History
The Gene Dogs is an elite team of operatives from S.T.O.R.M., a pan-European defense and counter-terrorist organization. The original Gene Dogs, consisting of Cat, Howitzer, Kestrel, Pacer, Tyr and Panther, were initially members of Team Omega, an esteemed counter-terrorist squad under the command of Lars Dinkelbach. During a mission in the Congo, the team fell into an ambush by an unidentified creature, resulting in severe injuries. While Dinkelbach managed to escape unscathed, the creature carried an artificial virus that hindered the healing of the team's wounds. To save their lives, Dr. Samuel Merrick utilized his Gene Matching Device to mutate them. Each member underwent gene-splicing with different animals, granting them unique abilities. Additionally, they received Gene-Chips, bio-wetware computer chips implanted in their cerebral cortex to further enhance their capabilities. However, the transformation destabilized their genetic structures, necessitating regular treatments from Merrick for survival. The Gene Dogs now serve as field operatives for the covert government organization, S.T.O.R.M.[1]
One year following their mutation, the Gene Dogs were assigned the task of recovering the Gene Scanner, a coveted technology targeted by Otomo, who dispatched his agents, the Q7 Strike Force, to retrieve it. The Gene Dogs successfully fended off the Strike Force, securing the Scanner. Tragically, Panther fell victim to Banzai's assault during the confrontation. S.T.O.R.M., in response, temporarily replaced Panther with Cat. Unbeknownst to Otomo, Mys-Tech had devised the Gene Scanner as a deceptive weapon, disguising it as a device with potent mutagenic capabilities. Mys-Tech manipulated Otomo into stealing the Scanner. They then employed Hurricane to retrieve it, subsequently leaking information to the Strike Force, who ambushed and captured both Hurricane and the Scanner. Eventually, the Gene Dogs formed an alliance with the Strike Force to eliminate the Scanner upon discovering its true nature as a bomb. During their mission, they learned that Panther had covertly worked as a Mys-Tech agent. Pursuing a false lead provided by Panther, they engaged in a confrontation with the group Genetix. Otomo and the Strike Force managed to escape, while Hurricane was once again imprisoned. [2]
Later, the Gene Dogs found themselves engaged in another conflict with the group Genetix, who accidentally stumbled into S.T.O.R.M. Central while pursuing Tektos. The encounter resulted in an inconclusive battle. Vesper, a member of Genetix, accessed S.T.O.R.M.'s computer system and established communication with Eagle and Merrick, eventually leading to a conversation with Cat. Through dialogue, the two groups realized they were allies but maintained a degree of animosity towards each other.[3]Paraphernalia
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See Also
- 5 appearance(s) of Gene Dogs (Earth-616)
- 3 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Gene Dogs (Earth-616)
- 8 image(s) of Gene Dogs (Earth-616)
- 8 member(s) of Gene Dogs (Earth-616)