Horizon

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**Horizon** is an android and the founder and head of the loan shark company Horizon Finance. Her AI was developed by Dr. Ember as part of the Future-at-War project. She is unique among the AI that the project had developed because of her self-awareness and sentience. However, she was originally discarded as a defective product for this reason as the technicians were aiming to create weapons rather than sentient machines.

## Collection Profile

* Base
* Cold Case (Awakened)

*Horizon is a fearless defender who protects herself with persistent barrier generation and immunity effects while mercilessly knocking her enemies out of the way.*

*She is a debt collector of the infamously cruel Horizon Finance. Despite the high interest rates and notoriety, however, her company is always struggling to stay in black. Most of the profits end up going to pay for the collateral damage caused during the collections. That's exacerbated by the fact that many of her debtors refuse to pay up until the little girl they scoffed at takes more direct action.*

*Everyone around her can tell Horizon's not cut out for the job, but she doesn't seem to feel the need to make any improvements. If anything, she seems more interested in observing the people she meets during her collections, rather than the collection itself.*

*Her victims insists Horizon just enjoys showing off her power and watching the response, but it remains to be seen if she has an ulterior motive.*

*Paraphrased from an excerpt in Dr. Ember's journal. This combat mode allows Horizon to play the role of airborne striker, inflicting damage proportional to the target's HP.*

*Based on credible analysis, Cold Case number 137 was likely designed as an escort vehicle capable of dimensional jumps and interstellar navigation. Armaments required for engagement are procured via a platform called the Simurgh Silhouette. The barrier stasis field generated in non-combat mode is likely a means of protecting the vehicle during navigation.*

*This research has yielded tremendous gains in our own progress of android technology. However, as the entire research team has concurred that this frame is at risk of being, we've decided to classify as unusable and seal it away. I just hope it'll be put to much better use than my mind imagines.*
## Abilities

### Powers

* **Strength:** Horizon is undoubtedly one of the strongest entities in the world and far outmatches even the strongest Counters. She has fought against—sometimes simultaneously—high-grade Counters, entire TASKFORCE squadrons, powerful mechs, and hordes of high-category Corrupted Objects with ease. Everyday objects can turn into lethal weapons of destruction in her hands. She also has been shown to pick up and throw armored vehicles and literally run through and destroy bulwarks fortified with Eternium-alloy metals.
* **Durability:** Horizon's body is extremely resilient and can withstand even the most devastating attacks. It can even stay intact deep underwater, being unaffected by the pressure of the ocean.

### Equipment

* **Lead pipe:** Horizon's default weapon of choice. Despite being an ordinary pipe, it is capable of dealing massive damage due to Horizon's outrageous strength.
* **Simurgh Silhouette:** Also known as Cold Case Unit #137, this device is actually the body of a former Demon Lord Apostle named Simurgh. It includes two pulse guns and two greatswords. When equipped with the Simurgh Silhouette, Horizon becomes even more powerful, being able to take down multiple Britras within two seconds.
* **Woodpecker:** Whenever her main body is undergoing maintenance, Horizon uses a Woodpecker unit as a backup body.

### Weaknesses

Horizon's main body requires extremely large amounts of Eternium to function. When at low power, her body will start to overload her reasoning system and eventually force itself to reinitialize. In addition, if she exerts too much power, her CPU will overheat and receive damage. On the other hand, Horizon's AI is not entirely immune to Corruption rays and can be damaged and corrupted by them.

## Personality

Horizon is seen as the voice of reason within Horizon Finance, making decisions based out of rationality over emotions. In contrast to Dash, she has a more cynical and negative view on humanity, primarily because she saw several of her fellow A.I. sacrificed during the Great Purification War and their hypocritical view on peace. At one point, she even developed genocidal thoughts that have since then subsided since her escape from Future-at-War.

Despite her cynicism towards humanity, her views on humanity changed when she took in Dash and Rita Arsenico as employees into her loan shark company, as she began to slowly see the good side of humanity until Wilbur betrayed her in the Bottom of the Shade event. It's only until the For the Uncrying event that after her encounters with other kindhearted people (i.e. Rachel Dodds, Lucid, and Eins and Zwei) that she was able to fully embrace the good side of humanity (something that both Dr. Ember and Dash wanted Horizon to see on humanity) and unlock her Cold Case battle frame while acknowledging the evils humans are capable of doing (i.e. Wilbur).

She is also very analytical to human behavior and make observations based on their actions and personality. For example, when Lucid wanted to accompany Horizon in her journey, she declined to let Lucid to join, noted that while she does want Jehuty Biotech to be held accountable for their cruel human experimentation, she noted that she's too kindhearted to even consider revenge because she also has raised the decuplets with happiness.

Despite Horizon's coldness towards humans, she does have a soft spot on children, as evident in the For the Uncrying event where she accompanies Rachel Dodds to rescue a young orphan girl kidnapped by a cult; and her Cold Case Lifetime Contract where she reluctantly uses her cold case frame as a school bus for the decuplets.

## Gallery

* Cutscenes
* Skill Cut-in
* Skin
* Comics
* Miscellaneous

Horizon peering over at Lee SeeoyeonHorizon in the rainHorizon beats up Jehuty Biotech's employeesHorizon faces multiple Britras"The purpose of activation is... To Protect Mankind"Horizon Finance group photoUpdated group photo

Horizon - Ruthless Crusher Bunny | *Tension has risen in the casino. A bunny girl is effectively making customer part with their money. Her poker face and cold taunts even attract bystanders and keep them enticed until they're completely broke. Customers approach her table as if mesmerized by her proud smile.*
*You'd better try your best, human, if you don't want to become a backup body.*

"Horizon's favorite drink."

Illustration by supernewCounterSide SEA second anniversary banner
## References

1. ↑ *For the Uncrying Act 4–3 — Symphony Orchestra*
2. ↑ **Horizon**: My analysis of human history suggests that the so-called peace humans speak of is no more than a euphemism for a transient detente. But I'm sure you know that better than I. / **Ember**:..... / **Horizon**: So perhaps it's time you forgot about rubbish propaganda like "Protect Mankind" and relish in the comfort of government custody. -For the Uncrying/3-9 Interlude #8
3. ↑ *For the Uncrying*, Act 4-4 — Interlude #10
4. ↑ **Horizon**: I despise humans, Wilbur. And I wished to remain that way. But some humans tenaciously insist that it does not have to be that way. Despite their miserable lives, they cling onto hope. They regret all their lives for the mistakes they've made. The selflessly look after other humans when they have every right to be selfish. They believe everyone is equal before the law even in this unjust world. ...and their power to protect the weak. -For the Uncrying/6-3 The Fight
5. ↑ **Horizon**: You never truly wanted revenge. Al you desire is to shelter those children from this world. The children seemed happy enough. But are you happy with your current life? / **Lucid**: ... Yes. Every moment is so precious and filled with joy. / **Horizon**: Then spend your time sharing that delight with these children. Time is a precious commodity. Most humans plentiful in commodities seem to be happy. You are someone who would sympathize with and mourn over your enemies. Do not squander the happiness you can share with those children by insisting and bringing suffering upon yourself. - For the Uncrying/5-12 Interlude #11.