Council/Penumbra Outer Band

Overview

The Penumbra is the Council's special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assassinations, and espionage. By the time they reach the rank of Elite, they are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. A single Penumbra Cor Leonis soldier is capable of taking on operations that would normally require an entire team of commandos.

Enemy Types

Minions

Penumbra Assault

The Penumbra is the Council's special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assassinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, particularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Penumbra.

Levels: 10-19

Powers

Assault Rifle Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Assault Rifle.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Buckshot

The Penumbra is the Council's special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assassinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, particularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Penumbra.

Levels: 5-19

Powers

Shotgun Ranged (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockdown
Good at close range. Fires a cone of buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Gunner

Penumbra Outer Band soldier

The Penumbra is the Council's special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assassinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, particularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Penumbra.

Levels: 5-10

Powers

Submachine Gun Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Submachine Gun.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Marksman

The Penumbra is the Council's special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assassinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, particularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Penumbra.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Rifle

The Penumbra is the Council's special operations division, tasked with covert ops, assassinations, and espionage. Even the lowest level recruits receive some special training, particularly in stealth and evasion techniques. New recruits must have some military or law enforcement experience before being accepted into the Penumbra.

Levels: 5-14

Powers

Adv Sub Machine Gun Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Advanced Submachine Gun.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Elite Assault

Penumbra Elite Assault

The Penumbra Elites are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. They're expert insurgents, capable of infiltrating a target swiftly and silently, then taking it down. Elites undergo a basic super soldier regimen designed to heighten their stealth, accuracy, and concentration. These enhancements make them incredibly dangerous, especially when encountered in force.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Assault Rifle Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Assault Rifle.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Elite Fire

The Penumbra Elites are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. They're expert insurgents, capable of infiltrating a target swiftly and silently, then taking it down. Elites undergo a basic super soldier regimen designed to heighten their stealth, accuracy, and concentration. These enhancements make them incredibly dangerous, especially when encountered in force.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Elite Marksman

The Penumbra Elites are world-class special forces operatives, as well trained as any Navy SEAL. They're expert insurgents, capable of infiltrating a target swiftly and silently, then taking it down. Elites undergo a basic super soldier regimen designed to heighten their stealth, accuracy, and concentration. These enhancements make them incredibly dangerous, especially when encountered in force.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Cor Leonis Fire

The Cor Leonis of the Penumbra have transcended mere special ops stats. They are each unto themselves a powerful covert force, capable of taking on operations that would normally require an entire team of commandos. In addition to their enhanced physical and mental attributes, they receive training in security systems, computer infiltration, and surveillance equipment. In many ways, they are the perfect spies.

Levels: 25-29

Powers

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Cor Leonis Force

Penumbra Cor Leonis Force

The Cor Leonis of the Penumbra have transcended mere special ops stats. They are each unto themselves a powerful covert force, capable of taking on operations that would normally require an entire team of commandos. In addition to their enhanced physical and mental attributes, they receive training in security systems, computer infiltration, and surveillance equipment. In many ways, they are the perfect spies.

Levels: 25-29

Powers

Chain Gun Ranged, Superior Damage over Time(Lethal)
You are taking Lethal Damage over Time from the Council Chain Gun.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Cor Leonis Marksman

The Cor Leonis of the Penumbra have transcended mere special ops stats. They are each unto themselves a powerful covert force, capable of taking on operations that would normally require an entire team of commandos. In addition to their enhanced physical and mental attributes, they receive training in security systems, computer infiltration, and surveillance equipment. In many ways, they are the perfect spies.

Levels: 25-29

Powers

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Lieutenants

Penumbra Adjutant

The Penumbra Adjutants have completed their covert ops training and are on the verge of being promoted to Elite status. They have yet to benefit from a course of super soldier serum, but they have honed their stealth and physique to a near perfect level. Adjutants are often tasked with leading squads of Penumbra soldiers on raids to raise funds for the Council.

Levels: 5-9

Powers

Assault Rifle Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Assault Rifle.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Adjutant

Penumbra Adjutant

The Penumbra Adjutants have completed their covert ops training and are on the verge of being promoted to Elite status. They have yet to benefit from a course of super soldier serum, but they have honed their stealth and physique to a near perfect level. Adjutants are often tasked with leading squads of Penumbra soldiers on raids to raise funds for the Council.

Levels: 10-14

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Adjutant

The Penumbra Adjutants have completed their covert ops training and are on the verge of being promoted to Elite status. They have yet to benefit from a course of super soldier serum, but they have honed their stealth and physique to a near perfect level. Adjutants are often tasked with leading squads of Penumbra soldiers on raids to raise funds for the Council.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Penumbra Elite Adjutant

Penumbra Elite at the peak of his game may earn the rank of Adjutant, and with it a large upgrade in super soldier serum. He is on the verge of Cor Leonis status, and his mind has become focused with laser-like intensity. High ranking Elites are some of the best shots and most dedicated insurgents in the world. They can, and have, assassinated heads of state as well as world famous heroes.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Chain Gun Ranged, Superior Damage over Time(Lethal)
You are taking Lethal Damage over Time from the Council Chain Gun.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Penumbra Cor Leonis Adjutant

Penumbra Cor Leonis Adjutant

Unlike their counterparts in the other branches of the Council's hierarchy, the Penumbra Cor Leonis Adjutants have considerable autonomy. The Council feels that the subversive activities that fall within the Penumbra's purview require a certain amount of independence. This makes the Penumbra Cor Leonis quite unpredictable at times - and thus, quite deadly.

Levels: 25-29

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Chain Gun Ranged, Superior DoT(Lethal)
You are taking Lethal Damage over Time from the Council Chain Gun.

Thunder Kick Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can Disorient your target.

Storm Kick Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Chance for Critical Hit
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick has a greater then average chance to score a critical hit.

Lycanthropy Lycanthropy
Some Council Lieutenants can transform into Nightwolves.

Snipers

Penumbra Elite Sharpshooter

Penumbra Elite Sharpshooter

Those gifted with incredible accuracy are quickly transferred into the Penumbra division, where they undergo lengthy treatments to refine their abilities. The Sharpshooters are natural loners and disdain associating with the rank and file. The only praise they seek is the satisfaction of a silent kill.

Levels: 1-54

Powers

Sniper Rifle Ranged (Sniper), Superior Lethal Damage, Foe Knockdown
Sniper Rifle is a powerful piece of hardware. It is very accurate and has a very long range. The impressive round can knock down its target.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Bosses

Penumbra Archon

Penumbra Archon

A Penumbra Archon is responsible for overseeing squads of covert operatives. Since coverts ops need to be precise and perfectly executed, a Penumbra Archon is valued chiefly for his ability to follow orders precisely and make sure his troops do the same. In return for loyalty and good service, Archons receive their first taste of super soldier serum, making them stronger and quicker than any normal human could be.

Levels: 5-19

Powers

12 Gauge Ranged (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockdown
Good at medium range. Longer range and more deadly than most shotguns. The 12 Gauge Shotgun fires a cone of buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Frag Grenade (Only Level 10 and up) Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Dragons Tail (Only Level 15 and up) Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This low spinning kick deals the same damage as Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits will trip and knock down your opponents.

Penumbra Elite Archon

Penumbra Elite Archon

While most Elites concentrate on learning the basic skills required for special ops, the Archons receive additional training in tactics. They're also trained in technological skills, such as wire tapping and circumventing security systems. Combined with their prodigious super soldier enhancements, these skills make Elite Archons well-prepared to plan and carry out small covert ops.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Dragons Tail Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This low spinning kick deals the same damage as Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successsful trips will knock down your opponents.

Lycanthropy Lycanthropy
Some Council Bosses can transform into Nightwolves.

Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon

The Penumbra Cor Leonis Archons author their own plans to sow terror and fear across Paragon City. Many are in command of small military cells, completely cut off from their compatriots - both for the sake of security, and to encourage independent thinking.

Levels: 25-29

Powers

Grenade Launcher Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Launches an M30 Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault rifle. This explosion from this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Dragons Tail Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This low spinning kick deals the same damage as Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successsful trips will knock down your opponents.

Crane Kick Melee, High Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
A slow, high damage kick that can send your target flying!

Crippling Axe Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Immobilize, -Speed
Your movement speed has been reduced by the Crippling Axe Kick. It may leave you Immobilized.