Invisigal / Courtney

Immature, snarky, and self-destructive, cynical, sardonic, and world-wise, Invisigal is quite aggressive both verbally and physically and is easily irritable, lashing out on her co-workers and superiors alike. She has problems with taking responsibility for her actions and listening to advice throughout the whole game. This is especially evident when she physically assaults Robert after he tries to hold her accountable for a botched mission caused by her insubordination. She likes to flirt and make lewd remarks to and about Robert throughout the game whether or not she is romanced, or even if he doesn't reciprocate at all. Despite her usual attitude, there are moments shown where it seems like she genuinely wants Robert's respect and approval as seen when after the first day, she leaves a doughnut at his computer (which she later goes back to crush and splatter all over his keyboard out of sheer pettiness after their argument ended in her hitting him in the face). Additionally, after Robert's mecha suit explodes due to a bad prototype, Inivisigal takes the initiative to search for the real Astral Pulse. This desire for recognition also appears to extend to the rest of the Z-Team, and to Chase, as well. In Episode 3, Invisigal reveals a deep-seated resentment toward her superpower of invisibility, expressing the belief that powers inherently determine a person's moral trajectory. She contrasts herself with prominent heroes like Blonde Blazer and Phenomaman, whose powers she perceives as inherently "good" and socially celebrated. Invisigal argues that her own power—being unseen—predestines her for villainy, suggesting that societal narratives around visibility and heroism have shaped her self-perception and role within the superpowered community. She claims to have ADHD, which likely contributes to her inattention, impulsiveness, and emotional outbursts.Origins She was born with the power of invisibility. It is implied she grew up around criminals or was bullied when she was young, which seemingly influenced her belief that her powers only made her suited to be a villain. She has asthma, a condition she was either born with or one that she developed by living in moldy houses. Criminal Career During her criminal career, Invisigal committed assault, larceny, and robbery. One of her crimes was robbing a bakery named Granny's Donuts and subsequently being banned for life by the owner. In exchange for a mechanical augment designed to improve her lungs, she begins to work for Shroud at some point and become one of his Lieutenants. She was the unseen fifth member of Shroud's Lieutenant that took part in the ambush to attack Mecha Man and take the Astral Pulse. Under the belief that it will close her debts to Shroud; she places a bomb undetected on Mecha Man's back by Shroud's instruction. Joining Superhero Dispatch Network Invisigal joined the Phoenix Program immediately after her lung augment that were given to her by Shroud suddenly off, a few months prior to Robert's arrival under the condition that they didn't ask why she joined. It was clear to her that planting the bomb on the Mecha Man mecha suit didn't clear her debts in Shroud's mind and her expecting the augment that Shourd can remotely turn off and on at will was a devil's deal. If Robert succeeds as a mentor, she stays a hero at the end of the game. Appearance Invisigal is a woman with short and spiky dark violet hair and brown eyes. She wears a pink cropped jacket with a black, cropped shirt, as well as a pair of dark, skintight polyester slacks and matching combat boots. She has a septum piercing, in which she wears a small silver ring. While part of the Red Ring, she trades her pink cropped jacket for a matching one in black. In her upper abdomen, she has an exposed mechanical augment that faintly grows red, designed by Shroud to prolong her ability to hold her breath (although it seems to have stopped working by the time the game takes place, as she can regularly be seen using her inhaler).Relationship Robert Robertson Her superior, mentor, potential boyfriend, and the first person apart from Blonde Blazer and Waterboy to find out his superhero identity. Invisigal (going by Invisibitch at the time) first encounters an unknowing Robert when tasked by Shroud to plant a bomb undetected on his mecha suit. But upon seeing through a hole in the suit that a human operates Mecha Man, she realizes she was about to commit murder, has a change of heart and leaves the Red Ring. The official beginning of their relationship as dispatcher and field agent starts off on a bad note with her disobeying direction orders and punching Robert. But after encouragement to defy what she believes is fate, their relationship improves. Their relationship is strained again after a failed attempt to retrieve the Astral Pulse that causes Chase to save her and risk his life. Remorseful, she confesses she is envious of his relationship with Blonde Blazer, romantic or not. Despite this rupture, she is still willing to assist Z-Team for the team's and Robert's sake. If Robert successfully fostered her growth, Invisigal protects Robert from getting shot by Shroud, embracing her new path as a hero. Alternatively, if Robert does not support her change, Invisigal kills Shroud and tosses Robert the Astral Pulse before disappearing, returning to a life of villainy. As a possible romance option, she eventually confesses her feelings after having an intense sexual dream of him. The player chooses to have Robert join Invisigal at a theater the same episode to initiate a romance route with her. After admitting her role in ending Robert's superhero career, she forcefully kisses him, which the player can have Robert reciprocate or deny, before disappearing. If romanced and embraced for her growth as a hero, after the final fight, Invisigal kisses Robert again before she is wheeled off in an ambulance. Blonde Blazer Her boss. Much like her teammates and the whole SDN branch, Invisigal respects Blonde Blazer and sees her as the ideal superhero. Blonde Blazer also appears to be the only superhero that Invisigal goes along well with despite their clashing personalities. Blonde Blazer similarly respects Invisigal, even being responsible for Invisigal's rebrand from "Invisibitch" to her current alias, encouraging her growth. Deep down, however, Invisigal envies Blonde Blazer and how she is perceived by everyone as a hero, feeling inferior to her no matter the efforts she makes in redeeming herself. This deep desire to do good causes Invisigal to become reckless when she tries to steal the Astral Pulse back, ending with Chase in a coma as a result. Whether or not Robert enters a romance with Blonde Blazer, Invisigal envies their relationship regardless, yearning for Robert's affection/respect. However, if Invisigal stays on the hero's path and Robert dates Blonde Blazer, Invisigal accepts their relationship and encourages Robert to chase after Blonde Blazer.Z-Team (Phoenix Program) According to Chase, while they do not get along well, the Z-Team still respects Invisigal. After defeating Lightningstruck, she is applauded by the team. An unfamiliar feeling, she appreciates the respect and praises the other member give her. But stemming from a rash desire to be seen as a hero, she goes by herself to retrieve the Astral Pulse, only to be saved by Chase and cause him to be hospitalized, leading most of the Z-Team to want her cut from the team for potentially destroying the team's already unstable reputation. If the player chooses for Robert to defend her and keep her on the team, everyone except Golem are discouraged by this and rightfully irritated when she joins them for dispatch, but they will still appreciate her efforts of fighting alongside when the Red Ring arrive at the Torrance SDN HQ. After defeating Shroud's mecha suit, Shroud claims he still employs Invisigal, which stirs a feeling of betrayal from the Z-Team members, the last impression from them if she returns to villainy. But if she is supported throughout the game, she takes the bullet Shroud shoot and gets cheered on by the Z-Team for protecting Robert while exclaiming "not a bitch" when carried out on a stretcher, showing she has their respect and trust again. Malevola - The first interaction the player observes between these two is their small spat in trying to sabotage each other on the day a member gets cut. But after Invisigal successfully brings Lightningstruck into custody, Malevola can be seen smiling and cheering for her along with the rest of the Phoenix Program, showing that she's earned the half-demon's respect. Golem - Golem is Invisigal's friend and the member she has synergy with. Golem talks to her about taking breaks from dating apps, to which Invisigal responds by saying that she does better in person anyways. When Invisigal is suspended, Golem is deeply upset over it, getting drunk during his shift and fighting Punch Up over it. When the Z-Team vote to cut her from the team, Golem is the only one to disagree with it but ultimately accepts the decision if Robert supports it. If the player defends Invisigal and keeps her instead, Golem will be the only one to welcome her back when she returns to help the team fight the Red Rings. Chase Chase and Invisigal do not get along; the former expressing his discontent with her performance and attitude and the latter insulting him often. Despite Invisigal's efforts to be a hero, Chase believes that Invisigal is a selfish loner and her being around only causes people, namely Robert, to get hurt because of her recklessness. However, when Invisigal is left to die following a failed attempt to retrieve the Astral Pulse from Shroud, Chase sacrifices himself by using his powers to save her, devastating Invisigal. By the end of the game, and due to his recovery through the use of Blonde Blazer's amulet, Chase and Invisigal reconcile for a small moment after defeating Shroud's mecha suit. However, his view on her by the end depends on whether she returns to villainy or embraces heroism. Royd Invisigal begins interacting with Royd after she sneaks in to see the development of Robert's next mecha suit. Initially finding her annoying, Royd still allows her in the lab to observe the development. Wanting to help Robert in anyway, she asks Royd to help locate the real Astral Pulse after he seemingly gives up on developing a working prototype. After the final dispatch, Royd catches Invisigal in the lab, thinking she is a double agent sabotaging the mecha suit, tying her with a cable tie. It is unknown what he thinks of her after the final fight. Shroud Her other employer. Shroud initially recruited Invisigal and instructed her to plant the bomb on Mecha Man in exchange of wiping out her debt from receiving lung-capacity increasing augments. However, she has a change of heart when she sees Robert in the suit and abandons the organization, making Shroud shut off her augments. Eventually, Shroud tracks her down to the docks to steal the Astral Pulse from her and leaving her to die. However, Shroud discovers she stole the Astral Pulse for herself, leading him to abduct Robert and interrogate him. Although Shroud is defeated by the Z-Team, he survives and forces Robert to hand the Pulse to him, where he lies saying he planted her within the team. However, Shroud is unable to predict Invisigal betraying him when she either protects Robert from getting shot or kills him, taunting him as he dies before taking his mask and disappearing.