It was Goliath who answered. As leader of the Manhattan Clan, it was his place.

"In part. We have been able to deduce that Demona is preparing for something, something of grave consequence. We believe she may well be preparing to unleash a spell of significant magnitude upon the city, if not the world."

"We will be dividing our forces," he continues. "Some of us will be particpating in a front assualt, in order to distract the bulk of her defenses. A second group will proceed with greater stealth, and attempt to gain access to her inner sanctum. And a third group shall be required as well. Demona has placed the mercanary group known as the Pack into the city. We are currently tracking their movements and believe they will be put into a position to attempt to divert our attentions, by threatening the innocent. They too, must be dealt with."