The V.L.O. (Venganzan Liberation Organization) is a militant resistance movement from the island nation of Venganza in Critical Depth. After centuries of exploitation by powerful industrial countries, Venganza’s seas have been poisoned by plutonium pods and reckless foreign mining. Driven by fury and patriotism, the V.L.O. vows to reclaim its sovereignty by seizing control of the mysterious pods and the undersea Thresholds that power them.

Their ultimate weapon is The Anarchy, a heavily armed, state-of-the-art submarine built to dominate the ocean depths. Outfitted with advanced torpedoes, reinforced armor, and experimental pod-based technology, The Anarchy serves as both symbol and spearhead of Venganza’s retaliation. Through superior underwater warfare and tactical control of the Threshold network, the V.L.O. seeks to force the world’s superpowers to pay restitution—and to ensure Venganza will never be exploited again.

Critical Depth(1997): The Anarchy

Joe Skullion dives into the chaos of the deep in Critical Depth with a smile, a mantra, and a torpedo lock. A part-time surfer, mountain biker, and snowboarder—and a full-time seeker of spiritual balance—Joe believes true enlightenment waits beneath the crushing pressure of the ocean floor. The mysterious pods scattered through the abyss aren’t just weapons objectives to him; they’re keys to an astral doorway no soul has ever opened.

Piloting his submarine, The Death Sled, Joe brings laid-back vibes to high-explosive combat. Sleek, fast, and packing a serious punch, the Sled mirrors its captain: agile, unpredictable, and ready to “shank a shark” if necessary. While rivals hunt for domination, Joe hunts for transcendence—torpedoes blazing, mind expanding, and eyes fixed on the groovy glow of the next pod waiting in the big blue.

Critical Depth(1997): The Death Sled

The French Oceanographers have long labored in obscurity, overshadowed by the world’s most celebrated marine scientists. Determined to claim their place in history, they pilot the submarine La Griffe into uncharted depths, seeking the legendary Thresholds. Sightings of a mysterious creature known only as the “pod” ignite their ambition; its discovery could finally earn them the respect they crave. Bold, passionate, and a bit theatrical, these researchers combine cunning tactics with advanced submersible technology, turning every mission into a statement: no longer will the scientific community dismiss them. The La Griffe slices through the deep, a vessel of ambition, secrecy, and a relentless pursuit of recognition.

Critical Depth(1997): La Griffe

The Order of Nishroch is a secretive and fanatical sect whose every action revolves around the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. For its followers, the sudden appearance of mysterious pods is the first tangible sign of the Apocalypse. Each pod is a fragment of destiny, and the Order believes that gathering them all and activating the Thresholds—enigmatic structures echoing the sacred symbol of Nishroch—will bring about Zornad’s prophesied return. Within this cult, zealotry and ritual intertwine: sacred texts speak of assembling the faithful, invoking communion with Zornad, and ushering in a new age of transcendence.

The Ohm, a heavily armed and uniquely agile submarine, serves as the primary vessel for the Order’s operatives. It navigates the ocean depths with stealth and precision, allowing followers to recover pods, confront rivals, and activate Thresholds hidden in perilous underwater locations.

Critical Depth(1997): The Ohm

Jack “Lockjaw” Keon is a ruthless treasure hunter obsessed with securing the legendary Energy Pods, believing them to be the ultimate prize in a life spent chasing rare artifacts. Wealthy, arrogant, and armed with cutting-edge technology, Keon scours the ocean depths not just for fortune, but for vindication. Once the protégé of Professor Armstrong, he now seeks to eclipse his former mentor’s legacy and restore his own tarnished reputation. Every discovery is another step toward proving he was always the greater mind.

His personal submarine, The Lockjaw, mirrors his ambition—sleek, powerful, and bristling with advanced weaponry. Designed for both deep-sea exploration and ruthless combat, it allows Keon to outgun rivals while securing priceless relics. Luxurious yet lethal, The Lockjaw is both vault and war machine, carrying its captain ever closer to glory—or domination of the depths.

Critical Depth(1997): The Lockjaw(Special move)

In Critical Depth, the Portal Gate rises from the seafloor as an ancient stone arch, weathered and massive, its segmented blocks forming a broken ring supported by two thick pillars. Set into its surface are five oval green lights—one for each pod hidden within the level. As a single player gathers the pods, the lights awaken one by one, glowing brighter against the dark water. When all five shine, the Gate fully activates, its energy stirring within the archway to signal completion. Entering the open ring ends the round instantly, marking total collection and unquestioned control of the battlefield.

Critical Depth(1997): Portal Gate

In the depths of the frozen north, the disgraced genius Dr. Adam Pocalypse—once hailed, now ridiculed for his radical theories on human evolution—has withdrawn from the world that mocked him. From a secret Arctic stronghold, he commands the Critical Depth’s most apocalyptic threat: The Armaceddon, a monstrous, heavily armed super-submarine engineered to trigger global annihilation.

Fueled by the mysterious pods scattered across the ocean floor, The Armaceddon powers Pocalypse’s ultimate creation—the Strato-Kraken Device—a cataclysmic engine designed to unleash a planet-engulfing tidal wave. With it, he intends to drown civilization and “cleanse” Earth of humanity’s corruption.

Cold, brilliant, and utterly unhinged, Pocalypse dreams of reshaping life itself. When the waters rise and the old world falls, he believes he and Evelyn will seed a new, genetically superior race—guided by his unmatched intellect and forged in the ruins of mankind.

Critical Depth(1997): The Armaceddon

Dana Nadel — Owner and CEO of Mordrid Corporation in Critical Depth — is a ruthless, self-made mogul who climbed to power by exploiting weakness and crushing rivals. Calculating and profit-obsessed, Dana answers only to the bottom line. When rumors surface of a revolutionary energy source hidden off the coast of Venganza, Dana moves swiftly. With loyal enforcers Norman Lemp and Virgil Windley, the mission is clear: seize the mysterious pods, study their potential, and control them. If the pods can replace dwindling natural resources, Mordrid will hoard the secret until the world has no choice but to pay.

The Bottom Liner — Dana’s custom submarine — is a sleek, corporate war machine built for deep-sea domination. Outfitted with advanced weaponry and reinforced armor, it embodies Mordrid’s philosophy: acquire, secure, and monopolize.

Critical Depth(1997): The Bottom Liner

Team Earth Hope
A radical eco-defense faction in Critical Depth, Team Earth Hope believes the mysterious energy pods are sacred gifts of Mother Earth. To them, the pods are not fuel or profit—they are natural wonders meant to remain undisturbed in the ocean’s depths. Outraged by Titan World Wide Inc.’s industrial harvesting, Earth Hope has taken up arms beneath the waves. Convinced that corporate greed will ravage the seas, they wage an all-out submarine war to stop exploitation at any cost. Their mission is simple: collect the pods to protect them, and destroy anyone who dares abuse nature for profit.

The Siren’s Song
The Siren’s Song is Earth Hope’s swift and determined combat submarine, built to defend the oceans from corporate plunder. Agile and relentless, it strikes from the deep with precision, embodying the team’s fierce devotion to preserving the natural balance.

Critical Depth(1997): The Siren's Song

Once the beloved Captain Cutlass of the hit TV show Davy Jones' Locker, Glen Blanston snapped when the cameras went dark. Now deranged, he pilots his submarine, The Sea Dog, hunting the Thresholds for revenge and fresh prey. Twisted by fame lost and obsession with bloodshed, he scours the depths, striking fear into sailors who dare cross his path. With maniacal laughter and a thirst for chaos, Blanston sees every enemy as a target and every skirmish as a stage. His voice echoes warnings from the crow’s nest, promising doom for landlubbers and thrill for those bold—or foolish—enough to challenge him. A terrifying blend of vengeance, madness, and relentless maritime fury, he turns the seas into his personal battlefield.

Critical Depth(1997): The Sea Dog

C.I.A. (Controlled Information Agency) operates in the shadows of global conflict, armed with classified intelligence and cutting-edge military technology. Officially, it does not exist. Unofficially, it stands as humanity’s first and last line of defense against the unknown. When mysterious pods and oceanic “Thresholds” began appearing across the seas, the Agency moved swiftly—securing the sites, suppressing the truth, and preparing for what many fear is an alien return. Recruits swear an oath of silence and service, knowing their mission may cost them everything.

At the heart of the operation is The Manta, a state-of-the-art combat submarine built for deep-sea dominance. Outfitted with advanced torpedoes, experimental weaponry, and reinforced armor, The Manta is engineered to capture alien pods and eliminate any threat lurking beyond the Thresholds. Silent, lethal, and relentless, it is the Agency’s spearpoint beneath the waves—ready to confront whatever waits in the abyss.

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