Cloud Nine

Cloud Nine (クラウド・ナイン *Kuraudo Nain*) is the Stand of Limbo Adkins.

## Appearance

This Stand takes the form of a usually-pastel-coloured fair-sized toy aeroplane. It resembles a generic single-aisle jet airliner with some elements of fighter jets and a redundant propeller situated on the nose, the blades of which are retracted by default and only extend when attacking. It has rows of heart-shaped windows on either side of the fuselage, as well as one more-traditionally shaped windscreen at the front. It has twin underwing turbofans, two very small underwing rotary canons closer to the centre, and retractable landing gear. At the very end of the wingtips, it has retractable, antenna-like attachments. A releasable cord/ribbon is held within what appears to be a fighter jet's canopy, and, in compliment to it, a false canopy when oriented upside down. When grounded, it can move somewhat in a way that allows it to be expressive.

## Abilities

Cloud Nine is a combat-able but support-centered Stand possessing a utile artillery for fending off attackers, compensating for physical power with its enhanced speed, range and its abilities.

It is capable of speaking, but it can only be heard through an aviation headset, which is summoned at will and when Cloud Nine's abilities are activated. It generally appears around Limbo's neck or on her ears. Both the headphones and microphone function, and anyone who can see Stands can utilise the headset to talk with Cloud Nine.

### Signal Detection

Facilitated mainly through the use of the aviation headset. When using this ability, Cloud Nine extends its antennae and picks up signals within a wide radius, then transmits coordinate information to Limbo along with specific signal information, if applicable. It's best with electronic signals, but it can be fine-tuned to other types of signals, possibly at the consequence of headaches or other physical tolls.

### Signal Disruption and Disconnection

Cloud Nine's main ability. Using this ability, Cloud Nine can disrupt or completely disable any signal within its range. Easier when closer, or when the signal is particularly strong. When using this ability, one or both of its wing antennae may extend and glow red or green, based on the spatial and intensity specifications of the signal it is disrupting and the type of disruption it's causing.

While active, she may equip the headset, which can be used to hear the current status of the signal disruption from Cloud Nine itself and give it different commands.

### Firearms

Cloud Nine is equipped with two underwing rotary cannons, one on each wing. They operate on a recharge basis, in which they automatically reload themselves over a matter of about a minute, and thus can only fire in short bursts. The cannons are pretty weak compared to the artillery seen with, say, Aerosmith. While the bullets may pierce skin, it would take quite a few shots to really do some damage with it. It's moreso Cloud Nine's propellers that serve as a defence mechanism.

### Clouds

Cloud Nine releases thick clouds of white 'smoke', creating an area of heavily blocked vision and hearing. This clouded area can also be referred to as "a Cloud Nine". The Cloud cannot be blown away by blowing at it, and it is hard to swat away. It can last for a long time, up to about an hour, but requires a time to recharge as well. Despite being Cloud Nine's ability, it also causes problems for Limbo if she inhales too much of it, or inhales it too deeply, often resulting in a daze-like state reminiscent of being under morphine or other anaesthetics. If others in the Cloud inhale too deeply, they may have a similar laughing-gas-daze reaction, or they might start coughing, as if it were normal smoke. It is joked that inhaling too much of the Cloud Nine smoke might be causing damage to Limbo's lungs, but to this point, no lasting damage has shown itself to be blatantly obvious.

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## Trivia

* Design-wise, Cloud Nine pulls inspiration from the Airbus A320 jet airliner, and the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet.
* On terms of Cloud Nine actually speaking:
	+ Its voice is feminine, significantly deeper than Limbo's own voice.
	+ It's reminiscent of the voice on a pre-flight safety briefing.
	+ On terms of speech patterns, Cloud Nine will often refer to itself, as a unit, in the third person, or it will refer to itself with the inclusion of Limbo, using "we".
		- It is also significantly more vulgar than Limbo herself is.
		- It may also refer to Limbo as User Base, Limbo Base, Home Base or simply Base.
	+ It makes a sound like an airplane communication radio; similar to a walkie-talkie at the start and ends of transmissions, as one would expect to hear things through an aviation headset. Sometimes, the beginning of a transmission is accompanied by a plane announcement noise.
* Supposedly, its propellers are red as a "defence mechanism".

## Significance

The form that Cloud Nine takes is mainly indicative of Limbo's interest in aeroplanes, as well as her family's affiliation with them. However, it may also be reflective of a need for freedom. Its harsh and crude behaviour, especially towards its own User, are indicative of Limbo's insecurity, self-hate and self-doubt. Her fear of being hurt by others manifests in her Stand's rude behaviour towards others. It insults and threatens people, as if trying to keep them at a distance, possibly to protect her from being hurt again. Its constant shouting can be seen as a reflection of Limbo's excessive politeness and submission being extremely damaging.