Arknights: Endfield

Terra is a distant planet, the home of the present civilization on Talos-II — yet the relationship between these two worlds is profoundly complex.

In the distant past, the ancestors of Terran Civilization originally inhabited Talos-II, later venturing to Terra where they built a glorious civilization amidst Catastrophes. One hundred and fifty-two years ago, they crossed through the Cosmic Gate once more, returning from Terra to Talos-II. While most celebrated this as "Paving the Way", those few who knew the historical truth would whisper another term for it — "The Homecoming".

Terra stands as the primordial birthplace of Originium, where the "Prime Veins" first emerged and vast crystalline clusters dominate the landscape. Its resource abundance dwarfs anything found on present-day Talos-II.

From the moment humanity first crossed the Cosmic Gate, scholars have tirelessly attempted to determine the celestial relationship between Terra and Talos-II through comparative astrometrics, searching the skies of Talos-II for any trace of their lost homeworld. Yet to this day, such research has made no conclusive evidence to pinpoint Terra's location among the stars.

Talos-II is a natural satellite of the gas giant named Talos[2].

The poineers of Terra re-opened the Æthergate and first stepped foot upon this moon 152 years ago. Talos-II has a nitrogen-rich atmosphere, enough oxygen for life, and sufficient greenhouse gases to keep it warm. However, the alien sun and the massive gas giant that looms in the skies are constant reminders for the pioneers of the countless light-years that exist between their current location and their distant homes.

Fortunately, the great mountain ranges, crisscrossing river system, and rich vegetation cover gave rise to a rather resilient biosphere. After the Æthergate collapsed, the Terrans survived on Talos-II for well over a century. Natural resources have been essential to supporting the livelihood of local populations. For generations, the stranded Terrans and their descendants built and expanded various outposts and towns across this new world, and created footholds for civilizations.

Elders:
Draco - European/Western dragons
Lung - Chinese/Eastern dragons

Ancients
Aegir - Aquatic animals
Anaty - Racoons, red pandas and skunks
Caprinae - Goats and sheep
Cautus - Leporids
Elafia - Deer and giraffes
Feline - Feliforms except lions
Forte - Bovines and camelids
Kuranta - Horses
Liberi - Birds and bird-like mythological creatures
Lupo - Wolves
Perro - Dogs
Phidia - Serpents
Savra - Lizards and salamanders
Ursus - Bears
Vouivre - Lesser dragons, prominently wyverns
Vulpo - Foxes
Zalak - Rodents, opposums, and insectivorans

Teekaz:
Sarkaz - Demons in Abrahamic religions
Anasa - Asuras and rakshashas in Hindu-Buddhist mythology
Durin - Dwarves in fantasy works
Sankta - Angels in Abrahamic religions
Djall - Deceitful demon in Islamic eschatology
Nachzehrer - Ghouls in Arabic folklore
Vampire - Eponymous bloodsuckers in mythologies and fantasy works

Wuling Scientific Developmental District. Part of Hongshan Academy of Sciences.

The Wuling region is a lush area with dense bamboo forests and clean rivers. The region is home to various kinds of unique flora and fauna such as pantailbeasts and grovenymphs. The people of Wuling have been careful not to disrupt the natural enviornment while planning their transportation systems. This is demonstrated in the lack of artificial structures in Jingyu Valley, leaving wild animal lairs untouched.[1]

Beneath the tranquil rivers lies the largest documented Blight rift on Talos-II, known officially as the Wuling Very Large Rift (Wuling VLR). The rift is a deep geological rupture that spans the entire territory, representing the largest documented Æther rift within known Band boundaries. Blight spreading from the rift's epicenter transforms natural groundwater into liquid Blight, which periodically surges to the surface like waves, leading people to call such events as Blight Tide. The contamination zone continues expanding outward, demonstrating persistent territorial advancement over time.

The earliest known settlement in Wuling is Qingbo Stockade, located along the riverside. Folk historians believe that the foundation of Qingbo Stockade occurred some time during the Humiliation War, long predating Wuling City. The war caused many people to lose hope in the future of the Civilization Band, so several pioneers of Yan chose to move away from Hongshan. Within the mountains, they discovered a source of clear water that was not contaminated by the Blight and decided to permanently settle there. The Tianshi used a Yanese irrigation machine to ensure that the water would remain Blight-free.

In the year 132 of the Talosian calendar, the Tianshi of the Hongshan Academy of Sciences (HAS) worked together with Endfield Industries to prepare their Fourth Scientific Survey for Expansion. The Tianshi arrived and constructed a Science Station to monitor the giant rift located in the region. Initially staffed by just 113 Tianshi and laborers, the Station gradually expanded to accommodate over a thousand residents. The Science Station was named Wuling; Wu stands for "the pacifying force of martial might", while Ling stands for "the riparian ridge denying the Blight." Wuling subsequently became the official name of the region.

The HAS researchers at the Science Station poured all their resources into creating something that could potentially eliminate the Blight for good. By combining Originium technologies and knowledge about the Feranmut Sui, the Tianshi successfully created Xiranite in Talosian Year 140. Two years later, in Year 142, the Tianshi at Wuling Science Station attempted to sever the connection between the central rift and its branch systems using Xiranite, hoping to contain the fissure's expansion.

Initially, the experiment appears to have succeeded, as the Rift stopped expanding. However, all Blight matter near the rift started "accumulating" and a secondary rupture suddenly burst forth. Both the science station and prototype Xiranite facilities were completely consumed by the Blight Tide. HAS had invested its entire SAR capacity but failed to extricate any of the scientists trapped within the facility. The remaining Tianshi promptly sealed off the disaster site, now known as the North Wuling Exclusion Zone, which has since been constantly guarded by the Yinglung Special Task Force (YSTF).

Later that same year, a tragedy occurred when people from Qingbo Stockade attempted to rob a Wuling supply caravan. Trying to use the bad weather and poor visibility for their advantage, they made a grave mistake.

Thanks to years of hard effort, Wuling City is now both a thriving residential zone and a core scientific research district.

In the present day, a new crisis arose in Talosian Calendar Year 152, when the Bonekrushers began to infiltrate the Wuling region under the command of their leader, Nefarith.

Support from Endfield Industries helped alleviate the crisis caused by limited Xiranite production yields. Xiranite Nexus development was then restarted to seek a permanent solution for the threat posed by the Wuling VLR.

Tianshi used their Arts in defence, not knowing who attacked them. The raid ended in multiple casualties with one of them was previous leader of Stockaders—Ruan Yi's father. After the incident, relations between Qingbo Stockade and Wuling City worsened, and the two factions been in open conflict ever since.

Following the disaster, one of the surviving Tianshi named Zhuang Fangyi took charge in rebuilding Wuling. Under her leadership, the people of Wuling continued the development of Xiranite, inventing advanced hydraulic control systems, and constructed new homes for themselves. Tianshi Zhuang Fangyi led the Novel Xiranite-Based Materials Project, which included development of the Xiranite Nexus, an experimental device which could unleash sudden emissions of Xiranite energy that react with Æther energy to seal the Rift. However, after multiple rounds of iterations that failed to deliver the desired results, its development was temporarily suspended.

HAS shifted their strategy from trying to forcibly close the Wuling VLR through Xiranite concentration to targeted Blight Tide containment. In Year 143, the HAS successfully deployed Wuling's first and largest experimental Tianshi Pillar, known as the Marker Stone. The Marker Stone subsequently became the core of the Xiranite Dam that stretches across Wuling.

In order to mitigate the threat of the Blight Tide, the Tianshi Pillar Array was constructed along the edge of the city. The pillars continuously disperse Xiranite particles into the atmosphere and water systems to prevent them from being transformed into liquid Blight. The array can also block the coming of Blight Tides and automatically eliminate Aggeloi threats. Multiple Tianshi Pillars were also placed in strategic locations across Wuling. Furthermore, a monitoring station was constructed on the outskirts of the city to monitor Blight activity and depth readings.

Wuling City is a city affiliated with the Hongshan Academy of Sciences located within the Wuling Scientific Developmental District on Talos-II. Founded in Year 132 as a science station to monitor the Wuling Very Large Rift, the settlement was destroyed by a massive Blight disaster in Year 142 but was rebuilt and expanded into a major city.

Characterized by its arrays of Tianshi Pillars and extensive hydraulic infrastructure, Wuling City serves as the foremost frontier for monitoring Æther activities and studying rifts and Blight environments for both HAS and the Civilization Band.

Fangxing Avenue: The heart of Wuling City's rapid economic growth and prosperity. A lively district with a large of variety of shops, from Da Pan's spicy hot pot restaurant to Chubby Lung merchandise stores.

Institute of Material Sciences: A valuable research institute located in the southern part of the city, where the Tianshi focus on the development on Xiranite and related technologies. The building also serves as an archive documenting much of the city's scientific research over the years.

Bureau of Swordmancers: Also known as Hongshan Swordmancers or HS.Swords, the Bureau is an important research and production institution directly managed by the HAS. The Bureau is responsible for the research, development, and production of high-quality equipment and weaponry for HAS and the entirety of the Civilization Band.

Tianshi Bureau Academy: One of many Tianshi Bureau Academies across Hongshan's scientific development districts. The academy is responsible in pursuing various scientific research projects and training more Tianshi for the HAS and the Civilization Band.

Main Pillar Office: The office of Wuling City's Viceroy, Tianshi Zhuang Fangyi. Located at the top of the Xiranite Dam, all of Wuling City can be seen from its windows.

Qingbo Stockade is a small, independent riverside community located in the outskirts of Wuling City, within the wider region of the Wuling Scientific Developmental District administered by the Hongshan Academy of Sciences (HAS). Founded over a century ago, the Stockade is a largely self-sufficient settlement built around a natural water source known as the Ancestral Spring. Despite their proximity to Wuling City, the Stockaders have long maintained a tense and frequently hostile relationship with the Tianshi of the Hongshan Academy of Sciences.

Qingbo Stockade was founded during the Humiliation War, a period of significant unrest that followed the end of the First Aggeloi War. Following the loss of the Cosmic Gate, the post-war situation on Talos-II saw collapsing infrastructure, mass refugee movements, and widespread instability as settlers struggled to accept that return to Terra was no longer possible. The political aftermath of the war also caused growing unrest within the Tianshi Bureau, the predecessor of the Hongshan Academy of Sciences.

Disputes surrounding the Black Hole Protocol led to increasing factionalism within the Tianshi Bureau, and Tianshi Ruan, a Tianshi who had repeatedly and unsuccessfully petitioned his peers to address the worsening instability, became increasingly disillusioned with the Bureau's refusal to intervene. Eventually, the Bureau's continued inaction convinced Ruan and a number of like-minded followers to defect from the Bureau, and Ruan subsequently led a group of refugees and disillusioned Tianshi out of the Hongshan Crater and into the mountains, where they later established Qingbo Stockade.

Valley IV is a frontier production region chosen by the UWST. It is located along the fringes of the Civilization Band. When the Aggeloi War finally ended, the UWST directed its focus at Valley IV due to the rich mineral wealth of the region. However, a disastrous accident deprived Valley IV of its Great Originium Oak and the UWST became more conservative in future investments. In recent years, Endfield has expanded the Hub Base site in Valley IV for carrying out Techno-Protocol testing and production of Protocol facilities. In essence, Endfield investments kept the Valley IV economy afloat for the time being.

The Hub: The command HQ of Endfield Industries in Valley IV. INFO While exploring the Hub, you may occasionally stumble across blocked areas. To gain access to these areas, try using the Automated Industry Complex (AIC) to transmit electricity to specific terminals and power on mechanisms such as activator and bounce device.

Aburrey Quarry: Named after a past hero, the Aburrey Quarry has been the longest-serving production base in Valley IV. INFO Workers at the Quarry often use tower cranes to transport stones and other cargo. Find the tower crane control panel and interact with it to operate the crane and create paths to other areas. You can also use the Endministrator's special ability to repair damaged tower cranes.

Origin Lodespring: A resource-rich area with abundant ore and minerals. Used to be the home of a giant Originium wonder. A couple of special Ankhors have been continuously emitting shockwaves in the Origin Lodespring. Break their cores to destroy these Ankhors and put an end to the shockwaves. Originium branches can generate a protective shield. Get behind the shield to protect yourself against the shockwaves.

Originium Science Park: Located to the west of The Hub, the Originium Science Park serves as the primary hub of research and scientific development of Valley IV. The local research center directs most of its focus towards research related to the Æther, Blight, and Originium. Such projects include the possibility of creating artificial Catastrophes to cultivate more Originium and reviving the Great Originium Oak.

Power Plateau: The Power Plateau acts as a massive industrial and tactical zone containing several key locations;
Reconstruction HQ: The central Outpost base for player operations in the region.
Æther Test Site: A specialized facility where advanced tests are conducted.
Originium Power Plant: A core industrial facility supplying energy across the plateau.
Bonekrusher Warcamp: An aggressive enemy strongpoint found within the zone.
Old Dorms & Evacuation Zone: Ruined sectors reflecting the area's hazardous history.

Endfield Industries is an independent, pioneering technology and industrial corporation tasked with surveying, building, and expanding human civilization across the dangerous planet Talos-II. Founded by partners including Rhodes Island, the company focuses on Originium-based technology, resource automation, and overworld infrastructure development to secure a future in an untamed world.

Endfield acts as a specialized logistics and development firm designed to make the hostile environment of Talos-II habitable. The company is dedicated to the "Zeroth Directive," which involves comprehensive colonization and overcoming ecological threats.

Endfield is known for developing the Automated Industry Complex (AIC), which allows for the rapid deployment of factories and automated production lines.

The company operates the OMV Dijiang, a unique orbital spaceship that serves as the central headquarters and hub for the player's operations.

Beyond construction, Endfield handles geological surveys, resource extraction, and defending the frontier from threats like the Blight.

In the recorded history of Talos-II, the Endministrator stands as a key guardian who protected civilization on this planet and saved humanity from multiple catastrophic disasters. The Endmin's heroic deeds have given rise to many stories, tales, and even rumors.

A reserved and highly capable leader, the Endministrator serves as the operational head of Endfield Industries’ frontier efforts on Talos-II. Awakening from long-term hibernation with no memory of their past, they nonetheless display exceptional combat instincts and strategic judgment that suggest a far more complicated history.

On the battlefield, the Endministrator fights at close range, combining disciplined swordsmanship with steady battlefield awareness. Their calm demeanor under pressure makes them a reliable anchor for any squad, capable of holding the line while directing broader operations.

Despite their composed exterior, many within the organization treat the Endministrator with a mixture of trust and caution. Records and rumors alike imply they have played a decisive role in past planetary crises — though the details remain classified or forgotten.

The Endministrator's mysterious mastery over Originium and the Protocol Network, along with the Endmin's need for periodic long-term hibernation, is one of Endfield's most important secrets.

Calm, observant, and quietly authoritative. They speak little but act decisively, giving the impression of deep experience beneath their amnesia. Dependable and composed under pressure, they carry an air of mystery that keeps others slightly on edge.

Unlike many inhabitants of Terra, the Endministrator appears to be a normal human, with no animal ears, tails, or horns. Wears a futuristic, tactical, and slightly bulky outfit, often featuring a white/light-colored, heavily armored coat over a dark bodysuit.

OMV Dijiang is a massive, stationary spacecraft orbiting Talos-II, acting as the main headquarters and residential area for Endfield Industries. It is an Originium-powered vessel (Originium-powered Multi-surface Vessel) serving as the hub for managing operators, resources, and logistical operations.

It houses the Protocol-Originium core, powering the Tele-Protocol (TP) and Automated Industry Complex (AIC), making it crucial for technical operations

Originium is an energy-rich, black, semi-transparent crystalline mineral that acts as the foundational resource for technology, survival, and "Arts" on the planet Talos-II. While it serves as the primary source of industrial power, it is also highly hazardous, causing a dangerous, crystallizing disease known as Oripathy. Originium possesses exceptional energy density and can be refined or combusted directly to power civilization.

It is the basis for all industrial production on Talos-II, including "Originium boilers" and advanced machinery. It enables the use of Arts—specialized, often magical, abilities used for combat and utility.

Originium possesses exceptional energy density and can be refined or combusted directly to power civilization.

Oripathy is a dangerous, incurable, and progressive disease caused by exposure to Originium, a mineral powering technology on the planet Talos-II. While often fatal, it is treatable in Endfield via modern suppressants, acting more like a manageable, chronic condition than an immediate death sentence.

When Originium particles enter the bloodstream (via inhalation or contact), they assimilate with tissues, causing Oripathy. This disease causes severe illness, genetic mutations, and, in advanced stages, results in the body partially crystallizing.

In Endfield, the disease is managed with specialized "Oripathy Suppressants," which alleviate symptoms and prevent the body from turning entirely into crystal.

Originium Arts or simply Arts is the umbrella term for abilities to manipulate and transform matter and energy using the power provided by Originium in the world of Arknights. It is the primary "magic system" or, more appropriately, "super science system".

Elemental bases: Heat (fire), Cryo (Ice), Electric and Nature.

the Æther (often referred to as the Ætherside) is a central, mysterious element tied to a dangerous, overlapping dimension. It acts as a source of corruption, a power source, and a primary threat on the planet Talos-II.

An alternate, chaotic dimension that overlaps with realspace, particularly in areas with high "depth" readings.

Landbreakers are violent, nomadic raider gangs and warbands operating outside the Civilization Band on Talos-II. They are adept at surviving the harsh wilderness, making a living through robbery, scavenging, and banditry. Often depicted as cruel, they are a primary antagonist force hindering industrial expansion, with major groups including the Bonekrushers, Pack, and Sandreavers.

The concept originated with Jakub Meissen, a former hero who became a warlord 90 years after the settlers arrived on Talos-II, creating a massive raider army.

They act as an opposing force to Endfield Industries, with major clans sometimes using specialized equipment or methods linked to the Blight.

Unlike many inhabitants of Talos-II, they appear to be almost entirely human in form, lacking common beast-like features such as horns, tails, or animal ears. They are characterized by strange, alien-like wires or cables attached to their bodies, particularly around the eye area.
Their attire is rugged and scavenged, often featuring "weird" or unique helmets and functional, industrial-style armor.
Their aesthetic has been compared to vampiric or "blood-sucker" tropes, further emphasizing an eerie, inhuman quality despite their human shape.

Nefarith is the enigmatic, leather-clad leader of the Bonekrushers clan, known for her aggressive, high-threat raids. She transforms average raiders into a dangerous force, wielding advanced combat skills, potential ties to Aggeloi forces, and a mysterious, intimidating demeanor.

She uses "hazefyre", a gas that enhances physical strength but causes neurotoxic/hallucinogenic effects.

Medium-length dark magenta / wine-purple hair, slightly messy but intentional, the bangs fall unevenly across her forehead. Bright crimson-pink eyes with a sharp, confident glint. Long, pointed ears, angled slightly outward.
Wears a tight, black tactical bodysuit with a semi-gloss finish. Shoulder armor with sharp, angular plating. Buckled straps across the chest and shoulders and a high collar.

Dominant, composed, and self-assured. A subtle, crooked smirk—confident, teasing, and faintly mocking.

The Blight is a hazardous, otherworldly phenomenon on Talos-II that manifests as fluorescent, color-shifting "Active Blight" (including floods/tides) and, later, "Static Blight". It acts as a form of environmental, temporal, and spatial destruction—capable of erasing or altering matter. It stems from the planet's hazardous environment, sometimes transforming flora, and can be neutralised by Xiranite

Hazefyre is a dangerous, mysterious gaseous material to the Blight, used by the Bonekrusher faction to enhance physical strength while causing hallucinations and neurotoxicity. It corrupts creatures and soldiers, inducing extreme aggression and insanity.

It twists creatures and enemies, making them stronger but insane, temporarily boosting strength.

GENDER: Female
RACE: Phidia

Director Qin serves as the director of the Valley IV Hub Base, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the facility and it's surrounding area.

She is characterized by using a high-register, formal language, and "dazed and blank expression," which often reflects her intense focus or deep, distant contemplation when surveying the Power Plateau.

Shoulder length red hair and green eyes, outward pointed ears.

GENDER: Male
RACE: Liberi

Andre Zlotareed is a senior engineer of Endfield Industries and serves as the chief engineer behind the Automated Industry Complex

He is characterized by his background in a modest village on Talos-II, pursuing a better life in the city, and is noted for his role as a knowledgeable, sometimes talkative, and skilled, yet physically weaker, "intellectual" character.

An owl-man with white feathers, yellow eyes and glasses.

CODENAME: Perlica
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Endfield Industries
DOB: March 16
RACE: Liberi
WEAPON: Arts Unit (Drones)
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Electric
AGE: Early-to-mid 20's

Perlica is the calm and capable Supervisor of Endfield Industries, managing the ship Dijiang, and overseeing the development of Protocol-Originium technology. She is a Liberi character known for her cool demeanor and role as a guide and tactician.

She manages Endfield Industries' operations, promotes technology, and acts as the company's spokesperson. Despite high pressure, she maintains a composed and decisive attitude.

She has blonde hair and light blue eyes, with small wings on her head.
Tech-focused aesthetic with distinct, often misaligned clothing that includes an off-the-shoulder jacket, light-colored clothing underneath, and specific red and blue accents.

CODENAME: Chen Qianyu
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Endfield Industries
DOB: August 18
RACE: Lung
WEAPON: Sword
AGE: 20 years old

Chen Qianyu is an operator at Endfield Industries and a core member of the Crisis Team.

From a young age, she trained in martial arts under the guidance of her mother and at Tanjian Hall. Her dedication earned her outstanding combat capabilities and a mental fortitude rarely seen among her peers. Though she has never laid eyes on the legendary Chi Xiao, she proudly upholds her self-developed Chi Xiao Swordmancy, and wields it in the name of justice.

After years of roaming Talos-II alone with her sword, Chen Qianyu joined Endfield at Perlica's invitation. Her upbeat nature and fierce enthusiasm drive her to tackle every urgent challenge without hesitation.

Long black hair tied into two pigtails, with blue and pink horns and a blue and pink scaled tail.
Wears a blue and green costume, often described as a, uniform, that includes a top, outer skirt, inner skirt, and a jacket or coat

CODENAME: Wulfgard
GENDER: Male
AUTHENTICATION: The Pack
DOB: November 16
RACE: Lupo
WEAPON: Duel Handcannons
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Heat
AGE: 20's-30's

Catello Wulfgard Luppino is member of the Landbreaker clan known as The Pack, a Landbreaker mercenary living on the fringes of the Civilization Band, now serving on the Crisis Team at Endfield Industries.
Despite his youth, Wulfgard is already well-acquainted with the ficklest nature of humanity. But rather than breaking him, those experiences have given him a maturity far beyond his age. He doesn't seek conflicts, and when in doubt, he prefers to avoid direct confrontation. He is also skilled in stealth and recon combat operations. To complete his mission, the mercenary can even travel with his foes and deal the lethal strike when the enemies least expect it.

Described as a "lone wolf" who prefers bearing responsibilities on his own and often requests to be assigned to solo operations. He is described as having a cold exterior but is a reliable, efficient, and thorough operator.

Short, choppy black hair, often depicted with a prominent white streak or highlight. Sharp amber eyes. Black wolf-like ears and a black and white wolf-like tail.
A signature short, cropped red jacket or vest, often worn over a black or dark base layer. A dark, form-fitting top or shirt beneath the jacket. Tactical pants, often dark in color, gloves with metal claws.

He is the older brother of Rossi, he is Italian and often speaks Italian.

CODENAME: Rossi
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: The Pack
DOB: March 10
RACE: Lupo
WEAPON: Sword
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Heat
AGE: 13-15 years old.

Rossina, younger sister of Wulfgard and the Pearl of the Pack. In a feud between the Pack and the Bonekrushers, many elder wolves paid a bloody price to rescue her. The blood that day stained her swaddling blanket red...

Wulfgard operates independently from the clan for years, but the Pack required a leader, and Rossi accepted that responsibility. She has always felt that her brother, who rose to fame at a young age, should be the one leading the entire Pack, and she constantly reminds and urges him to do so. While the elders of the clan hope Rossi can spend more time doing what she loves at her age, she ultimately cannot lift the weight of "responsibility" from her heart. She strives to become more reliable and powerful for the sake of her family and her clan.

Rossi, who longs for heroic tales, occasionally fantasizes that one day she will be able to fight alongside a legendary hero. This is the bit of "me time" she reserves for herself.

She's normally very confident and headstrong, but becomes shy around the Endministrator.

Red riding hood style clothing, with a red bladed cape. Blonde hair and golden eyes.

She is Italian, and often speaks Italian.

CODENAME: Lifeng
GENDER: Male
AUTHENTICATION: Hongshan Academy of Sciences
DOB: July 16
RACE: Anasa
WEAPON: Polearm
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Electric
AGE: 16 years old

Lifeng, born in Wuling City, now interns at the Specialist Tech Division of Endfield Industries.
Back in Wuling, Lifeng's mind and personality made him popular with his peers and elders. Years of guidance from Da Pan have honed his spear-fighting skills, arming him for his pursuit of justice. Few would guess from his cheerful demeanor the shadow he carries — an accident that shattered his once-happy family and cost him an arm. Yet hardship has never dimmed his fire. He continues to grow with sincerity and passion, yearning for the day he can take on greater responsibilities. Someday, he will stand tall on his own and return to protect the home that waits for him.

16 years old, noted for maturity beyond his age.

Lifeng has a high-tech chrome-plated arm (a "Xiranite Powered" prosthesis) that replaced a lost limb following a tragic accident. He is often described as having a polished, somewhat youthful look suitable for an intern and novice traveler, yet with an eye toward future responsibilities. Short light green hair and purple eyes. Tall black horns and a long thin black tail with and arrow shaped tip.

CODENAME: Laevatain
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Rhodes Island
DOB: Unknown
RACE: Sarkaz
WEAPON: Sword
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Heat
AGE: Unknown–but over 18

Laevatain is a Rhodes Island operator who joined Endfield at the Endministrator's direct recommendation. Under the framework agreement between the two companies, she serves as an operator directly under the Endministrator's command.
Before joining Endfield Industries, Laevatain roamed the world alone, pursuing a goal she could call her own. Because of that journey, and her formidable skill in solo combat, people often mistake her for "someone you can't talk to." In truth, the opposite is closer to reality. It's only that her earnest, forthright nature sometimes comes across too strongly, giving rise to misunderstanding.
At times, though, she speaks in ways that confound others, often circling back to the subject of "memory," as if she were purposefully trying to separate herself from who she is.

She often wields flames, yet craves ice cream just as much. To her, maybe that contradiction feels perfectly natural.

Laevatain is a reconvener, described as a "Ser" or clone created from data left behind by the original Sarkaz operator Surtr. Unlike other reconveners, she has "delusional memories"—a chaotic mix of experiences that are not truly her own. She journeys through a memory-constructed space searching for her identity, grappling with fractured, non-original memories and a sentient sword, ultimately deciding to forge her own future rather than dwelling on lost pasts.

stylish, dark combat uniform featuring a corset-style top, reminiscent of a "battle-damaged" or tactical-chic aesthetic. Short red hair and magenta eyes. Black and red spiked horns.

A unique feature on her lower back is a reddish-black, rosette-like object or metallic ring. It is described as a piece of a "dead god's soul" that appears to move on its own and interact with her.

CODENAME: Fluorite
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Endfield Industries
DOB: June 21
RACE: Phidia
WEAPON: Duel Handcannons
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Nature
AGE: 22-29 years old

A member of Operations Team Z7 in Endfield, Fluorite is responsible for scouting and disrupting enemy lines. Her command of street rules and dirty tricks rivals her sharpshooting, sparing the team from countless troubles. Hailing from the frontier at the edge of the Civilization Band, she sharpened her eye through constant migrations and wandering. More often than not, she simply sits in the corner with a faint smile, leaving others with the unsettling sense that every flaw has already been laid bare under her gaze.
But don't mistake her for empathetic. Fluorite's knack for reading people gives her exceptional instincts on the battlefield, but also leaves her dangerously good at stirring people up with just a few words — making her the team's most unpredictable source of trouble.

Her outfit is a skin-tight suit, which fits the trend of some Endfield operators having highly stylized, form-fitting, or even "leotard-style" outfit. She is often described as having a "sneaky" or "cunning" look. Green hair and green eyes. Long green scales tail.

CODENAME: Yvonne
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Endfield Industries
DOB: May 9
RACE: Vouivre
WEAPON: Dual Handcannons
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Cryo
AGE: Early-to-mid 20's

Yvonne is an operator in the Specialist Tech Division of Endfield Industries, currently responsible for research on Æther, Blight and related devices.
At first glance, Yvonne looks like your typical rebellious fashionista — painting her horns, tail, and nails in eye-popping colors. She'll skip out on academic conferences just to snag the latest fashion magazines and pop albums. Drawn to all things new and unconventional, Yvonne has a knack for staying one step ahead of the trends, always marching to the beat of her own drum.
But no one can deny that she is a true genius. Even back in her school days, she was racking up accolades in scientific research that others could only dream of. Everyone expected her to join a top-tier research institute and lead the charge in her field. Instead, Yvonne turned her back on it all and chose to join Endfield.

A blend of high-tech gear and street fashion, which she personally modifies, described as "chic" and "rebellious", dominated by shades of pink, green, and black, making her stand out among more traditional operator outfits.

She paints her black horns, large green tail, and nails in vibrant colors. Long pink hair in pigtails and blue eyes.

CODENAME: Pogranichnik
GENDER: Male
AUTHENTICATION: Rhodes Island
DOB: July 23
RACE: Liberi
WEAPON: Sword
AGE: Unknown–but over 18

Pogranichnik is a Rhodes Island operator assigned to Endfield Industries where he serves as a military consultant under the framework agreement between the two companies.
With deep knowledge of military theory and hard-won experience in team combat, Pogranichnik leads his unit through even the most unexpected crises. Once commander of the Shieldguard Banner in the Order of Steel Oath, he and his troops came to be regarded as among the most reliable on the front lines against the Aggeloi. But as the situation on Talos-II grew increasingly complex, he joined Endfield Industries without hesitation. He firmly believes that the Endministrator will lead Talos-II onto a new path, just as he once envisioned.

He acts as a "Living Banner" on the field, utilizing a "Shieldguard Banner, Forward" ultimate that brings in summoned defenders to assist in combat.

He wears a black, sleek military uniform as part of the Iron Oath Army faction. He has grey eyes, long silvery hair and a prominent, fluffy tail that features a braided detail matching his weapon. Small wings flattened on the sides of his head.

He is Russian, and often speaks Russian.

CODENAME: Gilberta
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Rhodes Island
DOB: November 28
RACE: Vulpo
WEAPON: Arts Unit
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Nature
AGE: Physical age of 18-22, but chronologically over 500 years old

Gilberta is a Rhodes Island operator assigned to Endfield Industries under the framework agreement between the two companies. She serves as a Messenger in the Specialist Tech Division. Skilled in an exceptionally rare form of Originium Arts, she is capable of controlling gravity around her.
At Endfield, Gilberta is in charge of mail and intel delivery across multiple bases and outposts. Her duties often require her to travel along the boundaries between the Civilization Band and the frontier, but she seems to really enjoy the job. Recently she even started asking for more challenging missions in high-risk areas to hone her skills.
Warfarin admitted that Gilberta's upbeat nature, paired with a hint of unease and hope for the future, once left her both surprised and a little nostalgic.

Her aesthetic revolves around the "messenger" trope, often seen looking at the horizon or documenting her journey, reflecting a personality that is cheerful yet burdened by the responsibility to bring happiness to others

She wears practical yet fashionable attire suited for travel and carries a "blank sheet of paper" or notebook, often referred to as her diary, which she is deeply attached to. Her design features a mix of high-end streetwear and refined utility. Long brown hair in pigtails and red eyes. Tail brown fox ears and a brown tail.

CODENAME: Tangtang
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Qingbo Stockade
DOB: November 29
RACE: Feline
WEAPON: Duel Handcannons
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Cryo
AGE: Over 18

Tangtang, the Supreme Chief of Qingbo Stockade. She is straightforward, values loyalty, and acts with a free-spirited and unconstrained nature. She loves freedom and playing in the water, but hates betrayal. Once she recognizes you as her friend, she will go to any lengths to support you.

As an infant, Tangtang was placed in a bamboo basket by someone unknown and drifted down the river to Qingbo Stockade, where she was adopted by the Stockaders and became one of their own. In the eyes of many, she is still a child in need of pampering, but in her heart, she has long since resolved to shoulder the future of Qingbo Stockade.

Despite having experienced many setbacks, she remains full of passion for the world. In order to find answers to her questions and to better develop Qingbo Stockade, Tangtang has joined Endfield Industries.

She appears as a young, energetic character. Short white and black hair and blue eyes, depicted wearing an outfit that mixes practical adventurer gear with unique elements of her "Chief" status. Associated with icy colors, featuring white, light blue, and grey tones in her abilities and visual effects, reflecting her Cryo affinity. Black and white furry tiger ears and tail.

She is Chinese, and often speaks Chinese.

CODENAME: Ardelia
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Rhodes Island
DOB: October 18
RACE: Caprinae
WEAPON: Arts Unit
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Nature
AGE: Physical age is early 20's, chronological age is unknown.

Ardelia is a Rhodes Island operator assigned to Endfield Industries where she serves as an expert geologist under the framework agreement between the two companies.
Ardelia's early work centered on volcanoes, but today her research extends into Ætherside and geological disasters. She spends most of her time in the field, venturing alone into disaster sites to collect samples, analyze structures, and develop theories that have become the cornerstone of Endfield's Blight countermeasures.
Always humble and polite, she carries an inner strength that never seems to run dry. To her, happiness is simple: climbing another mountain, walking another path, hearing the voices of the world, and uncovering the hidden wonders of this planet.
And if you can become good friends with Ardelia, then Mr. Dolly is sure to like you too.

She is recognized for a youthful appearance that belies a more mature, experienced background. She is associated with a distinctive "Mr. Dolly" character, riding a pink sheep during battle. Long light brown hair in a side ponytail and pink eyes. Small white ram horns and brown and white sheep ears.

CODENAME: Last Rite
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Seš'qa
DOB: November 12
RACE: Sarkaz
WEAPON: Greatsword
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Cryo
AGE: 17-18 years old

Before the Sarkaz of the floating city found her, Last Rite was a kind-hearted girl adopted by a Caprinae gravekeeper couple. Shaped by their teachings, the young Nachzehrer refused to disturb the dead, resisting her instinct to feed. But that restraint left her reeling with hunger, and her insecurity made her shrink away from others.
A chance encounter revealed Last Rite's potential to Seš'qa. Enticed by the promise of "well-paid temp work" and "training to suppress instincts," she came to be known among merchants as the Princess of the War Court. Now, clad in a Witching Hour prototype combat suit, she wields frost and steel for Endfield's cause — both to fulfill her contract and to strive toward the peaceful future that Endfield has set before her.

She is associated with the "Nachzehrer" (a type of undead/rotting entity in folklore), Described as a strong, physically imposing female character ("6ft of muscle"), projecting a solid and resilient presence.

Her design heavily incorporates cold, wintery, or "frost armor" elements, often depicted in functional yet elegant combat gear, described as a mix of a "priestess" style and a "cannibal-by-nature" theme. Long blue hair and red eyes. Lomg ears and a black scaled tail.

CODENAME: Arclight
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Hannabit Circuit
DOB: January 3
RACE: Kuranta
WEAPON: Sword
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Electric
AGE: 18-to-early 20's

Arclight is a Songseeker who joined Endfield Industries at the recommendation of Aldertone Orisha. She now serves as a field operator and a technical consultant for machinery and vehicles.
No one roaming the wildlands could escape the grip of starvation and disasters, no matter how clever or capable they may think themselves to be. Misfortune struck Arclight hard. The wildlands consumed her entire family, leaving her the only survivor. However, fortune also smiled upon her when a group of Hannabit Circuit Songseekers found and saved her from the brink of death.
The Hannabit Circuit accepted her. There, she quickly learned how to survive in a harsh landscape and follow the example of the Paragons from hannas to help those in need. Today, she roams the wildlands to teach more souls the way of surviving in the unforgiving world of Talos-II.
Arclight may come across as cold and brusque at first, but her minimalist philosophy has proven exceptionally effective for surviving in the wildlands.

She has dark or tan skin, often depicted with a cool, greyish undertone, and wears tactical gear suitable for the harsh, untamed environments of Talos-II. She is often portrayed with a practical, somewhat minimalist aesthetic, fitting her backstory as a survivor who teaches others to endure in the wildlands. Long white hair with blue streaks in bubble braid pigtails and blue eyes. White horse ears and a pong white tail.

CODENAME: Camille
GENDER: Male
AUTHENTICATION: Seš'qa
DOB: November 20
RACE: Sarkaz
WEAPON: Polearm
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Blood
AGE: Unknown—but over 18

Camille Arno, a Keeper of Wisdom from Seš'qa specializing in handling violent incidents caused by or targeted at the Sarkaz. As one of the most elite Keepers, he has mastered blood-related Originium Arts and is especially skilled at countering all manner of sinister witchcraft.

To protect his homeland, Seš'qa, Camille has personally apprehended countless dangerous criminals, yet he has faced repeated setbacks in his hunt for his brother. Scarred by past betrayals, he has grown used to maintaining a cold, distant demeanor and avoiding others' concern - this is how he protects himself. Yet when it comes to friends who have earned his trust, he is willing to reveal a sincere and straightforward side.

Currently, he is seeking to cooperate with Endfield Industries in a personal capacity.

He features a distinctive contrast of teal to light-blue hair, piercing teal eyes, pale complexion, and a confident, effortlessly cool, and detached aura. A sleek, tactical, and high-fashion black outfit. His attire seamlessly blends futuristic military tactical gear with elegant, modern sci-fi fashion.

As a Sarkaz, he is a "vampire" type operator, and this thematic heritage is reflected in his abilities.

Camille Arno's lore revolves around a tragic blood-feud. He has been relentlessly hunting his twin brother, Char, who betrayed him. Char deliberately leaves traces behind to taunt Camille and lure him into a game of hide and seek. Char possesses the ability to teleport to locations where enough of his blood has been delivered, making him elusive.

Because of the betrayal, Camille maintains a cold, detached exterior and a job as a hunter, though he harbors a sincere, protective nature underneath.

Camille's has three glowing red angular marks on his back, a scar from his past. Because of the scar, he feels pain when using his arts.

CODENAME: Zhuang Fangyi
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Hongshan Academy of Sciences
DOB: August 7
RACE: Kylin
WEAPON: Arts Unit
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Electric
AGE: 30-35 years old

Operator Zhuang Fangyi, serves as the Viceroy of the Wuling Scientific Developmental District, and also the Tianshi in charge of the Novel Xiranite-based Materials Project. Upon recommendation from the HAS, she joined Endfield Industries to conduct rift-related research.

Zhuang Fangyi, a native of Hongshan, demonstrated extraordinary aptitude from an early age and was admitted to the Tianshi Bureau Academies before reaching adulthood with outstanding academic performance. She was later selected for the Xiranite Project due to her exceptional abilities, becoming the youngest member of the Wuling Science Station. Following a disaster that resulted in near-total loss of personnel at the Science Station, she, despite being the most junior member, was appointed to the position of Viceroy, assuming leadership responsibilities and bearing the weight of all Wuling.

Appointed in a time of crisis, she quickly pulled herself together. In just a single decade, she not only built Wuling into a thriving city but also, through trial and error, grew into a dedicated and responsible leader. However, the disaster from a decade ago remains a sword hanging over everyone's heads, constantly reminding her that the peace and prosperity of Wuling City could vanish in an instant.

Carries years of relentless responsibility and administrative pressure, often losing track of personal comfort amidst fast-paced work. Stands tall and pushes through immense personal stress, serving as a personification of Wuling's resilient nature. Retains a profound capacity for care and joy when reconnecting with close confidants, showing rare moments of childlike excitement away from her duties.

Tall, elegant build with distinctive pointed ears and a pair of thin, draconic/equine twin horns. Long black hair styled in a half-updo with blunt bangs, long sideburns, and princess braids. Her hair contains green inner layers and red highlights/streaks running through it.

She has a refined, stern expression with vibrant green eyes. Her look is accentuated by sharp, decorative red eyeliner/eye shadow around the outer corners of her eyes. Her base outfit is a sophisticated, asymmetrical costume with cultural "Tianshi" flare. It features an off-the-shoulder top, detached flowing sleeves, fitted trousers, a decorative hairpin, and high-heeled short boots.

When activating her ultimate ability, her entire model undergoes a temporary combat transformation to represent her channeling immense electrical energy.

Her outfit disappears into a streamlined, high-contrast combat form.

Her hair dramatically turns white, and her entire body glows with a sharp, bright green and white electrical energy. This gives her a translucent, phantom-like appearance as if her form is struggling to contain pure lightning.

CODENAME: Mi Fu
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Hongshan Academy of Sciences
DOB: July 9
RACE: Sarkaz
WEAPON: Greatsword
AGE: Around 23-32 years old

Mi Fu, Captain of the Wuling Watch and trusted subordinate of Viceroy Tianshi Zhuang Fangyi. A perennial winner of Wuling's "Vanguard Stars" award, she ranks second on the city's civilian combat power leaderboard. To her colleagues, she is both the strictest instructor and the most caring superior. A regular at the sweet rice cake stall on Fangxing Avenue, she is a hero to children, a nightmare for troublemakers, and the bane of any invader. Though labeled a "traitor" by Qingbo Stockade, she remains the true successor of Qingbo Martial Arts. Tangtang's childhood friend and rival, she is a warrior who fought to the bitter end against the Blight Tide without ever retreating.

Now, to repay the friends who fought by her side and to take on more rivals worth fighting again and again, she has begun her exchange journey at Endfield Industries.

As the Captain of the Wuling Watch, she has absolute zero tolerance for any form of delinquency, rowdiness, or criminal behavior. Her colleagues view her as an incredibly strict instructor who demands discipline and exerts strong deterrence over troublemakers. Beneath her intimidating exterior, she is widely known as the most caring superior to her subordinates. She is highly trusted by the general public, acts as a protective hero to local children, and is willing to throw every punch without any regard for her own safety to defend the people she values.

She has striking bright pink hair styled in a clean, fluid cut, paired with sharp, expressive eyes. She features distinct blue hors and a pink fluffy tail with a blue tip. Her attire is designed with a "simple and clean" aesthetic. It consists of a white and navy blue combat dress/top accented with pink details, giving her a highly cohesive, high-contrast look.

CODENAME: Arcane
GENDER: Female
AUTHENTICATION: Yinglung Special Task Force
DOB: July 7
RACE: Liberi
WEAPON: Arts Unit
ORIGINIUM ARTS: Nature
AGE: 22-25 years old

Yinglung Special Task Force (YSTF) captain, Arcane, long stationed at Yinglung Pass, frequently undertakes survey missions within the exclusion zone. She is serious, meticulous, and never one to smile readily.

The disaster in the North Wuling Exclusion Zone took everything from Arcane. Since then, her only purpose in life has been to contain the Wuling Very Large Rift. She has ventured deep into it time and again.

Hatred leads her step by step into the Deep, yet it also keeps her alive when all hope seems lost. You can find all the qualities of a YSTF member in Arcane: absolute obedience to orders, outstanding tactical command, relentless training day and night, and an unyielding spirit. Those who have likewise lost loved ones to disasters can see a part of themselves in Arcane...

Some find her frigid, but for YSTF members, maintaining distance is also a form of mutual protection.

She is a captain of the Yinglung Special Task Force who never smiles readily and strictly obeys orders. A disaster in the North Wuling Exclusion Zone took everything from her, leaving her with a burning purpose to contain the local rift. Her cold exterior hides deep sorrow; she keeps a baby Harle creature to process grief, wears fragments of her family's belongings, and uses her late father's cannons and a ribbon from her mother.

Uses a distinct red ribbon to tie her hair, a touching memento from her mother who used to braid it. Wears small fragments and items from her deceased childhood family members as a reminder of her past.

Long, flowing white fading to blue hair, shorter framing layers around her face. A white-and-grey tactical jacket and cape combo adorned with circular detailing and YSTF insignias. The coat is worn open, draped dramatically over her shoulders. Has a prominent identification tattoo on her thigh.

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