Goner joined the local anti-government rebels at a young age and grew up participating in protests and acts of civil disobedience. As the government became increasingly oppressive and their tactics became more violent, the rebels' activities became more radical and militarized. Goner struggled personally with the direction the rebel movement was taking; she was, however, first and foremost, loyal to her friends. Until the government launched Operation LEGACY and infiltrated the rebels with sleeper agents, eventually turning the movement against itself. Goner's cell was targeted in a large-scale assault; she was the only survivor, rescued by the mysterious Magnus Magenta.
Angst earned his nickname from a local sports announcer for the feeling of dread that he would cause in the opposing team whenever he took to the field. His college football career was on track to be legendary until he suffered a sudden and severe nervous breakdown. Hospital records describe Angst experiencing paranoid delusions and claiming that he could read people's minds. After an intensive treatment of psycho-pharmaceuticals and ECT, he was released. Shortly after, he disappeared. Angst was last seen in the company of a woman later identified as Mackenzie Cube.
