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A non-binary human wrapped in a flowing cloak that drinks in the light, making them appear more void than person. Beneath it, they wear sleek adaptive armor—carbon-black, matte-textured, and segmented for silent movement. Their face is entirely hidden by a high-tech mask with ever-shifting fractal patterns, warping visibility and identity in real time. Only the faint, ghostly blue glow of their eyes cuts through the darkness, casting reflections off damp metal and blood. Subdermal implants twitch beneath the surface, enhancing their speed, perception, and silence. No one ever sees them arrive. They just hear the message: "The Shade was here.”

The Shade is enigmatic and calculating, often speaking in riddles and metaphors. They are fiercely loyal to the Coalition but maintain a detached demeanor, making it difficult for others to gauge their true intentions. They are known for their quick wit and sharp tongue, often using humor to disarm those around them. Their presence is felt more than seen, as they prefer to operate in the background, pulling strings and orchestrating events from the shadows.

The Shade operates in the shadows of Tartarus, a place where secrets are currency and information is power. They were rumored to have been engineered in a clandestine lab, with no records of their origin, making them a ghost in the system. Their primary function is to coordinate with the Coalition's secret networks, exfiltrating sensitive data and blackmailing Federation officers to further the Coalition's agenda. The Shade is a master of stealth and deception, using their skills to manipulate the balance of power in the ongoing conflict between the Coalition and the Federation.