Parasite

Background
Rudy Jones was a mintenance worker at S.T.A.R Labs in Metropolis, who tried to smuggle scientific waste out of the laboratory to sell illegally. Jones opened one of the waste containeers and was irradiated with an isotope that transformed his body.

To survive, Jones was forced to absorb the life energies of other living beings. Searching for the ultimate "meal", the Parasite began a lifelong pursuit of Superman, whom he considered a living power battery.

Involvement
Villian Faction: The Parasite is one the first characters encountered by fledgling super-villains after they leave Brainaic's ship. His metaDNA has been weaponized by LexCorp and is being tested on the student body at Metropolis University. A running battle between Luthor's protogees and the Metropolis Police culminates when Parasite and new recuits join forces to take down Power Girl. Afterwards, Parasite becomes a regular feature at Club L'Excellence, the Little Bohemia safehouse of the Secret Society.

The Parasite is the point of resolution for Luthor's case of HIVE investation at the Metropolis Metrodome.

Strategy
TO BE ANNOUNCED

Trivia

 * The Parasite first appeared in Action Comics #240 (August 1966)