Tong of the Black Scorpion

The Tong of the Black Scorpion was a 19th century Chinese cult, fanatical followers of the ancient god Weng-Chiang. The doctor called it one of the most dangerous criminal political organisations in the world.

Followers believed that the god would one day come back and rule the world, a wish they saw seemingly fulfilled when 51st century war criminal Magnus Greel travelled back in time to 19th century China and used his advanced technology to take control of the cult.

Some point later members of the cult moved to London, as they believed the time cabinet their master was looking for was located in this city.

Operatives had a black scorpion tattooed on one of their hands, and when caught were expected to commit suicide by taking a pill containing highly concentrated Scorpion poison.

It's leader, as decreed by Greel, was Li H'sen Chang, who worked in the Palace Theatre as a cover.

(DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)