Manticore is a powerful criminal syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. They oppose the efforts of Citadel to preserve the security of the world.
History[]
Manticore was founded by eight of the most powerful families from countries around the world. These families are from the following locations and work in fields such as production, manufacturing, and technology.
- Brazil – Food Production
- China – Manufacturing
- France – Martin Family - Telecom
- Germany – Klein Family - Pharmaceuticals
- Italy – Zani Family – Arms Sales
- Mexico – Chemicals
- South Korea – Technology
- United States – Energy
They have several headquarters around the world including Milan, Italy, France, and Germany.
Missions[]
Citadel[]
Manticore's missions vary, but their primary mission eight years prior to the start of the Citadel series was to take down the spy agency Citadel. Manticore used a former Citadel agent and all of its resources to take out a majority of Citadel agents. They were successful in stopping any Citadel activity for many years.
In present, Dahlia Archer, a politician, works actively to support these families and Manticore's missions.
Citadel: Diana[]
In Citadel: Diana, the inner workings of Manticore are further revealed. The international espionage organization has significant influence in global politics, technology, and weaponry, divided into factions representing Italy, France, and Germany.
- Manticore Italy is led by Ettore Zani, the patriarch of the Zani family and head of Zani Manufacturing, a company specializing in weaponry disguised as everyday items. Ettore’s control over Manticore Italy is marked by strict authoritarianism, and he works to keep the faction powerful within Manticore's hierarchy by planning strategic alliances.
- Manticore France is headed by Cécile Martin, an ambitious and ruthless agent focused on expanding her faction’s control over Manticore’s resources. Cécile is known for her political cunning and technological expertise, using hacking and cyber warfare to disrupt the operations of Manticore Italy.
- Manticore Germany is represented by Wolfgang Klein. Ettore manipulates Wolfgang, suggesting that Cécile is using him to further her own agenda. Wolfgang’s role becomes one of reluctant involvement in the factional war, highlighting his preference for stability over conflict.
Agents[]
Citadel[]
- Anders Silje
- Cristoph (Deceased)
- Dahlia Archer
- Davik Silje
- Gregor Yovanovich (Deceased)
- Harold McCulough (Formerly)
- Agent Park
- Yamazaki
Citadel: Diana[]
- Diana Cavalieri (double agent)
- Edo Zani
- Enrico Zani (Deceased)
- Ettore Zani
- Cécile Martin
- Wolfgang Klein
- Matteo Spadaro
- Luca (Deceased)