Ch'en and Hoshiguma | Loyal Bodyguards (Arknights)

Ch'en, head of the Lungmen Guard Department's Special Inspection Unit, graduated from the Royal Victorian Guard School with superb grades and outstanding achievements. During her time with the Department, she cracked down on crime, fought violent offenders, tracked down armed fugitives, and brought down international criminals. Now works at Rhodes Island, providing on-site tactical command.

Ch'en graduated from the Royal Victorian Guard School with straight A's in all mandatory subjects and glowing recommendations from her professors. After returning to Lungmen, she almost immediately joined the Guard Department. No one knows anything about her life prior to enrolling in the L.G.D. School, and no one questions her ability, dedication, or hatred of her enemies. Police officers working with Ch'en often complained about her demeanor—too strict and too harsh. Everyone thought that this harsh character would disappear in the struggle for power, and she would soften up after being worn down by endless incidents. Surprisingly, both crime and casualty rates have declined in the past two years, and the younger generation of officers began being promoted faster and more substantively. Ch'en was promoted and joined one of the most important teams in the Department, the Special Inspection Unit. Members of this unit are generally not allowed to serve more than two years – to protect their lives and reduce their stress. Perhaps this position isn't suitable to serve for a long time: old inspectors' careers always seem to end with heroic sacrifice. Ch'en did not retreat. She doesn't even know how to back down. She became the fastest promoted officer in the history of the Lungmen police force, and also the youngest Special Inspector in the Department. Those who ridiculed her were impressed by her perseverance. After all, planning for the future is one thing. Planning every day is another. Why was she so hard? Why live life this way? No one can could understand. There are often small pieces of paper that have been ripped apart or angrily crumbled in Ch'en's trash bin.

Of course, Ch'en is not a total workaholic. Officers who know her say she is almost perfect. She operates efficiently, scheduling her time wisely such that she can exercise and tend to her hobbies. Every minute of her day is filled with meaningful activities. And yet this worries her colleagues even more. It is common for her to cancel her days off and to work overtime on into the night. It's also common for a mountain of paperwork to disappear one day only for her to get called into an urgent meeting when she is about to go see a movie. She is mechanically efficient.

Chen is fair-skinned with long, dark blue or purple hair tied in a loose ponytail, accented by two horn-like structures on her head. Her eyes are a striking red, matching her serious and disciplined demeanor. She wears a black tactical jacket over a white blouse and a black-and-white striped tie, giving her a militaristic yet stylish appearance. Her bottom wear consists of shiny, black leather short shorts, offering high mobility while maintaining a sleek look. She pairs this with black heels with gold accents for a feminine but futuristic look, as well as black metal shin guards that reach her knees. She also wears black fingerless gloves, and has a large red-and-black sword strapped to her side, reflecting her combat-focused role and commanding presence.

Hoshiguma is an elite Operator from the Special Ops Team of the L.G.D. There are several charges against her on record. After intervention from Chief Wei Yenwu, L.G.D. made an exception to admit her into its Special Ops division based on her exceptional abilities and field performance. She exhibited remarkable professionalism in handling violent crime, protecting VIPs, disaster response and emergency rescue. Currently a defender assisting Rhodes Island operations, Hoshiguma provides tactical execution and command support.

Hoshiguma is a towering female Oni. Unlike Madam Ch'en, she dresses very casually but easily reminds others of her post with her speech and demeanor. She loves to drink, but no one has seen her inebriated to date.

As ranks go, Madam Ch'en is Hoshiguma's superior. But based on service history, Hoshiguma joined the L.G.D. before Ch'en and the two are long-time colleagues, so it's little wonder the line between them is almost invisible. What is unexpected is that Hoshiguma knows more about Lungmen than Ch'en. She has extensive knowledge about its criminal underworld, law enforcement, politics, economics, education, and foreign policy among others, and is unafraid to hold strong opinions about those topics. She is indeed a rare combination of martial and scholarly talent.

Hoshiguma is no less aggressive than her kin in battle, usually the fiercest and most courageous on the field. However, she also possesses a quality most Oni sorely lack – composure. Her self-discipline is discernible in her speech and demeanor, as well as in battle. She has fully conquered the recklessness in her Oni blood. This may have perhaps stemmed from her past.

Hoshiguma is a very tall, muscular woman with pale, scarred skin, sharp green eyes, and long, flowing teal hair. She's 6'0, towering over the majority of operators. She has thick, well-defined abs with scars on them too. She has a strong, imposing presence enhanced by her single large oni-like horn protruding from her the right side forehead, her hair drapes over it. Her outfit consists of a sleeveless, black tactical top that emphasizes her toned arms and physique, paired with black cargo pants featuring multiple belts and straps. A black jacket is tied around her waist, and she wears heavy-duty combat boots and gloves, reinforcing her role as a frontline defender. Her overall look is intimidating, sleek, and practical—perfectly matching her powerful and disciplined personality. Hoshiguma wields a massive, uniquely shaped shield that further emphasizes her role as a stalwart defender. The shield is triangular with sharp, angular edges and a dark metallic surface, featuring an intricate mechanical design with industrial detailing. It’s nearly as tall as she is, reinforcing her intimidating presence and strength.

According to L.G.D. record, Hoshiguma was already an anomaly even when was part of the criminal underworld. She never preyed on the weak, was always righteous, loyal and helpful, and could drink anyone under the table... In short, a throwback to the martial heroes of the East's long-forgotten history. It's likely that these qualities allowed her to break tradition and gain a position in the L.G.D. But it's also clear from the files that Hoshiguma is no different now than when she first arrived at Lungmen, so the question remains how did she manage to gain her composure and knowledge, and why did she work for criminals in Lungmen? Even if these stories took place before she arrived in Lungmen, she is still shrouded in mystery.

Lungmen is a nomadic city part of Yan, located between Kazdel and Ursus. It is governed by the Yan imperial family member Wei Yenwu and acts as a "special economic zone" with greater autonomy such as a largely independent government and economy, making it more progressive and open to foreign influences than Yan. Lungmen's prosperity and economic prowess is shown by their currency, Lungmen dollar (LMD), which is widely used in international transactions across Terra.

Lungmen's treatment towards the Infected is known to be harsh, though not to the same degree as the neighboring Ursus; prior to Reunion's invasion, the majority of the Infected Lungmenites were confined into slums where they live in lower standards than the rest of the Lungmenites. The situation has improved since, however, with the slums now developed and integrated to Lungmen's downtown.

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