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Figure 1: Project Cerberus, Subjects 1, 2 and 3 shown (left to right). Photo taken upon entry into the program.
Introduction: Project Cerberus consists of 3 subjects, all sisters. As infants, the triplets were separated at birth yet gathered together later in life.
Date of apprehension:September 3rd 1997
Recorded abilities: Invulnerability through environmental coincidences (See: Project Marzanna). Their recorded abilities have been documented to only function within an arbitrary distance of each other. Edit: Upon experimentation, this distance appears to be approximately 60 meters.
Ability Classification: Defence
Holistic Profession: Holistic Bodyguards
Project Cerberus>Profiles
SUBJECT 1
Name: Francine ‘Frankie’ Houndean (formerly Francine Howlet)
Age upon apprehension: 13 years
DOB: 30 June, 1984
Background: Following the untimely death of Ms Maria Houndean, Subjects 1, 2 and 3 were given to child services. Subject 1 was adopted at the age of 2 years old by the Howlet family. The Howlet family were nurturing and intelligent, and raised Subject 1 pragmatically [See Recording 4]. Lived at [REDACTED] with the Howlet family - until 7 years old when they moved to the [REDACTED] apartment building. There, she lived on the 6th floor, directly above Subject 2 (Floor 5) and Subject 3 (Floor 4). As neighbours, the three children soon met and became friends. At the age of 9 years, they realised they were sisters.
Abilities were demonstrated in late 1995, during a freak earthquake (See Project [REDACTED] for more information) when the lower floors collapsed into the garden area in which all three subjects were playing. When emergency services arrived, they found the three subjects huddled together, completely unharmed. Further investigation showed that the three girls had never suffered a physical injury since moving to the apartment building. Thus, investigation ensued.
Personality: From data collected from Recording 3 and 5, Subject 1 is very composed and polite. She is cautious (as shown by persistent requests for validation of particular lines of questioning) but not hostile. She is also intelligent - she is wise to manipulation and points it out subtly.
Points of weakness: Subject 1 has an extremely strong sense of responsibility for her sisters. Citing that she is the oldest of the three by ‘ten minutes’ (See Recording 7), she will do anything to protect her younger siblings.
Notes:
-an active girl, was the ace of the soccer team at her junior and middle school.
-outside of interviews, she is a very subdued girl. Refer to [Behavioural Psychologist’s Notes] for more information.
SUBJECT 2
Name: Nicole ‘Nicki’ Houndean (formerly Nicole Barkhurst)
Age upon apprehension: 13 years
DOB: 30 June, 1984
Background: Following the untimely death of Ms Maria Houndean, Subjects 1, 2 and 3 were given to child services. Subject 2 was adopted at the age of 3 years old by the Barkhurst family. The Barkhurst family were forgetful yet well-intentioned and rich. Lived in a private estate at [REDACTED] with the Barkhurst family until 7 years old when they moved to the [REDACTED] apartment building following a financial crisis. There, she lived on the 5th floor, directly below Subject 1 (Floor 6) and above Subject 3 (Floor 4).
[Further background is the same as Subject 1]
Personality: Subject 2 has been shown to be the most timid of the three by far. Her helpfulness borders on extreme naivete and is extremely empathetic (See Recordings 6-8). While her intelligence is certainly apparent, her lack of maturity hinders her critical thinking. Her sheltered lifestyle is apparent.
Points of weakness:Subject two is extremely naive and is liable to follow vague suggestions. She is the most appropriate of the three to act as a mediator between Blackwing and Project Cerberus.
Notes:
-she is inordinately protective of her younger sister, Subject 3. In contrast, she appears to be slightly intimidated by Subject 1.
SUBJECT 3
Name: Mabel Houndean (formerly Mabel Docker)
Age upon apprehension: 13 years
DOB: 30 June, 1984
Background: Following the untimely death of Ms Maria Houndean, Subjects 1, 2 and 3 were given to child services. Subject 3 was adopted at the age of 4 years old by the Docker family. The Docker family were private. Not much information about their living situation can be extracted - however, note that Mr Docker had recently been admitted into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting prior to apprehension. For further details on the family’s influence on Subject 3, see [Physical Examination Report]. Lived in at [REDACTED] suburb with the Docker family until 7 years old when they moved to the [REDACTED] apartment building following an influx of money into the Docker shared bank-account. There, she lived on the 4th floor, directly below Subject 1 (Floor 6) and Subject 2 (Floor 5).
[Further background is the same as Subject 1]
Personality: Subject 3 is openly hostile and pointedly aggressive to all employees. She is hot-headed and easily riled up, always defensive. Neither cold nor compassionate approaches yield positive results, in all situations, she is continuously suspicious. Mr Priest however, appears to coax a more promising attitude from her. It is advised to always have Mr Priest as a guiding presence, although one-on-one interaction is discouraged.
Points of weakness:Subject 3 appears to subscribe to the ‘strength in numbers’ policy. The threat of separating her from her sisters appears to curb her more aggressive tendencies. Therefore, utilise her family as a bargaining chip.
Notes:
-she dislikes dogs.She affirms this every time she is referred to by her project name.
-strangely, Subject 3 appears to be the leader of Project Cerberus, despite being the youngest and the shortest. Although Subjects 1 and 2 are protective and generally more collected, they tend to defer to her for orders.
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Projet Cerberus>Containment>Conditions
CONDITIONS
Initially, Project Cerberus was contained in a mutual space. However, due to their collective invulnerability, physical punishment was not effective. Therefore, all three subjects are now contained separately and are allowed a tri-weekly hour of interaction with each other (See [Behavioural Psychologist’s Notes] for justification). Despite such measures, security breaches still do occur. For example: Project Lamia cannot be effectively contained and has been documented as visiting other Projects. To combat this, station guards outside to interrupt any potential association.
Additionally, keep in mind that Supervisor Riggins is partial to patrolling the facility with Project Icarus. Interaction can only be allowed through mandated approval.