斥罪
ペナンス
페넌스

Penance

Defender — Juggernaut

Cannot be healed by allies

SR35
Melee
Survival
DPS

Lv.

/ 90

Bonuses

[Code Name] Penance
[Gender] Female
[Combat Experience] None
[Place of Birth] Siracusa
[Date of Birth] Jul 9
[Race] Lupo
[Height] 168cm
[Infection Status]
Medical tests have confirmed that no infection is present.

[Physical Strength] Standard
[Mobility] Normal
[Physical Resilience] Standard
[Tactical Acumen] Standard
[Combat Skill] Normal
[Originium Arts Assimilation] Standard

Former Siracusan judge who became acquainted with Rhodes Island through Operator Texas. Currently works in the Logistics Department and serves as legal counsel for Rhodes Island.

Imaging tests reveal clear, normal outlines of internal organs, and no abnormal shadows have been detected. Originium granules have not been detected in the circulatory system and there is no sign of infection. At this time, this operator is believed to be uninfected.

[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 0%
Operator Penance shows no signs of Originium infection.

[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.12u/L
Operator Penance rarely comes into contact with Originium.

Former Siracusan judge.
During her entrance interview, Operator Penance said that she came to make amends for her past mistakes, telling us that she had been made to betray justice against her will.
Our investigation into events at Siracusa reveals that Penance was made judge with the support of the Bellone family, but unlike other mafia-backed judges, she was not entirely subject to the will of the Bellones, being willing to pronounce guilty sentences for members of the family, something which is almost unheard of in Siracusa. She also maintains a sibling-like relationship with Vigil, leading us to believe that the Bellone family may not be your average Siracusan mafia family. We know little about the former don of the Bellones, however, so more information in this regard must await further discussion with Penance and Vigil.
There were doubts as to whether Penance would be able to adapt to Rhodes Island's legal department, given her clear stance on the inviolability of law and justice, as well as the fact that Rhodes Island often operates in legal grey areas. However, she has shown a proper understanding of our true mission; rather than coming into conflict with operators who have different methods from her, they seem to have an implicit understanding, even quietly helping each other out. Perhaps those who are well-versed in the legal world understand that, deep down, they share the common goal of defending justice, no matter what circumstances may have forced them to do, and no matter what means they use now.

Penance described the Siracusan legal system in detail.
Nomadic cities in Siracusa are ruled by their respective mafia families, and the legal systems of these cities are an extension of family rule. There are no police, only judges who are responsible for public order, speaking the will of Signora Sicilia.
The vast majority of incidents are taken care of under the table by the families involved, most of them never making it to court. The judges themselves are often informed after the fact that a case has been resolved, or, in some cases, needs them to resolve it quietly. Even when a case does make it to court, the outcome of the trial is often influenced or outright decided by the family.
Those who knew Penance during her time as Judge Lavinia called her a 'righteous' judge. In Siracusa, judges labeled as such often end up disappearing or losing part of a limb, as a warning to the other judges.
Penance never ended up that way, though she never thought of herself as particularly righteous.
She told us that she became a judge with the help of the Bellone family. When she was first appointed, the former don of the family had promised her a better future, where she would truly deliver the justice of the law. The nature of the Bellone family seemed to have given her more freedom, but also more pain, as she saw such justice delivered by the family as inherently unjust.
Still, Penance has never allowed her troubles to affect those around her, nor demanded the same of others as she does of herself, as in the case of Vigil, for example. This is mostly because they came from the same place, of course, and Vigil does not exactly lead a healthy lifestyle. As such, most of the other operators show an understanding.

'We just finished. Won't you congratulate me, Lavinia?'
'...What is it?'
'I've always envied your Bellone backing. Things will go much smoother now that I have famiglia support myself.
'And it feels good to have somebody at your back.
'I would never have let myself look the way you do now, Lavinia, if I were you.'
'...How many years have you been a judge?'
'About two.
'Why do you ask?'
'I saw Bortolotti today.'
'Who's that?'
'A... judge.
'Now an assassin. He died today, right in front of my eyes. An arrow went through him.
'I'm lucky to be alive.'
'Let's just say I never heard anything...'
'Did you think it was a good thing? Do you feel better now that you have a famiglia behind you? Having a famiglia support is what you're proudest about, as a judge?
'No, it's not my place to reproach you. Bortolotti is dead. He abandoned his ideals before he died, but he held on to his appointment letter. Meanwhile, I'm still here today, breathing and in one piece, because everyone knows that the Bellones are behind Judge Lavinia.
'How did the rule of law come to this in Siracusa? I sit with the mafiosi every day, listening to them telling me what to do, and I do everything in my power to do it well, because it's 'better' for everyone. Everyone goes about their business as usual the next day, because I did.
'But I can see the fear in the eyes of the common folk, the way they keep their distance. After the sentence is pronounced, they dare not cry where there are prying eyes, or make their appeals to a judge.
'What am I doing? Defending the law? Justice? Society? Public order? None of the above. All the judges, all the courts; the entire legal system of Siracusa is designed to be an accomplice for the mafia.
'The people who had high ideals are dead. But I'm alive, and you're alive. I couldn't do anything, while you boast about having famiglia backing.
'There but for the grace of the mafia, goes the law of Siracusa.'
'...You're drunk, Lavinia.'
'I'm not.'
'YES, YOU ARE. I'll be going.'

—Recorded in the judges' lounge

Penance has many hopes for the new city.
This is her first step towards being able to truly represent justice. The new city means many things for many people. The mafia fight for control, while the common folk do not have the luxury of caring about where they live. As a judge, she has earned an approval of sorts from Signora Sicilia. It is still justice backed by political power, but for the first time in her life, she finds herself with sufficient freedom, and finds herself facing a question that she never had time to think about:
What should she do as a judge, when all of Siracusa is used to the courts serving the mafia?
Growing up in Siracusa, she never had the chance to see how things are done in other places. No matter how much she disapproves of the system, no matter how much she wants to free Siracusa from mafia control—what is the Siracusan legal system without the famiglie?
It is always easier to destroy than to build from scratch. Things have not been easy, even with like-minded comrades like Vigil around. Nor have they truly freed Siracusa from mafia control. How, then, are they to build a new order?
As a mere judge, Penance knows that her powers are limited, and she knows that building a new order is no easy task. What she learned and experienced over the past several years is far from enough to guide her towards a new legal system that people can accept. Now, she finds herself understanding Bernardo's actions: his mad dream had been a Siracusa without the mafia, while her own mad dream is a city where true justice is upheld. Bernardo gave his life for his dream. How far will she go?
Under the influence of alcohol, Penance spoke of the late Bellone don in the presence of the Doctor. She spoke of how she seemed to understand him so well, yet not at all; how he gave her hope, yet never trusted her even unto the end. All she can do is bear witness to the hope he left behind, and devote the rest of her life to realizing it, but there will never come a day when they watch the dream come true together.
'I hate him so much, but the more I hate him, the more I...' Those were Penance's final words before she passed out and was carried back to her quarters by the Doctor.

I'm sure you're not blind to how things are. I'm sure many of you think that what I'm about to tell you are just empty words, trying to give you false hope about the future.
Nevertheless, what I want to tell you is this: trust in what you have learned.
The cost is a high one, and perhaps it's hypocritical for me to stand here and say this, but if we, as judges, do not hold firm to our beliefs, if we do not hold firm to the law, then there will be no one to uphold justice for those who are weaker than us.
Never forget why you chose this path.

—Penance's speech at her alma mater

4655

ATK

916

DEF

616

RES

Cost

ATK Interval

1.6 sec

Block

Redeploy

70 sec

Talents

Guardian of the Law
After deployment, immediately gains a Barrier equal to 50% Max HP; When defeating an enemy, gains a Barrier equal to 10% Max HP (Cannot exceed 300% Max HP)
Wreathed in Thorns
Each time this unit is attacked while under the effect of her own Barrier, deals 50% ATK as Arts damage to the attacker

Skills

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Last Word
Auto RecoveryAuto Activation
Lv.
SP Cost
3
The next attack deals an additional instance of Arts damage equal to 200% ATK
Charged effect: The next attack deals 200% damage and Stuns the target for 5 seconds
atk_scale_2
2
judge_s_1_enhance_checker.atk_scale
2
stun
5
Stoic Atonement
Auto RecoveryManual Activation
Lv.
Initial SP
20
SP Cost
30
Duration
20 sec
Stops attacking and gains 60% Sanctuary; deals 140% Arts damage to all nearby Ground enemies every second; While this skill is active, increases the Barrier effect of Talent 1 by 100%
damage_resistance
0.6
atk_scale
1.4
shield_scale
1
Trial of Thorns
Defensive RecoveryManual Activation
Lv.
SP Cost
20
Duration
30 sec
Immediately gains a Barrier equal to 130% Max HP; Attack Interval increases, ATK +400%, and makes enemies more likely to attack this unit
hp_ratio
1.3
base_attack_time
0.9
atk
4
taunt_level
1

Modules

ORIGINAL
Penance's Badge
Module Selected
Operator Penance has demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for holding the front with minimal support.
The Field Operations Department has thus passed the following resolution:
This operator shall be appointed a Defender Operator during field operations to exercise Juggernaut responsibilities.
In witness whereof,
This badge is hereby conferred upon the above named.

UNY-X

The Thorny Road That Continues

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Stage	Stats	Upgrade Description
1	HP +150 ATK +35 DEF +15	Juggernaut Trait Cannot be healed by allies Takes 15% less damage from enemies blocked by this unit
2	HP +230 ATK +43 DEF +26	Guardian of the Law After deployment, immediately gains a Barrier equal to 60% Max HP; When defeating an enemy, gains a Barrier equal to 11% Max HP (Cannot exceed 300% Max HP)
3	HP +300 ATK +50 DEF +33	Guardian of the Law After deployment, immediately gains a Barrier equal to 70% Max HP; When defeating an enemy, gains a Barrier equal to 12% Max HP (Cannot exceed 300% Max HP)

It took a disembodied hand flying past her head for Lavinia to snap out of it.
Just a few hours ago, she'd concluded her first ever trial of Famiglia matters.
Ever since she decided to walk this path, she'd heard of—and experienced—many a Famiglia's interference with the justices. Some around her had even gone missing by now.
But she stayed her course. After all, she'd long prepared herself mentally. These troubles could not trounce her; in fact, the more they cropped up, the more she believed she had to change this status quo.
—All until she finished her work for the day, and entered the alley where she had parked her vehicle.
It was then that she thought she should drop in tomorrow to see the man who'd supported her taking this path, to tell him how she hadn't let him down. And on the other hand she thought, perhaps, that that would make her seem too much a pushover; maybe something sterner was called for. After all, should his own Famiglia fall afoul of a lawsuit themselves, she could only be impartial.
If not for that familiar hand pulling her down, her head may well have been skewered by the bolt.
She felt her own thoughts halt, leaving her staring blankly at the hand's owner—Bernardo stood in her way, taking out each figure that rushed her one by one.
And only once she snapped out of it did she finally realize the gulf between what she'd heard and pictured, and experiencing it personally.
A momentary silence descended on the alley, at which point Bernardo gave the underlings to his rear a nod, and they brought out a box half her size.
Bernardo opened it, and within, there laid a metal gauntlet with a hammer shackled to it. Under the dusk streetlamps, their gold luster almost stung the eye, but what hurt most about them to see was the circle of thorns winding about the glove.
'I'm not going to protect you forever, Lavinia,' said Bernardo, as he took out the gauntlet and handed it to her. 'If you want to survive on this path, then you've got to learn to protect yourself, starting today.'
She was silent for a spell, took the gauntlet, and with no regard for the pain its sharp thorns laced across her skin, she put it on. Then, she walked deeper into the alley depths.
She and Bernardo had brushed with death. She knew though the night was deep as ever, Bernardo would not take the same path as her. She had to go it alone into the darkness, a black dyed in sanguine red.
The first and only gift Bernardo would ever give her was stained by blood on its very first day.

UNY-Y

“无罪”

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Stage	Stats	Upgrade Description
1	ATK +60 DEF +48	Juggernaut Trait Cannot be healed by allies When there are no allied units in the surrounding eight tiles, ATK and DEF +8%
2	ATK +75 DEF +60	Wreathed in Thorns 拥有来源于自身的屏障时，每次受到攻击对目标造成相当于斥罪攻击力55%的法术伤害
3	ATK +85 DEF +70	Wreathed in Thorns 拥有来源于自身的屏障时，每次受到攻击对目标造成相当于斥罪攻击力58%的法术伤害

深夜总是难熬。特别是那些辗转反侧不得安眠，只能等待窗外晨光亮起的夜晚。那惨白又黯淡的光如同迟迟不到的客人一般让人心焦，而唯一可做的事只有等待。
拉维妮娅经历过很多这样的夜晚，筋疲力尽的一天之后，可预见的依旧是筋疲力尽的明天——法院里仍会充斥着虚情假意的辩护人，高傲蛮横的家族成员以及缄默不语的法官。法槌一次次落下，铿锵的声音回荡在法庭之上，与游乐场的游戏却没什么不同。不，甚至还要不如，在游戏中，那把槌子起码实在地落在了那些塑料鼹兽头上。
每当被如此残忍的夜晚折磨，拉维妮娅就会从抽屉的最底层翻出那封皱巴巴的信件。她还记得，这封信被压在她车子的雨刮器下，在那个位置出现的往往是威胁与警告。但确实偶有例外。
这封信很短，像是匆忙之下潦草写就的，信中在谴责一场拉维妮娅主持的判决——她宣告了被家族推上法庭的替罪者无罪。这封信的措辞相当不客气，指责拉维妮娅进行了“自以为正义的判决”，反而“害苦了自己”。这样的抱怨她看过很多。在叙拉古，法官们就算想要做出些微小的有关正义的努力，其结果往往也不遂人愿，哪怕公正在法院里得到了片刻的彰显，法院外的黑夜也依旧会吞噬一切，这种徒劳感最让人灰心。
可是，到了信件的最后，写信人似乎犹豫了很久，却还是留下了这样的话语：“虽然人们并不在意，但这世上还是有人说出了我的清白，谢谢。”
拉维妮娅不止一次尝试过推测这封特别的信是谁留下的，这可不容易，因为这样的人太多太多。她知道他们是清白的，她宣告他们是清白的，但那又如何。留下这封信的人说得对，人们并不在意。
拉维妮娅从未放弃过寻找，也许她只是想当面告诉那个人，只要有她在，正义就不会孤单，正义就不会转瞬即逝；只要有她在，正义就会自法槌落下的那一刻起，如黎明揭穿黑夜，如期到来。
直到那个人的尸检报告被递上拉维妮娅的办公桌，死因写得确凿——自杀身亡。
若这就是叙拉古能给一个法官的最终结果，那她所追求的正义，究竟又有何意义？
她得到了一封皱巴巴的信件，一声“谢谢”，哪怕这个词微不足道，哪怕这个词其实并不能如一盏灯一样给她的桌面带来光明。也许留下这封信的人只是觉得，她是那片刻正义唯一的捍卫者。
所以，哪怕孤立无援，她也绝不放弃。若她放弃，则再无人在意；若她缄默，则再无人诉说。
在黎明前，与黑夜相处的方式有两种，或是任由它浸透自己，直至感觉不到它的存在；或是在黑夜中寻找一切本不该被其吞噬的事物，然后小心珍藏。
因为最不可让渡的，是定义光明的权利。

RIIC Base Skills

Law Is Order
When this Operator is assigned to the HR Office, HR contacting speed +50% and Morale consumed per hour +0.5
Fellow Travelers
When this Operator is assigned to a Dormitory, restores +0.15 Morale per hour to all Operators assigned to that Dormitory, and every recruit slot (excluding initial slot), restores another +0.05 (Only the strongest stacked effect of this type takes place)