time.
February 10th
In a fight of revenge, the Nest Leader sends VIPER agents to attack Homestead, the Champions new base. Great damage is caused. The agents are defeated, but Defender decides to create a robot that will protect the base from any attacker.
February 25th
The Geodesics raid an UNTIL base in retaliation for the destruction of their base. During the raid, they encounter Orb, who was attempting to escape.
March 1st
The Enchantress resigns from the Crusaders, to concentrate with her studies as a member of the Circle. Disturbed by Crusader and Copperheads over use of violence, Morning Star resigns. Morning Star joins her good friend Spinnerette as a member of the Guardians, replacing Force.
March 8th
The government officially recognizes the Guardians, becoming a sister team to the Avengers. Sidewinder and Resonator vote against accepting and then resign when out voted. Black Diamond is transferred from the Avengers to lead the team, causing friction with the original Guardian members, Hornet, Morning Star, and Spinnerette. Joining Black Diamond is Dreadnought, Lightburst, and Nightingale. Supreme, Black Tiger, and Sargon join the Avengers.
March 13th
Violet Lotus is recruited by Capricorn to join the Zodiac as Virgo.
March 17th
Mechanon, protector of Homestead, goes haywire due to faulty programming. He defeats the Champions, leaving them for dead, and escapes, seeking a way to destroy humanity. Defender, Mechanon's creator, goes into an uncharacteristic fit of depression that lasts for weeks.
April 10th
Their year as superheroes over, Thunder and Lightning become supervillains by attacking and robbing the headquarters of the Unicorn, a San Francisco crimelord.
April 29th
The Capitol Patrol is formed in Washington, DC. The founding members are Imperial, Muse, Aftershock, Jinx, and Fleetfoot.
May 1st
Binder is freed from Stronghold when Dr. Destroyer demolishes it to free Grond to play a part in his plan. Grond refuses Destroyer's offer, but Binder tries to accept in his place. Destroyer laughs.
May 27th
The Avengers and the Guardians join forces when a grand alliance between Dr. Destroyer, Mechanon, and VIPER is formed. Through their cooperative efforts, the villains create a 'Dimensional Interface Generator', that is designed to siphon dimensional energy and transfer it into Mechanon and Dr. Destroyer. A young woman by the name of Wendy Lee was among the hostages that the villains used to keep the heroes at bay. She managed to slip free of her bonds and damage the Dimensional Interface Generator. The strange energies filled her body and gave her super powers. She fought a super-charged Dr. Destroyer to a stand still, the master criminal only fleeing when his charge began to fade. Wendy's powers faded also, but not permanently. Later she adopted the heroic identity of Quantum.
May 30th
Neutron and Arc are captured and imprisoned by the Protectors.
June 5th
The Project Sunburst experiment is conducted.
June 7th
Sunburst kills all of the military personnel around him during his debriefing after Project Sunburst. He and the other survivors of the project go off and form the Supervillain group of the same name.
June 10th
The Whip battles Fleetfoot and Imperial of the Capital Patrol. He is captured, but escapes with the help of other KGB agents.
June 13th
Northern Star battles High Voltage in Oslo, Norway when the villain attempts to break into a bank. He is vanquished and brought to justice by the Norwegian heroine.
June 24th
In a battle with VIPER agents, Copperhead nearly kills his teammate, Shrinker. Shrinker quits the team, vowing to humiliate any hero that crosses her path. Radion and Lazerblast join the Crusaders a few days later.
July 27th
Professor Muerte creates the villian Giganto. The two battle and Muerte wins, subduing Giganto and psychologically condition him to serve the mastermind.
August 1st
Mechanon and Firewing clash in Los Angeles. Great destruction is caused. Mechanon's form is destroyed, but not before his consciousness escapes into a nearby computer. From this point on, Mechanon always has at least one extra body to transfer to.
August 6th
Queen Catherine becomes the monarch of Atlantis.
August 13th
Mechassassin goes to work for Eurostar.
September 3rd
Peregrine leaves the Champions to give her a more 'normal' life, although she remains a solo hero.
September 28th
Soviet leader Brezhnev tells KGB-Chief Andropov to develop a Supreme Soviet team, after a number of successes with the Comintern.
October 17th
The Protectors recruit the Marksman.
October 19th
The Rainbow Archer tries to kill the Crusader for his use of violence. She is defeated and imprisoned.
October 25th
UNTIL Agents attempt to enter Sanctuary to apprehend the vigilante Sniper, whom the villain Sharpes frame for murder. Muse, Tritium and Mind Titan stop them, enforcing the sanctity of Sanctuary.
November 3rd
PSI superbeings, on their first group mission, kill Salvador Luciano and a number of other mobsters who had been controlling the institute. This act firmly establishes their place in the criminal world.
November 13th
The Conquerors are born as Ankylosaur and Wyvern join Neutron and Arc.
December 29th
Black Paladin is awoken from his centuries long slumber.
1982
January 14th
Professor Power joins the Capitol Patrol.
February 10th
Scorpia officially becomes a member of Terror, Inc.
February 22nd
Slick is caught and imprisoned while making a bank robbery.
February 24th
The Clansman recruits the Consul for membership in the new group, The New Knights of the Round Table.
March 11th
Panda, on a mission from PSI to hunt down the VIPER operative Raccoon in the Midwest, instead falls in love with her target and they join forces.
March 13th
The Whip attacks Dimension Man, and almost kills him.
March 14th
VIPER finds Panda and Raccoon, and attempts to eliminate Panda. Numerous VIPER agents are slain by Raccoon as Panda makes her escape.
April 7th
The bickering in the Crusaders has reached its head and the team disbands.
April 20th
Ace joins the Protectors.
May 10th
The Swordfish II, the first of a fleet of such crimefighting/ exploratory craft, is launched by UNTIL.
May 17th
Gurkha joins the New Knights of the Round Table.
May 19th
The Conquerors battle the Capitol Patrol on the Lincoln Memorial as the villians attempt to plant a bomb. The bomb is diffused, but the Conquerors get away.
June 3rd
The Exo-Skeleton Man joins forces with Foxbat.
June 9th
Obsidian lands on Earth and joins the Champions.
June 12th
Panda and Raccoon are married.
July 1st
Albion is recruited into the New Knights of the Round Table in a Norfolk, England hospital.
July 13th
Eric Rahn finds the Earth Crown of Krim and becomes the Earthmaster.
July 17th
STOP is formed in England in response to VIPER and supervillain activities.
August 4th
Mechassassin kills Talon in Switzerland, as Talon tries to break into Eurostar's base.
August 14th
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.
Sep 9th
PSI and VIPER clash in Detroit, as they both attempt to apprehend Panda and Raccoon.
October 14th
Captain Star, backed with PRIMUS agents, attempts to apprehend Black Mamba with Sanctuary. He is stopped by the staff.
October 17th
Oculon attempts to find the villain Powerhouse for VIPER in Baltimore. Instead he encounters Ogre, and their battle draws much attention. Oculon is captured by Fleetfoot and Balefire when he tries to flee. Balefire joins the Capitol Patrol.
November 6th
The Mutant Daughter of Mark Nine, Silver Shadow, joins the New Knights of the Round Table.
November 24th
Genocide hunts down and kills the mutant Multo.
December 15th
Linda Larson graduates from recruit training and goes to work for PRIMUS, Intelligence Division.
December 17th
Golden Marauder recruits Rakshasa in India to join his new supervillain group, Villains International.
December 20th
Golden Marauder attempts to recruit Dervish, but the villain is already working for RAVEN. Rakshasa attempts to kill Dervish out of spite, but Dervish flees after a short fight.
December 31st
The Avengers and the Guardians combine to combat the Zodiac atop the Empire State Building. The Zodiac is attempting to collect samples of a strange, whitish energy that mysteriously manifested itself over New York. During the fight, Morning Star is knocked off the building and miraculously survives the impact with the street below. Morning Star resigns while recuperating a few days later.
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