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'''Arachnos''' is one of the main factions in the City of Heroes/Villains universe. This villain group of dark origins resides today more or less permanently in the [[Rogue Isles]] and is the personal tool of [[Lord Recluse]] in his neverending fight with [[Statesman]]. Having sub-divisions of specialists, immense resources and no few powerful villains in his ranks, Arachnos can be considered a true army. Despite its immense power (or perhaps because of it), life in Arachnos is not easy and the fights between the different inner factions seem to be something relatively common. Arachnos only believes in the survival of the fittest and is not friendly towards costumed villains. Sometimes allied and mostly hostile to villains, this villain group can be found in City of Villains by a player during his whole career. Arachnos soldiers feel even less love for heroes, and will attack them on sight. In City of Heroes, a Hero who wishes to fight them will have to go to [[Faultline]], [[Siren's Call]], [[Rikti War Zone]] or [[Recluse's Victory]], or enter mission in [[Bloody Bay]], Siren's Call or [[Warburg]].

Arachnos official info ( Copied from the City of Villains official website [http://www.cityofheroes.com/game_info/know_your_adversary/arachnos.html]):

: [[File:WolfSpiderPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Arachnos Soldiers#Wolf Spiders|Wolf Spiders]]

: [[File:CrabSpiderWebmasterPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Arachnos Soldiers#Crab Spiders|Crab Spiders]]

: [[File:BaneSpiderCommandoPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Arachnos Soldiers#Bane Spiders|Bane Spiders]]

: [[File:NightWidowBossPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Night Widows]]

: [[File:FortunataMistressPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Fortunatas]]

: [[File:TarantulaMistressPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Tarantulas]]

: [[File:ArachnobotPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Arachnobots and Drones]]

: [[File:MuAdeptPortrait1.jpg|40px]]  [[Mu Mystics]]

[[File:ArachnosHeavy1.jpg|200px|thumb|{{center|Heavy Blaster}}]]

[[File:Misery1.jpg|175px|thumb|{{center|Misery}}]]

{{Power|*|Wide Area Web Grenade||.}}

[[File:Calamity1.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Calamity}}]]

{{Power|*|Lightning Bolt||.}}

{{Power|*|Ball of Lightning||.}}

{{Power|*|Static Discharge||.}}

{{Power|*|Shocking Bolt||.}}

 

{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_VoltaicSentinal.png|22px]]| Sentinel of Lightning| Summon Sentinel: Ranged, Moderate Damage (Energy), Foe -Endurance|

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[[File:Dr. Aeon 01.jpg|100px|thumb|Dr. Aeon]]

 

{{Power|*|Swipe||.}}

{{Power|*|Strike||.}}

{{Power|*|Slash||.}}

{{Power|*|Spin||.}}

{{Power|*|Eviscerate||.}}

{{Power|*|Focus||.}}

{{Power|[[File:SuperReflexes FocusedFighting.png|22px]]|Focused Fighting| Toggle, Self +Defense (Melee), Resistance (Confuse, DeBuff Defense)| You become more evasive to melee attacks while you have Focused Fighting activated. This will increase your Defense verses melee as long as it is active. Your focus also offers you resistance to Confuse effects and Debuffs to Defense.}}

[[Image:AeonClone1.jpg|right|thumb|100px|{{center|Aeon Clone}}]]

 

 

{{Power|*|Neutrino Bolt||.}}

{{Power|*|X-Ray Beam||.}}

{{Power|*|Electron Haze||.}}

{{Power|*|Cosmic Burst||.}}

{{Power|*|Neutron Bomb||.}}

{{Power|*|Atomic Blast||.}}

{{Power|*|Radiant Aura||.}}

{{Power|*|Enervating Field||.}}

{{Power|*|Lingering Radiation||.}}

{{Power|*|Choking Cloud||.}}

{{Power|*|Torrent||.}}

{{Power|*|Life Drain||.}}

{{Power|*|Blackstar||.}}

{{Power|*|Twilight Grasp||.}}

[[File:Hugo 01.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Hugo}}]]

{{Power|*|Mace Beam Blast||.}}

{{Power|*|Mace Beam Volley||.}}

{{Power|*|Poisonous Ray Burst||.}}

{{Power|*|Wide Area Web Grenade||.}}

{{Power|*|Cocoon||.}}

{{Power|*|Bash||.}}

{{Power|*|Pulverize||.}}

{{Power|*|Clobber||.}}

{{Power|*|Whirling Mace||.}}

{{Power|*|Crowd Control||.}}

[[File:ArbiterSands1.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Arbiter Sands}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Arbiter Sands]]

Arbiter Sands is considered a somewhat unconventional member of the Arachnos [[Arbiters|Arbiter Corps]]. Though still completely dedicated to the will of [[Lord Recluse]], Sands is known for using unusual and effective tactics. His status as an Arbiter makes him untouchable within Arachnos, for to harm an Arbiter is to attack the will of Lord Recluse himself...

''Levels: 21-27''

 

 

:''Powers''<br />'''Fly'''<br />'''Disintegration Beam''' (Ranged, energy)<br />'''Resistance''' (Auto, Res to lethal, smash, psionic, vulnerable to energy)}}

 

{{Power|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARM30grenade.png|22px]]| Frag Grenade| (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback| Launches an M30 grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault Rifle. The explosion of this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arbiter Sands is considered a somewhat unconventional member of the Arachnos [[Arbiters|Arbiter Corps]]. Though still completely dedicated to the will of [[Lord Recluse]], Sands is known for using unusual and effective tactics. His status as an Arbiter makes him untouchable within Arachnos, for to harm an Arbiter is to attack the will of Lord Recluse himself...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:NightWidowNocturne1.jpg|thumb|100px|{{Center|Nocturne}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Night Widow Nocturne]]

 

The [[Night Widows]] serve Arachnos as elite assassins and spies. It is whispered among their murderous ranks that a Night Widow code-named Nocturne may be the deadliest operative Arachnos has ever produced. No living soul knows any details of her history, just rumors of her ruthlessness and tales of her many victims. Some suspect that her only weakness might be her arrogant pride, but none have survived to exploit it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Kalinda.jpg|120px|right|thumb|{{center|Kalinda}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Kalinda]]

 

As an Arachnos [[Fortunatas|Fortunata]], it is Kalinda's task to keep an eye on all new arrivals to [[Mercy Island]]. That doesn't mean she's on their side. She is evaluating each new resident for signs of greatness, and for signs of weakness. Kalinda can set you on the path to greatness, or she can make sure you're never heard from again. There are only two things she believes in: the glory of Arachnos, and the survival of the fittest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Dr. Aeon 01.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Dr. Aeon}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Dr. Aeon]]

 

An unethical scientific genius, '''Dr. Aeon''' is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{{Power|[[File:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self|{{DamResVal|15|15|l5|15|15|15|15|15|0|0|0|0}}

[[File:Barracuda.jpg|100px|thumb|Barracuda]]

''Main Article:'' [[Barracuda]]

 

Barracuda, a former treasure hunter, Kelli Forston was infected by mysterious creatures known as the [[Coralax]]. What she found in the briny deep remains a mystery, but it turned her heart as dark and cold as the depths. In combat, she is almost as quick and savage as her bloodthirtsy mentor, [[Captain Mako]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Ice Mistral.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Ice Mistral}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Ice Mistral]]

 

Irena Rudenko was chosen by one of the [[Order of the Four Winds|Monks of the Four Winds]] to become the Ice Mistral. receiving the power changed her; she retained the icy-cold aloofness and desire for mastery of the wing, but none of the control. Her own rage overrode the honor normally imbued to the Knights of the Wind and she went on a mad killing spree. [[Scirocco]] took her under his wing to protect her from the Monks - many of which have fallen trying to reclaim their lost power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Silver Mantis.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Silver Mantis}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Silver Mantis]]

 

Tamura Shirai is fascinated with the smooth, sleek feel of metal. Funding the augmentation of her body to pure metal was an expensive proposition, however, so she tuned to crime. During one of her robberies, she encountered [[Black Scorpion]], on a job for [[Lord Recluse]]. Tamura realized an opportunity when she saw it, and rather than fighting with Arachnos over the ill-gotten loot, formed an alliance that has lasted unto this day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Wretch.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Wretch}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Wretch]]

 

A twisted wreck of a human being, Wretch was horribly mutated in the same incident that slew [[Ghost Widow]]. He remains her loyal guardian and protector, using his immense strength and savage fury to protect her from all harm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Jade Spider.jpg|thumb|200px|{{center|The Jade Spider}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Jade Spider]]

 

This monstrous Giant Spider is rampaging through [[Siren's Call]]!

 

 

 

[[File:Magus_Mu%27Drakhan.jpg|120px|right|thumb|{{center|Magus Mu'Drakhan}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Magus Mu'Drakhan]]

 

Magus Mu'Drakhan is a leading figure among the growing ranks of mystic working under the banner of Arachnos who trace their lineage to the ancient civilization know as [[Mu]]. Mu'Drakhan's main interests lie both in expanding his already formidable arcane power, and uncovering the history of the lost civilization of Mu. He also holds a bitter anger at the [[Circle of Thorns]], who draw their magical powers from the mystic secrets of [[Oranbega]], the ancient enemy of Mu. Some whisper that he may be more loyal to his ancient bloodlines than to Arachnos, but such whispers are often quickly silenced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Regent_Korol.png|right|thumb|132px|{{center|Regent Korol}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Regent Korol]]

 

Regent Korol is one of the few [[Fortunatas]] that have chosen to devote themselves fully to Arachnos by becoming powerful [[Tarantulas#Tarantula Queen|Tarantula Queens]]. Through the process, she gained immense psychic abilities, which she uses to protect Arachnos from infiltration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Shadow_Spider_Combat.jpg|thumb|right|100px|{{center|Shadow Spider}}]]

 

''Main Article:'' [[Shadow Spider]]

 

Shadow Spider began her career as a [[Knives of Artemis|Knife of Artemis]], specializing in infiltration and intelligence jobs that no one else thought possible. Now working with Arachnos, Shadow Spider acts friendly and nice, and is usually very good to her people, but can turn cold as ice and hard as steel when she needs to be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Viridian_Combat.jpg|thumb|right|100px|{{center|Viridian}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Viridian]]

 

Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and [[Shadow Spider]]'s spies, but both know that they can only suceed at their job with the help of the other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:BlackScorpion1.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Black Scorpion}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Black Scorpion]]

 

Black Scorpion is a man encased in a large, bulky suit of high-tech battle armor. Huge and menacing, the armor is equipped with a functioning scorpion-like tail on the backside, and the right arm ends in an intimidating blaster cannon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Captain Mako.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Captain Mako}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Captain Mako]]

 

Gideon Ray is a savage [[Mutant]] who has evolved into what only can be described as a humanoid shark. His acts are even more terrible than his appearance, and few foes are even identifiable once Captain Mako is through with them. Mako is responsible for the death of [[Sharkhead Isle]]'s most famous hero, [[Ghost of Scrapyard|Scrapyard]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Ghost_Widow.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Ghost Widow}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Ghost Widow]]

 

Beautiful, mysterious, and deadly. Ghost Widow appears to be an actual spirit from beyond the grave rather than a super with some sort of incorporeal power. Some have said she was once a rising star in the [[Night Widows]] when she was slain. Her thirst for vengeance must have been great, for she returned from the void and now serves at [[Lord Recluse|Recluse]]'s side. There are rumors that her service isn't entirely voluntary, however.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Scirocco.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Scirocco}}]]

 

''Main Article:'' [[Scirocco]]

 

Imad Malak was not always an evil man. Evil came to him from without. He was traveling in the deep desert near the Baka Valley deep in the Middle East. There he discovered an ancient tomb and stumbled inside. The tomb was that of a long-dead desert hero, and contained several objects of power including the bottle of the djinn [[Serafina]]. Also within was the hero's scimitar that granted the weilder incredible powers. Malak took the sword and donned the mantle of Scirocco. Unforunately, he fell under a curse and was driven to commit acts of great evil. He sold the other objects off to the highest bidder, the bottle ending up with the [[Circle of Thorns]]. Once a hero of the people, he is now a dark stain on their proud heritage. Imad wishes nothing more than to find some way to rid himself of the curse and find redemption.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Lord Recluse.jpg|thumb|150px|{{center|Lord Recluse}}]]

''Main Article:'' [[Lord Recluse]]

 

The Master of Evil, the Count of Cruel, the Archvillain of Anarchy. Lord Recluse has been called many things. But the people of the [[Rogue Isles]] know him as their lord and ruler. Lord Recluse has a mysterious tie with [[Paragon City]]'s own [[Statesman]] - some even claim they were once close companions. Their hatred for one another certainly belies a secret perhaps best left buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[File:Arachnos Flyer.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Arachnos Flyer]]

[[File:WolfSpider2.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Wolf Spider Enforcer, 1960s</div>]]

[[File:WolfSpiderAssault2.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Wolf Spider Assault, 1960s</div>]]

[[File:WolfSpiderGhost1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Wolf Spider Ghost</div>]]

{{Power|[[File:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self| }}

 

[[File:WolfSpiderTacOps3.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Wolf Spider Tac Ops, 1960s</div>]]

{{Power|*|Life Drain||.}}

{{Power|[[File:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self| }}

 

 

[[File:WolfSpiderHuntsmanGhost1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Wolf Spider Phantom</div>]]

{{Power|*|Life Drain||.}}

{{Power|[[File:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self| }}

[[File:WhiteLightning1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">White Lightning</div>]]