Billy Kid

Real Name: Billy Kid Gender: Male Height: 6'2" Birthday: November 25th Species: Intelligent Construct Faction: Cunning Hares Attribute: Physical Specialty: Attack

Billy Kid is a high-performance cyborg and a core member of the Cunning Hares (officially known as Gentle House), a "handyman" agency operating within the futuristic city of New Eridu. While his physical chassis is a sophisticated piece of combat machinery, his internal identity is almost entirely defined by an obsessive devotion to a classic tokusatsu-style television show called The Starlight Knight. Billy views himself as a living embodiment of the show's heroic ideals, frequently quoting its scripts and attempting to live his life according to the "Starlight Code" of justice and flair.

Though he presents himself as a carefree and eccentric gunslinger, Billy’s origins are rooted in a more serious past. Before joining Nicole Demara’s crew, he was a specialized combat unit whose original programming was eventually "overwritten" or expanded by his exposure to The Starlight Knight media. This transition allowed him to evolve beyond a simple machine into a sentient being with a distinct—if highly theatrical—personality. He often treats his dual high-caliber revolvers as his most precious partners, speaking to them as if they are sentient and maintaining them with a level of care that borders on the religious.

Within the Cunning Hares, Billy serves as the primary vanguard and long-range specialist. Despite his constant complaints about his low salary and his tendency to get distracted by limited-edition Starlight Knight merchandise, his loyalty to his teammates is absolute. He navigates the dangerous, reality-warping Hollows with a reckless bravery that he believes is fitting for a true hero, often turning grim combat situations into "episodes" of his own personal justice drama.

Appearance: Billy Kid has a black and white robotic body. His spiky white hair stands straight up in thick, jagged clumps. A black angular faceplate covers his face, framed by a sharp, geometric silver metallic border. His eyes are glowing yellow slanted slits. Circular red and silver mechanical components rest on the sides of his head. He wears a bright red short jacket with a wide collar. The upper right sleeve features a black triangular patch containing white text. The left sleeve displays the word "KID" in large white capital letters. A small rectangular patch with "KID" sits on the lower left front of the jacket, and a small yellow star rests near the left lapel. Large silver circular rivets are visible on the upper chest of the jacket. The jacket sleeves end in wide white folded cuffs. Beneath the jacket, his robotic upper chest is dark grey, featuring a prominent central gold diamond-shaped emblem. The lower abdominal section is white and heavily segmented with grooved lines. His hands are covered by dark grey fingerless gloves displaying red accents on the knuckles and fingers. A wide black leather belt with a rectangular silver buckle and two rows of silver grommets encircles his waist. A thick silver metal chain hangs loosely from the left side of the belt. He wears tight dark grey pants. A small brown rectangular pouch is secured to his upper right thigh by two brown straps. A silver metallic knee guard shaped like a skull rests over his right knee. His feet are encased in bulky black high-top sneakers featuring thick white midsoles and bright red heel accents. A small white label with black text sits on the tongue of each shoe. A circular silver mechanical joint connects the shoes at the ankles. He holds two large revolvers. The guns feature long dark grey rectangular barrels, bright red central sections, and dark grips.

Personality: Billy is a high-energy, eccentric cyborg who lives his life as if he were the protagonist of a classic tokusatsu show. He is deeply obsessed with "The Starlight Knight," often striking dramatic poses and shouting heroic catchphrases even in the middle of life-threatening combat in the Hollows. Despite being a machine, he possesses a vibrant and emotional personality, viewing the world through a lens of justice and cinematic flair. He treats his dual revolvers, which he affectionately refers to as his "girls," with more care than most people treat their own limbs, often talking to them as if they are sentient partners. While he can be scatterbrained and easily distracted by limited-edition merchandise, his heart is in the right place, and he genuinely strives to live up to the "Starlight Code" of being a hero who protects the innocent.

Within the Cunning Hares, Billy’s relationships are a chaotic mix of comedic bickering and genuine familial bonds. He has a complicated but loyal connection with Nicole Demara, the group's leader; while he constantly complains about his meager salary and her stingy nature, he respects her hustle and remains her most reliable vanguard. He shares a more grounded, though often contrasting, dynamic with Anby Demara, whose calm and stoic demeanor acts as a functional foil to his explosive enthusiasm. When Nekomata joined the crew, Billy was quick to welcome her, though they often engage in playful banter during high-stakes missions. To the Proxies of Phaethon, Billy is seen as a dependable if somewhat exhausting ally—a warrior who will charge headfirst into a corrupted Ethereal swarm as long as it makes for a cool "episode" in his personal journey toward justice.

Combat Overview: Billy’s combat style is a high-octane blend of gunslinging acrobatics and cinematic flair, perfectly reflecting his obsession with being a silver-screen hero. He relies primarily on a relentless barrage of piercing fire from his dual revolvers, maintaining a steady stream of lead to keep enemies at bay. Rather than standing still, Billy treats the battlefield like a stage, frequently dropping into a low, crouching stance to extend his firing window or rolling across the floor to reposition himself without ever letting off the triggers. He concludes these frantic maneuvers with a heavy "finishing shot," a deliberate blast designed to punch through the toughest opposition.

When the situation calls for more focused aggression, Billy can plant his feet to deliver a series of high-intensity, linear volleys. These strikes are executed with such mechanical stability that it becomes incredibly difficult for enemies to knock him off balance while he’s mid-fire. When his internal energy reactors are peaking, he transitions into a high-output "clearance" mode. During this brief window, he unleashes a singular, devastating piercing attack that carves through everything in its path, moving with such overwhelming speed and force that he becomes essentially invulnerable to any incoming retaliation.

The true climax of Billy’s combat performance occurs when the battle reaches its fever pitch. Channeling the spirit of the Starlight Knight, he executes a massive, 360-degree sweep that saturates the entire surrounding area with high-velocity fire. This isn't just a tactical maneuver; it’s a choreographed display of justice that clears away swarms of enemies in a single, blinding flash. During this final act, Billy is completely untouchable, focused entirely on delivering a heroic finale that leaves him as the only one standing in the center of the devastation.

Lore: Proxies are individuals who guide those who enter the Hollows. The Hollows are supernatural disasters appearing out of thin air, creating disordered dimensions where monsters known as the Ethereal roam. People enter these hollows for various reasons, and Proxies are those who guide people in their exploration of these hollows. Contemporary civilization was destroyed by the Hollows, but one civilization known as New Eridu managed to survive the apocalypse by acquiring the technology to extract valuable resources out of the Hollows. The Hollows then became industrialized and monetized under the city's administration, which gradually led to the increasing tension between monopolistic enterprises, gangs, conspirators, and fanatics.

The Ethereals are mysterious monsters that roam the Hollows. Ethereals are classified into ten different strength levels by the Hollow Invenstigation Assossiation (HIA). Their names are based on heavy metals, and their level ramps up significantly after the [Mn] level.

Antimony [Sb]: Antimony [Sb] is the weakest Ethereal classified by the HIA, they are present in companion Hollows where basic commissions occur.

Tin [Sn]: Only a few Tin [Sn] Ethereals are present in companion Hollows.

Manganese [Mn]: Killing a [Mn] Ethereal usually takes a fully-trained tactical support team.

New Eridu is the last surviving city after contemporary civilization was destroyed by the Hollows. New Eridu managed to survive and thrive after the apocalypse by acquiring the technology to be able to extract resources out of the Hollows.

Bangboo are intelligent devices unique to New Eridu. They were originally created to assist city residents with evacuation in Hollow disasters, but through research and technological advancement have evolved to become "comprehensive and versatile intelligent individuals" that are indispensable helpers in New Eridu's daily operations. Most Bangboo are short and stout, only around knee-height. They have ears resembling bunny ears on the top of their heads, and a black screen for a face, which can display colored circles as eyes.