FIONA-384

**FIONA-384** is the G/NEX's second-in-command; a former PROJECT Command Line elite captain who defected after committing a murder against her free will. When she defected and left the megacorporation for good, she had found her place in the rebellion. Little did she know, ASHE-159 envisions her as the new leader, the day she dies.

A cyborg warrior noted for her razor-sharp skills in combat and her meticulously perfectionist programming. Likewise, she is built to win, as PROJECT intended. Not sure if that matters now that she's defected. She is the second-in-command to ASHE-159, assisting her in the war effort in every way she can.

## Biography

### Background

Fiona is the most feared duelist in the city of Luxanna, Valenthia, renowned for her brusque demeanour and cunning mind as well as the speed of her Nevium rapier. Fiona Vance, was born to the prestigious House Vance in the nation of Valenthia, she easily took over the family from her inept father in the aftermath of a *scandal* that nearly destroyed their reputation. House Vance's reputation has been shattered, but Fiona will stop at nothing to restore her family's honour and restore them to their rightful place among Valenthia's great and good.

She also wishes for Valenthia's technology to advance, despite the fact that Valenthia has been quite primitive for millennia. As a result, Fiona visits the Aryaine Kingdom in her spare time, was able to meet Katherine Amaranth. However, her visit was too late as PROJECT effectively ruled the planet with an iron fist, leaving multiple nations defunct of power and resources, with her own country being subject to an invasion, which ended up slaughtering a decent amount of her people.

Unfortunately, she was soon captured by soldiers after one punched her in the face and the abdomen to knock her out, then Fiona was carried over to SUPREME headquarters, subsequently becoming a cyborg.

### PROJECT: GEMINI BLADE

Fiona was an instant draftee for PROJECT corporation during The Birth of PROJECT. She had no idea what PROJECT has to offer beyond its neon light, but her cunning compels her to investigate what is driving it. When the riots erupted in 2999, she was a steadfast warrior employed by PROJECT corporation, making her witness the massive slaughter in the nations of Valenthia, Losteria and Avarshi, Even finding her own family members dead or held hostage, which she failed to save them.

During 3001, Lieutenant GEMINI BLADE demonstrated her loyalty to the megacorporation by murdering a seemingly juvenile girl, then travelling with it and tossing the corpse in front of the megacorporation's superiors, who turned out to be a young Valenthian mage known as Tianna Maximus. PROJECT promoted her as an elite captain in the Command Line; Serving as a tactical commander in some combat operations, whether deployed in the field, or supporting through aerial vehicles. Some soldiers like her attitude and find her perfect for the rank, and her looks give her a commanding presence.

The Lieutenant had no idea what she was doing because her mind had been programmed to blindly follow orders no matter what. FIONA-384 also vows to save her parents, assuming they are still alive, indicating that she intends to remove the chip from her brain. She took advantage of the nation's apparent dormancy by locating spare parts left by PROJECT. Quickly removing her brain chip with some advanced tools and then a knife. She collapsed and experienced abdominal pains after it was removed before returning to normal.

She is now walks away from Avarshi, presumably in search of Ashe for her resistance group. FIONA-384 now returns to Aristotle for a straightforward goal that everyone who seeks to do the right thing is aware of. She actually repaid the Maximus family by burying Tianna herself, through an improvised grave, and the entire family as she did an effort to bury their own corpses, and was able to get away with it, as PROJECT has not known about this, not even the smartest minds are able to to discover her act or rebellion.

### A Call to Arms

#### Defection beyond programming

   FIONA-384 left PROJECT soon after removing her brain implant, which the device formerly rendered her a mindless, loyal, and cold-blooded killer. Because of her heinous murder of *Tianna Maximus* at Aristotle, she was able to see beyond the facade of the megacorporation's neon-lit ambition, which was the sole reason for her defection. She regrets killing the young girl while under mind control and seemingly bears such guilt for the rest of her life. As a result, the sharp duelist had decided to resign as a Lieutenant from the PROJECT Command Line, which sparked widespread condemnation within the corporation. In fact, she even scared the executive circle by stabbing her sword in their "Unity" table.

Fiona had learned of Ashe's resistance group in 3002, and she saw it as an opportunity to redeem herself. She wanted to avenge Tianna and battle the corporation that had blinded her into doing immeasurable evil as a lieutenant; fortunately, HAYABUSA-096 found her in Aristotle, bonded with her after sharing their experiences with the megacorporation, and accepted EION-013 into their team, planning to join the same group as they all travel to the Panamoan Republic. Because of the aforementioned murder, ASHE-159 was hesitant to welcome FIONA-384 as a new member, but HAYABUSA-096's guarantee of Fiona convinced the Iceborn leader to accept her. She later became the second-in-command in just a few days, showing remarkable skills in leadership and tactics, which somehow gave the leader an idea.

In A Call to Arms, FIONA-384 was the third member to join ASHE-159's resistance, following SHIRO-113 and HAYABUSA-096. SCYLLA-028 and VI-516 followed after her.

#### A Place for Redemption

ASHE-159 has quickly made her the resistance's co-leader or second in command, FIONA-384 has found something worth redeeming to her own actions and decisions. ASHE-159 has sympathised to her situation, whilst confident to the action of making her a co leader. Whilst staying in their headquarters, her brusque and sassy personality has won the approval of most members, notably liking her attitude and of course, her intelligence. It's also been said that a few have developed a crush for her, which is not surprising considering her beauty.

### PROJECT-G/NEX War

    FIONA-384 has now dedicated herself entirely to the G/NEX resistance group's aim of destroying the megacorporation and saving the planet. It is also worth noting that she is the first member of the resistance to gain PSYLOCKE-832's trust before anyone else (VI-516's team up was merely a plan of the nightrider). Throughout the PROJECT-G/NEX Wars, she fought against PROJECT's forces in an attempt to avenge the murder of a fallen mage, most notably in Aristotle, the city where she murdered Tianna Maximus under mind control, and to save her parents, if ever they are still alive.

#### Rampancy: Intervention is Futile

Since 3005, As the resistance's second-in-command, FIONA-384 has shown remarkable capability; The Archer of True Plasma is impressed, and as a result, the two normally work together both on and off the battlefield. ASHE-159 then asks her to join them on their first mission, which is to investigate the Rampancy, an incident that occurs in Technovolk. She immediately deployed alongside the entire resistance group to investigate what was going on. When they arrived in the city, they witnessed Evalkan military forces being slaughtered by the current most powerful mecha, the PROJECT OBELISK. Unknown to the duelist, the Iceborn leader has plans to make her the new leader the day she dies.

FIONA-384 was taken aback by the fact that JINX-362 had joined their resistance, which she had personally disagreed with, whilst ASHE-159 promised her that she would be monitored on a daily basis to avoid any jinxes or betrayal that the loose cannon would commit due to her mad maniac mentality. VI-516 chastises her for being suspicious of her younger sister's status as a G/NEX resistance fighter. They then come across PROJECT TAGGART while attempting to repel the mountain mecha. As a result, they have witnessed another example of a reckless rampage throughout the city. Being enthusiastic about a *worthy* opponent, she instantly fought OBELISK and TAGGART at the same time, and despite her meagre efforts, she was able to somewhat irritate them with precise attacks to their joints while avoiding being hit by their enormous fists. FIONA-384 fights alongside with her squad *TRI/NETIC* against both titans, while HAYABUSA-096 and EION-013 attack OBELISK immediately after BRONZAMITE-625 is knocked out. They were unsuccessful, however, as EION-013 was gravely damaged after foolishly attempting to shoot both mechas to no avail, requiring them to transport him to safety.

Knowing their failed attempts, she forced ASHE-159 to order a retreat, as their is no point on stopping both titans that have become uncontrollable through their duel. With no better option, they used BRONZAMITE-625 as their transportation, allowing them to safely escape from the two monstrous machines. They faced a slight struggle as PROJECT vehicles have intercepted their path, but BRONZAMITE-625 takes care of it. As the rest of the rebels flee the incident, TRISTANNA-651 joins the group by riding in the car, which she immediately welcomed after defending them from pursuing foes. She did notice, however, that RUBICORE have already sent an invasion for to cleanse Technovolk and establish a forward operating base somewhere in the city. However, she noticed that VI-516 departed from BRONZAMITE-625's car mode and has proceeded to steal a MK6 Titan tank alongside JINX-362, much to her laughter. She also witnesses the mobilisation of RUBICORE, which explained why did the sisters hijack a huge military tank.

*They all made it back to their base alive.*

FIONA-384, on the other hand, was dissatisfied and went alone in an operation to explore in Aristotle, planning to end all PROJECT evil by penetrating the MAXIMAL headquarters. PROJECT VATROX was able to outwit her and initiate a battle, therefore the plan rapidly collapsed. VATROX's archery mastery allowed him to keep her at bay, but FIONA-384 merely dodges or parries the incoming arrows. VATROX loses the advantage whenever she gets close to him, forcing him to battle in close combat. He stabs and shoots her in the abdomen and left arm, she resisted to a great effect, and causing him to be hoisted into the air, only for BRIENNE-218 to use her shield against him, throwing him to the ground, and the two have agreed to hurl him away, forcing him to flee while leaking some type of cybernetic blood.

She returns to the base, safe and sound. BRIENNE-218 was happy with her, as she fought her rival and gave her the chance to destroy him. However, PROJECT VATROX isn't necessarily killed as he was repaired a few days after his destruction.

#### The COALESCENCE: Quest and Interception

FIONA-384 held private discussions with PSYLOCKE-832 on a regular basis, which formally converted their working relationship into a more trustworthy link. Despite the fact that ASHE-159 has volunteered to accompany her to save FIONA-384's parents from the horrors of war, she does so *without* her permission. She and BRIENNE-218 travelled to Valenthia in quest of searching their family by investigating their separate dynasty areas at one point. However, FIONA-384 was flanked by PROJECT soldiers, who intended to surround her and allow an opening to kill BRIENNE-218 again. As a result, PROJECT VATROX is pitted against his adversary, BRIENNE. Much to his disgust, he loses, while the duelist is able to defend and attack against the overwhelming threat.

The two fled swiftly after learning that the majority of their family members were either killed or captured. As a result, the two have promised to search for their families in future missions while fleeing the nation. She was also successful in convincing one RUBICORE soldier to kill all PROJECT personnel in the country. When the two returned to the base, their brief respite was cut short when VI-516 mysteriously vanished, leaving the entire group bewildered as she had somehow eluded notice from them on her way to Rutherland. As a result, everyone mobilised to find her in the country.

Upon reaching Rutherland, the *TRI/NETIC* first made progress by encircling the nation within hours. They all have concluded that VI-516 collaborated with PSYLOCKE-832 to stop a heist, discovering that they stole the AI chip of the DATA, COALESCENCE's primary artificial intelligence. After the commotion was over, they took the opportunity to converse with the elite assassin. Surprisingly, **FIONA-384** and BRIENNE-218 acknowledged her heroism, and the resistance stopped viewing her as a vicious cutthroat. She even thought that the rujian enforcer and the nightrider are perfect duos, joking that they should team up another time.

### Going All Out

FIONA-384 is now in command of the G/NEX's operations and spends the majority of her time facilitating in their war room; allowing EQUINOX-612 to handle their ever-expanding digital data while filling in for ASHE-159 while she is away, tackling leader responsibilities. HAYABUSA-096 and SHIRO-113 noticed that she has recently been more into supporting roles such as relaying intel and planning in the war room, and she is quickly forced back into being an active fighter.

#### Defence of Obrinia

Knowing she has barely done anything other than auxiliary roles in the front lines in this part of the war, She notably started the operation for the entire resistance group to reinforce the defences in Obrinia. As a result, It didn't take long for her to deploy into the the capital of the Panamoan Republic. To keep the RUBICORE personnel in tip top shape, she regularly monitors pretty much everything in the wall, whilst the rest of the resistance group are on standby somewhere. Thanks to her, the forces are already ready for the incoming threat. However, she was ordered by one of the high ranking soldiers to retreat and stay put, which she protested, but was left with no choice.

Her surprising actions were invaluable. PROJECT forces have been struggling to get close to the wall, due to the hidden soldiers in their defensive fighting positions. However, she regrets leaving as she has heard that the megacorporation has sent their best warriors to turn the tide. As a result, she has no choice but to watch the soldiers suffer while she is inside an aircraft. Hope is not lost, as PSYLOCKE-832 quickly called her through a chat, and was able to inform of her surprising presence and assistance in the walls. After the elite assassin has helped reinforce the wall's defences, it is time for the resistance to unite. SCYLLA-028 quickly barged in the fight, immediately attacking her rival, GRIMM.

FIONA-384 also went to the forest's ruins, finding her rival, LANTERN. She analysed him and quickly challenged him, curious to why she hasn't heard of him for a very long time. The latter simply replies that he has been turned into a cyborg to prepare for a grand duel against her. The fight ends in a *tie*, even if LANTERN merely used a futuristic light post as his "**weapon**". As a result, he takes a huge broadsword and defeats her with ease. As a result, BRIENNE-218 joins her and they managed to kill him, apparently. The fight between SCYLLA-028 and GRIMM has ended in a stalemate, as the rebels' assistance on the Panamoan soldiers have been beneficial to secure the city, without any enemy forces penetrating the walls. As a result, it becomes another huge loss for the megacorporation again.

#### Siege of Daitoshi

    As more and more successful operations continue to stymie the megacorporation, PROJECT responds through committing mass murder and encircling every residence with their forces, using them as leverage against any faction seeking to destabilise their rule. As a result, the G/NEX decides to work with the COALESCENCE security firm, because this type of situation favours espionage and infiltration over a direct battle. As a result, they discovered PSYLOCKE-832. They quickly devise a coherent siege strategy, in which COALESCENCE agents would infiltrate or provide overwatch as snipers and marksmen. She followed the lead of PSYLOCKE-832 as well as SCYLLA-028.

When the day has come, the *Siege of Daitoshi* became very intense. COALESCENCE forces were dwindling in numbers, as SHADOW has silently killing them one by one, and when the situation gets worse, It is up again for the resistance to stop the siege on the city. Unfortunately, RUBICORE forces cannot provide support due to the fact that they have been sending reliefs all around the globe, and deploying majority of their forces in various operations. PSYLOCKE-832, SCYLLA-028 and her was able to efficiently start a fight against PROJECT forces with success, calling BRIENNE-218 to take advantage of their dramatic, superhero-like action in the operation.

As a response, BRIENNE-218 took the initiative, barging forcefully through the city, allowing the rebels to overrun the army while activating a plasma barrier to protect herself and everyone else from heavy artillery. They chose to break up as a counter-tactic due to the massive amount of artillery unleashed at them. HAYABUSA-096 was notable for bringing SHIRO-113 back into the fight, thereby shifting the tide of battle. Later, ASHE-159 arrived, having killed forty Meviksa Predators in the way using her drone. EQUINOX-612 protected everyone from the deployed Manticore gas by using his CONTINUUM BREAK ultimate to reverse the course of action, causing the Manticore gas to detonate harmlessly outside Daitoshi.

Because of the heroes, the siege was eventually called off. The combined leadership of ASHE-159 and FIONA-384 was essentially the key to success, while BRIENNE-218 spearheaded everyone, resulting to a battle that made them heroes. JINX-362 and VI-516 also joined, effectively decimating all PROJECT forces in the city with their stolen tank. Following that, PSYLOCKE-832 appears, having fought a newly reborn GRANDIOSE. Much to her chagrin, the fight ends in a deadlock. She was about to chase her opponent when the rebels stopped her, stressing that there are more important things to do. She objected at first, but subsequently accepted, prompting COALESCENCE and the G/NEX to work together once more to save innocents trapped in Daitoshi and free the entire nation of Roji from the megacorporation's control.

#### Liberation

Contrary to popular consensus, FIONA-384 hasn't done much in this operation. It is unclear if she helped TRISTANNA-651 liberate Losteria or provide support to ASHE-159 as she singlehandedly liberate Avarshi. Rumours claim that she already died at this point, but this is actually incorrect as she is still alive and well, only to suffer a lost leg, which was replaced with a fully identical, advanced replacement limb.

#### Battle of Supremandy

During the *Battle of Supremandy*, ASHE-159 relieved FIONA-384 of her duties as a tactical officer, forcing her to return to active combat. The duelist made no objections to the change. She revealed that after surviving an infestation in Valenthia, she located some of her kin alive in Valenthia after facing off a gigantic zombie army. Regardless, 384 kept her cool and quickly joined the city for the mission. Fortunately, she retains her remarkable powers, which she demonstrated in battle by attracting the attention of PROJECT SHADOW and engaging in a fight with him, which she lost in a close encounter but the latter escaped from.

They also rescued PSYLOCKE-832 from PROJECT GRANDIOSE. She was able to discover her true intentions after SCYLLA-028 speaks the truth regarding her motives. As they convince to stay with them, the nightrider grapples away and calls in her motorcycle as the rebels watch her drive away in the gloomy night. The duelist simply watches her in awe or in respect.

### Technological Lies

In the height of *Technological Lies*, FIONA-384 has been doubling her efforts to save the planet, as well as handling personal issues regarding her relatives not accepting that she is a full cyborg, and handling a tenacious rivalry with LANTERN, better known as *Warden* in the ancient days. As a result, she multitasks at the cost of her own time with the G/NEX rebels. However, that didn't stop her from fighting together again. Now, SCYLLA-028 wanted her to be on the front lines again, seeing that her sharp mind is a powerful weapon. Encouraged by her words, she is now FAR more active in combat, akin to a daily RUBICORE soldier fighting everywhere on the planet.

She also had to deal with JINX-362 being a member of the group, but later relents and accepts her after proving her worth to the movement. Afterwards, she is given permission to perform hit-and-run operations alongside her own team, She has been a major contributor to the operations, successfully using her sharp skills, while HAYABUSA has done some extreme feats, burning the entire MAXIMAL, SIGMA, and NOVEMBER headquarters, but it came out as being logically correct because he has singlehandedly prevented any disturbing nevian experiments that the evil megacorporation can do so at any given time, like in the previous years. Frazier Lashley and some other executive circle members of the megacorporation are either apprehended, or killed.

FIONA-384 however, sees EION-013 vanishes from plain sight despite his team's members being with him most of the time. It was due to the fact that OLIVEIRI-709 has challenged him into a duel on the cyberspace. Due to this, she documents the occurrence and quickly establishes sufficient amount of intel regarding a dimension known as the Digital Realm.

### Codename: REVIVAL

Afterwards, the G/NEX unites again for Rutherland, as the country is suffering from an invasion force due to PROJECT. As a result, they have fought their way in the battlefield, as COALESCENCE agents are low in numbers due to heavy casualties, and even the extremely deadly PSYLOCKE-832 gets wounded in the process. To their surprise, she is extremely wounded, hand clutching on her stomach, visor destroyed and her left eye busted. TRISTANNA-651, ASHE-159, SCYLLA-028 and FIONA-384 quickly sought to help her, but she only smiled in pain. Her wounds are too severe for her regenerative abilities to handle, which concerns the four. VI-516 also comes, curious to why aren't they helping her.

She simply admits she'll die as a hero in this entire war. She calls the Van Dammes and live streams herself (In a very disturbing manner) in an effort for the planet to remember her, before seemingly passing out from her wounds. Not wanting her to die in the cold, the five quickly attempted to revive her with a Fujiwara Nanostimulant. She saw PSYLOCKE-832 looked up in the sky, and fades away. Her arms quickly dropped to the floor; However, she was timely saved by the rebels by injecting her with a Fujiwara Nanostimulant to completely bring her back to life. As the bright beam of light in the NRC tower blinds everyone, PROJECT divides their remaining Command Line forces into the G/NEX forces in Rutherland, and in the Panamoan Republic; Apparently disturbed by the beam of light emitted far away. Unknown to her, an amnesiac REDEEMER-865 emerges from the beacon and quickly free falls from the sky, landing just outside Mount Olympus. Knowing that he has spent more than enough time to rebuild his memory and newfound knowledge on the megacorporation, he quickly travels around the country; Ending up getting witnessed by RUBICORE forces.

The rebels quickly defended PSYLOCKE-832's position, until they were overrun by the last Mecha cavalry in their position. To make matters worse, they have sent a PHALANX-ECT mecha, effectively turning the fight in Rutherland into a one-sided slaughter. However, the cavalry disappears after someone fired a large plasma spherical explosive, which was no other than REDEEMER-865 himself. He has brought his own rebellion to cleanse Rutherland, knowing that COALESCENCE is left in ruins after the invasion; But PSYLOCKE-832 quickly runs to him, pins him to the wall, but he counters by doing the same, and the two proceed to recognise each other.

The G/NEX rebels wonder who's the mysterious hero in such armour with impressive technology. SCYLLA-028 quickly tells the truth as the couple had an intimate moment after REDEEMER-865 has managed to completely restore his memory. PSYLOCKE-832 bids the rebels a farewell as the power couple departs from the country for some reason, likely to plan their way of saving the planet, yet again. The Rebels are left in there, leaving them questions about the obsidian assassin's lover. Unfortunately, their chances of approaching the COALESCENCE headquarters are thwarted by PROJECT ANNIHILATOR.

### Bleeding Edge: Ultimatum

#### Impending Doom

After settling her mysterious but lifelong rivalry with LANTERN-000, she had ordered the rebels to find ASHE-159. Much to her disturbance, she is with LILIAN-395, making the rebels form up against her but the leader surprisingly requested them to stand down. As she and her comrades didn't want their leader to die horribly in her questionable route, FIONA-384 confronts her after admitting that she killed LANTERN after clutching a Duel. The rebels have formed at the two of them, doing all their best to persuade their leader not to work with Fury of PROJECT, and they intend to finish the fight against the megacorporation's army once and for all. However her response was highly unexpected to everyone.

As a result, an argument between the group and the leader arise, with SCYLLA-028 speaking out against her, arguing that she cannot trust a PROJECT enforcer, whether they defect or not, even going so far to remind her that she is Laura Smirnoff's killer. ASHE-159 reminds everyone of them that they all deserve a peaceful life after the war is finally over. They didn't take her words lightly when she said the conflict was far from over. With her words no longer convincing them, The second-in-command was granted leadership of the entire rebellion, believing that she is the perfect fit for leading a new generation of heroes. She was left in silence, but she hugged the Iceborn leader in respect.

LILIAN-395 surprisingly gave them some advice, which BRIENNE-218 shrugged, knowing that she has been defeated in a fight against her in *Going All Out*. She simply wishes the rebels to survive and thrive on the war's current terminus. The rebels mockingly asked on where is her steed, which ASHE-159 simply turned at them with a sheepish smile and departs. Knowing her newfound rank, she orders the rebels to follow her word and they went separate ways.

However, things change when they found their former leader wounded after destroying SLIPSTREAM, and seeing LILIAN-395 hugging her in despair. As they all attempt to revive her, they failed. Knowing her leader's words, they would seek the help of the Iceborn population to bury Ashe. However, all of these are thwarted thanks to a colossal figure waiting upon them, right in front of their eyes. It was... ANNIHILATOR.

#### INVITATION

ANNIHILATOR scans the group of people carrying ASHE-159; 384 stands in front of them, sword raised and pointed at the tyrant. He spent some time marching before sprinting at them, seeing it as an easy kill that would shatter the G/NEX forever and restore PROJECT to their former glory of ruling the planet. He swings his hammer quickly, crushing them before they can react, effectively killing them. However, OLIVEIRI-709 saves the group by shrouding them in a holographic cloud that seems to be deriving from the mecha lord's dimension. He is gravely disappointed in her, allowing him to finally decide, that **all** shall be banished to the Digital Realm. This will be the fight of their lives, and they are clearly outmatched.

Now all are trapped in his own "world", the rebels are now surprised to see his own dimension that he calls as the Digital Realm. They attempt to hide from him, but they have no room to escape or hide, against the cyberspace's creator. He got bored of waiting as the rebels took longer than expected, his ultimate ability glitched to the point where he concludes OLIVEIRI-709 must've tried to counter it in some unexplainable way. FIONA-384 is perplexed by the dimension, stating that he must be old enough for having time to create it, even without the use of a physical body.

#### A Duel For Fate

She was the first to use her wits in an attempt to escape the place, but quickly realises that ANNIHILATOR cannot let them go, due to his request for a duel. With that in mind, they used Lundgren's corpse in a photograph in order to taunt them, as they all know the evil regime is defeated, and the war is lost; But still they are left standing for some reason. The mecha overlord does not waver from the facts, knowing that his plan will cause PROJECT to rise from the ashes once more. He even confirms that a man ruling a megacorporation is responsible for its demise, proving that a nevian element as the leadership is inefficient to an extraterrestrial megacorporation; Aspiring to be the leader someday. The rebels did not take him lightly, and they all attacked him at the same time.

Despite all of their efforts, it was simply futile. He scoffed at them, knowing that despite their tactics, they lacked the heavy firepower to defeat him. It was a one-sided battle and he actually *toys* with them, earning his boredom and commands his holographic minions to kill them, apparently everyone in the rebellion is barely a match for him. 384 scoffs at him, while TRISTANNA-651 suggest that they should maintain a constant attack against him, knowing that luring him someplace is an inefficient fighting tactic.

Much to her anger, JINX-362 suddenly gets extremely injured and ends up having her left arm ripped apart. SHIRO-113 timely saves her from incoming projectiles by TEMPEST WALL, and HAYABUSA-096 ultimately protected by TRIPLE STRIKE-ing hordes of mechas in front of her, right after defeating a few minions with Hand-to-hand combat. She demands a plan from ASHE-159, which they all disagreed to her intention of sacrificing; Allowing them to conclude on the reliance of OLIVEIRI-709's special abilities inside the realm in order to gain the upper hand. As the GHOST cleverly outsmarts hum and delivers a few good hits with her railgun, she is targeted by a swing of his hammer, only for her to dodge and unleashing the DAWNING WAVE, right after 384 managed to slit his throat dozens of times.

Owing to their satisfaction, the beam heavily damages him while shielding all allies caught in the wave's explosion. Much to her chagrin, a last resort, ANNIHILATOR blindly swings his hammer and kills VI-516, easily reducing her into scrap metal. SHIRO-113 uses the opportunity to stab his eyes, but it has little effect as he simply grabbed him and broke his own sword, then kills him with a simple right hook. HAYABUSA-096 uses his TRIPLE STRIKE ability to deal damage in all directions while avoiding being hit, but he dies after being slammed by his hammer through a blind swing. ASHE-159, LILIAN-395, TRISTANNA-651, GHOST, JINX-362, SCYLLA-028 and FIONA herself are able to survive against his brutal onslaught.

She questions herself: "is this fight winnable?"

#### Unlikely Help

Fortunately, the losing fight was shifted when PSYLOCKE-832 comes into their aid. She fought PROJECT ANNIHILATOR to stand up for them, but 384 is disappointed after seeing her losing the one on one duel, but then she realised it has a trick: REDEEMER-865 has lead an army to deploy against the tyrant himself to help the G/NEX in their final fight of their lives. The ANTI-SERVER, which is the GUARDIAN's (865 himself) own army, is now back to destroy their oppressor for good, and a massive amount of rebels have joined to assist their superiors, the warriors themselves.

Knowing that their leader, ASHE-159 is already dead, she decides to carry her corpse in respect, but still fights and demonstrates her leadership abilities as they all follow REDEEMER-865's momentum as they pummel ANNIHILATOR with heavy artillery, only for the tide to shift again as the overlord viciously slaughters the rebels, with 384 saving some of them, but the rest are killed by him, in sheer annoyance and rage. OLIVEIRI-709 later gives them a useful tip to travel in the outskirts, and later made their way to an underground facility, which completely hides the SERVER, the core of Digital Realm itself.

PSYLOCKE-832 recovers after being revived and quickly leads them to the gates of each Sector, starting from 01 to 07. She is also surprised to see REDEEMER-865 is a larger form, which perfectly replicates PROJECT TAGGART, using it to fight ANNIHILATOR while he sends the best men against them. SCYLLA-028 declares that everyone should take part in destroying the SERVER while killing the tyrant's minions, which she has stated that it'll take an endless amount of time as they are now facing SHADOW clones, proving extremely difficult for them. They are unable to save OLIVEIRI-709 from being injured, seemingly losing their hope, until REDEEMER sees their struggle and uses his axe to kill the SHADOW clones with ease and bulldozes them with sheer force, then suggests everyone to hop onto his TAGGART form as he matches ANNIHILATOR in combat, but accidentally drops the rebels to the ground, forcing 028 to throw her scythe into the SERVER's gate, which triggered but luckily disarmed the security systems, allowing REDEEMER-865 to run towards it, but the tyrant quickly blocks their path.

#### Unshakeable Truth

They uncovered a horrible reality as they killed most of ANNIHILATOR's army and his attempts to obstruct the path: everything that PROJECT did and every bit of their data is kept on the SERVER. It is more than just a massive storage facility for information; it is a living computer that absorbs all of the megacorporation's recorded data. Notably, FIONA-384 notices her teammate EION-013 survive a hit and kills INTERCEPTOR-409 after a protracted fight, declaring that she delivered justice to VI-516's deceased wife.

She even taunts the tyrant after he confronts her through her landing on the use of aircraft to the Sea of Circuitry. Notably, PSYLOCKE-832 saves their moment by throwing her glaive into his right eye, permanently blinding it and is able to attack him in the head with the same weapon as she stands on top of him and shoots him with her wrist gun, before he throws her out of the way, which she used the momentum to make it inside the SERVER. FIONA-384 then later stalls them as the G/NEX and the ANTI-SERVER are now en route onto Sector 07, the main core of SERVER.

All of them learned an irreversible truth: Everything about PROJECT is stored in the SERVER. That means, every bit of their data is stored in that thing, which serves as their living computer.

#### Secured Victory

This is it. FIONA leads them to destroy Sector 01, onwards to Sector 07. She slices most of the components and even large motherboard-like parts with ease, as SCYLLA-028 makes a name for herself as she threw her scythe to a control panel, allowing all of the circuits of the entire SERVER to unfold and expose themselves. However, the entire group is blockaded by ANNIHILATOR's army, surrounding everyone except REDEEMER-865. This caused them to form up a defensive position as the others are torn apart by the clones, or shot by the armed minions. The tyrant proclaims that destroying the SERVER would result in the destruction of the realm and everyone inside of it, but they are able to see beneath his bluff. Without warning, PSYLOCKE-832 permanently blinds ANNIHILATOR by stabbing him in the left eye, and 865's TAGGART form is used to spear him through the SERVER's power core, effectively destroying it for good, as the rest of them have dealt with everything in Sector 07.

And this secured a victory as ANNIHILATOR's grievous wounds from the core explosion was more than severe enough that he isn't capable of repairing himself, and his minions attack to him like a magnet, while OLIVEIRI-709 delivers the killing blow to end the tyrant for good, using PSYLOCKE-832's glaive. As the light disoriented everyone, a still-alive OLIVEIRI escorts them to the Portal and shared her last words with them as they all shake their hands in respect, concluding their alliance with a hug. This was it. They left the realm as they now return to the Physical World.

*At long last, the overlord and his tyranny to bring an evil regime back to ashes have been defeated. This relieved her, but ASHE-159's did not cover the wounds that she had endured.*

## Aftermath: New Leader

> *"I had doubts when she wanted me to take over her leadership the day she dies. But owing to our experiences together and becoming one of her most trusted warriors; I have eliminated my own doubts about becoming the leader of this group. Now, I have transformed it into something bigger... Welcome to the new generation of heroes!"*
>
> - Fiona, reflecting as she becomes the leader in the new generation of heroes.

    ASHE-159's death has deeply traumatised her to the point of not communicating with her fellow warriors until the day of her funeral in Avarshi, when a vast crowd is observing this historic event. She was astonished to see RUBICORE personnel and COALESCENCE's Van Damme couple in there, with Frederick Parangosky praising FIONA-384 as they acknowledge their triumph over ANNIHILATOR, proving that his death truly sealed PROJECT's defeat.

She simply shakes his hand, and spends some time with him, admitting that "now a leader towards a new generation of rebels", which Parangosky replied that "You'll do just fine, or even better than (looks at the coffin) her." His words stuck on her head, which actually dawned upon her, then she parts ways with him as the remaining G/NEX warriors approach her as they salute, knowing that she is the new, leader.

She has no feelings or anger for JINX-362 despite knowing she deserted them due to trauma. As she works to rebuild the G/NEX by recruiting a new generation of prodigious warriors, there is no doubt that many are eager to prove themselves, whether as capable as their predecessors or even superior. She wants to create a new beginning with the rebellion, intending to turn it into a hero organisation. Unbeknownst to her members, she has one perfect candidate in mind: A protégé, an alleged daughter of her predecessor.

These are the last words she said to the public before living a life of secrecy as she builds the new G/NEX.

*FIONA-384. Former Second-in-command. Leader of the New Generation. Over. See you all soon. Out*

## Personality

FIONA-384 is brash, brusque, quick-witted, and skilled with a blade, Fiona attempts to restores her family name with her honour and prowess. She is politically minded, intelligent in her moves, and a powerful foe for any challenger.

FIONA-384 has no freedom since becoming a PROJECT soldier. She was nothing more than a killing machine on a mission for perfection, blindly following orders thanks to a brain chip implanted to govern her mechanical intellect. However, after removing it, she has become guilty of her murder on Tianna Maximus, which is now serving as her blueprint for siding with the rebels against the war involving PROJECT, the megacorporation known for their dangerous ambition and unrivalled technology, which has cost a large portion of nevanity due to their colonisation. She has repeatedly served with ASHE-159 throughout the war, serving as a capable second-in-command, comfortable in her position, and trusts everyone in their movement. That may not be case for JINX-362 as she had formerly committed heinous acts.

Fiona became a better version of herself after Ashe died: a true leader. She overcame her reservations and fears about her leadership abilities, allowing her to lead the altered resistance movement into a hero organisation, now recruiting all the capable heroes in the younger generations.

## Abilities

Augmented for speed, GEMINI BLADE uses her zero-pulse sword to fight alongside ASHE-159 and the other members of G/NEX. The full length plasma blade allows for flawless attack precision and maximum repel strength, while the spatially controlled atomic tip coating is most suited for single-target combat.

### Technological Capabilities

* **PULSE LUNGE**: FIONA-384 lunges at her opponent and stabs them with her zero pulse sword.

* **RIPOSTE**: She parries enemy swordsmen's attacks, with her AI allowing her an opportunity or guide to cleave them into pieces with her sword. This allows for her to parry just about anything, even if it breaks the laws of physics in the most ridiculous manner.

* **SWORDWORK**: Upon successfully attacking for 30 seconds, she can activate this ability, gaining temporarily increased attack speed and reaction time.

* **GRAND DUELIST**: FIONA-384's ultimate ability. In this process, the zero pulse sword activates the spatially controlled atomic tipped coating for maximum power. She then strikes the opponent four times. If it is successful, she can cut anything; But if the attacks fail to damage or penetrate the surface, it will cause acidic corrosion or incineration instead.

* **Heads-Up Display**: Her combat and situational awareness improves tenfold when she wears the helmet, thanks to the heads up display, which includes all known important aspects such as location, target profile, distance measurements, health, and, of course, pretty much everything.

* **Filtration System**: Filters the suit if the wearer urinates or defecates inside it. It is unknown how the waste is released, but it is mostly ejected from the wearer's genital via nanotechnology.

* **Med GEL**: Medical GEL enhances her natural healing abilities. It amplifies the recovery speed while injured.

### Skills

* **Master Swordsman**: FIONA-384 has been a highly skilled swordsman since her childhood and previous life on Valenthia. In combat, she excels at using swords and rapiers. Her level of skill was so great that no one in her prime could defeat her, let alone kill her in a duel, and this continues to this day, with only a few capable of evening the odds, such as LANTERN-000 and SHADOW.

* **Master Combatant**: FIONA-384 is a tremendously skilled combatant. She is equally well versed in swordsmanship and highly proficient in hand-to-hand combat; Though she has an infamous way of fighting unarmed, which she typically kicks her opponent with her long legs in a lazy manner (front kick), and deliver precise strikes to neutralise them.

* **Brilliant Leader**: Fiona is an extremely brilliant leader. She knows what's best for her family and their resistance movement. Her skills on leadership, however, are extremely comparable to ASHE-159 herself.

## Trivia

### General

* As GEMINI BLADE, she had killed a young Valenthian mage to demonstrate herself to PROJECT corporation before defecting.
* Arguably the best leader for future generations of the G/NEX. ASHE-159 has chosen right.
* Fiona is good friends and allies with Rachelle, even though in the current year of 3025, the latter is extremely reclusive.
* Known for her extremely Monterissan accent, which some people have stated that she is actually from Monterisso. It is false, unfortunately.
* Her favourite colour is pink. Hence her cybernetic body has pink lights that decorate her 9090 dark chromed exterior platings.
* She has superhuman reflexes and of course, attributes.
* Since childhood, Fiona is naturally a tall person. She is 5ft 11 by all means, but in rare occasions she grows an inch for no explainable reason.
* A total of 6 PROJECT confirmed kills.
* She later reversed her body and her cybernetics are undone through Nextech, and dropped her codename.

### Developmental Notes

* FIONA-384 was created to emphasise the fact that, no matter how evil one can be, there is still room for redemption, and to change their own lives.
* Fiona Vance different to her cybernetic self, due to the fact that she deals with being a mindless machine of PROJECT before her defection.
* FIONA-384's weight exceeding 200 pounds is due to being cybernetically enhanced by a whopping 93.1%.

## References

1. ↑ HAYABUSA-096
2. ↑ A Call to Arms
3. ↑ ASHE-159
4. ↑ Rampancy
5. ↑ The COALESCENCE
6. ↑ PROJECT ANNIHILATOR
7. ↑ NEW/G
8. ↑ Dawn of Era: An Uprising
9. ↑ ASHE-159
10. ↑ Fiona Vance