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| name = Requiem | | name = Requiem | ||
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| caption = Leader of the 5th Column and resentful member of the Council | | caption = Leader of the 5th Column and resentful member of the Council | ||
| sd = Ridolfo Uzzano (Human host), Dirge of Entropy (Nictus) | | sd = Ridolfo Uzzano (Human host), Dirge of Entropy (Nictus) | ||
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*[[Mender Lazarus Task Force#Remove the 5th Column leaders|Remove the 5th Column leaders]] mission of the [[Mender Lazarus Task Force]] (Levels 30-39) as an [[Archvillain]] and an Enemy. | *[[Mender Lazarus Task Force#Remove the 5th Column leaders|Remove the 5th Column leaders]] mission of the [[Mender Lazarus Task Force]] (Levels 30-39) as an [[Archvillain]] and an Enemy. | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Unai Kemen#Defeat Requiem|Defeat Requiem]] mission from [[Unai Kemen]] (Levels 45-50) as an Archvillain and an Enemy |
* [[Shadowstar#Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards|Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards]] mission from [[Shadowstar]]. (Levels 45-50) as an Enemy | * [[Shadowstar#Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards|Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards]] mission from [[Shadowstar]]. (Levels 45-50) as an Enemy | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Imperious Task Force#Stop Romulus|Stop Romulus]] mission of the [[Imperious Task Force]] as an Archvillain and an Enemy |
| + | * [[Sunstorm#Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards.|Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards]] mission from [[Sunstorm]]. (Levels 45-50) as an Archvillain and an Enemy | ||
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*[[Mender Lazarus Task Force#Remove the 5th Column leaders|Remove the 5th Column leaders]] mission of the [[Mender Lazarus Task Force]]. (Levels 30-39) as an Archvillain and an Enemy | *[[Mender Lazarus Task Force#Remove the 5th Column leaders|Remove the 5th Column leaders]] mission of the [[Mender Lazarus Task Force]]. (Levels 30-39) as an Archvillain and an Enemy | ||
| − | *[[Viridian#.27Invite. | + | *[[Viridian#.27Invite.27 the Center|'Invite' the Center]] mission from [[Viridian]]. (Levels 45-50) as an Enemy |
| − | *[[Viridian# | + | *[[Viridian#Secure the Conference|Secure the Conference]] mission from [[Viridian]]. (Levels 45-50) as an Ally |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Imperious Task Force#Stop Romulus|Stop Romulus]] mission of the [[Imperious Task Force]] as an Archvillain and an Enemy |
== Background == | == Background == | ||
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The being known as Requiem is the unholy union of a [[Nictus]], a being of living darkness, and a human host. | The being known as Requiem is the unholy union of a [[Nictus]], a being of living darkness, and a human host. | ||
| − | Of the | + | Of the Nictus part, only the name is known: Dirge of Entropy, and is described as a strong being. But other than this, nothing is known about it.(1) |
| − | The human part has much more info available. The human host of Requiem was called | + | The human part has much more info available. The human host of Requiem was once called Ridolfo Uzzano. Ridolfo Uzzano had dreams of being a priest, and thanks to this he could investigate the Vatican records and learn about a sinister sect called the [[Path of the Dark]].(2) |
| − | But despite what he found in the Vatican, it seems that it was the villain [[Arakhn]] | + | But despite what he found in the Vatican, it seems that it was the villain [[Arakhn]], who somehow already had the information back in those days, who showed him where to look to find the Path. (3) Apparently, Ridolfo already had plans for the future when he met her, including the assasination of [[The Center]] (1), but it seems Arakhn had even bigger plans, eventually forcing Requiem to change his own. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Requiem2_BlueKing.jpg|left|thumb|Requiem, as seen in the Blue King CoH comic book.]] |
| − | Armed with this knowledge, and now as a functionary in Mussolini's government, he prepared an expedition to explore a system of caverns near Ravenna with the intention of contacting | + | Armed with this knowledge, and now as a functionary in Mussolini's government, he prepared an expedition to explore a system of caverns near Ravenna with the intention of contacting the Path. |
| − | + | His success came on April 22, 1926, when his expedition went underground with the purpose of finding the sect. What he didn't know was that a group of adventurers had learned of the evil sect and Uzzano's goals and had followed him to ruin his mad schemes. There was a terrible gunfight in the caverns between the adventurers on one side and the sect and the expedition on another. It was during that fight when Uzzano seen for the last time, screaming as the darkness writhed around him, moving him like an ocean wave dragging a man out to the sea. That was the last day Ridolfo Uzzano was seen alive.(1) | |
| − | Apparently, Requiem was first seen at some point in early May 1926. (1) The creature presented | + | Apparently, Requiem was first seen at some point in early May, 1926. (1) The creature presented himself before Il Duce and offered his services (3). Apparently, Mussolini accepted, as it seems he had some sort of charge in the Italian government in those days.(1) Requiem would not waste time, and the first thing he did was to have revenge on the adventurers who had troubled him so much. He pursued them relentlessly all over Italy, and finally battled them in late June of the same year, killing one of them and forcing the rest to flee the country.(1) |
| − | Though it seems clear that Requiem and Arakhn's ultimate plan was to turn Earth into a new homeworld for the Nictus race (7), very | + | Though it seems clear that Requiem and Arakhn's ultimate plan was to turn Earth into a new homeworld for the Nictus race (7), very little is known about what he did in the following years, other than the fact that he recruited Othman Doul, the man who would become the villain [[Vandal]], for his cause. (4) At some point, the villain [[Nosferatu]] joined the organization as well. Probably the [[Fifth Column]] was formed in these years. |
| − | Though other powerful villains such as [[Colonel Burkholder]] | + | Though other powerful villains such as [[Colonel Burkholder]] and [[Maestro]] would eventually join as well, it seems that Requiem, Vandal and Nosferatu are old-time comrades and friends (as much as a Nictus can befriend anyone), which doesen't mean Requiem wouldn't kill them if it would fit his plans. (7) |
| − | After decades of plots and battles, the Fifth Column fell (or was reabsorbed, | + | After decades of plots and battles, the Fifth Column fell (or was reabsorbed, depending on who you ask) at the hands of the Center and his [[Council]], partially thanks to exterior help, (6) and then Requiem was left in his current situation: as a mere lieutenant within the Council, no longer able to do as he pleased. Some believe he's still plotting his revenge against the Center. (5) |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:WerewolfWorld1.jpg|right|thumb|200px||<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Requiem's Triumph: Lambda Rho 57-20</div>]] |
Still, it seems Requiem had foretold this outcome and planned ahead about it. No one can say for sure how many of his plots are still to be uncovered... or need to be stopped. | Still, it seems Requiem had foretold this outcome and planned ahead about it. No one can say for sure how many of his plots are still to be uncovered... or need to be stopped. | ||
| − | As a final note, [[Portal Corporation]] has found a world which deserves to be mentioned. | + | As a final note, [[Portal Corporation]] has found a world which deserves to be mentioned. Lambda Rho 57-20 is also called Werewolf World. This is a world in perpetual night, ruled by the Requiem of that dimension. This is an alternate world where the plot of [[The book 'The Rites of the Dark'|A Path into Darkness]] succeeded and the planet seems to have suffered a major invasion of [[Nictus]], to the point of having no more daylight, only darkness. Requiem and that dimension's War Wolves remain as the only witnesses of what was once an alternate Earth. Perhaps this place is the best warning of the dangers that Requiem, his allies, and his plans pose even for the planet as a whole.{{clr}} |
'''Sources''' | '''Sources''' | ||
| − | 1- CoH Story Arc: The Final Darkness, Invetsigate Nictus Base mission from [[Shadowstar]] or [[Sunstorm]] <br /> | + | 1 - CoH Story Arc: The Final Darkness, Invetsigate Nictus Base mission from [[Shadowstar]] or [[Sunstorm]] <br /> |
2 - CoH Story Arc: [[Colleen Nelson#Story Arc|A Path Into Darkness]]: Rescue Bentley Berkeley mission form [[Colleen Nelson]] <br /> | 2 - CoH Story Arc: [[Colleen Nelson#Story Arc|A Path Into Darkness]]: Rescue Bentley Berkeley mission form [[Colleen Nelson]] <br /> | ||
3 - CoH Story Arc: The Final Darkness: Investigate the cargo ship mission from [[Shadowstar]] or [[Sunstorm]]<br /> | 3 - CoH Story Arc: The Final Darkness: Investigate the cargo ship mission from [[Shadowstar]] or [[Sunstorm]]<br /> | ||
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| − | During the mission '''Remove the 5th Column leaders''' he will | + | During the mission '''Remove the 5th Column leaders''' he will address his soldiers: |
| − | {{ | + | {{CutsceneText|Text=[[File:Requiem Orates.jpg|thumb|right|Requiem delivers a rousing speech to the 5th Column faithful]]'''Requiem:''' |
:''You, my most loyal of subjects, are to be privy to a secret.'' | :''You, my most loyal of subjects, are to be privy to a secret.'' | ||
:''Even though the 5th Column may fall this day, our time in the sun is NOT over.'' | :''Even though the 5th Column may fall this day, our time in the sun is NOT over.'' | ||
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* Requiem's [[Council#Requiem|Council]] profile for a list of his powers | * Requiem's [[Council#Requiem|Council]] profile for a list of his powers | ||
| − | [[Category:Archvillains]][[Category: Scientists]] | + | [[Category:Archvillains]] |
| + | [[Category:Scientists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Kheldian Lore]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:10, 2 February 2014
| Requiem | |
|---|---|
 Leader of the 5th Column and resentful member of the Council | |
| Details | |
| Real Name | Ridolfo Uzzano (Human host), Dirge of Entropy (Nictus) |
| Gender | Male |
| Archetype | Unknown |
| Affiliation |
5th Column (Former) Council (Currently) |
| Age | Over 100 years old |
| Romantic Associations | Unknown. Suspected relationship with the villain Arakhn |
| Known Family | None |
Overview
Requiem is an Archvillain from the Council. He was originally the leader of the 5th Column and seems to have resumed his post as of late.
Heroes can face him:
- Remove the 5th Column leaders mission of the Mender Lazarus Task Force (Levels 30-39) as an Archvillain and an Enemy.
- Defeat Requiem mission from Unai Kemen (Levels 45-50) as an Archvillain and an Enemy
- Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards mission from Shadowstar. (Levels 45-50) as an Enemy
- Stop Romulus mission of the Imperious Task Force as an Archvillain and an Enemy
- Defeat Requiem and destroy the Shadow Cyst he guards mission from Sunstorm. (Levels 45-50) as an Archvillain and an Enemy
Villains find him:
- Remove the 5th Column leaders mission of the Mender Lazarus Task Force. (Levels 30-39) as an Archvillain and an Enemy
- 'Invite' the Center mission from Viridian. (Levels 45-50) as an Enemy
- Secure the Conference mission from Viridian. (Levels 45-50) as an Ally
- Stop Romulus mission of the Imperious Task Force as an Archvillain and an Enemy
Background
The being known as Requiem is the unholy union of a Nictus, a being of living darkness, and a human host.
Of the Nictus part, only the name is known: Dirge of Entropy, and is described as a strong being. But other than this, nothing is known about it.(1)
The human part has much more info available. The human host of Requiem was once called Ridolfo Uzzano. Ridolfo Uzzano had dreams of being a priest, and thanks to this he could investigate the Vatican records and learn about a sinister sect called the Path of the Dark.(2) But despite what he found in the Vatican, it seems that it was the villain Arakhn, who somehow already had the information back in those days, who showed him where to look to find the Path. (3) Apparently, Ridolfo already had plans for the future when he met her, including the assasination of The Center (1), but it seems Arakhn had even bigger plans, eventually forcing Requiem to change his own.
Armed with this knowledge, and now as a functionary in Mussolini's government, he prepared an expedition to explore a system of caverns near Ravenna with the intention of contacting the Path. His success came on April 22, 1926, when his expedition went underground with the purpose of finding the sect. What he didn't know was that a group of adventurers had learned of the evil sect and Uzzano's goals and had followed him to ruin his mad schemes. There was a terrible gunfight in the caverns between the adventurers on one side and the sect and the expedition on another. It was during that fight when Uzzano seen for the last time, screaming as the darkness writhed around him, moving him like an ocean wave dragging a man out to the sea. That was the last day Ridolfo Uzzano was seen alive.(1)
Apparently, Requiem was first seen at some point in early May, 1926. (1) The creature presented himself before Il Duce and offered his services (3). Apparently, Mussolini accepted, as it seems he had some sort of charge in the Italian government in those days.(1) Requiem would not waste time, and the first thing he did was to have revenge on the adventurers who had troubled him so much. He pursued them relentlessly all over Italy, and finally battled them in late June of the same year, killing one of them and forcing the rest to flee the country.(1)
Though it seems clear that Requiem and Arakhn's ultimate plan was to turn Earth into a new homeworld for the Nictus race (7), very little is known about what he did in the following years, other than the fact that he recruited Othman Doul, the man who would become the villain Vandal, for his cause. (4) At some point, the villain Nosferatu joined the organization as well. Probably the Fifth Column was formed in these years. Though other powerful villains such as Colonel Burkholder and Maestro would eventually join as well, it seems that Requiem, Vandal and Nosferatu are old-time comrades and friends (as much as a Nictus can befriend anyone), which doesen't mean Requiem wouldn't kill them if it would fit his plans. (7)
After decades of plots and battles, the Fifth Column fell (or was reabsorbed, depending on who you ask) at the hands of the Center and his Council, partially thanks to exterior help, (6) and then Requiem was left in his current situation: as a mere lieutenant within the Council, no longer able to do as he pleased. Some believe he's still plotting his revenge against the Center. (5)
Still, it seems Requiem had foretold this outcome and planned ahead about it. No one can say for sure how many of his plots are still to be uncovered... or need to be stopped.
As a final note, Portal Corporation has found a world which deserves to be mentioned. Lambda Rho 57-20 is also called Werewolf World. This is a world in perpetual night, ruled by the Requiem of that dimension. This is an alternate world where the plot of A Path into Darkness succeeded and the planet seems to have suffered a major invasion of Nictus, to the point of having no more daylight, only darkness. Requiem and that dimension's War Wolves remain as the only witnesses of what was once an alternate Earth. Perhaps this place is the best warning of the dangers that Requiem, his allies, and his plans pose even for the planet as a whole.
Sources
1 - CoH Story Arc: The Final Darkness, Invetsigate Nictus Base mission from Shadowstar or Sunstorm
2 - CoH Story Arc: A Path Into Darkness: Rescue Bentley Berkeley mission form Colleen Nelson
3 - CoH Story Arc: The Final Darkness: Investigate the cargo ship mission from Shadowstar or Sunstorm
4 - Vandal bio
5 - CoH Souvenir: Letter from Requiem
6 - Mender Lazarus Task Force
7 - CoH Story Arc: The Nictus Insurrection from Shadowstar or Sunstorm
Description
As 5th Column leader:
Ridolfo Uzzano has come a long way from his humble beginning as one of Mussolini's lapdogs. The primary cause of his success was his fusion with a Nictus, a being of utter darkness. The Nictus gave Ridolfo the ability to scorch his foes with an infernal fire. Though he is now over 100 years old, Requiem remains a fearsome foe in battle.
As Council member:
Ridolfo Uzzano has come a long way from his humble beginning as one of Mussolini's lapdogs. The primary cause of his success was his fusion with a Nictus, a being of utter darkness. The Nictus gave Ridolfo the ability to scorch his foes with an infernal fire. Though he is now over 100 years old, Requiem remains a fearsome foe in battle. Before The Center arrived to spoil his fun, Requiem ruled over the massive military organization that was subsumed by the Council. His closest attendants suspect that Requiem is still smarting from his loss of power, and plotting his revenge.
Quotes
During the mission Defeat Requiem:
Before combat: Hero comes for me. In a way, I am glad.
Combat start:
During the mission Remove the 5th Column leaders he will address his soldiers:
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Requiem:
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And then during combat:
Combat start: The 5th Column shall persist.
At 75% Life: 5th Column! To ME!
At 50% Life: 5th Column! To ME!
At 25% Life: Even if I fall...
The Column never shall.
Defeated: Nooooooooo!
See Also
- Requiem's 5th Column profile for a list of his powers
- Requiem's Council profile for a list of his powers
