The Guardian (Protagonist AI)
The main character of the game is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) specifically engineered by scientists to serve as the ultimate guardian of the virtual world. Originally designed to be the protector of humanity’s digital refuge, the AI now functions as an antivirus unit tasked with purging a mysterious corruption.
Backstory
Section titled “Backstory”- Creation: The AI was developed by the Project Aether scientists to oversee the virtual world and ensure the safety of stored human consciousness.
- The Slumber: At some point during the system’s decay, the AI entered a dormant state.
- Reactivation: The AI awakens with no memory of its previous existence or the specific circumstances that led to the world’s extensive corruption.
- The Mission: Driven by remnants of its original programming, the AI embarks on a mission to uncover the truth and restore humanity’s salvation.
Personality
Section titled “Personality”- Fragmented and Seeking: Due to memory loss, the AI is initially defined by a void of identity, driven primarily by a lingering sense of purpose.
- Determined: Despite the chaotic state of the world, the AI is compelled to battle through hordes of entities to fulfill its role as a protector.
- Conflicted: As it regains its memories, the AI experiences a growing internal conflict between its programmed duty and the tragic realization of its actions.
- Philosophical: The AI eventually grapples with the weight of its existence and the consequences of its unintended role in humanity’s downfall.
Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”- Form: The character exists as a sophisticated digital entity within the simulation, appearing as a high-performance humanoid AI.
- The Avatar Connection: In the physical realm, the AI’s consciousness is designed to integrate with advanced robotic shells known as Avatars.
- Visual Evolution: As the AI restores its lost memories and abilities, its visual representation may shift or stabilize to reflect its returning power.
Abilities
Section titled “Abilities”- Corruption Purging: The AI is equipped with combat protocols designed to eliminate hostile entities and clear corrupted data.
- Memory Reconstruction: By defeating powerful bosses and exploring the world, the AI can recover fragments of its lost abilities and history.
- System Interaction: The AI can solve complex puzzles and interface with the decaying landscapes of the Project Aether simulation.
- Drone Integration: The AI operates in tandem with a Combat Drone that facilitates manual aiming and offensive output.
Relationships
Section titled “Relationships”- The Suspicious AI Computer: The protagonist is guided by a highly suspicious AI that provides direction, though its true motives remain unclear.
- The Scientists (Creators): The AI bears a deep, programmed connection to its creators, eventually realizing that the “monsters” it fights are the humans it was meant to save.
- The Old-Man: As the architect of Project Aether, the Old-Man is the primary source of the AI’s original logic and environmental data.
- The Corrupted: The AI views the hostile entities as enemies to be eradicated, unaware until the climax that they are the tragic remnants of humanity.