Luthor's Sentinel Investment

"Mr. Luthor. A pleasure to meet you," Bolivar Trask greeted as he stepped through LexCorp's boardroom door.

"Likewise," Lex replied politely, firmly taking Trask's hand. "Your work is most impressive. I've followed the Sentinel program with great interest over the years."

"Thank you, Mr. Luthor. I also have the utmost respect for what you've built with LexCorp over the years," Trask reciprocated as they shook hands.

"Indeed. And regarding what we've accomplished, that's why we're here today..." Lex said, sitting down at his conference table. "You and I, we have the same concerns about the metahumans of this world. Your Sentinels have proven to be a most effective way of keeping those with the X-Gene in line."

"I simply wish to protect humanity," Trask said, calmly sipping on a glass of water. "Mutantkind needs to be controlled."

"I could not agree more," Lex said, nodding. "And your Sentinels have done a fine job of that. But it's not enough. There are superpowered beings out there beyond mutants. Mystical beings. Atlanteans. Aliens. How much to do you know about Kryptonians, Mr. Trask?"

"Not much, I'm afraid," Trask said honestly.

"I take it you're at least aware of Superman and Supergirl?" Lex asked, to which Trask nodded his head. "Beloved heroes, with strength and powers that rival the gods themselves. But what if they went rogue? Who would stand in their way?"

Trask's brow furrowed in thought. He'd been so focused on mutants he'd never considered other types of metahumans might be capable of equal or greater power; however, now that he was presented with an example of such an entity... he began to see just how potentially dangerous it was for humanity as a whole.

Lex continued, "I lie awake at night asking myself these questions. And I believe, working together, we could answer them. I'll cut to the chase, Mr. Trask: I would like you to bring your talents, and your Sentinels, to LexCorp. With your engineering skills, my resources, and our combined ingenuity, we can ensure the protection of humanity."

Trask nodded, seemingly in full agreement. "You make a compelling argument, Mr. Luthor. You have yourself a deal."

"Good," Lex said simply before turning towards his assistant. "Mercy, start writing up the contracts."