Nordician

*DISCLAIMER: This is a CUT character.*

**Nordician** is a Nordic G/NEX warrior who did not begin her life as a mindless megacorporation soldier. Rather, she was turned into a cyborg after a mission went awry due to PROJECT's forces. In her new form, a blend of flesh and machine, she intends to destroy those who wronged and ruined her life. Now a perfect blend of flesh and machine, with an upgraded sword known as the EXILE, she intends to destroy those who wronged and ruined her life.

## Biography

### Background

A Nordic exile, Rhea got caught in the crossfire of the *PROJECT-G/NEX War* despite being an accomplished warrior. Her corpse was found by Archibald Robotics when a mission went astray due to the megacorporation's meddling, and she was transformed into a cyborg at her desire. Rhea, who was transformed into a cyborg nicknamed "RILE-371," fled her makers after discovering their true colours, and now joins the G/NEX resistance group in order to finally defeat the "empire" that wanted her dead, which is none other than the megacorporation.

With the EXILE, she saw no other weapon better for the war.

## Personality

Despite her stunning appearance as a fit, tall, gorgeous woman with silver hair, Nordician appears to behave like a man. As a result, with the exception of being her ally in the battlefield, she is difficult to connect with; she can be your guardian angel, partner, or soldier, but she cannot be your friend. Unless she managed to open up and reveal that she is a good natured person behind her stereotypical, ruthless Nordic warrior personality. She even believes that building friendship is "overrated," especially given the present war's uncertainty of their fate.

## Abilities

Nordician's cybernetic enhancements are geared towards her survivability and proficiency with the iconic sword, EXILE. As a result, she has complete control over the sword's power, and her retractable helmet not only protects her but also gives a sophisticated heads-up display to aid her with everything critical during combat.

Ever since then, Rhea has honed her skills in swordsmanship, hunting and hand-to-hand combat that made her a respected warrior in spite of being a rogue.

### Skills

* **Master Combatant**: Rhea, the Nordician, is an extremely skilled combatant, particularly with great emphasis on her swordsmanship that can compete with the finest cybernetic swordsmen in the war. Her Hand-to-hand combat skills are also exceptional, she can easily take out groups with nothing but her bare fists and use of the environment to her advantage.
* **Master Infiltrator**: Rhea is a notably skilled infiltrator. She's willing to pose in seductive positions to gain an advantage and steal things such as intel without being noticed.

## Gallery

Nordician/RILE-371 concept, the character that was later repurposed as **Gwyneth Forgesteel**.
## Trivia

### Developmental Notes

* Nordician's final version is cut from the main storyline, but repurposed in the sequel storyline as **Gwyneth Forgesteel**.
* Her sword is known as the EXILE. It resembles a futuristic cutter knife when used in normal form, but expands the blade to become a sword when activated for full power.
* As she is a Nordic, she initially came into conflict with the G/NEX's Valenthian members.
* Her final design is reminiscent of her nevian form, including the colours of her outfit and the *Blade of the Exile*'s iconic neon green glow.
* Shares the same height with ASHE-159.
* This version of the character is cut, but appears in the second storyline as **Gwyneth Forgesteel**.