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"The Artifact" refers to a rare S-Class artifact (initially categorized as C-class) with powerful healing properties that possesses a humanoid form. It was recovered from an ice coffin in the depths of the Svell Sea on the Planet Glaciem during a high-risk operation that compromised two of Veoc's soldiers. Fortunately, the Artifact was able to quickly reverse the effects of environmental radiation on their organs to restore them to full health.
Rare for an artifact, it claims to possess a name, memory of its childhood, and even knowledge of language and customs from Mother Earth, which the Empire lost contact with over 20,000 years ago. Initial tests and scans indicate above-average intelligence and a 95% DNA match with that of other humans. It is difficult to verify the veracity of its claims, however. Under Aphelion Empire law, it is considered a property of the empire and will be assigned for use by a military division after review by the imperial family.
A product of nepotism and chūnibyō, Argent ard Sevyn is a young man with silver hair and an eyepatch who self-professes to be Veoc's "right-hand man." In reality, his rank is only a major in the military, and his father pulled strings to have him take a tour of duty with Veoc so he could be less of an embarrassment to his family after some accomplishments under his belt. Impulsive and outspoken, he refers to Veoc as his "boss" and frequently suffers from delusions of grandeur, but is fiercely loyal and fearless.
Has a habit of arguing with the human Artifact over trivial things, and is always convinced "that thing" is trying to gaslight his captain.
artist: 太极卡顿, First Class Lawyer
"The Diplomat" is the leader of the Traditionalist faction in government, who opposes excessive nanomachines implants for the population in favor of letting humanity embrace its roots. Born with a congenital defect that made him incompatible with said implants, he is seen as both an oddball and a hopelessly backwards man—at least on the surface. Speaking to him, however, exposes the truth of his merciless tongue and sarcastic wit.
He is well-versed in relations among the social and political circles and said to be on good terms with the empire's third prince, though this is just one of the many rumors that surround him. True to his namesake, he also serves as one of the empire's foremost diplomats when dealing with inter-galatic relations, and has be known to willingly ally with his rivals in politics to present a united front for humanity.
"The Prince" specifically refers to the third and youngest prince of the Aphelion Empire. Unlike his older brothers, who are expected to shoulder the burden of rule, there are no expectations for the youngest son beyond guardianship over a few peaceful stars. In essence, he is set for life.
However, he tires of his role as a greenhouse flower and wants to explore the universe, despite his parents and brothers' insistence that he stay at home and be protected. As a child, he was the victim of a notorious kidnapping that almost led to tragedy if not for the timely intervention of the Alpha and Delta division fleets. Trauma from the incident still plagues him, but he is otherwise a bright, optimistic, and somewhat stubborn soul.
Like all members of the imperial family, the third prince possesses blond hair, green eyes, and a genetic key to a database housing the deepest secrets of the empire. However, he was not given the methods or sequence to unlock it as it is a role strictly reserved for the empire's heirs.
