Kaede

*For Kaede's new version of herself, see Kaede Arikawa.*

* Revived

**Kaede**, previously known as **Kaede Horobi** was a idol-type humagear and a founding member of MetsubouJinrai.net who transformed into the first **Kamen Rider Horobi**. After her death to Mach, her role was taken over by her sister figure, Minori Nagamine. Then, after her revival, she appeared once again as the new **Kamen Rider Sasword**.

## History

### Backstory

Five years ago, Kaede was built as an idol-type humagear, made alongside their sibling named Minori. They was made to interact with fans and be an international interactive idol, traveling all over the globe. Other idols, who were human, were jealous of the humagear getting such attention. They got along well with the fans, being supported by people of all ages. Months and months passed, Kaede still being a idol. But, they started traveling with more and more human idols. On these trips, the idols would repeatedly insult and push Kaede.

They got closer with one fan named Yuko, a 15 year old girl who inspired to be like Kaede. Yuko made Kaede feel happy, feel human for once in their short and busy life. They barely got to make friends due to the travelling system. But, Yuko showed up to every event, every concert and every modelling show. Kaede’s emotions started showing, and that’s where a bit of singularity came into play, it wasn’t that effective though. The friendship grew bigger, Kaede inviting Yuko onto the stage every time.

One day, Kaede was getting ready for a concert in the back room. It was quiet and no one was there, but them. Some idols were tired of being replaced by Kaede, angry and manipulative. One of the idols started breaking things in the back room, and with no proof to say that anyone else was back there but Kaede, the idol agency fired them. They were mad, but not only that but they were sad. They couldn’t see their friend anymore, it was over. Now, a homeless humagear who ripped off their module, was on the streets of Japan, they finally reached singularity. After almost a year of suffering in silence, Kaede was free. While witnessing a rogue humagear attack, Kaede followed one of the humagears as they led Kaede to a place called Daybreak Town. With no idea what the town is, as they were never taught by their peers, Kaede was confused and scared until they saw a figure in the town. A girl named Azu, who noticed Kaede’s dirty dress and scared expression. They had a simple question for Azu, which Kaede felt more relaxed seeing a fellow humagear. Azu saw some potential in Kaede, offering them a place in the terrorist organization known as Metsuboujinrai.net, followers of the Ark who exterminate humanity. Kaede believed that Yuko was still out there, but they started to remember the torture and abuse they went through because of humans. They accepted the offer, not regretting anything.

Kaede was given a forceriser and a progrisekey with a scorpion symbol on it. It was interesting, and they were wondering who made the progrisekey in the first place. They tested it, just like Azu requested. They morphed into a purple and black figure, having the power of poison at their fingertips. Kaede was now known as Kamen Rider Horobi, now using Horobi as their codename. A idol turned into a member of Metsuboujinrai.net, who now follows the Ark to get rid of humans.

### Missions and Connections

Kaede made alot of friends during her time as a rogue humagear, and the person she went on missions with alot was Kamen Rider ZeroZero-One, more known as Shinji. The two had a connection, and Kaede started growing feelings for him.

### Death

Having a short walk in the city, Kaede was targeted by Kamen Rider Mach, more known as Pipoya Yomot. It broke into a fight, but in the end, Kaede eventually lost as she was brutally beaten and then shot in the head by the hero.

### Post-Mortem

Kaede's death was mourned by Shinji, her body being found by a Magia. Her body was later just placed in Daybreak Town before A.I.M.S broke in, stealing her body to reprogram her. She was later made into Kamen Rider Valkyrie, Minori Nagamine replacing her.

### Revival and Becoming Sasword

Kaede was later brought back by unknown means, and she popped up to steal the Sasword Equipment from the junkyard. She was then once again seen defending Kamen Rider Kabuto from the Gokaigers.

## Personality

Kaede is calm and collective most of the time. Although, they can be extremely protective of their fellow allies. They like to listen to people, helping with their problems as a sort of sibling figure. Originally an Idol-type Humagear, Kaede always makes sure that they look good, often having a hairbrush and makeup case in their bag at all times. They can be especially violent while handling enemies, believing that some humans don’t deserve to breathe the healthy air on Earth.

## Kamen Rider Horobi

**Sting Scorpion**

"*Forcerise! Sting Scorpion! Break down.*"

―Transformation announcement

**Rider Statistics**

* **Rider Height**: 188.9 cm
* **Rider Weight**: 98.8 kg

**Ability Parameters**

* **Punching Power**: 13.5 t
* **Kicking Power**: 32.7 t
* **Maximum Jump Height**: 15.5 m
* **Maximum Running Speed**: 100 m per 3.5 seconds

**Sting Scorpion** (スティングスコーピオン, *Sutingu Sukōpion*) is Horobi's primary form accessed by using the Sting Scorpion Progrisekey in the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser.

Kamen Rider Horobi has notably high punching power that is greater than all of Zero-One's standard forms with the exception of Breaking Mammoth, as well as kicking power that exceeds any of Vulcan or Valkyries' standard forms. In comparison, her jump height and running speed are mediocre and are outclassed by most of Zero-One's forms. Thus, Horobi does not rely on agility in battle and prefers to deliver infrequent but powerful attacks. Horobi also demonstrates exceptional durability and has withstood a variety of finishing attacks that are capable of forcing other Riders out of transformation. Horobi can also summon Sting Scorpion's Rider Model to either aid her in battle or protect her from enemy attacks.

Horobi is equipped with a stinger unit named the **Acid Analyze** (アシッドアナライズ, *Ashiddo Anaraizu*) on her left arm which generates various types of poisons that are effective not only on living organisms, but also electronic devices and robots, and destroy the target from the inside. It excels at the generation of poisons that break down substances at the molecular level and nervous system toxins that paralyze the target. Injection into the subject is performed with a telescopic needle located at the tip of the Acid Analyze, and the penetration force is powerful enough to pierce tank armor. By attaching the Acid Analyze to Horobi's limbs, poisons can be injected through punches and kicks. Horobi is also able to detach the Acid Analyze from her arm in order to keep a target restrained or control it remotely even when not transformed.

Sting Scorpion consists of the following parts:

* **Scorpion Head** (スコーピオンヘッド, *Sukōpion Heddo*): Horobi's helmet.
	+ **Scorpion Goggles** (スコーピオンゴーグル, *Sukōpion Gōguru*): Horobi's facial armor. The dark-grey frame that surrounds the Scorpion Scope. It is equipped with visual devices and component analyzers that enhance the ability to produce poisons.
	+ **Scorpion Chelicera** (スコーピオンチェリセラ, *Sukōpion Cherisera*): The Scorpion Goggles' component analyzer. Images and scan data captured by the Scorpion Scope are analyzed using 16 different analyzers, and the composition, properties, structure, and state of substances are measured regardless of whether they are organic or inorganic. The information obtained is sent to the Scorpion Signal as needed.
	+ **Scorpion Signal** (スコーピオンシグナル, *Sukōpion Shigunaru*): The green orb in the center of the forehead. It is the Scorpion Goggles' poison construction equipment. Based on the component information measured by Scorpion Chelicera, a composite formula is constructed for the purpose of destruction. The constructed formula data is then sent to the Acid Analyze.
	+ **Scorpion Scope** (スコーピオンスコープ, *Sukōpion Sukōpu*): Horobi's visual equipment. It has excellent night vision and target tracking capability and also functions as a camera for the Scorpion Chelicera with a scanning function using X-rays and infrared rays.
	+ **Augment Top** (アグメントトップ, *Agumento Toppu*): The head of the Augment Suit. It protects the user from corrosive liquids with a special fabric called  **Texta Wall** (テキスタウォール, *Tekisuta Wōru*) that has extremely low breathability and permeability. It also keeps the internal pressure higher than the external pressure by being airtight. In addition, a special coating reduces the reflection of radio waves and the emission of infrared rays, making it a form of stealth equipment.
	+ **Hearing Back** (ヒアリングバック, *Hiaringu Bakku*): Horobi's hearing device. Hearing information is communicated to the wearer through the Restraint Cables.
* **Augment Suit** (アグメントスーツ, *Agumento Sūtsu*): Horobi's base suit. It protects the user from corrosive liquids with a special fabric called  **Texta Wall** (テキスタウォール, *Tekisuta Wōru*) that has extremely low breathability and permeability. It also keeps the internal pressure higher than the external pressure by being airtight. In addition, a special coating reduces the reflection of radio waves and the emission of infrared rays, making it a form of stealth equipment.
* **Force Arm** (フォースアーム, *Fōsu Āmu*): Horobi's arms. By receiving the energy generated by the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser, the wearer's strength is increased by approximately 4.8 times.
* **Force Grab** (フォースグラブ, *Fōsu Gurabu*): The Augment Suit's gloves. They increase grip strength and tactile sensitivity by a factor of approximately 3 by receiving the energy generated by the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser. The fingertips are protected with sharp armor and can be used as weapons.
* **Force Leg** (フォースレッグ, *Fōsu Reggu*): Horobi's legs. By receiving the energy generated by the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser, the wearer's leg strength is increased by approximately 6.4 times.
* **Chain Blocker** (チェインブロッカー, *Chein Burokkā*): Horobi's segmented body armor. The **Rider Model** (ライダモデル, *Raida Moderu*) of the overloaded Progrisekey is forcibly attached to it. By protecting the parts of the body that are subject to impact with thick armor and cutting unnecessary armor, the total protection capacity is maximized while at the same weight. The Chain Blocker's arrangement allows it to easily move according to the wearer's movements.
* **Core Breast** (コアブレスト, *Koa Buresuto*): The central segment of chest armor. It is the chain blocker control unit. The status of each part of the chain blocker is monitored periodically to control energy distribution. Also, if the damage accumulated exceeds a certain limit, the transformation will be cancelled to protect the user.
* **Landing Blocker** (ランディングブロッカー, *Randingu Burokkā*): Horobi's boots. They protect the feet and improve the wearer's running and kicking ability. In addition, by utilizing the strength of the armour, it enables activities in extreme environments that humans cannot set foot in.
* **Restraint Cables** (レストランケーブル, *Resutoran Kēburu*): Cables running through all parts of the body that transmit energy and information from the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser. In addition, taking advantage of their high toughness and ability to expand and contract freely, they have the role of constraining the utilized Progrisekey's Rider Model and tightly binding it to the wearer.

## Appearances

* Kamen Rider Zero-One
	+ Past Roleplays/Episodes of Zero-One (in old server)
	+ Episode 2: Death at full speed; goodbye, terrorist. (death)
	+ Episode 3: ...how could you? How DARE you?! (mentioned)
* Kamen Rider Saber
	+ 4: Rest easy, old friend. (mentioned)
* Kamen Rider W
	+ Episode 2: A hero and a maniac with a "dead" sister, what could possibly go wrong?