Tr!dok3n

"*You're my latest obstacle*." - Tr!dok3n's catchphrase before entering a fight

**Tr!dok3n** (*Try*-doh-kin) is the lead protagonist of the dystopian science fiction, *Project: Tr!dok3n*. He is a 3rd-Generation cyborg who was one of the most-targeted anti-Zeeko citizens by Florence and his megacorporation, Zeeko World Security. His given name is an acronym of *True Regenerative Droid-like Obstacle Killer of 3rd Nexus*, or **TRDOK3N**.

## Tr!dok3n

### Aliases:

Tri, Shuriken (given by Vic), Power Ranger Boy

### Abilities:

Bass Noise Blitz, Taser Arm Attack, Bass Noise Rage, Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo

## Biography

#### Human Past

He was born to a Japanese father and a Filipino-Hawaiian mother. During high school years, his family would move to the mainland United States, where Mr. Kenny opened a small muffin business, while his mother was a housewife.

#### Clash with Florence and Death

At some point, Murato was obsessed with world events and imagined himself protecting the world from evil. To satisfy his fantasies, he was introduced to *Kamen Rider,* a Japanese superhero show. He was often ridiculed for his opposition towards Florence's ideal of a world government. The only person who rooted for his side was a girl named Myra. She would ask him to step down as there are safer ways to advocate for smaller government. Murato would eventually risk his life protecting Shantelle Misaki from Florence's gang. To spare the young woman's life, Murato allowed Florence and his gang to beat him.

#### New Life as a Cyborg

30 years into the future, Murato was named Workbot #3, designating him as one of Nexus Labs' latest cyborg creations. He would grow into his new identity after he showcased his built-in components at a robotics exhibition. With the help of Dr. Acewood and his team, he becomes True Regenerative Droid-like Obstacle Killer of 3rd Nexus, or TRDOK3N.

With a simple change-up to his name, Tr!dok3n is then encouraged to make use of his given capabilities to make a good example for newer generations, human or otherwise. Before he was officially discharged, he was attacked by Zeeko World Security's masked officers, including their own cyborg creation, Z-Ro. Tr!dok3n would go on to listen to other opinions about Zeeko, and learn that the corporation is run by the same man who brutally beaten him. After he is approached by Z-Ro, and hearing Florence's familiar voice through a watch device, Tr!dok3n vows to put an end to the megacorporation's scheme to rule the Obedient New Earth.

#### Making New Friends

Tr!dok3n was socially awkward, but is willing to befriend anybody, so long as they are honest with themselves. He was comfortable with Shannon, Dr. Plotts' stepdaughter, though he was oblivious that she had a crush on him. When he saved a man named Keith from a clumsy worker, he was offered a place to stay until he could seek a day job.

After he learned about Zeeko World Security, Tr!dok3n would remain cautious since the incident at Nexus Labs. He was attacked by a group of cyborg misfits (a term coined by Zeeko describing a rebel who happens to be a cyborg), and one of them happened to be an old classmate from years ago. This group of cyborgs turned out to be brainwashed from Zeeko, the same time when the corporation unleashed a new Zeeko robot, SAM-02.

Tr!dok3n attempted to join Vic's gang, which the latter initially refused. This was during the time when Haylie wanted to leave the group to fight Zeeko by herself due to her prowess being on par with Tr!dok3n's. Vic eventually recruits the shuriken-bearing cyborg, earning him a codename of "Shuriken".

#### *The BurGarden* Investigation

He and his friends were curious about the operation of the BurGarden, a fast-food chain that claims to make vegan burgers. The shuriken cyborg did his own research, with an article describing a family member longing to see her missing sibling. He and Vic had found the missing employee of Steelo's Inn, who is furious over the BurGarden owner for stealing his name. The owner's real name is Phillip Paige and was revealed to be a serial killer who was supported by Zeeko to make meat out of human corpses. After the Independent Task Force arrested him, Tr!dok3n was among the customers at Merrick Larvio's *House of Grills* restaurant.

## Other Events

#### *Trial of Harmony and Elimination*

During a secret event, Tr!dok3n and Haylie were mysteriously taken from their presences in the Obedient New Earth. Apart from their assumption that they had died because of Florence's corporation, the cyborgs eventually learned they were summoned by two foreign entities: Jei-Em Han (also known as Great Misfit) and his robot father I-Nami (also known as Inner Me). Along with two other duos of personalities from their respective home worlds, the O.N.E. cyborgs were assigned a mission to hunt down a group of aliens who mysteriously infiltrated their worlds, all while tested for their will to collaborate with other people not from their world. They were joined by Kamen Riders Cog and Cogori from the planet **Alutrio**, and Master Water and Flutter Bang of **Earth-ET**. Tr!dok3n was paired with Kamen Rider Cogori to search for an alien called Corrupt Tumber on Alutrio. He also learned of his shuriken symbol's true origin: Jei-Em's father was the originator of the symbol, and whoever bears the symbol in one way or another can make up its philosophy according to the individual. Tr!dok3n, Haylie, and the other duos join Great Misfit in Earth-ET to defeat the leading alien intruder called Fangroner. Fangroner was from a distant planet where barbarian behavior is encouraged, and he infiltrated the Shurik System in a ploy to grow his new army of barbarians.

At the end of the mission, Tr!dok3n and Haylie had learned their home world coexists with Alutrio, Earth-ET, and other planets in one separate universe. They were all in an orbiting planet called **Morale-418**.

#### *Breath of the Metallic Sun*

"*I'll go. This tells me he needs someone to relate to. Given that I was once fully human.*" - Tr!dok3n as he desired to meet Sol Guarder

Tr!dok3n was offered to meet a native from Morale-418 called the Lone Author who happened to bear the very same shuriken symbol. When Jei-Em and Kazuya Oba were alerted by their superior about a robot with a personal crisis, the shuriken-bearing cyborg offered to reenter Earth-ET to help this robot in question. After separating from Haylie, Tr!dok3n was accompanied with Morale-418's researchers as his bodyguards, namely Flora Ashtons and Jeffrey Forkman. According to Morale-418's superior, Tr!dok3n was to help a cyborg called Red Argus, also known as Sol Guarder, the orange android powered by the sun.

## Abilities and Fighting Skills

Remodeled into a cyborg, Tr!dok3n was trained by Coach Ige with karate, kung fu, and taekwondo. He is an efficient fighter, able to defend himself from Zeeko's minions and other hostile entities, in and out of Obedient New Earth. His given specialty from Nexus Labs was his ability to punch and kick with brute force accompanied by dubstep-like noise, called the **Bass Noise Blitz**. Should he clench both of his fists, he would ballistically throw punches and kicks within a span of seconds. This is called **Bass Noise Rage**.

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## Personality and Hobbies

As a human, he was an awkward individual who was obsessed with world events and the new world order conspiracy. His knowledge led him to his clash with Florence, who was zealous over the support of world government power. For his opposing beliefs, Tr!dok3n was beaten to death. As a cyborg, he slowly accepted his new identity and a new chance at life as he learned the current state of his world. After Tr!dok3n learned of Zeeko World Security, he became determined than ever to use his given specialties to protect his new friends from the corporation's robots, army of masked police officers, and Z-Ro, the silent assassin initially built to kill him.

Apart from his experience as a cyborg misfit, Tr!dok3n likes to train, due to his liking to Kamen Rider. He also likes to socialize with his friends, getting to know their problems and ambitions. Every now and again, he tries to make jokes to lighten the mood. Evidently, when he first met Haylie, he tried to joke about having her explain her problem in a five-word sentence.

## Relationships

#### Vic's Gang of Misfits

* Haylie: He knew of Haylie as one of his classmates who opposed Florence's political views. When he reunited with her from their first battle, he learned she was unknowingly brainwashed to kill him with a secret implant. He becomes her boyfriend after confiding with each other's feelings about their lives.
* Vic: He initially had a cold shoulder from Vic, even after the mind-controlling implant incident. Vic rejected Tr!dok3n's offer to replace Haylie as a member of his gang, then proceeded to fight him as himself, much to the latter's shock. In the conclusion of Sladerik's battle with Modos, Vic eventually accepts him as a member. He and Vic also investigated a Zeeko-funded fast-food chain run by a serial killer using the name Larvio.
* Gavin: He first met him through a fight at a financial building, somewhat foiling the group's plan to steal money bricks for Coach Ige. After learning of the brainwashing implants, Gavin and Tr!dok3n became friends.
* Dom: He was the only member of the group who wasn't brainwashed by Zeeko's implants. Tr!dok3n helped him successfully purchase a drink using outdated currency, earning him a new friend. Through Dom, Tr!dok3n learned about Vic's gang.

#### Other Allies

* Nexus Labs: Tr!dok3n was revived by this institution, and was given his signature specialties, namely Bass Noise Blitz generator.
* Dr. Acewood: Tr!dok3n respects him as an elder, as he was one of the scientists who helped build him into a cyborg. Dr. Acewood originally wanted the cyborg to live like a normal citizen, until he learned his assisting scientists added gimmicks that helped Tr!dok3n effectively defend himself.
* Coach Ige: He was trained to fight using martial arts styles of his choosing. Thanks to Coach Ige, Tr!dok3n was given a dragon shirt, and the meaning of his shuriken tattoo. Unbeknownst to him, however, Coach Ige has a vendetta towards his developing goal to defeat Florence's megacorporation.
* Shannon: Dr. Plotts' stepdaughter. He met her during the raid of Zeeko's masked men in Nexus Labs. They hung out together during the time when Tr!dok3n was getting used to his new identity as a cyborg. Shannon also has a crush on him, but was short-lived after she learned of the relationship between Tr!dok3n and Haylie.
* Keith: A commoner who believed that Zeeko was doing their job as they keep the world safe. He allowed Tr!dok3n to settle in his home for a brief moment in time until the aftermath of his fight with ARGN-1.
* Sladerik: Tr!dok3n didn't interact with him as much when he was a human, and the last thing he remembered was Sladerik's hesitancy to hurt him. When he heard of Tr!dok3n's revival as a cyborg, he was berated by Florence for his cowardice. As a way to earn his trust again, florence ordered him to kill him. Rejecting this task, he becomes allies with Tr!dok3n.
* Independent Task Force: They helped Tr!dok3n during his confrontation with SAM-02.
* Jerome: He was given a cold shoulder from Jerome. After protecting the ex-Zeeko employee from Murre's and Gatz's harassment, they became friends.
* Merrick Larvio: Tr!dok3n was a customer during the grand opening of House of Grills restaurant after the downfall of the BurGarden.

#### Zeeko World Security

* Florence: Since he was a human, Tr!dok3n strongly opposed Florence's support for world government. After he was beaten to death by his gang, Tr!dok3n became a cyborg and vowed to eliminate his corporation.
* Z-Ro: Tr!dok3n clashes with him on occasion. Their fight usually includes masked officers and super drones.

### Outside of O.N.E.

* Jei-Em/Great Misfit: Tr!dok3n was summoned by him. They were allies when battling Fangroner, an intrusive alien during a secret collaboration. The cyborg also learned from Jei-Em that his shuriken symbol was originally created by his father, and whoever bears the symbol can determine its philosophy in preference.
* Kamen Rider Cog: Tr!dok3n briefly attacked him, then they became allies.
* Kamen Rider Cogori: As Team Strong, Tr!dok3n was paired with him to hunt Corrupt Tumber, an intrusive alien.
* Racer 9: Tr!dok3n saw her visually as a Power Ranger, which Racer 9 denied.
* Red Argus/Sol Guarder: Given they are both cyborgs with similar attitudes, Tr!dok3n worked with him through his intervention with Calm Thunder, Sol Guarder's archenemy. Tr!dok3n also witnessed Sol guarder's giant form, **Nova-T Form**. Sol Guarder considers him as a "fellow bionic friend".
* The Lone Author / Switcher BG: *To be added*

## Character Outfit

Tr!dok3n typically dresses like an emo skater stereotype.

#### Tops

* Black and Grey Striped Hooded Jacket
* Black Shirt with Red Beast - Gift from Coach Ige

#### Bottom

* Black Sneakers with light-up soles - Specially modified by Nexus Labs. Gift from Lawrence.
* Socks

#### Accessories

* Energy Band - Measures his energy due to specialty usage, and communication device
* Wallet chain
* Shuriken "tattoo" - Allegedly designed by Lawrence. Actual designer is Inner Me.

## Gallery

Tr!dok3n in a fight with ZeekoSurviving a Zeeko raid in Nexus LabsWith HaylieBattling Brainwashed HaylieCautious Tr!dok3n in a cityWith Haylie as they witnessed the demise of SAM-02Tr!dok3n in Vic's Gang of MisfitsFeatured in 2017 edition of series' posterCameo appearance in a comic series, *Angela & Zen: Misfits*Featured in crossover story, "Breath of the Metallic Sun" with Sol GuarderOne of the NAU's wanted cyborg misfits

## Significant Quotes

* "*Sometimes in a world where everybody lies, you and I don't know who to trust anymore, other than ourselves.*"
* "*Being a cyborg is tough, I'll tell you that much. From what I've done so far, what is really going on is the fact that if you're caught by Zeeko's cameras and drones, you'd either hide from their sight, or you fight them at will. Either way, they could do whatever it takes to take you down.*"
* "*I'll always be skeptical about stuff. I thought life is great until I discovered conspiracy theories. Some are true, some are debunked. Either way, I'm gonna keep digging into the rabbit hole and you can't stop me.*"
* "*I think it's okay to have those thoughts. Everybody can be skeptical of how one lives differently. The whole world is a library, and you can choose what you want to learn.*"
* "*If anyone wants to fight alone, it should always be me.*"
* "*It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman. If you made the first move, you're getting the taste of your own medicine, That's karma.*"
* [Addressed to Modos] "*I can only injure you. Unless you choose not to attack again, then I'll have to [kill you].*"

## Other Facts

* Tr!dok3n was originally meant to have a plot line where he makes rap music, according to the story's prologue. In real life, the character and name are used as Dj Hipsong's musical side project in 2015. The proposed rapping style is inspired by Hollywood Undead.
* His outfit was based on a similar outfit the creator wore during high school. Interestingly, the creator had drawn his trademark symbol on his arm with a sharpie. This became the basis of the lead protagonist.
* Tr!dok3n is one of the few characters who would wear different clothing items according to the plot.
* Tr!dok3n's old girlfriend was inspired by the creator's infatuation over Zone-Tan, a female mascot for an adult Flash animation artist.
* Tr!dok3n's official registered cyborg name was considered long, with the count of eight words. Gavin is the second longest with his own acronym describing his specialty.
* He is the only character in the series to have multiple ethnicities.
* He and Haylie are characters in the series to have similar fates.
	+ They both lived as humans until their deaths in 2014.
	+ They became 3rd-generation cyborgs in 2044.
	+ They knew Florence and Sladerik in the past and as cyborgs.
	+ They were both summoned by foreign entities to collaborate with other duos from their respective worlds.
	+ They are both members of Vic's Gang of Misfits.
	+ They ultimately become a couple.
		- In a way, his bond with Haylie is reminiscent to Neo and Trinity from *The Matrix* franchise.
* Tr!dok3n made a cameo appearance in *Angela & Zen: Misfits,* a comic series by the same author of this series.

## External References

1. ↑ Breath of the Metallic Sun [Chapter 1] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt
2. ↑ Project: Tr!dok3n [Chapter 51] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt
3. ↑ Wanted: Sladerik [Chapter 4] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt
4. ↑ Wanted: Sladerik [Chapter 13] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt
5. ↑ Wanted: Sladerik [Chapter 18] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wanted: Sladerik [Chapter 25] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt
7. ↑ Wanted: Sladerik [Chapter 2] by Formerly-DJ-Hipsong on DeviantArt