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Ante Bellum - Chapter 37

Published at 18th of December 2023 06:47:39 AM


Chapter 37

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Hi, Vitro. It’s been a while since you last called on me, hasn’t it? I hope you’re doing well. Still, I’m a bit disappointed that the only reason you contacted me this time around was over more work to assign me with. If only the encrypted line I’m contacting you through didn’t have a file size limit, you would be hearing a lot of grievances from me right now. Ten whole pages, in fact.

 

Anyways, on to business. Regarding the information on those two individuals you wanted me to find. It's that young man you once asked me to secretly rescue from the Administrator, right? Ezra Calvin. Him and this “Beat” operative. I’ve noticed both of them have some history with the Administrator and his Inquisitors, yeah. Right, so per usual, the files are at the end of the message.

 

Now I know it isn’t much, but the Cordiale is still dealing with the fallout of the Crisis, okay? Cut me some slack, I've been a bit busy. Fortunately though, that goes for my colleagues too, which may have given me a bit more leeway than usual when fishing around for info. Unfortunately, however, security on the files are ungodly tight. I was already aware of Ezra, but as I digged more and more, I quickly realized why this “Beat” girl also caught your attention. This is some insane shit I'm seeing. A disclaimer, though, since as far as I know, these files are sort of outdated, which may explain why they seem impromptu and amateurish, even. I can’t seem to find any new ones. Chances are, they’ve been kept off digital records. The Administrator is known for stupid shit like that. Besides that, I found out a bit too late that some of Ezra’s files had been corrupted from my little rescue stunt back then. (I didn’t think you’d need them in the future). In my defense, it had been to make sure the Administrator or any of his men wouldn’t notice.

 

Still, the Administrator…he’s quite scary. Uh, He? She? I honestly have no clue. They keep appearing in all sorts of forms and different genders, more than what you could get with simply body-doubles. If you didn’t inform me prior that their Ability wasn’t shapeshifting, I’d have been 100% convinced that it actually was, you know? You probably know about them more than I do, actually. Which is sort of funny since I’m supposed to be their colleague.

 

…and that’s all I can write whilst keeping within the file size limits. Now I know you’re cautious, but please be careful. The Administrator’s pretty scary, Vitro. And from what you said, didn’t you already lose to them once? I hope you know what you're doing. Until you call upon me again.

 

With Regards, your loyal Overseer

 

ATTACHMENTS

 

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Cordiale Archives on Artificial Angels- File #8

 

Codename: "Beat" 

 

Sex: Female

 

Age: 17 (Updated on XX/XX/2006)

 

Real name: [Removed] (Per the executive orders of the “Administrator”)

 

Associated Title: "The Trumpeter" / "The Imperator"

 

Ability Thesis: 

The first component of the subject’s Ability grants them the universal nature of an Artificial Angel, allowing them to manifest commonly depicted “angelic imagery” whenever using their Ability. These known imagery include the manifestation of a singing chorus, golden light enveloping their body, angel-like feathery wings, and a golden halo above their heads. In addition, the nature of an Artificial Angel grants the subject superhuman speed, strength, durability and reflexes.

 

The second component of the subject’s Ability allows them to access a unique “Angel Motif” which an Artificial Angel’s individual powers are based on. The subject uses "Trumpet" as their Angel Motif. The subject is capable of emanating a sound collectively described as “trumpet-like” to observers. The sound waves have been shown capable of causing physical decay within non-biological matter, including but not limited to the standard 9-inch reinforced nano-steel wall, utilised by Cordiale Standard Internment Facilities. Additional tests are forthcoming.

 

The third component of the subject’s Ability allows them to suppress other Artificial Angels. The sounds from the subject’s "Trumpet" have a noticeable effect on other Artificial Angels. The term "Control Piece" is being used to describe this component. Additional tests are forthcoming.

 

Addendums

 

(XX/XX/199X)

Addendum 1a.

As of Operation “Crusade”, the subject "Beat" has come into Cordiale custody. 

 

(XX/XX/200X)

Addendum 1b.

The subject “Beat” has lost their physical body, becoming an invisible, intangible entity. See separate notes regarding this incident. Approximately 17 hours after the event took place, the subject has reportedly begun “haunting” Inquisitor Junior operative “Rhythm”. No further information available. 

 

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Cordiale Archives on Artificial Angels- File #1

 

Codename: [Removed] (See Addendum 3e. for further information)

 

Sex: Male

 

Age: Unknown (Estimated to be between 20-25. See Notes On Ages for further information)

 

Real Name: Ezra Calvin

 

Associated Title: [Removed]  (See Addendum 3e. for further information)

 

Ability Thesis: 

The first component of the subject’s Ability grants them the universal nature of an Artificial Angel, allowing them to manifest commonly depicted “angelic imagery” whenever using their Ability. These known imagery include the manifestation of a singing chorus, golden light enveloping their body, angel-like feathery wings, and a golden halo above their heads. In addition, the nature of an Artificial Angel grants the subject superhuman speed, strength, durability and reflexes.

 

The second component of the subject’s Ability allows them to access a unique “Angel Motif” which an Artificial Angel’s individual powers are based on. The subject uses "Sword" as their Angel Motif. The subject is capable of freely manifesting and controlling golden blades of an unknown physical composition and of varying size and shape. These blades are capable of levitation and moving according to the subject’s will at blinding speeds. Additional tests are forthcoming to determine the extent of the speed, size and movement of the blades. The blades are capable of easily piercing the standard 9-inch reinforced nano-steel wall, utilised by Cordiale Standard Internment Facilities. Additional tests are forthcoming.

 

Addendums

 

Error 3910. Certain files have been corrupted or are missing. Please check with the Ministry of Internal Security for additional procedures.

 

(XX/XX/199X)

Addendum 1a.

As of Operation “Crusade”, the subject “Ezra Calvin” has come into Cordiale custody. 

 

(XX/XX/200X)

Addendum 2a.

The subject has recently shown an increasing companionship with Inquisitor operatives “Rhythm” and "Beat”. Previous records have shown exceptional cooperation between the three operatives. Recommended to place them together on future missions.

 

(XX/XX/200X)

Addendum 3e.

Per the executive orders of the “Administrator”, the former codename, as well as any Associated Titles of the subject “Ezra Calvin” have been wiped from record. All mentions of their codename have accordingly, either been removed or altered to their real name. 

 

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Addendum 4d.





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