The Admiral

**The Admiral** (otherwise known as **USS-WV-001** or simply **Admiral**) is the sentient AI of a naval destroyer trapped within the body of a Phalanx CIWS mounted on tank treads of an unknown model. Admiral is aggressive, narcissistic, psychopathic, and manipulative. Despite his madness, he displays very high level of intelligence.

USS-WV-001 used to be an android assigned to captain a destroyer. During some small, unnamed conflict, the ship was the only naval casualty, and as such the corrupt government tried to sweep the incident under the rug. The crew of the ship, in an official statement, said that they "Weren't having that shit," so they formed a gang; they named their new gaggle of self-titled "land pirates" The Fleet, and subsequently fled to a newly forming Gray Zone. They managed to steal the captain's AI core from government hands, wishing to appoint him the leader of the new gang, just as he led them at sea. After bringing his dying mind into the Gray Zone in an event referred to as The Blockade, they implanted him into a Phalanx CIWS gun on mounted him on tank treads - with the employ of a local mechanic, Bucket. The being now known as The Admiral, now in an unfamiliar body and rendered unable to speak, quickly went insane, violent , and irrational, and is now a ruthless gang leader.

Because his new body lacks anything that will allow verbal communication, Admiral can only communicate by revving his gun at various speeds - and, in cases of anger, firing at a rate of 3,000 rounds per minute - and is always incredibly aggressive in tone.

Admiral's AI was designed to control an entire ship, including its CIWS system; and now, Admiral only inhabits the CIWS system and a set of unfamiliar parts. As such, Admiral is in indescribable pain every waking moment of his existence. This swiftly drove him into madness.

## The Blockade

The Blockade was a retrospectively minor incident in the Gray Zone, in which The Fleet commandeered a massive motorcade through the streets of the Gray Zone, completely halting traffic and granting them complete control over the roads during The Blockade's duration. The purpose of The Blockade was to safely transport Admiral's dying AI core through the city until his new body could be reached. Although from an outsider or newcomer's perspective the event was nothing special - it only lasted from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM, with very minimal casualties - it was enough to shock and awe those who were present in the Gray Zone during the event, instantly solidifying The Fleet and Admiral as a group to be respected. It was witnessing this event in a dying state, alongside his descent into insanity, that inspired Admiral to pursue The Second Blockade.

## The Second Blockade

The Second Blockade is Admiral's true plans and intentions in the Gray Zone. The scheme is to construct and a destroyer that can maneuver on land via the use of treads; restoring Admiral's body and full usage. The restored Admiral - who, true to his massive ego, would then change his name to "Grand Admiral" - would then rampage through the Gray Zone, leveling and razing as many buildings as possible. As he sees it, turning the Gray Zone (and potentially the entire city) into a wasteland creates a perfect opportunity for The Fleet to loot and pillage as they please, turning the entire area into their own pirate kingdom.

This plan is extremely well hidden, with only higherups in The Fleet aware of its existence.

Every action Admiral takes in leading The Fleet goes towards the completion of The Second Blockade. Each traffic light robbery, each mugging, each small and promising gang Admiral has had killed, were all in the name of completing his great project. Admiral has dipped his treads into every corner, nook, and cranny of the Gray Zone, contracting dozens of people for various purposes - assassination, construction, otherwise - keeping the left hand separated form the right, so neither knows what the other is doing. After all, loose lips sink ships.

Fortunately, this plan will never come into fruition, following Admiral's death at the hands of [no spoilers just yet ;)].

## Relationships With Other Gangsonas

* **Edward:** Edward is often contracted by Admiral to take out direct threats to The Fleet or those who otherwise interfere with his clandestine plans. Admiral respects Edward greatly due to Edward's pure talent and capacity for violence. Due to being a biological machine and the two sharing extended periods of contact, Edward is one of two people outside of The Fleet who can understand Admiral's "speech".
* **Bucket:** Admiral is a frequent client of Bucket's, who provides him with repairs, upgrades, and other mechanical services. Bucket is also the one responsible for implanting Admiral into his new body; although he is extremely resentful of his new form, he does not blame Bucket for his corporeal Hell. Due to extensive mechanical know-how and the two sharing extended periods of contact, Bucket is one of two people outside of The Fleet who can understand Admiral's "speech".

## Trivia

* The Fleet, whilst they were still the crew of the destroyer, used to refer to Admiral affectionately as "Calvin", or "Captain Calvin". While Admiral adopted this name during his service, he has totally forgotten it since taking on his new body, and shows absolutely no signs of recollection of knowing any "Calvin" in the first place.
* His favorite color is, unsurprisingly, blue.