#manhunt Cerberus

[innucentz]

[manhuntingbonanza]

Bisexual Cerberus icons, requested by @jgabriel1920 🩷💜💙

Credit not needed, but appreciated

[deadpuppetboi]

Because I demand more gang interactions, I'll be making some here-

Skinz: You come and take our jobs and for what?! To take our women and drug our children!

Skullyz: Man, it ain't our fault you can't do shit! Besides, you can't give your women the love I can give.

•••

Babyfaces: Have you been naughty today?

Hoodz: The fuck did you say to me?!

•••

Smileys: Are you dead? Am I dead? Is he dead?

Skullyz: Man, hold on, I'm too high to think about that-

•••

Skinz: Border-hopping junkies! I’ll grind your bones to dust!

Skullyz, way too high, takes off their mask: Here, it's my skull. Polish it if you can, my mom dropped me a few times.

•••

Wardogs: God Bless America!

Skinz: Hell yeah!

Wardogs, with their guns: Take it back-

•••

Cerberus: I don't get paid enough for this.

SWAT: We get paid???

Cops: You guys get money?!

•••

Smileys: You have my shoes!!!

Babyfaces:???

Skullyz: Get your eyes checked, gringo, the bastard is wearing sandals!

•••

Cops: Hands in the air, now!!!

Smileys, raises decapitated hands up in the air:

•••

Skullyz: Got a girl back home, I miss her a lot.

Babyfaces: Didn’t you kill her?

Skullyz: Yeah, I gotta get flowers, the smell is getting bad now.

[prayantis]

Hey How you doing Hope that you are okay^^,i thinked what you think that is cash opinion's about the gangs since he is almost mute lol

Thank you!! I’m fine, just recovering from being sick lol!!

The hoods

Who?

Kidding kidding, but Cash doesn’t think much of them

Literally just some guys who are all bark and no bite

(Off topic but even the fandom has widely forgotten them)

The Skinz

With Cash being the Hispanic king he is, he doesn’t like them

Let’s be honest we don’t like them either

The Skullyz

Literally just Mexican guys with weapons

The drugs are cool n all but Cash did enough drugs in college

Thinks the Satan worshipping is weird but at least they believe in something

The babyfaces

Most of them could do with a visit to darkwoods penitentiary asylum section

Except for that ONE pedo guy

Cash would kill him again

The wardogs

Crazy fuckers

Just weirdos who need a better hobby than just militarism and American propaganda

“When Ramírez said he’d built a team one day this is NOT what I had this mind!”

Secretly judges them for listening to Ramírez’s crazy ass

The Smileys

Knew some of them during his stay in darkwood

Thinks they could’ve changed if they had gotten the help they needed

But Jesus are do they love violence-

S. W. A. T. / Carer City Police

Knew there was a good reason not to like cops

Yk besides them locking him in a cage-

Cash could’ve told you they were corrupted years ago

Spits on a dead one for his revenge on cops

“You know cops are the biggest gang allowed.”

Cerberus

Fucking dicks

Been hating on them from the moment they beat him up

AND for not letting the man leave to freedom

They did NOT have to gang up on Cash every damn time

Got what they deserved

*Cerberus members screaming* “that’s the sound of motherfucking justice.”

[bumblingbee1]

About time I brought Scudworth back to his rightful place (my header)

[somewhatsentientspellbook]

How Ludinus used Delilah Briarwood to further his agenda

Do you know what would be interesting to me? If it was revealed that Ludinus “Incapable Of Minding His Own Damn Business” Da’leth was also connected to the Briarwoods, and by extension, Vecna.

Delilah was a member of the Cerberus Assembly, and during her time she had been dabbling in necromancy; something considered VERY illegal in the Empire. She worked alongside some of the most ruthless and cunning individuals on the face of Exandria, and yet she somehow managed to get away with her necromantic experimentation? I don’t buy it. Even if she had the rest of the Assembly fooled, someone like Ludinus would have noticed what was going on. Here’s the thing, he had nothing to gain from exploiting that knowledge, so he wouldn’t have been interested in revealing it. But you know when he did decide to use that information?

After she had lost her husband and fallen into debt with The Whispered One.

The thing is, it’s not like Vecna whispered “find my lab 50km east of fuckaround and 20km south of findout.” Vecna is vague and secretive, and Delilah would have needed to earn his information. Matt confirmed that she had gone searching for a while (in other words, Delilah would have needed help). So, where did she find the information? The people with the knowledge, who would have had any idea of the location of the Whispered One’s ancient sanctum?

Perhaps an elf older, and more powerful than all the rest, with an interest in secrets and a deep understanding of Exandrian history?

So, let’s run with the idea that Ludinus told Delilah where the mysterious laboratory was. What happens after she resurrects Sylas?

The Cerberus Assembly and Cobalt Soul discover she was a necromancer, brand her a traitor, expel her from the assembly, and begin a manhunt for her and her husband. This forces the Briarwoods to retreat to Port Damali, and then to Tal’Dorei in hopes of releasing Vecna. The events of the narrative then happen as they would normally (with the fall of the de Rolo’s and VM liberating Whitestone years later).

But the question remains – why would Ludinus do that? If he is as knowledgeable about Exandrian history, he would have surely known that the Whispered One planned to become a god. Why would he forgo his hatred of the pantheon to plant the seeds of another ascension?

Let’s think about the implications of this. Ludinus wants to show the world that his way is the best (and only) way. He wants to create loyal followers who hate the gods, and what would make you hate divinity more than a mortal ascending and using their newfound power to take over the world? To target Vasselheim of all places? To repeat (beat by beat) the events that led to the Calamity?

And perhaps it was a test. Ludinus knows that the gods sealed themselves behind the divine gate, but how do you get something that large on our side to the other? Vox Machina managed to seal Vecna away, but what if doing so weakened the gate, or revealed its potential weaknesses for Ludinus to exploit?

Come to think of it, this may explain why Ludinus’ own damn annex got away with being involved in the Angel of Irons cult until the M9 went straight to the king with that information. Because by destroying the shackles, the Chained Oblivion would be powerful enough to start exploiting weaknesses in the divine gate.

Anyway, I think it’d be cool if Ludinus had somehow manipulated a necromancer, vampire, and lich-turned-god into playing a part in his long-con. It wouldn’t be totally out of the realm of possibility after all.

[valiantvideo]

MANHUNT (2003) -> CERBERUS LEADER AND THE CERBERUS

[sparatus]

AO3 Meme

tagged by @commander-krios, thank you!!

Rules: Give us the links to your wonderful words with the most hits, most kudos, most comments, most bookmarks, most words, and least words.

so, uh. we gotta do things a lil special cause i have one fic that ticks literally all but the last of those boxes:

Broken Mirror

Mass Effect no-Reapers AU, Matteo Shepard takes on a manhunt for a mysterious all-human team responsible for the slaughter of an archaeological dig team on Eden Prime. Hits: 7,173 Kudos: 119 Comments: 215 Bookmarks: 40 Words: 333,891

... so apparently if you haven't read BM yet, ig the stats say you really should, lol.

Most Hits: Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Twilight spite fic. Bella goes to Hell and is judged for her crimes. Hits: 1,537

this is from 2013 and i was intentionally mimicking smeyer's writing style. don't read it. i can write so much better than that.

Most Kudos: Coffee & Cuddling

Mass Effect, FShiara. Exactly what it says on the tin. Kudos: 105

this was a gift piece for holiday harbinger back in 2016. i have no memory of writing it.

Most Comments: In the Land of Giants

Mass Effect no-Reapers AU, sequel to Broken Mirror. Shepard and Nihlus continue the hunt for Cerberus, leading them out into the Terminus systems. Comments: 39

gently grips your shirt collar and pulls you down uncomfortably close to my face. read my no-reapers au.

Most Bookmarks: To Catch a Rabbit

Mass Effect, Kryterius. Saren and Nihlus have to solve the murder of a primarch. Bookmarks: 16

read this one also. the mystery is a lot more intense than it sounds this is one of my favorite wips even if i keep meandering away

Most Words: Mercy

Mass Effect, OC-centric. Thie'Haasn rejoins the Migrant Fleet, Axilus in tow, and everything seems fine. It is not. Words: 136,380

have i mentioned recently we're rewriting this series. because we are. the series is from like 2014 we're better writers now. i missed axilus so much i am so sorry for how much additional trauma i'm about to give him

Least Words: A Special Kind of Dread

Mass Effect, Councilor Sparatus & Councilor Valern. Valern checks on Sparatus after dispatching Shepard to Menae. Words: 678

remember when all i posted was one-shots looking at the councilors and what they got up to off-camera. baby sparky. not quite ierian yet. still needed time in the character development oven

tagging @thetrashbagswasteland, @autistic-council-spectre, @threewhiskeylunch, @nightmarestudio606, @dandenbo, and anybody else who wants to idk who's all been tagged or done it already so if you have just ignore me lol

[meliciamelano]

[thebohemianmunk]

Gangs of Manhunt (2003)

[captin-azoth]

Random, but what's your favorite group of hunters in Manhunt 2?

OOOOH~ 👀👀👀

Hurmm, I know you only said for manhunt 2 but I’ll answer for both games since it’s not often I get to talk Manhunt 👁👁

In Manhunt 1 it’s definitely the Smileys, omg I love them. Just how they yell “ARE THOSE MY SHOES!?” Gets me every time, they’re so goofy to me, I love them aaa

And for Manhunt 2! Honestly that’s a tough one. Cause each group feels kinda samey in the second game? The Pervs kinda make me laugh (that and cause the cut weapon you would’ve used in that area makes me laugh)

But honestly it’s really hard to choose? Just cause I feels all the groups blend together, The Cerberus watchdogs we’re interesting and they have some goofy lines? But I feel The Pervs stick out the most to me (maybe also cause I spent a lot of time idle in the club and wandering for fun too)

[less-bumbling]

Since this blog is about Manhunt at the moment; What do you think is the most messed up gang in both games? (Manhunt 1 & 2)

Like, which ones are the ones that get under your skin? Or what makes them different from the rest that makes them messed up? And so on.

Asking the big questions here...

I love it! 😄😄 Keep 'em coming!

There are plenty to go around, so it's under the cut.

These are the gangs that stick out to me the most, for different reasons.

Manhunt 1:

The Innocents The Babyfaces in particular. Half of them are fucking pedos.

The Smileys I can't help but to feel for those guys. They might be vicious killers, but they represent some of the most vulnerable groups of people in society. And scumbags like Starkweather are taking advantage of them.

The Carcer City Police Department As fas as I know, they believed Gary Schaffer's lie about Cash being a homeless drug addict. And they are hunting him down because of it?! It's terrifyingly realistic-

Manhunt 2:

The Pervs This has got to be one of the sickest, most twisted and out of pocket group I've ever come across in the Manhuntverse! 😆😆

The Watchdogs I dunno why, but they feel similar to the Cerberus team. Which I find really enjoyable.

The Bloodhounds Their getups are mainly for shock value, I think. They're so unintentionally funny that I can't help but to love them. I think they're a mix of the Skinz and Wardogs (mainly the latter).

[manhuntingbonanza]

Out of all gangs in manhunt series, Which one do you found the most disturbing?

Ooohhh I like that question…

So I have several for different reasons.

I find Smileys and the Dixmor patients to be disturbing in tragic ways. They represent some of the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of society.

As for Watchdogs, I can’t help but to find them more disturbing than Cerberus. Mainly because the Watchdogs are directly affiliated with Dr Pickman and The Project. They prey upon unsuspecting people, and as soon as they feel them in, they gotta keep them under The Project’s heel.

Thank you so much for this question, anon 💙💙

[deadpuppetboi]

So you think manhunt gangs would come together for movie marathon, Which movies do you think would be each gang's favorite?

I've tried hard to have to make this as accurate as possible, knowing their erratic personalities and such.

The Hoodz - Heat (1995)

Various movies encapsulate not only a bank robbery but how intense a shootout is such as Heat.

The Hoodz have had their fair share of bank robberies (even the ones with a badge) and have had times where they didn't know if they were going to make it. They take notes but share a good beer while at it, reminiscing on the ‘good old times.’

The Innocentz - Scarface (1983)

This movie has it all.

Drugs, gang wars, corruption, death, murder, and the disillusionment of The American Dream. Coming from immigrant parents or being immigrants themselves, The Innocentz (or some of them) found themselves in Tony Montana’s shoes. They want to hit it big and become the next drug lord like that one guy in Liberty City. Then again, they all love to reference ‘Say hello to my little friend’ whenever they watch the movie and laugh about it like the coked-up druggies they are.

The Smileys - The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

The image of them SCREAMING at the screen in complete despair over Elmo losing his blanket is something I can see them doing.

It's what I did when I was younger so I can see every member doing the same and cursing any other character who bothered Elmo in the slightest. They take their valuables very seriously, especially Barry who holds his ‘daughters’ close to his heart, threatening anyone who dares to even touch them.

The Wardogs - All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)

There's a scene where the main character Paul is asked by his Professor to tell young men about his heroism and patriotism when he served in the war. At first Paul is hesitant as he has so words to say before he finally tells them the truth. The real truth. There is death. There is murder. There is no mercy. That is all.

“It’s dirty and painful to die for your country.”

And everyone calls him a traitor, a coward, an embarrassment of a soldier who should be proud to serve his country.

It's an anti-war movie, sure, but it stays with The Wardogs constantly even when they remember walking back to their hometowns after serving their time overseas.

Cerberus - Se7en (1995)

Let's be honest, these guys have faced the worst of the worst in their line of work.

They may work with Starkweather but they work with all sorts of stupid rich assholes who cause even the worst of crimes to each other. All because of the dumbest feuds, the mishandling of expensive products, and the greed of collecting the greens. Se7en displays a world they've seen countless times whether it be in their ‘normal’ job or the job they take shooting down who is against their boss. They’ve seen detectives look too far into their work, serial killers who tore into men/women/children for their sick desires, innocent people in the wrong place and time, and watch as the life in their lives fades away.

So a serial killer who bases his killings on the seven deadly sins is not far from what Cerberus has faced by far.

CCPD - Maniac Cop (1988)

Sometimes these guys watch even the most ridiculous films centered around cops just for the hell of it.

Whether it be for fun, to live through a power fantasy, or even just to watch countless people (innocent or not) die in horrific ways, it's still a classic for the whole precinct to watch this movie or watch the series in general. Watching a dead cop go on a killing spree across New York City while simultaneously setting fear into the hearts of men and women alike just brings absolute joy to the gang as a whole.

It's a classic, classics never die.

SWAT - Falling Down (1993)

All it takes is one bad day.

I’m sure that rigorous training, having to support a family with blood money, having to work with a very disgusting man who runs a snuff film industry, and having to kill people whether they were innocent or not will demonstrate some problems.

You get frustrated.

Upset.

Angry.

You want to be able to have things go your way but you can't and everyone looks at you like you’re selfish for it. You want to have a normal life and have a normal family outing but you’re plagued with images of corpses being rigorously shot at a far or close distance, their insides painting the walls. You feel like you’re going to lose it by your wife asking for more money, your kids wanting a new toy, or even the traffic blocking your way to your ‘regular’ job. You're going to lose your mind and you’re one bad thing away from grabbing that gun and letting lose on everyone who ever put their doubt into you.

But give the SWAT some credit, at least they have each other to vent out their frustrations when the pressure becomes too much.

The Skinz - None

No one asked them. No one likes them. They weren't even invited. If they rode up they’d be met with a rain of bullets.

Bonus!!!

The Camheadz - 8mm (1999)

This movie is about a snuff film.

I mean, I feel like this gang in particular plays a huge part in Mr. Nasty’s snuff films not because their heads are cameras but because I feel like each one of them has a distinct style in general.

Like, one wants to go after women, another goes after men, another the homeless, and so on. They all have their tapes, each inserted into their camera heads to record their best moments and to either save for themselves or to sell for a few more bucks. But let's be honest, they keep the tapes for themselves, just for personal reasons.

So to have a film perfectly demonstrates their lifestyle, even if it doesn't get everything right, it does play well into how deprived human beings can be just to get what they want.

The Clownz - It (1990)

I mean, duh, what else would they watch?

They saw the miniseries and studied the book like it was the Bible just to increase their obsession like the white-painted fiends that they are. Speaking out lines from the alien creature clown itself to either scare children or grown men alike.

We all float down here, Cash.

The Jury - Punishment Park (1971)

Imagine a world during the Vietnam War when President Nixon decreed that those who were ‘anti-war’ would be detained and forced to either spend time in jail or spend three days out in the desert being hunted down by police so that they may reclaim their so-called ‘freedom.’

That is Punishment Park.

A pseudo-documentary film that was highly controversial for its political views but is now highly regarded for taking a stance against the government. It seems like the kind of movie for The Jury knowing how they seem to take the law into their hands, display their political views, and see the movie like the manhunts they frequently did.

The Lost - Dark Days (2000)

Numerous movies depict the harsh and despairing reality of homelessness for those who are homeless.

It's a cold reality that millions of people face from the most remote or even the most popular of places. Always forgotten, always left behind, and always left in the dark. The Lost can heavily relate to this scenario not only because of the various reasons why and how they became the way they are and how. It's a normal day and night for Carcer City, just as bland and bleak as it has always been.

They can only dream of becoming as rich as Starkweather is but they’ll accept what they’re given, they don't have a choice.

[prayantis]

More of my manhunt boys!!

[bumblingbee1]