Dark Python

**Dark Python** is a venomous renegade operative. Known for his stealth and ruthlessness, he is arguably the most effective renegade in the lower ranks.

## Biography

### Background

Samuel Kenyon Archimedes is an Aryan who was born into a hunting family. His mother and father, whose names have been withheld, are known to prefer to live in the woods rather than cities, citing that it is far more peaceful, with fewer chances of violence due to their isolation. The Archimedes family lives in Hickenburn Forest, which is notorious for its venomous snakes, and he also joined his parents in killing animals for a living in order to survive.

Despite the rise of PROJECT, he chose to honour his parents' legacy and though he later succumbed to the megacorporation's doctrine and propaganda, supporting it in every way possible, as he grew older and his parents died of old age.

### New Generation of Heroes

Having convinced Ezreal "Troublemaker" Francis to not meddle with the renegades' history, Samuel becomes the Dark Python after being forced to kill thousands of people in the night, which was one of the first things that the Corporate Renegades have done in the new era, killing thousands of innocents in the Aryaine Kingdom, and the vulnerable Heliga. He was effectively one of the most intelligent, and most capable operatives in their society, to the point of leading his own unit nicknamed the "Python's Battalion", which are highly trained renegades wearing armoured uniforms similar to his suit.

As expected, he is loyal to their cause and valiantly serves them, having participated in most, if not all combat operations. Notably, he cleared a massive amount of population in Vuraki, in order for the renegades to mine the supplies of Aether located in there. Needless to say, Samuel was highly astonished by its power.

### Operation: New Troubles

Having augmented his suit to adapt on the cold, they are able to mine a suitable amount of Aether crystals, he ordered the renegades to put it all inside a truck. Though knowing a lone truck in an enemy territory would an easy target before arriving in their headquarters, a convoy was formed, and he was among them. Their plans of delivering more Aether to their already rich supply in the Inner Haven were halted due to a clever explosive charge mounted on a bridge near Na'Raka.

Unable to identify the sniper's position despite his helmet optics, Dark Python calls for backup, whilst he intends to hunt the sniper down. Though he was able to identify the enemy as a woman, he was latter rigged into a trap, that trapped him in ice, before he can interfere. Much to his chagrin, hundreds of renegades have been killed, and even S.O.L.A.C.E's intervention did nothing but to attract the media after their failed attempt of killing the Iceborn prodigy.

As a result, Templar Vanguard reassures them that they are mostly located in the Panamoan Republic, having confirmed the location of the legionnaire headquarters after they narrowly killed The Trinity. He mocks the trio for not putting a fight and are on the defensive during the confrontation.

### Brightblasting Adventure

As the Renegade Venom, Dark Python assures the people of Nexonia Prime that they will experience the pain and suffering they experienced when PROJECT fell. During this stage, Dark Python went on a rampage and has reportedly killed over three hundred people within 2 days, even going so far to enter public events and throw poisonous gasses to kill the crowd with ease. Like all else, he has served their society extensively, while also going back to Avarshi to resume their mining efforts. Even though they are able to recover more than half before their defeat, the NEW/G ultimately costed them their victory and the Panamoan military has been deployed to the country to hunt them.

He becomes a second-lieutenant, working in tandem with Nightfall. Some say they grew very close, and had sex at some point. This was confirmed, but kept secret.

### Anti-Corporations

Dark Python makes a name for himself as he has protected Archibald Robotics until it was ransacked by the unified governments of the planet after they were exposed by Fiona Vance. He also became the walking "Peril", delivering serious danger whenever he walks around innocent territories. He was also responsible for causing a victory against the legionnaires in the Aryaine Kingdom, releasing dozens of Aether beasts to defeat the heroes, even if those creatures became vanquished. As he and the renegades have massacred the city of Camelot, they notably thwarted The Trinity's black ops operations after they wanted to compensate with their warriors.

He was having the time of his life. Dark Python also made use of his venomous nature to drop poisonous gases on political meetings, killing dozens of politicians, to the point of adding him to the "Most Wanted" list. Later on, he discovers the CHIMERA satellite weapon and inquires Salazar Progektö about it, which he replies that they will invade the base, and when the coast is clear, the weapon is the key to destroy the heroes, once and for all.

Samuel was growing so ecstatic that he travelled immediately to the Panamoan Republic, evading all the authorities with great effort.

### Unshakeable Revelation

Dark Python observed from the rooftops with a Locus sniper rifle as he awaits the renegades to form up on Vulcanuschetts, sniping a few Legionnaire guards in the process whilst the renegades and S.O.L.A.C.E troops have converged. Turns out, the entire perimeter is heavily guarded and the Panamoan military expected their presence. Having saw that the renegades have found that the NEW/G works with the military in their base defence.

He continued to shoot down the enemies, all while Nightfall agreed to spot for him. They later left their position after Spartacus Brightspear nearly killed them by throwing a spear at Dark Python's sniper rifle, cutting it in half. It is clear that they both kissed before they left and were able to witness the destruction of the heroes' headquarters. Weeks later, they travelled into Avarshi to finish what they started.

The Corporate Renegades took over Avarshi quickly and are apparently unstoppable, save for Frostvile, wherein the tribe of Clemirosans have refused to submit their home. They were able to capture Lunar Frost to interrogate her about the whereabouts of the heroes, to which they ultimately failed and are forced to negotiate with the tribe under Salazar Progektö's orders, marching into the frigid lands, with sheer determination.

### Fate

The Corporate Renegades and the Clemirosans' negotiations failed as their leader, Madeleine, the Lunar Frost refused and seriously ordered them to leave, aiming her bow against them. As a result, Nightfall confesses to him that he should get her a ring, should they survive in what appears to be the fight of their lives. Before he has an answer, the tribe attacks them in justice for the murders the renegades caused in the country, and various parts of the planet.

As the renegades are dwindling in numbers as most have died or becomes wounded in the process, he ends up being the target of Lunar Frost, but for some reason, did not shoot her. Seeing Nightfall is about to shoot her, he prepares to throw a flash bang, only for Lunar Frost to shoot her in the stomach, and putting him out of misery. Though he closed his eyes as he had no escape after killing dozens of Clemirosans, A warrior of the tribe instead mortally wounds him as his throat was slit, dropping dead to the ground.

His death was proven to be extremely upsetting the renegades. Nightfall soon became aware of her demise as she was taken into custody by the tribe, per Madeleine Clemirosa's orders. Much to her surprise, Bloodlust is with her, accompanying her as if they are a couple. This proven to be the end of Samuel Kenyon Archimedes, the renegades' solely elite mercenary specialising in combat, chemical warfare, infiltration and hunting.

Nightfall later confronted Madeleine about his demise. Much to her surprise, the Warmother actually buried him somewhere near their base at Frostvile, allowing her to visit it in her spare time. This allowed her to stay calm and forget about the bad things he did, as in her eyes, he is a loving man that cared for her deeply.

## Personality

Dark Python is a scheming, ruthless individual. He is extremely loyal to the cause, as one would expect from a Renegade operative, and firmly believes that PROJECT made the planet a better place, despising the new era of heroes. He is known to be apathetic, prideful, and vicious, even sadistic, as he occasionally kills enemies with poisonous weapons, a testament to his codename and desire to prove himself in combat.

Even though he is charming, he is ultimately a great manipulator and coerces some people to do his bidding for his own benefit, such as seducing Adrianne to become his girlfriend.

## Abilities

Dark Python is the Renegades' Venom for a good reason. He has exceptional skills in tracking and hunting prey, as well as delivering the killing blow. As a result, he is one of the most respected members in their ranks, as he has demonstrated a high level of efficiency in the battlefield, compared to the rest. His potential is only outmatched by the Reaper.

### Skills

* **Master Hunter**: Dark Python has extremely refined hunting skills, allowing him to catch his "prey" with ease, or outsmart them with ease through the use of tactics and traps. Sometimes, he even employs the use of actual snakes to hunt down any target who has injured him, or when he demands it.

* **Master Combatant**: Dark Python is remarked for his combat potential. He is adept in melee weaponry, showing a fluent marksmanship capability, and hand-to-hand expertise.
* **Indomitable Spy**: The renegade venom has remarkable skills in infiltration, clandestine, covert ops and scouting enemy territory. In fact, his skills are even superior to those of Nightfall and even Bloodlust.

## Trivia

### General

* Dark Python is a staunchly loyal renegade. Nothing will stop him from serving them until the very end.
* Rumours claim Salazar's girlfriend is Nightfall, but when in reality, Dark Python is engaged with her.
* Samuel is a psychopath. He bears no regrets nor fears.
* He is fluent in fourteen languages.
* As a renegade, he is an adept infiltrator and is able to sneak past the public with ease. That is, if Michael Nexima wasn't aware.
* He grew bored when they destroyed the legionnaire headquarters, wanting to have another fight soon.
* Dark Python is so meticulous with his firearms, to the point of loading the last round on every magazine with a poisonous bullet. This also explains his addiction for chemical weapons.
* His death has ultimately shattered Nightfall's allegiance on the renegades that caused her defection to the very society they fight for.

### Developmental Notes

* Dark Python is black, no bias.
* Adrianne, the Nightfall, was not initially attracted to him whatsoever. However, he seduced her and they became a couple until he was killed by Madeleine, the Lunar Frost.
* In some ways, he resembles the cybernetic mercenary, Prophet.
* He earned his moniker after his viciousness was compared to a python. He even stated to the renegades that it should've been the Cobra.
* Has a disdain for flowers. Adrianne wasn't pleased to hear the fact.