Florence

**Zachary Herman Florence**, or simply Florence, is the antagonist of the dystopian science fiction, *Project: Tr!dok3n*. He is the overly ambitious chairman of a police megacorporation, Zeeko World Security. He has responsible for the death of Tr!dok3n when he was a human back in 2014.

## Biography

#### Teenage Years and Death of Murato Kenny

Florence had a teenage gang who generally agreed with his political beliefs. He eventually clashed with Murato Kenny, who strongly opposed his support for world government. Florence also tried to pursue a romantic relationship with Shantelle Misaki, who in turn saw protection from Murato. Florence recruited Antoine Sladerik to join his group so they could gang up on the anti-new world order Murato. Sometime later, Florence and his gang were pursuing Murato and Shantelle, with Sladerik attempting to kill Murato hesitantly. Florence's gang had beaten the desperate Murato in order to spare his friend.

#### Part of the O.N.E. Government

Years after the Obedient New Earth government was established, Florence was the secretary of Defense. After the assassination of the O.N.E. president, Florence ran as a candidate for the new world president. He was turned down after his policies were extreme, forcing him out of the O.N.E. government entirely. During his period of isolation, Florence had studied martial law and the usage of robots. With the help of a mad scientist, he was able to make a prototype of police officers which helped reduce the crime rates in the North American Union. The O.N.E. government took notice, and Florence offered to have their support to erect an organization that enforces his policies.

### Establishing Zeeko World Security

With financial support of the O.N.E. government, Florence successfully inaugurated Zachary Corporate World Security in November 2025. The name of the organization became Zeeko World Security. Ambitious, Florence invested in the stock of other corporations to fund the infantry of masked police officers, patrolling super drones, and robots of desired themes.

#### Discovering a Familiar Face, Now Known as Tr!dok3n

In 2044, Florence went to a press hearing about Nexus Labs' latest cyborg creation, which he somehow recognized the patient. The same day he created Z-Ro, a cyborg assassin who has an interactive watch, was the day Florence reunited with 30-year-old Sladerik, and scolded him for his reluctance to harm Tr!dok3n when he was a human. Florence also recruited Jerome Ertik, a hacktivist who was anti-Zeeko, and enlisted him to operate Zeeko's robots to intimidate thought criminals and protesters. Since Tr!dok3n's revival as a cyborg, Florence was hellbent to kill him again, only to see the latter survive his schemes.

#### Jerome's Resignation and Future Plans

Jerome had enough of Florence's behavior towards his adversary, so he left the corporation for good, leaving the chairman furious. Florence went to have a digital conference about controlling the O.N.E. population, notably the cyborg population.

## Personality

Florence is an ambitious man, who has extreme ideas on how to treat criminals who would break the law. He may be considered cruel, especially when he has a vendetta towards Tr!dok3n. While he summons his Zeeko creations to intimidate his adversary and his friends, Florence is strangely merciful. He even stated that he would let them keep fighting until they are "gone from this Earth".

## Relationships

#### Zeeko World Security

* Mr. Adrian Kyle
* Abby
* Z-Ro: Cyborg assassin Florence used to attack Tr!dok3n, his oldest adversary. Wgile Z-Ro was unable to talk, the chairman would speak for him via his special watch. Long after the demise of the BurGarden, Florence was shocked to find Z-Ro regaining consciousness and betrayal.
* Jerome Ertik: Florence hired him to operate Zeeko's robots under the Zeeko Mecha Program. Jerome had questioned Florence's zealous support for his visions, while the former assured his corporation is benefiting the world through his disciplinary laws. Florence resented Jerome for his resignation from his corporation.

#### Other Allies

* Officer Abil
* Raphael Modos
* The Slither Committee: Florence was a member of this secret society.
* Coach Ige

#### Adversaries

* Tr!dok3n
* Antoine Sladerik: Once good friends. Years later, Florence resented him for refusing to hurt Tr!dok3n.
* Haylie
* Shar Cabuna-Curits

## Other Facts

* Visually, Florence was unintentionally resembling Obi-Wan Kenobi from the *Star Wars* Franchise.
* Florence is a ruthless antagonist of the entire series who has a deep hatred for Tr!dok3n.