The Disavowed is a rogue counterintelligence unit that was founded by the Black Orchid after Ultratech engineered her dishonorable discharge from service at the Special Warfare Department of the US military. Orchid has since transitioned the outfit from a rebel network of operatives wrongfully disgraced by the corporation to a full-blown paramilitary resistance force with global reach.
Engaged in guerrilla warfare against ARIA, the Disavowed not only amass proof of her influence but are strategically disrupting Ultratech's activities across the world. Due to its mobile base of operations and decentralized structure, the organization is notoriously difficult to take down, with ARIA's best intel suggesting Orchid's headquarters is currently located somewhere in a war-torn region of Eastern Europe.
Background & history[]
The Disavowed began as an underground refuge for secret agents whose lives were ruined by Ultratech after they grew too knowledgeable of the megacorporation's many dark secrets. Under B. Orchid's stewardship, the group rapidly expanded on its capabilities, and now features a sophisticated core of ex-special forces, renegade covert operatives and defected spies; supported by a worldwide network of mercs, informants and sympathizers.
Tracking each other down: ARIA's relentless efforts to find Orchid are met with uneven success
Engaging ARIA through asymmetric warfare, the Disavowed strike at Ultratech using every tool and maneuver available. Their objectives include creating a public relations nightmare for the company by leaking top secret information, raids on the corporation's critical supply lines and infrastructure, and abductions of Ultratech's key personnel. Orchid's made it no secret that the Disavowed's endgame is to find the location of ARIA's mainframes and shut them all down-permanently.
Eagle was part of the fledgling Disavowed, but became imprisoned during a raid on an Ultratech facility, and ARIA used his brain waves as the basis for the Fulgore Mark III's tactical AI. When Jago reunited with his half-sister at the end of Season 1, he became an honorary member of the organization. The Disavowed since formed ties with Maya and her Night Guard during Season 2, and have (very) begrudgingly agreed to a (really) shaky "Alliance" with Ultratech in Season 3, in response to the apocalyptic events unfolding during Shadow Lords.
Whether this means ARIA and Orchid are actually safe from each other remains to be seen.
Members[]
- The Black Orchid (founder and ringleader)
- Unknown numbers of ex-special forces personnel, renegade spooks, and former covert operatives
- Global support network of mercenaries, double agents, and civilian & state sympathizers
Associates[]
- The Night Guard of Maya (growing collaboration)
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