Charles Langley

Humans

Under the global enterprise Langley Tech™, Charles Langley has defied logic to become one of the richest, most powerful, and well-respected men on the planet. This benevolent capitalist-billionaire strives to make Earth a better place through groundbreaking advances in science and computer technologies, leading the world’s production of minimum-imprint energy with eco-friendly innovations. His empire drives progress with eco-friendly nuclear fusion, advanced solar and wind energy, and space tech, while its military contracts—AI drones, quantum comms—shape global defence. With planet Earth in crisis and voters disillusioned with power-hungry politicians, Langley’s charisma and solutions spark a movement urging him to run for Prime Minister, a role that could reshape the world.

Unfortunately for him—and planet Earth—the Zorgons, an alien race led by the cunning commander Gloch of the Zorgon Empire, have noticed. They seize upon Langley’s soaring popularity to infiltrate politics, seeing him as the perfect foil for their sinister plot to loot Earth’s natural resources and orchestrate its destruction. Using their advanced mind-control technologies, using neural implants and subliminal manipulation, the Zorgons now control Langley’s key decisions, whilst letting him believe he’s acting freely, a flawless disguise for their evil ways. Occasional flickers of doubt haunt Langley, quickly dismissed as stress, ensuring he remains oblivious to the alien forces steering his will. Their aim: plunder Earth’s resources and seize global dominion. Their strategy unfolds through calculated chaos, exploiting humanity’s divisions to tighten their grip.

As the Zorgons pull the strings, Langley increasingly pushes for aggressive military policies and shadowy alliances, fuelling proxy wars, pitting countries on Earth against each other to destabalise the world and serve the Zorgon takeover. Charles Langley's AI weapons flood markets, sowing chaos that bolsters Langley Tech™ while weakening Earth’s defences, all framed as “security.” Gloch exploits Langley’s control of the media—through silent partnerships that suppress dissenting voices—to facilitate his meteoric rise towards Prime Minister.

As his political power and ties to international figures grow, Langley’s actions become increasingly unpredictable and dangerous. This rapid spread of military tech to global governments, secretly fuelled by Gloch, escalates global tensions, positioning Langley Tech™ as an unmatched force in defence. Meanwhile, Cassandra Chase’s investigative reporting on Langley’s military ventures—reports stifled by his media empire—alerts her and the Super Squad’s alien heroes to the dark transformation unfolding, hinting at the Zorgons’ control. Her persistence draws the attention of Langley’s unseen manipulators, pulling the Super Squad into a race against time.

Langley’s personal life frays under this strain. His children—14-year-old Ethan and 12-year-old Sophia—revel in the lavish gifts he uses to bribe away his coldness, a stark shift from the father they once knew. Yet, their initial delight in being spoilt fades as they grow troubled by his erratic behaviour and emotional distance, sensing something is deeply wrong. Ethan’s tech savvy and Sophia’s sharp curiosity drive them to dig deeper, unaware of the alien conspiracy they’re about to uncover. The man who once promised a golden age for humanity now teeters on the brink of plunging it into darkness. Can the Super Squad and Cassandra Chase free Langley from Gloch’s evil grip before his alien overlords unleash their devastating plans?

Collector's Trading Card:
Name: Charles Langley
Role: Visionary Businessman who tragically becomes a controlled tycoon
Traits: Charismatic Innovator, ,Savvy media Operator, Tragic Titan
Backstory: Langley Tech™’s billionaire genius, Charles Langley, drives Earth’s progress until the Zorgons, via Gloch’s mind control, twist him into a pawn for their takeover of Earth.