Inez

10. Lang is an icy planet located at the very edge of the star system, near the Oort Cloud. It has a metallic core and a weak magnetic field, making its atmosphere extremely tenuous. Lang hosts a mine and a scientific base located underground, which are supplied with provisions by external supplies.

The planet is the nation's primary source of metal and also serves as a transit point for exploration into the far reaches of the star system. Lang serves as a vital strategic hub for space exploration and resource extraction.

Furthermore, Lang has become a place of exile for those disliked by the authorities, who work there in the mine, sometimes under harsh conditions. These workers are forced to endure harsh climates and strict controls, leading a life far from freedom.

11. A gas and dust cloud with countless small asteroids, metals, dust, etc.

12. The Oort Cloud is a spherical region surrounding the Solar System at a vast distance. It consists of trillions of icy objects and is thought to be the source of long-period comets. Gravitational perturbations from passing stars can push these objects into the inner part of the system, where they become comets.

7. Rotfront - Tormantus's satellite Rotfront is a moon of Tormantus where terraforming has successfully created a habitable world. Despite being the third most densely populated planet, it is gripped by a perpetual winter, with nighttime temperatures ranging from -30 to -50 degrees Celsius. However, human activity is vibrant here: Rotfront is home to the nation's most renowned academy, as well as six radio telescope bases operating 24/7. Scientists and researchers work tirelessly in these conditions, and underground, hydroponic farms grow food. Ice and snow, collected in massive boilers, are recycled, providing clean water for residents, making Rotfront an important scientific and cultural center in the star system.

8. Siniara is an icy gas giant with distinctive blue hues caused by methane in its atmosphere. It has a unique magnetic field and rotates on its side, making its tilt axis particularly noticeable. Siniara is surrounded by a ring system composed of icy and rocky particles that shimmer in the light of distant stars. The planet's atmosphere is thick and turbulent, creating powerful storms that are natural manifestations of its hostile environment.

9. Noctera is an icy gas giant, renowned for its atmosphere and powerful winds exceeding 2,000 km/h. The planet is surrounded by bright rings and has a cold, dark surface covered in clouds of methane and ammonia. Hidden beneath the ice are mysterious oceans, holding many secrets inaccessible to exploration due to the extreme conditions.

5. Winneta Winnetah is the administrative center of the Yevsan nation and its capital, where all of humanity is concentrated. It was once a truly idyllic place with stunning natural beauty: verdant forests, mountain peaks, and endless oceans. But 60 years ago, during the civil war, the climate changed dramatically due to nuclear bombings. The ice melted, and now the planet is almost completely flooded, leaving only small patches of dry land. This dramatic change impacted the lives of the local inhabitants, forcing them to adapt to a new reality.

Despite the ocean's predominance, Winneta is home to a large population. Floating cities equipped with modern technology are being built here. Winneta is actively engaged in agriculture, growing thousands of tons of rice and harvesting fish from the ocean. The remaining land is used for rare earth metal mining, as well as large factories and repair shops, providing the region with economic stability and opportunities for further development.

6.Thormanthus. It is a massive planet composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. Thanks to its enormous mass and strong gravitational field, it serves as a natural shield for nearby celestial bodies, absorbing impacts from comets and asteroids from the far reaches of space. A telescope orbits Tormanthus, taking images of distant stars and planets beyond its solar system, providing scientists with unique data for research and analysis.

0. Star Solux. This is the central star around which the planets revolve. It emits intense heat and light, creating unique conditions for various planetary environments and sometimes emitting flares that disable electronics throughout the entire solar system.

1. Flamer. This planet always faces the star with one side, resulting in a perpetual heat wave on its surface. A research space base is located on the far side, where scientists study the conditions, but the planet itself is devoid of any other facilities. The base becomes the last bastion for studying this inhospitable environment.

2. Heimat. A planet with a thin atmosphere and a weak magnetic field, it houses an entire underground city that is completely self-sufficient. A water and oxygen purification system allows residents to live comfortably in these conditions. Hydroponic farms and mineral mines are also actively developing here. The city has a repair facility for small and medium-sized spacecraft, making it an important hub for the country.

3. Buyan. This planet has a thick atmosphere and extremely high temperatures. The atmosphere is composed almost entirely of carbon dioxide. Although the planet itself is devoid of life, there is a research station in orbit. Scientists are working on a terraforming project, planned for completion within 180+ years. This will create conditions suitable for life on the planet, freeing it from its harsh climate.

4. Kitezh. A desert planet that completed terraforming just 210 years ago. Formerly the capital of the imperial government, it lost its glory after a civil war 60 years ago, leaving dozens of cities in ruins. Today, the planet is actively rebuilding its destroyed settlements and building new ones. Resources such as an atmosphere, magnetic field, and water are sufficient for comfortable living, making Kitezh an attractive place to live, attracting adventurers and ordinary people alike.

Attitude to Alcohol - Ines is interested in alcohol, especially the atmosphere it creates in social settings. She dreams of trying it with friends, laughing and having fun, but her strict beliefs prevent her from doing so. She zealously defends the view that alcohol is evil and hides her true desires behind a veneer of indifference to such "nonsense."

• Fear of Tormantus - Ines is terrified of the gas giant Tormantus. One day, after hearing about a transport ship that, due to a miscalculation, came too close to Tormantus and was swallowed by its atmosphere, she became terrified of this enormous body. She's terrified even to imagine what it looks like—the enormous planet obscuring her entire field of vision.

• A Habit of Solitude - Ines prefers to spend time alone, using this time to reflect and organize her thoughts. She believes that solitude helps her control her emotions and stay focused.

• A modest passion for cooking - Ines occasionally tries her hand at cooking, though her culinary skills leave much to be desired. Her favorite dish is simple omelets, which she whips up in her rare free moments. Cooking is a way to escape her daily routine, though she doesn't reveal this passion to her colleagues.

• A strong attachment to rare books - Ines collects books, especially those on history and technology. She finds solace in reading them and rereads them frequently to maintain her interest in the topics that fascinate her. It becomes a kind of ritual for her.

• An interest in beautiful women - Ines enjoys observing stylish women on transport ships. Their exquisite clothing and elegant posture attract her attention, and she secretly dreams of one day wearing a beautiful dress and strolling in the same style.

• Dislike of aggressive people - Ines harbors a hidden dislike for angry and aggressive individuals. She believes such behavior interferes with her work, and she tries to avoid interacting with such people.

• Attitude to humor - Those around Ines often mistakenly assume she has no sense of humor. In fact, she does have a sense of humor, but her serious nature prevents her from showing it. She genuinely believes that by maintaining a serious demeanor, she will earn respect.

• Cybernetic nature - Ines is classified as a "semi-replica," meaning she has minimal cybernetic implants compared to other replicas. Her internal organs and most of her body are organic, with the occasional implant.

• Fear of dogs - Ines has an almost panicky fear of dogs. When encountering them, she can freeze in place, which doesn't make her popular among four-legged friends. Interestingly, dogs are also often afraid of her due to her "atypical behavior."

• Love of cats - Despite her fear of dogs, Ines adores cats. She saw them often during her service in the regular army and dreams of having one when she has her own place. She sees cats as sweet and cozy creatures that bring warmth into her life.

• Discipline and order - Ines's discipline is truly outstanding. She has only two sets of uniforms and two sets of bed linen. At the slightest stain, she immediately removes it, maintaining impeccable order. Her clothes are always neatly washed and ironed, even her underwear. Her bed is also always made and neatly maintained. This discipline is the result of instilling in her by the scientists at AEON. Colleagues sometimes jokingly call her a perfectionist.

• A secret passion for drawing - Ines secretly loves drawing. This passion developed from the first days she met Eliza at the AEON Academy. Eliza often drew, and Ines subconsciously adopted this habit. Although her drawing skills leave much to be desired, Ines excels at particularly precise works—blueprints, maps, and building plans.

Ines's Story - Life After School

After completing her training, Ines was assigned to the regular army, where she served in the orbital defense unit. Within six months, she had risen to the rank of lieutenant, despite it being peacetime. However, the AEON deemed her talents and abilities unsuitable for such a low-intensity service.

Just a year later, Ines was transferred to the Penrose Expeditionary Company. Here, exciting adventures awaited her: she traveled across the solar system on cargo and transport spaceships, moving between inhabited worlds.

Ines occasionally ventured far beyond the Oort Belt, where her team scouted gas and dust clouds or tracked mysterious signals, clearly artificial in origin. These signals could belong to alien intelligent life, which, remaining invisible and out of sight of AEON scientists and reconnaissance spacecraft, was studying the solar system and its inhabitants.

Military service and Penrose's expeditionary program remained a heavy burden for Ines's colleagues and subordinates. Her strictness and uncompromising discipline did not foster a friendly atmosphere within the team; furthermore, Ines lacked a sense of humor. There were moments when, alone with her thoughts, Ines felt sad about her failure to fit in, but such thoughts were quickly dispelled by Ines's persuasiveness.

She knew that her work, no matter how difficult, was beneficial to the Nation, and there was no doubt about it. Under her command, things ran smoothly, and work was completed on time. Ines could command respect, but not by punishing others—on the contrary, her "stifling" lectures were so powerful they could lull even the most resilient. Her colleagues weren't afraid of her physical prowess, but they tried not to anger her, because her reprimands were so meticulous, precise, and lengthy that they sometimes took hours.

Within the walls of the AEON Academy, Ines was trained for virtually everything. Scientists created her as a next-generation replica of military technology, with training covering a wide range of skills.

She mastered basic skills, from cleaning and cooking to piloting the orbital Avi, which can fly in space. Ines also studied martial arts and the use of various firearms.

This comprehensive training not only prepared her for military tasks but also enabled her to perform virtually any task. The scientific work was brutal and demanding, but Ines coped with it quite well.

Ines was constantly punished for any misbehavior. Every misstep resulted in either push-ups or a reprimand and a lecture from the scientists. During her "re-education" classes, the importance of love for the Yevsan Nation and patriotism was diligently hammered into her. This approach truly worked: Ines began making fewer mistakes. Even if she did receive reprimands, she subconsciously believed it was all being done to develop her into a better specialist.

Her character was shaped by strict methods: Ines became cool, calculating, and patient. However, this very approach also made her quick-tempered in certain situations and emotionless, making it difficult to show empathy and support. Ines knew that being strong was essential in the academy, but deep down, she longed for something more than simply following orders.

Like every other Replica at the AEON Academy after becoming a Replica, Ines, knowing no one but the scientists and trainers, trusted them implicitly. She didn't question their words or teaching methods, as her social circle was limited to the academy staff. This trust shaped her perception of the world and her belief that all actions are aimed at her development as a specialist and for the good of the Evsan Nation. Even now, in her service, her convictions are as strong as steel, and she remains loyal to the Nation.

Ines has no memory of her life before becoming a replica. Her documents indicate that in life she was a criminal who committed something extremely wrong. As a result, she was sentenced to death. However, thanks to her strong constitution and strong immune system, she was sent to AEON instead of being executed. At AEON, Ines underwent a series of operations that erased her memory as punishment and in accordance with the rules of the replica creation program. This is necessary to "re-educate" others like her.

Transformation into a replica

Surgeries - Numerous surgical procedures and technological modifications altered not only her body but also her mind. Daily physical exercise was part of her rehabilitation, helping her body cope with the cybernetic implants. Memory erasure - Removing all memories was an important step in creating a new identity without the burden of the past. Ines began her conscious life just two years ago, with a clean slate.

After becoming a replica, Ines trained at the AEON Academy, undergoing almost daily medical tests and physical training. Every day was filled with medical measurements, poring over stacks of textbooks, training with trainers, and patriotic education lessons, making her preparation for her new life rigorous and challenging.

In the atmosphere of constant scrutiny from the scientific staff, she missed the warmth of friendship and casual conversation. However, she did manage to make a friend one day—a girl named Eliza, the 12-year-old daughter of one of the scientists who tested Ines. Despite the age difference, they found common ground and communicated whenever possible. It was Eliza who gave Ines her name, naming her after a character from a fairy tale she had read as a child.

An experimental replica of the latest generation of GRPN, Griffin, designed for military-technical purposes but trained to perform almost any task at a basic level of skill. Initially, like any other replica, she had no name, but during her training at the AEON Academy, she befriended the young daughter of one of the staff scientists, and the girl named her Ines.

Ines's character

Ines is a clear-minded person with a practical approach to life. She views the world through the prism of logic and rationality.

Main features:

Pragmatist - For Ines, emotions take second place. She prefers to solve problems based on facts and calculations. Despite her pragmatism, she is drawn to emotional people despite her own unemotional nature.

AEON's education - Reading and knowledge make her confident in any conversation. Ines is able to find the right solutions even in difficult-to-calculate situations.

Physically strong - She's not only smart, but also strong. This gives her confidence in difficult situations.

Not always emotional – Ines can feel empathy, but she has a hard time expressing it. If someone is upset, she simply pats them on the shoulder and says dryly, "Don't be sad." That's all she can manage.

Distance in relationships - Ines is friendly and good at maintaining friendships when necessary, but prefers to maintain personal space, avoiding too much close attachment.

Hot-tempered, Ines reacts quickly when someone tries to boss her around, especially if that person doesn't have official authority. At such moments, she can become extremely angry and aggressive. Stubborn - She often finds it difficult to admit she's wrong, even in simple matters. This stubborn nature can get her into awkward situations. A thirst for knowledge: If Ines realizes she's wrong, she doesn't back down. In her free time, she immerses herself in the topic of the dispute to prevent similar mistakes from happening again. Growing Through Mistakes - This process of self-improvement becomes important to her because she is afraid of being ridiculed.