Eion Brightblast

* Strykblast
* Brightblast

**Eion Brightblast** has returned after a life of solitude. Relieved to see a bright future, he has served again his former superior, Fiona Vance, much to his delight. However, this also sparked the return of his formerly unknown rival, now known as ADLEHR. He is now a member of the NEW/G, assigned to the Command Division as a warrior.

In a stark contrast from his previous life as a warrior, he has finally moved on from the painful past with PROJECT and is now pursuing adventures with his allies, heedless of the danger, believing that they will succeed no matter what. He is currently forbidding himself from any relationships to maintain his sanity.

Notably, he used the codename "Strykeblast" in the extension of the new war's end, equipped with an exosuit and a powerful twin blasters. He remarks that he needed this new upgrade to combat LORD ANNIHILATOR and his forces. The truth however, is that he was hired by the Stryke Blast Initiative.

## Biography

### Antecedent Background

Eion has harnessed the power of Nextech and is able to reverse his cybernetic enhancements after deciding to return as a hero of the G/NEX, now known as the NEW/G. In exchange, he designed his own personalised suit, which he will use in his relaunched career as a hero for future generations. Eion is ready to embark on a new journey after moving on from the dark years of the past, and his wife, He is relieved to see that the planet has a bright future; after the entire events that saw the terror of PROJECT, until their defeat.

Despite his seemingly minimal explanation regarding his background, his skin colour and ethnicity suggests that he is from Heliga, which also applied to his wife, Laura.

### Return of a Hero

Kicking down the doors of his safehouse, equipped with trusty plasma blasters, he is now ready to step outside, and be a hero. He was alarmed of a fugitive wearing NEW/G chrono armour. He seems coincidentally familiar, so he explores in hopes of intercepting the fugitive, knowing that he has stolen something of great importance. Now in Rasuk, he marvels at the extremely advanced city due to Nextech, but he gets focused as numerous disturbances have caught his attention. It was the fugitive, so he have chase and uses the full potential of his speed.

### Brightblasting Adventure

#### Rise Again, For an Adventure

A time-hopping thief has been spotted running around the technologically advanced city of Rasuk, in Heliga, as he has stolen the NEW/G headquarters' Nextech power supply. Fiona Vance takes lead as Gwyneth Forgesteel is pursuing him, while Spartacus Brightspear is awaiting to OBRITAL STARFALL if he needs to do so. The thief of their Nextech power supply is known as ~~Benjamin Timewatcher~~ Cadence Shatter.

When the heroes fail to apprehend the fugitive, Eion takes it upon himself to apprehend him. When he sees the thief, he quickly dodges the TIME WINDER grenades and all the tricks he throws at him, then blasts him with gunfire to knock him down, knowing he stole something valuable. They both marvel at each other, shake hands in respect, but Fiona pulls him into a hug, happy to see him return to the group, thus earning their reunion. He inquires about the other remaining G/NEX members, to which Vance only confirms that they have gone their separate ways and that none of them wish to return; she respects this nonetheless.

After apprehending the thief, he spent a while exploring their base. He remarks that it was a great improvement over their old base, which was merely a fashioned, and former military outpost. Notably, he quickly suspected that Lunar Frost could be Ashe's daughter after hearing about a commotion from the thief.

#### Renegades, Now Strike!

Eion has served his first tour as a hero in the NEW/G after apprehending the fugitive. However, things are not what he expected. Instead of fighting in a regular environment, the operation takes place in Avarshi, something that shocked him, but he chose to fight regardless. He followed their lead in Vuraki, admitting that it is very cold, and storming with numerous renegades.

It is confirmed that he survived the operation, and is glad on their first major victory against the forces of evil.

#### Impending Threat

Eion has finally agreed to ADLEHR's death duel request. As a result, he departs without consent from the NEW/G headquarters and prepares everything. Knowing that the reaper did not want anyone interfering with their personal fight, he decided to travel alone and anticipate for the worst. He takes some time to locate a map and use it to deduce ADLEHR's possible locations. He later hallucinates as the reaper entraps him to his lantern, which now forces him in the Void. ADLEHR appears from nowhere and challenges Eion to a series of mind games, using his voice to enlighten him. He accepted the challenges because it was the only way to leave the void and confront him.

He narrowly died from every mind games that the reaper has thrown at him, including illusions of his wife, Laura. After managing to survive, he now finds himself stuck in a lonely place, Froak. It is Heliga's unknown, unexplored landmass consisting of snow and ice. ADLEHR is nowhere present, presumably forcing him to solve puzzles and riddles before progressing to their fight.

Eion Brightblast now encounters ADLEHR. The reaper praises his ability to survive his series of mind games, which the latter only implies that he wanted him to die, once and for all. However, the reaper decides to make things far more personal by reminding his past life, being a PROJECT soldier, his wife whom was a bounty hunter that became good, and the suffering that he has caused throughout their lives. Eion is unamused but shows visible anger to his words, claiming that he knows nothing but to kill and take souls for a living. Without warning, ADLEHR lunges at him and throws his scythe, but misses, and throws multiple ETERNITY PRISON as he intends to prevent him from escaping.

Later, he managed to "kill" him by trapping him into his own lantern after nearly blinding him. Now seeing that the reaper is gone forever, and their rivalry has been concluded, Eion later leaves the snowy arena, only to be attacked by Rodion, the "Reaper".

### Anti-Corporations

Eion was a recognisable figure throughout this new war, as he intends to serve the heroes to preserve their bright future of the planet.

### Unshakeable Revelation

Eion Brightblast was able to realise that Benjamin Timewatcher is EQUINOX-612, relieved that he survived and is able to restore his memory, as he listened to his and Fiona's interrogation room. Afterwards, he mans a machine gun as the base was under attack, only for their defence to become worthless as the CHIMERA has fired, destroying the base, and he is only able to narrowly escape the wreckage, all while S.O.L.A.C.E has guarded its ruins, and witnessing Bloodlust's emergence by meeting Templar Vanguard

He only hid somewhere in the Panamoan Republic as S.O.L.A.C.E has realised that not all of them are dead, but rather missing. Eion also claims to see Skullface with The Trinity. Despite his best attempts to contact Fiona Vance, it only went in vain as all of them are too scattered to reunite, and any possible attempts of communication will result in their enemies intercepting it. Unknown to him, Skullface has established communications with the NEW/G, with Fiona and Benjamin on their way to the northern lands.

And that was his cue to follow.

#### The Next Warmother

Eion had been unfortunate thus far, encountering all of the renegade patrols as he slowly made his way to the Northern territories. He depends on the signal for the rendezvous location, knowing that he has a sophisticated radio mounted on his wrist. Despite his best attempts, the patrols are unavoidable, and he is compelled to execute several hundred renegades in the process. As he approaches Cho'Vai, he notices a little dwelling. A few renegades have found him as the signal grows louder in its direction, but he disposes of them without drawing attention to himself.

Now, he makes his way onto the house. He is surprised to see Skullface, Fiona Vance and Benjamin Timewatcher. However, he chose not to enter and instead used the basement beside the house, so that his return would come out as a surprise, and not a predictable reunion. Surprisingly, the basement is a well-cleaned, and supplied room. After seeing that the renegades retreat from an overwhelming force, which is the local tribe, he uses the opportunity to shoot as many as he could, earning his satisfaction. As he traverses throughout the scenery, he saw something amazing: After being the last to leave Skullface's safehouse, the NEW/G has reformed and they saw Lunar Frost in white, confirming that she found her place in the tribe, much to his surprise.

They were later relocated at Area 91, as OMAR-CONSTRUCT are still occupied on rebuilding their headquarters.

### New Heroes, Another Ultimatum

#### The Calm Before the Storm

Eion prepares for another final fight. Knowing that he and Fiona has the most experience against technologically advanced adversaries, he knew it won't be as brutal as the most bloody fight during the *PROJECT-G/NEX War*, which occurred in *Bleeding Edge: Ultimatum* through the G/NEX's duel against ANNIHILATOR himself. Fiona Vance then later checks on him, asking if he has difficulties in REX-ARCHIBALD's training to them, to which he replies that he likes its intensity, therefore seeing it as vital to their success.

He later uses the spare time to practice his marksmanship skills, including unfamiliar weapons such as rifles, submachine guns, battle rifles, shotguns and even long ranged platforms such as marksman and precision rifles.

#### Preluding the Finale

Having grown annoyed by fighting on Avarshi, Eion proclaims that this is the last time he visits Ashe's country, admitting that it is too damn cold and has a lot of dangers, that aside from renegades, are the hazards present throughout the frigid environment. He was among Fiona's team after they split due to the renegades, which consisted of her, him, REX-ARCHIBALD and Benjamin Timewatcher. It took some time for them to comprehend their actual tactics, and Gwyneth Forgesteel admits that they've been spotted by a sniper, earning his surprise and the fact that he sweared so loudly that it perfectly synced with Gwyneth's unsheathe of her sword and Sinister Teeth's head being blown off by a sniper in the Clemirosans.

#### Salazar's True Power & His End

Eion has fought alongside the Legionnaires as the use of Brienne CRIMSONITE's judgement has ultimately gave them the freedom to fight aggressively, while the Panamoan military carefully picks their shots when they fight the renegades up close. He even had the luxury to fight with the Clemirosans, having paired with the most seasoned warriors for cooperated takedowns and strategic moves that takes out multiple renegades at once. This only got worse when the base opens to reveal dozens of tanks, hundreds of clones and aircraft emerging to kill them all.

From that moment, he loads his blasters with Upgraded Nextech ammunition to maximise damage against any struck opponent. Safe to say, he was definitely thrilled. He was surprised at how thrilling the entire battle was, reminding him the days when he was known as the cyborg defector known as EION-013. As a result, he has witnessed everything: Including Madeleine's duel with Reaper and Mimeographer, then the Legionnaires fighting Salazar himself, which he also took part in solidfying his downfall.

When they secured a victory, Eion has decided to return to Area 91, like the others. He was only disappointed by Gwyneth Forgesteel and their allies' casualties. Upset by the fact that the renegades have that kind of power despite their current state that now lead to their downfall.

### Aftermath: Awaiting

Eion has spent the following days in the base doing everything to keep himself entertained and alert. As a result, his awareness by the fact that something is still out there is true, to which he continually trains himself for a future threat. Fiona Vance inquired him about his recent activity, to which he simply confirms that it is not over yet, he knows there will be a far bigger war than this.

Afterwards, they have spent the next days pursuing Ezreal "Troublemaker" Francis, which only leads to a succession of loops and endless chase.

### True Ultimatum

For Eion, it is the end of the new war. He thinks of it as the perfect opportunity to take a break from being a warrior, knowing that it can be so exhausting. What he does not know is that there is a far bigger threat than their nemesis that they have crushed months prior, and that is LORD ANNIHILATOR. Moreover, he visited the G/ARCHIVE under Fiona's orders, in order to see any suspicious activity, knowing that the still-alive members of PROJECT and the renegades must be up to something.

#### Vanguard's Visit

Eion was surprised to see Luis Crowe, the Templar Vanguard, receiving a visit from his daughter, Alissandre. As he tells Fiona, the leader confirms that she has changed her mind, but he disagrees until he notices that she is joined by "two tall women, one in silvery blue hair and a brunette," of which Fiona recognised as Madeleine and Nightfall. He has one more question for her, and that is what to do with them because he knows they are in danger. Most of the NEW/G advised him to remain out of their way, knowing that either of the three women can easily beat him up, or Vanguard could escape the interrogation room quick if he got in their way.

He noticed Vanguard smiling at him, which he glared in response.

#### Eion and Benjamin: Unlikely Duo

Eion Brightblast and Benjamin Timewatcher have joined forces to scout Avarshi and look into the disturbance. Contrary to their expectations, the land is engulfed by a tremendous storm, most likely the product of LORD ANNIHILATOR manipulating the ground to exact his vengeance on the heroes, and he wants to utilise the country as a burial site for the Iceborns and Legionnaires. After surviving the storm, they discovered the full magnitude of the entire disturbance: their old rival, ANNIHILATOR, has returned.

In disbelief, Eion proclaims that the best option now is to run away, while Benjamin seeks to reverse the time. They both saw more than enough unexplainable phenomenon that helping the Iceborns through two legionnaires would be effectively useless.

#### Legion's Last Intervention

Eion later catches his breath in Vuraki as the NEW/G deploys, but an unknown force botched their teleportation and thay all stumbled upon him, with Benjamin Timewatcher trailing behind him. Fiona Vance orders them to remain vigilant despite the quiet environment of Vuraki, until they realise it will be the biggest fight of their lives, yet again. Unfortunately, they are quickly swarmed by holographic minions, realising that it is none other than LORD ANNIHILATOR after flashing a beam of red light into their position that exposed them to his army.

As the minions raced towards their positions, they all took defence positions. He prepares his dual CRX18s with high-powered battery cells for increased damage, ready to shoot down whatever is in front of him. However, he was sucked through a digital vortex and transported to the Stryke Blast Initiative, wherein he was briefed as the selected "leader" of the organisation in the upcoming war. The NEW/G was perplexed by his disappearance. He temporarily forgets about the Legion in order to focus on the Initiative, and he acquires a new suit of armour.

In that case, he is more than ready.

## Personality

Eion Brightblast is a hero who has evolved from his previous roles as a PROJECT defector and a G/NEX warrior. In contrast to his former self, who was filled with zeal, rage, and an obsession for vengeance, Eion is now an enthusiastic, fun-loving, and disciplined individual with a completely different perspective than his earlier life, now happy to see that the planet has a very bright future, unlike the dark past, which was full of nothing but oppression from a megacorporation, until they destroyed it for good. In his return, he has finally moved on from his wife and his tragic past as a man who has suffered as a result of the megacorporation's desire to transform him into a blindly loyal cybernetic soldier.

Eion has been friendlier since reuniting with former TRI/NETIC leader and G/NEX second-in-command Fiona Vance, with whom he was impressed when he learned that she is now the group's new leader. When they were reunited to be heroes for newer generations, the two quickly developed a non-intimate yet close connection. He is also shown to be a fun-loving person as he wants to spend time with his comrades together, party and play whenever there isn't any battle to fight. This shows that he embraces a regular life outside of his status as a warrior. This maintained the same even if he joined the Stryke Blast Initiative, which he called it the "club of the cools".

As Strykeblast, Eion felt so much power that he used the technology to fight for nevanity. Clearly, he has shown his fascination over hyper advanced tech, stating that it gives him a "The PROJECT-kinda cyborg power that he never has grasped before." indicating that he wanted his enemies to get a taste of the megacorporation's power through his new armour and weaponry.

## Abilities

Eion Brightblast is equipped with Nextech armour and blasters, allowing him to become a deadly force to be reckoned with.

### Moveset

* **LEGION's LIGHT**: Brightblast fires a straight beam, perfectly precise with an effective range of 80 meters. He uses this for precision takedowns in combat. It allows him to quickly take down enemies with perfect aim at a slightly higher range than that of typical pistols.

* **STELLARIS BLAZE**: Eion shoots an explosive round that explodes in a star shape, marking and briefly revealing enemies. He tends to use this to detect enemies in the dark and avoid ambushes or cheap shots in the dark.

* **ARDENT RUSH**: N4E Boosters implemented in his armoured suit allows for increased dashing ability. Suitable for pursuing targets. When used to full power however, he can literally fly. Since it relies on chrono-technology with Nextech, he can briefly fly for longer periods of time compared to his older, cybernetic form.
	+ **STRYKFLIGHT**: In his upgraded exosuit, Eion is completely capable of supersonic flight.

* **HEROIC CULLING**: He fires a volley of plasma rounds. With sustained fire to a specific target, it can instantly kill and penetrate armour. Concentrated fire allows every subsequent round to deal greater damage, which will enable him to secure the kill or penetrate his aimed targets.

### Skills

* **Master Marksman**: Eion Brightblast is a highly skilled gunslinger with deadly precision. His marksmanship is extremely valuable as a marksman fighter in the NEW/G. However, that only applies to close range weapons and he is notoriously inaccurate with long ranged precision rifles, but capable enough to use smart targeting launchers. Eion still admits that he needs to get used to rifles to be effective at range.

* **Master Tactician**: EION-013 is an exceptional tactician and strategist. When he joined the G/NEX, his strategist abilities complemented those of Fiona Vance or the prodigy Lunar Frost. Some say he has the skills of a military veteran in terms of tactics.

* **Skilled Combatant**: Even without his guns, he is still an efficient fighter. He is also adept in Hand-to-hand combat, known for his speed and lethal kicks.

## Quote

### Spoken

* *"I have risen again to live on a better future, without her, but all me. And all of nevanity."*

## Trivia

### General

* He did not inform Fiona of his recent affiliation to the Stryke Blast Initiative. He knows it would be better if she does not know.
* Brightblast is characterised with his bright, enthusiastic personality over his older self as EION-013, known for his rage and pursuit of justice and revenge against the megacorporation.
* Eion has practiced more and more Hand-to-hand combat in his spare time.
* However, his skills are 14% more inferior, as his older cybernetic form has far more additional combat data.
* His relationship with Fiona was more than warriors looking out for each other, becoming close friends. The two are known to converse with each other daily.
* The amount of Nextech he used to reverse his Cybernetics are extensive. This was done through Sigma R&D.
* Eion appeared to be extremely rich. This may be due to the fact that he secretly stole a bunch of money from the renegades.

### Developmental Notes

* He joined the Stryke Blast Initiative.
* Eion didn't join through physical means, but rather he became a part of the Initiative by signing a form online, amidst the aftermath of *New Heroes, Another Ultimatum*.
* He hilariously poked Fiona's ass when they reunited. She appeared to be flustered but she shrugged it off.
* Eion attempted to flirt with Madeleine. Didn't work out well, which also happened with the NEXTECH Man.