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Basic Information

Name: Zak Halls 
Official Title: Mechanical Darwin
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Position: Unlinked Asylum

AMRO Status

Specialty: Hunter 
Alchemic Style: Sigilum (Primary); Vocem (Secondary)
Position of Tattoo: Right Glute (following the curve) 
Code: MMXVII (2017)

Zak creates, shapes and manipulates all forms of plant life. 

1. He loves creating unusual hybrids with his ability to alter the composition and genetic make of plants. These modifications range from enabling his plants to survive the harshest environments to combining various traits from different plants to form a new species. 
2. Manipulating existing plant life is easier than germinating and nurturing a new plant.
3. He 'communicates' with local plant life to learn about his surroundings.

Note: He carries some seeds around (approx. 15~20 for a good estimate). Unlike normal seeds, these respond readily to alchemic energy and may grow uncontrollably if left unchecked.

Gentleman's Cane: 

[11.11.2016, 00:40 AM] Weapon is designed to resemble a steampunk gentleman's lacquered cane. The head of the cane is gas orb with a tiny bulb installed inside it. A clock face sits at the top of the orb. Pry open the cache at the side of the clock face to reveal the hidden compass. 

[12.11.2016, 21:20 PM] Matt, black metal shaft that looks like polished, lacquered wood. Light, strong and sturdy. Good for close quarter combat. 

[12.11.2016, 21:25 PM] Twist knob clockwise and press the clock face (top of orb) to transform cane into a plasma bardiche. Shaft is 5 ft in length and blade extends 2 ft down from the tip.

[12.11.2016, 21:43 PM] Twist knob anti-clockwise before pressing the clock face to transform the cane into a plasma scythe. The length of the shaft and size of the blade depends on how many degrees anti-clockwise the knob was turned. Shaft length ranges from 36 in to 2 ft. Blade length ranges from 12 in to 2 ft. 

Crawlers:

[10.01.2017, 01:56 AM] Miniature insect robots measuring 0.4 in to 5 in. Each design is created with a specific function in mind. 

[11.02.2017, 13:29 PM] Spiders Version 1 (Length 5 in; Qty x 15) - these robots function as a mini CCTV, providing a pan-optic live feed of the area under surveillance. The eight-legged robots are also filled with thin nano fibers which they can weave into webs to bobby trap the area. Their threads are so fine that they are almost to invisible to the human eye. 

[11.02.2017, 13:45 PM] App successfully installed on Agent Hall's tablet. He can control the spiders from a distance. The program icon is designed to resemble that of the popular chat app Discord.  

[22.03.2017, 18:01 PM] Aphids Version 1 (Length 0.4 in; Qty x 30) - these hungry suckers burrow in the walls or underground, looking for electrical cable. Once latched to these wires, the robots would start draining the cables. Future upgrades include hacking capabilities.

Zak's expressive brown eyes brim with so much confidence and youthful energy that many are drawn to them. Others prefer staring at the Halcyon Mk 8 RAF brown leather googles bobbing animatedly as it sits precariously on the top of his head. Whichever catches their attention first doesn't matter, because eventually, they'd notice a lurid orange blob dancing at the peripheral of their vision. Twisting their head ever so slightly gives them a full view of the messy, gravity-defying orange spikes radiating from his head. Pulling their gaze south to avoid staring at his hair, their eyes will finally rest on his crooked nose. The fascination often ends there, because the rest of his boyish face is not as remarkable. 

Flamboyant is the only word to describe this Asylum's style. Whether off duty or out on the field, Zak is always seen dressed one steampunk outfit or another. In fact, hardly anyone remembers seeing him in anything else since he became a full-fledged Asylum. His standard outfit is a well-ironed, long sleeved shirt (white or pale blue) buttoned at the cuffs, a brown leather vest with rows of polished brass buttons and a well-tailored pair of black pants. He accessories this outfit with knee-high leather boots with buckle strap pouch accents (aka three small pouches on outer side of each boot), a leather utility tactical waist pack pouch, his signature googles mentioned above and, of course, his cane (see weapons). Occasionally, he'll swap out his vest for a simpler leather vest. And, when he is required to be formal, Zak would ditch the vest, boots and utility belt. Instead, he'll don a patterned, leather double breasted waistcoat, tie a cravat and slip into his glossy dress shoes. The googles may be replaced with a suitable hat but most of the time it stays. 

Theatrics aside, this Brit isn't someone anyone should challenge to a drunken fist fight. Hidden underneath is outfits is a solid, muscular body honed by intense gym sessions between missions. This along with his height (5 ft 9) gives him enough raw power to turn any fist fight in his favor against the unprepared.

Zak juggles two very different personas thanks to his role as an Overseer, the silent observer assigned to intervene should things go awry during the mission. The usual Zak, the one people hang out with at HQ, is often described as wild, flamboyant and energetic. A good sport with a great sense of humor and someone whom people believe would always speak his mind. His other persona is the polar opposite. Out on missions, Zak morphs into a cold and secretive individual, who relies solely on his own cunning. His usual charm only surfaces briefly when he needs to step into the role of the silver tongued diplomat to soothe waters between the Asylums or between the Asylums and members of the public. Otherwise, he keeps interactions to a minimum so that he can focus on recording every minute detail onto his tablet. 

Indifferent as he may seem to his peculiar circumstance, the novice continues his silent struggle to reconcile his two different personalities. He often wonders which Zak is the real him beneath all the charade. So far, he has deduced that he values honesty and fair play over all else. He also suspects that he has the capacity to care a bit too deeply for others and this led him to conclude that he should avoid doing so, because he senses that he isn't ready to face what such a high level of emotional involvement may lead to.

To Be Revealed in IC

Other

He answers to Zechy but not Zacharias.
Anyone caught singing 'Zak the Halls' during Christmas receives a knuckle sandwich. No questions asked.
Zak chose to learn barititsu along with several other martial arts while undergoing training.
He'd rather not swim unless it is the only way to stay alive.

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