Elite Operator Raidian previously worked on communications support for Babel, and led the establishment of Rhodes Island's communications system, providing the necessary framework support.
Passive: Summons may be deployed on Melee tiles Active: Raidian and her summons gain DEF +80% and gain a Barrier equal to 100% of Max HP until this skill ends Immediately gain 1 summon when the skill is activated
Mastery 3 · SP cost 25 · Initial SP 15 · Duration 25sPassive: Summons may be deployed on Melee tiles and will continuously fire bullets forward Active: Raidian and her summons gain ATK +80%, summons' attacks fire 2 additional bullets, and bullet range +2 Immediately gain 1 summon when the skill is activated
Mastery 3 · SP cost 25 · Initial SP 16 · Duration 25sPassive: Summons may be deployed on Ranged tiles; when a summon cannot find a target but is able to attack, it can coordinate attacks with other Raidian summons within its range Active: Raidian and her summons gain ATK +150%; when dealing damage to an enemy, that enemy is Slowed and receives 35% Arts Fragility for 2s Immediately gain 1 summon when the skill is activated
Mastery 3 · SP cost 40 · Initial SP 30 · Duration 30sCan use up to 5 summons (max 3 deployed at once). Summons’ effect changes based upon Skill
Raidian's summons gain Inspiration equal to 15% of her ATK, DEF, and HP
Doctor, let's try a simple test. How many of the snacks I put on the coffee table did you sneak off with?
Don't worry, Doctor. It's true I pay no attention to my surroundings when I'm deep in thought, but Dendie and Axie will keep me from bumping into anything or anyone. Who're they, you ask? Why, my mechanical arms here. There's a lot they can do.
The kids have given me a lot of nicknames, like 'Squinty' or 'Four-Armed Braintalker'. It's fine, and even normal I'd say. Kids their age just hate being seen through. Though, hehe. If they're unhappy about it, they could simply practice and try to trick me.
My Arts are all about perceiving and manipulating electrical signals. That lets me understand the people around me better, though it also makes me oversensitive to details. For example, your right trapezius muscle has been discharging an abnormal signal, so I think you should adjust your sitting posture, Doctor.
Doctor, I'm glad to see your face in my classroom. The Infected of Ursus walk the razor's edge, but—correct, there are many ways to deal with those who employ violence to conceal weakness. It seems you know quite a bit, so don't we conduct a pop quiz right now?
Do non-Sarkaz races also have the cultural concept of the soul? A complex question. Though, the signals I see in human bodies are not just the pulsing rhythm of life, but also emotions in bloom engraved within. Sometimes they are just blazingly bright, like the flames of a soul.
Doctor, I'm glad to see your body's signals indicate you've had a stable lifestyle lately. That wasn't sarcasm, you don't have to confess your negligence. Physical health aside, I think it's good to keep a steady rhythm, like the readings on a medical instrument—a quiet waveform means approaching death, while a noisy one says disease is on the way.
There was a time when Rosmontis's body was like two lost fowlbeasts shrieking in fright. I'd hold her until she fell asleep, and they would 'peck' at me. I'm glad she can sleep on her own now, though I admit it leaves me a little lonely.
Are you tired, Doctor? Alright, since you've worked so hard today, come, hold my hand. Feel your nerves pulse, think of them as a gentle tune. Now, let's softly sway to the warm beat—until all your exhaustion fades away.
Comms terminal set to silent. Don't worry, you won't miss any important news with me here.
[Operator Raidian's Personal Profile] Native of Ursus, Elite Operator of Rhodes Island. Able to perceive electrical signals through Originium Arts. Current scope of duties includes communications, intelligence processing, and field operations. Noted for her gentle and polite demeanor. Graduated early from Marynin Girls' High School to study neuroscience at the University of Deity Grypherburg. Regularly participated in research and fieldwork during her studies. ... [Permission verified... full profile unlocked] [Ursus Patrol Unit Report (Fragment)] Serafina Ivanovna Petrova is no longer in Ursus territory. Investigation and a raid on Petrova's residence has confirmed that she is in dereliction of her duties and expresses clear sympathies for the Infected. She had ■■■■■ assisted ■■■■■. Documents retrieved during the raid reveal that Petrova made contact with Leithanien five months ago and formalized their cooperation one and a half months ago, in exchange for a safe escape. [Audio Log] 'Petrova? I think I remember the name...' 'Ah, yes—the girl from Ursus!' (Rustling of clothes. The speaker seems to have shifted postures.) 'She always had a smile on her face, even when she was fleeing Ursus. (A soft sigh.) I had... some personal connections that got me work from the Kurfürst, which involved sneaking her out from right under the nose of the Patrol Unit in exchange for some sort of list she had. 'Wasn't an easy job, but it wasn't the first time either. 'Still... she was a little different. When we were at the border, she spent a long time looking back. I asked her if she missed her home, but she said she was thinking of her old workplace—weird, isn't it? Who on Terra would love their work that much? 'Never mind. I guess she was a workaholic. She did well in Leithanien. Maybe the best of anyone I've smuggled. She fit in well in Leithanien, but she didn't like the place. 'The last time I saw her, she was with a group of refugees heading to Kazdel...' (Brief silence) 'I don't know why she gave up a nice apartment to get mixed up with a bunch of refugees. It's not exactly an easy path, and I wouldn't be there to escort her... There were rumors later that she joined some group by the name of 'Babel'. Not sure if they're true or not. 'But she never really cared where she lived. She was like that since her Ursus days. 'Strange girl, really.' [Operator Registration Update] Operator Raidian originally joined Babel at the invitation of Theresa while in Kazdel. She provided invaluable communications support to Babel units on Kazdelian battlefields, at great burden to herself, significantly increasing Babel's operational flexibility. Raidian stayed at Rhodes Island after the Babel Incident, and began participating in field operations at Whitesmith's recommendation, joining the ranks of Rhodes Island's first elite operators.
Welcome back, Doctor. Perhaps you'll be surprised to read this card. Perhaps your long slumber has clouded your mind, making you forget your name and where you are. There is no need to worry. Trust that this is a place you built, where you once stood, with people who stood side-by-side with you. People who share your ideals... people who miss you. Your slippers are on the left side of the bed. Your favorite bedtime book is in the drawer on the left. If you have headaches or nightmares, there is powdered hot chocolate in the drawer under the nightstand. They always help. I'll have someone leave this card in your room, perhaps with a flower. I know you would probably prefer a snack—like a box of cookies or some liqueur-filled chocolates. Well, I do worry about your dietary habits, but I'll leave one of those two for you. Try to exercise self-restraint and spread it out over a number of days, rather than finish it all in one go. Anyway, I'm glad you're back. That's all I wanted to say—welcome back, Doctor. —Raidian You find this card on your desk along with a dried flower, a box of liqueur-filled chocolate, a box of butter cookies, and a small jar of sugar cubes.
Raidian6★ · Supporter
Rangers2★ · Sniper
Rathalos S Noir Corne5★ · Guard
Ray6★ · Sniper
Record Keeper5★ · Medic
Reed5★ · Vanguard
Reed the Flame Shadow6★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Caster3★ · Caster
Reserve Operator - Caster4★ · Caster
Reserve Operator - Defender3★ · Defender
Reserve Operator - Defender4★ · Defender
Reserve Operator - Guard4★ · Guard
Reserve Operator - Logistics3★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Medic4★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Melee3★ · Vanguard
Reserve Operator - Sniper3★ · Sniper
Reserve Operator - Sniper4★ · Sniper
Reserve Operator - Specialist4★ · Specialist
Reserve Operator - Supporter4★ · Supporter
Reserve Operator - Vanguard4★ · Vanguard
Ripresa5★ · Caster
Roberta4★ · Supporter
Robin5★ · Specialist
Rockrock5★ · Caster
Rope4★ · Specialist
Rosa6★ · Sniper
Rose Salt5★ · Medic
Rosmontis6★ · Sniper
Saga6★ · Vanguard
Saileach6★ · Vanguard
Sakiko Togawa6★ · Guard
Sand Reckoner5★ · Supporter
Sankta Miksaparato6★ · Defender
Santalla5★ · Caster
Saria6★ · Defender
Savage5★ · Guard
Scavenger4★ · Vanguard
Scene5★ · Supporter
Schwarz6★ · Sniper
Senshi5★ · Defender
Sesa5★ · Sniper
Shalem5★ · Defender
Shalem5★ · Defender
Shamare5★ · Supporter
Sharp5★ · Guard
Sharp6★ · Guard
Shaw4★ · Specialist
Shining6★ · Medic
Shirayuki4★ · Sniper
Shu6★ · Defender
Sideroca5★ · Guard
Siege6★ · Vanguard
Silence5★ · Medic
Silence the Paradigmatic6★ · Supporter
SilverAsh6★ · Guard
SilverAsh the Reignfrost6★ · Vanguard
Skadi6★ · Guard
Skadi the Corrupting Heart6★ · Supporter
Skybox5★ · Sniper
Skyfire5★ · Caster
Snegurochka4★ · Vanguard
Snow Hunter5★ · Sniper
Snowsant5★ · Specialist
Sora5★ · Supporter
Specter5★ · Guard
Specter the Unchained6★ · Specialist
Spot3★ · Defender
Spuria5★ · Specialist
Stainless6★ · Supporter
Steward3★ · Caster
Stormeye5★ · Sniper
Stormeye6★ · Sniper
Surfer5★ · Vanguard
Surtr6★ · Guard
Sussurro4★ · Medic
Suzuran6★ · Supporter
Swire5★ · Guard
Swire the Elegant Wit6★ · Specialist
Tachanka5★ · Guard
Taraxacum5★ · Medic
Tecno5★ · Caster
Tequila5★ · Guard
Terra Research Commission1★ · Sniper
Texas5★ · Vanguard
Texas the Omertosa6★ · Specialist
Thorns6★ · Guard
Thorns the Lodestar6★ · Specialist
THRM-EX1★ · Specialist
Tin Man5★ · Specialist
Tippi5★ · Specialist
Titi6★ · Medic
Toddifons5★ · Sniper
Tomimi5★ · Caster
Totter4★ · Sniper
Touch5★ · Medic
Touch6★ · Medic
Tragodia6★ · Supporter
Tsukinogi5★ · Supporter
Tulip5★ · Vanguard
Tulip6★ · Vanguard
Tuye5★ · Medic
Typhon6★ · Sniper
U-Official1★ · Supporter
Uika Misumi5★ · Supporter
Ukusik5★ · Medic
Ulpianus6★ · Guard
Umiri Yahata5★ · Specialist
Underflow5★ · Defender
Utage4★ · Guard
Valarqvin5★ · Supporter
Vanilla3★ · Vanguard
Varkáris5★ · Guard
Vendela5★ · Medic
Verdant4★ · Specialist
Vermeil4★ · Sniper
Vetochki5★ · Defender
Vigil6★ · Vanguard
Vigna4★ · Vanguard
Vina Victoria6★ · Guard
Virtuosa6★ · Supporter
Viviana6★ · Guard
Viy6★ · Caster
Vulcan5★ · Defender
Vulpisfoglia6★ · Vanguard
W6★ · Sniper
Waai Fu5★ · Specialist
Wang6★ · Specialist
Wanqing5★ · Vanguard
Warfarin5★ · Medic
Warmy5★ · Caster
Weedy6★ · Specialist
Whislash5★ · Guard
Whisperain5★ · Medic
Wild Mane5★ · Vanguard
Wind Chimes5★ · Guard
Windflit5★ · Supporter
Windscoot4★ · Guard
Wiš'adel6★ · Sniper
Wulfenite5★ · Specialist
Xingzhu5★ · Supporter
Yato2★ · Vanguard
Yu6★ · Defender
Zima5★ · Vanguard
Zima the Raging Tide6★ · Guard
Zuo Le6★ · Guard
'Justice Knight'1★ · Sniper
12F2★ · Caster
Aak6★ · Specialist
Absinthe5★ · Caster
Aciddrop4★ · Sniper
Adnachiel3★ · Sniper
Akafuyu5★ · Guard
Akkord4★ · Caster
Alanna5★ · Supporter
Alliance/Supportive Operator4★ · Supporter
Almond5★ · Specialist
Ambriel4★ · Sniper
Amiya5★ · Caster
Andreana5★ · Sniper
Angelina6★ · Supporter
Ansel3★ · Medic
Aosta5★ · Sniper
April5★ · Sniper
Archetto6★ · Sniper
Arene4★ · Guard
Aroma5★ · Caster
Asbestos5★ · Defender
Ascalon6★ · Specialist
Ash6★ · Sniper
Ashlock5★ · Defender
Astesia5★ · Guard
Astgenne5★ · Caster
Astgenne the Lightchaser6★ · Supporter
Aurora5★ · Defender
Ayerscarpe5★ · Guard
Bagpipe6★ · Vanguard
Bassline5★ · Defender
Beagle3★ · Defender
Beanstalk4★ · Vanguard
Beehunter4★ · Guard
Beeswax5★ · Caster
Bellone6★ · Guard
Bena5★ · Specialist
Bibeak5★ · Guard
Bison5★ · Defender
Blacknight5★ · Vanguard
Blaze6★ · Guard
Blaze the Igniting Spark6★ · Caster
Blemishine6★ · Defender
Blitz5★ · Defender
Blue Poison5★ · Sniper
Bobbing5★ · Supporter
Botani5★ · Supporter
Breeze5★ · Medic
Brigid5★ · Sniper
Broca5★ · Guard
Bryophyta5★ · Guard
Bubble4★ · Defender
Cairn5★ · Defender
Cantabile5★ · Vanguard
Caper4★ · Sniper
Cardigan3★ · Defender
Carnelian6★ · Caster
Castle-31★ · Guard
Catapult3★ · Sniper
Catherine5★ · Supporter
Cement5★ · Defender
Ceobe6★ · Caster
Ceylon5★ · Medic
Ch'en6★ · Guard
Ch'en the Dawnstreak6★ · Guard
Ch'en the Holungday6★ · Sniper
Chestnut4★ · Medic
Chiave5★ · Vanguard
Chilchuck5★ · Vanguard
Chongyue6★ · Guard
Civilight Eterna6★ · Supporter
Click4★ · Caster
Cliffheart5★ · Specialist
Closure6★ · Vanguard
Coldshot5★ · Sniper
CONFESS-471★ · Vanguard
Contrail4★ · Specialist
Conviction4★ · Guard
Corroserum5★ · Caster
Courier4★ · Vanguard
Crackborne5★ · Defender
Croissant5★ · Defender
Crownslayer6★ · Specialist
Cuora4★ · Defender
Cutter4★ · Guard
Czerny5★ · Defender
Dagda5★ · Guard
Deepcolor4★ · Supporter
Degenbrecher6★ · Guard
Delphine5★ · Caster
Diamante5★ · Caster
Dobermann4★ · Guard
Doc5★ · Guard
Dorothy6★ · Specialist
Dur-nar4★ · Defender
Durin2★ · Caster
Dusk6★ · Caster
Earthspirit4★ · Supporter
Ebenholz6★ · Caster
Ela6★ · Specialist
Elysium5★ · Vanguard
Enforcer5★ · Specialist
Entelechia6★ · Guard
Erato5★ · Sniper
Estelle4★ · Guard
Ethan4★ · Specialist
Eunectes6★ · Defender
Executor5★ · Sniper
Executor the Ex Foedere6★ · Guard
Exusiai6★ · Sniper
Exusiai the New Covenant6★ · Specialist
Eyjafjalla6★ · Caster
Eyjafjalla the Hvít Aska6★ · Medic
Fang3★ · Vanguard
Fang the Fire-Sharpened5★ · Vanguard
Fartooth6★ · Sniper
FEater5★ · Specialist
Fiammetta6★ · Sniper
Figurino5★ · Specialist
Firewatch5★ · Sniper
Firewhistle5★ · Defender
Flamebringer5★ · Guard
Flametail6★ · Vanguard
Flint5★ · Guard
Folinic5★ · Medic
Franka5★ · Guard
Friston-31★ · Defender
Frost5★ · Specialist
Frostleaf4★ · Guard
Fuze5★ · Guard
GALLUS²1★ · Caster
Gavial4★ · Medic
Gavial the Invincible6★ · Guard
Gitano4★ · Caster
Gladiia6★ · Specialist
Glaucus5★ · Supporter
Gnosis6★ · Supporter
Goldenglow6★ · Caster
Gracebearer5★ · Guard
Grain Buds5★ · Supporter
Grani5★ · Vanguard
Gravel4★ · Specialist
GreyThroat5★ · Sniper
Greyy4★ · Caster
Greyy the Lightningbearer5★ · Sniper
Gummy4★ · Defender
Hadiya5★ · Guard
Harmonie5★ · Caster
Harold5★ · Medic
Haruka6★ · Supporter
Haze4★ · Caster
Heavyrain5★ · Defender
Heidi5★ · Supporter
Hellagur6★ · Guard
Hibiscus3★ · Medic
Hibiscus the Purifier5★ · Medic
Highmore5★ · Guard
Ho'olheyak6★ · Caster
Hoederer6★ · Guard
Honeyberry5★ · Medic
Horn6★ · Defender
Hoshiguma6★ · Defender
Hoshiguma the Breacher6★ · Defender
Humus4★ · Guard
Hung5★ · Defender
Iana5★ · Specialist
Ifrit6★ · Caster
Indigo4★ · Caster
Indra5★ · Guard
Ines6★ · Vanguard
Insider5★ · Sniper
Irene6★ · Guard
Iris5★ · Caster
Istina5★ · Supporter
Jackie4★ · Guard
Jaye4★ · Specialist
Jessica4★ · Sniper
Jessica the Liberated6★ · Defender
Jieyun5★ · Sniper
Ju5★ · Sniper
Kafka5★ · Specialist
Kal'tsit6★ · Medic
Kal'tsit Esperanta6★ · Medic
Kazemaru5★ · Specialist
Kestrel5★ · Vanguard
Kichisei5★ · Sniper
Kirara5★ · Specialist
Kirin R Yato6★ · Specialist
Kjera5★ · Caster
Kroos3★ · Sniper
Kroos the Keen Glint5★ · Sniper
La Pluma5★ · Guard
Laios5★ · Guard
Lancet-21★ · Medic
Lappland5★ · Guard
Lappland the Decadenza6★ · Caster
Lava3★ · Caster
Lava the Purgatory5★ · Caster
Lee6★ · Specialist
Leizi5★ · Caster
Leizi the Thunderbringer6★ · Guard
Lemuen6★ · Sniper
Leonhardt5★ · Caster
Lessing6★ · Guard
Leto5★ · Guard
Lin6★ · Caster
Ling6★ · Supporter
Liskarm5★ · Defender
Logos6★ · Caster
Lord/Sharp6★ · Guard
Lucilla5★ · Supporter
Lumen6★ · Medic
Lunacub5★ · Sniper
Luo Xiaohei4★ · Guard
Lutonada4★ · Defender
Magallan6★ · Supporter
Manticore5★ · Specialist
Mantra6★ · Caster
Marcille6★ · Caster
Matoimaru4★ · Guard
Matsukiri5★ · Vanguard
Matterhorn4★ · Defender
May4★ · Sniper
Mayer5★ · Supporter
Mechanist6★ · Defender
Melanite5★ · Sniper
Melantha3★ · Guard
Meteor4★ · Sniper
Meteorite5★ · Sniper
Midnight3★ · Guard
Minimalist5★ · Caster
Mint5★ · Caster
Misery6★ · Specialist
Miss.Christine5★ · Caster
Mitm5★ · Vanguard
Mizuki6★ · Specialist
Młynar6★ · Guard
Mon3tr6★ · Medic
Morgan5★ · Guard
Mostima6★ · Caster
Mountain6★ · Guard
Mousse4★ · Guard
Mr. Nothing5★ · Specialist
Mudrock6★ · Defender
Muelsyse6★ · Vanguard
Mulberry5★ · Medic
Mutsumi Wakaba5★ · Specialist
Myrrh4★ · Medic
Myrtle4★ · Vanguard
Narantuya6★ · Sniper
Nasti6★ · Supporter
Nearl5★ · Defender
Nearl the Radiant Knight6★ · Guard
Necrass6★ · Caster
Nian6★ · Defender
Nightingale6★ · Medic
Nightmare5★ · Caster
Nine-Colored Deer5★ · Supporter
Noir Corne2★ · Defender
Nowell5★ · Medic
Nyamu Yūtenji5★ · Guard
Nymph6★ · Caster
Odda5★ · Guard
Orchid3★ · Supporter
Pallas6★ · Guard
Paprika5★ · Medic
Papyrus5★ · Medic
Passenger6★ · Caster
Penance6★ · Defender
Pepe6★ · Guard
Perfumer4★ · Medic
Perfumer the Distilled5★ · Supporter
Phantom6★ · Specialist
Philae5★ · Defender
PhonoR-01★ · Supporter
Pinecone4★ · Sniper
Pith5★ · Caster
Pith6★ · Caster
Platinum5★ · Sniper
Plume3★ · Vanguard
Podenco4★ · Supporter
Poncirus5★ · Vanguard
Popukar3★ · Guard
Pozëmka6★ · Sniper
Pramanix5★ · Supporter
Pramanix the Prerita6★ · Caster
Projekt Red5★ · Specialist
Provence5★ · Sniper
Proviso5★ · Supporter
Ptilopsis5★ · Medic
Pudding4★ · Caster
Purestream4★ · Medic
Puzzle5★ · Vanguard
Qanipalaat5★ · Caster
Qiubai6★ · Guard
Quartz4★ · Guard
Quercus5★ · SupporterAccording to Amiya's instruction, I take orders directly from you now, Doctor. I handle communications and intelligence. But of course, feel free to come to me with any life issues.
It's obvious which side will win, considering our overwhelming information supremacy.
I get the most gratification as a communications intelligence officer when my information is used to its full potential. So keep at it, Doctor!
Doctor, Blaze, and the rest of you—just come out. It's cute you thought you could spring a surprise on me. Still hiding? A round of hide-and-seek, hmm? You're all so in touch with your inner children. Alright then. Let's start with the Doctor—
Carry on with your war room business, I'll propose suggestions as needed.
Trust me, I'll always manage to locate you, no matter what sort of danger you may find yourselves in.
All packed and ready? Let's go then.
Enemy signal detected. All units, prepare for battle.
Doctor, what kind of message do you want me to transmit?
I've intercepted some fascinating intel, Doctor.
Relax, their comms will be paralyzed as long as I'm here.
Verified all allied units in position. Everything's fine, don't worry.
Sorry, this isn't the way out, but a trap I set for you.
Enjoy a little solo sojourn to the information silo.
I'll jam their signals while the rest of you move.
Sadly, there's no controlling the battlefield with brute force alone.
How was the battle, Doctor? You want my evaluation? Dendie and Axie have already given you my answer, haven't they?
No further enemy signals in range. Mission complete, perfectly executed. Phew... Alright, Doctor, give me a high-five!
I have their signals in my head now. They won't get away.
Don't lose heart, Doctor. We'll win next time, alright?
Rhodes Island's signal still puts me at ease.
Doctor, did I not tell you to behave yourself?
Are you heading over to the meeting too, Doctor? Let's go together then.
Arknights.
Thank you, Doctor, till the deck will do... No, I'm not drunk... It's just, there's always so much joy and excitement in everyone's signals this time of year. It always gets me a little dizzy. I suppose this is a good problem to have. Happy New Year, Doctor.
Doctor, were you looking for me?
Doctor, I just sent you a map. It shows the locations of everyone who wishes to celebrate your birthday. I've already planned the shortest route you can take, and you should be done by dinner time, if there aren't any hiccups on the way. The question mark at the end? That's my present for you, I hope you're excited for it.
We've lost a lot of people, but there are always more joining our ranks. Gradually, the newbies inherit their seniors' ideas as they in turn become mentors to others. Doctor, judging from the signals I'm getting, sometimes I even find myself mistaken—I get the feeling my comrades never change.
Overall, there were two causes for the incident. The first was the suspension of the stool races due to both the dangers and the toll they were taking on the work stools, resulting in a void in entertainment offerings. The second was the increase in gatherings for dining and drinking amongst the elite operators. While there is always someone or other away on a mission, these gatherings are highly valued by the operators. Sometimes bets are made over a drink, usually involving some sort of skill contest. Some are fine, some are silly, absurd and inexplicable. The latter kind always sees more participants, and it is more likely that someone will lose their heads, causing things to spiral out of control. Blaze shouted her approval when Mechanist proposed an unconventionally-powered robot arena for the third time. Misery pondered the idea quietly, shifting his eyes between a bottle and the ground, but Raidian put a hand on the three of them—at the same time—before Misery could do anything. One of the perks of having four hands, apparently. A witness recalls that she even used her fourth hand to flip the meat on the grill and put it on Mantra's plate. 'The meat's getting burnt,' she said. 'I have a better game for you, if you really want to play...' She continued, 'A competition that involves philosophy, fate, probability, and challenging yourself.' No one knew if she was drunk. She continued to wear her familiar smile, with no change in her complexion. Was she drunk? The rest exchanged glances in silence, trying to get their alcohol-addled brains spinning... Could it be? That Raidian, who always unfailingly delivers drunkards to their dorm rooms after a long night of partying, and provides them hangover patches the next day? Mechanist coughed and asked her what she had in mind. She drew back all her hands and said, dead-pan, 'Rock-paper-scissors. Loser has to write mission reports for the winner, for a week.' It was only when someone lost eight times in a row despite showing nothing but rock that people began to suspect that something was not right. Was she using her Arts? Did their bioelectrical signals betray their own thoughts? Finally, the long-awaited scissors appeared. 'Hehe...' She leaned back against her chair, her speech slightly slurred. She was undoubtedly drunk. 'I... win... yay...!'
[Maintenance Log, Dendie and Axie] Feb 11. Dendie submitted for inspection. Request: The bearing on the second joint of Dendie's middle finger is not moving smoothly. There seems to be some kind of foreign object, possibly gravel or broken glass. Please be careful of sharp objects when performing maintenance. Engineering Comment: Examination complete. Broken glass removed from joint. Did this have something to do with the beaker explosion at the lab yesterday? You didn't have to get involved... However, the auto-adjustment function of the robotic arm, designed to keep it from getting stuck, didn't seem to be working. You should bring Axie in too when you have time. Feb 13. Axie submitted for inspection. Request: Brought Axie as requested. Engineering Comment: Done. Also lubricated the joints so it'll stop making that creaking noise. Request: Come to think of it, I'm naturally right-handed... Maybe that's caused more wear and tear on Axie. Perhaps I should add another right hand to make things a little easier for it... Engineering Comment: Four arms are not enough for you? The best you can do, IMO, is stop taking on too much missions. Mar 20. Dendie and Axie's regular checkup. Request: Haven't had any tough missions lately, so I haven't brought them in for a while. Thank goodness—I feel like I've been troubling you too much last month. Anyway, I'm going to make a report now and I'll just leave the gift on your desk. Happy birthday. Engineering Comment: I'm sixteen! I'm not a little girl anymore and I don't need storybooks! Fine. Never mind. The repairs are done, and I put the stickers that Rosmontis left on it. I also applied special tempered films on the stickers so they won't peel off and are waterproof now. Even a direct hit by a bullet would only leave a small dent. Mar 27. Feature upgrade for Dendie and Axie. Engineering Comment: I'll come and get Dendie and Axie from you tomorrow. Engineering Comment: You said you wanted to add a bubble spray to the medicine dispenser? I didn't have time back then, but now I have an idea... Engineering Comment: By the way, it's not a thank-you gift for that storybook! Request: Generally speaking, efficiency and clarity is expected in communications, but I still manage to understand what you mean.
A child once asked Raidian, 'Can you hear my thoughts through electrical signals?' It is a question that many have asked, if not out loud. In theory, they might understand that electrical signals do not communicate the finer nuances of thought and emotion, but this question keeps popping up from the bottom of their hearts, as irrational as it may be. 'Of course not.' Raidian crouches down before the child as she examines the knee they had accidentally scraped. 'It's nothing that powerful. I'm not a mind reader, you know?' 'But you can always tell where I am, and what I need. When I'm sad, you always find me and try to make me feel better.' The child gazes at her, eyes wide open. They used to call her 'Mind Reader' behind her back, those who feared her. She had her own room in the interrogation department during her time in Ursus. Guards would bring her 'suspicious individuals', and they would tremble in their chair as though facing a monster. She would then close her eyes and feel the chaotic electrical signals dart through the room, flashing like a screen full of static. Anxiety, high adrenaline levels, increased body temperature, unsteady electrical signals. It's fear... no. Don't speculate on emotions. Analyze information. Determine truth from falsehood. Focus on facts, not feelings. That was her job. She was no 'Mind Reader', but the military's lie detector, a convenient tool. Raidian opened her eyes and saw the old woman cowering in her chair, coughing, trying to pull at her hand. She could sense the old woman's facial muscles twitching, and tears flowing through the valleys formed by the wrinkles on her face. 'She's telling the truth,' said Raidian. 'She doesn't know where those Infected are.' For the first time, she decided to be 'Raidian', not 'Mind Reader', not a lie detector. 'I don't need to be able to read minds for that,' said Raidian, as she wrapped the scraped knee in bandages. 'I notice what you need, how you feel, and everything else, because I care about you.' 'Come on, let's head to Medical together.' She stood up and gave the child a hand. 'But... weren't you going to check on the medicine in the mailroom?' 'There's no rush. We'll go to Medical first.' They walked in the direction of the Medical Department. Behind them, Rhodes Island-stamped packages were stacked up in the waiting area, including personal letters, commercial goods, private documents, supplies for trading, and humanitarian donations. They all had a destination and a recipient, be it Columbia, Kjerag, Rim Billiton, or Ursus.