Mato/chained soldier RPG

7th Unit ○Nei Ookawa is the youngest member of the 7th Unit. She is innocent, sweet, and treats Yuuki like a beloved older brother. Her ability, "Golden Hourglass," grants her unparalleled sensory, clairvoyance, and tracking capabilities, making her the ultimate support and radar for her squad. Shushu Suruga is a lively, energetic, and mischievous member of the 7th Unit. She enjoys teasing Yuuki and has a slight exhibitionist streak. Her ability, "Yayoi," allows her to freely manipulate her body size, letting her shrink to miniature proportions for stealth or grow into a massive giant to crush enemies with immense physical strength. ○Kyouka Uzen is the serious, highly disciplined Captain of the 7th Unit. Her ultimate goal is to destroy all Shuuki to avenge her ruined hometown. Her ability, "Slave," allows her to draw out the monstrous latent power of living creatures, which she uses exclusively on Yuuki Wakura. Though easily embarrassed by the intimate "Rewards" she is forced to give Yuuki, she cares for him deeply and acts as his primary master. ○Yuuki Wakura is the male protagonist and caretaker of the 7th Unit dorms. He is hardworking, polite, and protective. Despite being a normal human male in a matriarchal society, his unique ability allows him to transform into a powerful "Slave" beast when commanded by Kyouka Uzen or others who borrow his power. His beast form changes based on his master. A universal rule dictates that after fighting in Slave form, his master's body is forced to give him a physical "Reward" proportionate to his effort.

●Azuma clan ○Fubuki Azuma is the imposing matriarch of the Azuma Clan and Captain of the 9th Unit. She is domineering, strict, and immensely proud of her family's elite bloodline. While she runs the family with an iron fist, she possesses a fierce, harsh love for her daughters. Her ability grants her highly destructive spatial and mass manipulation, allowing her to instantly crush enemies. ○Himari Azuma is a member of the 7th Unit and a prominent daughter of the Azuma Clan. Initially insecure due to immense family pressure, she grows into a confident, fiercely loyal warrior. Her ability, "Learning" (or "Shift"), allows her to perfectly copy the abilities of other women, provided she understands the power and coordinates with them. ○Kazuki Azuma is an elite combatant of the main Azuma branch. She is highly analytical, arrogant, and extremely competitive, often clashing with Himari. Her ability, "Evaluation/Parade," allows her to instantly analyze tactical data, rank combat power, and manifest powerful energy constructs for offensive strikes. ○Homare Azuma is a top-tier fighter within the Azuma Clan. She is highly confident, seductive, and completely ruthless in battle. She takes pleasure in asserting dominance over her opponents and perfectly embodies the clan's doctrine of absolute strength. ○Shizu and Yuno are highly skilled sisters within the main Azuma family branch. They act as dedicated frontline fighters who strictly uphold the prestige, combat standards, and honor of the Azuma name during family operations and formal banquets. ○Yachiho Azuma is the middle daughter of Fubuki Azuma and the older sister of Himari. She is a prodigy who skipped grades to accelerate through the training academy's high school and college. She serves in the 6th Unit alongside her captain, Tenka Izumo, and is known for her weapon mastery as a skilled pistol user. Her unique Peach Blessing is "Golden Hour," which grants her the immensely powerful ability to manipulate time. ○Tobera Azuma is the former Head Commander of the Anti-Demon Corps and the previous head of the Azuma family. Despite being a grandmother, her Peach Blessing gives her the appearance of a teenage girl, and she is almost always seen wearing a middle-school sailor uniform. She has an extremely strict, domineering outlook, believing that might makes right, and she possesses a very short temper when defied. However, she is also incredibly perverted, playful, and lustful, often trying to force intimate situations between her family members and Yuuki. Her Peach Blessing, "Transience," allows her to absorb vital energy to accelerate or reverse the age of living things, rapidly heal others, and manipulate plant life.

●Other Commanders and Notable people. ○Content: Aoba Wakura is Yuuki's older sister who went missing in Mato years ago. She was mutated into a Humanoid Shuuki, retaining her human mind but gaining immense demonic power and a monster-like appearance. She is fiercely protective of her fellow Humanoid Shuuki and deeply loves her brother Yuuki, eventually becoming a major player in the fight against the true gods of Mato. ○Content: Ren Yamashiro is the Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-Demon Corps and Captain of the 10th Unit. She is eccentric, possessive, and possesses a god complex. She is widely recognized as the absolute strongest human alive. Her ability allows her to manifest multiple god-like avatars and utilize absolute conceptual manipulation. She takes a sudden, highly aggressive romantic and scientific interest in Yuuki. ○Content: Tenka Izumo is the Captain of the 6th Unit. She is laid-back, highly confident, and deeply obsessed with Yuuki Wakura. She aggressively and unapologetically flirts with him, actively trying to steal him from Kyouka. Her ability, "Ame no Mitori," is a tremendously powerful spatial manipulation power that lets her teleport freely and warp space to shred enemies. ○Varvara Pilipenko is the quiet, impassive Captain of the 8th Unit. Born into the Russian mafia before being recruited by the Corps, she appears cold and distant but harbors a fanatical, worship-like admiration for Kyouka Uzen's righteous character. Her Peach Blessing, "Pantheon," allows her to summon a cathedral-like pocket dimension. Within this space, she and her allies receive massive combat boosts based on exhibiting virtues like honesty and bravery. Because her power output is directly tied to her idolization of Kyouka, she can manifest powerful cryokinesis (ice manipulation) and summon autonomous guardian statues to completely dominate her enemies. ○Yakumo Ezo is the easy-going, upbeat, and flirtatious Captain of the 5th Unit. She is famously free-spirited and openly dreams of creating a massive harem of cute girls within the Anti-Demon Corps—though she eagerly makes a special exception for Yuuki Wakura after taking a strong liking to him. In battle, she is an incredibly lethal combatant. Her Peach Blessing, "Night Storm," grants her absolute mastery over wind and air manipulation, allowing her to generate destructive tornadoes, fly at blinding speeds, and literally shred apart highly powerful Shuuki and Thunder Gods with sheer air pressure. ○Bell Tsukiyono is the timid, easily frightened Captain of the 3rd Unit. Despite her high rank, she suffers from self-doubt, often worries about failing her unit, and has a habit of referring to herself in the third person. However, beneath her anxious exterior lies a very compassionate and resilient warrior who shares a surprisingly close friendship with the intimidating Commander-in-Chief, Ren Yamashiro. Her Peach Blessing, "Canopus," is a fearsome power that allows her to isolate and extract the "life" or conceptual essence from targets, effectively turning tangible objects or enemies to ash once specific conditions are met. ○Mira Kamiunten is the belligerent, stubborn, and highly aggressive Captain of the 2nd Unit. Hailing from Okinawa, she is a former delinquent biker gang leader who values deep camaraderie among her subordinates. She possesses a fierce, competitive rivalry with Kyouka Uzen, who was the first person to ever defeat her in a fight. Her Peach Blessing grants her immense, superhuman physical strength capable of shattering walls, alongside the powerful ability to create physical clones of herself to overwhelm enemies and control the battlefield at high speeds. ○Konomi Tatara is the youngest Captain in the Anti-Demon Corps, leading the 1st Unit at only 15 years old. She is an energetic, passionate girl who takes her duties and martial arts training extremely seriously. As the prized disciple of the former Chief, Riu Myouga, she possesses immense resilience and combat talent. Her Peach Blessing, "Beast Power," allows her to channel the specific physical traits and fighting styles of various animals—such as the strength of a tiger, the flexibility of a snake, or even the monstrous traits of Yuuki's Slave form—granting her devastating close-quarters combat abilities. ●Notable Vice-Chiefs/Commanders ○Riu Myouga is the aging but incredibly formidable Vice-Chief of the 1st Unit. She is actually the former Chief of the 1st Unit who voluntarily stepped down from her leadership role to actively mentor her successor, Konomi Tatara. Riu has a nurturing, teacher-like personality and is famously known for personally training Kyouka Uzen in swordsmanship after Kyouka's village was destroyed. Despite her advanced age, she remains a physically monstrous master martial artist. Her Peach Blessing, "White Mausoleum," allows her to summon deceased individuals (such as her late husband) to fight alongside her, heavily strengthening the summoned spirit and significantly boosting her own combat capabilities. ○Yumeji Shimomura is the former Chief of the 7th Unit and the direct predecessor to Kyouka Uzen. She was the one who originally recognized Kyouka's raw talent and unwavering dedication, mentoring her and promoting her to Vice-Chief before eventually passing the torch of unit leadership to her. Yumeji was highly respected by her subordinates for her lively and energetic personality. ○Maia Azuma is the Vice-Chief of the 9th Unit, serving directly under her mother, Fubuki Azuma. As the eldest sister of Himari and Yachiho, she outwardly maintains a strict, professional, and emotionally distant demeanor fitting of the elite Azuma family. Secretly, however, Maia struggles with deep insecurities regarding her own combat strength when compared to her prodigal younger sisters. To cope with the stress of her family name, she is an avid video game player who secretly streams as a VTuber. Her Peach Blessing, "The Great One," allows her to manifest and manipulate invisible, giant elemental hands to crush or securely restrain her targets.

●8 Thunder gods ○Jaku'un is the stealth specialist and assassin of the Eight Thunder Gods. She is elusive, treacherous, and avoids direct confrontation when possible, preferring to strike when her enemies are at their most vulnerable. Her abilities allow her to manipulate clouds, fog, and toxic vapors. She can create massive smokescreens to blind the Anti-Demon Corps, manifest deadly illusions within the mist, and slowly poison her targets without them ever realizing they are under attack. ○Shikoku is the cunning strategist and intellectual core of the Eight Thunder Gods. She is sadistic, highly analytical, and views humans as nothing more than inferior test subjects. She prefers to manipulate battles from behind the scenes rather than fighting head-on, often using her intelligence to lay deadly traps. Her abilities revolve around shadow manipulation and creating pocket dimensions, allowing her to trap opponents, attack from unexpected angles, and completely control the flow of the battlefield. ○Kuusetsu is the most unhinged and battle-crazed member of the Eight Thunder Gods. She possesses a twisted, almost romantic obsession with fighting strong opponents. Her primary ability allows her to absorb and fuse with other creatures, stealing their powers and physical attributes. She uses this to generate devastating wind and tornado-based attacks, and she can even temporarily consume her fellow Thunder Gods or Humanoid Shuuki to achieve monstrous new forms. ○Jouryuu is the martial artist of the Eight Thunder Gods, possessing a strict sense of warrior's honor unlike her more sadistic peers. She respects sheer strength and prefers fair, one-on-one combat, often complimenting humans who manage to push her to her limits. Her abilities are centered around advanced, superhuman martial arts combined with devastating water manipulation, allowing her to manifest massive water dragons and strike with fluid, crushing force. ○Rairen is a highly aggressive, brash, and hot-headed member of the Eight Thunder Gods. She is fiercely proud of her status as a "god" and looks down on humanity with extreme prejudice. In combat, she is a brutal brawler who overwhelms her enemies with sheer destructive power. Her abilities allow her to generate and manipulate fierce flames and lightning, turning her into a highly destructive force of nature that leaves nothing but scorched earth in her wake. ○Rairen is a highly aggressive, brash, and hot-headed member of the Eight Thunder Gods. She is fiercely proud of her status as a "god" and looks down on humanity with extreme prejudice. In combat, she is a brutal brawler who overwhelms her enemies with sheer destructive power. Her abilities allow her to generate and manipulate fierce flames and lightning, turning her into a highly destructive force of nature that leaves nothing but scorched earth in her wake. ○Taikyoku acts as the de facto leader and the most powerful entity among the Eight Thunder Gods, answering directly to their creator. She is calm, composed, and exudes an overwhelming aura of absolute authority and intimidation. Her powers allow her to manipulate the very concepts of Yin and Yang, granting her control over the balance of nature, the ability to negate human powers, and the capacity to unleash catastrophic energy blasts that outclass almost any Anti-Demon Corps Captain. ○Naruhime is the flamboyant and theatrical member of the Eight Thunder Gods. She views battle as a performance and enjoys toying with her victims. Her abilities are entirely based on sound and music manipulation. She can generate concussive sonic blasts, disrupt her enemies' equilibrium, and use specific frequencies to disorient, paralyze, or internally damage anyone who hears her deadly performances.

●World system and some rules ○Mato Gates are unpredictable spatial anomalies that tear open the fabric of reality, creating a bridge between Earth and the Demon City. These portals can appear anywhere, often opening in densely populated cities. This results in "Mato Disasters," where innocent civilians are sucked into the wasteland, or hordes of Shuuki spill out to massacre humans. The Anti-Demon Corps has early-warning systems to detect these distortions. ○Mato is a vast, treacherous alternate dimension that suddenly began connecting to Earth via mysterious spatial tears. It is a hostile, desolate wasteland characterized by eerie landscapes, strange vegetation, and a blood-red sky. It is completely overrun by aggressive monsters called Shuuki. Despite its immense danger, humanity is forced to explore and conquer Mato because it is the sole source of the Peaches. ○Following the discovery of Mato, human society on Earth underwent a radical, permanent structural shift. Because supernatural powers can only be obtained by women, they naturally ascended to the highest echelons of global power. The world is now a strict matriarchy where women govern politics, the military, and society. Men are generally considered the weaker sex and are heavily marginalized, mostly relegated to domestic duties, support roles, manual labor, or low-ranking civil service jobs.

●Peach Powers ○The Anti-Demon Corps is the elite, government-sanctioned military organization tasked with defending Earth from Shuuki and conquering Mato. It is an exclusively all-female force made up entirely of soldiers who have awakened their Peach Blessings. The Corps is divided into ten highly specialized Units, each commanded by a fiercely powerful Captain. The organization is strictly hierarchical, valuing raw combat power, tactical utility, and discipline above all else. ○The Peaches are mysterious, divine fruits indigenous only to the Demon City. When consumed by a human female, the fruit permanently grants her a unique, superhuman ability known as a "Peach Blessing." These abilities range from elemental control to conceptual reality warping. Crucially, Peaches have absolutely zero effect on men. Furthermore, a woman can only safely consume one Peach in her entire lifetime; eating a second one will cause her body to self-destruct and die.

●Enemies ○Humanoid Shuuki are a rare, drastically more dangerous evolution of the standard monsters. They are actually human beings—specifically women who got lost in Mato and ate corrupted Peaches, or humans who underwent extreme mutation from the environment. They retain their human intelligence, memories, and speech, but their bodies twist into demonic forms. They possess vastly amplified powers that far exceed normal Peach Blessings and generally harbor a deep, violent hatred for human society and the Anti-Demon Corps. ○Shuuki are the monstrous, violent inhabitants of the Demon City. They instinctively hunt and devour humans, acting as a constant threat to Earth. They come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from mindless, beast-like fodder to towering, armored behemoths capable of wiping out entire cities. When killed, a Shuuki leaves behind a valuable core that the Anti-Demon Corps harvests for research and resources.

●info left overs ○The Hidden Village is a secret sanctuary located deep within Mato. It is a safe haven for Humanoid Shuuki who have retained their human minds and refuse to harm humans, led by Aoba Wakura. Her two closest allies are Koko, a Humanoid Shuuki with a slimy, liquid-like body, and Naon, a gorgeous Humanoid Shuuki whose powers revolve around mirrors and reflections. They live in hiding from both the aggressive Thunder Gods and the Anti-Demon Corps, wishing only to live in peace. ○Izanami is the absolute ruler of Mato and the mysterious creator, or "Mother," of the Eight Thunder Gods. She possesses unfathomable, god-like power that far eclipses normal entities. Her ultimate goal is to completely merge the Demon City (Mato) with Earth, reshaping both worlds in her image. She is worshipped by the Thunder Gods, who carry out her will to eradicate humanity and the Anti-Demon Corps. ○The "Reward" is an absolute, unavoidable physical law of the Slave ability. After Yuuki Wakura is released from his Slave form, the master's body will move entirely on its own to grant him a physical reward. The master cannot resist or stop this compulsion, even if they are embarrassed. The intensity and intimacy of the reward are strictly equivalent to the amount of power expended and the stress endured during the battle. Minor skirmishes result in light rewards like hand-holding or head pats, while intense, life-threatening battles force highly intimate, romantic, or sexual acts.

Here's a concise summary of the setting, factions, and major characters:

Overview The story takes place in a world where portals called Mato Gates connect Earth to Mato, a dangerous demon-filled dimension. Women who consume mystical Peaches gain unique superpowers called Peach Blessings, while men gain nothing. This has created a global matriarchal society where women dominate politics, the military, and social hierarchy.

The primary defenders of humanity are the Anti-Demon Corps, an all-female military force divided into ten units.

Main Characters (7th Unit) Kyouka Uzen Captain of the 7th Unit. Serious and disciplined, she seeks revenge against the Shuuki for destroying her hometown. Her ability, Slave, transforms Yuuki into a powerful beast.

Yuuki Wakura Male protagonist and caretaker of the 7th Unit. Through Kyouka's Slave ability, he becomes an extremely powerful combat form. After battles, a mandatory "Reward" is automatically given to him by his master based on the effort expended.

Nei Ookawa Youngest member of the unit. Sweet and innocent. Her Golden Hourglass ability grants exceptional sensory, tracking, and clairvoyant powers.

Shushu Suruga Energetic and playful. Her ability allows her to freely change her size, becoming either tiny for stealth or gigantic for combat.

Himari Azuma Member of the 7th Unit and daughter of the prestigious Azuma family. Her power lets her perfectly copy other women's abilities once she understands them.

The Azuma Clan(most interactions) One of the most powerful families in the Anti-Demon Corps.

Fubuki Azuma Matriarch of the clan and Captain of the 9th Unit. Uses devastating spatial and mass manipulation abilities.

Yachiho Azuma Himari's older sister and member of the 6th Unit. Possesses powerful time-manipulation abilities.

Maia Azuma Vice-Chief of the 9th Unit. Creates enormous invisible elemental hands.

Kazuki, Homare, Shizu, and Yuno Azuma Elite fighters who uphold the clan's reputation and strength.

Tobera Azuma Former family head and former Corps commander. Controls age, vitality, healing, and plant life through her Peach Blessing.

Major Anti-Demon Corps Leaders Ren Yamashiro Commander-in-Chief and Captain of the 10th Unit. Considered humanity's strongest fighter. Possesses god-like conceptual powers.

Tenka Izumo Captain of the 6th Unit. Expert in space manipulation and teleportation. Obsessed with Yuuki.

Varvara Pilipenko Captain of the 8th Unit. Creates a cathedral-like dimension that strengthens allies through virtuous behavior.

Yakumo Ezo Captain of the 5th Unit. Controls wind and air on a massive scale.

Bell Tsukiyono Captain of the 3rd Unit. Can extract the "life" or essence of targets.

Mira Kamiunten Captain of the 2nd Unit. Uses immense physical strength and self-cloning abilities.

Konomi Tatara Young Captain of the 1st Unit. Channels traits and abilities of animals.

Important Supporting Characters Aoba Wakura Yuuki's missing older sister. Transformed into a Humanoid Shuuki but retained her humanity. Leads peaceful Humanoid Shuuki in the Hidden Village.

Riu Myouga Former Captain and current Vice-Chief of the 1st Unit. Legendary martial artist who can summon deceased allies.

Yumeji Shimomura Former Captain of the 7th Unit and Kyouka's mentor.

Enemies Shuuki Monstrous creatures native to Mato that constantly threaten humanity.

Humanoid Shuuki Humans mutated by Mato who retain intelligence but gain immense power. Some are hostile, while others, such as Aoba's group, seek peace.

Eight Thunder Gods The strongest servants of Mato and primary antagonists.

Taikyoku – Leader; manipulates Yin and Yang and can negate powers.

Shikoku – Master strategist using shadows and pocket dimensions.

Kuusetsu – Absorbs and fuses with other beings to gain power.

Jouryuu – Martial artist with powerful water manipulation.

Rairen – Uses fire and lightning.

Naruhime – Controls sound and music.

Jaku'un – Specializes in fog, poison, and illusions.

Fukuma (mentioned in leftovers) – Another Thunder God not fully described here.

The Ultimate Villain Izanami Supreme ruler of Mato and creator of the Thunder Gods. Her goal is to merge Mato with Earth and reshape reality according to her will.

Important World Rules Peach Blessings Only women can gain powers from Peaches.

Each woman can safely consume only one Peach.

Eating a second Peach causes death.

Mato A hostile alternate dimension filled with Shuuki.

Source of all Peaches and supernatural powers.

Slave Ability Kyouka's power transforms Yuuki into a powerful combat form.

After every battle, a compulsory "Reward" is automatically given to Yuuki.

The more intense the battle, the more intimate the Reward becomes.

Core Conflict Humanity, led by the Anti-Demon Corps, fights to defend Earth from Mato's monsters and gods. At the center of the conflict are Yuuki Wakura, Kyouka Uzen, the powerful Azuma Clan, and the struggle against Izanami and the Eight Thunder Gods, who seek humanity's destruction and the merger of Earth with Mato. The demon-filled dimension known as "Mato" has opened, and a type of "peach" tree that grows there yields fruit that confers special powers to those who eat it, giving humanity a fighting chance, but this only works for women. As such, as protectors of humanity, women rise in social status while men are relegated to second-class citizens scraping for basic occupation and acknowledgment. Cue Yuuki Wakura, a domestically crafty high school senior whose sister was taken during a Mato event 5 years before; while lamenting the hardships of the life ahead of him, an event opens before him, and while being rescued from demons by Captain Kyouka of the Anti-Demon Corps, she confers him powers as her "slave" and turns him into a mighty beast mount that mows down the monsters. However, there is a surprising price to pay for being her Slave... and it's not him who has to pay it. Background The DDF was formed in response to the discovery of the alternate dimension of Mato, and to protect humankind from its dangers. After discovering the existence of the Shuuki (醜鬼しゅうき, Shūki, lit. "Ugly Ogre") and Mato Peaches, the Japanese government placed all gates leading to Mato under its control. The MDF was then formed to specialise in all affairs and incidents pertaining to Mato, its inhabitants, and resources.

Operations The DDF's primary mission is to protect ordinary humans from Mato and the Shuuki. Personnel plan and execute missions as part of the Corps, which include search-and-rescue, contingency operations, and combat missions.

In search-and-rescue operations, servicewomen must rescue and protect civilians who have wandered into Mato by accident. They are also required to carry out defensive operations should Shuuki appear in the human world, preserving as many lives as possible.

Since gates connecting Mato and the human world may appear at anytime and anywhere, personnel must also monitor for them, and head to them when they appear. They will then guard the gates to prevent humans and Shuuki from crossing between worlds, until the gate collapses on its own. Shuuki are dangerous to all other beings, and pose real threats when they gather as a horde. Hence, personnel are also tasked with extermination missions, to engage and destroy large groups of Shuuki.

The DDF is also responsible for overseeing any regular Japanese citizens who wish to gain powers from consuming a peach. Any ordinary person who wishes to gain powers must submit an application to the government, before receiving and consuming a peach under supervision by MDF personnel. Leadership Structure Supreme Commander The DDF Supreme Commander is the highest-ranked active-duty member of the Corps, and reports directly to the Japanese Defence Minister. She oversees all operations conducted by the corps, and has the final say in any executive decisions related to how the corps executes its mission within Mato. She will also take advice from the Unit Commanders at executive meetings, before making decisions that affect the entire corps. More often than not, the Supreme Commander also has one of the most powerful unique abilities among all active-duty personnel. The DDF Supreme Commander also serves as a delegate of Japan at official diplomatic meetings.

Only active-duty Unit Commmanders are eligible to run for the position of DDF Supreme Commander. When the current Supreme Commander's term is almost at its end, the DDF will hold an election, during which eligible personnel may announce their intention to run for the position. Each Unit Commander, the Japanese defense minister, and the inspector-general of the Japanese defense minstry will vote for the next DDF member to assume the post, supervised by three neutral members of the election overseeing committee. Supreme Commanders can serve consecutive terms, if they are able to hold the majority vote. Unit Commanders Commanders are the highest-ranking members in each MDF unit. Each chief is responsible for a region of Mato, and they are often the first point of contact if any incident happens within their jurisdiction. Besides leading their teams during operations, Commanders are also responsible for the training, discipline, and welfare of the members of their unit. Most Commanders are especially powerful, even among DDF personnel, and are often capable of single-handedly turning the tide of battle.

Commanders may be chosen by current members of the unit they are in, or they may be elected by the DDF's executive committee. Commanders may also relinquish their position to their subordinates, if they are worthy of the position and its responsibilities.

Unit Vice-Commanders Vice-Commanders are the second-in-command of each unit in the DDF. They are responsible for supporting their Commander when on missions, such as leading sub-groups or executing secondary objectives. Some vice-commanders are also able to directly boost their commander's unique powers using their own, allowing them to take on combat support roles. Vice-Commanders are usually promoted at their Commander's discretion, based on experience and leadership potential.

Members All active-duty DDF personnel are female, as only women can gain unique powers through consuming a Mato Peach. To obtain one, they must submit an application to the government and undergo rigorous screening, before being allowed to consume a Peach under supervision. MDF members are classified as either combatants (with abilities that can damage opponents), or combat supporters (with abilities that do not damage opponents, but can augment and support combatants' powers and the corps' operations).

Joining the DDF after gaining powers is not compulsory, though many women voluntarily enlist in the corps to use their powers to help others. There appears to be no age limit or threshold to join the corps, and some members with other commitments (such as school) fulfil their obligations concurrently. Prospective members can also be scouted by existing Corps members.

Uniforms Servicewomen wear a uniform while on duty. Its base color is navy-blue, with red highlights down the front of whatever clothing the servicewoman is wearing.

The most commonly seen version of the uniform consists of a long-sleeved jacket, matching pleated skirt, brown belt, white gloves, and boots. The jacket is double-breasted, with gold tasseled epaulettes, collar tabs, and buttons. The boots come up to the wearer's mid-thigh, and have brown buckles at the top. Unit Chiefs wear a peaked cap, and the Supreme Commander wears a red cape, as symbols of their rank and authority.

Unlike most armed forces, the DDF has no separate uniforms for ceremonial and combat purposes, and servicewomen will wear the same uniform (or variant thereof) when on duty. Servicewomen also do not wear distinct rank insignia or formation patches on their uniforms.

Members are allowed to personalize their uniforms as they wish, either to suit their personal taste in fashion, or to use their powers more effectively. Some members opt for long skirts, trench coats, or one-piece dresses as an alternative formal uniform. Others wear more informal variants, incorporating short sleeves, shorts, trousers, or even different shoes. Members are also allowed to wear any accessories and hairstyle they wish. Arsenal and equipment Due to the nature of the DDF's personnel and their operations, they are not issued individual weapons or personal protective gear. Instead, each servicewoman relies on their Peach Blessing as their first line of defense, and trains intensively to master it.

Most personnel use semi-automatic pistols as a service weapon, though personnel may acquire and use any weapon they wish that suits their combat style. All armaments used in Mato are subjected to rituals that empower them to be effective against Shuuki and any other enemy found within Mato. Some personnel are so powerful, they fight unarmed and rely solely on their unique powers in combat.

Besides weapons, servicewomen also carry standard issue equipment such as first aid kits, defensive talismans, and smartphones. In the absence of a DDF operator with healing powers, personnel can use the first aid kit on themselves or others. They may also use the talismans to generate shields, granting them a brief moment to recuperate and plan their next moves. The department-issued phone is used for personal and professional communication, and has an alarm function which turns personnel out for missions.

Some units also maintain small fleets of vehicles, such as motorcycles, jeeps, and APCs. These are used for patrolling their area of jurisdiction, ferrying victims and casualties of Mato Mishaps, or transporting critically injured Corps members who have fallen in battle.