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The DC Universe (DCU) is an upcoming American media franchise and shared universe, centered on superhero films and television series starring various titular superheroes and villains, independently produced by DC Studios and based on characters that appear in publications by DC Comics. It is a successor and "soft reboot" of the preceding DC Extended Universe (DCEU), retaining several characters and their associated cast members, while disregarding others. Like both the DC Universe of the comics and the DCEU, the DCU forms a shared continuity by crossing over several common plot elements, settings, casts and characters. Over the course of several films and related media (such as the live-action Max streaming series, animation and video games), several teams and larger organizations have been formed in this continuity, each with differing agendas.

Teams and factions

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11th Street Kids

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Main article: Peacemaker (TV series)
See also: Peacemaker (DC Extended Universe)

The 11th Street Kids, otherwise informally known as Team Peacemaker and nicknamed after the similarly titled song by the band Hanoi Rocks,[1] are a black ops unit led independently by Emilia Harcourt.[2] They were originally established by A.R.G.U.S. following the initial disbandement of Task Force X to partake in "Project Butterfly", an investigation into an extraterrestrial species resembling butterflies that vied to assimilate humans and conquer Earth.[3] The team recruited former Task Force X operative Christopher Smith / Peacemaker for the mission, which saw them destroying a gigantic creature sourcing food for the alien race, and killing Smith's father Auggie Smith / White Dragon.[4] The team disbanded following Project Butterfly's completion. Outside Smith and Harcourt, the 11th Street Kids also comprises A.R.G.U.S. operative John Economos, Leota Adebayo, and Adrian Chase / Vigilante.

The 11th Street Kids will appear in the second season of the Max streaming series Peacemaker, as well as the series Waller.[5] The team originated in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and will be integrated into DCU canon, with the majority of their past relationships and events retained.[6]

Authority

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Main article: The Authority (film)
See also: The Authority (comics)

The Authority are a group of metahumans aligned by the belief that the world is broken, and will take matters into their own hands in order to exact their own form of justice.[7] The team includes Angela Spica / Engineer.

The Authority will formally debut in the film The Authority.[8] Members of the team will also appear in the film Superman.[9]

Bat Family

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See also: Batman family

The Bat Family is a network of vigilantes assembled and supervised by Bruce Wayne / Batman to monitor and apprehend crime.[10] Other members include Bruce's son Damian Wayne / Robin.[11] The organization currently operates in Gotham City.

The Bat Family will debut in the film The Brave and the Bold.[12]

Creature Commandos

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Main article: Creature Commandos (TV series)
See also: Creature Commandos

The Creature Commandos, otherwise officially designated as Task Force M, are a military black ops unit assembled by A.R.G.U.S. and overseen by its director Amanda Waller.[13] The team was formed out of necessity following the United States Congress unanimously voting to dismantle the original Task Force X due to its exploitation of human prisoners.[14] As such, Task Force M is comprised of monsters and other inhuman subjects, under the field leadership of Rick Flag Sr..[15] As with Task Force X, the team was formed, and operates within Belle Reve Penitentiary in the state of Louisiana.[16] Outside Flag Sr., the Creature Commandos also comprises the Bride, Nina Mazursky, Doctor Phosphorus, Frankenstein, G.I. Robot and Weasel.[17]

The Creature Commandos will debut in the Max streaming series Creature Commandos.[18] Members of the team also appear in the film Superman and the second season of the series Peacemaker.

Green Lantern Corps

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See also: Green Lantern Corps

The Green Lantern Corps are an intergalactic peacekeeping organization comprised of selected individuals from across the universe, known as Green Lanterns. who wield devices known as Power Rings that enable them to project energy constructs at their will.[19] They act as law enforcement in various sectors of the galaxy, including a precinct on Earth.[20] Known members of the Green Lantern Corps include Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner.[21][22][23]

Members of the Green Lantern Corps will appear in the film Superman and the HBO television series Lanterns.

Companies

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Big Belly Burger

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Big Belly Burger is a restaurant chain primarily operating in Metropolis.[24]

Big Belly Burger will appear in the film Superman, and the second season of the Max streaming series Peacemaker.[25]

Daily Planet

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See also: Daily Planet

The Daily Planet is a news agency headquartered in Metropolis.[26] Its staff includes editor-in-chief Perry White, investigative reporter Lois Lane, field reporter Clark Kent, photographer Jimmy Olsen, politics correspondent Ron Troupe, sports journalist Steve Lombard, and gossip columnist Cat Grant.[27][28][29]

The Daily Planet will debut in the film Superman.

LordTech

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LordTech is a technology corporation overseen by its CEO Maxwell Lord.[30] Several metahumans, such as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern, Michael Holt / Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl are also contracted by the company.[31]

LordTech will debut in the film Superman.

LuthorCorp

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See also: LexCorp

LuthorCorp is a company based in Metropolis, headed by businessman and CEO Lex Luthor. The corporation also employs Eve Teschmacher and Otis.[32][33]

LuthorCorp will debut in the film Superman.

Stagg Industries

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Stagg Industries is a company owned and operated by industrialist Simon Stagg.[34]

Government agencies

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A.R.G.U.S.

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Main article: A.R.G.U.S.
See also: A.R.G.U.S. (DC Extended Universe)

The Advanced Research Group United Support (A.R.G.U.S.), is an organization within the United States government directed by Amanda Waller, that simultaneously function as a support unit for metahumans and as an intelligence agency, that often carries out covert assignments to apprehend terrestrial and extraterrestrial threats.[35] Under Waller, A.R.G.U.S. was responsible for forming the black ops unit Task Force X, otherwise known as the "Suicide Squad",[36] and the group assigned to operate "Project Butterfly", later known informally as "Team Peacemaker".[37] Waller would subsequently be incriminated and ordered by the U.S. Congress to dissociate from any further involvement in the exploitation of human subjects, leading her to devise the establishment of Task Force M, informally known as the "Creature Commandos", to circumvent any suspicion raised regarding the activities of A.R.G.U.S..[38][39]

Under Waller's supervision, other A.R.G.U.S. affiliates include agents John Economos, Emilia Harcourt, Sasha Bordeaux and Langston Fleury, as well as former United States Army general Rick Flag Sr., who acts as the head of operations in addition to serving as field leader for the Creature Commandos.[40][41][42] Former members of A.R.G.U.S. include Rick Flag Jr., the son of Rick Flag Sr. who previously acted as field commander for Task Force X, but was killed in action by operative Christopher Smith / Peacemaker to safeguard national secrets.[43][44]

A.R.G.U.S. is a heavily recurring organization in the DCU canon, with much of its background integrated from the preceding incarnation in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) franchise. It will appear in the film Superman, as well as the Max streaming series Creature Commandos, the second season of Peacemaker, and Waller.

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