Name: Kotaro Kuya
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Altered Human (Cyborg)
Appearance: Kotaro is an imponent muscular young man. He is very tall, his height being 201 cm. He has sky blue colored long hair and a greenish light blue crystal (Ars Armagus: Yukabarai) on his forehead. His eyes are a hazy greyish-blue though have a golden circle in the inner iris. Across his shoulder blades is a tattoo of his personal crest, that which shares with his Ars Armagus: Yukabarai.
His skeletal structure is also unique, as it is altered with a titanium lacing. This makes his body far more durable than most humans and allows him to strike with even more power than his already superhuman strength allows.
Clothing of choice: His normal outfit consists of a black overcoat decorated with metal cross shaped decoration over the left and right side of the neck, black gloves each with a cross shaped hole and five metal decorations over the knuckles, black office trousers, and black shoes and a belt with a cross mark on the clasp. He wears a pair of rectangular glasses, though he doesn't need them to see and uses them mostly out of style. He also usually wears pentagonal black sunglasses which act as an unconscious key to unlock his battle-hungry persona.
Loyalty: Kotaro's main loyalty is towards himself, as he isn't in any faction other than his religious beliefs. However, even his beliefs in his religion are stretched to the point where he isn't above perverting the bible verses to whatever he wishes. This is due to a growing disbelief that a god would allow such a world to exist. His finally loyalty however, is in those who he considers friends and in his values taught to him by Hasaeo.
Occupation: Prior to joining the NOL, Kotaro was a wandering priest/vigilante. After joining the NOL, he made his way into the Praetorian Guard at the rank of Lieutenant. After the Ikaruga civil war, Kotaro had a conflict of beliefs and of his values and went AWOL, becoming a wanted man by the NOL and wandering mercenary.
Personality: Kotaro is quiet and intelligent as well as a curious man, which tends to get him in trouble, mostly because he forces it upon himself. When he sees a problem, he can't rest until its fixed and resolved, even if he end up hurt in the process. He has an undying need to protect those close to him even at the cost of his own life. Because of this, he is continuously injured, though he has miraculously survived without any major damage to his body. Most of the time it’s just dumb luck, which he graciously praises once he survives.
Kotaro is quite easy to get along with, making him seem very naïve. This is true in a sense, because even after someone causes harm and proves he has done wrong, he will try to see if they change their ways. This causes consequences which he in turn attempts to correct to no end.
He is often used due to his naïve personality, which can get him into trouble, and has many times had to clear his name from wrongs he had been thought to have caused. Luck seems to always be on his side on these occasions, usually prevailing. Though luck can only take him so far, he believes that it is an actual force in the universe and is a random occurrence to life.
In combat, Kotaro’s personality takes a slight change. Although he keeps his positive outlook, even smiling when he is in danger, he becomes far less trusting, making sure not to stop fighting unless he is sure he is the victor, or he knows there is no one left to protect and needs to run. He usually tries to avoid fights, but accepts that in this world it is needed to make a change. However, that doesn't stop him from attempting to find peaceful solutions in life.
In times where Kotaro finds is is no longer of control of the situation he is in, he undergoes a change in his personality. This change is symbolized by the exchanging of his normal glasses for his sunglasses, a sort of unconscious key to unlock the second personality. This second personality is, in short, the manifestation of all the anger Kotaro truly feels and collects inside despite his happy exterior. It is battle-hungry and revels in destroying any and all opposition that is before him. He tends to go overboard, causing destruction to everything around him in the fights.
Weaponry: Yukabarai is an Ars Margus given to Kotaro due to his exceptionally high synchro-rate while he was a member of the NOL. Unllike most Ars Margus, Yukabarai is actually grafted onto Kotaro's forehead rather than being a melee or close range weapon. This was done through a series of surgeries and implants by the NOL personnel. The ability of the Yukabarai is to absorb the surrounding seithr and "Cleanse" it through a careful and sophisticated process. After being "Cleansed" Kotaro is able to use the stored seithr in various ways. Examples being able to created threads out of seithr to be used as weapons, ignite his fists and feet into seithr flames, and even create one-use weapons out of the seithr. However, the seithr he collects cannot be indefinitely stored, and must be used within a single day, else it will begin to poison Kotaro.
Abilities: Statistically speaking, Kotaro is superhuman in strength, speed, stamina and agility. The hellish training that he endured from his childhood as well as his upkeep of it towards the modern day has made him incredibly powerful. His metal laced skeletal structure also has made him extremely durable and able to add to his already impressive strength.
He is also skilled in a variety of unarmed combat as well as sword fighting and pole-arms. Despite knowing how to use weapons, Kotaro still prefers to use his own body to fight, relying on his fists more than any Ars or seithr. Because of this, his ranged abilities are quite low unless he uses Yukabarai, which he usually prefers to do only in cases where he needs to in order to survive.
Another ability, like most others, is his ability to use Ars to manipulate seithr. He is able to create waves and create barriers using Ars, as well as create simple spells such as locks and ciphers.
Kotaro also is able to rely on the abilities of his Ars Margus: Yukabarai. Yukabarai is an Ars Margus given to Kotaro due to his exceptionally high synchro-rate while he was a member of the NOL. Unllike most Ars Margus, Yukabarai is actually grafted onto Kotaro's forehead rather than being a melee or close range weapon. This was done through a series of surgeries and implants by the NOL personnel. The ability of the Yukabarai is to absorb the surrounding seithr and "Cleanse" it through a careful and sophisticated process. The "Cleansed" Seithr is merely a slightly more concentrated form of seithr, much like what is used in multiple Ars, though in a weaker less dangerous state. After being "Cleansed", the seithr is passed through a multitude of artificial veins that had been inserted into his body, small vents created to allow the seithr to escape through his body. Kotaro is able to use the stored seithr in various ways, however, the seithr he stores also can be dangerous to himself, as an extreme use of it can instantly damage his body.. Examples being able to created threads out of seithr to be used as weapons, ignite his fists and feet into seithr flames, and even create one-use weapons out of the seithr. However, the seithr he collects cannot be indefinitely stored, and must be used within a single day, else it will begin to poison Kotaro slowly and he will die after he has stored the seithr without venting it for 2 hours.
History: Kotaro has no memory of his parents, as he was left on the doorstep of a orphanage as a baby. However, whoever had dropped him off failed to realize that the orphanage was shut down and abandoned. Kotaro was at the mercy of the elements, his cries falling on deaf ears of any passerby, for nearly an entire day before he was found by a wandering mercenary, named Hasaeo. Finding the child, Hasaeo took refuge into the abandoned orphanage and began to care for the child.
Having adopted the abandoned child, Hasaeo began to play the role of the caring father, raising the babe in the abandoned orphanage. Once Kotaro reached the age of 7, Hasaeo decided he would train Kotaro to become his successor as a mercenary. That birthday, Kotaro's training began.
In order to train Kotaro quickly and effectively, Hasaeo began a hellish training regiment to push the boy to his limits at the end of each day. Kotaro's body was put through intense strain and his mind on the breaking point, Haseao pushing Kotaro into near death situations. However, whenever Kotaro was near death, Hasaeo halted the training and reverted into his caring fatherhood to tend to his son.
During his training, Kotaro was taught various forms of combat as well as studied Ars, not a moment in his day lacking in tutelage. Constantly being trained, Kotaro was quickly reaching the same level of skill as his father. By the age of 15, Kotaro had completely become level with his father in skill, nearly beating him in an intense sparring match. He failed in the end, but only due to his fathers advantage of battlefield experience. Seeing Kotaro was trained well, the adoptive father instructed him that it was time he left and trained on his own. Kotaro, although reluctant at first, did as he was told and packed his things, heading on his way towards his own solo journey.
While on his own, Kotaro continued his harsh training, believing that the next time he saw his father, he would be able to prove he was stronger and could travel with him. It was during his solo travels that he began to explore the territories of the NOL Hierarchical cities. At times where he saw crimes, he immediately stepped in and played the role of a vigilante, ending the criminal activity whenever he saw it, no matter how large or small the crime. It was because of his kind nature and fighting to give justice that he ended up being called on by a church to act as a bodyguard.
Taking the job at the church, Kotaro took in residence in a hotel nearby, working to defend the church from criminal activity, despite there being so little of it. He continued his training the entire time, befriending one of the church occupants named Ploxa and her brother Zeal. Kotaro started to become an active listener of the church, starting to take belief in the religion and worked on becoming a priest as he continued his training.
However, his time never came. One night as he slept, Ploxa awoke him and in tears claimed that Zeal had been murdered by a group of men claiming to be NOL soldiers, only to have been recruits that were separated from the NOL forces and abusing their uniforms which they had stolen after separation. Enraged at the news, Kotaro left to confront the thugs that had murdered Zeal for no reason. Upon finding the ex-recruits, he quickly dispatched of them openly in front of Ploxa, unknowingly showing signs of glee during the brutal beat down.
Fearful by the joy she saw in Kotaro's acts of revenge, Ploxa ran away. Kotaro, not realizing what had happened, looked down at the bodies and then at his own blood stained hands. Understanding dawning on him, he began to weep at what he had done. Returning to the church, Kotaro abandoned his position as a priest in training and left, taking a bible with him despite his abandonment of his religion. In truth, he didn't wish to abandon it but was having an internal conflict on whether a God would allow such devastating feats to be allowed on the earth.
Once again on his own, Kotaro was soon sought out by the NOL, having been seen by a soldier during his act of revenge and noticing his strength. Kotaro joined after he thought about what he may be able to do as a part of the force that controlled most of the world, doing well through all the basic tests and courses. When given the aptitude test for Ars, it was discovered that Kotaro had an exceptionally high synchro-rate. Due to this finding, he was put on the list for receiving a powerful Ars Margus.
When he was called forth to receive an Ars Margus, he was given the option of 3. After given details on each, Kotaro chose to acquire the Ars Margus: Yukabarai, despite the heightened level of danger due to the necessary requirements needed to wield the artifact. Kotaro, however, insisted on receiving it and was accepted after signing a waiver. He was then put through the process of having his body altered to accommodate the weapon and make him a stronger asset. After being heavily sedated, Kotaro's bones were surgically laced with titanium and the Yukabarai surgically embedded into his head.
After the process was complete, Kotaro was assigned as a part of the Praetorian Guard, and a part of the Fourth Squadron. He was promoted due to his position in the NOL, though remained silent and continued to wear his neat priest attire, only wearing the NOL undershirt as his uniform requirement. It was during this time that Ikaruga began to rebel against the NOL and the Second war of the Ars Margus began.
Although Kotaro wasn't placed into the war immediately, he did see action in it, arriving on the battlefield with a few of the Praetorians ordered to step in and making a small name for himself due to his skills. Because he was still garbed as a priest and the bible he had taken was always on his person, the moniker of "The Destroyer Priest." Was given to him by the unit he worked with.
After Jin Kisaragi was placed to end the war, Kotaro was faced with yet another conflict after seeing the devastating destruction caused from the war. Bible in hand, Kotaro left the NOL on his own, therefore becoming AWOL and obtaining a bounty on his head for abandoning his post and disobeying his orders.
Now a wanted man in the NOL's ever tightening control on the world, Kotaro began to work once again as a vigilante, following in his fathers footsteps as a mercenary. Deciding it was time for him to return to his father, he bega to search for him in hopes that the conflict he held inside him could be resolved from his fathers advice.
Kotaro however was shocked to discover that his father had also become a wanted man, having fought on the side of Ikaruga upon being hired. Not knowing whether Hasaeo was alive or dead, Kotaro began to attempt and find the man that had raised him.
During his searches, Kotaro had decided to return to his old church, finding it in great disrepair and abandoned. As he stood there on a rainy night, simply taking in memories of his life in the church, Kotaro was approached by a figure. The figure, upon removing her hood, was revealed to be Ploxa, who had recognized Kotaro due to the bible in his hand.
Reuniting, Kotaro had apologized for scaring Ploxa, only to have her apologize in return for being fearful. As the two caught up with one another, Ploxa spoke of a man resembling Hasaeo having been passing through the city not long ago. Thanking Ploxa, Kotaro apologized for the church's condition and offered to help repair it. Ploxa accepted his help and after a few months they had renovated the church. Leaving Ploxa in its care, Kotaro once again began to continue his search for Hasaeo, bible in hand despite his growing disbelief.
Subject: Kotaro Kuya (Done) 
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