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Name: Xuan Sarga
Nickname: N/A
Age: 17
Race: Human
Appearance:
Xuan stands at around 1.64m. She has one of those faces that just radiates friendliness and brightness, and has an equally chirpy voice. Though Xuan does possess some Asian features, her deep blue eyes and brown hair indicate that she is of mixed heritage. She has a slight frame, but does have a bit of muscle on her from her mechanic days.
Xuan generally chooses more casual looking clothing styles, but there is no doubt that all her belongings are of a considerably higher grade than the average teenage girl. Her affluence is made clear through her clothes. She is more partial to feminine but functional clothing, usually in the colour blue.
Xuan can also be occasionally found in her blue mechanic’s overalls, emblazoned with the Sarga Motors logo in yellow.
Personality:
Overall, Xuan is a likable person. She’s hardworking, loyal, eager to make friends and learn about this Kingdom and its Academy.
Coming from a sheltered home, Xuan is effusively polite. She addresses everyone with a “Ms” or “Mr”, as per usual when meeting with people at her parent’s executive dinner parties. Her polite manner also extends to habits that may seem overly formal or subservient, such as holding the door for people and impeccable table etiquette. Her limited upbringing has cut her off from any meaningful interactions with potential friends her age. She hopes to rectify this at Illuminate Academy.
Though her manner has made her a friendly and likeable person, there are some downsides to it. For one thing, Xuan is brutally honest. Though she would never go out of her way to disparage someone, there are times when things just slip out. For the most part, this is because she simply just doesn’t see the negative consequences that come with this trait, and has found no reason to correct it. The honesty is the most notable of other minor social ineptitudes she has.
Xuan has a bad sense of direction. Ever since her parents have been making budget cuts to the company, Xuan has become incredibly frugal when it comes to Dust use.
History:
Sarga Motors is one of the primary enterprises whose work is focused on the Forever Fall Railway Line. They operate and maintain the majority of freight trains and stations that operate along the railway and are currently under contract for the largest Dust manufacturing company in Remnant. The company has been operating since a few years after the Great War. The particular branch of Xuan’s family is the engineering and development division.
Xuan was raised on the Sarga homestead on the border of Forever Fall, the Headquarters of Sarga Motors. She is the youngest of four, meaning that any chance of inheriting the family branch was close to zero. But Xuan didn’t mind. She lived in relative luxury and was home-schooled in order to better serve the Sarga’s mechanical branch. There was a purpose for everyone. Her siblings were to take up the management of the branch, and Xuan was to assist them in any way she could.
When she was 12, Xuan decided that she couldn’t just sit around any longer. She began taking jobs at the Sarga Factories, patching up the trains that would arrive back from long trips delivering Dust. She became the defacto mascot of the factory mechanics; the grizzled, bulky men that would clap her on the back whenever she learned to replace a Dust engine or repair their tools. Xuan understood how she was to serve the Sargas then. She would work in the field, learning about and helping the company from within while her siblings handled things from the top.
As the years went on, Grimm and White Fang attacks on freight trains became more commonplace. It was also around this time when she received her own BlitzMaw. The Sargas decided to accept the assistance of Atlesian units to escort the deliveries safely along the Railway. Xuan was to ride along with the mechanics who would maintain the Atlesian units and any damages that would be sustained by the trains on their journeys. During this period, Xuan became well versed with her BlitzMaw. The trees of Forever Fall provided the playground and practice she required to become an aerial prodigy. She received many reprimands from her superiors for slacking off and swinging around instead of working on the trains. Xuan soon discovered her Semblance during her flight sessions too. During her days on the trains, she had a few run-ins with Grimm hordes. Though she is able to say that she has had some combat experience, they were far from being substantial as the Atlesian units did most of the real fighting.
Eventually, it became clear that the attacks were getting worse. More and more shipments were disappearing. Sarga Motors was suffering drops in profit for the first time in years. They couldn’t afford to be as lax with resources as they were before. This meant no more Gravity Dust joyrides for Xuan. It was then that another idea struck Xuan. What if she became a Huntress? This way, she would have the skills to defend her family’s property and develop better ways to minimise losses against the Grimm and White Fang. So with the begrudging approval of her family, Xuan enrolled for Illuminate Academy’s entrance exam.
Though she had the academic and mechanical expertise that was needed from her adolescence at the Sarga homestead, her combat capabilities were sorely lacking. The failure of the exams was not surprising, but still disheartening. Therefore, when she was given the chance of being a reserve student, Xuan was overjoyed. There was no way she was going to waste this opportunity. With her own modified BlitzMaws packed, Xuan headed off for an exciting life at Illuminate Academy.
Weapon:
BlitzMaw – Xuan’s weapon is less of an individual armament and more of a set of rocket boots and rocket anchors. Originally developed by Sarga Motors as a test module for repairmen, so that they could perform their trade in hard-to-reach places such as tall buildings and moving trains, the BlitzMaw was created with individual transport in mind. The arm parts include rocket-propelled anchors that are shot out and reeled back with great force. Thrusters in both the rocket boots and forearm mounts make it possible to achieve flight.
The BlitzMaw comes in two major models: the Standard Grade for general repairs and movement, and the Pierce Grade, a sleeker, better-functioning model with faster and more offensive capabilities for use in Grimm infested areas. The Pierce Grade is significantly more costly than the Standard Grade and requires more maintenance after use. The most notable difference is the grappling claw that serves as a great offensive weapon.
Conventional use of the BlitzMaw involves flight utilising Gravity Dust. However, with the rising prices of Dust and her family’s wavering financial situation, Xuan is reluctant to take advantage of such a costly function, and relies on short explosive bursts from the Fire and Wind Dust reserves instead.
The BlitzMaw itself is made from an incredible sturdy material. Since it’s mounted on her forearms, it can also function as makeshift shields.
Xuan is in possession of an early prototype of the Standard Grade that has been custom modified for combat, hence its bulkiness compared to later models. In spars she prefers to use her prototype Standard Grade to save costs and prevent major injuries to classmates. However, out on missions, she will have to start using her Pierce Grade.
Fighting Style:
Xuan’s fighting style places an emphasis on speed and evasion. Her weapon allows her quick and effective mobility, which makes her an ideal distraction or support member in team battles. With her rocket boots, she can jump greater distances than the average student. Generally, her attacks have her building up speed by swinging around with the Rocket Anchors and flinging herself at opponents. Other attacks include grabbing opponents with the anchors and reeling them into a waiting rocket punch. In close combat, Xuan can distract foes by having the exhaust of the BlitzMaw blow up in their face.
Weaknesses:
Frugality – Greater offensive capabilities and more diverse movements could be achieved if she chose to use the full potential of her weapon. But she doesn’t have to deal with the costs that come after that
Inexperience – Since it’s her first year at a combat academy, Xuan does not have much experience in combat. In a simple hand-to-hand one-on-one fight, she would definitely lose. Her strengths are achieved through the flexibility of her weapon.
Semblance:
Air Trek – To a limited extent, Xuan can manipulate the gas around her within a 1.5 metre radius. As it takes a lot of concentration to use it offensively, Xuan generally uses it while airborne in order to perform tighter manoeuvres and have better control while moving around with BlitzMaw.
Dust:
BlitzMaw utilizes a combination of Fire, Wind, and Gravity Dust. Propulsion Bursts use the Fire and Wind reserves and tight aerial manoeuvres rely on Xuan’s Semblance and Wind Dust. With Gravity Dust, BlitzMaw users can achieve flight, at a costly price.
Other:
Has attempted to use the Rocket Anchors to grab far away items on many occasions. It has never worked.
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