The DC Earth Reed Richards challenge

The Richards have been kidnapped by some all powerful cosmic entity or another that wants to toy with Mr Fantastic's life.
If Richards wants to see his family again, he is to subdue the entire superhuman population of DC Earth within 24 months. People he brings under control (by any means) to assist him count as subdued provided rebellion is impossible.

CIS is very much on, so we can conclude Reed will not kill under any circumstances.

He gets an underground lab identical to his own, with all relevant equipment, in some deserted location.

DC Earth is completely unaware of his existence, at least, at first.

Can he do it?

Sure he can if he has enough prep

Reed calls Dr. Doom.

24 months

Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Reed calls Dr. Doom.

24 months? Lol, in that amount of time it's no longer about take over Earth but the entire DCU.

Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Reed calls Dr. Doom.

Originally posted by Rage.Of.Olympus
24 months? Lol, in that amount of time it's no longer about take over Earth but the entire DCU.

Originally posted by 753
for the sake of the thread let's assume richards wants to actually accomplish something here, instead of getting within arm's reach and ****ing up

😂 Fair enough.

Though, really, if you think about it Doom's assistance in this matter would benefit Reed. Sure, he'd have to grovel to Doom for a bit, but Doom's pride and honor would ensure that he helps Reed accomplish his goal just so he can gloat "I helped you save your own family when you couldn't by yourself." That is, assuming you implied that Reed would mess up due to Doom backstabbing and not implying Doom would fail, because that's nonsense.

Assuming you want Reed by himself with no help from his universe, he could do this on his own, especially if your "no rebellion" clause means that if mind controls or otherwise gets someone to work for him, they're on his side for the rest of the scenario.

Reed with that amount of prep will be able to take DC no problem. I'd imagine he would take out all high level threats first so what those that really leave for resistance?

Originally posted by 753
for the sake of the thread let's assume richards wants to actually accomplish something here, instead of getting within arm's reach and ****ing up

Reed definitely succeeds; Reed dails up the rest of the Council and they own the living hell out of DC Earth...

Originally posted by 753
for the sake of the thread let's assume richards wants to actually accomplish something here, instead of getting within arm's reach and ****ing up

😆 😆 😆

That was the best shot at Doom i've seen in a while!

Originally posted by JakeTheBank

Assuming you want Reed by himself with no help from his universe, he could do this on his own, especially if your "no rebellion" clause means that if mind controls or otherwise gets someone to work for him, they're on his side for the rest of the scenario.

It's not like DC Earth has a bunch of ****ed individuals residing on it? No sir they don't.

Without PIS helping Reeds, he's not winning.

Originally posted by JakeTheBank
😂 Fair enough.

Though, really, if you think about it Doom's assistance in this matter would benefit Reed. Sure, he'd have to grovel to Doom for a bit, but Doom's pride and honor would ensure that he helps Reed accomplish his goal just so he can gloat "I helped you save your own family when you couldn't by yourself." That is, assuming you implied that Reed would mess up due to Doom backstabbing and not implying Doom would fail, because that's nonsense.

Assuming you want Reed by himself with no help from his universe, he could do this on his own, especially if your "no rebellion" clause means that if mind controls or otherwise gets someone to work for him, they're on his side for the rest of the scenario.

How is he going to take over DC if He cannot even control his wife, hell he has not even realized that He is a cuckold.

And He has been married forever and have not find a way to satisfy his woman.

How is he going to do this???

No.

Sorry, but there's WAY too much Reed wank around here.

He can't control his wife, her brother, and his best friend half the time. How's he gonna take over the world?

Can't do much with Doom either.

Reed = not a big deal.

Not sure how Reed not "subduing" his family means he can't do anything of note in this scenario...? He's an ass, but he's not trying to imprison or mind control his wife, brother-in-law, and best friend. There's also the fact that, per this scenario, his family has been taken from him, which makes him willing to cross lines and consider options that aren't normally on the table for him. Just remember all the morally dubious stuff Reed committed to or was a part of during the Civil War. And for the most part, his family wasn't directly in danger.

Guy has two years to work with and no one knows who the hell he is or what he's capable of initially. OP also stated that once he's subdued/controlled someone, they can't rebel against him. Even if he doesn't succeed, you're deluding yourself if you don't think Richards does a lot of damage to DC Earth's structure.

Originally posted by Rao Kal El
How is he going to take over DC if He cannot even control his wife, hell he has not even realized that He is a cuckold.

And He has been married forever and have not find a way to satisfy his woman.

How is he going to do this???

👆

Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Not sure how Reed not "subduing" his family means he can't do anything of note in this scenario...? He's an ass, but he's not trying to imprison or mind control his wife, brother-in-law, and best friend. There's also the fact that, per this scenario, his family has been taken from him, which makes him willing to cross lines and consider options that aren't normally on the table for him. Just remember all the morally dubious stuff Reed committed to or was a part of during the Civil War. And for the most part, his family wasn't directly in danger.

Guy has two years to work with and no one knows who the hell he is or what he's capable of initially. OP also stated that once he's subdued/controlled someone, they can't rebel against him. Even if he doesn't succeed, you're deluding yourself if you don't think Richards does a lot of damage to DC Earth's structure.

Do you know who occupies DC Earth?

To name a few
Doctor Fate
Captain Marvel, non jobbing
Aquaman
Spectre
Swamp Thing
Captain Atom
Phantom Stranger
Etrigan
Flash Family
Raven
Nekron
Deadman
Amazo
Hourman

These guys without any jobbing from there would break Reed down in most fights.