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The '''Secret Empire''' is a fictional organization in the [[Marvel Universe]].
The '''Secret Empire''' is a fictional organization in the [[Marvel Universe]].


==History==
This subversive organization has gone by a number of different leaders, always known as “Number One,” with each iteration’s goals following the desires of its current leader. The Secret Empire was originally founded by a scientist who felt like an anonymous nobody. The organization began as a criminal enterprise, subordinate to [[HYDRA]], which provided it with financial support. The Secret Empire served to distract the attention of authorities such as [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] from HYDRA’s activities, although the original Number One sought to break away from HYDRA. The Secret Empire hired the mercenary [[Boomerang (comics)|Boomerang]] on a mission to steal plans for the Air Force’s Orion Missile, but he was defeated by the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]. In attempting to blow up the Hulk, Number One instead killed himself.
This subversive organization has gone by a number of different leaders, always known as “Number One,” with each iteration’s goals following the desires of its current leader. The Secret Empire was originally founded by a scientist who felt like an anonymous nobody. The organization began as a criminal enterprise, subordinate to [[HYDRA]], which provided it with financial support. The Secret Empire served to distract the attention of authorities such as [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] from HYDRA’s activities, although the original Number One sought to break away from HYDRA. The Secret Empire hired the mercenary [[Boomerang (comics)|Boomerang]] on a mission to steal plans for the Air Force’s Orion Missile, but he was defeated by the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]. In attempting to blow up the Hulk, Number One instead killed himself.


Sometime later, the organization regrouped under a new Number One. This Secret Empire infiltrated [[Roxxon Oil]]’s Brand Corporation, tired to ruin [[Captain America]]’s reputation, and kidnapped several [[Mutant (Marvel comics)|mutants]] to harness their energy to power a “flying saucer.” Number One landed the saucer on the [[White House]] lawn and demanded the government surrender control to him or he would detonate nukes in every major American city. The Secret Empire was defeated by Captain America, [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]], the [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]], and [[Jean Grey|Marvel Girl]], and Captain America pursued Number One into the White House. To his shock, Number One unmasked and revealed himself to be a very high government official, and then committed suicide. This led to Captain America giving up his role for awhile and taking on the role of [[Nomad (comics)#Steve Rogers|Nomad]]. (''The implication was made at the time, and quite strongly, that "Number One" was actually President Richard Nixon, and that the Watergate affair was a cover-up for his death).''
Sometime later, the organization regrouped under a new Number One. This Secret Empire infiltrated [[Roxxon Oil]]’s Brand Corporation, tired to ruin [[Captain America]]’s reputation, and kidnapped several [[Mutant (Marvel comics)|mutants]] to harness their energy to power a “flying saucer.” Number One landed the saucer on the [[White House]] lawn and demanded the government surrender control to him or he would detonate nukes in every major American city. The Secret Empire was defeated by [[Captain America]], [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]], the [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]], and [[Jean Grey|Marvel Girl]], and Captain America pursued Number One into the White House. To his shock, Number One unmasked and revealed himself to be a very high government official, and then committed suicide. his led to Captain America giving up his role for awhile and taking on the role of [[Nomad (comics)#Steve Rogers|Nomad]] (''The implication was made at the time, and quite strongly, that "Number One" was actually President Richard Nixon, and that the Watergate affair was a cover-up for his death).''


Later, [[Professor Power]] became the new Number One. He sought to trigger a nuclear war between the U.S. and the [[Soviet Union]]. The [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]] defeated Professor Power and the Secret Empire, as well as their agents [[Mad Dog (comics)|Mad Dog]] and [[Resistants (comics)|Mutant Force]].
Later, [[Professor Power]] became the new Number One. He sought to trigger a nuclear war between the U.S. and the [[Soviet Union]]. The [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]] defeated Professor Power and the Secret Empire, as well as their agents [[Mad Dog (comics)|Mad Dog]] and [[Resistants (comics)|Mutant Force]].


The Secret Empire also sought to eliminate Moon Knight who they believed had disrupted some of their operations. Moon Knight vol 3 #19-21. The real guilty party was Moon Knight's sidekick Midnight. Captured by the Secret Empire, Midnight was transformed into a cyborg controlled by Number 7. During the Round Robin Story arc in the Amazing Spider-man, the cyborg Midnight took control of the Secret Empire only to be betrayed and seemingly killed by the story's end.
The Secret Empire also sought to eliminate [[Moon Knight]] who they believed had disrupted some of their operations. Moon Knight vol 3 #19-21. The real guilty party was Moon Knight's sidekick [[Midnight (comics)|Midnight]]. Captured by the Secret Empire, Midnight was transformed into a cyborg controlled by Number 7. During the Round Robin Story arc in the Amazing Spider-Man, the cyborg Midnight took control of the Secret Empire only to be betrayed and seemingly killed by the story's end.


==External Link==
==Membership==
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* http://www.marvel.com/universe/Secret_Empire


===Current Membership===
* [[Calvin Burlingame]]
* [[Cheer Chadwick]]
* [[Hesperus Chadwick]]
* [[Richard Cholmondely]]
* [[Thomas Gloucester]]
* [[Shocktroopers]]
* [[William Taurey]]
* [[Harcourt Vickers]]


===Former Membership===
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* [[Boomerang (comics)|Boomerang]]
* [[Chainsaw (comics)|Chainsaw]]
* [[Charcoal (comics)|Charcoal]] (Charlie Burlingame)
* [[Lynn Church]]
* [[Cloud (comics)|Cloud]]
* [[Dr. Faustus]]
* [[Linda Donaldson]]
* [[Mr. Farrell]]
* [[Gargantua (comics)|Gargantua]]
* [[Griffin (comics)|Griffin]]
* [[Quentin Harderman]] (head of the Committee to Regain America's Principles)
* [[Harridan]]
* [[Javelynn]]
* [[Mad-Dog (comics)|Mad-Dog]] (Robert Baxter)
* [[Carl Maddicks]]
* [[Midnight (comics)|Midnight]] (Jeffrey Wilde)
* [[Moonstone (comics)|Moonstone]] (Lloyd Bloch)
* [[Bo Ollsen]]
* [[Pretorians]]
* [[Professor Power]] (Anthony Power)
* [[Quasimodo (comics)|Quasimodo]]
* [[Jay Sanford]]
* [[Seraph]]
* [[Thunderball (comics)|Thunderball]] (Eliot Franklin)
* [[Trickshot]]
* [[Tumbler (comics)|Tumbler]] (John Robert Keane)
* [[Viper (Marvel Comics)|Viper]] I
* [[Viper (Marvel Comics)|Viper]] II
* [[Martin Willis]]
* [[Wyre]]
* [[Zeitgeist]] (Larry Ekler)


===Other Members===
These members are either honorary or reserve members of the Secret Empire:


* [[Brute Force (comics)|Brute Force]]
** [[Fieldstone]]
** [[Fizgig]]
** [[Hoarfrost]]
** [[Hoopsnake]]
** [[Ingot]]
** [[Loblolly Scarum]]
** [[Watchfire]]
* [[Brotherhood of Mutants]]
** [[Blob (comics)|Blob]]
** [[Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde)|Mastermind]] I
** [[Unus the Untouchable]]
* [[Mutant Force]]
** [[Burner (comics)|Burner]]
** [[Lifter (comics)|Lifter]]
** [[Peepers]]
** [[Paralyzer|Shocker]]
** [[Slither (comics)|Slither]]
* [[Seekers (comics)|Seekers]]
** [[Chain (comics)|Chain]]
** [[Grasp (comics)|Grasp]]
** [[Sonic (comics)|Sonic]]

==External Link==
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* [[http://www.marvel.com/universe/Secret_Empire Marvel.com's Secret Empire page]]

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[[Category:Marvel Comics organizations]]

Revision as of 13:23, 11 April 2007

The Secret Empire
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceTales to Astonish #81 (Jul 1966)
Created byStan Lee and Jack Kirby

The Secret Empire is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.

History

This subversive organization has gone by a number of different leaders, always known as “Number One,” with each iteration’s goals following the desires of its current leader. The Secret Empire was originally founded by a scientist who felt like an anonymous nobody. The organization began as a criminal enterprise, subordinate to HYDRA, which provided it with financial support. The Secret Empire served to distract the attention of authorities such as S.H.I.E.L.D. from HYDRA’s activities, although the original Number One sought to break away from HYDRA. The Secret Empire hired the mercenary Boomerang on a mission to steal plans for the Air Force’s Orion Missile, but he was defeated by the Hulk. In attempting to blow up the Hulk, Number One instead killed himself.

Sometime later, the organization regrouped under a new Number One. This Secret Empire infiltrated Roxxon Oil’s Brand Corporation, tired to ruin Captain America’s reputation, and kidnapped several mutants to harness their energy to power a “flying saucer.” Number One landed the saucer on the White House lawn and demanded the government surrender control to him or he would detonate nukes in every major American city. The Secret Empire was defeated by Captain America, Cyclops, the Falcon, and Marvel Girl, and Captain America pursued Number One into the White House. To his shock, Number One unmasked and revealed himself to be a very high government official, and then committed suicide. his led to Captain America giving up his role for awhile and taking on the role of Nomad (The implication was made at the time, and quite strongly, that "Number One" was actually President Richard Nixon, and that the Watergate affair was a cover-up for his death).

Later, Professor Power became the new Number One. He sought to trigger a nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The Defenders defeated Professor Power and the Secret Empire, as well as their agents Mad Dog and Mutant Force.

The Secret Empire also sought to eliminate Moon Knight who they believed had disrupted some of their operations. Moon Knight vol 3 #19-21. The real guilty party was Moon Knight's sidekick Midnight. Captured by the Secret Empire, Midnight was transformed into a cyborg controlled by Number 7. During the Round Robin Story arc in the Amazing Spider-Man, the cyborg Midnight took control of the Secret Empire only to be betrayed and seemingly killed by the story's end.

Membership

Current Membership

Former Membership

Other Members

These members are either honorary or reserve members of the Secret Empire:

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