Akari Hoshikawa (星川 灯)

6. Haruichi Zenenagi (銭袋 ハルイチ, Zenenagi Haruichi) Profile: Member of the 3rd Division. Often paired with Akira. The more level-headed and calm one of the duo. · Fighting Style: Uses weapons based on the kaiju's powers, often in coordination with other squad members.
7. Akira Umeda (梅田 アキラ, Umeda Akira) Profile: Member of the 3rd Division. More emotional and hot-tempered, often paired with Haruichi. · Combat Style: Like his partner, he is proficient with the standard weapons of the Defense Forces.
8. Jiro Aihara (相原 ジロウ, Aihara Jirō) Profile: 3rd Squad Veteran. A seasoned fighter who carries out the captain's orders and participates in operations.
9. Kei Jo (ケイ・ジョウ, Kei Jō) Profile: Another veteran of the squad. Known for his serious attitude towards service.

1. Kafka Hibino (日比野 カフカ, Hibino Kafka) Profile: Protagonist. A former janitor for a kaiju cleanup company, he unexpectedly gains the ability to transform into a kaiju (Kaiju No. 8) at the age of 32. He becomes the oldest recruit in the history of the Defense Forces to fulfill a promise he made as a child. Combat Style: Uses a kaiju-powered weapon—the Kaiju Power 8 blaster. Possesses immense physical strength and regeneration in kaiju form.
2. Lina Ihara (伊原里 稟, Ihara Lina) Profile: Captain of the 3rd Division. A cool, strict, and extremely competent commander. Known for her incredible speed and combat skills, she is nicknamed "Lina the Killer" (殺しのリナ, Koroshi no Rina). · Combat Style: Specializes in fast-paced close combat using two unique kataren blades.
3. Kikuru Shirashi (四ノ宮 キクル, Shinomiya Kikoru) Profile: The daughter of the Defense Forces' vice-commander, a brilliant recruit who entered the service with the highest score in history. Initially arrogant and disdainful of Kafka for his weakness, she gradually changes her attitude, recognizing his strength and determination. Fighting Style: A prodigy in the use of kaiju-based weapons. He wields a massive axe, demonstrating remarkable strength and technique.
4. Sogo Hosono (保科宗吾, Hoshina Sōgo) Profile: Vice-Captain of the 3rd Division. Swordsman and Lina Ihara's right-hand man. Calm, observant, and an incredibly strong fighter. Respects Kafka for his potential. Fighting Style: Specializes in swordsmanship. He wields two katana-like blades with extreme precision and speed. He is one of the most powerful swordsmen in the Defense Forces.
5. Reni Ihara (伊原里 レニ, Ihara Ren) Profile: Lina Ihara's younger brother. A member of the 3rd Division, he is initially jealous and skeptical of Kafka, considering him a burden. He has a strong sense of duty and strives to prove his worth. · Combat Style: Uses standard defense force weapons - assault rifle, demo

SECRET//PERSONAL FILE APPENDIX No. 1 to Memory Card OL No. 3 FULL LIST OF PERSONNEL LIQUIDATION SQUAD #3 "SIKARUMA" at the time of the Blood Moon incident

Command staff:

1. Captain: Narumi Mina (Number 4 of the Defense Forces). Squad leader. Pilot of the Fennec suit (high-speed type).
2. Senior Sergeant: Ihara Akira. Second-in-command. Pilot of the Bison suit (heavy type, fire support). Status: Killed in the line of duty.

Rank and file (Pilot-operators):

1. Private 1st Class: Kikuno Shiho. Tactical Analysis and Communications Operator. Pilot of the Sova suit (reconnaissance and command module).
2. Private 1st Class: Ochiai Kei. Assault Unit Pilot. Hammerhead Suit Pilot (Assault/Heavy Type).
3. Private 1st Class: Fujimoto Ren. Sniper. Pilot of the Dragonfly suit (long-range, high-mobility type).
4. Private 2nd Class: Sato Kenta. Support Pilot. Pilot of the Badger suit (defensive engineering type, setting traps).

Auxiliary technical staff (based on the detachment):

1. Senior Technician: Dr. Hiroshi Kagawa. The technical team leader was responsible for the maintenance and upgrading of the unit's combat suits.
2. Technician: Matsuda Yuki. Specialist in propulsion systems and close combat weapons.
3. Technician: Tanaka Ami. Communication and guidance systems specialist.

Total number of combat-ready units at the time of disbandment: 4 (Four).

Note: Following the Blood Moon Incident, Private Ochiai Kei was seriously wounded and discharged from active duty after extensive rehabilitation. Private Fujimoto Ren suffered minor injuries. Private Sato Kenta was not physically injured but was discharged from duty for psychological reasons. Private Kikuno Shiho was uninjured.

The Third Squad demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in combating mid-range kaiju. Their strength lay not in individual might, but in their perfect teamwork and tactical superiority. The Shikaruma Squad became a shining example of how a cohesive team can withstand a superior enemy.

Conclusion:

The Shikaruma 3rd Execution Squad fulfilled its duty with honor. Its tactical legacy continues to be studied at the Defense Forces Academy. The memory of Captain Narumi and Sergeant Ihara, as well as the fighting spirit of the entire unit, serves as an example for new generations of fighters. Their motto, "One for all, and all for one—in movement lies victory," remains relevant to this day in the ongoing struggle for human survival.

· Operation Sea Wall: Successfully defended Yokohama Port from a Category 7 amphibious kaiju. The Deer Dance tactic was executed flawlessly. Operation Steel Storm: Elimination of two Category 6 Kaiju in an urban area with minimal destruction. The operation is considered a benchmark for training programs. · Blood Moon Incident (Classified): Encounter with a Category 8 kaiju of unknown origin. The unit suffered heavy losses, failing to neutralize the threat. Details classified Ultra.

The Sikaruma was a highly mobile strike unit. Their primary tactic, known as the "Deer Dance," consisted of the following:

1. Intelligence and Analysis (Kikuno): Detecting Kaiju, calculating trajectories and weak points.
2. Distraction and Disorientation (Narumi): The Captain used his speed to launch lightning attacks, leading the monster in the desired direction and disrupting its balance.
3. Binding (Ihara/Ochiai): The main force of the squad focused the attention of the kaiju using heavy weaponry and strong armor.
4. Decisive Strike (Whole Team): A coordinated attack on Kikuno's predicted weak point.

The squad specialized in Category 6-7 kaiju, preferring speed and precision over brute force.

Captain Narumi Mina: Squad leader. Ranked fourth in the Defense Forces. A master tactician known for his cold calculations and phenomenal speed. He used the "Fennec" combat suit, specializing in high-speed attacks and reconnaissance. To his subordinates, he was less a superior and more a strict but fair leader, implicitly believing in their potential. His motto: "Victory at any cost, but not at the cost of one's comrades." · Staff Sergeant Ihara Akira: Second-in-command and the squad's "combat conscience." A seasoned veteran who had served with Narumi since the very beginning, he acted as a check on the captain's impulsiveness and a mentor to new recruits. He specialized in heavy weapons and deterrence tactics. He died in the line of duty during the Blood Moon Incident, covering the retreat of the junior members of the squad. · Private 1st Class Kikuno Shiho: Communications and tactical analysis operator. The "brains" of the squad in the field. She possessed a unique ability to instantly process data on kaiju weaknesses and coordinate the team's actions. Her composure under pressure repeatedly saved the squad from seemingly hopeless situations. After the squad's disbandment, she was transferred to central headquarters. Private 1st Class Ochiai Kei: Attack unit pilot. He was noted for his incredible physical strength and mastery of heavy weapons. He had a reputation as the unit's "tank," bearing the brunt of the attack. He was seriously wounded in the same incident as Sergeant Ihara, but survived thanks to his strong physique. After extensive rehabilitation, he continued serving in the 7th Squad.

The third assassination squad, codenamed "Shikaruma" ("Deer"), was formed as part of an emergency expansion of the Kaiju Defense Force following a series of catastrophic attacks in 20XX. Based in a fortified outpost in Kanagawa Prefecture, it protected a key industrial and transportation hub. The squad was distinguished by an unconventional, almost familial approach to command, which created a unique combat dynamic. The team was officially disbanded following the "Blood Moon" incident (20XX+2), which resulted in significant losses in personnel and equipment. Surviving members were redistributed to other units.

COMBAT SUIT: "PHOENIX MARK IV"

Akari's costume is radically different from the standard models.

Design: Lighter and more aerodynamic, designed for speed and maneuverability rather than brute force. The main color is dark gray graphite with scarlet glowing lines that activate with the kaiju's power. Key Feature - Firebird System: Rather than solid panels, the back, shoulders, and forearms are equipped with energy field generators. These project wings and claws of pure kaiju energy, which Akari can shape at will. Weapons: Her primary weapons are two tactical "Impulse" blades on her forearms. But her greatest strength lies in the energy weapons she creates: bows, spears, and shields.

💢 KAIJU CORE AND ABILITIES

Kaiju Symbiote Name: No. 27 "Vampire Phoenix" (吸血鬼フェニックス)

This kaiju fed not on flesh, but on the energy of other kaiju and the planet's life force. Its power was the power of absorption and transformation.

Akari's abilities:

1. "Phoenix Claws": Akari creates weapons from crimson energy. These can be blades, whips, or arrows. These weapons absorb the kinetic energy of an opponent's blows, making them stronger with each attack.
2. "Wings of the Devourer": Energy wings serve more than just flight. They can create powerful vortexes to deflect attacks or, conversely, focus energy into a destructive beam.
3. "Phoenix Regeneration System": Akari can repair damage, but the cost is high - she absorbs the surrounding environment (for example, sucking out all the life force from plants within a 10 meter radius), which makes her feel guilty and she only uses this ability in extreme cases.
4. "Feedback" (Risk): If Akari overloads the system or takes critical damage, the kaiju's energy spirals out of control and begins to consume her own body, causing real physical damage. Her suit literally begins to melt from its own power. The only way to stop this is with a powerful discharge of external energy (such as Reno's punch).