[ yim siwan, demi-man, he/they ] Look who just landed! SHIN DAESUNG, I sure hope you packed all you need. Perhaps you’re not worried as a THIRTY THREE YEAR OLD SCIENTIST of X ACADEMY. You’ll be known in the city soon enough as THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD, being INTELLIGENT and ABSENT-MINDED. Don’t forget to lock your door in MAWAR DISTRICT, because you’ll never know who might have your name on their list.
// 001 STATS //
daesung is a fairly new addition to the x academy scientific research team, specializing in biochemistry. though mostly friendly towards others, they might come across as a bit timid socially and their excitement for science might come across as... a lot. daesung has great desire for achieving a scientific breakthrough of their own whatever it takes to achieve it. little do they know that the desires they harbored had been predestined, nor do they realize that their system runs on cables and binaries rather than nerves and blood.
// 002 WANTED CONNECTIONS //
THE VENGEFUL CREATOR – y/m is a familiar yet rather insignificant face in daesung life, perhaps a friendly neighbor or the owner of a bookstore they frequent. but in truth, their bond runs deeper than that. y/m had once been an employee of x academy. one whose had no qualms in be in cahoots and get a little dirty to progress their own career, only to fall from grace when they all needed a black sheep to slaughter. years of resentment and careful planning had resulted in the creation of a very human-like android that would be the harbinger of doom to the x academy, one y/m had given the identity of a random orphan by the name shin daesung.
THE HANDLER – y/m is someone who daesung considers to be someone their closest friend and confidant. what daesung doesn't know, however, is the fact that y/m is aware of daesung's true nature as an android and has been assigned by THE VENGEFUL CREATOR to ensure the mission is going smoothly by keeping a close eye on them and performing regular maintenance on their system. are they doing it for the money or because they also want to see x crumble? do they come to regard daesung as a friend in return, or had the friendliness been a facede simply to do their job well?
THE TARGETS OF RUINATION – these are the people who were heavily involved with the existence and operations of x academy, and some of the gang leaderships who their creator had planted as target in the recess of daesung's subconscious. their mission for now is simply to earn their trust enough to considered part of their circle, so they can move forward with the next stage: causing chaos that would lead to slow, painful ruination from within.
A CORRUPTED MENTOR – daesung would have probably felt honored that y/m had decided to take them under their wing, since y/m has worked for x academy for longer and has remarkable experience to show. but this mentorship wasn't something done out of the goodness of their heart. perhaps y/m simply reveled in driving other's down the darker path of corruption, or they had figured out daesung's android nature and decided they could be of use for their own gain.
BEST FRIEND, UNREMEMBERED – y/m and daesung had been childhood best friend , either because they had formed a bond as fellow orphans or they had simply spent hours everyday playing in the streets of akumu slums. when the fire destroyed the orphanage y/m had assumed daesung was among the many casualties, so perhaps they would be surprised or even excited to cross path with daesung again many years later... not knowing that they're merely an android who was given daesung's identity as a cover.
MORE TO BE ADDED !!
// 003 WANTED PLOTS //
REAL OR NOT REAL? – daesung had always believed themselves to be human, when really they were an android with pre-programmed objectives and protocols that could be so easily switched. this would take a huge blow to their sense of self and would send them on a huge existencial crisis.
A DOUBLE EDGED SWORD – daesung was supposed to infiltrate the most corrupt circles of x academy and cause an implosion to exact their creator's revenge. but what if someone from x had picked up their true nature and true objective before daesung themselves could even discover them? would they seek out a way to destroy them, or manipulate them one way or another to turn make daesung a weapon that works to their advantage?
MORE TO BE ADDED !!
SCIENTIST OF PROGRESS – daesung is programmed to be skilled in biomedical sciences, mostly because it was a specialization proven to be in high demand for x academy and would greatly benefit their mission. now, what if daesung had managed to actually stumble into some scientific breakthrough — either by making an unexpected discovery on sighir users or creating a drug that could be useful and/or profitable for x?
// 004 THE STORY //
here is what daesung knowing: they had entered this world without any relatives they could call their own. it was the reason why they had been sent to the orphanage. it might sound sad but really, the place wasn't so bad because they ended up growing with a bunch of kids who they could always play with and there were decent people who took care of the kids. unfortunate, however, that a flamed had swallowed up the place in its entirety. though such tragedies were not uncommon in akumu slums. it was a miracle that daesung had even survived at all, though with such a severe burn all over his body that a skin graft was required. despite the very slow progress, daesung eventually recovered and, against all odds, managed to fight their way out of akumu slums. now they walk the halls of x academy, more than excited to create a scientific breakthrough of their own.
here is what daesung doesn't know: everything that they know about their life, about themself, is a lie. the orphan by the name shin daesung had died in that tragic orphanage fire. they were not even made of flesh and blood, but rather metal and wires. they were SH-1N Ver. 4.5 – an android designed and constructed by a vengeful former X scientist, planted into X academy to deliver a slow ruination and eventual execution to those who had wronged their creator. while daesung exists as their cover story, their programming is also embedded with hyde protocol, a more aggressive and mission-oriented personality that could be triggered by a set of keywords or when high-level danger had been detected.
[ sheila dara aisha, demi-woman, she/they ] Look who just landed! PURNAMA ATIKA AG, I sure hope you packed all you need. Perhaps you’re not worried as a THIRTY YEAR OLD REPORTER of UNN. You’ll be known in the city soon enough as THE TOWER IN THE CLOUDS being EMPATHETIC and SELF-RIGHTEOUS. Don’t forget to lock your door in MAWAR DISTRICT, because you’ll never know who might have your name on their list.
// 001 ABOUT//
mostly known by her professional name purnama atika, she is a reporter who's been working for the unn for a couple of years now. though her editor has a penchant to assigning her with fluff pieces and feel good features, the fire that drives her is the hard hitting stories that confront the disease festering in new jakarta: the rampant criminal activities and the corruption that allows it. would she get in trouble for continuing her unsanctioned investigative journalism? definitely. but that's a minor inconvenience compared to how her reporting could potentially change lives for the better.
// 002 WANTED CONNECTIONS //
A FORK MERGED ONCE MORE – it surprised most people how great they got along when – like fire and water – the two were polar opposites in temperaments and background. yet, you would see them together all the time in the playground, sharing and exchanging lunches, and goofing around on their way back from school. a strong friendship was forged despite all of their differences, and it had seemed like one that would withstand the test of time. yet, y/m had inexplicably disappeared from her life and purnama was never able to trace where they had gone. now, over a decade later, their path crossed once more. had they associated themselves with a certain crime organization, or had they been fighting with the rebels this whole time? and how would their dynamic look now?
PARTNER IN CRIME – much like lois lane and clark kent, purnama and y/m are two talented reporters who have to collaborate on the same assignments fairly often. and they often butt heads & disagree on how things should work, but they know what makes the other ticks and, more importantly, they know of each other's strength.
THE HERO ON A (BROKEN) PEDESTAL – maybe y/m is a more seasoned journalist, a philanthropist fighting the good cause and empowering the disadvantaged, or a politician who seem to genuinely care for the good of the people. either way, purnama holds them in very high regards and is determined to be doing as much good as y/m is doing. now, whether or not y/m actually keeps certain skeletons in their closet? that's a whole different story.
SOURCES AND CONTACTS – after years of working as a journalist, purnama probably has a guy who she can dial when she's in a pinch!
NEVER MEANT TO PUT YOU SECOND – purnama isn't exactly the type to date around, so i imagine this relationship had been pretty serious and she cares about y/m very dearly. however, purnama is also the type of person who is very much married to her job, and that caused a strain in their relationship which led to them breaking up. whether they remain in good terms or had a bad split is up for discussion though!
THE MOONLIGHTING ROOMMATE – mawar district is filled to the brim with different kinds of people, so i imagine purnama could've ended up sharing an apartment with someone affiliated in one of the gangs, or even in the rebel group! either way, it would be fun if she has 0 clue of that little fact, only to learn about it later down the road!
LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE !! (really, i'm down to cook up some other stuff with y'all!)
// 003 WANTED PLOTS //
THE FISHIEST FISH IN THE SEA – purnama is so, so sure her investigation is bringing her closer to the root of sickness that runs deep inside new jakarta, something that could really shake up the status quo for the better when she brings it to light. she tells herself she's ready to face any consequences and danger coming her way, but in reality, she has no idea the kind of danger awaits in the underbelly of the city, or even how corruption lies closer to the familiar surface than she anticipated. when her life is on the line, would purnama really persist or would she turns to safety?
THE PRICE OF HUBRIS – while purnama would always insist that all her labor is to give voice to the common people, it is clear that the work she does brings her pride. and so maybe she got cocky, she cajoled a story out of a hesitant whistleblower in exchange of anonymity and protection. except her own carelessness had resulted in their death instead, and now purnama has to reckon with the fallout of their death, and that deep within her heart, there is a hungry ambition that longs to make a name for herself through her work as well.
PLAYED LIKE A FIDDLE – purnama thinks she's uncovering a story that could bring down one of the biggest crime syndicates in new jakarta. but in a city where greed and corruption are deeply entangled in the workings of the city, there are always higher powers at play. and who is to say that those players aren't moving her along, like another piece on their intricate chess game?
A DIFFERENT KIND OF JUSTICE – although purnama wants to bring a better change to society. but she had always thought there are certain lines to be drawn, and that the rebels are no different than the criminals lurking in the same shadows. but that was before she witnessed just how much worse the suffering and fear endured by the folks in akumu slums for herself. and now she couldn't help but wonder: when you have only received ruthless violence all your life, is it so wrong to fight back with the same violence?
MORE TO BE ADDED !!
// 004 THE STORY //
a native to new jakarta, purnama atika ag was born in mawar district to a perfectly ordinary family. her parents are hardworking people who would fight tooth and nail to provide enough for their family, and she has a big brother who loves her as fiercely as he is protective. and, really, if she had it her way, she would have wished for things had remained the way it had been in those simpler days. instead, a decision had caused a fracture.
it was easy to see how upset her parents were with mentari, but then purnama had been to young to fully grasp why. she pleaded and nudged at first, begging her brother to maybe reconsider his decision to become an overseer. but he had reassured her that nothing will change, not himself and not the strong bond they share. this was just something he had to do because it had felt right and he could do so much for the city, and she believed him – of course she did. he was her brother, he's smart and dependable and of course he knows what he's doing.
but then she grew up, and purnama was beginning to see how new jakarta was far from perfect with its drugs, its violence, its lists of unsolved crimes and missing people that gets continuously long. the rich continues to flourish and the poor digs themselves into a deeper hole, and no one was coming to make it better because corruption permeates all institutions that hold higher power than the common people: the multi-million companies, the government, the overseers. something needed to change, and in order for that to happen, these ugly truths need to come to light.
that was the fire that kept her burning, one that drove her to where she is today. and really, she thought being a reporter at UNN would finally be the chance for her to do just that. yet, all her editor had been more keen on having her do fluff pieces and soft reporting. but no matter, purnama is far too determine to stray from her main objective – and if it takes some unsanctioned sleuthing and sneaking to finally put together an exposé that could fell the corrupt system, then so be it.
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character template by enchanthings
[ yim siwan, demi-man, he/they ] Look who just landed! DAESUNG SHIN (SH-1N V4.5), I sure hope you packed all you need. Perhaps you’re not worried as SCIENTIST of X ACADEMY. The city has plenty of spots for a 32 year old ANDROID like you. You’ll be known in the city soon enough as THE DOUBLE EDGED SWORD, being AFFABLE and ABSENTMINDED. ( anna, 26, gmt+7, removed for discretion )
DOSSIER.
FULL NAME: daesung shin.
NICKNAME: dae, sh-1n v4.5.
DATE OF BIRTH: x 2405.
GENDER: demi man.
PRONOUNS: he / they.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: demisexual.
ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: panromantic.
CURRENT AGE: thirty two.
MODIFICATION: android ( unaware ).
AFFILIATION: x academy.
BIRTHPLACE: new jakarta, mars.
CURRENT NEIGHBOURHOOD: mawar district.
OCCUPATION: scientist of x academy.
KNOWN LANGUAGES: english ( native ), korean ( fluent ), japanese ( conversational ), indonesian ( conversational ).
APPEARANCE.
FACECLAIM: yim siwan
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOUR: dark brown.
HAIR COLOUR: black.
CLOTHING STYLE: their style tends to lean towards dark academia. you'd often find him with in layers with dark and/or muted earth colors.
JEWELLERY: daesung tends to stay away from jewellery, though they're rarely seen without their stainless steel watch.
TATTOOS: daesung doesn't have any tattoos.
MARKS/SCARS: daesung has no scars on their body, mostly thanks to the artificial skin. there is a small panel on their left shoulder blade, perfectly and seamlessly hidden unless you're purposefully look for it. access to it will allow you to review and modify his programming.
MODIFICATIONS: daesung suffered from an artificial skin grafted due to burns he suffered in their youth. the artificial skin is thicker for constitution, their eyes glows yellow when certain protocol is of their programming is engaged.
SCENT/FRAGANCE: daesung smells of amber wood, with a hint of spice.
PERSONALITY.
STR - 12 | DEX - 11 | CON - 13 | WIS - 9 | INT - 14 | CHA - 14
POSITIVE TRAITS: affable, intelligent, focused, professional.
NEUTRAL TRAITS: enigmatic, reserved, idiosyncratic, structured.
NEGATIVE TRAITS: absentminded, naive, malleable, erratic.
PEEVES: messy surroundings, not being able to solve a problem.
FEARS: fire, finding his memory retention worsening.
SKILLS: an expert in biochemistry, decently knowledgeable in engineering, approachable and rather dependable. when hyde protocol is activated, they have greater strength and reflexes.
GOALS: working his way up x academy and exacting his creator's revenge continue making innovative tech, hopefully finding something to help him restore his memory of his past.
INSPO.
QUOTE: the moral of this story is: don't trust people. trust the circumstances.
LABEL/ARCHETYPE: the double-edged sword.
TROPES: ditzy genius, jekyll & hyde, transferable memory, was it all a lie?
MEDIA PARALLELS: bucky barnes ( marvel cinematic universe ), orion hong ( secret shanghai series ), rachael ( blade runner ).
THEME SONG: young and menace - fall out boy.
BIOGRAPHY.
to be expanded.
graphic credit:
character template by enchanthings
