"Me gusta. Now then, for more money!" Jet continues scrambling for loot, searching for anything that might hold high value. Before long, he begins to tire of the fact that there doesn't seem to be anything particularly useful or valuable laying around, when a sudden realization strikes him: He may not be able to find any valuable things, but he has valuable information. The location of the facility, with all of its defenses eradicated and the doors sitting wide open, could fetch him a pretty penny with some entrepreneur researchers, or perhaps even high-grade weapons analysts. All of those prototypes lining the shelves of the armory, and the remaining bodies of the combat bots, are bound to be of value to someone. Then there are those computer systems Jet just could not access- surely, some elite hacker could break in and see if there's anything important there?
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Appearance: 6'1", short cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [0|170] // Underslung Shotgun [1|10]
---A state of the art carbine rifle, designed to fire normal, AP, or hollowpoint rounds as the situation demands. Moderate to long range, with a 3x scope that can be used as needed. For close quarters combat, it comes with an underslung shotgun, firing flechette rounds.
Secondary Weapon: DefCore MGL [1 HE|2 HE/4 FL/6 SM]
---The DefCore MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is the next generation design of the tried and tested revolver style grenade launcher. Capable of firing six grenades without reloading, it allows for the elimination of multiple hostile personnel groups with minimal effort. Additionally, it can accommodate various different grenades types, allowing for a mixed load-out for maximum effectiveness.
Tertiary Weapon: Deep Blue
---A sword-like etherweapon made up of four extremely strong blades arranged in such a way that the center, point, and edges have hollow openings to emit strong beams of ethereally-created water. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion.
Armor: Utataku Robot Helmet (+2 to head protection)
---The hollowed shell of an Utataku ALHPA-1 Security Bot. Well-fitting and very protective.
===Inventory===
-Plasma Torch "Sword"
---A converted plasma cutter that projects a 3' long concentrated plasma "sword" when activated. Can cut through almost anything, given enough time.
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===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.)
-Torrent Cutter (Water, Directional. Forms an extremely sharp beam of water.)
Conditions

John trots back towards the room containing the bodies of the squad combat bots and approaches the Brute. "Well, let's test this puppy out." He squeezes the "trigger" of the Vortex Driver at near point blank range and finds himself soaring through the air. "♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥ SHI-" Before he can really react, John slams into the ground on his back with a great "Oof!" There's pain, of course, but it doesn't seem like anything is broken or otherwise injured. He sits up and looks over towards the body of the bot, only to see that it's no longer there. John blinks and looks around, then spots the crumpled heap about ten meters away. "Oh. Oh, VERY nice. Hm... felt like something was slipping in the gun, almost, just before it fired. Might need to work on controlling that beam." Rising from the floor, John rubs his lower back as he trudges outside of the facility and waits next to Jackson. "Toldja there was probably a pretty gun waiting for ya," he says upon observing the strange weapon in John's hands.
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Equipment===
Held: Vortex Driver
---A high-powered etherweapon that can concentrate air into highly pressured beams or use it to suction objects. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion.
Primary Weapon: Utatku Experimental Anti-Material Rifle (UXAMR) [7|40]
---High-caliber bullpup rifle. Features a variable zoom scope with optional thermal imaging. Lightweight and easy to control.
Primary Weapon: Barrett TK101 [3|19]
---Based superficially on an old 21st century Anti-Material Rifle, this version has a cut down barrel combined with many improvements in general tech, with the result being an agile, short-to-medium range high-power rifle.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) [50|150]
---Experimental PDW. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, this PDW is similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Secondary Weapon: Quasi BF-14 [12|60]
---A basic fully automatic, small caliber repeater.
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using Air)
---6 inch combat knife designed so that Air can be pushed into it, causing it to vent out the back and speed up.
===Inventory===
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
-Pack of Gum (4 pieces)
-Multitool
-Medkit (Bandages, morphine syringes, gauze pads, anti-septic cleanser, tweezers, scalpel)
===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 for five turns)
Techniques
-Kamaitachi (Air, Single. Launches a scything blade of air at a target.)
--Daikamaitachi (Air, Directional. A wider and stronger variant capable of slicing through reinforced metal with ease.)
-Rasenshuriken (Air, Area. Launches a condensed ball of rapidly rotating wind that explodes on contact, creating a sphere of effect where anything inside is slashed to pieces by razor winds.)
Conditions
Buckshot Wound (Chest, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)
Buckshot Wound (Right leg, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

Aicaya moves outside of the facility and into the wide breezeway that connects the outer gate with the main doors. "Why don't we try that barrier again," she decides, recalling the technique she used to protect herself against the Brute. That was in the heat of the moment though, and it's a little difficult remembering exactly how she did it. "Let's start with the basics:" she stretches out her hands and concentrates earth ether into the shape of a disc big enough to cover her body. "Hm, not bad, but a little slow and I have to hold it up. It's more like having a shield than having cover. Hmm..." She ponders how she could try improving the technique, her mind totally blank.
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1 AB|9 HE/8 FG/3 AP/11 AB]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: Meteor Shower
---A minigun-like etherweapon that rapidly fires projectiles generated by the user's ether. Contains a standard Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion. In an emergency, it can be fired indefinitely, although this poses potential dangers to the user's health.
Tertiary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [1|16]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
Armor: HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armour (+1 to all defense; +1 to strength)
---Powered armor that is highly durable and offers a great deal of all-around protection. Also increases user strength. Somewhat cumbersome.
===Inventory===
-9 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
-12 “Hellfire” Airburst shells
-Utataku Experimental Multiple Grenade Launcher (UXMGL) [4 HE|0]
---The grenade launcher used by the Utataku Support squad-bot. Made of steel, it is hefty, durable, and has almost negligible recoil. Uses 40mm grenades. Can fire high-explosive, fragmentation, incendiary, flashbang, and smoke grenades.
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===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.)
-Terra Shatter (Earth, Directional. Launches a rock spike that then fragments into hundreds of small, razor-sharp rocks, which spread like buckshot. Effective over a wide area.)
Conditions

D moves to the closed box closest to him and places his hand on the touchscreen. Sure enough, the box opens for him just as it did for John, revealing a weapon case inside with a pamphlet on top. He reaches for the pamphlet and flips it open to get some information on the weapon:

• Prototype Codename: Arc Blaster
• Ethereal Affiliation: Lightning
• Difficulty of Use: Low
• Functions: "A simple-to-use 'sparkthrower,' this weapon generates massive amounts of electric current in front of it by using a tesla coil-like 'barrel' and the user's own raw electric ether output. The 'bolts' fired by the weapon are limited by a relatively short range and suffer from the fact that they are rather uncontrolled and, like naturally occurring electrical discharges, follow the path of least resistance. This weapon could then conceivably be countered by 'lightning rods,' essentially, but given the unorthodox nature of the gun and its operation, there is a very low chance of encountering an enemy which is able to successfully deflect the discharges. At close range, the weapon is highly devastating to both organic and inorganic targets. The intensity of the bolts can be controlled somewhat, in order to either conserve energy or to bolster power, but there is no precise or preset way to do this. Contains a standard Ether Management Module."
• Additional Developer Notes: "Do we really want to spend so much time and money developing what is essentially a very strong Taser? The raw power output IS impressive, and practical testing shows the weapon can easily stop almost any target at close range, from large wildlife to combat bots, but I have serious doubts about its versatility. We need to find a middle ground between this and say, an electrolaser, to have a well-rounded weapon capable of performing well in multiple situations. The max effective range on this seems to be about 10 meters, and optimal lethality occurs around 5 meters."

D then reaches inside and picks up the weapon itself, which resembles something akin to a shotgun, except roughly three times as wide as any typical firearm. The outer shell of the weapon seems to be an extremely sturdy yet lightweight alloy with a grey matte finish. It's easy to hold, with a grip, trigger, and stock like one would expect to find in any shotgun, but there's no slot for a magazine and the "barrel" ends in a tesla coil-like configuration.
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with a red mono-eye.
===Equipment===
Held: Arc Blaster
---A wide shotgun-like etherweapon which discharges massive amounts of electricity towards anything in front of it.
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [110|0] (FOLDED)
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) (Right/Left) [50/35|300]
---Experimental PDWs. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, these PDWs are similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Bladed Shield (Right)
===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. Has Twin Lens-Based Lasers on the palms as a close to medium range weapon and Nano Blade Claw Fingers as a last resort close-quarters weapon.
-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. A little squishy.
-Bladed Shield
---An oblong plate made of refined titanium; one side has a very sharp, curved blade
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
-Raw Metal Chunks
---Sliced up bits of Utataku Robot Armor. Can be used to manufacture ZIGER ammo.
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
Innate Targeting (+1 to ranged attacks)
-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.)
Conditions

After seeing John and D acquire their new weapons, Mike moves over to one of the other boxes with a lightning symbol on it and places his hand on the touchscreen. The case opens up and Mike grabs the pamphlet inside, quickly scanning the information written within:

• Prototype Codename: Pulsar
• Ethereal Affiliation: Lightning
• Difficulty of Use: Low-Medium
• Functions: "An adapted version of the classical high-powered electrolaser, the Pulsar uses a more compact, shorter ranged laser to deliver faster yet still accurate shocks of electricity. While still effective within a one kilometer range, the Pulsar lacks some of the raw power of a 'sniper rifle' type electrolaser and is more of a 'marksman rifle,' capable of firing roughly 120 rounds per minute. The Pulsar shines in mid to medium-long range combat primarily because the nature of the weapon means there is no variation in 'power' or 'damage' dependent on the distance, unlike with a conventional ballistic weapon. Up close, the shocks remain effective, but it may be outperformed by most traditional firearms. Contains a standard Ether Management Module."
• Additional Developer Notes: "Like all electrolasers, the Pulsar is 100% accurate- if you point it at something, you'll hit. Also like all electrolasers, the beam cannot practically be strong enough to compensate for heavy atmospheric interference- dust clouds, blizzards, and possibly even dense smoke screens- while staying compact and safe."

The Pulsar itself is arranged in a bullpup configuration, and is roughly the same size as his Jackson rifle. There's a variable zoom scope on top, which goes from 1x to 6x magnification, and most of the gun has a chromed finish while the grip is ridged to increase stability.
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Equipment===
Held: Pulsar
---A marksman electrolaser operating on the principle of using a laser to ionize air molecules and create a plasma channel to transfer a massive jolt of electricity. It can fire roughly two bolts per second if necessary at a close range, but it shines at mid-range combat.
Primary Weapon: Jackson [3|39]
---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|10]
---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.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Recoilless Automatic Pistol (UXRAP) [20|50]
---A .45 caliber pistol using an experimental design, coupling a shock-absorbing frame, enlarged muzzle brake, ported barrel, and heavy grip to dramatically reduce recoil, leading to high accuracy even when using fully automatic fire. A high-capacity magazine and full-auto fire make this gun absolutely devastating at close to mid range.
Tertiary Weapon: Bayonet blades on Jackson
===Inventory===
-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
-- Lighter
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===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.)
Conditions
Buckshot Wound (Abdomen, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

Jackson looks up and sees John sauntering out of the gates of the facility. He notices a strange-looking weapon held in John's right hand and chuckles. "Toldja there was probably a pretty gun waiting for ya," he says with a smirk.
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Appearance: White skin, dirty blonde hair, orange eyes, roughly 6', medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: JS-319 Shredder [30|0]
---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 [3|17]
---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 [4]
-Flashlight
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Gunslinger (+1 to reflexes and reaction speed)
Conditions