Dr. David Perez had his moment in the sun; he was the expert called in by PRIMUS in 1998 when Professeur Muerte's Terror Incorporated contaminated the New York City water supply. It was Dr Perez who had worked with the Sentinals to create an antitoxin. The poison was apparently developed as a variant of the South American "Killer Bee" sting venom. Dr. Perez, a lifelong entemologist who also had degrees in chemistry, physics, electronics, and biology; was a the man to save the day. He did. However, the insuing investigation also turned up the fact that Prof. Muerte's contaminent had been developed using notes that Dr. Perez had sold to one of his "dummy" chemical firms. Though the sale was legitimate and Dr. Perez had no possible knowledge of who the true owner of the company was; the press turned him into some glory seeking "pseudo" scientist. Perez was invited to tabloid "journalism" shows and attacked with questions regarding his formulae and their subsequent misuse. Never a social butterfly, Dr. Perez was akward and unconvincing in his defese. Eventually, he cracked and attempted to physically assault one of the journalists. The media firestorm that occured cost him his job and his life savings in attempts to sue for slander. Dr Perez eventually completely lost it and began down the road of a supervillain. His battle armor is apparently self created. He was a regular foe of the Protector who had a somewhat sympathetic view of the former man of science. A fragile psyche, Swarm Lord was easily corrupted by the power of Necros. Once a decent man of science; David Perez is now a maniacal supervillain. He is arrogant, vicious, violent, and petty. He loses his cool easily if mocked. He is just not pleasant to be around. He tends to spend his private time working on weapons and talking to his various insect "friends". "HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA DIE!" Swarm Lord's powers come from his battlesuit. Truthfully, its not that potent a weapon, but his ability to summon and grow insects is phenomenal indeed. He actually prefers to fight in his full size glory, using his shrinking ability only for escapes or when ordered. If he's too tough for your campaign, get rid of the Giant Insect slot. If you want a tougher Swarm Lord, increase his Sting to 12d6 and his DEF to 25. A reasonably trim man in his late 30's with a shaved head and brown eyes. The Swarm Lord armor has a green torso, "trunks", gauntlets, and helmet with steel gray midriff, legs, and arms. His wings are "Fly Like" and a clear plastic polymer. His eyes are bulbous and metallic gold. The "Claws" are gray.