Blondies

The 13 Blondies (ブロンディー, Burondī) were the "elite of the elite," with the authority to communicate directly with Jupiter. Their long blond hair was the proof of Tanagura's highest authority and a symbol of pride.

## **Description**

Often likened to Gods of Beauty, Blondies were the paragons of refinement, elegance and poise. The statuesque beauty of their faces was framed by their long, luxuriant, golden hair and accentuated by intelligent eyes. Combined with their commanding height, their bodies were perfectly proportioned and crystallised with the essence of grace and elegance.

This exceeding attractiveness awakened in people an almost instinctual fear. A countenance so flawless, unforgiving, and sagacious that the word "elite" fit them perfectly. Blondies were an aesthetic perfection that words alone were insufficient to describe.

The intensity of their being, shrouded in an aura of fierce grace and dignity, was such that onlookers almost yielded to the inclination to kneel before them. They maintained about themselves an inviolable sense of dignity that defied the ordinary definition of arrogance.

They owed this aesthetic perfection to the cutting-edge biotechnology that created them. Their bionic eyes were made with ultra-precision nanotechnology and their bodies equipped with the functionality of the highest class sexaroids. They could even enlarge their penis at will.

With a blink of an eye, a Blondy could change his hair colour and length at will. Naturally, most blondies would never think to hide the very symbol of their status and power, but it proved useful as a disguise, if a Blondy didn’t wish to draw attention to himself.

If their engineered bodies got damaged or destroyed, replacement bodies were simply manufactured. Even personality and memory could be duplicated and housed in an AI, making them nigh immortal.

At least Iason, but presumably other Blondies too, had the ability to plug himself into the neural network through a jack in his neck that connected to his brain stem, and process information at an incredible speed, giving evidence of just how advanced their brains were.

## Society

There were only 13 Blondies in total and they were marked with the **S class code** indicating *Special Rank*. They all resided in the topmost level of Eos, the Apex Level, that was reserved exclusively for them. With a spacious balcony overlooking Tanagura, the modest interior that was not overly sumptuous but tranquil and snug, it was commensurate with the impressive air of a Blondy’s private suite.

Among the pets, the highest grades of Academy-bred purebloods were reserved exclusively for the the Blondies.

As the embodiment of the perfect class society, the authority of the Blondies permeated every corner of Eos. Of the elite, only they were allowed to speak directly to Jupiter, and as one would expect, no one dared criticize them directly.

In general, Blondies kept to themselves mostly and it was a given that only a Blondy should be seen in the company of another Blondy. They didn’t mingle with the other elites unless there was a pressing need to. The towering and terrifying pride of the Blondies could be grasped at a glance. But their warped nature was difficult to understand. Tanagura Blondies were uncompromising tyrants with mean streaks wider than any devil's.

They were known for their cool judgment and abundant knowledge; that was what cultivated their unwavering pride and self-confidence. Inquisitiveness and a spirit of adventure were qualities bred into them. Navigating endless labyrinths and solving incomprehensible puzzles—it was more than a lust for knowledge, it was the substance of their existences, eternally etched onto their minds.

## Functions

Blondies occupied the most important positions in the structure of Amoi. Each one of them was in charge of a certain aspect of life on the planet, and their offices embodied their characters.

    The Thirteen regularly held round table meetings in the Jupiter Tower where they kept each other up-to-date with all important developments and exchanged ideas and criticisms.

They often represented Tanagura off-world, on various diplomatic missions, but they also entertained important figures from the Commonwealth on Amoi.

Especially important events were held in the Parthia Consulate in Tanagura, and very rarely, all 13 Blondies would host a banquet, which presented the highest, once in a lifetime honor for those attending.

The known functions that Blondies hold:

* Head of the Market Intelligence Department – Iason Mink
* Head Scientist and Biotechnology Specialist – Raoul Am
* Overlord of Tanagura – Aisha Rosen
* General Manager of Midas – Gideon Lagat
* Chief Operations Officer of Eos – Orphe Zavi
* Espionage and Intelligence - Gilbert Domina

## **The Thirteen**

The reigning thirteen **Blondies** of Tanagura make their residencies on the Apex Level of Eos Palace Tower. Apart from Jupiter itself, these Blondies hold the greatest power on Amoi.

### **Iason Mink**

Chief of Information. (V7 p49) Iason ruled the syndicate governing the underworld. (V8 p116, 125)

### **Raoul Am**

Raoul Am (ラウール・アム, Raūru Amu) was a Blondy who served as a lead scientist and biotechnology specialist on Amoi. He was also Iason’s closest friend.

### **Aisha Rosen**

Aisha Rosen (アイシャ・ローゼン, Aisha Rōzen) was a cold and aloof Blondy that ruled Tanagura. He was also the owner of the furniture Tomass and the former pet Stein.

### **Orphe Zavi**

Orphe Zavi (オルフェ・ザビ, Orufe Zabi), known as “the elegant noble”, was a Blondy in charge of Eos.

### **Gideon Lagat**

Gideon Lagat (ギデオン·ラガト, Gideon Ragato), was a witty and charismatic Blondy in charge of Midas.

### Haynes Salas

Haynes Salas (ハイネス・サラス, Hainesu Sarasu) was a Blondy that was only seen during Riki’s second Debut. He seemed perturbed but intrigued by Riki’s “animalistic nature” and noted how Riki can sniff out subtle distinctions in Iason's tone of voice, just like a dog.

### Hubert Boma

Hubert Boma (ユベール・ボマ, Yubēru Boma) was a Blondy that was only seen during Riki’s second Debut. He noted the fact that despite his initial impression, Riki didn’t seem to be completely wild.

### Marcus Jayd

Marcus Jayd (マーカス·ジェイド, Mākasu Jeido) was a Blondy that was only seen during Riki’s second Debut. Unlike Gideon, Markus seemed to think that having Riki at the debut was entertainment enough, making it impossible for it to be boring, for better or worse. He wasn’t thrilled by Riki’s presence there and made no attempt to hide his implicit criticism of Iason's ways.

### Silbert/Gilbert Domina

Silbert/Gilbert Domina (シルベール・ドミナ, Shirubēru Domina/ジルベール・ドミナ, Jirubēru Domina) was a Blondy in charge of espionage and intelligence. A snide blondie who shares Orphe’s disdain for the unfashionable, he doesn’t hesitate to criticise Iason and his handling of Riki. Rather than being revolted by Iason’s actions, he seems somewhat amused to have something to throw in his face.

He was the owner of the Academy purebred pet Sohya, whom he sent to Raoul’s lab for disposal.

#### Name Issue

In volume 4 of the original novel (corresponding to volume 6 of English translation), his name was spelled シルベール and translated as Silbert. However in Japanese volume 6 (corresponding to English volume 8) his name was spelled ジルベール and translated as Gilbert. The name appears twice in each book, and is consistent within books. He is also not named in the Japanese version of the 2012 anime, but when the English dub was announced, his name was written as Gilbert (no katakana).

However in the booklet for the 1st episode of the 2012 anime, the names of all Blondies are present, and his is spelled as ジルベール (Gilbert), so we can assume that this is, in fact, canon.

### The 4 Unnamed Blondies

The names of the 4 unnamed Blondies have been revealed in the booklet for episode 1 of the 2012 anime. The booklet only reveals their first names, but these names correspond to full names supposedly given by production staff, so it can be assumed that those are indeed their full names. The proposed romanisation is fan made and not official.

* Griffith Wallace (グリフィス・ウォレス, Gurifisu Woresu),
* Leon Clare (レオン・クレール, Reon Kurēru),
* Ruphias Dean (ルピアス・ディーン, Rupiasu Dīn),
* Zeke Bell (ジーク・ベル, Jīku Beru).

However, in the Dark Erogenous Audio Drama, a certain Kyle is mentioned as Enif's owner. Considering his pet's status and breed and the fact that the other Blondies discussed him by name, it wouldn't be farfetched to assume that Kyle is one of the Blondies himself. But since he is not present in the booklet, it seems he is just a lower level elite with a very expensive pet.

## **Gallery**

Tokuma Shoten edition (2009-10) – Saichi NagatoArt at mathiaarkoniel.com/The Thirteen, as seen in the 2012 anime intro.Gideon, Raoul, and Aisha, as seen in the 2012 anime intro.Blondie profiles, from the 2012 anime intro.As seen in the 2012 anime series.As seen in the 2012 anime series.