The Majestic 12 is a secretive organization of twelve influential scientists, military leaders, and government officials that acted as a shadow government in the United States of America in the 1960s. Sir Reginald Hargreeves was convinced to join and provide the technology that would allow them to beat the Soviets in the space race in return for his interests on the dark side of the moon being safeguarded.
The Majestic 12 arranged the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as he had begun asking uncomfortable questions. Sir Reginald broke ties with the organization over this action as he had been promised the President would not be harmed. When a spokesman then threatened to keep him on board through blackmail, Sir Reginald revealed his true form and killed the gathered members.