Created and directed by the United States military, the Gavel is a worldwide symbol of American power in the superhuman age. Some see them as national heroes, some as government stooges, but no matter what their opinion may be, everybody agrees on one thing: The Gavel is not to be trifled with. Its roster includes some of the most powerful beings in existence, led by one of the greatest tactical minds the world has to offer: Joan Hughes. The members of the Gavel may not necessarily like their job, but they do it better than anyone else can. Whenever there is a threat to great to be deal with by normal means, The Gavel will be there to stop it. They are the hammer of justice. Anyone who's not with them should get out of their way.