A/N: Welcome to the newest of my fanfiction tales. This one about one of my first Sonic Characters, a G.U.N. Agent named Reven Drevar. He is a bat that is the leader of a specialty unit, who makes his living solving problems that are supposedly impossible. His life is one of an interesting dial to follow, as is his involvement with a very familiar treasure hunter and fellow G.U.N. Agent, Rouge the Bat.
Here the connections between them unfolds, as does the unique existence of someone trying to make heads or tails of his life, and what his past either does make him or doesn't.
A minor note: I do not own Rouge the Bat, Sonic the Hedgehog or any of its creations (including G.U.N. or any fictional characters tied to it). However I did create Reven Drevar, G.U.N.'s Underbelly group: G-Black, and those creative prospects listened below in the terms section. If you wanna use'em, let me know!
Terms to know:
Chapter G-Black or G-Black: A section of G.U.N. considered part of the underbelly of the organization. They perform experimentation and are responsible for the development of enhanced technology.
Pales: refers to the earliest of the 'success' experimentation with genetics. Where as anything prior did not survive long, the Pales are known to be superior genetic soldiers, holding all of the physical increases sought after by G-Black. While these soldiers were not horribly intelligent, they can perform all basic tasks and possess a general form of intelligence.
NIS(Near Intelligent Succession): refers to the second degree of genetic manipulation which produced a smarter and more effective soldier than the Pale. Superior to their predecessors in mental capacity, they are capable of more complex tasks and positions.
GEO (Genetically Engineered/Enhanced Organism): is referring to a test tube born subject who has been genetically manipulated to be superior to naturally born people. While natural in one sense, they have been enhanced through the genetic code tampering: including activation of specific introns to give their physiology an edge over those normal. These refer to GEO Type 1. The second are already existing soldiers who volunteer to be genetically and drug enhanced in order to produce a similar effect to those born, this refers to GEO Type 2.
TOR(Terrestrial Operative Response) Unit : refers to the specialized unit of G.U.N. Elites under the command of Reven Drevar. A small, combat unit with 6 members who respond to a call anywhere on Mobius. Used for covert or support operations against world threats, like Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Eggman, Ixis Naugus, and other Class S Threats.
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Let the story begin.
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Prologue: Born Elites, History of Chapter G-Black & Reven Drevar
Experimentation. The way that the Overlanders attempt to build what they did not have. Looking for the perfect soldier, if they could not be trained: they would be created. The one who could respond to orders, maintain commitment to a focus, and respond with ability beyond the talents of the average man. This was what the Chapter G-Black was given as a product outcome. Create a genetic being that would do as they are told, but have the freedom of mind to innovate and be creative in the field.
The result of this experimentation came at great cost to the genetic subjects. Tampering with stocks during the generation process gave birth the first subjects, the Pales. The first soldiers who survived being put together from raw gene stocks. They responded well to orders, were the perfect soldier in the physical sense. But limited mental capacities dubbed them only a mild success.
The Pales were bred and with genetic manipulation used on the basic level to enhance the outcomes, the second generation was born. These soldiers became known as the NIS Project, and were coveted as the next viable evolution of their first generation grunts. This group was capable of all that the Pales were, and could instinctively think and problem solve. But limitations were made clear very quickly.
After the failure of the NIS class, a more bold approach was taken from the humanoid NIS; as the experimentations grew wilder and animal DNA was thrown into the mix. The outcome had been a vast array, in a small number of effective births. This complete success was later dubbed the GEO Project. Deemed genetic marvels by the scientists involved, each of those were separated into subgroups of specialty. The GEO Forces were put into range: Short, Medium, and Long Range according to their testing outcome.
From tests to training, the life of the GEO was subject to that of a device or tool. Created by the G-Black Project, they were not a people and only property. Treated at least decently in their compound, it was not the worst life one could have. Sheltered and well fed, even those who failed the tests for Field Duty were given units to lead. Commanding both the Pales and NIS, it gave those GEO Units pride.
With G.U.N. kept in the dark about much the depth of the failure involved, G-Black's Project reports only gave news of the successes and filtered data of failures. It was the effect of G-Black's Leadership, a small council who made moves from behind the scenes. Outcome was all that mattered and a batch of freshly trained Elites were prepped for duty. As G-Black succeeded in keeping how these operatives came to be, they were all allowed to choose names and forge bonds freely.
The lives of the GEOs were of the highest important, as Elites they were given the finest of equipment and treated to whatever amenities they required. It was in this light, that the first generation GEOs had earned notoriety. One who stood out was Shimar Drevar, a Flying fox GEO who specialized in infiltration. He had taken a wife, a fellow GEO who was a Vampire bat. With the pair shrouded in mystery, the pair took a home offsite and lived on the outskirts of Empire City.
It was the Drevar name that their children bore, a name of great legacy as the years proceeded. Chapter G-Black were upset that the Drevar family were off limits from requested probes on them. The two GEOs had effectively escaped the watchful eyes of the council. Seclusion and a chance to live freely, long as the Drevar pair brought successful missions to the table. Of three children, only one would choose to follow in the footsteps of his still active parents, and that was their second born child Reven.
A young, upstart of a soldier who jumped through the ranks quickly. Passing his training missions, virtual missions, and shadowing missions with ease. He learned that missions can fail, the hard way, by leading his unit into a deadly situation that was only salvaged due to the backup unit who was on call. The defeat was bad enough to shake Reven's confidence for a time.
It has only been in the past 5 years that his confidence has been rebuilt, and his place as Unit Commander is held with pride. With his services exclusively used for TOR Unit, he holds the lead. With the unit having built a nearly impeccable record; with only three failures the unit suffered. Choosing to save his men over the mission itself: he has earned personal recognition within the top brass. He holds the lives of his unit above the mission's success. A thing that has earned the loyalty and friendship of the fellow GEOs and Mobians within the group.
This covers the brief history of Reven Drevar and the origins of his people. Through genetic manipulation the GEO came to be. As a second generation GEO, his unique existence is defined by his actions, with only one question on his mind. Does his self worth come from his inherited genes or the fact that he's made something of himself? Life is life, action is action; one's origins do not determine self-worth. To Reven Drevar, life will allow him to show his worth, and so his adventure begins.
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I imagine many of my readers think I'm crazy for starting a new fanfiction! But heck, I'm starting to keep up with everything again, so tossing this one into development only makes it more interesting! I've been wanting to write more about my bat in the sonicverse, and this is my chance to show my first of them.
Well here's hoping this catches some interest! Enjoy this opening, and if you feel like it, share what you think!
Till the next time, adieu
-Quentix