"Let's try something different." Jet pulls his right arm back and concentrates on forming water- not exactly easy to picture in the middle of a barren desert- creating a shapeless blob of liquid in the air around him. He clenches his hand, causing the water to swirl into place and tightly compact and pressurize, creating a spear or lance-like form. The water starts boiling from the intense pressure and energy being exerted on it. Feels ready... let's go! "Vapor Lance!" Jet shouts as he flings his arm forward, spiking the water across the plains and straight into a drone. The impact of the fast-moving and dense body smashes the front armor of the drone and sends it hurtling backwards, and after a few flips, it crashes into the ground in a series of small explosions.
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Appearance: 6'1", short cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [30|180] JAMMED
---Underslung Shotgun [1|10]
Secondary Weapon: DefCore MGL [5|18]
Tertiary Weapon: Plasma Torch "Sword"
===Inventory===
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Sociopath (+1 to actions that involve inflicting extreme pain)
-Endorphin Rush (+1 to injuries that would give a -1)
-Charming (+1 to persuasion)
Techniques
Vapor Lance (Water, Single. Forms an extremely high pressured lance of water.)

"Time for more! Kamaitachi!" As John prepares to hurl two more blades, he notices a strange pulsing pain in his left arm as he gathers ether. "What... ah, whatever, let's just use the right, then." His right arm feels fine as another orb of energy forms in his hand, and hurls the Kamaitachi blade with the same deadly efficiency as before- it soars and slashes straight through a drone, shredding its armored covering and disabling it instantly. After the throw, he feels the same pulsing pain in his right arm, too. "Eargh... maybe I should lay off the ether for now."
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Barrett TK101 [7|21]
Secondary Weapon: Quasi BF-14 [15|60]
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using Air)
===Inventory===
- Pack of Gum (8 pieces)
- Multitool
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Wind at my Back (+1 to Air Techniques)
---Wind in my Veins (Able to shape and control generated air at will)
-Gum Nom Nom (Chewing gum calms John down and reduces pain)
Techniques
Kamaitachi (Air, Single. Launches scything blades of air at a target.)
Conditions
Ether Exertion: Due to overuse, cannot utilize ether techniques. Three turn duration [***]

"Boy, everyone's doing ether. Heh. Time to show off." Taking her hand off her cannon, Aicaya stretches her arms to either side and raises them in the air. A stalagmite-like rock forms above her head, hefty and ending in a deadly sharp point. "Terra Spike!" Ripping through the air, the rock smashes through a drone with pinpoint accuracy, traveling with such force that it continues flying and pins the disabled drone against the compound wall with an impact that causes the front gate to audibly shake.
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1|24]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [2|16]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
Tertiary Weapon: N/A
===Inventory===
-HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armor (Equipped)
-13 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Target Prediction (+1 to shooting at long range targets)
-Grounded (+1 to defense if stationary)
-Durable (Can carry an increased load)
Techniques
Terra Spike (Earth, Single. Launches a rock spike at the target.)

D unfurls his ZIGER Autocannon and prepares to fire at one of the drones, but they're all taken down in quick succession, leaving no viable targets.
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with a red mono-eye.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [300|0] (DEPLOYED)
Secondary Weapon: Twin Lens-Based Lasers [4|∞]
Tertiary Weapon: Nano Blade Claw Fingers
===Inventory===
-D-Series Armor Shell (Equipped)
---Heavy armor designed around the D-Series cyborg bodies, made from strong plasteel, they provide strong frontal protection compared to the armor's other parts. Doesn't restrict movement. Has five convenient compartments for storing things.
-Monkey Wrench
---A heavy monkey wrench was one of the first things D-EYE5 found, he's fascinated by its use as a bludgeoning tool and adjustable size.
-Cherry Bombs [20]
---Harmless explosives made for children to play with. Not for human consumption.
-Rotten Sandwich
---Unlucky custodian's uneaten lunch, salami, Swiss cheese, with everything, used to be delicious.
-Case of ZIGER Autocannon Ammo [300]
---Ammo that was actually made for D-EYE5's autocannon!
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
Innate Targeting (+1 to ranged attacks)
Defensive Abilities
-Plasteel Chassis (+1 to Defense)
-Nanobot Blood (Auto-repairs damage over time; takes longer to repair more extensive damage)
Techniques
Psycho Mode (Lightning, Self. Overcharge self for increased reaction speed at the significant cost of accuracy of all attacks.)

Mike grins as the adrenaline starts pumping through him. Grenades and explosions? Pft. Nothing to jump and get scared over. He takes aim at another incoming drone with ease and fires, smashing its hull with a heavy piercing bullet and sending it spiraling out of control. A round from Dmitri's rifle swats it out of the sky.
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Jackson [4|20]
---A heavily modified semi-automatic rifle, derivative of the twentieth century M14. It has a significantly shorter barrel, a forward mounted grip, heavy metal plating, and several gruesome looking blades, enhancing its durability for and usefulness in close quarters combat. It's been re-chambered for the heavier rounds usually found in precision rifles.
Secondary Weapon: I-2 Custom [20|20]
---An older variant of the current standard issue ISC sidearm, it fires the same low velocity ammunition of the new handguns. Fitted with a lighter polymer slide and a shaved down grip, it sacrifices balance and accuracy to make it one of the lightest weapons produced.
Tertiary Weapon: Bayonet blades on Jackson
===Inventory===
-Old Seatbelt
-- I-2 Custom
-- 1 Jackson magazine [5]
-- 1 I-2 Custom magazine [20]
-Backpack (Closed with zippers 'n ♥♥♥♥, so fairly inaccessible. Quite durable, and fireproof)
-- Toolbox (Various low-tech tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire-cutters etc)
-- Flashlight (With spare batteries)
-- 5 Rations
-- Combat Knife
-- 3 Jackson magazines [5]
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Improvise (+1 to creating and using improvised weapons in combat)
Techniques
Surge (Lightning, Self. Improves muscle reaction and strength in the legs to vastly increase running speed and stamina.)

Ulysses takes a breath and tries to calm down more, waiting for the drug to kick in. As he raises the rifle, he feels ready to shoot- except there's nothing to hit. All the drones have been downed.
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Appearance: Tall, six foot, dark and handsome. This was before he started to age. Sleek black hair. Dark eyes too.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Tesla Rifle [1/24]
---A directed energy weapon that creates a plasma channel with a high-powered laser and then sends an incredibly strong electrical current through the channel. Comparable to a lightning gun.
Secondary Weapon: Hg PG-9T10 Plasma Pistol [4/40]
---Fires bolts of superheated mercury at high speeds. Due to the heavy heat resistant polymers of the gun, it's a bit hefty, and while the shots are ineffective at long distances, they are extremely damaging at close to medium range.
Tertiary Weapon: Concealed Stiletto
===Inventory===
-Tobacco Pipe
-Regenerating Tobacco Pouch
-Lighter
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Concentration (Lowers heartbeat and increases reaction time and reflexes; +1 to close quarters combat)
-Meditation (Lowers heartbeat, slowing bleeding and metabolism; +1 to injuries)
-Bargain (+1 to persuasion)
Techniques
Electrical Affinity (Lightning, Self. Can manipulate electricity, like by draining batteries, overloading circuits, and bending currents; capable of redirecting electrical attacks)

"Well, that wasn't too bad at all."
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Appearance: White skin, dirty blonde hair, orange eyes, roughly 6', medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: JS-319 Shredder [16|80]
---This battle rifle made by Jirachi Systems has plenty of stopping power and accuracy, making it a reliable weapon at long range, but its full-auto fire selection means it's a monster at close range, too.
Secondary Weapon: JS-44 Rhino [6|24]
---A hefty .44 caliber revolver, the Rhino packs an enormous punch and is highly accurate even at long range. It uses special concussive cartridges that explode on contact to combine heavy penetrating power with the high damage of fragmentation.
Tertiary Weapon: Shredder Bayonet
===Inventory===
-M88 Grenades [5]
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Gunslinger (+1 to reflexes and reaction speed)

"Gah, the ♥♥♥♥ am I doing? I'm a better shot than that!" Dmitri sees the final drone coming towards the group. A shot from Mike rips off part of its armor and sends it spinning. Dmitri grins- A challenging shot. Let's make sure I can still hit it. He raises his own rifle and in less than two seconds pulls the trigger, scoring a direct hit and pulverizing the drone out of commission. "Yeah, that's what I thought, you bucket of bolts!"
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Appearance: Olive skin, black hair, black eyes, roughly 6'2", gaunt.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: TX-31 Serpent [7|40]
---A .338 sniper rifle with a bullpup design, reducing overall weight and size while allowing for a longer barrel. Highly accurate. Manufactured by Trinity Experimental.
Secondary Weapon: TX-90 Ripper [50|200]
---A 5.7mm personal defense weapon. Stable and with a high rate of fire, it is an ideal close range weapon. Can be suppressed to allow for covert reconnaissance.
Tertiary Weapon: High Frequency Combat Knife
---A basic combat knife, except designed to vibrate at high speed, giving it higher cutting power.
===Inventory===
-Motion Sensor
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Marksman (+1 to long range combat)

"Gah, no point in me even trying to hit them with this bullet hose," Trent decides, watching his friends systematically eliminate the threat.
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Appearance: White skin, brown hair, blue eyes, roughly 5'10", heavily built.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: YT-649 Dragon [80|400]
---A 7.62mm squad automatic weapon that shoots incendiary rounds at a high rate of fire. Manufactured by Ypsilon Technologies.
Secondary Weapon: YT-9 Breaker [18|72]
---A .45 repeating pistol. Reliable, accurate, and strong.
Tertiary Weapon: Machete
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Suppression (Sustained fire from the Dragon reduces the accuracy and perception of enemies, often prompting them to take cover.)