SPECTRE: the
Special
Executive for
Counter-Intelligence,
Terrorism,
Revenge &
Extortion. An
apolitical secret organization created and headed (until his
death) by
Ernst Stavro Blofeld, which provides
nefarious services to the highest bidder.
Was sometimes allied to certain Communist countries during the Cold War. Has been known to blackmail major political powers into paying exorbitant sums to avert global catastrophes. Occasionally uses unsuspecting countries as pawns in order to achieve its dubious goals. Wreaks havoc in the Free World.