Winter Guard - Revision history

Acotilletta2: fixed link to Ghost Maker page

Acotilletta2 — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:53:57 GMT

fixed link to Ghost Maker page

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	\| current_members = [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Red Guardian (Anton)\|Red Guardian]], [[Ursa Major]]		\| current_members = [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Red Guardian (Anton)\|Red Guardian]], [[Ursa Major]]
-	\|former_members = [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]],[[Darkstar (Reena)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]	+	\|former_members = [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]], [[Darkstar (Reena)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]
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	It may have been during this period that the mutant genocide program fell under the directorship of East German scientist Wolfgang Heinrich, a.k.a. Doppelganger, who launched horrific experiments upon surviving mutants in an effort to duplicate their powers. The USSR employed such specialized assassins as the Confessor and Deadmaker, while the elite soldiers of the Pravda Patrol represented Soviet interests abroad. Dr. Constantin Racal developed Warborgs, technologically reanimated corpses, as super-soldiers in select circumstances; superhuman Sleeper agents were dispatched to the USA, with the intention of, like Chernobyl and others, being activated if necessary.		It may have been during this period that the mutant genocide program fell under the directorship of East German scientist Wolfgang Heinrich, a.k.a. Doppelganger, who launched horrific experiments upon surviving mutants in an effort to duplicate their powers. The USSR employed such specialized assassins as the Confessor and Deadmaker, while the elite soldiers of the Pravda Patrol represented Soviet interests abroad. Dr. Constantin Racal developed Warborgs, technologically reanimated corpses, as super-soldiers in select circumstances; superhuman Sleeper agents were dispatched to the USA, with the intention of, like Chernobyl and others, being activated if necessary.

-	Over twenty years ago, [[Professor Phobos\|Professor Piotr Phobos]] convinced the Soviet government that Russian mutants could, if trained from childhood, become reliable operatives; the mutant genocide program, known to few since Stalin's death, was curbed or shut down, although a number of far less sinister mutant "Province" camps remained, and Heinrich covertly continued his work. Select mutants were placed under Phobos's care in the Siberian Project, while others remained with their families under covert observation by the Flagwatch program. Phobos's work was supplemented by Professor Anatoly Vonya, eventually mutating the operatives who later rebelled as [[Peristrike Force]]. Following an upsurge of mutant births in a nuclear accident's wake, government factions developed giant robots called Strazhi (or "Sentinels") for potential use against mutant threats. The USSR's non-mutant operatives included the armored [[Iron Maiden]], the cyborgs [[Black Brigade]] and Geo, the athletic assassin [[Ghost-Maker]], the costumed [[Cossack]], and several others. Among the USSR's top scientists were biochemical specialist [[Doctor Yes]] and geneticist Emil Kovax, while some its more exotic endeavors were overseen by [[Vazhin, Alexi\|Colonel Alexi Vazhin]], later Head of Mutant Affairs. Many of the USSR's scientific advances were created by the mutated genius called the [[Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov)\|Gargoyle]], allegedly supported by the similarly mutated Ant Queen.	+	Over twenty years ago, [[Professor Phobos\|Professor Piotr Phobos]] convinced the Soviet government that Russian mutants could, if trained from childhood, become reliable operatives; the mutant genocide program, known to few since Stalin's death, was curbed or shut down, although a number of far less sinister mutant "Province" camps remained, and Heinrich covertly continued his work. Select mutants were placed under Phobos's care in the Siberian Project, while others remained with their families under covert observation by the Flagwatch program. Phobos's work was supplemented by Professor Anatoly Vonya, eventually mutating the operatives who later rebelled as [[Peristrike Force]]. Following an upsurge of mutant births in a nuclear accident's wake, government factions developed giant robots called Strazhi (or "Sentinels") for potential use against mutant threats. The USSR's non-mutant operatives included the armored [[Iron Maiden]], the cyborgs [[Black Brigade]] and Geo, the athletic assassin [[Ghost Maker]], the costumed [[Cossack]], and several others. Among the USSR's top scientists were biochemical specialist [[Doctor Yes]] and geneticist Emil Kovax, while some its more exotic endeavors were overseen by [[Vazhin, Alexi\|Colonel Alexi Vazhin]], later Head of Mutant Affairs. Many of the USSR's scientific advances were created by the mutated genius called the [[Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov)\|Gargoyle]], allegedly supported by the similarly mutated Ant Queen.

	Soviet technology was apparently acquired by outside communist factions and nations; unconfirmed reports of strange phenomena swept the USSR, possibly indicative of escapes from or faulty shutdowns of superhuman programs. As the Soviet governments changed, many of Russia's programs, left from earlier regimes, were occasionally designated "Soviet super-programs" even after the Soviet government itself was no more. The USSR's breakup heralded an upsurge in Russian organized crime, led by the former KGB mastermind called the General and employing such operatives as the armored Vindiktor and the shape shifting Skull-Jacket.		Soviet technology was apparently acquired by outside communist factions and nations; unconfirmed reports of strange phenomena swept the USSR, possibly indicative of escapes from or faulty shutdowns of superhuman programs. As the Soviet governments changed, many of Russia's programs, left from earlier regimes, were occasionally designated "Soviet super-programs" even after the Soviet government itself was no more. The USSR's breakup heralded an upsurge in Russian organized crime, led by the former KGB mastermind called the General and employing such operatives as the armored Vindiktor and the shape shifting Skull-Jacket.
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DavidGallaher: Blind Faith was NEVER a member of this team.

DavidGallaher — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:56:50 GMT

Blind Faith was NEVER a member of this team.

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	\| current_members = [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Red Guardian (Anton)\|Red Guardian]], [[Ursa Major]]		\| current_members = [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Red Guardian (Anton)\|Red Guardian]], [[Ursa Major]]
-	\|former_members = ~~[[Blind Faith]], ,~~ [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]],[[Darkstar (Reena)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]	+	\|former_members = [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]],[[Darkstar (Reena)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]
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DavidGallaher: Steel Guardian died in DARKSTAR WINTER GUARD #2, The original Darkstar came back in DARKSTAR & THE WINTER GUARD #3. The former Vanguard is now the Red Guardian.

DavidGallaher — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:55:09 GMT

Steel Guardian died in DARKSTAR WINTER GUARD #2, The original Darkstar came back in DARKSTAR & THE WINTER GUARD #3. The former Vanguard is now the Red Guardian.

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-	\| current_members = [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Darkstar ~~(Reena)~~]], [[Red Guardian (Anton)\|Red Guardian]], [[Ursa Major]]	+	\| current_members = [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Red Guardian (Anton)\|Red Guardian]], [[Ursa Major]]
-	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], [[Darkstar]] (~~Laynia Petrovna~~), [[Darkstar (~~Sasha Roerich~~)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]	+	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], , [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]],[[Darkstar (Reena)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]
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	Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.		Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.

-	Meanwhile, the Supreme Soviets, reorganized as the [[People's Protectorate]], joined forces with the USA's Avengers, Canada's [[Alpha Flight\|Alpha Flight]], and other heroes against the radioactive [[Combine]], the extraterrestrial [[Starblasters]], and others. When the Russian government apparently pardoned Siberforce, the team was merged with the Protectorate as the Winter Guard ("Zimniy Storozh" in Russian); the Red Guardian, [[Vostok]], and [[Fantasma]] were recruited from the Protectorate, while Vanguard, Darkstar, Ursa Major, and [[Sibercat]] emigrated from Siberforce, with the mutated [[Powersurge]] completing the roster, although Darkstar later joined the X-Corporation and was apparently slain. While remnants of earlier USSR programs occasionally resurface, the in-fighting between super-teams is apparently over, and Winter Guard has enjoyed success against the Mandarin, the Presence, [[ULTIMATUM]], and other threats, their role as Russia's protectors supplemented by covert operatives such as the Warborgs and the new [[Black Widow (Yelena Belova)]], as well as by freelance vigilantes like the newest [[Crimson Dynamo (Gennady Gavrilov)]], gun-wielding [[Dragunov]], and the long-time adventurer [[Night Raven]]~~. Petkus, now called the Steel Guardian, carries on the tradition of the wartime Red Guardian and leads the Winter Guard, working to see that this team proves more permanent than its predecessors~~.	+	Meanwhile, the Supreme Soviets, reorganized as the [[People's Protectorate]], joined forces with the USA's Avengers, Canada's [[Alpha Flight\|Alpha Flight]], and other heroes against the radioactive [[Combine]], the extraterrestrial [[Starblasters]], and others. When the Russian government apparently pardoned Siberforce, the team was merged with the Protectorate as the Winter Guard ("Zimniy Storozh" in Russian); the Red Guardian, [[Vostok]], and [[Fantasma]] were recruited from the Protectorate, while Vanguard, Darkstar, Ursa Major, and [[Sibercat]] emigrated from Siberforce, with the mutated [[Powersurge]] completing the roster, although Darkstar later joined the X-Corporation and was apparently slain. While remnants of earlier USSR programs occasionally resurface, the in-fighting between super-teams is apparently over, and Winter Guard has enjoyed success against the Mandarin, the Presence, [[ULTIMATUM]], and other threats, their role as Russia's protectors supplemented by covert operatives such as the Warborgs and the new [[Black Widow (Yelena Belova)]], as well as by freelance vigilantes like the newest [[Crimson Dynamo (Gennady Gavrilov)]], gun-wielding [[Dragunov]], and the long-time adventurer [[Night Raven]].
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Acotilletta2: replaced main image with current team roster

Acotilletta2 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:09:26 GMT

replaced main image with current team roster

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Acotilletta2: fixed link

Acotilletta2 — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:06:25 GMT

fixed link

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	Over twenty years ago, [[Professor Phobos\|Professor Piotr Phobos]] convinced the Soviet government that Russian mutants could, if trained from childhood, become reliable operatives; the mutant genocide program, known to few since Stalin's death, was curbed or shut down, although a number of far less sinister mutant "Province" camps remained, and Heinrich covertly continued his work. Select mutants were placed under Phobos's care in the Siberian Project, while others remained with their families under covert observation by the Flagwatch program. Phobos's work was supplemented by Professor Anatoly Vonya, eventually mutating the operatives who later rebelled as [[Peristrike Force]]. Following an upsurge of mutant births in a nuclear accident's wake, government factions developed giant robots called Strazhi (or "Sentinels") for potential use against mutant threats. The USSR's non-mutant operatives included the armored [[Iron Maiden]], the cyborgs [[Black Brigade]] and Geo, the athletic assassin [[Ghost-Maker]], the costumed [[Cossack]], and several others. Among the USSR's top scientists were biochemical specialist [[Doctor Yes]] and geneticist Emil Kovax, while some its more exotic endeavors were overseen by [[Vazhin, Alexi\|Colonel Alexi Vazhin]], later Head of Mutant Affairs. Many of the USSR's scientific advances were created by the mutated genius called the [[Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov)\|Gargoyle]], allegedly supported by the similarly mutated Ant Queen.		Over twenty years ago, [[Professor Phobos\|Professor Piotr Phobos]] convinced the Soviet government that Russian mutants could, if trained from childhood, become reliable operatives; the mutant genocide program, known to few since Stalin's death, was curbed or shut down, although a number of far less sinister mutant "Province" camps remained, and Heinrich covertly continued his work. Select mutants were placed under Phobos's care in the Siberian Project, while others remained with their families under covert observation by the Flagwatch program. Phobos's work was supplemented by Professor Anatoly Vonya, eventually mutating the operatives who later rebelled as [[Peristrike Force]]. Following an upsurge of mutant births in a nuclear accident's wake, government factions developed giant robots called Strazhi (or "Sentinels") for potential use against mutant threats. The USSR's non-mutant operatives included the armored [[Iron Maiden]], the cyborgs [[Black Brigade]] and Geo, the athletic assassin [[Ghost-Maker]], the costumed [[Cossack]], and several others. Among the USSR's top scientists were biochemical specialist [[Doctor Yes]] and geneticist Emil Kovax, while some its more exotic endeavors were overseen by [[Vazhin, Alexi\|Colonel Alexi Vazhin]], later Head of Mutant Affairs. Many of the USSR's scientific advances were created by the mutated genius called the [[Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov)\|Gargoyle]], allegedly supported by the similarly mutated Ant Queen.

-	Soviet technology was apparently acquired by outside communist factions and nations; unconfirmed reports of strange phenomena swept the USSR, possibly indicative of escapes from or faulty shutdowns of superhuman programs. As the Soviet governments changed, many of Russia's programs, left from earlier regimes, were occasionally designated "Soviet super-programs" even after the Soviet government itself was no more. The USSR's breakup heralded an upsurge in Russian organized crime, led by the former KGB mastermind called the General and employing such operatives as the armored Vindiktor and the ~~shapeshifting~~ Skull-Jacket.	+	Soviet technology was apparently acquired by outside communist factions and nations; unconfirmed reports of strange phenomena swept the USSR, possibly indicative of escapes from or faulty shutdowns of superhuman programs. As the Soviet governments changed, many of Russia's programs, left from earlier regimes, were occasionally designated "Soviet super-programs" even after the Soviet government itself was no more. The USSR's breakup heralded an upsurge in Russian organized crime, led by the former KGB mastermind called the General and employing such operatives as the armored Vindiktor and the shape shifting Skull-Jacket.

	In recent years, the [[Fantastic Four]]'s debut heralded widespread superhuman activity, and several alleged Soviet and/or communist operatives, their true allegiances unclear, were active early in this period. Some, including the [[Chameleon]] (Dmitri Smerdyakov), the [[Red Ghost]], and the [[Purple Man]], embarked upon prolonged rivalries with American heroes; others, such as [[Mongu]] (Boris Monguski), the [[Rabble Rouser]], and the [[Wrecker (Karl Kort)]], soon vanished from the scene. A few, like [[Comrade X ]]and the [[Beasts of Berlin]], subsequently joined the communist unit called the [[People's Defense Force]]. Russia's most prominent super-operatives were the [[Titanium Man]] and agents using the armor of the [[Crimson Dynamo]]; the [[Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)\|Red Guardian]] identity was reassigned to Alexei Shostakov, husband of the now legendary Black Widow, who had defected to the USA. Following Shostakov's seeming death in battle with the [[Avengers\|Avengers]], his codename was coopted by the vigilante later called [[Starlight]], who also defected to the USA; an android duplicate of the Shostakov Red Guardian was used years later as an operative of hardline communists. However, not all Russian operatives were hostile toward American forces, as seen by Yuri Brevlov's leadership of a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction. Other Russian superhumans included the mutated Metazoid, the costumed assassins collectively called Agent Syn, and the rebellious [[Elements Of Doom]].		In recent years, the [[Fantastic Four]]'s debut heralded widespread superhuman activity, and several alleged Soviet and/or communist operatives, their true allegiances unclear, were active early in this period. Some, including the [[Chameleon]] (Dmitri Smerdyakov), the [[Red Ghost]], and the [[Purple Man]], embarked upon prolonged rivalries with American heroes; others, such as [[Mongu]] (Boris Monguski), the [[Rabble Rouser]], and the [[Wrecker (Karl Kort)]], soon vanished from the scene. A few, like [[Comrade X ]]and the [[Beasts of Berlin]], subsequently joined the communist unit called the [[People's Defense Force]]. Russia's most prominent super-operatives were the [[Titanium Man]] and agents using the armor of the [[Crimson Dynamo]]; the [[Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)\|Red Guardian]] identity was reassigned to Alexei Shostakov, husband of the now legendary Black Widow, who had defected to the USA. Following Shostakov's seeming death in battle with the [[Avengers\|Avengers]], his codename was coopted by the vigilante later called [[Starlight]], who also defected to the USA; an android duplicate of the Shostakov Red Guardian was used years later as an operative of hardline communists. However, not all Russian operatives were hostile toward American forces, as seen by Yuri Brevlov's leadership of a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction. Other Russian superhumans included the mutated Metazoid, the costumed assassins collectively called Agent Syn, and the rebellious [[Elements Of Doom]].

-	Russia's first known modern super-team was the [[Soviet Super-Troopers]], armored soldiers outfitted by the Gargoyle's mutant son [[Titanium Man (Topolov)\|Gremlin]] and led by [[Devastator]]. However, two of Phobos' now-adult students, [[Vanguard]] and [[Darkstar]], were also recruited as government operatives, occasionally working with a Crimson Dynamo. Following a clash on the Moon with the alien [[Rigellians]], the three were joined by [[Ursa Major]], another Phobos alumnus, as the [[Soviet Super-Soldiers]], named after the decades-old programs from which the team was extrapolated. An early assignment of the Soldiers exposed Phobos's efforts to expand the radioactive Forbidden Zone, created by the renegade [[Presence]], across Russia; the incident left the Siberian Project a shambles, with such trainees as the [[Snow Leopard]] forced to fend for themselves. After months of activity, the three mutant Super-Soldiers grew dissatisfied with government supervision and, following the exposure of government infiltration by [[Dire Wraiths]], they became free operatives, dismissing the Dynamo and allying with the Gremlin, now using the Titanium Man's armor.	+	Russia's first known modern super-team was the [[Soviet Super-Troopers]], armored soldiers outfitted by the Gargoyle's mutant son [[Titanium Man (Topolov)\|Gremlin]] and led by [[Devastator (Gregori Larionov)\|Devastator]]. However, two of Phobos' now-adult students, [[Vanguard]] and [[Darkstar]], were also recruited as government operatives, occasionally working with a Crimson Dynamo. Following a clash on the Moon with the alien [[Rigellians]], the three were joined by [[Ursa Major]], another Phobos alumnus, as the [[Soviet Super-Soldiers]], named after the decades-old programs from which the team was extrapolated. An early assignment of the Soldiers exposed Phobos's efforts to expand the radioactive Forbidden Zone, created by the renegade [[Presence]], across Russia; the incident left the Siberian Project a shambles, with such trainees as the [[Snow Leopard]] forced to fend for themselves. After months of activity, the three mutant Super-Soldiers grew dissatisfied with government supervision and, following the exposure of government infiltration by [[Dire Wraiths]], they became free operatives, dismissing the Dynamo and allying with the Gremlin, now using the Titanium Man's armor.

	Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.		Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.

Acotilletta2: fixed link

Acotilletta2 — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:05:11 GMT

fixed link

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	In recent years, the [[Fantastic Four]]'s debut heralded widespread superhuman activity, and several alleged Soviet and/or communist operatives, their true allegiances unclear, were active early in this period. Some, including the [[Chameleon]] (Dmitri Smerdyakov), the [[Red Ghost]], and the [[Purple Man]], embarked upon prolonged rivalries with American heroes; others, such as [[Mongu]] (Boris Monguski), the [[Rabble Rouser]], and the [[Wrecker (Karl Kort)]], soon vanished from the scene. A few, like [[Comrade X ]]and the [[Beasts of Berlin]], subsequently joined the communist unit called the [[People's Defense Force]]. Russia's most prominent super-operatives were the [[Titanium Man]] and agents using the armor of the [[Crimson Dynamo]]; the [[Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)\|Red Guardian]] identity was reassigned to Alexei Shostakov, husband of the now legendary Black Widow, who had defected to the USA. Following Shostakov's seeming death in battle with the [[Avengers\|Avengers]], his codename was coopted by the vigilante later called [[Starlight]], who also defected to the USA; an android duplicate of the Shostakov Red Guardian was used years later as an operative of hardline communists. However, not all Russian operatives were hostile toward American forces, as seen by Yuri Brevlov's leadership of a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction. Other Russian superhumans included the mutated Metazoid, the costumed assassins collectively called Agent Syn, and the rebellious [[Elements Of Doom]].		In recent years, the [[Fantastic Four]]'s debut heralded widespread superhuman activity, and several alleged Soviet and/or communist operatives, their true allegiances unclear, were active early in this period. Some, including the [[Chameleon]] (Dmitri Smerdyakov), the [[Red Ghost]], and the [[Purple Man]], embarked upon prolonged rivalries with American heroes; others, such as [[Mongu]] (Boris Monguski), the [[Rabble Rouser]], and the [[Wrecker (Karl Kort)]], soon vanished from the scene. A few, like [[Comrade X ]]and the [[Beasts of Berlin]], subsequently joined the communist unit called the [[People's Defense Force]]. Russia's most prominent super-operatives were the [[Titanium Man]] and agents using the armor of the [[Crimson Dynamo]]; the [[Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)\|Red Guardian]] identity was reassigned to Alexei Shostakov, husband of the now legendary Black Widow, who had defected to the USA. Following Shostakov's seeming death in battle with the [[Avengers\|Avengers]], his codename was coopted by the vigilante later called [[Starlight]], who also defected to the USA; an android duplicate of the Shostakov Red Guardian was used years later as an operative of hardline communists. However, not all Russian operatives were hostile toward American forces, as seen by Yuri Brevlov's leadership of a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction. Other Russian superhumans included the mutated Metazoid, the costumed assassins collectively called Agent Syn, and the rebellious [[Elements Of Doom]].

-	Russia's first known modern super-team was the [[Soviet Super-Troopers]], armored soldiers outfitted by the Gargoyle's mutant son [[~~Gremlin~~ (Topolov)\|Gremlin]] and led by [[Devastator]]. However, two of Phobos' now-adult students, [[Vanguard]] and [[Darkstar]], were also recruited as government operatives, occasionally working with a Crimson Dynamo. Following a clash on the Moon with the alien [[Rigellians]], the three were joined by [[Ursa Major]], another Phobos alumnus, as the [[Soviet Super-Soldiers]], named after the decades-old programs from which the team was extrapolated. An early assignment of the Soldiers exposed Phobos's efforts to expand the radioactive Forbidden Zone, created by the renegade [[Presence]], across Russia; the incident left the Siberian Project a shambles, with such trainees as the [[Snow Leopard]] forced to fend for themselves. After months of activity, the three mutant Super-Soldiers grew dissatisfied with government supervision and, following the exposure of government infiltration by [[Dire Wraiths]], they became free operatives, dismissing the Dynamo and allying with the Gremlin, now using the Titanium Man's armor.	+	Russia's first known modern super-team was the [[Soviet Super-Troopers]], armored soldiers outfitted by the Gargoyle's mutant son [[Titanium Man (Topolov)\|Gremlin]] and led by [[Devastator]]. However, two of Phobos' now-adult students, [[Vanguard]] and [[Darkstar]], were also recruited as government operatives, occasionally working with a Crimson Dynamo. Following a clash on the Moon with the alien [[Rigellians]], the three were joined by [[Ursa Major]], another Phobos alumnus, as the [[Soviet Super-Soldiers]], named after the decades-old programs from which the team was extrapolated. An early assignment of the Soldiers exposed Phobos's efforts to expand the radioactive Forbidden Zone, created by the renegade [[Presence]], across Russia; the incident left the Siberian Project a shambles, with such trainees as the [[Snow Leopard]] forced to fend for themselves. After months of activity, the three mutant Super-Soldiers grew dissatisfied with government supervision and, following the exposure of government infiltration by [[Dire Wraiths]], they became free operatives, dismissing the Dynamo and allying with the Gremlin, now using the Titanium Man's armor.

	Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.		Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.

DavidGallaher: Replaced image with more accurate depiction of team. Previous image was of Soviet Super Solider #1, not of the Winter Guard.

DavidGallaher — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:47:55 GMT

Replaced image with more accurate depiction of team. Previous image was of Soviet Super Solider #1, not of the Winter Guard.

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-	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok~~]], [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo~~]]	+	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]
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DavidGallaher — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:35:59 GMT

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-	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]	+	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]], [[Crimson Dynamo (Boris Vadim)\|Crimson Dynamo]]
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WSST: edited members

WSST — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:45:31 GMT

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-	~~\|former_members =~~ [[~~Darkstar~~]] ~~(Laynia Petrovna)~~	+	\|former_members = [[Blind Faith]], [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Darkstar (Sasha Roerich)]], [[Fantasma]], [[Powersurge]], [[Sibercat]], [[Steel Guardian]], [[Vanguard]], [[Vostok]]
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Lonesome Pinky: Linking ULTIMATUM

Lonesome Pinky — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:55:10 GMT

Linking ULTIMATUM

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	Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.		Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.

-	Meanwhile, the Supreme Soviets, reorganized as the [[People's Protectorate]], joined forces with the USA's Avengers, Canada's [[Alpha Flight\|Alpha Flight]], and other heroes against the radioactive [[Combine]], the extraterrestrial [[Starblasters]], and others. When the Russian government apparently pardoned Siberforce, the team was merged with the Protectorate as the Winter Guard ("Zimniy Storozh" in Russian); the Red Guardian, [[Vostok]], and [[Fantasma]] were recruited from the Protectorate, while Vanguard, Darkstar, Ursa Major, and [[Sibercat]] emigrated from Siberforce, with the mutated [[Powersurge]] completing the roster, although Darkstar later joined the X-Corporation and was apparently slain. While remnants of earlier USSR programs occasionally resurface, the in-fighting between super-teams is apparently over, and Winter Guard has enjoyed success against the Mandarin, the Presence, ULTIMATUM, and other threats, their role as Russia's protectors supplemented by covert operatives such as the Warborgs and the new [[Black Widow (Yelena Belova)]], as well as by freelance vigilantes like the newest [[Crimson Dynamo (Gennady Gavrilov)]], gun-wielding [[Dragunov]], and the long-time adventurer [[Night Raven]]. Petkus, now called the Steel Guardian, carries on the tradition of the wartime Red Guardian and leads the Winter Guard, working to see that this team proves more permanent than its predecessors.	+	Meanwhile, the Supreme Soviets, reorganized as the [[People's Protectorate]], joined forces with the USA's Avengers, Canada's [[Alpha Flight\|Alpha Flight]], and other heroes against the radioactive [[Combine]], the extraterrestrial [[Starblasters]], and others. When the Russian government apparently pardoned Siberforce, the team was merged with the Protectorate as the Winter Guard ("Zimniy Storozh" in Russian); the Red Guardian, [[Vostok]], and [[Fantasma]] were recruited from the Protectorate, while Vanguard, Darkstar, Ursa Major, and [[Sibercat]] emigrated from Siberforce, with the mutated [[Powersurge]] completing the roster, although Darkstar later joined the X-Corporation and was apparently slain. While remnants of earlier USSR programs occasionally resurface, the in-fighting between super-teams is apparently over, and Winter Guard has enjoyed success against the Mandarin, the Presence, [[ULTIMATUM]], and other threats, their role as Russia's protectors supplemented by covert operatives such as the Warborgs and the new [[Black Widow (Yelena Belova)]], as well as by freelance vigilantes like the newest [[Crimson Dynamo (Gennady Gavrilov)]], gun-wielding [[Dragunov]], and the long-time adventurer [[Night Raven]]. Petkus, now called the Steel Guardian, carries on the tradition of the wartime Red Guardian and leads the Winter Guard, working to see that this team proves more permanent than its predecessors.
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	Over twenty years ago, [[Professor Phobos\|Professor Piotr Phobos]] convinced the Soviet government that Russian mutants could, if trained from childhood, become reliable operatives; the mutant genocide program, known to few since Stalin's death, was curbed or shut down, although a number of far less sinister mutant "Province" camps remained, and Heinrich covertly continued his work. Select mutants were placed under Phobos's care in the Siberian Project, while others remained with their families under covert observation by the Flagwatch program. Phobos's work was supplemented by Professor Anatoly Vonya, eventually mutating the operatives who later rebelled as [[Peristrike Force]]. Following an upsurge of mutant births in a nuclear accident's wake, government factions developed giant robots called Strazhi (or "Sentinels") for potential use against mutant threats. The USSR's non-mutant operatives included the armored [[Iron Maiden]], the cyborgs [[Black Brigade]] and Geo, the athletic assassin [[Ghost-Maker]], the costumed [[Cossack]], and several others. Among the USSR's top scientists were biochemical specialist [[Doctor Yes]] and geneticist Emil Kovax, while some its more exotic endeavors were overseen by [[Vazhin, Alexi\|Colonel Alexi Vazhin]], later Head of Mutant Affairs. Many of the USSR's scientific advances were created by the mutated genius called the [[Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov)\|Gargoyle]], allegedly supported by the similarly mutated Ant Queen.		Over twenty years ago, [[Professor Phobos\|Professor Piotr Phobos]] convinced the Soviet government that Russian mutants could, if trained from childhood, become reliable operatives; the mutant genocide program, known to few since Stalin's death, was curbed or shut down, although a number of far less sinister mutant "Province" camps remained, and Heinrich covertly continued his work. Select mutants were placed under Phobos's care in the Siberian Project, while others remained with their families under covert observation by the Flagwatch program. Phobos's work was supplemented by Professor Anatoly Vonya, eventually mutating the operatives who later rebelled as [[Peristrike Force]]. Following an upsurge of mutant births in a nuclear accident's wake, government factions developed giant robots called Strazhi (or "Sentinels") for potential use against mutant threats. The USSR's non-mutant operatives included the armored [[Iron Maiden]], the cyborgs [[Black Brigade]] and Geo, the athletic assassin [[Ghost-Maker]], the costumed [[Cossack]], and several others. Among the USSR's top scientists were biochemical specialist [[Doctor Yes]] and geneticist Emil Kovax, while some its more exotic endeavors were overseen by [[Vazhin, Alexi\|Colonel Alexi Vazhin]], later Head of Mutant Affairs. Many of the USSR's scientific advances were created by the mutated genius called the [[Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov)\|Gargoyle]], allegedly supported by the similarly mutated Ant Queen.

-	Soviet technology was apparently acquired by outside communist factions and nations; unconfirmed reports of strange phenomena swept the USSR, possibly indicative of escapes from or faulty shutdowns of superhuman programs. As the Soviet governments changed, many of Russia's programs, left from earlier regimes, were occasionally designated "Soviet super-programs" even after the Soviet government itself was no more. The USSR's breakup heralded an upsurge in Russian organized crime, led by the former KGB mastermind called the General and employing such operatives as the armored Vindiktor and the ~~shapeshifting~~ Skull-Jacket.	+	Soviet technology was apparently acquired by outside communist factions and nations; unconfirmed reports of strange phenomena swept the USSR, possibly indicative of escapes from or faulty shutdowns of superhuman programs. As the Soviet governments changed, many of Russia's programs, left from earlier regimes, were occasionally designated "Soviet super-programs" even after the Soviet government itself was no more. The USSR's breakup heralded an upsurge in Russian organized crime, led by the former KGB mastermind called the General and employing such operatives as the armored Vindiktor and the shape shifting Skull-Jacket.

	In recent years, the [[Fantastic Four]]'s debut heralded widespread superhuman activity, and several alleged Soviet and/or communist operatives, their true allegiances unclear, were active early in this period. Some, including the [[Chameleon]] (Dmitri Smerdyakov), the [[Red Ghost]], and the [[Purple Man]], embarked upon prolonged rivalries with American heroes; others, such as [[Mongu]] (Boris Monguski), the [[Rabble Rouser]], and the [[Wrecker (Karl Kort)]], soon vanished from the scene. A few, like [[Comrade X ]]and the [[Beasts of Berlin]], subsequently joined the communist unit called the [[People's Defense Force]]. Russia's most prominent super-operatives were the [[Titanium Man]] and agents using the armor of the [[Crimson Dynamo]]; the [[Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)\|Red Guardian]] identity was reassigned to Alexei Shostakov, husband of the now legendary Black Widow, who had defected to the USA. Following Shostakov's seeming death in battle with the [[Avengers\|Avengers]], his codename was coopted by the vigilante later called [[Starlight]], who also defected to the USA; an android duplicate of the Shostakov Red Guardian was used years later as an operative of hardline communists. However, not all Russian operatives were hostile toward American forces, as seen by Yuri Brevlov's leadership of a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction. Other Russian superhumans included the mutated Metazoid, the costumed assassins collectively called Agent Syn, and the rebellious [[Elements Of Doom]].		In recent years, the [[Fantastic Four]]'s debut heralded widespread superhuman activity, and several alleged Soviet and/or communist operatives, their true allegiances unclear, were active early in this period. Some, including the [[Chameleon]] (Dmitri Smerdyakov), the [[Red Ghost]], and the [[Purple Man]], embarked upon prolonged rivalries with American heroes; others, such as [[Mongu]] (Boris Monguski), the [[Rabble Rouser]], and the [[Wrecker (Karl Kort)]], soon vanished from the scene. A few, like [[Comrade X ]]and the [[Beasts of Berlin]], subsequently joined the communist unit called the [[People's Defense Force]]. Russia's most prominent super-operatives were the [[Titanium Man]] and agents using the armor of the [[Crimson Dynamo]]; the [[Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)\|Red Guardian]] identity was reassigned to Alexei Shostakov, husband of the now legendary Black Widow, who had defected to the USA. Following Shostakov's seeming death in battle with the [[Avengers\|Avengers]], his codename was coopted by the vigilante later called [[Starlight]], who also defected to the USA; an android duplicate of the Shostakov Red Guardian was used years later as an operative of hardline communists. However, not all Russian operatives were hostile toward American forces, as seen by Yuri Brevlov's leadership of a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction. Other Russian superhumans included the mutated Metazoid, the costumed assassins collectively called Agent Syn, and the rebellious [[Elements Of Doom]].

-	Russia's first known modern super-team was the [[Soviet Super-Troopers]], armored soldiers outfitted by the Gargoyle's mutant son [[Titanium Man (Topolov)\|Gremlin]] and led by [[Devastator]]. However, two of Phobos' now-adult students, [[Vanguard]] and [[Darkstar]], were also recruited as government operatives, occasionally working with a Crimson Dynamo. Following a clash on the Moon with the alien [[Rigellians]], the three were joined by [[Ursa Major]], another Phobos alumnus, as the [[Soviet Super-Soldiers]], named after the decades-old programs from which the team was extrapolated. An early assignment of the Soldiers exposed Phobos's efforts to expand the radioactive Forbidden Zone, created by the renegade [[Presence]], across Russia; the incident left the Siberian Project a shambles, with such trainees as the [[Snow Leopard]] forced to fend for themselves. After months of activity, the three mutant Super-Soldiers grew dissatisfied with government supervision and, following the exposure of government infiltration by [[Dire Wraiths]], they became free operatives, dismissing the Dynamo and allying with the Gremlin, now using the Titanium Man's armor.	+	Russia's first known modern super-team was the [[Soviet Super-Troopers]], armored soldiers outfitted by the Gargoyle's mutant son [[Titanium Man (Topolov)\|Gremlin]] and led by [[Devastator (Gregori Larionov)\|Devastator]]. However, two of Phobos' now-adult students, [[Vanguard]] and [[Darkstar]], were also recruited as government operatives, occasionally working with a Crimson Dynamo. Following a clash on the Moon with the alien [[Rigellians]], the three were joined by [[Ursa Major]], another Phobos alumnus, as the [[Soviet Super-Soldiers]], named after the decades-old programs from which the team was extrapolated. An early assignment of the Soldiers exposed Phobos's efforts to expand the radioactive Forbidden Zone, created by the renegade [[Presence]], across Russia; the incident left the Siberian Project a shambles, with such trainees as the [[Snow Leopard]] forced to fend for themselves. After months of activity, the three mutant Super-Soldiers grew dissatisfied with government supervision and, following the exposure of government infiltration by [[Dire Wraiths]], they became free operatives, dismissing the Dynamo and allying with the Gremlin, now using the Titanium Man's armor.

	Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.		Following the Gremlin's apparent death in battle with [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)\|Iron Man]], his teammates fled Russia, planning defection to the USA. However, the Russian government had created a new team, the Supreme Soviets, led by Josef Petkus, the latest [[Steel Guardian\|Red Guardian]]; sent to retrieve the three mutants, the Soviets captured them but were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, the threesome was later imprisoned, but freed by underground mutants called the [[Exiles (Russian)\|Exiles]], some survivors of Wolfgang Heinrich's work. General Valentin Shatalov dispatched the cyborg [[Firefox]], who decimated the Exiles' ranks before being defeated. Vanguard, Darkstar, and Ursa Major joined the remaining Exiles, later renamed [[Siberforce]], which continued outlaw activities against anti-mutant prejudice. Shatalov formed a new super-team under communist guidelines, Remont-4, but this endeavor was brief; a similarly motivated team, the [[Bogatyri]], was organized by ex-astronaut Doctor Volkh in hope of rebuilding the USSR but was also short-lived.