THE SIDE CHARACTERS OF ICARUSCODE - LAUD SADE

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Abel Alexander

Age: Unknown / Gender: Male

  • One of the Original Ones, the first people ever to be born into Laud Sade. Though the process of someone awakening Vector powers happens seemingly at random, all of the Original Ones held considerable Vector might. Once part of an experiment to simulate and examine the human condition, Abel quickly won over the hearts and minds of his peers, becoming the ruler of the Original City and what would eventually become Novuso Finé. However, the truth of his creation still eluded him in the early hostility of this world, causing him to search tirelessly for answers. Eventually, Abel settled on the indisputable fact: this world was created for him to shepherd, for everyone else loved him so and deemed it to be true.

    Using a certain Construct, Abel experimented on this world so much that he learned a partial truth about its reality. By finding and altering his code, he had become immune to aging and, by proxy, death. What was once an elected body became the sole ruler of the realm, lasting beyond the generations that came after him. His alliances with the elite of other foreign powers were merely an illusion, as at the end of the day, all they did was help eliminate any obstacle to his power. The Original Ones eventually faded into myth, yet no one in Novuso Finé or the other nations realize that one of those progenitors still walks among them, waiting for the day where he can finally meet his creators. However, Abel’s isolation keeps him away from the other nations’ Constructs, who would destroy them before they ever fall into his hands. This, in turn, condemns Abel to never knowing their truths.

    Abel overseeing the progression of the world inspired both a sense of wonder and fear inside of him. At the risk of the world falling into chaos stemming from various disagreements, he encouraged two others to form their own nations at two other corners of Laud Sade; these would eventually become Soliso Radium and Originem Pluvia. In an attempt to establish a human presence across the land with like-minded ideas congregating together, he hoped this would advance mankind to a utopian state. However, even this could not alleviate his pain as he watched the world move on without him, both through suffering and success. With his original comrades gone and future generations losing sight and interest in the Constructs, the Handlers, the Original Ones, and their perceived original mission, he tightened his grip on the world he once loved. The Aeon Hands are the final act of Abel’s plan, using the facade of friendship with the other two nations to let down their guard. The Hands then weed their way into these lands as undercover agents, destroying the foundations from within. This fear and confusion over who Abel really was and his role in this world consumed him, leaving him with only his shining blade… the last remnant of hope in passing his creators’ eternal test.


Admin Ark

Age: Unknown / Gender: N/A

The enigmatic bodyguard of the Aeon Guardian; you will not see the leader of Novuso Finé without this machine by their side. This Ark unit rarely fights, but it has been rumored to have toppled some of Laud Sade’s oldest nations that have only brief footnotes in the history books today. This has never been proven however, as these societies are generally not mentioned in official texts and only are briefly mentioned in independent archeological journals for lack of significant evidence. The Admin Ark has been there since the beginning, and it was heralded by the Original Ones as the voice of the Handlers incarnate. Despite this, it doesn’t seem to be loyal to the Original Ones exclusively; only those who have proven their strength appear to be blessed with this Ark’s guidance.


Aeon Ministry

The overarching governmental body of Novuso Finé, comprised of the Minister of Humanity, the Minister of Infrastructure, Ministress of War, Minister of Economics, and the Aeon Guardian. These departments perform checks and balances on each other, such as the Minister of Humanity making sure the soldiers under the Ministress of War are being taken care of properly and receiving proper food and shelter. However, all ultimately answer to the Aeon Guardian, a mysterious helmeted figure that serves as the leader of the country. The title has been passed down many times, but as only the predecessor and the successor meet face-to-face, no one knows who’s truly under the mask.



Amadea Norgo

Age: 27 / Gender: Female

The woman responsible for the Nil Generators and the gradual deletion of the world. Once an experienced assassin, she was partnered with a man named Damon, and together they carried out many missions for the Novuso government. Despite not knowing each other before their newfound careers, they hit it off almost instantly. An unbreakable pair, they were some of the most feared people throughout the world of Laud Sade.

Amadea and Damon were among the elite due to their skills and reputation, being given insider intel on Novuso Finé, though at the cost of being on a tight leash. Because of this, they were targeted by other rival nations. During a routine assassination, they were cornered by those from the nation their target was from, thanks to information provided by Novuso itself. Realizing that this was impossible unless they were baited into a trap, Amadea and Damon began to realize how little they meant to their nation, and had no choice but to fight.

Damon was killed during this battle, and Amadea barely escaped. Alone and broken, she was an enemy of the world. All nations were in leagues to eliminate her, alongside anyone else deemed too dangerous. She sought death, only to find an essence of the world itself: raw, rogue data in the form of a chip that was able to be integrated directly into her brain. This glimpse showed her all she needed to know: Laud Sade was artificially designed, and only she and the Aeon Guardian knew the truth. She then found Trialys, who experienced similar events, and the two began to create the Nil Generators in order to end the suffering caused by their Handlers.



Centuripod

The silent and highly advanced guardian of Amadea Norgo. It is actually a special Bug from the rifts appearing in Laud Sade, but not much is known about it. It follows Amadea’s orders without question using a vast array of Vector abilities, far beyond what any human Vector can use.

After Amadea’s end and surviving the fall from the Paradise Pylon, the Centuripod ravenously fed on many strong Vector users and absorbed remaining members of its own kind. This is the true form of Amadea’s guardian and the strongest Bug that is known. Its original, human-like form sees itself modified into a more celestial appearance as it dons two feather-like blades. Wielding its unparalleled might, it will raze this land and finish what Amadea started, forever loyal to his partner.



CONSTRUCT;NF_ARBITER

A remnant from the birth of the world. Like the Original Ones, three AI Constructs were also there since the beginning, later being divided up between each progenitor nation. They were then modeled after each of their Founders. Each serves as a head computer of sorts, containing a vast quantity of information about their world, though certain concepts can only be truly understood when all three come together. They can also be programmed to act in self-defense if attacked or operated on by an unknown entity. While for the other two nations they are the last remaining memory of their Founders, this one is a reminder of Abel’s sacred duty to shepherd the world to please his creators. The Constructs, unknown to even the Original Ones, are in fact gateways that can lead beyond their world and into another. None have unlocked these secrets, not even Abel, and it’s a wonder why they even exist in the first place if their world was supposed to be self-contained.

Neo Genesis

A terrorist group created by Amadea Norgo and Trialys Ravitas. After finding out the truth of Laud Sade, the two began to build the Nil Generators, massive machines that are essentially a virus that gradually corrupts the entire system. Recruiting any strong Vectors they come across who also share their desire for oblivion, the group not only aim to prove to the nations of Laud Sade that some things are beyond their control, but also to make a point to their Handlers that all who create life must take responsibility for their creations. Eventually, the group also learned that their immense Vector abilities allowed them to command the Bugs, mysterious creatures that spawn from the rifts of corrupted code caused by the Nil Generators.

  • Neo Genesis commanders include:

    • Amadea Norgo

    • Celiel Olivier

    • Esla Lightfield

    • Nami White

    • Roben Blackwell

    • Rucrea Nihilox

    • Salen Miller

    • Shail Origo

    • Shea Dorcha

    • Trialys Ravitas

OMNIEYE

OMNIEYE is the central intelligence network of Novuso Finé, an AI security system that automatically tracks and processes information spanning across the nation. In addition, special devices can be planted at various points around Laud Sade to increase OMNIEYE’s scope of surveillance. Once the AI has detected a threat to Novuso Finé’s public order, it automatically dispatches police forces and even special ops if the situation demands it to subdue the threat. Though not known to even among some of the most high up on Aeon’s corporate ladder, OMNIEYE also is responsible for dispatching and processing the work of the Aeon Hands, a secretive invasion force that is waiting until the time is right to topple and assimilate Soliso Radium and Originem Pluvia into Aeon’s new empire. OMNIEYE is not intended to fight itself, but it is equipped with advanced and strange mechanisms to throw off and eliminate any attackers that wish to destroy it.

Pardoner Petra

Age: 21 / Gender: Female

One of the Original Ones who died long, long ago. Once part of a special trinity made up of the brightest and strongest of these progenitors, a betrayal that shook the foundations of their society ultimately ended up taking her life, as well. Wielding the power of light and a spear that doubles as the flag of their people, she was a shining hope for all to see before her light was snuffed out. After her death, the Original Ones splintered, descending the Paradise Pylon and eventually forming the three nations that exist today.

Smoke Vulture

Age: 22 / Gender: Female

Smoke Vulture, aka Carmen Wispell, was the daughter of a wealthy family. However, when she was 12 years old, her parents were killed by unknown assassins who were never brought to justice. Forsaken by her family’s former friends and contacts, Carmen was raised as an orphan on the streets, vowing to build up their empire once again through her fashion brand and exact revenge on her parents’ killers along with anyone who didn’t help her in her time of need. She had a camaraderie with Heather, who helped her out from time to time due to a shared trauma. However, after Heather tries to discover what happened to these missing people, she revealed the truth. Smoke Vulture was not just a brand or an alter ego; it was the name of the monster Carmen tamed, a rare and feared beast who was ordered to devour all of those involved in shattering her dreams.

Thoxen Ortheo

Age: 36 / Gender: Male

The Minister of Humanity and a friend of Jack Adams. They met when Jack first joined Novuso’s army. He is responsible for the wellbeing of Novuso Finé’s citizens, maintaining order and ensuring that their needs are met. However, the other members of the Aeon Ministry often shoot down his humanitarian proposals on the reasoning of overstepping his authority. Thoxen wants the best for not only his citizens but the people of all three nations, something he keeps to himself as it would be deemed traitorous. He does what he can within his limits, but when Jack and heather end up going after Neo Genesis, he decides to make a decision he hopes will save all of Laud Sade.

  • Thoxen is the mysterious contact that gives the locations of the Nil Generators to Heather and Jack, in addition to leading them to old archeological sites that gradually reveal the true history of Laud Sade. In doing so, he aims to use Heather and Jack to destroy not only Neo Genesis but also the Aeon Guardian themself in order to bring peace to the land. He has secret contacts in Soliso Radium and Originem Pluvia to use for this purpose, as well.

Trialys Ravitas

Age: 48 / Gender: Male

A former physicist for the Novuso Finé government, tasked with various experiments pertaining to Vector energy and assists engineers of the nation’s advanced hovercrafts and other vehicles. In addition to these studies, Trialys became interested in what lies beyond the world he lives in, not content with the excuse of an infinite, stormy sea that surrounds the continent. The Aeon Guardian, the ruler of Novuso Finé, expressed interest in this as well and promoted Trialys to spearhead this research. Through the Aeon Ministry, Trialys had all the clearance and resources he needed to find the answers he was looking for.

Through extensive projects utilizing the natural elemental abilities of those who can wield Vector energy, Trialys was able to awaken his own Vector abilities: spacial manipulation. This allowed both he and his team to achieve multiple breakthroughs in understanding the world around them, opening up new doors for the purpose and essence of humanity in the process. Perhaps these powers would even let them reach the other end of the expanse that surrounds them.

One day, Trialys’ lab was raided by assassins from Novuso Finé and the other two nations of Laud Sade. No researcher made it out alive, and all of their notes and findings were deleted… except for Trialys and the data at his home lab, which was unknown to the elite of the three nations. Trialys managed to eliminate these agents, and through their crests, figured out the truth: the nations were in leagues with each other, using the people beneath them to advance their societies while appearing to war against each other to the rest of the populace while the elite are able to ignore it all. This facade lasts until someone figures out too much, in which case the nations come together to eliminate all that threaten their power.

Yvonne Hyeon

Age: 16 / Gender: Female

Heather’s sister. After the deaths of their parents in a research accident years prior, Heather has taken it upon herself to raise her. Heather and Yvonne both have an affinity for technology like their parents did, but while Heather is more interested in weapons thanks to her love of detective films, Yvonne studied general applications to make people’s lives easier, helping advance infrastructure and general commodities. They shared an intense bond, but one day Yvonne left with an unknown man, leaving Heather to search for the only family she has left.

  • This kidnapping would change the course of her life. With Neo Genesis revealing the truth of the world to Yvonne, she finds herself beginning to understand their plight. Though she has no Vector abilities, her skill with technology and machines in addition to insider information she can provide about Novuso Finé would still prove to be useful to Neo Genesis. Eventually, after Heather and Jack start eliminating the group’s members, Trialys takes drastic measures. Yvonne has been transformed into a new being, both part human and part machine. While Trialys appears to be behind most of the modifications, some of them seem eerily close to what Yvonne herself was working on, suggesting that her transformation wasn’t entirely against her will. Words now appear to be useless against her, as her mind is set on erasing this world, just like Neo Genesis.