Dir 02 / Record 040
Episode 40: Phase Two
Omen debut. Shadow Guard visible.
Abstract
ENIGMA shifted from isolated operations to coordinated positioning near multiple gate sites, and a new commander appeared behind the movements. Omen, Silas Crowe, Viceroy's trusted hand and head of the Shadow Guard. Krachus resented his arrival immediately, and that rivalry drove ENIGMA's internal tension through the rest of the series and into the movie.
Archive Notes
First-run syndication date: Friday, October 9, 1987.
Full ENIGMA vehicle showcase with the Sabre Assault Command, Prowler, Shadow Wing, Deepcut, Skyrake, Groundbite, and Hardline all appearing. Viceroy reviewed the operational map with Omen at Echelon, the clearest sign yet that ENIGMA's scattered operations had one plan. The Shadow Guard was visible as a distinct elite force within ENIGMA, answering to Omen and splitting the villain faction into two visible tiers.