Organization
The purpose of ULTIMATUM is to unite mankind by abolishing the concept of nationalism and bringing about the end of all nations, thereby making possible the establishment of a world government. In Flag-Smasher's absence, the organization has worked to subvert existing governments or foment wars to destabilize such governments in order to make possible their domination by the Red Skull. The organization seeks to accomplish its goals through terrorist activity against governments and institutions and symbols representing nationalism, and supplying arms to subversives. ULTIMATUM operates worldwide, primarily in Western Europe and the United States. The organization has been outlawed by the United Nations, and its members are sought by S.H.I.E.L.D., NATO, Interpol, and other law enforcement agencies.
The Flag-Smasher serves as the Supreme Commander, with various regional leaders; the rest of the organization is apparently organized along military lines. A member must be an adult who professes a belief in ULTIMATUM's one world philosophy; background in the military or experience as a soldier of fortune is preferred. Known bases of operations have included a former HYDRA base in the Swiss Alps, a base in an unrevealed location above the Arctic Circle, and a ski lodge on the Symkarian-Latverian border.
ULTIMATUM has access to technology and paraphernalia as highly advanced as any on Earth. The organization has access to various modes of transportation, including submarines, jet-propelled skis for flight by individual members, and teleportation devices. Agents wear white or black berets, white masks covering the entire face, goggles, white jackets, black shirts, white or black pants, and white gloves and boots. They are typically armed with automatic firearms, and are also equipped with jet-skis with electromagnetic grips and fuel tanks (worn on back), grappling hooks, and hook thrusters.
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