RE: Peregrine Island Explosion
From: Agent Crimson, Alpha-Black Unit

During a recent mission to prevent Malta raids on Crey science facilities, a hero I work with was alerted to the existence of a secret Crey lab.  I was unable to locate the lab until last week when I intercepted reports of an explosion under the streets of Peregrine.  Upon locating the entrance to a subterranean facility, I discovered the remains of what appears to have been a well-equipped laboratory.  Inside I found the badly charred remnants of a large mechanical device.

I also located a security system and was able to extract surveillance video.  This video was passed onto Dr. Advance in the science and technology division and I have included his interpretation of the video below. 

Shortly after the explosion, I began to receive reports of new heroes able to use previously inaccessible powers.  I am convinced that these are connected and will investigate further.

RE: Security Video Report
From: Dr. Advance, Longbow Science and Technology Division

This video, although highly degraded, appears to show Dr. Brainstorm activating a massive Resonance Manipulator, also known as a kinetic capacitor. Many scientists have proposed that it might be possible to create an oscillating energy field able to reach a strength of over 10,000 megateslas - roughly equivalent to a neutron star.

While this device is clearly not of that magnitude, the size and blast radius of the ensuing explosion suggests that Dr. Brainstorm managed to generate close to 2,000 megateslas.

It has long been understood that even heroes who gain their abilities through technology, nature, or science are somehow special, the pinnacle of human achievement.  Many theorize that these super-powered beings are connected into some sort of power nexus beyond our comprehension.  Although the exact nature of this energy grid is unknown, I believe that it acts as a control network for super power distribution.

I propose that this video shows Dr. Brainstorm attempting to open a conduit onto this energy grid.  By generating this massive energy field, it appears that Dr. Brainstorm is attempting to pull the earth’s cosmic balance off kilter.  Clearly he did not anticipate the ensuing explosion as he barely escaped the destruction.

The explosion suggests that this energy grid relies on a delicate balance that must be maintained.   In upsetting the balance of the earth’s geodesy Dr. Brainstorm may have caused a rift.   Although I do not yet fully understand the implications, I remind you that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.  Crimson tells me there are reports of heroes able to access new powers.  If heroes are able to access new powers it seems likely that the same may also be true for the villains of the Rogue Isles.