Gladiia, an Ægir, Ægir technology consul, leader of Honor Exercitus, and the chief designer of warfare of the Ægir military organization 'Abyssal Hunters.' The time and venue of her landing is unclear. Gladiia demonstrates exemplary abilities in a wild array of scenarios including confrontations against large creatures, hard objective demolitions, assault, annihilation, mobile warfare, and espionage. She is currently assisting Rhodes Island with its work as a collaborator. While she continues to fulfill Ægir state functions, she now also serves as a representative for Rhodes Island's Ægir affairs.
The next attack drags the target towards this unit greatly, dealing 210% ATK as Physical damage Can store 3 charge(s)
Mastery 3 · SP cost 4 · Initial SP 0Attack Interval increases, Attack Range expands; Each attack targets 2 enemies, prioritizes blocked enemies, deals 180% ATK as Physical damage and drags them towards this unit greatly
Mastery 3 · SP cost 25 · Initial SP 20 · Duration 20sBinds a faraway target and generates a tornado centered on it, inflicting -50% Movement Speed to nearby enemies. Enemies caught in the tornado receive 130% ATK as Arts damage and are dragged towards the center greatly once every 1.5 seconds. The target and nearby enemies are dragged towards this unit greatly after the skill duration
Mastery 3 · SP cost 35 · Initial SP 26 · Duration 8sWhen deployed, all [Abyssal Hunter] Operators recover 2.5% Max HP every second and receive 25% less Physical and Arts damage from [Sea Monster] enemies
When attacking enemies with 3 or less weight, increase ATK to 136%
Please leave for now. Any disruption during my work hours is not permitted. Should there be any offense, I appreciate your understanding.
To stop people from conducting foolish and meaningless deeds... At least you and I have that goal in common. Given your rich experience, I am certain you are well aware of how fervently most humans court their own destruction. That said, until the time the others are fully prepared, it would be all futile, no matter how much you rack your brains about the sea.
Please inform your operators to avoid any physical contact with me or my weapon after a battle. Intense exercise raises my surface temperature. If someone were to complain about being scalded, I would hate to feel guilty.
The language I use is overly polite...? Hm, I'm still getting acquainted with the language used on the land. But, besides, in my humble opinion, it would not be in your best interest to see me being impolite.
As Abyssal Hunters, we must fulfill our responsibilities. To abandon the sacrifices of the past would be an unforgivable act of betrayal. That being said, how many Hunters can I still save other than Specter and Skadi? Even if I were to rescue another Hunter who survived by sheer luck, the fear may have crushed them whole long ago. Their future will be fraught with nothing but agony.
Do you like to sing? What about dancing? Would you like to dance with me? It doesn't matter if you don't know the steps. I will teach you. Poetry, art, music... You must never forget these things. They are proof that all humans once lived beneath the starry night sky. Through these arts, and upheld by us, humans become eternal. Come, let's dance.
Kal'tsit encouraged me to seek your help, though I still remain skeptical of its utility. The technology of land dwellers is primitive compared to that of Ægir, yet the average mental state is even more problematic. Fear and cowardice seem to pervade most of you. Honestly, I cannot imagine how you people would face 'that.'
The air here is dry. Fighting on land sometimes feels sweltering. Uncomfortable as it is, this is still better than being surrounded by the dead bodies of my comrades... I remember how the sea was littered with shreds of corpses. Their deaths etched onto your brain, and the stench lingers on your tongue whenever you open your mouth. Yet you cannot hang your head.
Do you think we can form an alliance? We may not even be counted as the same species. Kal'tsit is far older than me. The burden she carries is beyond anyone's imagination, but it is also a burden you must face one day... You must get stronger, strong enough to fear no loss. I will watch you by your side.
You're looking for Gladiia? You don't know Gladiia, then. Hah, 'Has anyone seen Gladiia?' I asked that question so many times, but the only answer I've ever received is 'No.' It's not that she's elusive like Projekt Red is. Most operators don't even know who she is. She doesn't even have any reliable rumors about her, though she does have a huge sense of dignity... Sheeh, she really doesn't give a damn about anyone else, y'know? The Rhodes Island Magnificent Seven didn't get its name for sitting around! I really oughta have them teach her a little... I'm just kidding. Can you even say for sure who could take her on in a fight? I don't think I can. Abetting your operators to fight? Better watch out for the legal department. Really though. You're definitely gonna be turned away, but let me remind you anyway. It's strictly forbidden to bring those Ægir to the training rooms. Don't even think about it. If you haven't seen Gladiia fight... You ain't got no idea what it's like. She sometimes complains about how dry her skin is, how there's no water, how that keeps her outta the game and whatnot. That's cause she runs way faster than arrows. When she fights, she makes all these loud noises, and, like, if she says anything to you during a fight, you'll be dead before you even hear it. Her lance's not for stabbing. She hacks at people with it like an axe, a sickle. It still leaves a whole bloody mess on the ground in the end, but it's creepy for real. Seriously, you've never met her before, have you? —Closure, chilling on the couch as she remarks to a certain eager operator while tossing her portable terminal into the trash can for the third time of the day.
Never give up hope. You must live. Marah takes one last breath. Her light blond curls dangle on the soldier's arm. He hangs his head, a grim expression still on his face, as he tries his best to hide the tears dripping down his face. A round of applause. The show has reached its conclusion. This is where you stand up and join the ovation. The Seaborns cannot enjoy theatrical performances, and the Sea Terrors don't know how it feels to enjoy music. Never give up hope. This is our last line of defense. Applaud these works of elegance. They may be the only assets our kind has left. 'Now, seriously, if you want to know how she looks like, you should go to Rhodes Island's balls. She goes to those every time she's on the ship. You can usually find her in the bars, too... She usually sits in the corner and listens to jazz music, though, so it's not easy to strike up a conversation. Balls, though. If you ask her for a dance, she's usually going to nod and agree even if she doesn't say a peep. Have you seen her dance by herself? No? You gotta see it, then. Her turns are like the wind, and her hair flutters on the stage like a maelstrom... I was so captivated, I didn't even notice when the music stopped... That's not what I wanted to talk about. When she dances with someone, she's like a whole different person. It doesn't matter how good a dancer you are. When she takes your hand and holds your waist, she makes you feel like you can dance, too. Even if you're terrible at it, she will never let you step on her dress. If she weren't so formal around everyone, I might just have... *sigh*. I'm so lucky that I still got to dance with her.'
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Record Keeper5★ · Medic
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Specter the Unchained6★ · Specialist
Spot3★ · Defender
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Gitano4★ · CasterHmph...
Doctor. I am Gladiia, the officer in charge of Rhodes Island's Ægir affairs. We will have many opportunities to collaborate in the future, but please see me as an outsider. I am not worthy of your trust yet.
I see. Your tactics and equipment match your kind's development progress.
A new contract? While I appreciate your recognition, I already have many important missions demanding my attention. The matters you assigned will have to wait. I apologize, for the inconvenience..
War. The concept of victory doesn't exist in a war that revolves around the continuance of a species. The only conclusion it can lead to is the destruction of the opposing side under the night sky. We Abyssal Hunters put our lives on the line to fend off and delay this fate. Unwavering, unrelenting, and without any regrets.
I'll join this training as your squadron's aide.
This seems to be a low-intensity battle. Allow me to use it as hunting practice for your operators.
You are slow like you're caught in an undertow. I will slow down and wait, try to catch up.
Considering the level of this battle, allow me to save my strength.
Speak your mind.
As you wish.
Who's the prey?
I'll manage them right away.
Watch out. The currents will pull the weak into the abyss.
Have I granted you the permission to run away, my prey?
Just a second, then this lance will pierce your heart.
Playtime is over.
Survive. That's the only rule you must follow.
An archetypical victory. One day, you will be able to defeat all feeble creatures that come your way.
Better hope that the fleeing prey won't share information, so you still have a chance to savor the rest of your life at ease.
How mediocre.
I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm perhaps more comfortable staying in my own little cramped dwelling.
Please respect the land's etiquette, Doctor, or perhaps discourtesy is more your thing?
Best be careful. By nature, my kind are all monsters.
Arknights.
And so another year has come and passed. How far has our plan come? Has the sea engulfed more land from the coastlines without us even realizing? Rhodes Island's operators celebrate the New Year. Let them. As for us, the more we know, the more we must judge our own actions.
Greetings, Doctor.
If we are to suppose the birth of a life is worth celebrating, said life must first possess notable value. Take my hand. This dance will be a special one. You may well consider it my endorsement of you. Happy birthday.
A species faces many threats in its survival. Under my assessment of dry land, I might equate Rhodes Island's intrinsic work to that of my Hunters. Doctor. It is yours to gather the weight of your decisions.
[Of all the countries there are in this world, Iberia is the only one to have even a shallow understanding of the sea. From the way I see it, the difference between their countries' might and Iberia's is a result of their ignorance. The societies on land are neither efficient nor safe. This isn't anyone's fault. However, the Ægir must be traitors in their eyes, though that's hard for me to imagine. I never got to know my father, but my birth mother was someone who enjoyed authority, indulged in worldly pleasures, and ever so short-sighted—This last part is perhaps arguable, but there is no doubt about the first two. That is why I did not stay with my birth family. It took me a very long time to break free of my birth mother's control too. My family are those who raised, acknowledged, and supported me, and not the ones who merely passed on their genes to me. I am not related to my new family by blood, and that's a common thing among the Ægir. Kal'tsit thinks the Ægir's pride and isolation are sins in themselves. She likely has her own reasoning for that. I know very well that these uncivilized landwalkers are not going to accept us Ægirs. Neither Ægir's culture nor its knowledge will ever be of any use to them. Keep your weapons from the barbarians.] —Gladiia Don't listen to her. She's knowledgeable in transmission tech, she's just not giving you any of those core technologies... and we have no use for them either. Where are we supposed to even get our hands on those materials? If she's mad at you, that's definitely a good thing! If she's polite, though, that means she doesn't really care much about you. It's not something she's going to say out loud because of her pride. We're used to people like her. —A certain Engineering operator; name omitted likely out of fear.
I thought Gladiia doesn't do research with the rest of us because she's always somewhere else. I heard from Gladiia later on that there are actually two types of consuls in Ægir: science and technology. She's on the technology side, so she's not too familiar with theories and the like. Ægir's basic education is really on another level. From my point of view, she's an all-rounder. Are consuls supervisors, though? Do scientists and engineers run the country too? Hm... It's quite hard to imagine, really. By the way, military technologies are apparently technologies too. Originium Arts don't count, however. She doesn't understand that at all. Are all Abyssal Hunters, like, completely insulated from Originium? Even someone with as bad of an infection as Specter couldn't use the most simple of Arts. I think I kind of have a guess why that is, though she'll never admit to it. I think the Abyssal Hunters have to be the product of Ægir's technological research. God knows how Ægir gets its people to accept that kind of research, though.. Ægir's technological level is really beyond measure. Its cities are completely invisible even under such immense pressure, its energy facilities are powered without the use of minerals, and its low-temperature alloy treatment process... the ability to transmit large amounts of information with minimal loss, and the blends of so many different species. Dear god. What's more, the ocean... If the lands are truly boundless, then what about the ocean? How many Ægir cities are there? There can't be more cities down there than on land, can there? [Why haven't they tried to make contact with us?] Now that's the million-dollar question. I shudder to even think about it. ...Those sea monsters... Just how bad are they that the Abyssal Hunters can't go home anymore?
[Private Log Transmitted To You] What should the Abyssal Hunters do from here on out? There has been no response to the transmissions that Gladiia made with Rhodes Island's equipment. No one knows what has become of Ægir beneath the ocean's surface, much less whether the other Abyssal Hunters are still alive. I am certain that the Ægirs that the Iberians took in, the 'Islanders,' that is, were citizens of the sea who left their homeland after the events that unfolded there. Most of the islanders are technological workers, with only a small amount of them scientific researchers. The science consuls? Leaving their magnificent, advanced homes behind was sacrilegious to them. Though they were mere fragments of Ægir's technological advances, using the Islanders' technology, the Iberians immediately propelled themselves from just another powerful nation into a dominating superpower... The whole of Ægir's might and technological prowess are things that the nations on land will never want to witness firsthand. And that's to say nothing of how the majority of those who live on land do not know that oceans existed in the first place. Although Gladiia remains unwilling to reveal this information, we know that the few Ægirs there are in Iberia had moved there years ago, and that's also how the Abyssal Hunters came to be. From this, we can already surmise that the events that transpired in Ægir are no mere disasters. The Abyssal Hunters are undoubtedly the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Ægir's military technologies. They definitely are not Ægir's last defense. They are its vanguards and its sacrifices, as though the Ægirs were trying to test the sea monsters. Gladiia is not one to shy away from conveying her pride using etiquettes, but she cannot hide the fact that she is also trying to conceal her anxiety. I can tell they have much to keep from me, and far too much. She hasn't told you why the Seaborn was looking for Skadi, has she? Speaking of which, the Seaborns are far from the top of the hierarchy of those sea monsters. There must be even more advanced life deep under the sea. Gladiia tried to protect the Abyssal Hunters in her own way. She's afraid that the Church of the Deep and the Seaborns are far from the only ones who will try to do harm to the Abyssal Hunters. She believes the technology and information she holds are one of the few bargaining chips she still has left. She is trying to trust us, but she remains untrustful of others. If she didn't want to help all of us fend off these threats from the sea, then she would be sunbathing on the deck right about now instead of running all around the world. In addition, if an uncontrollable change is occurring to Skadi, then as one of the first Abyssal Hunters, the road Gladiia has ahead of her is just as bumpy. Give her a little time. The training and experience she has will lead her to make the right conclusion. She is still a citizen of Ægir, but we... we don't belong to any nation out there. Ægir is yet silent. —Kal'tsit.