Proposal for the Formation of ARGUS CORPS
Prepared by: Maya Richardson, Councilwoman
Legal Review by: Katherine Huang, Esq.
Submitted to: National Superhuman Response Agency (NSRA), Office of Municipal Superhuman Affairs
In response to the escalating threat posed by organized superhuman crime, particularly the activities of Rogue Wave, the Kingdom of Keys, and the proliferation of unauthorized Jump/Fly distribution, the City of Philadelphia seeks authorization for the formation of a specialized municipal task force: Argus Corps.
Argus Corps will operate as a Registered Superhuman Entity Organization (RSO) under the oversight of the NSRA, functioning as a preemptive security and intervention force dedicated to dismantling the infrastructure of superhuman criminal networks. Unlike traditional law enforcement and existing municipal RSOs such as the Delaware Valley Defenders (DVD), which primarily operate in disaster response and post-crime intervention, Argus Corps will focus on proactive disruption of criminal enterprises before they can manifest significant threats.
This initiative is proposed under the legal framework of NSRA Special Directive 14-B, allowing for the creation of nontraditional security assets in response to emergent threats. The Corps will also be structured in compliance with Municipal & State Law Enforcement Partnership Program (M-LEPP) statutes, granting it limited detention powers under state and local jurisdiction.
Superhuman criminal enterprises are expanding at an unprecedented rate, posing a direct challenge to conventional law enforcement. Data from the NSRA indicates:
- A 54% increase in metahuman-involved violent crimes over the last two years.
- An unprecedented rise in the distribution of illicit metahuman-enhancing substances (Jump/Fly).
- A growing presence of paramilitary-style organizations such as Rogue Wave and the Kingdom of Keys, which actively oppose law enforcement efforts.
Existing response strategies have proven insufficient, as these organizations leverage mobility, anonymity, and decentralized command structures to avoid detection and counteraction.
Unlike the DVD and traditional law enforcement, Argus Corps will not wait for criminal actions to escalate. Its mandate is to identify, track, and neutralize superhuman criminal threats before they endanger public safety. Argus Corps will accomplish this through:
- Intelligence-led operations targeting key nodes in illicit superhuman infrastructure.
- Specialized tactical deployment for rapid intervention in developing threats.
- Proactive deterrence, ensuring that known offenders face immediate and overwhelming consequences.
This initiative fills an existing gap in municipal security by combining tactical capability, investigative intelligence, and direct action to protect Philadelphia from superhuman criminal networks.
Argus Corps will operate under the direct supervision of Councilwoman Maya Richardson, with oversight provided by a designated municipal review board. Quarterly reports will be submitted to the NSRA Office of Municipal Superhuman Affairs, and all operations will be subject to external audit to ensure compliance with existing laws and policies.
Key compliance measures include:
- Mandatory Ethics & Performance Reviews (quarterly) for all Corps members.
- Strict Use of Force Protocols, with body-camera footage required for all engagements.
- Civilian Oversight Panel, empowered to review and recommend disciplinary actions.
Under Municipal & State Law Enforcement Partnership Program (M-LEPP) provisions, Argus Corps members will be deputized with detainment but not arrest authority, as per traditional RSO standards.
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They will be empowered to:
- Engage and subdue active threats during criminal investigations.
- Detain individuals involved in superhuman criminal activity until law enforcement can process them.
- Seize illicit superhuman-enhancing substances and technology under emergency public safety mandates.
All detainment actions will be logged and reviewed by NSRA-affiliated legal advisors.
Initial members of Argus Corps will be drawn from veteran metahumans with prior enforcement experience, including those with prior LUMA suspensions who are now eligible for reinstatement under the LUMA Reformation Initiative.
Founding RSE Members:
- Richard “Patriot” Johnson – Former military asset with peak human enhancements.
- Jasmine “Turbo Jett” Perez – High-speed movement specialist with thermodynamic resistance.
- Joshua “Miasma” Pleasants – Regenerative strategist specializing in chemical warfare deterrence.
- Andrew “Captain Devil” Mitchell – Supernatural sensory enhancement and telekinetic combat applications.
These individuals will be reinstated with strict operational conditions under NSRA and municipal law.
Argus Corps will employ a dedicated civilian support staff to manage logistics, intelligence, legal affairs, and medical triage. This staff will be composed of:
- Legal consultants to oversee detainment and evidence handling.
- Data analysts for intelligence-gathering and strategic planning.
- Emergency medical personnel for field triage and post-mission assessment.
- Dedicated dispatchers & operations management for coordination of time-sensitive missions.
Argus Corps aims to achieve the following within its first operational year:
- 50% reduction in active superhuman gang presence within Philadelphia.
- Major disruption of Jump/Fly distribution networks.
- Capture or neutralization of 10+ high-priority superhuman criminal figures.
- Successful integration with municipal law enforcement operations.
Given the controversial nature of this initiative, risk mitigation is a key component. To address concerns:
- Strict Operational Transparency: Regular press briefings and public Q&A sessions.
- Civilian Oversight Board: Independent review panel for misconduct allegations.
- Rehabilitation & Redemption Narrative: Public messaging campaign emphasizing the role of Argus Corps members as "heroes seeking redemption."
The establishment of Argus Corps represents a necessary evolution in the fight against superhuman crime. By leveraging intelligence, rapid-response tactics, and an aggressive preemptive strategy, Philadelphia will become a hostile environment for metahuman criminal enterprises.
With the support of the NSRA, municipal leaders, and the Philadelphia community, Argus Corps will serve as the sword to the DVD’s shield, ensuring that superhuman justice is no longer reactionary—but proactive.
We request immediate approval for the Argus Corps initiative, along with the appropriate licensing and operational clearances under the NSRA Special Directive 14-B.
Signed, Maya Richardson
Councilwoman, Philadelphia
Argus Corps Civilian Sponsor
Attachments:
- LUMA Reinstatement Petitions (Johnson, Perez, Pleasants, Mitchell)
- Projected Operational Budget & Staffing Plan
- NSRA Compliance & Oversight Framework Agreement