Antoine Sladerik

**Antoine Sladerik** (*Slay*-dur-ick), or simply **Sladerik**, is a character in the dystopian science fiction, *Project: Tr!dok3n*. He was a former friend of Florence, the chairman who runs Zeeko World Security. Sladerik is current member of the Independent Task Force, and a former member of Modos' SWAT team.

## Sladerik

### Affiliations:

Independent Task Force (currently), SWAT (formerly)

## Biography

#### Teenage Years

Sladerik was once an old friend of Florence and was even offered a place in his gang. When Florence's gang had killed Murato Kenny, he ran off, having nothing to do with Florence and his ideals. To straighten himself up, he had studied law and order and attended a police academy.

#### Nexus Human Capsule Project

At age 30, Sladerik participated in an experiment conducted by Nexus Labs. Seven years later, the experiment was a success; preserving human life at a specific amount of time. After participating in the experiment, he retained his memories and became a member of a SWAT team.

#### Fleeing a SWAT Mission

Sladerik was a member of a SWAT team led by Raphael Modos. During a mission to arrest Igor Arganto in Atarom, it emotionally and mentally reminded Sladerik of his experience with Florence's gang, resulting him in fleeing the scene. Along the way, his lended car had a stranger on board in the trunk; this boy happened to be Jerome Ertik. In an attempt to start a new chapter in his life, Sladerik made it to an "unnamed city" in Illinois, where he was captured by Zeeko's super drones and masked officers.

#### Meeting Florence After All These Years

The ex-SWAT officer met Florence in his office, where he was scolded for his reluctance in killing Tr!dok3n when he was a human. The chairman offered an opportunity to gain his trust again by ordering him to kill Tr!dok3n. Sladerik eventually refused, then became Tr!dok3n's ally against Florence's corporation.

#### Joining Independent Task Force

When purchasing a set of rounds for his firearm, Sladerik was introduced to a policeman named Trevor Walker, who helped him with the transaction. Walker invited him to join the Independent Task Force, where the members have a mutual opposition towards Zeeko World Security. This group was led by cyborg officer Franklin Ziggery. To Sladerik's surprise, his fellow ex-SWAT officer, Shar, became a member.

#### Conflict with Modos

Sladerik was confronted by Modos, who had left a community hospital, in an act of revenge for his actions back in Atarom. Sladerik eventually discovers Modos' affiliation with a secret society called the Slither Committee. Modos had also enlisted the help of Florence and Officer Abil to eliminate him and some of his friends. Sladerik had to rescue Shar from being dropped into molten iron by Zeeko's chairman, before the timely arrival of a mysterious web-slinging vigilante who had cut ties with the corporation. Sladerik then successfully arrested Modos, while surviving his injuries.

## Abilities and Fighting Skills

Sladerik had knowledge on taekwondo and used it when confronted by Zeeko. He is also skilled with firearms, since he trained in a police academy before age 30.

## Personality and Hobbies

Sladerik is polite, vigilant, and considerate. He didn't want to hurt anyone, including Tr!dok3n, unless they presented a hostile nature. He has feelings for Shar but has kept himself modest. He likes to drink fruit shakes and listen to vaporwave music.

## Relationships

#### Independent Task Force

* Officer Ziggery: Respects him as the leader of the group.
* Shar: Fellow ex-SWAT officer. Shar had forgiven him for fleeing the Atarom mission.
* Officer Walker: Sladerik met him at a weapons shop and was assisted with the transaction. Walker invited him to join the Independent Task Force.
* Officer Fern: They discuss about a solid plan to free the prisoners from Zeeko's prisons.

#### Other Allies

* Tr!dok3n: He was originally ordered by Florence to kill him when he became a cyborg but rejected the task. Instead, Sladerik becomes Tr!dok3n's ally against Zeeko.
* Haylie: They knew each other when they were teenagers. In the aftermath with Modos' arrest, Sladerik reunited with her and became her ally.
* Vic: Sladerik was unexpectedly helped by him when he attempted to tackle Z-Ro.
* Dave: A local gas station attendant who provided assistance with Sladerik's borrowed moped. Sladerik allowed Dave to help him reach the location of the Slither Committee's hangout. He was shot by one of the members of the Slither Committee.

#### Enemies

* Florence: They were once good friends until Sladerik was goaded to join his teenage gang to harass Murato. Years later, Sladerik stood against Florence.
* Modos: He is mocked by the SWAT team leader for his relations with Florence. After Sladerik fled a SWAT mission in Atarom, Modos is hospitalized. Long after, Sladerik overcomes a sinister plot by Modos and his fellow members of the Slither Committee.

## Gallery

During a surprise attack by Zeeko's robot gorilla, ARGN-1As part of the roster for the Independent Task ForceConfronting ModosWith ARGN-1 from behindFeatured in a 2017 edition of the series' poster
## Other Facts

* Sladerik's design was slightly inspired by Ryu Terui, a character from *Kamen Rider W*.
* He had ties with Florence but cut him off due to his hatred towards Tr!dok3n.