Outside the story // Original artifacts

Before the future
was rendered.

These are original character concepts from M.E.T.A. Force's 1990s beginnings. They are real-world creator artifacts—not recovered evidence from Citadel Omega's fictional future.

Why this collection matters

The modern Archive portraits translate silhouettes, armor, energy, and personality established in these drawings. Compare each original with its current dossier to trace that evolution.

M.E.T.A. Force ownership mark

All artwork displayed on this site and in M.E.T.A. Force publications is protected by copyright. © 1990–2026 Miguel A. Ortiz, Jorge I. Ortiz, Rene Rodriguez, and Hidel Perez. All Rights Reserved.

Original 1990s concept art for Centurion Ωmega
Original concept // 1990s

Centurion Ωmega

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Threshold
Original concept // 1990s

Threshold

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Gamaliel
Original concept // 1990s

Gamaliel

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Wraith
Original concept // 1990s

Wraith

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Longevity
Original concept // 1990s

Longevity

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Matrix
Original concept // 1990s

Matrix

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Prism
Original concept // 1990s

Prism

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s concept art for Hell-Bender
Original concept // 1990s

Hell-Bender

Original character visual design from the M.E.T.A. Force creator archive.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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CA-009—012 // Expanded creator history

Ensemble &
sequential art.

These artifacts preserve interactions, group composition, and story staging that individual character studies cannot show.

Original 1990s artwork: Early Team Concept
CA-009 // Original artifact

Early Team Concept

An early ensemble composition preserving the developing roster, silhouettes, and visual relationships.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s artwork: Leviathan & Wraith
CA-010 // Original artifact

Leviathan & Wraith

A paired study placing Leviathan's scale and Wraith's energy language in a single composition.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s artwork: Twins Concept
CA-011 // Original artifact

Twins Concept

An intertwined two-character study from the property's early visual development.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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Original 1990s artwork: Comic Book Page
CA-012 // Original artifact

Comic Book Page

A sequential page featuring Reiz, Natasha, and Bratton investigating a medical facility.

Original artwork credit // Rene Rodriguez and Hidel Perez

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