Richer 13 is the most dangerous terrorist group in the world.  As a general rule, most of the world does not understand why these eight supervillains call themselves Richter 13.  There are, after all, only eight of them.

The sinister truth is that Richter 13 consists of twelve supervillains, plus  the European political figure Glorion as the leader (making 13). The supervillains are divided in to three groups: Glorion's personal bodyguard (4), the team which provides the funding by committing espionage and robbing banks (4) and the violent terrorist group known as the "Hand of Glory" (4). The Hand of Glory is the most well-known group of Richter 13 (while, obviously, the bodyguards have no publicly known connection to Richter 13) because of the attention grabbing nature of their activities.

Richter 13 has a long history as European based mercenaries and terrorists, conducting a variety of criminal activities designed to further the goals of European unity, preferably under the benevolent rule of Glorion himself.

The members of Richter 13 generally get along with each other, viewing the team as a business organization or professional relationship.  In some way, all are trapped by Glorion's sheer personal magnetism and share his goals of a united Europe under his rule (with them as the governors).

The Hand of Glory are pure combat monsters, tearing through anyone or anything unfortunate (or foolish) enough to be in their path.

The Resource Acquisition Team is much more subtle, usually developing elaborate schemes by which to garner the most wealth using the methods most likely to improve their reputation for efficiency and ruthlessness.

The bodyguard group serves as both bodyguard and most-trusted assistant.  When not actively guarding Glorion, the members of this team will be carrying out other legitimate business which further the goals of Richter 13.

Leader: Glorion

Members: The Hand of Glory is lead by Kali and includes Palisade, Scorn and Savage Claw.  The funding team is lead by Raider and includes Bruiser, Citadel and Chain Lightning.  The bodyguard group is lead by Blue Rose and includes Elegance, Devil and Novastar.