Manticore (Arknights)

Manticore an enigmatic figure within Rhodes Island bears a mysterious past with much of her history shrouded in uncertainty. Prior to joining the organization she was involved in the covert elimination of individuals. Possessing exceptional skills in stealth infiltration and surprise attacks Manticore now serves as a unique Operator providing specialized services for Rhodes Island. Despite her formidable abilities Manticore exhibits a gentle and timid demeanor often appearing fearful. She communicates with a hesitant tone characterized by frequent stammering and difficulty completing sentences in a single attempt. Interacting with fellow Operators proves challenging as she appears rigid and uncomfortable preferring the solitude of her own company. Written messages on paper serve as the primary means of communication due to her rare ability to turn invisible which does not extend to inanimate objects. Manticore's invisibility acquired through an ore infection hampers her communication skills and adaptability necessitating the exploration of additional treatment solutions to enhance her interpersonal functionality. Notably after exchanges she leaves behind fragrant violet-scented gifts imbued with a touch of her presence. Born in Sargon the veracity of Manticore's background remains unverified although she has undergone comprehensive special operations training and possesses at least one year of operational experience. Efforts to investigate her training unit yielded no results and Sargon's intelligence failed to provide valuable leads. Unconfirmed and unreliable intelligence from Sargon spies vaguely suggests the presence of a group housing Originium Arts users with unique abilities utilizing specialized training methods to target Sargon's aristocrats and operatives from other nations. Due to the limited knowledge surrounding Manticore's origins she is classified as a special type of ore infection patient at Rhodes Island. Requests for her deployment in special operations or combat necessitate approval from Dr. Kal'tsit. A test was conducted to evaluate Manticore's abilities and Originium Arts. The objective involved locating Manticore while she remained concealed and defending against her in action. The test participants comprised an Operator who had previously collaborated with Manticore on various missions along with two randomly selected Operators. The selection included at least one technician or non-technician Operator with high Originium adaptability. The test took place in a complex simulated terrain yet none of the three Operators managed to locate Manticore. Some Operators successfully defended against her attacks due to their quick reactions and combat experience while others fell victim to her strikes. Feedback from the Operators revealed that visual means were ineffective in capturing Manticore with those possessing higher Originium adaptability experiencing a disconcerting atmosphere evoking an immediate sense of danger. The entire test process has been meticulously recorded and can be accessed by making an official request to the relevant department. Manticore has a distinctive appearance that includes long pastel purple hair styled into twin ponytails framing her face. She possesses long pointed ears and captivating ruby-colored eyes. Adorning her hair are hairclips positioned on either side of her forehead. Remarkably she features two purple bat wings emerging from each side of her head adding to her unique charm. With fair skin Manticore stands out with a prominent purple scorpion tail. Her attire consists of a white crop top paired with an open black jacket which boasts a white fur collar and a pink interior. She sports black hotpants accented with a chain hanging from her hip secured by a white belt. Bandages are visible just above her left knee while she completes her look with white half-calf socks and black boots. Notably Manticore collects and wears various dog tags around her neck adding a personal touch to her ensemble.