The Radicals

The Radicals is a TV Show that will air on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block in 2014. It is about three teenage heroes who gain Superpowers after being caught in an explosion.

Characters and Concepts
Characters Paige O’Neal/Sparky: The leader of The Radicals. She has the power to manipulate electricity and magnetism with her body. She is beautiful, charismatic, and optimistic; all of these qualities make her an effective leader. She loves freedom and having fun, and she hates being tied down; she usually avoids getting into relationships because of this. Prior to getting her powers, she was a popular cheerleader. Even without her powers, she stood up for others and was nice to everyone; thus setting the stage for her becoming a hero. She and the rest of the Radicals gained their powers after they were caught in an explosion at the Element Red plant that their father ran.

Blaine O’Neal/WarBandit:

 Sparky’s younger brother. He has the power to use 99.9% of his brain at any given time. As a result he has a genius level intellect, and his memory and focus have been significantly enhanced. In addition, he has the ability to learn and completely understand anything by simply observing it. For example, he was able to teach himself Taekwondo by simply reading books and watching internet videos. Although he has always been very intelligent, he suffered from a learning disability which hampered his academic performance. With his newfound powers, he excelled in school and became on top of his class. He creates the equipment the Radicals use to fight crime, and uses his own weapons and gadgets such as: His signature Bo fighting staff, a Taser wire used for stunning opponents, sticky bombs, and ADA (Applicative Defense Assistant); an artificial intelligence that controls Tower R and assists the team in their adventures. After his father’s death, he takes control of his father's company along with his sister.

Cortez Campbell/Rock:

 A longtime friend of Paige and Blaine and star runningback on the high school football team. His powers are superhuman strength, endurance, and durability. When angry or his life is in danger, he goes into a state called “Rock Rage”; in which his speed, strength, and durability increase exponentially and he gains unstoppable momentum. He is also highly skilled at fighting and is one of the toughest kids in school. He loves sports and partying, and he secretly has a crush on Paige but does not know how to tell her. He grew up in a poor neighborhood, but moved once his father started working for Arthur O’Neill.

Miguel Hernandez/Thunder: 

 The twin brother of the Lightning Kid. He was initially a member of the Kliq along with his brother and Razor, but after growing tired of a life of crime he joins the Radicals. Although the Radicals initially mistrusted him, after proving himself, they eventually warm up to him and he becomes a full member. He has the ability to generate concussive sound waves by clapping his hands against any surface. He becomes close friends with the Radicals, Rock in particular. Although he is an on and off member of the Radicals, often taking long leaves of absences. He is a loner who dislikes taking orders.

Andrew White/The Rocket:

 Blaine’s one time best friend. He is the son of businessman Nathaniel White. He and Blaine are intellectual equals, even more so after Blaine received his powers. Blaine was his only friend and very few other people liked him, because he was immature and arrogant. In contrast, Blaine is one of the most popular kids in school and gets all the girls. Andrew envies Blaine for this reason and often pursues a rivalry with him. Although he was born into wealth, his father was cold towards him and his mother. His parents eventually divorced and Andrew was forced to live with his father, whom he hated. His mother, who wanted nothing to do with the family, ran off with another man and abandoned Andrew. So in order to escape the drama at home, Andrew spent most of his time at Blaine’s house. When the Element Red plant exploded, many of his father’s investments were destroyed. With his family broken and his company in tatters, he committed suicide. This did not really affect Andrew as he did not like his father anyway. When Blaine and the Radicals got their powers, he accompanied them on their adventures and acted as a tagalong kid. After awhile he sought to fight crime alongside the radicals: He built a jet pack and a plasma gun, and began calling himself The Rocket. The Radicals began to see him as a nuisance; when Andrew was kidnapped by the Blue Baron, the Radicals saw this as the last straw and ordered him to stop trying to be a hero. His envy of the Radicals, Warbandit in particular, becomes outright hatred and lust for power. He went to the Blue Baron and demanded that he give him the Superhuman Serum. The serum increased his already high I.Q. to superhuman levels, thus making him as smart as Blaine. Using his father’s fortune, he builds a jet-powered suit of armor armed with various weapons and gadgets and sets out to take over the world. He asks the Radicals to join him and when they refuse, he fights them and defeats them. He then kills the Blue Baron, seizes control of his organization, and becomes the Radicals’ archenemy. His morality frequently shifts throughout the series: Going from an ally of the Radicals, to the series main villain, then a recurring villain, then an anti-hero, before returning to main villain status in seasons 4 and 5, then becoming a hero in the last two seasons.

Arthur O’Neal:

 Paige and Blaine’s parents. Scientists who own a research firm called the O’Neal group and are extremely wealthy. Arthur discovered Element Red on the moon and found out that it can be used for energy purposes. He and Kelly built a new energy plant in the Science Hills district of Silver City. They were both killed when the plant mysteriously exploded. The Radicals use the O’Neal family fortune to fight crime.

Byron Montgomery/The Blue Baron:

 A former colleague of Arthur O’Neal. He, like Arthur O’Neal, was once one of the most brilliant and world-renowned scientists; nicknamed the Baron of Genetics. When the Radicals gain fame around Silver City, he becomes fascinated with their powers. He creates a serum that can give people superpowers after a series of tests, he tests the serum on himself; giving him enhanced strength and agility. Seeking to improve the serum, he begins hiring thugs to kidnap people so he can test it on them. Seeing this as unethical, the Radicals are forced to shut him down. They confront him in his laboratory and after a short fight, Montgomery falls in to a vat filled with a blue substance. As a result, his skin turns blue and he goes insane. He then creates a super-powered mafia called the Kliq. Along with the Kliq, the Blue Baron begins terrorizing Silver City. He is the Radicals’ initial archenemy.

Diego Garcia/Razor:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Cortez’s rival and fellow football teammate. He is an arrogant, narcissistic, and egotistical bully who is obsessed with his appearance and making himself look good. After he loses a fight to Rock, he agrees to have some of the Blue Baron’s serum. After taking the serum, he becomes as strong as Rock and joins the Kliq. He and Rock grew up in the same neighborhood, and they have a strong dislike for each other. In addition, he has a crush on Sparky.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Renaldo Hernandez/The Lightning Kid:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Razor’s best friend and sidekick, and Thunder's brother. He usually follows Razor around and does whatever he does. He also agrees to take some of the Baron’s serum, which gives him superhuman speed. He is best described as reckless and hot-headed. He and Razor were written out after Season 2, but reappear as drug addicts in Season 4. Andrew White promises to get them off of their addictions, if they help him destroy the Radicals. He gets cleaned up and becomes a member of the Power Circle in Season 4.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Mideon Knight:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">A ruthless and powerful terrorist, criminal mastermind, and leader of the Order of The Black Rose. He is the wielder of the Nega Force, a mystical energy that is powered by the evil nature of its wielder. He was responisble for the deaths of the Radicals' parents and them gaining superpowers, having caused the explosion at the Nuclear Plant. His primary goal is world domination, killing anyone who stands in his way. When Arthur O'Neal tried stand against him, Mideon had him killed. When he learned that Sparky and Warbandit were Arthur's children, he extended his vendetta against Arthur to them; vowing to wipe out his entire bloodline. He is killed in a final fight against a combined team consisting of the Radicals and the Rocket. He returns from the dead in season seven, where he fuses with Nightmare to form Nightmare-Mideon. Due to the evil that he is responsible for, especially the fact that he is responsible for the deaths of their fathers, he is the Radicals most hated enemy; the only one they have no problem killing and actually want to kill. His powers come from the Nega Force, which grants him: Flight, super-strength, durability teleportation, force-field generation, and eternal youth.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Jade Knight:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Mideon's "daughter" and a clone of Sparky. When Mideon lured Sparky into a trap, he announced that he planned to clone her and then kill her. Although the Radicals were able to rescue Sparky, Mideon was still able to use the blood samples he was able get from Sparky to complete the process; thus Jade was created. Being that she is Sparky's clone, they have some similarites: both are bold, charismatic, and beautiful but the similarities stop there. Whereas Sparky is kindhearted and sweet, Jade is cruel and sadistic; where as Sparky is devoted to the ideals of freedom and justice, Jade is devoted to her father's ideals of spreading death and terror; whereas Sparky has long blond hair, Jade has black hair with red highlights. Both Jade and Sparky hate each other passionately, and Jade will go out of her way to try and kill her; even if it means going against her father's plans. Like Sparky, she has the power to manipulate electricity and magnetism; although her electrical energy is red, unlike Sparky's white energy. She appears again in Season 4, when the Rocket breaks her out of jail. Knowing they had a common enemy in the Radicals, they joined forces and formed the Power Circle. She fools the Radicals into believing she had turned a new leaf, although Sparky refuses to believe it. Being that Thunder is also a former villain, the two find some similarities between each other and begin dating. Once she gains the trust of the other three Radicals, she turns them all against Sparky; causing dissention within the group. She shows her true colors by blowing up the O'Neal House, while the Radicals were off fighting a villain; even leaving a note saying it was her and mocking the Radicals for trusting her.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Red Racer/Gordy Greene:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Once a 20-year old dock worker from Baltimore. After being exposed to Element Red on the job, he develops super speed. When his brother was murdered at a party, he initially used his powers to seek vengeance; but after seeing the exploits of the Radicals on TV, he becomes inspired to become the Red Racer. He appears in Season 4, in order to put The Radicals back together and fight the Rocket and the Power Circle. He appears again in Season 6, in order to help defend Earth against Nightmare.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">The Centurion/King Godwin Odogwu:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Appears in Season 4. The young, benevolent king of the fictional African nation of Buharia. He places his country's interests and the welfare of his people above all else. He uses a suit of armor armed with a spear and other various weapons, in order to defend his country from threats in the form of: terrorists, multinational corporations, and foreign governments. He is initially cynical towards both the Radicals and the O'Neal Group, having a deep distrust of them. He eventually joins the Rocket's Power Circle. Little did he know that the Rocket was only using him, so that he can gain access to Buharia's oil reserves. He realizes that the Rocket was using him, and he joins the heroes in opposing the Power Circle. He appears again in Season 7, in order to defend the world against Nightmare. He is one of the smartest men in the world, with an intellect rivalling Warbandit and the Rocket.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Darian:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> He is a Class A Dream Guardian. Darian, along with his brother Korrin, was once one of the most trusted servants of Nightmare; the tyrannical ruler of the dream world. He lacked sentience and blindly followed Nightmare's orders. Happy with Darian's loyal service, Nightmare grants him one wish: Darian asks for sentience. After Nightmare grants him sentience, he begins to see Nightmare for the evil and wicked ruler he is; and learns of Nightmare's plot to take over the real world. He rebels against his former master and is imprisoned. While he is imprisoned, he visits Sparky in a dream; asking her and the Radicals to help stop Nightmare. He becomes a very important character in Seasons six and seven. He has the appearance of a human, except with pale skin and grey hair. He is noble and kindhearted, putting others before himself. He enjoys adventure and flies through space. His abilities include: Flight, an ability to talk to people in their dreams, fuse with people, a mastery of firearms and swords, phasing, telekinesis, and telepathy.

<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Korrin:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Brother of Darian. Korrin is one of Nightmares most trusted servants, and helped crush his brother's rebellion. When Nightmare is defeated and imprisoned in the Season six finale, he helps him break out and invade the world of the living and fuse with Mideon Knight.

<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%">Settings and Other Concepts

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Silver City:  A relatively new city recently built in Arizona. The city was built on top of an old silver mine, hence the name “Silver” City. It was built in the early 1950’s for scientists moving into the area. Overtime, however, many people from all walks of life moved into the new city in search for jobs. This mass migration of people created a population boom, and there were not enough jobs to go around for everyone. As a result, these new migrants met poverty and hardship and crime became widespread. However, the crime and poverty was isolated in poorer neighborhoods. The discovery of Element Red provided a massive boost in the economy: an Element Red power plant was built in the Science Hills section, providing much needed jobs. However, the downside of this was that criminal organizations moved in to gain control of the Element Red supply. Consequently, crime and corruption became rampant and the city began a downward spiral into darkness. There are two High schools in Silver City: North High and South High, which serve the Northern and Southern parts of the city respectively.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"> Element Red:  A substance discovered on the moon by Arthur O’Neal. It is the most radioactive element known to man. Although not much is known about it, it is known to cause adverse effects in Humans. It has been shown to alter the DNA of living organisms and give them “superpowers.” These super-powered humans, known as “Reds”, are seen by society as a threat. The Radicals gained their powers from Element Red exposure, and use their powers to fight for good.

Seasons
Season 1: The Element Red Saga- Deals with Sparky, Warbandit, and Rock gaining their powers and becoming The Radicals. It also deals with Andrew White's disappointment about not having any superpowers, and his envy of the Radicals, Blaine in particular, for having them. Various villains make appearances such as the big bad The Blue Baron and his Kliq, Doctor Sunshine who commits crimes using a photovoltaic suit, and The Ice Queen a feminist terrorist with ice powers.

Season 2: The Rocket Saga- As the Radicals continue to learn and develop their powers, several new threats appear on the horizon. It also details Andrew White becoming this season's big bad: The Rocket. The Rocket's constant schemes against the Radicals, and his dream of world domination makes him the most dangerous foe the Radicals have faced yet.

Season 3: The Black Rose Saga- As the Radicals get older, they seek to learn about the circumstances behind the explosion that gave them their powers, and killed their parents. Things become clearer as they face their greatest threat yet: the evil terrorist organization known as the Order of The Black Rose, their leader Mideon Knight, and his daughter, Sparky clone, and second-in-command Jade. The season also details The Rocket going from the big bad to an anti-hero, and the romantic tension between Sparky and Rock.

Season 4: Power Circle Saga- The Radicals have finally come of age. Paige and Cortez begin dating, and Blaine and Paige re-open their late father's company: The O'Neal group. However, as they are beginning to grow up they begin to grow apart; thus making them extremely vulnerable, leading to them splitting up as a team and going their separate ways. The Rocket becomes the villain again, and he reforms his late father's company: White Industries. Instead of outright fighting the Radicals, he seeks to destroy them from the shadows; he sends The Lightning Kid to infiltrate the team, and destabilize them. He forms the Power Circle, an alliance consisting of the Radicals' enemies: Himself, Jade Knight, the Centurion, Razor, Lightning Kid, and Doctor Sunshine. The Power Circle sets out to take over the world, leading to the Radicals coming back together and teaming up with other heroes in order to defeat them. Other heroes such as the Red Racer, the Spirit Detectives, and King Godwin are introduced in this season. Other concepts that are added in this season include the Bureau of Super-Humans (BUSH), a government agency tasked with the regulation of superheroes and the prosecution of supervillains.

Season 5: Ember Saga- The Radicals are closer than ever. Sparky and Rock's relationship becomes more serious, Blaine's intelligence has gained him worldwide recognition, Andrew White is finally facing trial for his crimes, and the Radicals have become international celebrities for constantly saving Silver City and the world from various threats. When it seems that things are looking up for the Radicals, a new threat appears on the horizon. Amber Griffin, a scientist working for the O'Neal Group and Blaine's girlfriend, is involved in a freak accident involving a particle accelerator that over-stimulates her molecules and turns her into a being of fire. Blaming the Radicals for her condition, she helps break Andrew White out of prison and the two team up to destroy the Radicals.

Season 6: Dreamwarriors Part 1- The name of the series changes from The Radicals to Radicals: Dreamwarriors during this season. Crime in Silver City has reached an all-time low following the events of Season 5, and the Rocket has decided to give up his life of crime and live in seclusion. The Radicals are beginning to get bored. Paige and Blaine decide to switch the direction of the O'Neal Group and focus on space and inter-dimensional travel. A mysterious being named Darian appears on the horizon, and along with him comes a new and dangerous threat: The evil ruler of dream world known as Nightmare and Darian's brother Korrin.

Season 7: Dreamwarriors Part 2- After Nightmare is defeated and imprisoned, he is released by Korrin and invades the Earth. As if things weren't any worse, Jade is able to resurrect Mideon Knight. Both Nightmare and Mideon fuse together and form Nightmare-Mideon, and set out to enslave all of humanity. This causes all of Earth's heroes to form a resistance front, and oppose this new threat.