History Characters / Signalis

* DeadAllAlong: [[spoiler:Elster died aboard the Penrose, and her corpse can be found later in the game. The playable Elster is strongly implied to be [=LSTR=]-S2301, the unit mentioned in Adler's journals, whose memories are being overwritten by Ariane's bioresonance projecting her Elster onto her[[note]]The Spatz update cleared up the corrupted unit ID on the blue screen of death to S2301, though there's a chance 512 will be displayed instead in its place[[/note]].]]

* BeautyIsNeverTarnished: [[spoiler: In spite of developing radiation-induced cancer and leaving notes describing her hair and teeth falling out, Arianne's appearances in-game always depict her in good health and akin to how she looked on the 3000th cycle anniversary she had with Elster. Slightly subverted when the bandaged injuries Alina sports appear on her face after the Fake Ending and if one looks closely on her model one can see that her limbs have started to necrose.]]

* FaceDeathWithDignity: In the "Promise" Ending, [[spoiler: she's remarkably dignified: bidding Elster to finally [[DeadlyEuphuism fulfill her promise]], [[GoOutWithASmile smiles]] and uses the last of her strength to console the sobbing Replika.]]

* NiceGirl: From what's shown in the game, Ariane seems to be a very kind and gentle soul. [[spoiler: The best example of this is in the Memory ending where, despite not remembering her whatsoever, Ariane is shown reaching her hand out to comfort Elster as she's dying.]]

* AgonizingStomachWound: [[spoiler: Takes one at the end of the game from Elster's pistol when he stabbed her in the face. Possibly a MutualKill situation, but since we never see him die it is uncertain.]]

* BodyHorror: [[spoiler: In the final act of the game he becomes mutated and deformed like all the other replikas, resembling a charred and flayed corpse with his missing eye scabbed over. Amazingly, he seems to have no difficulty keeping his wits and continuing to criticize Elster.]]

* AmbiguousSituation: It's unclear who the [=LSTR=] unit mentioned in her journal is. While likely to be [=LSTR=]-S2301, who was requisitioned to Sierpinski just before the time loop, that the same journal also described [[spoiler:her memories being merged with those of Ariane muddies the water further.]]
* AdvertisedExtra: [[spoiler: The photo Elster has of her is given focus in the launch trailer setting her up to be a major character or Elsters main goal... she isn't and disappears from the narrative once Elster remembers she's looking for Ariane.]]

* TheGhost: [[spoiler: Never shows up in the game proper but is referred to in many documents as well as photos. If the Rotfront section is to believed, she was a soldier before Ariane finished her education so she might've been [[DeadAllAlong dead]]. ]]
* IdenticalStranger: [[spoiler: She resembles Ariane so much even her mother noted they could be twins. That was one of the reasons Ariane was actively interested in a Vinetan veteran of a war that happened at least a generation ago.]]

* TheNicknamer: [[spoiler: One of the notes from Sierpinski segments mentions that Alina had a close friend who she nicknamed Elster, hinting this was Elster's original Gestalt donor.]]
* PastLifeMemories: [[spoiler: Alina was a close friend for Elster's original neural pattern donor, who they served together with in the same unit on Vineta. Elster's Gestalt memories and Ariane's fascination with her is what brings Alina's construct in the current reality.]]

* WalkingSpoiler: A key element to several plot threads [[spoiler: despite not even being present]].

* StatuesqueStunner: The [=FLKR=] is the second tallest known Replika model at 250cm, just barely shorter than the 260cm-tall [=MNHR=], who only maintain a slight advantage because of their bulky armor suits. They're also modeled after the Eusan Nation's Great Revolutionary and her daughter, and as a result are deliberately made to be beautiful in addition to the aura of superiority they exude.

* AIIsACrapshoot: Moreso than other replika, Storches innately have a HairTriggerTemper and [[{{Sadist}} sociopathic tendencies]] that need to be trained out of them in development and constantly kept an eye on.

* RippleEffectProofMemory: [[spoiler:At least strongly implied in the case of Sierpinski's lone surviving Ara, who recognizes Elster upon being talked to, and expresses confusion when the former didn't remember meeting her in the past. Specifically, she seems to remember [=LSTR=]-''S2301'', who was requisitioned as an advisory unit for Sierpinski's mining divisions.]]

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* NonActionGuy: Unlike most Replika models, the ADLR series was designed for bureaucratic purposes, and as such possesses neither physical robustness nor combat efficiency. Reflective of this, Adler is never fought as an actual enemy in the game despite his plot significance. His inefficacy in combat is more or less demonstrated when Isa managed to get the drop on him despite his powerful rifle, and [[spoiler:his corrupted form going down in one gut shot from Elster's pistol where even the most basic Eule or Ara could withstand two or three]].

* ConvenientComa: Is in one by the time the game starts and remains in that state [[spoiler:up until the final confrontation with her at its end]]. Her coma led to the situation in Seirpinski rapidly deteriorating, as her subordinates were left leaderless in the face of the sanity-eroding plague.

** Adler is somehow BlessedWithSuck in the form of a RippleEffectProofMemory, with him being the only one on Sierpinski who can vividly recall the events of the previous {{Groundhog Day Loop}}s. This being from a line of Replikas who are known for being extremely AllergicToRoutine.
** The ADLR is not a combat unit, nor intended as such. It is an administrative and support unit meant to oversee the actual combatants. And yet Adler has by far one of the highest kill counts of the setting, and repeatedly kills Elster even if it is through trickery.

* NonActionGuy: Unlike most Replika models, the ADLR series was designed for bureaucratic purposes, and as such possesses neither physical robustness nor combat efficiency. Reflective of this, Adler is never fought as an actual boss in the game despite his plot significance. His inefficacy in combat is more or less demonstrated when Isa managed to get the drop on him despite his powerful rifle, and his corrupted form going down in one gut shot from Elster's pistol where even the most basic Eule or Ara could withstand two or three.

* RippleEffectProofMemory: Implied. Per her journal entries, Alina is the only person on Sierpinski other than Adler who recalled having met an [=LSTR=] unit.

* AmbiguousSituation: [[spoiler:There are a lot of questions about her relationship with Ariane as the game seems to constantly play parallels between the two. There are some hints that their psychic powers are interacting with each other, with Falke becoming a receiver and signal-booster for Ariane's bioresonance which then bleeds into Leng, but there are no concrete statements on what is actually going on between the two]].
* ConvenientComa: Is in one by the time the game starts and remains in that state [[spoiler:up until the final confrontation with her at its end]].

* RobotReligion: Falke is universally worshiped by all Repiklas as both their supreme leader and the closet thing they have to a PhysicalGod due to her powerful [[PsychicPowers bioresonant abilities]] and her uncanny resemblance to both of Eusan's tyrannical leaders: [[TheGeneralissimo The Great Revolutionary]] and her [[OverlordJr Daughter]]. [[spoiler:Which makes the UnreadablyFastText during her BossSubtitles all the more significant.]]

* RobotReligion: Falke is universally worshiped by all Repikas as both their supreme leader and the closet thing they have to a PhysicalGod due to her powerful [[PsychicPowers bioresonant abilities]] and her uncanny resemblance to both of Eusan's tyrannical leaders: [[TheGeneralissimo The Great Revolutionary]] and her [[OverlordJr Daughter]]. [[spoiler:Which makes the UnreadablyFastText during her BossSubtitles all the more significant.]]

* TeamMom: her profile states they are both submissive and nurturing of other Replika units, getting along with all other types.

* MindRape: Their method of offense is to make use of their bioresonance to assault Elsters mind with psychic attacks, creating a lot of spooky SensoryAbuse that steadily drains your HP.

* {{Telepathy}}: Their primary function is the use of bioresonance to stabilize the personas of other Replika, signal-boost their Falke commander's own telepathy, [[{{Thoughtcrime}} monitor for dissent]] and [[MindManipulation ensure orders are obeyed without question]]. This appears to have backfired once the MysticalPlague hit, as corrupted Kolibiri were able to [[MindRape spread their insanity to other replikas]]. On closer inspection, their powers seem to be based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves -- the player can weaponize their radio to [[PhlebotinumOverload create a deadly feedback loop]].

* ServantRace: While true for all Replika, it is double-so for EULR units. They are used mostly for domestic tasks like cleaning and cooking, along with teaching, basic medical aid and office work. Being made of relatively cheap and common materials, Eules are the most widespread replika model.

* TheKlutz: Implied by her medical records, which describes Isa as being very accident-prone and had to be frequently hospitalized to treat numerous injuries.

* TheOneGuy: The only confirmed male Replika model, and the one seen in the game is also the only such model present. He is also the only male character in the game to have a physical presence.