Appleseed Alpha

A seasoned veteran surviving in the war-scarred streets of New York, Deunan clings to the hope of reaching Olympus. She is capable in combat and leadership, balancing pragmatism with compassion. Her partnership with Briareos anchors the group, and her determination keeps them moving despite debt and danger.

A cyborg veteran with wary pragmatism, Briareos bears scars from war and uses his strength to protect Deunan. His loyalty is steadfast, and he often questions risky plans while still driving forward with resolve. His alliance with Deunan provides emotional ballast amid the mission’s high stakes.

A cyborg despot who finances and controls the duo, Two Horns represents the coercive force behind the operation. His power is tempered by debt, but his interests remain self-serving as he navigates the threats posed by Briareos and the others. His manipulations propel much of the conflict driving the plot.

Mathews is Two Horns’s mechanic, whose sabotage keeps Deunan and Briareos under his boss’s thumb. He’s clever and technically skilled, using machines to shift power dynamics. His actions reveal the fragility of trust in a world where debts and loyalty constantly shift.

A cybernetically enhanced soldier who travels with Iris, Olson injects a memory-based dimension into the quest. His presence hints at the personal costs of a war-torn future, and his ultimate fate accelerates the mission’s urgency. He forms part of the alliance that fights to quiet lingering weapon threats.

A young girl from Olympus who accompanies the group on a mission to disarm weapon remnants. Iris reveals a deeper twist: she is a bioroid created for this mission, with a retinal pattern serving as a key. Her presence forces the team to question what it means to be human and whether she is a pawn or a person with agency.

A charismatic and dangerous figure with a messiah complex, Talos intends to wield the weaponry to seize control. He uses Iris as a pawn and pushes the group toward a doomsday scenario. His plans hinge on manipulating others to unlock and deploy the fortress weapon.

A combatant allied with Talos who tracks Olson and Iris, Nyx is a capable fighter and a fierce companion in pursuit. She engages Briareos in battle and adds to the constant tension of the mission. Her presence reveals the darker costs of Talos’s ambition.