A border storm cuts off an outpost from the supply city. Bastion must lead a makeshift squad through the storm with an energy core. He hides the fact that, on this same route, waiting for the perfect order once cost a squad its chance to withdraw. Determined to absorb every risk, he pushes his shield beyond its limits. Rivet's mech needs repairs, Winglet's flight gear fails and Patch warns that nobody can keep going indefinitely. At the storm's centre, Bastion finally shares the truth and lets each teammate take responsibility for part of the escape. They deliver the core and return together. The new dents in his shield belong to a shared journey, not a solitary victory.
Character connections
Engineering partner: WAR-003 Rivet. The person who challenges his blind spot: WAR-010 Patch. Route support: WAR-002 Dune.
Character arc
From overprotecting others to avoid repeating the past, through the failure of his shield, to sharing information and trusting the squad.
First-episode idea
Behind the Shield: Bastion thinks the squad is waiting for him to lead. Behind him, they are fixing his pack and warming his lunch.
WAR-001 / LEAD
Bastion
DZ100-WAR-001 · Original board no. 021
“Behind me. Then forward, together.”
Role
Shield infantry; collection lead
Visual identity
Heavy steel shield, dark armour and a grounded stance.
Personality & blind spot
Reliable and stubborn; tries to absorb every risk alone.
Current goal
Bring the whole squad safely through the border storm belt.
Likes & habits
Enjoys repairing his shield; checks his teammates' straps before departure.
Background
Once, waiting for a perfect order cost the squad its chance to withdraw. Bastion will not let it happen again.
Story potential
Learns that accepting cover from teammates makes his shield stronger, not less useful.
WAR-002
Dune
DZ100-WAR-002 · Original board no. 022
“Look first. Move closer second.”
Role
Scout
Visual identity
Sand-coloured cloak, binoculars and light supply pouches.
Personality & blind spot
Sharp-eyed and cautious; reads danger into almost every sign.
Current goal
Find a dependable route to the supply station.
Likes & habits
Loves stargazing; marks bearings on strips of cloth.
Background
After getting lost, Dune learns to navigate by the stars and becomes the squad's wilderness guide.
Story potential
Spots a threat far away, then jumps at a noise from his own pack.
WAR-003
Rivet
DZ100-WAR-003 · Original board no. 023
“Enough power. A little more care.”
Role
Mech pilot
Visual identity
Orange exosuit, chunky mechanical legs and control grips.
Personality & blind spot
Enthusiastic and direct; struggles with delicate controls.
Current goal
Get a homemade mech through its rescue assessment.
Likes & habits
Loves taking machines apart; sorts bolts by colour.
Background
Rivet builds an orange exosuit from discarded equipment to prove heavy machinery can rescue gently.
Story potential
Can lift a wall but cannot pick up a paper cup without crushing it.
WAR-004
Frostline
DZ100-WAR-004 · Original board no. 024
“If the light's on, we can find our way.”
Role
Arctic guard
Visual identity
White insulated armour, fur collar and ice axe.
Personality & blind spot
Quiet and patient; hides fatigue.
Current goal
Keep the snowy outpost's emergency beacon working.
Likes & habits
Loves hot soup; checks every length of rope.
Background
A distant lamp once guided Frostline home through a blizzard. Now he keeps that route lit for others.
Story potential
Everyone assumes he never feels cold; he is mostly worried about his missing flask.
WAR-005
Brass
DZ100-WAR-005 · Original board no. 025
“Go far. Keep your footing.”
Role
Desert lancer
Visual identity
Brass spear, tan wraps and layered armour.
Personality & blind spot
Loyal and proud; reluctant to say he does not know.
Current goal
Escort a map of water sources to the next city.
Likes & habits
Polishes his spear grip; tugs his scarf when bluffing.
Background
Growing up with caravans teaches Brass that water can matter more than medals.
Story potential
Boasts that he knows every dune, then quietly asks the youngest recruit for directions.
WAR-006
Winglet
DZ100-WAR-006 · Original board no. 026
“When the wind's right, we go.”
Role
Aerial scout
Visual identity
Navy flight suit, folded wings and propulsion pack.
Personality & blind spot
Optimistic and impulsive; sometimes launches before checking the route.
Current goal
Complete a delivery across an inaccessible gorge.
Likes & habits
Loves wind chimes; tests the breeze with folded wings.
Background
Winglet adapts gliding equipment to deliver medicine to a valley and joins the border support team.
Story potential
Makes a stylish landing, then realises the recipient is downstairs and he is on the roof.
WAR-007
Anchor
DZ100-WAR-007 · Original board no. 027
“Take your time. I'll look first.”
Role
Armoured deep-sea guard
Visual identity
Teal diving armour, thick hoses and a trident-shaped tool.
Personality & blind spot
Steady and sentimental; uneasy beyond familiar waters.
Current goal
Restart an abandoned underwater shelter.
Likes & habits
Loves old sea songs; taps his helmet to check the seal.
Background
His father's diving equipment leads Anchor to a forgotten underwater passage.
Story potential
Awkward on land, remarkably graceful in the water.
WAR-008
Thump
DZ100-WAR-008 · Original board no. 028
“The right tap, in the right place.”
Role
Obstacle-clearance engineer
Visual identity
Black-and-yellow breaching hammer, utility suit and protective boots.
Personality & blind spot
Upbeat and practical; treats small repairs like major construction.
Current goal
Reopen a supply road blocked by fallen rock.
Likes & habits
Loves rhythms; gives his hammer a turn before work.
Background
A former quarry worker, Thump joins the engineering unit to clear safe routes.
Story potential
Offers to open a tin and reaches for a tool ten times its size.
WAR-009
Arc
DZ100-WAR-009 · Original board no. 029
“Steady first. Strike second.”
Role
Electromagnetic guard
Visual identity
Cobalt armour, glowing coil gauntlets and short armoured skirt.
Personality & blind spot
Competitive and intense; moods affect his equipment.
Current goal
Control his strength well enough to protect the squad.
Likes & habits
Loves small electronic toys; rubs his gloves when tense.
Background
Experimental gauntlets respond only to a stable rhythm, forcing Arc to learn patience.
Story potential
Talks boldly about the next challenge; the first challenge is sitting still to recharge.
WAR-010
Patch
DZ100-WAR-010 · Original board no. 030
“Sit down. Let me take a look.”
Role
Field medic
Visual identity
Green medical satchel, organised equipment and light protective gear.
Personality & blind spot
Careful and decisive; neglects her own rest.
Current goal
Teach every teammate the basics of self-care in the field.
Likes & habits
Organises medical supplies in colour-coded pouches.
Background
Patch joins from a border clinic and wants the squad to cope safely even when she is not there.
Story potential
Tells everyone to rest until the entire squad insists she sits down too.
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