| “ | May God save us all, and may death be upon ye. |
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| ~ The Sword of Volition |
Luksein Gusev Arkhangel, known by his titles, Sword of Volition and Messenger of Death, is an A.O.F Operative part of the MERC Division 11th Unit, an elite unit created to deal with high-risk cases of Anomalies, specifically those that involve Anomalous Fields, an unstable area that could cause destabilization of reality and spatial collapse. He was recognized and acknowledged after clearing countless high-risk missions and even exterminating a Night Demon with only a group of three, and thus was promoted and allowed to participate in an experimental procedure to grant him the power of a Terror.
Appearance[]
If one saw him without his gear, then the thought of him being a powerful elite mercenary wouldn't cross their minds even once. Luksein is a thin man with a youthful appearance, with light-toned skin and sporting long white hair with black streaks tied into a side ponytail. His eyelashes are long and he has white-blue eyes, which prior to him defeating the Night Demon, was rarely seen by others. As elite operatives are allowed their own clothes by the A.O.F and are not required to wear the regular combat uniform, he choses to wear a black suit covered by a long white cloak decorated with golden ornaments.
After defeating the Night Demon and being promoted, as well as changing into a Specialist, his appearance shifted alongside the change. His skin grows paler, his hair becomes longer and messier, unkempt when compared to his previous appearance, and his white-blue eyes become more frequently visible. The golden ornaments become even more apparent now, and a multitude of golden chains wrap around his cloak and converge on a golden seal near his neck. At his chest area inside the opening of his black suit where a white dress shirt would usually be visible, there is instead a seemingly hollow space with countless blue 'strings' inside.
As the Corpseflower, he appears as a humanoid monster of flesh, with tendrils, 'vines' that wrap around his body and limbus, as well as countless 'flowers' blooming on his body. His hands possesses no fingers but instead a spiked edge that pierces and impales all that it touches, and on his stomach is a large, gaping mouth with razor-sharp teeth lining its edges. Where usually would be his face, a hollow space could be found instead.
Personality[]
Normally, he is a calm and reserved person like any other, being slightly introverted and more quiet rather than boisterous. When with someone he's close to or when engaged in a topic of conversation he finds interesting, he can become chatty, but not the point of talking too much and tends to be a listener for most of the conversation. He tries not to upset his friends and make them happy, but sometimes has a hard time reading people or understanding their feelings, causing him to sometimes accidentally upset them instead, much to his dismay. Despite being able to recognize flaws within himself, he struggles with knowing or understanding that he has done something wrong, viewing most of the things he does to be normal or good while others don't. He is also a spiritual and religious person, often wishing the blessing or protection of God in battle, and believes the battle against Anomalies to be a battle against demons for the sake and greatness of humanity, highlighting the fact that he also holds humanity in high regard.
Despite his usual demeanor, his attitude takes a 180 degree turn when provoked or in battle. When provoked or when faced against something he hates, he becomes harsh and relentless, criticizing them in a hostile manner and will attempt to undermine and crush the spirit of what he is facing against. In battle, he is merciless, mowing down entire hordes of enemies with extreme precision and efficiency, wasting no time or effort and sparing zero thought even against human enemies. He can even become excited in the heat of battle, for example when he first defeated the Night Demon alongside his squad, he became manic and extremely excited, exclaiming in joy as he mowed down the incoming hordes of Anomalies while laughing.
His excitement for battle becomes even more evident after the defeat of the Night Demon and his promotion, where he becomes far more battle-crazed and reckless. Even his normal demeanor has slightly changed too, being less shy and quiet compared to his previous self, becoming more assertive and active.
Powers and Stats[]
Key: Pre-Night Demon (Tower) | Post-Night Demon (Specialist) | Corpseflower
Tier: 9-A, likely High 7-C, possibly 7-A, higher with weaponry | 9-A, likely High 7-C, possibly 7-A, higher with weaponry | 7-A
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses (He is capable of seeing perfectly in the dark), Immortality (Types 2 and 6; MERCs are able to keep fighting even in critical condition and sustaining wounds that would kill any normal person. Furthermore, the A.O.F has technology to extract the consciousness of fallen MERCs and place them in replacement bodies if needed), Extrasensory Perception (Implants allow him to detect and see enemies around him and through walls in a 30 stud distance), Cyborgization (Partial; Has several implants and enhanced bodyparts), Weapon Mastery (He is experienced in handling firearms and is a master swordsman), Instinctive Action (As long as he still has stamina to do so, he is able to automatically parry every incoming attack with his sword, even those that would normally be far too fast for him to perceive), Damage Reduction (Armor and natural implants grant him passive 70% reduction to all incoming damage, his reduction goes up to 95% when sustaining heavy injuries), Damage Boost (Deals 70% more damage with melee weapons, his damage increase goes up to 100% when sustaining heavy injuries), Damage Transferal (ENEMY plates are special defensive equipment that absorb all damage directed to the user to itself, and it is claimed that they are able to take a hit from an unrestricted Night Demon), Durability Negation (AP-B995 Rounds pierce through armor, Enforcer NANO Grenades shred hostiles using specially programmed nanites. VT-8 HF Blades also negate durability), Matter Manipulation and Vibration Manipulation (VT-8 HF Blades are capable of cutting through molecular bonds through weakening them by high-frequency oscillations), Berserk Mode and Statistics Amplification (When sustaining heavy injuries, his implants allow him to enter a 'rage mode' that surpasses his own limits and massively increases his strength and capabilities. Furthermore, while wielding his blade, he can enter focus mode which boosts his speed and strength significantly), Nanotechnology and Smoke Manipulation (Enforcer NANO Grenades disperse nanite filled chemicals in an area that can be programmed for a multitude of uses mainly focused on area denial, the nanites will latch onto any hostiles in its range and cause a damaging reaction), Healing with M.T.I Stim Mk 2 (High-Low; The M.T.I Stim Mk 2 is a healing stimulant that can near-instantly repair any damage below lost limbs, he carries at least 4 doses of stimulants at all times), Resistance to Perception Manipulation and Poison Manipulation (His implants cause him to become immune to disorientation effects and acidic gas compounds)
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses (He is capable of seeing perfectly in the dark), Immortality (Types 2 and 6; MERCs are able to keep fighting even in critical condition and sustaining wounds that would kill any normal person. Furthermore, the A.O.F has technology to extract the consciousness of fallen MERCs and place them in replacement bodies if needed), Extrasensory Perception (Implants allow him to detect and see enemies around him and through walls in a 30 stud distance), Cyborgization (Partial; Has several implants and enhanced bodyparts), Weapon Mastery (He is experienced in handling firearms and is a master swordsman), Regeneration (High-Low; Now has natural healing capabilities comparable to the effects of the M.T.I Stim Mk 2, albeit at a slightly slower pace compared to it), Instinctive Action (As long as he still has stamina to do so, he is able to automatically parry every incoming attack with his sword, even those that would normally be far too fast for him to perceive), Transformation (He can transform into his Terror form, the Corpseflower), Damage Transferal (ENEMY plates are special defensive equipment that absorb all damage directed to the user to itself, and it is claimed that they are able to take a hit from an unrestricted Night Demon), Durability Negation (AP-B995 Rounds pierce through armor, Enforcer NANO Grenades shred hostiles using specially programmed nanites. His KA-BAR D2 has been modified to have the same capabilities as a VT-8 Hf Blade), Matter Manipulation and Vibration Manipulation (His KA-BAR D2 has been modified to have the same capabilities as a VT-8 HF Blade), Healing with INVIL PMS-Stabilizer (He can deploy an INVIL PMS-Stabilizer, which passively heals all MERCs in an area with healing capabilities and pace greater than a M.T.I Stim Mk 2), Light Manipulation and Sense Manipulation (He is able to release bright flashes of light that blind and momentarily shuts down the senses of anything nearby, to the point of paralyzing their body during that moment his ability is active. This ability automatically activates every time anything enters close proximity to him, as well as every time he attacks or is attacked by an enemy), Resistance Negation (His flash is capable of affecting those with the same implants as himself), Statistics Amplification (The INJ-02 Stimulant exponentially increases the speed of anything injected with it temporarily), Damage Reduction (His INJ-02 Stimulants have been modified to give him up to 50% damage reduction when its effects are active), Reactive Power Level (His speed passively increases every single second, and everything from being hit, to him attacking, his abilities and flash activating, or even moving at all will increase his speed even further without limit), Nanotechnology and Smoke Manipulation (Enforcer NANO Grenades disperse nanite filled chemicals in an area that can be programmed for a multitude of uses mainly focused on area denial, the nanites will latch onto any hostiles in its range and cause a damaging reaction), Resistance to Perception Manipulation and Poison Manipulation (His implants cause him to become immune to disorientation effects and acidic gas compounds), Speed Reduction (Possesses implants that counter any attempt to slow him down, and any such attempts will instead cause him to be sped up even more)
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Types 2 and 6; Terrors can keep fighting even after losing entire body parts and suffering critical injuries), Enhanced Senses (Possesses far better senses than MERCs, capable of seeing perfectly in the dark with much sharper vision and hearing), Extrasensory Perception (Terrors are capable of sensing the life of all biological creatures in a large area, to the point where they can know their exact location and their current condition), Regeneration (High-Low; Terrors have regeneration greater than most MERCs, even those specialized in healing and survivability), Healing (Terrors can heal even lost limbs and greater injuries by consuming corpses), Self-Sustenance (All types; All Anomalies, including Terrors, don't have the same biological needs as earthly creatures do), Shapeshifting (Corpseflowers are capable of shapeshifting, allowing them to disguise themselves as people), Reactive Power Level (His speed passively increases every single second, and everything from being hit, to him attacking, his abilities, or even moving at all will increase his speed even further without limit), Smoke Manipulation and Poison Manipulation (Capable of dispersing deadly toxic gas), Portal Creation and Summoning (He can summon special anomalies through portals to the dark plane), Necromancy and Biological Manipulation (He can resurrect nearby corpses into Corpse-Walkers, drastically changing their biological makeup in the process), Body Control (He can generate and release stakes from his body, which drain the blood of anything that is impaled by them and cripples them for a few moments), Invisibility and Invulnerability via Dimensional Travel (Terrors are capable of temporarily fading into the dark plane, causing them to be undetectable and can't be sensed by creatures in the regular plane. Those in the dark plane are also invincible and are unable to be harmed by conventional weaponry), Perception Manipulation (Capable of releasing loud screeches that blind and disrupt nearby creatures, disorienting their vision and causing them confusion. The Corpseflower also has its own unique version of the screech, which causes them to become invulnerable for a few seconds after using said screech), Electricity Manipulation and Technology Manipulation (Capable of causing outage to all electrical devices and technology within a large area), Illusion Manipulation and Pain Manipulation (Can cause all nearby creatures to hallucinate, making it seem like they were critically attacked by him, even causing the great pain that would normally happen as a result), Teleportation (He can create "flying crosses" that serve as warp points and teleport to any of them at any given time), Vector Manipulation (Capable of "imbuing" others with a "bounce" that increases their velocity greatly, usually used to send things flying and repel them), Resistance to Perception Manipulation and Poison Manipulation (Terrors are immune to disorientation and blinding from MERC technology, as well as immune to acidic gas compounds, toxic gas, and extremely poisonous materials), Speed Reduction
Attack Potency: Small Building level, likely Large Town level (Far stronger than regular MERCs, capable of causing physical damage to a Night Demon without weaponry. Night Demons are the strongest Terrors, capable of crushing armored vehicles and large trees, and the activation of a Night Demon's Terror ability is accompanied by a powerful roar capable of creating a violent quake that shook an entire military facility and caused significant damage to it and its surroundings), possibly Mountain level (He was said to possibly be able to fight against a Night Demon that is not under the weakening effect of Dissension Anchors, although it would be an uphill battle), higher with weaponry (His weaponry is capable of causing greater significant damage to a Night Demon when compared to his regular physical blows), ignores conventional durability with AP-B995 Rounds, Enforcer NANO Grenades, and VT-8 HF Blade | Small Building level, likely Large Town level, possibly Mountain level (Slightly weaker than before, although still capable of dealing physical damage on a similar level compared to his previous self), higher with weaponry, ignores conventional durability with AP-B995 Rounds, Enforcer NANO Grenades, and KA-BAR D2 | Mountain level (The Corpseflower, although being the weakest Terror physically, shouldn't be too far behind compared to the likes of other Terrors such as a Night Demon)
Speed: Superhuman with Supersonic combat speed (Far stronger compared to average MERCs which are able to contend with Knights, anomalies that can react to and dodge gunfire), Subsonic movement speed in bursts (While wielding his melee weapon, he can move faster via short bursts of movement in-between regular running), higher when activating focus (When activating focus, he temporarily becomes exponentially faster, capable of cutting down hordes of anomalies in seconds). Supersonic attack speed with DE-Archangel .50P (The DE-Archangel .50P is a modified Desert Eagle handgun with overall better performance compared to its unmodified counterpart), Supersonic+ attack speed with BlackDown R.300 (The BlackDown R.300 is a light machine gun chambering ammunition capable of reaching a velocity of 900 m/s) | Superhuman with Supersonic combat speed normally (Superior to his previous self), At least Hypersonic+, likely At least Massively Hypersonic, up to Sub-Relativistic, possibly Speed of Light overtime with Marksman's Crackpipe (His speed increases with every passing moment through any and all actions due to his abilities when in battle to the point where he can far outspeed machine gun fire and eventually even view them as nearly frozen. He claims that he can become as fast as light itself). Supersonic attack speed with Vytax ACAP 9.7 (Is a machine pistol that fires 10x25mm rounds) | At least Hypersonic+, likely Massively Hypersonic (Despite being the weakest Terror physically, the Corpseflower is the fastest one. Furthermore, his speed upgrades and implants massively augment his speed even more, allowing himself to be comparable to his speed when his ability was active even at base), up to Sub-Relativistic, possibly Speed of Light overtime (As before, he continues to become faster and faster with every passing moment through any and all actions when in battle, to the point of eclipsing even his former speed thousands of times over)
Lifting Strength: Class K (Could contend with a Night Demon, which are capable of crushing whole humans and ripping out their spines) | Class K (Weaker compared to before, but still within a similar level of strength) | Class K (Shouldn't be too far behind compared to the likes of other Terrors such as a Night Demon)
Striking Strength: Small Building level, likely Large Town level, possibly Mountain level | Small Building level, likely Large Town level, possibly Mountain level | Mountain level
Durability: Small Building level, likely Large Town level (Capable of tanking blows from a Night Demon) | Small Building level, likely Large Town level, possibly far higher (Physically far less durable compared to previously in exchange for speed and consistent power, far more vulnerable to special Anomalies such as Hellwalkers that can break all bones in the human body with a single attack and destroy cars or Knights that can smash gravestones. A single blow from a Night Demon would cause him critical injury, needing help from an Archangel, an INVIL PMS-Stabilizer, and his inherent regeneration to be able to withstand attacks from one) | Mountain level (Shouldn't be too far behind compared to the likes of other Terrors such as a Night Demon)
Stamina: Very high (Capable of taking out waves of hordes of anomalies without tiring, his implants also constantly feed him energy when he's tired, allowing him to regain stamina rapidly) | Very high (Higher than before, his upgrades also allow him to regenerate stamina even quicker than before) | Very high (Terrors have naturally extremely high stamina and recovery even when compared to top-class MERCs)
Range: Extended melee range, up to hundreds of meters with his weapons | Standard melee range, up to hundreds of meters with his weapons | Standard melee range, tens of meters up to hundreds of meters with abilities, kilometers for the aftershock of Terror activation
- VT-8 HF Blade: An impractical sword developed by an ARK higher up who was far too inebriated. However, despite the odd decision for wanting to make a sword for the military police, the weapon itself is not a pushover. It is a High-Frequency Blade, a blade designed with the concept of "absolute cutting" achieved by weakening molecular bonds through high-frequency oscillations and cutting through them clean.
- BlackDown R.300: A personal design by the private contractors BlackDown using a modified frame of the A-variant Ravenhawk platform design. Chambering the lower velocity .300 AAZ round, its close range lethality is reduced but comes with a much better damage retention over range. With the rounds superior reliability it is able to feed them from a 55 round drum magazine which also helps dampen the recoil.
- DE-Archangel .50P: The infamous Desert Eagle is one of the few firearms that have not been rendered obsolete to the transition to the Modern era, however its weight and impracticality leaves it out of most fields of combat. This version was developed with lighter material and a change to the SOP rounds, improving stopping power tailor made for mercenaries from a collaboration between PARAGON and M&A.
- AP-B995 Rounds: A modification that can be made to rounds of all types and sizes, and one applied to all of Luksein's ammunition. It is a special armor piercing modification that acts somewhat similarly to a High-Frequency Blade, only at a smaller scale and potency due to the limitations of technology. It is capable of piercing through the armor of a Night Demon effortlessly.
- Enforcer NANO Grenades: Chemical grenade developed for use by Enforcers, disperses nanite filled chemicals in an area that can be programmed for a multitude of uses mainly focusing on area denial. These ones are designed to latch onto and cause a damaging reaction to any enemies caught inside.
- M.T.I Stim Mk 2: The Medical Treatment Injector or MT.I for short is a fast acting stim shot injected through the use of two specialized needles that can weave around clothes. Accelerates healing process considerably, letting people from mercenaries to Enforcers recover faster for a fight. The formula was originally designed by INVIL but has been recreated by many other companies for their own uses. This Mark 2 version ditches the old cap and plunger system for an auto-injector based design.
- BL-Agent Gear: Special MERC equipment designed for on-field use, providing extra visibility in the dark and heat-detection capabilities to detect enemies through obstacles. Other than its utilitarian functions, it also provides further protection against disorientation-type attacks and any toxic chemicals that might be employed against its user.
- ENEMY Plates: ENEMY plates are special defensive technology developed for high-risk operations. It was made using cutting-edge technology that allows transferal of incoming energy and absorption of such, heavily reducing damage taken by the user and redirecting all of it to the plate itself.
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Intelligence: Luksein is an elite MERC trained to be extremely flexible and adaptive in battle, possessing a high degree of quick, tactical thinking and being able to deploy shifts in strategy in a moment's notice. He naturally has extremely high intelligence, established to be a prodigy with near-genius levels of thought, capable of absorbing almost everything he has been taught with extreme speed compared to most people. He has great grasp on various swordfighting and hand-to-hand combat techniques, being able to use this knowledge to fight against even those of a higher level than he is, making up the gap in strength with knowledge and technique. Even in the past, during missions against Subjects, which are nigh-invisible and possess intelligence beyond normal people, he is still able to outsmart them and eliminate each one he has been deployed against. Outside of battle, he is also exceptionally gifted in the field of technology and science, as he was directly involved in the creation of his own custom implants and weapons, such as the main concept and foundation of the Marksman's Crackpipe, or the High-Frequency Blade upgrade to the KA-BAR D2 that would normally be impossible to implement.
Weaknesses: When activating his sword's focus, he can't switch to other weapons or use Stims on himself until the focus runs out, and he will be exhausted for a moment when it does. Despite possessing extremely high defense, he doesn't have any natural regeneration, instead relying on Stims, INVIL PMS-Stabilizers, and Archangels for healing. | Has almost no durability, having sacrificed all defense for speed, and relies on ENEMY plates and healing to survive. | The Corpseflower's disguise is destroyed when it is attacked or it attacks. All Anomalies, including Terrors, are weakened by the effects of Dissension Anchors. Once transformed, Terrors cannot revert until they are either destroyed or out of the sight of others, and when a Terror is destroyed, then they will return back to their previous form although cannot transform back into a Terror for a while. Demongate requires blood sacrifice from the user to use. Terrors cannot attack while using Shadowfade. Bloodrush hinders his capabilities to jump and perform acrobatic movements. He cannot use MERC equipment while in Terror form. Terrors are weak to Enforcer NANO Grenades, but they are capable of destroying the nanite dispersion with their abilities.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Tower: Tower-Class MERCs are walking tanks, impenetrable shields that take upon the role as vanguard and tear apart incoming foes while deflecting all damage. They are naturally heavily armored, possessing many defensive implants and wearing fortified gear to further decrease damage and maximize defensive capabilities. Luksein in particular is a Tower-Class specializing in melee and direct combat, being at the very top of defense and power while sacrificing regenerative capabilities and utility, relying on equipment and teammates to provide what he lacks.
- Blade Focus: For a short amount of time, he is able to enter a 'focus mode' while wielding his melee weapon, exponentially increasing his damage output, strength, and speed for the moment it is active. While in focus, he is capable of cutting down entire hordes with ease, destroying multiple knights at once, and even fight nearly toe-to-toe with a Night Demon with nothing but his sword. However, when in focus, he cannot use any of his other equipment or switch to other weapons, and he will be exhausted for a short moment when his focus runs out.
- The Marksman's Crackpipe: An ability gained by Luksein after he switched to a Specialist body, the ability to accelerate and become faster without limit. To start with, he was already far faster than Specialists normally are, and he is able to become even more faster through every action in battle, from things such as his flash going off, attacking enemies, or even just moving in general. Furthermore, every action taken against him will also increase his speed, such as being attacked by enemies, others reaching his proximity, and even the activation of abilities against him will increase his speed even further.
- Vitriol: the ability to disperse fatal toxic gas which will kill any living being when inhaled.
- Demongate: The ability to create hellish portals that summon special Anomalies which will charge and destroy all nearby enemies.
- Hellraiser: The ability to raise any nearby corpse or vessel into Corpse-Walkers, changing their biological makeup considerably and he can control them as disposable minions.
- Retribution: The ability to create 'stakes' from his body and fire massive amounts of them in all directions in rapid succession, puncturing anything nearby, draining their blood and crippling their movements
- Shadowfade: The ability to fade into the dark plane, becoming invisible and undetectable to all beings of the mortal plane and becomes immune to all conventional weaponry, although he is incapable of attacking in this state.
- Disruption: The ability to unleash a hellish screech that disorients the senses of all those nearby and they will become blinded for a few moments.
- Bloodrush: The ability to exponentially increase his speed even more temporarily, but the gained weight will hinder his capabilities to jump and perform acrobatic movements while the ability is active.
- Outage: The ability to interfere with and turn off all electronical devices and technology in a large distance.
- Hallucination: The ability to induce hallucinations of attack and pain to all nearby enemies.
- Condemn: The ability to create large bone-like walls that pose as obstacles and block movement, although he himself can 'phase' through the bone-like wall.
- Paradox: The ability to create 'floating crosses' as warp points that he can teleport to at any moment.
- Repulsion: The ability to imbue himself or others with great velocity or 'bounce' which allows him to go faster in one direction or repel others and send them flying.
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