History Tropers / MicoolTNT

I am ForHappiness; one of the most if not ''the'' most important thing(s) for me is for everyone to enjoy their lives. I also see myself as (sensibly) ChaoticGood due to my respect for individual freedoms; I believe the human race can and should be trusted with freedom (within reason), and that one of the best paths to enjoying your life is to follow your true desires and be honest with yourself. I have a tendency, when experiencing or believing myself likely to experience "negative" emotions, to avoid or emotionally detach myself from the source, and turn either rational and analytical, or sarcastically detached. I have elements of TheSpock, but I feel I've also grown beyond them. I do still like logic and rationality, seeing them as "[some] of my favourite tools", but no longer define myself by them. Nowadays, I also sometimes act on ({{Downplayed}}) ItAmusedMe.

'''Phalanx'''

Oddly, the Magical Girls appear to be bound by or to a four-gemmed ring. This ring seems to contain their physical bodies when not in use, and unless the situation requires it, they seem to choose a varying one of them to speak and act for them, the others emerging only when their presence seems required. They also have a tendency of sometimes referring to themselves collectively as "we", rather than in the singular. At times, they also make reference to an unknown creator, further suggesting they may not be naturally born humans...

'''"Nanohman"/[[BlackEnding BE!Nanoha]]'''

Phalanx is a ring-shaped summoning device, resembling a Puella Magi ring, which allows the user to summon and command up to four Magical Girls at will. Each of the Magical Girls has [[CurtainsMatchTheWindow hair, eyes]] and outfit of a certain colour theme. The four Magical Girls are:

Raeza, the [[BlowYouAway Windstorm]]. Much like her abilities, she tends to move and act with a casual, easy grace which can turn sharp where necessary. Her colour theme is sky-blue.

Curea, the [[TheMedic Healing]] [[BarrierWarrior Shield]]. She tends to act kind and caring, but pragmatically so rather than in a bleeding-heart way, focussing on preventing harm rather than freaking out over it. Her colour theme is leaf-green, and her outfit has a vaguely leafy motif.

Iona, the [[LightEmUp Shining]]. Her colour theme is a shining silver, and she tends to have a distant, "transcendant" air to her.

Project Phalanx was created based on the principles of Puella Magi and Soul Gems, hence its ring's resemblance to one. Its creator insists that all research was done using genuine volunteers, who were treated well, under the promise of eventually breaking the contract and restoring them to true human form. There is no reason to believe he has not carried through on this promise.

However, an unknown flaw in Phalanx means that the girls become weaker and less effective the more are out, and thus its user usually prefers to only summon one or two of them girls at once, unless pressed. This currently cripples its combat effectiveness, and is a flaw its creator hopes to eventually remedy, but other things keep coming up in his way...

[[spoiler: Phalanx was originally a tool of my AuthorAvatar, created because I wanted characters to enter scenes (particularly the Arena) ''explicitly'' on my behalf, fight when I didn't feel like using AuthorPowers, and make me look more awesome by their presence - not-so-evil minions, basically. And since I already had a reputation of using Magical Girls, I figured I might as well run with it ForTheLulz.]]

[[spoiler: However, I'm planning a reinvention or at least expansion of their concept, so watch this space...]]

'''"Nanohman"'''

"Nanohman" is an AlternateUniverse incarnation of [[Franchise/LyricalNanoha Nanoha Takamachi]], corrupted by [[ToxicPhlebotinum Meta]][[PsychoSerum tron]] into an OmnicidalManiac who truly lives up to her moniker of the "White Devil". This corruption happened via an alternate timeline where [[spoiler: [[StealthPun Fate]]]] did not save her from Idolo, and she [[BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil eventually came to "accept" the "Truth" of the Metatron she was imprisoned in]], joyfully reuniting with her crazed Device and going on an omnicidal rampage.

The first act of this rampage was to return to the Arthra and lay waste to it, killing everybody aboard, including Lindy, Chrono, Yuuno, and Fate, and leaving it a Metatron-covered wreck.

[[spoiler: Originally, she was going to be a Befriending-obsessed lunatic, being at least a LaughablyEvil parody of fanon portrayals. However, that somehow fell by the wayside - probably because I wanted to contrast her against the AxCrazy Raising Heart, whose personality had already been established by Questor - and she just started talking Metatron BS in ''entirely'' too serious a tone.]]

[[spoiler: I eventually realized all these reasons she was a shit character, as well as the fact that she was basically inducing DarknessInducedAudienceApathy in ''me'', and realized that I wasn't exactly gonna enjoy myself roleplaying if I had to be emotionally detached just to ''play my own damn character''. I basically abandoned the character at that point.]]

An uncertain period of time later, the Puella Magi have had some time to recover from their traumas and resolve ''some'' of their hangups, becoming ''[[LighterAndSofter much]]'' [[LighterAndSofter better-adjusted overall]], but VictoryIsBoring has set in (for some of them). [[TheGadfly Gadflying]] and ShipTease ensue, as well as, in some of them, eagerness for new adventures.

However, Madoka nevertheless feels driven to protect her friends; she just wants everyone to be safe and happy. She is also painfully aware that her own defeat, no matter how unlikely, would have disastrous consequences for all the Puella Magi under her care, and is as a result terrified of attracting the attention of an EldritchAbomination(s) - as indeed (nearly) happened in at least one instance.

Sayaka: Though she has overcome her attraction to Kyosuke and its consequences, Sayaka is still mostly the same person - the wannabe white knight, hero of justice. She is as quick to judgment and keen to action as ever; she believes and wishes to prove that RightMakesMight - a philosophy which often causes her to butt heads with Kyoko, who believes and seeks to prove to her the opposite. She also has a bone to pick with Isaki over her reckless, "irresponsible" attitude.

In real life, I'm a short, slim young man with long black hair. [[RealMenWearPink (Yes, I'm a guy.)]] Most of the time, I try to act friendly and cheerful (acting much like my OC Isaki in that respect), but sometimes I become a bit of a KnightInSourArmour, snarking and acting cynical, but still holding onto long-term large-scale optimism beneath.

I am ForHappiness; one of the most if not ''the'' most important thing(s) for me is to ''enjoy my life''. I also see myself as (sensibly) ChaoticGood due to my respect for individual freedoms; I believe the human race can and should be trusted with freedom (within reason), and that one of the best paths to enjoying your life is to follow your true desires and be honest with yourself. My typical response to negative emotions is to avoid or emotionally detach myself from the source. (I'm aware this may not be ideal, but it makes logical sense, and it is who I am and how I operate for the moment.) I have elements of TheSpock, but I feel I've also grown beyond them. I do still like logic and rationality, seeing them as "[some] of my favourite tools", but no longer define myself by them. Nowadays, I also sometimes act on ({{Downplayed}}) ItAmusedMe.

I don't care what others think of me, and I'll always say what I think (if you want to be my friend, I'll reciprocate. If you don't, or want to be an ass, I don't care. [[TheGadfly I'll cheerfully reciprocate]]). However, I always (try to) state my opinions ''as opinions'' and respectfully accept others' opinions. I often used to give my opinion when it wasn't wanted, but that's a habit I'm toning down. [[TheGadfly I also tend to bring up adverse opinions and play Devil's Advocate, just for the fun of it, and to highlight relativism]]. (This sometimes tends to get confused with my actual opinions -_-). As per the potholes, I also used to be a bit of a {{Troll}} / TheGadfly, but have generally learned to manage these habits so they become actually fun(ny), rather than pissing people off.

Until one day, a rift in space offered him new opportunities, a portal to a strange new dimension. A world where the dead returned to the living to join in endless battle. Gazing through it from his Research Lab, he saw new worlds to plunder, new powers to make his own…

His Magnum Opus is the Phoenix armour, a set of PoweredArmour powered by his Energon Reactor. The Energon flowing though it gives it increased resilience, [[KiAttacks "supernatural"]] capabilities based at least partially on [[{{Determinator}} its user's will]] (including a BattleAura), ammunition limited only by its remaining power, and [[spoiler: the ability to activate a Cyber Key Power.]]

Light Assault Mode: Used to take on (empowered) humans and other "normal" threats (up to Super Weight 2), Light Assault Mode consists only of gauntlets, boots, the Energon Reactor, and a combat harness for improved mobility and durability (though it'll still need to block/dodge most attacks and can't fly). Its weapons in Light Assault Mode are wrist-mounted micro-missile launchers (which can also fire shotgun-like bursts at close range, thanks to the versatility of Energon projectiles), Energon Blades (which can create RazorWind), and submachine guns concealed within the gauntlets. It also features waist-mounted Energon shuriken holsters, which generate a nigh-infinite supply, limited only by the Reactor's power.

Heavy Assault Mode: Heavy Assault Mode is used to take on Super Weight 3 threats (as well as smaller starships in his home universe), and adds the torso armour for a full suit, allowing it to actually tank attacks as well as dodging and blocking. It also gains shoulder-mounted Ion Cannons, which deliver a quick and powerful shot and can be overcharged to deliver heavy firepower (for BeamOWar situations and similar), but have fairly long cooldowns and can't be rapid-fired. Finally, it gains full flight capabilities.

Ultra Assault Mode: Ultra Assault Mode pushes the Phoenix to Super Weight 4, giving it the power to fight moderately-sized starships and weak Cybertronians with support, and is triggered by [[spoiler: activating its Cyber Key Power]]. Because of this, it can only be used for a limited period of time. However, while it lasts, it gives the Phoenix [[spoiler: [[PowerGivesYouWings energy wings]]]], greatly improved mobility, and a massive increase in Energon powers, overcharging all its weapons to make them ''far'' more powerful - most notably the Energon Blades. Fenix's usual tactic in this mode is to close into melee and (attempt to) use the Blades to devastating effect, but it can also deliver a potent Ion Cannon shot should the situation call for it, such as against vehicles or larger foes.

Isaki is a fun-loving, thrill-seeking Puella Magi. Her main goals are to seek action and excitement, [[BloodKnight usually through combat]]; she lives for the RuleOfCool, and tends to fangirl over things which are sufficiently ''awesome'' (or [[CutenessProximity cute]]). She [[IdiotHero tends not to think too hard about stuff]] (especially philosophical stuff), and [[LeeroyJenkins often rushes in without thinking]], her typical battle plan being [[IndyPloy "I'll make it up as I go along; now, let's see what you've got!"]]. Her wish was for a "more exciting life", and she was actually rather satisfied with the way it turned out; she tends to see negative events as challenges to enjoy and overcome. All this makes her very unlikely to [[spoiler: Witch Out]] from despair, but very likely to die or waste all her mana in combat. However, she is no SociopathicHero; she cares deeply for her friends, and is generally friendly and good-natured to everyone, despite her love of combat.

[[spoiler: Cyberna doesn't see much use nowadays, as I feel she works best as a boss fight; due to the Arena's PowerCreepPowerSeep, I feel she would not be able to be one now. (At least, not without buffing her to levels approaching if not surpassing Walpurgis Night and thus going against canon; I feel she's already been too strong for a mere Witch at various points in the Arena).]]

[[spoiler: Wireframe shit is also far too familiar by now, especially with [[GoodCounterpart Isana]] in play.]]

Isana is an AlternateUniverse version of Isaki, who was [[InHarmsWay unable to accept]] a [[VictoryIsBoring truly peaceful happy ending]], as it meant [[VictoryIsBoring no more action and excitement]]. As such, she (gradually) goes off the deep end into ItAmusedMe territory, starts [[TheGadfly Gadflying]], and eventually escalates into outright {{Troll}}ing as she goes further and further chasing cheap laughs and trying to start fights. This is only worsened by the other Puella Magi turning away from her in response, leading to a vicious cycle. Eventually, her trolling breaks through old wounds and pushes Homura over the edge, resulting in a cataclysm which nearly destroys [[spoiler: Madoka's]] Sanctuary.

Deeply struck with guilt and remorse, Isaki withdraws to a secluded corner of the Sanctuary, and tries to work out how she could have done such a thing, resolving not to emerge until she is sure she will never hurt her friends again. She realizes her pursuit of action and excitement was (partially) born of fear, a desire to escape her true nihilistic beliefs below the surface. Seeing a world without struggle, strife, and challenge, a happy world without meaningful goals to strive for (and distract herself with) pushed those fears into overdrive. Bolstered by her conviction to never hurt her friends again, she confronts and accepts her nihilism, in the process becoming able to merge with her [[spoiler: Witch half]] and take its power for herself, emerging as a fused entity.

While her sincere apologies are accepted, the other Puella Magi are unnerved by her new self, which is visibly no longer human, and she realizes their friendship can never be what it once was; they'll never be able to see eye-to-eye again. In the same moment, she realizes she can use her newfound power to leave the Sanctuary, and travel between worlds and across dimensions. She leaves, becoming a multiversal pilgrim with no destination in mind. Somewhere along the line, she realizes that TheWorldIsJustAwesome, and resolves to see all the infinite, beautiful sights of the multiverse.

Being merged with a being of Nihilism, Isana tends to be rather distant (and sometimes vague and cryptic), though not uncaring. Her default mood is [[DissonantSerenity serenely]] [[ThePollyanna cheerful]], and strong emotions rarely last long in her. Though she is TrueNeutral in theory, she cannot abide senseless harm or destruction, and will do whatever it takes to contain malicious or destructive entities and phenomena - whether using her own powers or contacting local assistance - though she will not kill unless there is no other way to manage the threat.

Isana's human form is merely a wireframe construct, and more fragile than a true body; however, she has improved it to the point that the only constantly visible sign of this is her eyes, which are a gateway to her Barrier and visibly inhuman. As a result, [[EyesAlwaysShut she usually keeps them closed unless she needs to use her powers (which does not impair her visual ability)]]. However, the benefits of this form are the ease of its repair, which merely takes a short amount of time, and the fact that damage to it does not hurt or harm her true soul, as well as it neither aging nor requiring any form of sustenance.

Isana is capable of near-invisibility, appearing as little more than a flicker of light if she wishes, as well as short-distance teleportation. Both of these abilities are achieved by abusing the mechanics of her [[spoiler: Witch's Barrier]]; in the former case, she hides within it, in the latter case, she momentarily enters it and exits at a different point. However, her [[spoiler: Barrier]] can be detected by magical senses, energy-detecting technology, or space-time measuring technology. Furthermore, when she "opens" her "Cybernetic Zone" (see below), she loses these abilities.

In combat ([[MundaneUtility or for other purposes, such as transport]]) Isana is capable of manifesting and using functional wireframe weapons, vehicles, and devices of many kinds. However, this ability is very limited unless she "opens" her "Cybernetic Zone", forcing her [[spoiler: Barrier]] to overlap the real world and allowing her to fill the area around herself with wireframe shards to form her constructs. She also has access to Isaki's powers, and can use the KiAttacks in close-quarters combat, although she no longer uses the rollerblades. Despite her theme, all of her powers are based on magic, not technology; her constructs do not have to be physically possible or technologically plausible (although they usually are, albeit with somewhat increased effectiveness and capabilities).

She is weaker than [[spoiler: Cyberna]] in sheer power, being limited by her available wireframe shards, and the time it takes her constructs to form. When one of her wireframe construct is damaged or destroyed, some of the shards forming it are destroyed, others become shards again. However, she compensates for this with human intelligence, planning, and [[SanityHasAdvantages sanity]]. While she can ''appear'' to form autonomous constructs, such as attack drones or autoturrets, she cannot create true [[spoiler: Familiars]]; her wireframe constructs are under her conscious control, and cannot persist outside of the Cybernetic Zone.

[[spoiler: In a subtle but significant change, I decided to make Isana's "Soul Star" much less vulnerable, making her far more completely immortal (originally, it could be destroyed once drawn out). I did this for two main reasons: to make her character make more sense, and to make it clearer when she's "dead"/defeated in the Arena.]]

[[spoiler: If Isana's Soul Star were vulnerable to conventional attacks, FridgeLogic would make it difficult to justify her continued existence; her drive to prevent harm and destruction ''would'' lead her into dangerous situations, as would her blasé attitude towards dangerous creatures and phenomena, and her willingness to admire them up close and personal. Isana becomes surprisingly vulnerable surprisingly easily; her human construct is less resilient than a true human body, and it takes her attention and shards to repair once damaged, [[UnstableEquilibrium thus leaving her more vulnerable to further attacks]]. Once it's completely destroyed, attacking her spirals prevents her from doing anything but attempting to repair them and reform her body. With how comparatively fragile I've established them to be (cannot take a large magical explosion or a nuclear blast, and would not be able to take a sufficiently powerful physical force or magical/energy attack), FridgeLogic leads me to believe that if that were the case, her Soul Star would have been destroyed long ago, long before she could fully realize her vulnerability.]]

[[spoiler: This will also make it clearer when she's defeated in the Arena - if you destroy her body enough to reveal the spirals, you've basically won. If you destroy her spirals, you've basically killed her.]]

Omega, the Final Number, is the last of the "Numbers" Combat Cyborgs created by Jail Scaglietti (of MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha infame). After "obtaining" a shipment of [[ToxicPhlebotinum Metatron Ore]] from the TSAB (who were sold out by his high-level connections), [[ForScience Jail]] decided to build a new Combat Cyborg around it, using it to augment her capabilities and [[ForScience setting her loose to see what effects it would have]].

The result was Omega. As beautiful as she is deadly, she weaves through the storm of battle with unearthly elegance and poise, returning fire with a pair of shapeshifting weapons which allow her to adapt to any combat situation on the fly. Fortunately, since Scaglietti was only able to obtain a limited sample of Metatron, she's both weaker and saner than [[spoiler: "Nanohman"]]; her beauty is matched only by her compassion and her love for her Sisters, though Metatron still whispers its "truths" into her mind...

However, thanks to her altruism and compassion - which [[WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove she acted on without knowing why]] - she also sought a ''solution'' to this seemingly-inevitable cataclysm. When Hathor revealed [[AssimilationPlot the true Will of Metatron]] to her - also altering her Metatron's influence thanks to changing its resonance - Omega finally saw the solution she'd been seeking. [[AssimilationPlot All would be one in Metatron.]]

Her general compassion and love for her sisters presents another point of conflict. As the Will of Metatron grows stronger inside her, it urges her to act immediately and forcefully to fulfil its goals - the destruction of threats and further spread of itself. While her power limiters and Metatron filters generally allow her to suppress this buildup and maintain her rationality for the most part, she will go into a foul, insular mood and become quicker to violence if she has not had the chance to engage in combat - or create a Metatron Seed/Infusion - for a long time. And she ''always'' fears the consequences of losing control, especially when training with her sisters.

[[spoiler: Ah, Omega. Originally created as basically my replacement for "Nanohman", she was initially to be little more than a "[[CardCarryingVillain cackling]] [[OmnicidalManiac Metatron]] [[AxCrazy nutjob]]". However, her character ran away with me - to far better places.]]

[[spoiler: Originally, she was to appear relatively sane and loyal to Scaglietti, despite her Metatron ramblings. However, she was soon going to [[{{Yandere}} decide that she was all Scaglietti needed]], and dispose of the other Numbers. She was then going to fall further to the dark whispers of Metatron, and decide to show Scaglietti himself the "Truth of Life", likely killing him before she could realize the true Will of Metatron. (This would have partially been a pragmatic decision to get them out of the picture, as I don't know enough to effectively play or even discuss Scaglietti or the other Numbers.) At this point, she would then realize she had nothing left - no purpose, no goals, no orders, no master, no sisters - except the dark whispers of Metatron. And go completely off the deep end.]]

[[spoiler: Omega's HappyEnding will come when Jail Scaglietti and the Numbers are defeated as per (modified) StrikerS canon; her and Alpha will be [[DefeatEqualsFriendship defeated in a two-on-two battle by Nanoha and Fate, even despite reluctantly using her]] [[SuperMode Shining Emissary Mode]] (possibly even having it remotely activated by Jail to make her fight at her hardest, if she’s having doubts). Afterwards, she will be imprisoned, and then contained and monitored, by the TSAB - but ultimately set free, and allowed to work for them. This will allow her to express the Will of Metatron in combat missions and by helping the TSAB to study Metatron (possibly furthering its spread).]]

[[spoiler: She may always hold her belief that "all will be one in Metatron" - but her own contribution to that will be to keep the peace on Mid-Childa and the other Administrated Worlds until that day comes, and to try to repair Metatron's public image, which is ruined by Idolo, Hathor, Jehuty, and other culists.]]

The creation of Alpha was set in motion when Jail figured out that not only could Omega create new Metatron samples, doing so actually helped her stay stable, by counteracting the Metatron build-up. As such, he had her create several new Metatron samples, and began to study them. However, due to having no idea what Metatron was truly capable of, he didn't secure it sufficiently; the Metatron samples grew and joined together, and took over some of his equipment. Knowing it was likely to be recontained, and too little to do much about it on its own, the Metatron hijacked the equipment Jail had used to create Omega, and used it to shape its own creation: Alpha, Daughter of Metatron.

Being created as a Combat Cyborg, Alpha is not completely under the control of Metatron; she has a human brain, mind, and (in part) body. However, she has little reason not to be loyal to Metatron. Her main restraints are the fact that acting too openly and hastily would likely (further) damage Metatron's reputation and public image - making it likely to face a galaxy or even multiverse united against it - and the fact that both her and Omega have limited amounts of Metatron within them, and are left severely drained by creating new Metatron Seeds or using Infusions.

As a fellow Metatron-based Combat Cyborg, Alpha sees Omega as a sister and the other Numbers as more akin to cousins, while Omega sees them all as sisters; however, Alpha has quickly become Omega's closest sister, partially due to being a kindred spirit who can truly understand her, partially due to the empathic resonance created by their Metatron when they are near each other. Though she has little loyalty to Jail, Alpha cares deeply about her sister, and likes to accompany her wherever she can. Omega's rationality also helps to keep Alpha's blind loyalty to Metatron in check.

'''ANKO and MIKI'''

ANKO and MIKI are warped versions of [[PuellaMagiMadokaMagica Sayaka and Kyoko]], who have been forced (implicitly by the Orbital Frame Hathor) into surrendering what remains of their humanity to the [[AssimilationPlot Will of Metatron]] in return for powerful (miniature) Orbital Frame bodies. Though scraps of their old personalities, powers, and fighting styles remain, they have become [[KnightTemplar solely and zealously devoted to spreading the "Truth" of Metatron, and defending it from the "Unenlightened"]]. Fortunately [[spoiler: or unfortunately]], modified Metatron Filters (as well as the Light of Metatron itself) prevent their Soul Gems (which still reside at the core of their new systems) from growing corrupt. This also [[spoiler: cuts them off from the reach of Madokami's power]].

As well as retaining their signature weapons (though Sayaka's has become a BladeBelowTheShoulder), ANKO and MIKI have gained new Metatron-based powers, including flight, the ability to fire off BeamSpam including HomingLasers from their new wings, limited GravityMaster powers usually used for defence, and the Null Shift - a [[{{Nerf}} pale imitation]] of Hathor's [[FlashStep Zero Shift]].

[[spoiler: Another "OC" inspired by [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/1116500?tags=zone_of_the_enders+mahou_shoujo_madoka_magica a picture]].]]

Being merged with a being of Nihilism, Isana tends to be rather distant (and sometimes vague and cryptic), though not uncaring. Her default mood is [[DissonantSerenity serenely]] [[ThePollyanna cheerful]], and strong emotions rarely last long in her. She cannot abide destruction, and will do whatever it takes to contain destructive entities and phenomena - whether using her own powers or contacting local assistance - though she will not kill unless there is no other way to manage the threat.

Isana's human form is merely a wireframe construct; however, she has improved it to the point that the only constantly visible sign of this is her eyes, which are a gateway to her Barrier and visibly inhuman; as a result, [[EyesAlwaysShut she usually keeps them closed unless she needs to use her powers (which does not impair her visual ability)]]. Nevertheless, a short period of time in her company will suffice to tell you that she is not human. (She is also perfectly willing to mention and discuss her nature.) However, the benefits of this form are the ease of its repair, which merely takes a short amount of time, and the fact that damage to it does not hurt or harm her true soul, as well as it neither aging nor requiring any form of sustenance.

Isana is capable of near-invisibility, appearing as little more than a flicker of light if she wishes, as well as short-distance teleportation, both by by abusing the mechanics of her [[spoiler: Witch's Barrier]] (in the former case, she hides within it, in the latter case, she momentarily enters it and exits at a different point). However, her [[spoiler: Barrier]] can be detected by magical senses, energy-detecting technology, or space-time measuring technology. Furthermore, when she "opens" her "Cybernetic Zone" (see below), she loses these abilities.

She is weaker than [[spoiler: Cyberna]] in sheer power, being limited by her available wireframe shards, and the time it takes her constructs to form. (When a wireframe construct is damaged or destroyed, some of the shards forming it are destroyed, others become shards again.) However, she compensates for this with human intelligence, planning, and [[SanityHasAdvantages sanity]]. While she can ''appear'' to form autonomous constructs, such as attack drones or autoturrets, she cannot create true [[spoiler: Familiars]]; her wireframe constructs cannot persist outside of the Cybernetic Zone.

[[spoiler: However, I probably gave her ImaginationBasedSuperpower ''too many'' limits; in particular, her constructs take ''too'' long to form, so she often just ends up forever on the defensive, preventing her from forming constructs. She can account for this with her KiAttacks, but she is still far less powerful than originally intended.]]

[[spoiler: In a subtle but significant change, I've decided to make Isana's "Soul Star" much less vulnerable, thus making her far more completely immortal (originally, it could be destroyed once drawn out). I've done this for two main reasons: to make her character make more sense, and to make it clearer when she's "dead"/defeated in the Arena.]]

[[spoiler: If Isana's Soul Star were vulnerable to conventional attacks, FridgeLogic would make it difficult to justify her continued existence in her current state. Her drive to prevent destruction ''would'' lead her into dangerous situations, as would her blasé attitude towards dangerous creatures and phenomena, and her willingness to admire them up close and personal. Isana becomes surprisingly vulnerable surprisingly easily; her human construct is less resilient than a true human body, and it takes her attention and shards to repair once damaged, [[UnstableEquilibrium thus leaving her more vulnerable to further attacks]]. Once it's completely destroyed, attacking her spirals prevents her from doing anything but attempting to repair them and reform her body. With how comparatively fragile I've established them to be (cannot take a large magical explosion or a nuclear blast, and would not be able to take a sufficiently powerful physical force or magical/energy attack), FridgeLogic leads me to believe that if that were the case, her Soul Star would have been destroyed long ago, long before she could fully realize her vulnerability.]]

However, Madoka nevertheless feels driven to protect her friends; she just wants everyone to be safe and happy. She is also painfully aware that her own defeat, no matter how unlikely, would have disastrous consequences for all the Puella Magi under her care, and is as a result terrified of attracting the attention of an EldritchAbomination(s) - as indeed (nearly) happened with the Entity and the Hydra after it absorbed its power.

Sayaka: Though she has overcome her attraction to Kyosuke and its consequences, Sayaka is still mostly the same person - the wannabe white knight, hero of justice. She is as quick to judgment and keen to action as always; she believes and wishes to prove that RightMakesMight - a philosophy which often causes her to butt heads with Kyoko, who believes and seeks to prove to her the opposite. She also has a bone to pick with Isaki over her reckless, "irresponsible" attitude, especially after Isaki agreed to help someone Sayaka considers morally ambiguous with a project Sayaka, Mami and Kyoko object to, which Sayaka sees as base treachery.

Isana is an AlternateUniverse version of Isaki, who was [[InHarmsWay unable to accept]] a [[VictoryIsBoring truly peaceful happy ending]], as it meant [[VictoryIsBoring no more action and excitement]]. As such, she (gradually) goes off the deep end into ItAmusedMe territory, starts [[TheGadfly Gadflying]], and eventually escalates into outright {{Troll}}ing as she goes further and further chasing cheap laughs and trying to start fights. This is only worsened by the other Puella Magi turning away from her in response, leading to a vicious cycle. Eventually, her trolling breaks through old wounds and pushes Homura over the edge, resulting in a cataclysm which nearly destroys Madoka's Sanctuary.

Isana is an AlternateUniverse version of Isaki, who was [[InHarmsWay unable to accept]] a [[VictoryIsBoring truly peaceful happy ending]], as it meant [[VictoryIsBoring no more action and excitement]]. As such, she (gradually) goes off the deep end into ItAmusedMe territory and her [[TheGadfly Gadfly]] tendencies become outright {{Troll}}ing as she goes further and further chasing cheap laughs and trying to start fights. This is only worsened by the other Puella Magi turning away from her in response, leading to a vicious cycle. Eventually, her trolling breaks through old wounds and pushes Homura over the edge, resulting in a cataclysm which nearly destroys Madoka's Sanctuary.

While her sincere apologies are accepted, the other Puella Magi are unnerved by her new self, which is visibly no longer human, and she realizes their friendship can never be what it once was; they'll never be able to see eye-to-eye again. In the same moment, she realizes she can use her newfound power to leave the Sanctuary, and travel between worlds and across dimensions. She leaves, becoming a multiversal pilgrim with no destination in mind.

Somewhere along the line, she realizes that TheWorldIsJustAwesome. She then resolves to see all the infinite, beautiful sights of the multiverse - and maybe add a few of her own.

[[spoiler: Yes, Fenix/Phoenix is - ''was'' - my AuthorAvatar. He was originally created to tack Projects Phalanx and Phoenix onto, but now I want to use him as a ''character'', and give him InUniverse presence and influence. As such, I've decided to give him in-story goals and motivations, and distinguish his character and personality from myself and my own.]]

[[spoiler: As such, he is no longer an AuthorAvatar. He never did have AuthorPowers, and was always a completely normal human besides his Projects, even as an AuthorAvatar. He did have meta knowledge, but no longer does. His only "meta" knowledge now comes from monitoring the Arena from his Research Lab.]]


His Magnum Opus is the Phoenix armour, a set of PoweredArmour powered by his Energon Reactor, inspired and based on the (movieverse) IronMan armour, but with a different loadout, and different materials used in its construction giving it different capabilities. The Energon flowing though it, gives it increased resilience, [[KiAttacks "supernatural"]] capabilities based at least partially on [[{{Determinator}} its user's will]] (including a BattleAura), ammunition limited only by its remaining power, and [[spoiler: the ability to activate a Cyber Key Power.]]

Ultra Assault Mode: Ultra Assault Mode pushes the Phoenix to Super Weight 4 (as well as giving it the power to fight moderately-sized starships and weak Cybertronians, with support), and is triggered by [[spoiler: activating its Cyber Key Power]]. Because of this, it can only be used for a limited period of time. However, while it lasts, it gives the Phoenix [[spoiler: [[PowerGivesYouWings energy wings]]]], greatly improved mobility, and a massive increase in Energon powers, overcharging all its weapons to make them ''far'' more powerful - most notably the Energon Blades. Fenix's usual tactic in this mode is to close into melee and (attempt to) use the Blades to devastating effect, but it can also deliver a potent Ion Cannon shot should the situation call for it, such as against vehicles or larger foes.

[[spoiler: Cyberna doesn't see much use nowadays, as I feel she works best as a boss fight; due to the Arena's PowerCreepPowerSeep, I feel she would not be able to be one now. (At least, not without buffing her to levels approaching if not surpassing Walpurgis Night and thus going against canon; I feel she's already been too strong for a mere Witch at various points in the Arena). Wireframe shit is also too familiar to be effective by now, especially with Isana in play.]]

I am an EthicalHedonist, and one of the most if not ''the'' most important thing for me is to ''enjoy my life''. I also see myself as (sensibly) ChaoticGood due to my respect for individual freedoms; I believe the human race can and should be trusted with freedom (within reason), and that one of the best paths to enjoying your life is to follow your true desires and be honest with yourself. My typical response to negative emotions is to avoid or emotionally detach myself from the source. (I'm aware this may not be ideal, but it makes logical sense, and it is who I am and how I operate for the moment.) I have elements of TheSpock, but I feel I've also grown beyond them. I do still like logic and rationality, seeing them as "[some] of my favourite tools", but no longer define myself by them. Nowadays, I also sometimes act on ({{Downplayed}}) ItAmusedMe.

[[spoiler: Omega's HappyEnding will come when Jail Scaglietti and the Numbers are defeated as per (modified) StrikerS canon; her and Alpha will be [[DefeatEqualsFriendship defeated in a two-on-two battle by Nanoha and Fate, even despite reluctantly using her Shining Emissary Mode (possibly even having it remotely activated by Jail to make her fight at her hardest, if she’s having doubts). Afterwards, she will be imprisoned, and then contained and monitored, by the TSAB - but ultimately set free, and allowed to work for them. This will allow her to express the Will of Metatron in combat missions and by helping the TSAB to study Metatron (possibly furthering its spread).]]

Iona, the [[LightEmUp Shining]]. Her colour theme is a shining silver, and she tends to have a distant, "transcendant", above-it-all air to her.

Project Phalanx was created based on the principles of Puella Magi and Soul Gems, hence its ring's resemblance to one. He insists that all research was done using genuine volunteers, who are treated well, under the promise of eventually breaking the contract and restoring them to true human form.

Nevertheless, there's something... ''off'' about the Phalanx girls. The only obvious clue so far is that when not actively doing something, they tend to remain oddly blank and passive. When fighting with them, the user also often tends to have a look of concentration, as though playing a videogame or similar. Finally, they seem to break out of their supposed characterizations fairly easily.

Furthermore, an unknown flaw/weakness in Phalanx means that its user usually prefers to only summon one or two of the girls at once, and they become weaker and less effective the more are out. This currently cripples its combat effectiveness, and is a flaw its creator hopes to eventually remedy, but other things keep coming up in his way...

[[spoiler: Out-of-universe, each girl is also loosely based off an "ideal" of beauty (Blaeza = brazen, cocky, {{Tomboy}}, Raeza = Graceful and flowing, Curea = kind, caring, compassionate, nature-theme, Iona = "transcendent", unearthly, light). However, this is not true in-universe, as that would have creepy implications.]]

[[spoiler: Both in and out-of-universe, I created Phalanx because I wanted characters to enter scenes directly on my behalf, fight for me when I didn't feel like using AuthorPowers and the Rules of [[RuleOfCool Cool]] and [[RuleOfFunny Funny]], and make me look more awesome by their presence - not-so-evil minions, basically. And since I already had a reputation of using Magical Girls, I figured I might as well run with that.]]

[[spoiler: [[strike: Besides, who would suspect Magical Girls of being evil minions! Muahahahahahaha!]]]]

I am an EthicalHedonist, and one of the most if not ''the'' most important thing for me is to ''enjoy my life''. I also see myself as (sensibly) ChaoticGood due to my respect for individual freedoms; I believe the human race can and should be trusted with freedom (within reason), and that one of the best paths to enjoying your life is to follow your true desires and be honest with yourself. My typical response to negative emotions is to avoid or emotionally detach myself from the source. (I'm aware this may not be ideal, but it makes logical sense, and it is who I am and how I operate for the moment.) I used to be TheSpock, but I've mostly grown out of it. I do still like logic and rationality, seeing them as "one of my favourite tools", but no longer define myself by them; there are many things I respectfully disagree with Rationalists about. Nowadays, I also sometimes act on ({{Downplayed}}) ItAmusedMe.

On here, and in my taste in fiction, I try to live by the RuleOfCool. I love StuffBlowingUp, TechnologyPorn, [[FantasticNuke big epic magic spells]], and LighterAndSofter. I easily suffer from AngstAversion and DarknessInducedAudienceApathy, since as previously noted, my typical response to negative emotions is to avoid or emotionally detach myself from the source. I enjoy works which don't take themselves seriously, and feature CasualDangerDialogue; as I've joked before (about TFC) "they're so busy throwing one-liners even while they're slinging lasers at each other that it's easy to forget they're ''trying to kill each other''" - and ''I like it that way''.

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But watching them from afar, bitterness began to take hold in him. While in awe of their power, he also felt that none of Humanity's accomplishments held a candle to their quasi-mystical technologies. The vast majority of Humanity had sat back and cowered on Earth, achieving nothing, while the Autobots had recovered the mythical Omega Lock from [[spoiler: Starship]] Atlantis, [[spoiler: revived their mechanical deity, Primus,]] and closed the Grand Black Hole that had threatened the universe (if not the multiverse).

He decided to make his move. Now was his time, today his day. He would claim the power of Energon for himself, and no force in the universe would stop him.

[[spoiler: He was originally going to be the one manipulating the "US Army" to attack the Arena, but this no longer fits his story. He is, however, still something of an Anubis and Orbital Frame fanboy; he never grew out of his awe for power.]]

[[spoiler: He also no longer has access to Project Phalanx. Phalanx still belongs to "[=PimpCool TNT=]", my Arena AuthorAvatar.]]

As for the Phoenix armour, it is a set of PoweredArmour, inspired and based on the (movieverse) IronMan armour, but with a different loadout, and different materials used in its construction giving it different capabilities.

The most notable difference is that rather than Tony Stark's Arc Reactor, it is powered by the Energon Heart, Fenix's stolen [[TransformersCybertron Energon]] Reactor. This gives it increased resilience, [[KiAttacks "supernatural"]] capabilities based at least partially on [[{{Determinator}} its user's will]] (including a BattleAura), ammunition limited only by its remaining power, and [[spoiler: the ability to activate a Cyber Key Power.]]

[[spoiler: Was initially inspired by asking myself what I'd wish for if I were female, and offered the opportunity to make a Contract.]]

Cyberna, the Wireframe Witch. Her nature is Nihilism. She fills her empty world with constructs, and uses any who enter to test their prowess. However, those with the strong wills and clear convictions to weather the storm will find her fragile constructs lacking in substance.

[[spoiler: Cyberna doesn't see much use nowadays, as I feel she works best as a boss fight; due to the Arena's PowerCreepPowerSeep, I feel she would not be able to be one now. (At least, not without buffing her to levels approaching if not surpassing Walpurgis Night and thus going against canon; I feel she's already been too strong for a mere Witch at various points in the Arena).]]

Somewhere along the line, she realizes that TheWorldIsJustAwesome. She also realizes the value of ''Creation''; even Cyberna, the Witch of Nihilism, ''Created'' constructs to fill her empty world - and many living beings do likewise. She then resolves to see all the infinite, beautiful sights and Creations of the multiverse - and maybe add a few of her own. (She also enjoys watching others enjoy themselves, and facilitating it if she can.)

Isana's human form is merely a wireframe construct; however, she has improved it to the point that the only constantly visible sign of this is her eyes, which are a gateway to her Barrier and visibly inhuman; as a result, [[EyesAlwaysShut she keeps them closed at nearly all times (which does not impair her visual ability)]]. Nevertheless, a short period of time in her company will suffice to tell you that she is not human; if the occasional [[HologramProjectionImperfection flickers]] don't tip you off, her [[VoiceOfTheLegion layered]] voice will. (She is also perfectly willing to mention and discuss her nature.) However, the benefits of this form are the ease of its repair, which merely takes a short amount of time, and the fact that damage to it does not hurt or harm her true soul, as well as it neither aging nor requiring any form of sustenance.

Isana is capable of near-invisibility, appearing as little more than a flicker of light if she wishes, as well as short-distance teleportation by abusing the mechanics of her [[spoiler: Witch's Barrier]] (in the former case, she hides within it, in the latter case, she momentarily enters it and exits at a different point). However, her [[spoiler: Barrier]] can be detected by magical senses, energy-detecting technology, or space-time measuring technology. Furthermore, when she "opens" her "Cybernetic Zone" (see below), she loses these abilities.

[[spoiler: However, I note that I probably gave her ImaginationBasedSuperpower ''too many'' limits; in particular, her constructs take ''too'' long to form, so she often just ends up forever on the defensive, preventing her from forming constructs. She can account for this with her KiAttacks, but she is still far less powerful than originally intended.]]

[[spoiler: In a subtle but significant change, I've decided to make Isana's "Soul Star" much less vulnerable, thus making her far more completely immortal. I've done this for two main reasons: to make her character make more sense, and to make it clearer when she's "dead"/defeated in the Arena.]]

[[spoiler: If Isana's Soul Star were vulnerable to conventional attacks, FridgeLogic would make it difficult to justify her continued existence in her current state. Her drive to prevent destruction ''would'' lead her into dangerous situations, as would her blasé attitude towards dangerous creatures and phenomena, and her willingness to admire them up close and personal. Isana becomes surprisingly vulnerable surprisingly easily; her human construct is less resilient than a true human body, and it takes her attention and shards to repair once damaged, thus leaving her more vulnerable to further attacks. Once it's completely destroyed, attacking her spirals prevents her from doing anything but attempting to repair them and reform her body. With how comparatively fragile I've established them to be (cannot take a large magical explosion or a nuclear blast, and would not be able to take a sufficiently powerful physical force or magical/energy attack), FridgeLogic leads me to believe that if that were the case, her Soul Star would have been destroyed long ago, long before she could fully realize her vulnerability.]]

Omega, the Final Number, is the last of the "Numbers" Combat Cyborgs created by Jail Scaglietti (of MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha infame). After obtaining a stolen shipment of [[ToxicPhlebotinum Metatron Ore]] from the TSAB (who were convinced to transport it through stealth rather than force, and then sold out by his high-level connections), [[ForScience Jail]] decided to build a new Combat Cyborg around it, using it to augment her capabilities and [[ForScience setting her loose to see what effects it would have]].

The result was Omega. As beautiful as she is deadly, she weaves through the storm of battle with unearthly elegance and poise, returning fire with a pair of shapeshifting weapons which allow her to adapt to any combat situation on the fly. Fortunately, since Scaglietti was only able to obtain a limited sample of Metatron, she's both weaker and saner than [[spoiler: "Nanohman"]]; her beauty is matched only by her compassion and her love for her Sisters, though Metatron still whispers its dark "truths" into her mind...

[[spoiler: Omega's HappyEnding will come when Jail Scaglietti and the Numbers are defeated as per (modified) StrikerS canon; she will be [[DefeatEqualsFriendship defeated in single combat by Nanoha]] (or rather, now that Alpha's in the picture, defeated in a two-on-two battle by Nanoha and Fate), even despite reluctantly using her Shining Emissary Mode (possibly even having it remotely activated by Jail to make her fight at her hardest, if she’s having doubts). Afterwards, she will be imprisoned, and then contained and monitored, by the TSAB - but ultimately set free, and allowed to work for them. This will allow her to express the Will of Metatron in combat missions and by helping the TSAB to study Metatron (possibly furthering its spread).]]

[[spoiler: She may always hold her belief that "all will be one in Metatron" - but her own contribution to that will be to keep the peace on Mid-Childa and the other Administrated Worlds until that day comes, and to try to repair Metatron's public image, which was ruined by Idolo, Hathor, and Jehuty.]]

[[spoiler: The Void was originally a "generic evil of doom" designed to disrupt a roleplay scene I didn't know where to go with via ChandlersLaw. However, I decided to use it again, and this time added the fear and escape motif, while deciding to make its secret weakness "actually attempting to fight back". Over a few subsequent encounters, I developed it into the entity described above. I basically consider it my go-to "MindRape in a tin can".]]

[[spoiler: Also, yes, I know she's not technically an OC. I didn't have anywhere else to put her.]]

Isana is an AlternateUniverse version of Isaki, who hails from a timeline which is much like ''Ascendant Magica''.

This version of Isaki was [[InHarmsWay unable to accept]] a [[VictoryIsBoring truly peaceful happy ending]], as it meant [[VictoryIsBoring no more action and excitement]] (just quiet, peaceful happiness... [[{{Foreshadowing}} or]] [[StrawNihilist something else?]]). As such, she (gradually) goes off the deep end into ItAmusedMe territory and her [[TheGadfly Gadfly]] tendencies become outright {{Troll}}ing as she goes further and further chasing cheap laughs and trying to start fights. This is only worsened by the other Puella Magi turning away from her in response, leading to a vicious cycle. Eventually, her trolling breaks through old wounds and pushes Homura over the edge, resulting in a cataclysm which nearly destroys Madoka's Sanctuary.

Deeply struck with guilt and remorse, Isaki withdraws to a secluded corner of the Sanctuary, and tries to work out how she could have done such a thing, resolving not to emerge until she is sure she will never hurt her friends again. She realizes her pursuit of action and excitement was (partially) born of fear, a desire to escape her true nihilistic beliefs below the surface. Seeing a world without struggle, strife, and challenge, a happy world without meaningful goals to strive for (and distract herself with) pushed those fears into overdrive. Bolstered by her conviction to never hurt her friends again, she confronts and accepts her nihilism, realizing and accepting in the process that she is no longer human, and that that's okay - the shape of one's body never was a big deal to her anyway. With these realizations, she is able to merge with her [[spoiler: Witch half]] and take its power for herself, emerging as a fused entity.

Her general compassion and love for her sisters presents another point of conflict. As the Will of Metatron grows stronger inside her, it urges her to act immediately and forcefully to fulfil its goals - the destruction of threats and further spread of itself. While her power limiters and Metatron filters generally allow her to suppress this buildup and maintain her rationality for the most part, she will go into a foul, insular mood and become quicker to violence if she has not had the chance to engage in combat - or create a Metatron Seed/Infusion - for a long time. And she ‘’always’’ fears the consequences of losing control, especially when training with her sisters.

[[spoiler: As such, I decided to downplay but not remove this element, and instead make it so that Omega has little enough Metatron to ''basically'' be able to "control" it... only she's ''not completely against it;'' the conflict comes from her ''trying to reconcile it'' with her other beliefs and more benign drives, as well as fear of ‘’what could happen if’’ she loses control.]]

[[spoiler: Omega's HappyEnding will come when Jail Scaglietti and the Numbers are defeated as per (modified) StrikerS canon; she will be [[DefeatEqualsFriendship defeated in single combat by Nanoha]], even despite reluctantly using her Shining Emissary Mode (possibly even having it remotely activated by Jail to make her fight at her hardest, if she’s having doubts). Afterwards, she will be imprisoned, and then contained and monitored, by the TSAB - but ultimately set free, and allowed to work for them. This will allow her to express the Will of Metatron in combat missions and by helping the TSAB to study Metatron (possibly furthering its spread).]]

In real life, I'm a short, slim young man with long black hair. [[RealMenWearPink (Yes, I'm a guy.)]] Most of the time, I try to act friendly and cheerful (acting much like my OC Isaki in that respect), but sometimes I'm just too tired, apathetic and lazy to bother. And will then turn dry and snarky. (I also snark just for the fun of it, and tend to talk to myself and comment on ''everything''.)

On here, and in my taste in fiction, I try to live by the RuleOfCool. I love StuffBlowingUp, LighterAndSofter, TechnologyPorn, and [[FantasticNuke big epic magic spells]], and am JustHereForGodzilla. (Though some [[GambitPileup intriguing plots]] manage to suck me in, like the ArtemisFowl series.) I easily suffer from AngstAversion and DarknessInducedAudienceApathy, since as previously noted, my typical response to negative emotions is to avoid or emotionally detach myself from the source. I enjoy works which don't take themselves seriously, and feature CasualDangerDialogue; as I've joked before (about TFC) "they're so busy throwing one-liners even while they're slinging lasers at each other that it's easy to forget they're ''trying to kill each other''" - and ''I like it that way''.

My all-time favourite shows are ''TransformersCybertron'' and ''YuGiOhGX'', of which I actually prefer the English dubs - partially because I hate reading subs (which is [[SubbingVersusDubbing just my personal opinion]]), and partially because their tone, dialogue, and soundtracks make them LighterAndSofter and less serious. For example, in the SingleStrokeBattle {{Climax}} of the FinalBattle of ''Galaxy Force'' (the Japanese version of ''TransformersCybertron''), sombre music apparently plays, as opposed to the triumphant and uplifting [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSq-UvLQ0io Our Ally 2]] which plays in ''TransformersCybertron''.

I typically enjoy roleplaying light-hearted, cheerful characters who tend to be {{Spirited Competitor}}s if not {{Blood Knight}}s in combat, although I can (and do enjoy) getting philosophical and writing character(s) like that, including MindRape scenes. I enjoy the process of {{Deconstruction}}, but usually don't enjoy [[RealityEnsues the]] [[DarkerAndEdgier results]], and thus inadvertently ruin a lot of works for myself with FridgeHorror.

I typically enjoy roleplaying light-hearted, cheerful {{Spirited Competitor}}s, although I can (and do enjoy) getting philosophical and writing character(s) like that, including MindRape scenes. I enjoy the process of {{Deconstruction}}, but usually don't enjoy [[RealityEnsues the]] [[DarkerAndEdgier results]], and thus inadvertently ruin a lot of works for myself with FridgeHorror.

I don't care what others think of me, and I'll always say what I think (if you want to be my friend, I'll reciprocate. If you don't, or want to be an ass, I don't care. [[TheGadfly I'll cheerfully reciprocate]]). However, I always (try to) state my opinions ''as opinions'' and respectfully accept others' opinions. (I often used to give my opinion when it wasn't wanted, but that's a habit I'm toning down.) I also tend to [[TheGadfly bring up adverse opinions and play Devil's Advocate, just for the fun and challenge, and to highlight relativism]]. (This sometimes tends to get confused with my actual opinions -_-). As per the potholes, I also used to be a bit of a {{Troll}} / TheGadfly, but have generally learned to manage these habits so they become actually fun(ny), rather than pissing people off.

My all-time favourite shows are ''TransformersCybertron'' and ''YuGiOhGX'', of which I actually prefer the English dubs - partially because I hate reading subs (which is just my personal opinion I will not push on anyone), and partially because their tone, dialogue, and soundtracks make them LighterAndSofter and less serious. For example, in the SingleStrokeBattle {{Climax}} of the FinalBattle of ''Galaxy Force'' (the Japanese version of ''TransformersCybertron''), sombre music apparently plays, as opposed to the triumphant and uplifting [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSq-UvLQ0io Our Ally 2]] which plays in ''TransformersCybertron''.

I typically enjoy roleplaying light-hearted BloodKnights and {{Spirited Competitor}}s, although I can (and do enjoy) getting philosophical and writing character(s) like that, including MindRape scenes. I enjoy the process of {{Deconstruction}}, but usually don't enjoy [[RealityEnsues the]] [[DarkerAndEdgier results]], and thus inadvertently ruin a lot of works for myself with FridgeHorror.

But watching them from afar, bitterness began to take hold in him. While in awe of their power, he also felt that none of Humanity's accomplishments held a candle to their quasi-mystical technologies and Energon powers. The vast majority of Humanity had sat back and cowered on Earth, achieving nothing, while the Autobots had recovered the mythical Omega Lock from [[spoiler: Starship]] Atlantis, [[spoiler: revived their mechanical deity, Primus,]] and closed the Grand Black Hole that had threatened the universe (if not the multiverse).

[[spoiler: Yes, Fenix/Phoenix is - was - my AuthorAvatar. He was originally created to tack Projects Phalanx and Phoenix onto, but now I want to use him as a character, and give him InUniverse presence and influence. As such, I've decided to give him in-story goals and motivations, and distinguish his character and personality from myself and my own.]]

As for the Phoenix armour which is his main weapon, it is a set of PoweredArmour, inspired and based on the (movieverse) IronMan armour, but with a different loadout, and different materials used in its construction giving it different capabilities.

Light Assault Mode: Used to take on empowered humans and other "normal" threats (up to Super Weight 2), Light Assault Mode consists only of gauntlets, boots, the Energon Reactor, and a combat harness for improved mobility and durability (though it'll still need to block/dodge most attacks and can't fly). Its weapons in Light Assault Mode are wrist-mounted micro-missile launchers (which can also fire shotgun-like bursts at close range, thanks to the versatility of Energon projectiles), Energon Blades (which can create RazorWind), and submachine guns concealed within the gauntlets, as well as Repulsor blasts. It also features waist-mounted Energon shuriken holsters, which generate a nigh-infinite supply, limited only by the Reactor's power.

Ultra Assault Mode: Ultra Assault Mode pushes the Phoenix to Super Weight 4 (as well as giving it the power to fight moderately-sized starships and weak Cybertronians, with support), and is triggered by [[spoiler: activating its Cyber Key Power]]. Because of this, it can only be used for a limited period of time. However, while it lasts, it gives the Phoenix [[spoiler: [[PowerGivesYouWings energy wings]]]], greatly improved mobility, and a massive increase in Energon powers, overcharging all its weapons to make them ''far'' more powerful - most notably the Energon Blades. Fenix's usual tactic against infantry in this mode is to close into melee and attempt to use the Blades to devastating effect, but it can also deliver a potent Ion Cannon shot should the situation call for it, such as against vehicles or larger foes.

Isaki is a fun-loving, thrill-seeking Puella Magi. Her main goals are to seek action and excitement, [[BloodKnight usually through combat]]; she lives for the RuleOfCool, and tends to fangirl over things and characters which are sufficiently ''awesome'' (or [[CutenessProximity cute]]). She [[IdiotHero tends not to think too hard about stuff]] (especially philosophical stuff), and [[LeeroyJenkins often rushes in without thinking]], her typical battle plan being [[IndyPloy "I'll make it up as I go along; now, let's see what you've got!"]]. Her wish was for a "more exciting life", and she was actually rather satisfied with the way it turned out; she tends to see negative events as challenges to enjoy and overcome. All this makes her very unlikely to [[spoiler: Witch Out]] from despair, but very likely to die or waste all her mana in combat. However, she is no SociopathicHero; she cares deeply for her friends, and is generally friendly and good-natured to everyone, despite her love of combat.

Isana is an AlternateUniverse version of Isaki, who hails from a timeline which is much like ''Ascendant Magica'', only the dimensional boundaries are never broken, trapping the Puella Magi in the Sanctuary.

Without the added incentive (of fighting in the Arena, and helping out in other dimensions) to maintain and train their magical and combat skills, Madoka is eventually able to calm the Puella Magi and help them overcome their hangups with each other, creating a truly peaceful happy ending. Isaki is unable to accept this, as it means no more action and excitement (just quiet, peaceful happiness... [[{{Foreshadowing}} or]] [[StrawNihilist something else?]]). As such, she goes off the deep end into ItAmusedMe territory and her [[TheGadfly Gadfly]] tendencies become outright {{Troll}}ing as she goes further and further chasing cheap laughs and trying to start fights. This is only worsened by the other Puella Magi turning away from her in response, leading to a vicious cycle. Eventually, her trolling breaks through old wounds and pushes Homura over the edge, resulting in a cataclysm which nearly destroys Madoka's Sanctuary.

Deeply struck with guilt and remorse, Isaki withdraws to a secluded corner of the Sanctuary, and tries to work out how she could have done such a thing, resolving not to emerge until she is sure she will never hurt her friends again. She realizes her pursuit of action and excitement was (partially) born of fear, a desire to escape her true nihilistic beliefs below the surface. Seeing a world without struggle, strife, and challenge, a happy world without meaningful goals to strive for (and distract herself with) pushed those fears into overdrive. Bolstered by her conviction to never hurt her friends again, she confronts and accepts her nihilism, realizing and accepting in the process that she is no longer human, and that that's okay - (literal) humanity never was a big deal to her anyway. With these realizations, she is able to merge with her [[spoiler: Witch half]] and take its power for herself, emerging as a fused entity.

Being merged with a being of Nihilism, Isana tends to be rather distant (and sometimes vague and cryptic), though not uncaring. Her default mood is [[DissonantSerenity serenely]] [[ThePollyanna cheerful]], and strong emotions rarely last long in her. She cannot abide destruction, and will do what it takes to contain destructive entities and phenomena - whether using her own powers or contacting local assistance - though she will not kill unless there is no other way to manage the threat.

Isana's human form is merely a wireframe construct; however, the only constantly visible sign of this is her eyes, which are a gateway to her Barrier and visibly inhuman; as a result, [[EyesAlwaysShut she keeps them closed at nearly all times (which does not impair her visual ability)]]. Nevertheless, a short period of time in her company will suffice to tell you that she is not human; if the occasional [[HologramProjectionImperfection flickers]] don't tip you off, her [[VoiceOfTheLegion layered]] voice will. (She is also perfectly willing to mention and discuss her nature.) However, the benefits of this form are the ease of its repair, which merely takes a short amount of time, and the fact that damage to it does not hurt or harm her true soul, as well as it neither aging nor requiring any form of sustenance.

Isana is capable of near-invisibility - appearing as little more than a flicker of light if she wishes - as well as [[FlashStep seeming short-distance teleportation]] by abusing the mechanics of her [[spoiler: Witch's Barrier]] (in the former case, she hides within it, in the latter case, she momentarily enters it and exits at a different point). However, her [[spoiler: Barrier]] can be detected by magical senses, energy-detecting technology, or space-time measuring technology. Furthermore, when she "opens" her "Cybernetic Zone" (see below), she loses these abilities.

In combat ([[MundaneUtility or for other purposes, such as transport]]) Isana is capable of manifesting and using functional wireframe weapons, vehicles, and devices of many kinds. However, this ability is very limited unless she "opens" her "Cybernetic Zone", forcing her [[spoiler: Barrier]] to overlap the real world and allowing her to fill the area around herself with wireframe shards to form her constructs. She also has access to Isaki's powers, and can use the KiAttacks in melee combat, although she no longer uses the rollerblades. Despite her theme, all of her powers are based on magic, not technology; her constructs do not have to be physically possible or technologically plausible.

[[spoiler: However, I note that I probably gave her ImaginationBasedSuperpower ''too many'' limits; in particular, her constructs take ''too'' long to form, so she often just ends up forever on the defensive, preventing her from forming constructs. I need to rethink my style with her.]]

[[spoiler: To justify her continued survival, and explain, allow and further justify her easy confidence and focus on admiration (and her TimeAbyss perspective) - which are kind of the ''point'' of the character - I've decided to change her character to remove the explicit vulnerability of her Soul Star, and instead imply the opposite. (After all, Grief Seeds are capable of surviving the damage that kills their Witch unscathed...)]]

The creation of Alpha was set in motion when Jail figured out that not only could Omega create new Metatron samples, doing so actually helped her stay stable, by counteracting the Metatron build-up. As such, he had her create several new Metatron samples, and began to study them. However, he had no idea what Metatron was capable of, and so did not secure it sufficiently. The Metatron samples grew and joined together, before taking over some of his equipment. Knowing it was too little to do much on its own, and were likely to be recontained, the Metatron took over the equipment Jail had used to create Omega, and used it to shape its own creation: Alpha, the Daughter of Metatron.

Being created as a Combat Cyborg, Alpha is not completely under the control of Metatron; she has a human mind, brain, and (in part) body. However, she has little reason not to be loyal to Metatron. Her main restraints are the counsel of Omega, the fact that acting too openly and hastily would likely further damage Metatron's reputation and public image - making it likely to face a galaxy or even multiverse united against it - and the fact that both her and Omega have limited amounts of Metatron within them, and are left severely drained by creating new Metatron Seeds or Infusions.

As a fellow Metatron-based Combat Cyborg, Alpha sees Omega as a sister and the other Numbers as more akin to cousins, while Omega sees them all as sisters; but Alpha has quickly become the closest to her, partially due to being a kindred spirit who can truly understand her, partially due to the empathic resonance created by their Metatron when they are near each other. Though she has little loyalty to Jail, Alpha cares deeply about her sister, and likes to accompany her wherever she can.

An uncertain period of time later, the Puella Magi have had some time to recover from their traumas and resolve ''some'' of their hangups, becoming ''[[LighterAndSofter much]]'' [[LighterAndSofter better-adjusted overall]], but VictoryIsBoring has set in (for some of them). [[TheGadfly Gadflying]] and ShipTease ensue. But then the boundaries between the Sanctuary dimension and the other, "living" dimensions are shattered by an unknown event (possibly Isaki's reckless attempt to save the FM - and the rest of the Arena's denizens - from the Entity), allowing the Puella Magi to return to life and travel between (certain) dimensions almost freely. All the Puella Magi can also freely return to the Sanctuary to recharge their Soul Gems (or simply return home), and are forcibly returned if their Soul Gems are destroyed, either through damage or corruption.

However, this is a double-edged sword. In a multiverse of both light and darkness, new threats exist, threats which the Magical Girls will expose themselves to if they leave the Sanctuary... and maybe even [[EldritchAbomination threats]] to Madoka herself.

However, Madoka nevertheless feels driven to protect her friends. For a while, she didn't understand why her friends would want to return to worlds where they risked pain and suffering, and attempted to prevent them from leaving Sanctuary; she just wants everyone to be safe and happy. She was also painfully aware that her own defeat, no matter how unlikely, would have disastrous consequences for all the Puella Magi under her care, and was as a result terrified of attracting the attention of an EldritchAbomination(s) - as indeed (nearly) happened with the Entity and the Hydra after it absorbed its power.

Nevertheless (after receiving a certain TheReasonYouSuckSpeech) Madoka has realized that the Puella Magis' role in the world (multiverse) need no longer be over, and is now more willing to allow her friends to risk themselves - and maybe even risk herself, in extreme situations - to protect and help others.

Homura: After all that she's been through, Homura just wants a break. For the most part, she feels no obligation to help anyone; Madoka's (mostly) safe and that's all she wants. However, she is also willing to do whatever it takes to protect Madoka, and sees herself as Madoka's secret weapon and last resort if the Sanctuary is ever threatened, or Madoka ever needs anything else done. To this end, she continues to train herself and build up her arsenal, now being equipped with both her old and new powersets.

Kyoko: Kyoko still maintains a snarky, aloof, and more pragmatic/cynical outlook than all the others. She also enjoys a combative "challenge" to "stretch her legs", and retains her confrontational attitude. However, without the constant Puella Magi turf wars to darken her outlook, she has [[{{Tsundere}} grudgingly]] (re)connected with the other Puella Magi and adopted a more KnightInSourArmour attitude, fighting on the "right" side and looking out for the others.

Sayaka: Though she has overcome her attraction to Kyosuke and its consequences, Sayaka is still mostly the same person - the wannabe white knight, hero of justice. She wishes to defeat "evil" wherever she sees it, making the world/multiverse a "better place", and is as quick to judgment and keen to action as always; she believes and wishes to prove that RightMakesMight - a philosophy which often causes her to butt heads with Kyoko, who believes and seeks to prove to her the opposite.

Fortunately for her, the new Puella Magi system is much more accommodating to this kind of attitude, and having Mami as a mentor figure has helped to temper her attitude. She also has a bone to pick with Isaki over her reckless, "irresponsible" attitude, especially after Isaki agreed to help someone Sayaka considers morally ambiguous with a project Sayaka, Mami and Kyoko object to, which Sayaka sees as base treachery.

Isaki: From some people's perspective, Isaki has gone off the rails. From her own, she's living the life. Blessed with ResurrectiveImmortality and knowing it, Isaki scours the multiverse for new challenges and thrills, fighting "the bad guys" - as well as anyone else she can challenge - for the thrill of it.

More than once this attitude has caused her to "make mistakes" (like falling prey to LetsYouAndHimFight, VillainWithGoodPublicity, UnwittingPawn, etc.) - never mind all the combat "deaths" she's racked up - and while she acknowledges the former as mistakes, she refuses to take them seriously enough to learn from them. This attitude infuriates Sayaka, despite it being NotSoDifferent from her own, and causes Homura to think of her as an idiot.

Isaki is eternally grateful to Madoka for creating the Sanctuary, and allowing them enjoy effective immortality. For this reason, she is immensely loyal to Madoka at the fundamental level, and perhaps the only thing that can make her take a situation truly seriously is a threat to Madoka. However, she also sees Madoka as trying to spoil her fun, and is not above defying her on smaller matters or even playing the "you can't stop me" card. She also enjoys sparring with Kyoko, and doesn't get how Mami can seek and live such a quiet life, but is happy enough to hang out with her.

But watching them from afar, bitterness began to take hold in him. While in awe of their power, he also felt that none of Humanity's accomplishments and technologies held a candle to their quasi-mystical technologies, achievements, and Energon powers. The vast majority of Humanity had sat back and cowered on Earth, achieving nothing, while the Autobots had recovered the mythical Omega Lock from [[spoiler: Starship]] Atlantis, [[spoiler: revived their mechanical deity, Primus,]] and closed the Grand Black Hole that had threatened the universe (if not the multiverse). He longed to prove himself, and the might of Humanity, but was endlessly stymied by the limits of the human body.

Driven by his frustration with the comparative powerlessness of the human condition, and his delight with the awesome powers of the Cybertronians, the young man devoted himself to science and the studying of Energon, researching the mysterious mineral. Rising through the ranks of the field, he played a steadily growing role in several breakthroughs in the use of Energon powers and technology as he became more and more adept at manipulating the quasi-mystical force, designing technology based upon it.

So he decided to make his move. Now was his time, today his day. He would claim the power of Energon for himself, and no force in the universe would stop him.

But watching them from afar, bitterness also began to take hold in him. While in awe of their power, he also felt that none of Humanity's accomplishments and technologies held a candle to the quasi-mystical technologies, achievements and Energon powers of the Cybertronians. The vast majority of Humanity had sat back and cowered on Earth, achieving nothing, while the Autobots had recovered the mythical Omega Lock from [[spoiler: Starship]] Atlantis, [[spoiler: revived their mechanical deity, Primus,]] and closed the Grand Black Hole that had threatened the universe (if not the multiverse). He longed to prove himself, and the might of Humanity, but was endlessly stymied by the limits of the human body.

Driven by his frustration with the comparative powerlessness of the human condition, and his delight with the awesome powers of the Cybertronians, the young man devoted himself to science and the studying of Energon, researching the mysterious mineral. Rising through the ranks of the field, he played a steadily growing role in several breakthroughs in the use of Energon powers and technology as he became more and more adept at manipulating the quasi-mystical force, and designing technology based upon it.

Fortunately, he was unharmed by the incident, tumbling to the ground with nothing worse than cuts and bruises. But it had given him a clarity he'd never seen before. Human life was not only weak, it was ''fragile''. It could end at any time. There was no more time to waste. Already his ambitions had nearly died once, almost dying with him, crushed out like the fragile, dying ember that human life was.

Slipping away via the Space Bridge, he fled to the Asteroid Belts, where he found refuge among the freedom-loving "Independent Colonies". These roughshod mining operations wanted no part in the Autobots' motto of "Till all are one", and opposed what they saw as alien domination and assimilation. Their core values of freedom, human strength, and independence fitted him like lock and key. In return for his expertise with the manipulation of Energon, and the design of weapons and devices based upon it, the quasi-rebels gave him shelter and asylum, allowing him to continue his work with relative impunity. He hardly had fame and fortune, never mind luxury, but then, he didn't need or desire it. All he wanted or needed was his work.

As for the Phoenix armour, it is a set of PoweredArmour, inspired and based on the (movieverse) IronMan armour, but with a different loadout, and different materials used in its construction giving it different capabilities.

The most notable difference is that rather than Tony Stark's Arc Reactor, it is powered by the Energon Heart, Fenix's stolen [[TransformersCybertron Energon]] Reactor. This gives it increased resilience, [[KiAttacks "supernatural"]] capabilities based at least partially on [[{{Determinator}} its user's will]] including a BattleAura, ammunition limited only by its remaining power, and [[spoiler: the ability to activate a Cyber Key Power.]]

Its capabilities are divided into three "Assault Modes", used proportionate to the [[SuperWeight level of threat]] it is facing:

Light Assault Mode: Used to take on empowered humans and other "normal" level threats (up to Super Weight 2), Light Assault Mode consists only of gauntlets, boots, the Energon Reactor, and a combat harness for improved mobility and durability (though it'll still need to block/dodge most attacks and can't fly). Its weapons in Light Assault Mode are wrist-mounted micro-missile launchers (which can also fire shotgun-like bursts at close range, thanks to the versatility of Energon projectiles), Energon Blades (which can create RazorWind), and submachine guns concealed within the gauntlets, as well as Repulsor blasts. It also features waist-mounted Energon shuriken holsters, which generate a nigh-infinite supply, limited only by the Reactor's power.

Heavy Assault Mode: Heavy Assault Mode is used to take on Super Weight 3 threats, and adds the torso armour for a full suit, allowing it to actually tank attacks as well as dodging and blocking. It also gains shoulder-mounted Ion Cannons, which deliver a quick and powerful shot and can be overcharged to deliver heavy firepower (for BeamOWar situations and similar), but have fairly long cooldowns and can't be rapid-fired. Finally, it gains full flight capabilities.

Ultra Assault Mode: Ultra Assault Mode pushes the Phoenix to Super Weight 4, and is triggered by [[spoiler: activating its Cyber Key Power]]. Because of this, it can only be used for a limited period of time. However, while it lasts, it gives the Phoenix [[spoiler: [[PowerGivesYouWings energy wings]]]], greatly improved mobility, and a massive increase in Energon powers, overcharging all its weapons to make them ''far'' more powerful - most notably the Energon Blades. Fenix's usual tactic in this mode is to close into melee and attempt to use the Blades to devastating effect, but it can also deliver a potent Ion Cannon shot should the situation call for it.

[[spoiler: Yes, Fenix/Phoenix is - or was - my AuthorAvatar. He was originally created to tack Projects Phalanx and Phoenix onto, but now I want to use him as a character, and give him InUniverse presence and influence. As such, I've decided to give him in-story goals and motivations, and distinguish his character and personality from myself and my own.]]

'''Micool (my AuthorAvatar)'''

''"I'm just a humble MadScientist, doing [[ChaoticNeutral whatever the hell I want]]!"''

Originally created to tack Project Phalanx onto, I find myself using my AuthorAvatar more and more, and giving it more and more of an InUniverse presence. As such, I've decided to give it in-story goals and motivations, although it will remain based on my real-life ''personality'' in both good and bad.

Basically, Micool is a blurred-line case of ItAmusedMe / ForScience / EthicalHedonist who believes that in a world/multiverse of technology and magic, conventional skills and strength are meaningless. As such, he's decided to gather, combine, and enhance every source of magical, technological, and supernatural power he can get his hands on, and adapt them to his own use, mostly for the sake of RuleOfCool.

As an AntiNihilist and ([[ItAmusedMe somewhat]]) EthicalHedonist, [[ImmortalitySeeker his ultimate goal is]] [[DefiedTrope sa]][[WhoWantsToLiveForever fe]], [[AvertedTrope ethi]][[ImmortalityImmorality cal]] {{immortality}}, and to [[{{Transhumanism}} enhance his capabilities along transhumanist lines,]] but until then he's mostly operating under ItAmusedMe and RuleOfCool as an InvokedTrope.

[[spoiler: And to balance him in the Arena, he'll only get access to ''one'' of his Projects at a time, and be a completely normal human otherwise. [[DefiedTrope No]] {{Ass Pull}}s here!]]

[[spoiler: Furthermore, I've established several confusing interpretations of him in the Arena, so I'll clarify here: No, he does ''not'' know he is an AuthorAvatar (and I would appreciate if people stopped doing the "strange aura" thing). He may or may not have meta knowledge of characters or events - depending on what would be more ''[[RuleOfFun fun]]''. (Knowing all your opponent's moves/everything about everyone ''isn't'' fun, and I ''won't'' do that. But sometimes meta knowledge can improve the fun/be [[RuleOfFunny funny]].)]]

[[folder: The Lab]]

Being a MadScientist, my AuthorAvatar naturally has a bunch of Projects going on. In 'verses/roleplays where my AuthorAvatar is allowed to have a presence, expect to see him using, or at least referring to, the following Projects:

(In the Arena, he is only allowed access to ''one'' of them at a time, to balance him. He is also obviously not permitted AuthorPowers, and is thus limited by the limits of his current Project, being a completely ordinary human otherwise.)

'''Project: Phalanx'''

Phalanx is a ring-shaped summoning device, resembling a Puella Magi ring, which allows the user to summon and command up to four Magical Girls at will. Each of the Magical Girls has [[CurtainsMatchTheWindow hair, eyes]] and outfit of a certain colour theme. The four Magical Girls are:

Blaeza, the [[PlayingWithFire Firestorm]]. As the (physically) strongest of the Magical Girls and most adept in melee combat, she tends to act in a brash, cocky, [[BloodKnight eager]] manner. Her colour theme is red.

Raeza, the [[BlowYouAway Windstorm]]. Much like her abilities, she tends to move and act with a casual, easy grace which can turn sharp where necessary. Her colour theme is sky-blue.

Curea, the [[TheMedic Healing]] [[BarrierWarrior Shield]]. She tends to act kind and caring, but pragmatically so rather than in a bleeding-heart way, focussing on preventing harm rather than freaking out over it. Her colour theme is leaf-green, and her outfit has a vaguely leafy motif.

Iona, the [[LightEmUp Shining]]. Her colour theme is a shining silver, and she tends to have a distant, "transcendant", above-it-all air to her.

Project Phalanx was created based on the principles of Puella Magi and Soul Gems, hence its ring's resemblance to one. He insists that all research was done using genuine volunteers, who are treated well, under the promise of eventually breaking the contract and restoring them to true human form.

Nevertheless, there's something... ''off'' about the Phalanx girls. The only obvious clue so far is that when not actively doing something, they tend to remain oddly blank and passive. When fighting with them, the Avatar also often tends to have a look of concentration, as though playing a videogame or similar. Finally, they seem to break out of their supposed characterizations fairly easily.

Furthermore, an unknown flaw/weakness in Phalanx means that its user usually prefers to only summon one or two of the girls at once, and they become weaker and less effective the more are out. This currently cripples its combat effectiveness, and is a flaw Micool hopes to soon remedy, but other things keep coming up in his way...

[[spoiler: Out-of-universe, each girl is also loosely based off an "ideal" of beauty (Blaeza = brazen, cocky, {{Tomboy}}, Raeza = Graceful and flowing, Curea = kind, caring, compassionate, nature-theme, Iona = "transcendent", unearthly, light). However, this is not true in-universe, as that would have creepy implications.]]

[[spoiler: Both in and out-of-universe, I created the Project because I wanted characters to enter scenes directly on my behalf, fight for me when I didn't feel like using AuthorPowers and the Rules of [[RuleOfCool Cool]] and [[RuleOfFunny Funny]], and make me look more awesome by their presence - not-so-evil minions, basically. And since I already had a reputation of using Magical Girls, I figured I might as well run with that.]]

[[spoiler: [[strike: Besides, who would suspect Magical Girls of being evil minions! Muahahahahahaha!]]]]

[[spoiler: And no, [[SincerityMode there is nothing untoward between me and them]], and never will be.]]


'''Project: Phoenix'''

Phoenix is a set of PoweredArmour, inspired and based on the (movieverse) IronMan armour, but with a different loadout, and different materials used in its construction giving it different capabilities.

It is built from [[TransformersAgeOfExtinction transformium]], which doesn't really affect its combat capabilities much (since Micool hasn't mastered it enough to actively use it in combat), but makes it much easier to equip, dismiss (by giving it a snazzy TransformationSequence) and repair outside of combat.

Far more importantly, it is powered by an [[TransformersCybertron Energon]] Reactor, rather than an Arc Reactor, giving it increased resilience, [[KiAttacks "supernatural"]] capabilities based at least partially on [[{{Determinator}} its user's will]] including a BattleAura, ammunition limited only by its remaining power, and [[spoiler: the ability to activate a Cyber Key Power.]]

Its capabilities are divided into three "Assault Modes" proportionate to the [[SuperWeight level of threat]] it is facing:

Light Assault Mode: Used to take on empowered humans and other "normal" level threats (up to Super Weight 2), Light Assault Mode consists only of gauntlets, boots, the Energon Reactor, and a combat harness for improved mobility and durability, though it'll still need to block/dodge most attacks and can't fly. Its weapons in Light Assault Mode are wrist-mounted micro-missile launchers (which can also fire a shotgun-like burst at close range, thanks to the versatility of Energon projectiles), Energon Blades (which can use RazorWind, mostly for defence), and submachine guns concealed within the gauntlets, as well as Repulsor blasts. It also features waist-mounted Energon shuriken holsters, which generate a nigh-infinite supply, limited only by the Reactor's power.

Heavy Assault Mode: Heavy Assault Mode is used to take on Super Weight 3 threats, and adds the torso armour for a full suit, allowing it to actually tank attacks as well as dodging and blocking. It also gains shoulder-mounted Ion Cannons, which deliver a quick and powerful shot and can be overcharged to deliver heavy firepower (for BeamOWar situations and similar), but have fairly long cooldowns and can't be rapid-fired. Finally, it gains full flight capabilities.

Ultra Assault Mode: Ultra Assault Mode pushes the Phoenix to Super Weight 4, and is triggered by [[spoiler: activating its Cyber Key Power]]. Because of this, it can only be used for a limited period of time. However, while it lasts, it gives the Phoenix [[spoiler: [[PowerGivesYouWings energy wings]]]], greatly improved mobility, and a massive increase in Energon powers, overcharging all its weapons to make them ''far'' more powerful - most notably the Energon Blades. Micool's usual technique in this mode is to close into melee and attempt to use the Blades to devastating effect, but it can also deliver a potent Ion Cannon shot should the situation call for it.

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[[folder: My canon: Ascendant Magica]]

However, Madoka nevertheless feels driven to protect her friends. For a while, she didn't understand why her friends would want to return to worlds where they risked pain and suffering, and attempted to prevent them from leaving Sanctuary; she just wants everyone to be safe and happy. She was also painfully aware that her own defeat, no matter how unlikely, would have disastrous consequences for all the Puella Magi under her care, and was as a result terrified of attracting the attention of an EldritchAbomination(s) - as indeed (nearly) happened with FM's Entity and the Hydra after it absorbed its power.

She usually looks down on the other Puella Magis' activities, not deigning to get involved (but is occasionally amused by ShipTease and hints of romance).

Mami: Mami is extremely glad to never have to be alone again, and to no longer have to worry about Soul Gem corruption, the constant Puella Magi turf wars, and the threat of Witches (including her own). As a result, she is extremely eager to (re)connect with the other Puella Magi, and become as close to them as possible, tending to go along with them and their activities, though not against her own ideals; she also tries to keep the peace and foster friendship among them. She is confident and powerful when accompanied by her friends and supporting them, but is vulnerable to falling back into depression and despair if forced to remain alone outside of Sanctuary.

Sayaka: Though she has overcome her attraction to Kyosuke and its consequences, Sayaka is still mostly the same person - the wannabe white knight, hero of justice. She wishes to defeat "evil" wherever she sees it, making the world/multiverse a "better place", and is as quick to judgment and keen to action as always; she believes and wishes to prove that RightMakesMight - a philosophy which often causes her to butt heads with Kyoko, who believes and seeks to prove to her the opposite. Fortunately for her, the new Puella Magi system is much more accommodating to this kind of attitude, and having Mami as a mentor figure has helped to temper her attitude. She also has a bone to pick with Isaki over her reckless, "irresponsible" attitude, especially after Isaki agreed to help someone Sayaka considers morally ambiguous with a project Sayaka, Mami and Kyoko object to, which Sayaka sees as base treachery.

Isaki: From some people's perspective, Isaki has gone off the rails. From her own, she's living the life. Blessed with RessurrectiveImmortality and knowing it, Isaki scours the multiverse for new challenges and thrills, fighting "the bad guys" - as well as anyone else she can challenge - for the thrill of it.

More than once this attitude has caused her to "make mistakes" (like falling prey to LetsYouAndHimFight, VillainWithGoodPublicity, UnwittingPawn, etc.), and while she acknowledges them as mistakes, she refuses to take them seriously enough to learn from them - never mind all the combat "deaths" she's racked up. This attitude infuriates Sayaka, despite it being NotSoDifferent from her own, and causes Homura to think of her as an idiot.

Isana is an AlternateUniverse version of Isaki, who hails from a timeline which is much like ''Arena Magica'', only without the, well, Arena.

Without the added incentive (of the Arena) to maintain and train their combat skills, Madoka is eventually able to calm the Puella Magi and help them overcome their hangups with each other, creating a truly peaceful happy ending. Isaki is unable to accept this, as it means no more action and excitement (just quiet, peaceful happiness... [[{{Foreshadowing}} or]] [[StrawNihilist something else?]]). As such, she goes off the deep end into ItAmusedMe territory and her [[TheGadfly Gadfly]] tendencies become outright {{Troll}}ing as she goes further and further chasing cheap laughs and trying to start fights. This is only worsened by the other Puella Magi turning away from her in response, leading to a vicious cycle. Eventually, her trolling breaks through old wounds and pushes Homura over the edge, resulting in a cataclysm which nearly destroys Madoka's Sanctuary.

Well, would you look at that, looks like I could be bothered after all.

'''Micool (my AuthorAvatar)'''

''"I'm just a humble MadScientist, doing [[ChaoticNeutral whatever the hell I want]]!"''

Originally created to tack Project Phalanx onto, I find myself using my AuthorAvatar more and more, and giving it more and more of an InUniverse presence. As such, I've decided to give it in-story goals and motivations, although it will remain based on my real-life ''personality'' in both good and bad.

Basically, Micool is a blurred-line case of ItAmusedMe / ForScience / EthicalHedonist who believes that in a world/multiverse of technology and magic, conventional skills and strength are meaningless. As such, he's decided to gather, combine, and enhance every source of magical, technological, and supernatural power he can get his hands on, and adapt them to his own use, mostly for the sake of RuleOfCool.

As an AntiNihilist and ([[ItAmusedMe somewhat]]) EthicalHedonist, [[ImmortalitySeeker his ultimate goal is]] [[DefiedTrope sa]][[WhoWantsToLiveForever fe]], [[AvertedTrope ethi]][[ImmortalityImmorality cal]] {{immortality}}, and to [[{{Transhumanism}} enhance his capabilities along transhumanist lines,]] but until then he's mostly operating under ItAmusedMe and RuleOfCool as an InvokedTrope.

[[spoiler: And to balance him in the Arena, he'll only get access to ''one'' of his Projects at a time, and be a completely normal human otherwise. [[DefiedTrope No]] {{Ass Pull}}s here!]]

[[spoiler: Furthermore, I've established several confusing interpretations of him in the Arena, so I'll clarify here: No, he does ''not'' know he is an AuthorAvatar (and I would appreciate if people stopped doing the "strange aura" thing). He may or may not have meta knowledge of characters or events - depending on what would be more ''[[RuleOfFun fun]]''. (Knowing all your opponent's moves/everything about everyone ''isn't'' fun, and I ''won't'' do that. But sometimes meta knowledge can improve the fun/be [[RuleOfFunny funny]].)]]

Nevertheless (after receiving a certain TheReasonYouSuckSpeech) Madoka has realized that the Puella Magis' role in the world (multiverse) - and making it a better place - need no longer be over, and is now more willing to allow her friends to risk themselves - and maybe even risk herself, in extreme situations - to protect and help others.

Mami: Mami is extremely glad to never have to be alone again, and to no longer have to worry about Soul Gem corruption, the constant Puella Magi turf wars, and the threat of Witches (including her own). As a result, she is extremely eager to (re)connect with the other Puella Magi, and become as close as possible to them, tending to go along with them and their activities, though not against her own ideals; she also tries to keep the peace and foster friendship among them. She is confident and powerful when accompanied by her friends and supporting them, but is vulnerable to falling back into depression and despair if forced to remain alone outside of Sanctuary.

Kyoko: Kyoko still maintains a snarky, aloof, and more pragmatic/cynical outlook than all the others. However, without the constant Puella Magi turf wars to darken her outlook, she has [[{{Tsundere}} grudgingly]] (re)connected with the other Puella Magi and adopted a more KnightInSourArmour attitude, fighting on the "right" side and looking out for the others. She also enjoys a combative "challenge" to "stretch her legs", and can be confrontational.

More than once this attitude has caused her to "make mistakes" (like falling prey to LetsYouAndHimFight, VillainWithGoodPublicity, and UnwittingPawn), and while she acknowledges them as mistakes, she refuses to take them seriously enough to learn from them - never mind all the combat "deaths" she's racked up. This attitude infuriates Sayaka, despite it being NotSoDifferent from her own, and causes Homura to think of her as an idiot.

Isaki is eternally grateful to Madoka for creating the Sanctuary, and allowing them enjoy effective immortality. For this reason, she is immensely loyal to Madoka at the fundamental level, and perhaps the only thing that can make her take a situation truly seriously is a threat to Madoka. However, she also sees Madoka as trying to spoil her fun, and is not above defying her on smaller matters or even playing the "you can't stop me" card. She also enjoys sparring with Kyoko, and doesn't get how Mami can seek and live such a quiet life.

Omega, the Final Number, is the last of the "Numbers" Combat Cyborgs created by Jail Scaglietti (of MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha infame). After obtaining a stolen shipment of Metatron Ore from the TSAB (who were convinced to transport it through stealth rather than force, and then sold out by his high-level connections), [[ForScience Jail]] decided to build a new Combat Cyborg around it, using it to augment her capabilities and [[ForScience setting her loose to see what effects it would have]].

The result was Omega. As beautiful as she is deadly, she weaves through the storm of battle with unearthly elegance and poise, returning fire with a pair of shapeshifting weapons which allow her to adapt to any combat situation on the fly. Fortunately, since Scaglietti was only able to obtain a limited sample of Metatron, she's both weaker and saner than [[spoiler: "Nanohman"]], though the Metatron still whispers its dark "truths" into her mind...

[[spoiler: Originally, she was to appear relatively sane and loyal to Scaglietti, despite her Metatron ramblings. However, she was soon going to [[{{Yandere}} decide that she was all Scaglietti needed]], and dispose of the other Numbers. She was then going to fall further to the dark whispers of Metatron, and decide to show Scaglietti himself the "Truth of Life". (This would have partially been a pragmatic decision to get them out of the picture, as I don't know enough to effectively play or even discuss Scaglietti or the other Numbers.) At this point, she would then realize she had nothing left - no purpose, no goals, no orders, no master, no sisters - except the dark whispers of Metatron. And go completely off the deep end.]]

[[spoiler: Fortunately, I realized that doing this would be going the ''exact'' same direction as Nanohman, and would make her similarly unplayable/unenjoyable to play. Furthermore, after deciding to use [[http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/253/e/2/serene_psychic_witch_render_by_id_zeta-d5e9uq3.png Serene Psychic Witch]] as her avatar, I started playing up her beauty ([[BeautyEqualsGoodness and its implications]]), and she now looks to be headed in a far more pleasant direction, becoming a [[AntiVillain classic Nanoha villain]].]]

[[spoiler: Since then, I've made one other slight alteration to her character. At first, I planned to have her Metatron (and associated craziness) build up, making her need to occasionally use it up in combat or become gradually more and more bloodthirsty, culminating in an AxCrazy rampage if she wasn't "sated". (I made several allusions to this in her early appearances).]]

[[spoiler: However, I now feel that this concept - "do X evil/antisocial thing to stay sane/overcome your urge for it" - is rather overused. Furthermore, it turns her into a rather boringly straight use of FightingFromTheInside and SuperpoweredEvilSide. As well as [[DoylistVersusWatsonian limiting her ability to have cordial interactions with other characters, and not being consistent with the kind of character I want to write her as]].]]

[[spoiler: Instead, I've decided to make it so that Omega has little enough Metatron to ''basically'' be able to "control" it... only she's ''not actively fighting it;'' the conflict instead comes from her ''trying to reconcile it'' with her other beliefs and more benign drives.]]

[[spoiler: And now that element's creeping back in, but not as her ''main'' issue.]]

She has mostly reconnected with her former mentor Mami, but also wishes to prove that she has surpassed her (she hasn't). She also butts heads with Sayaka, as she believes - to a certain extent - that RightMakesMight, and wishes to show Sayaka the "truth" of this "realistic" philosophy. Her and Isaki have formed an OddFriendship, and are fairly frequent sparring partners; although Isaki's light-hearted attitude annoys her on the surface, she is intrigued, amused and perhaps a little impressed by her way of dealing with the world.