Backslash

Backslash is an agent in the Video Games Division of the Department of Mary Sues. He is written by SkarmorySilver.

Appearance
Backslash was originally created as an AU version of Shulk, the protagonist of Xenoblade Chronicles, as an anthropomorphic Pokémon - specifically, an Aegislash. Upon being de-glittered, he was "de-evolved" into a Honedge, corresponding to his "wild-caught" level of 25 (Honedge evolves into Doublade at 35, and then into Aegislash via a Dusk Stone). His clothing is similar to the canon Shulk, except with the color scheme of a shiny Honedge. He wears a brown vest with elaborate olive-colored markings over a light gray, short-sleeved shirt, with matching short pants, olive straps on his legs, and similarly patterned shoes over his large feet. His eyes match the purple eye on his chest, and his hair is blond. In keeping with his Honedge roots, he has a long red scarf ending in a purple swirl design and four finger-like tassels, which he can control like an extra limb; and in keeping with his roots as a Shulk replacement, he has a replica of the Monado which he isn't afraid to use.

Powers
Backslash's known moves correspond to his specials in Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U, and are translated into the Pokémon moves that correspond most closely to each of them. His attacking moves so far are Pursuit (Backslash), Aerial Ace (Air Slash), and Shadow Sneak (Vision).

The Monado Arts that Backslash has so far are the same ones that his canon duplicate uses in Smash, again translated into status moves that Honedge can learn:
 * 翔 (Jump): Magnet Rise (provides immunity to Ground-type moves).
 * 疾 (Speed): Autotomize (boosts speed).
 * 盾 (Shield): Iron Defense (boosts physical defense).
 * 斬 (Buster): Swords Dance (boosts physical attack).
 * 撃 (Smash): Power Trick (swaps physical defense for physical attack).

Personality
Backslash started out in his homefic as being more arrogant and boastful than his canon counterpart, who is generally kind and supportive. As Aegislash!Shulk, he was very headstrong and wasn't afraid to challenge other characters to fights for the smallest of reasons, often as an excuse to show off what he was capable of. This also played into favoritism from the other fighters due to being a shiny Aegislash, which was obviously treated as Speshul by the PPC - and ultimately led to his detainment. He has since mellowed out as an agent, though he still remains somewhat prideful and reluctant to accept help until the worst-case scenario.

In the words of an overused joke, Backslash is always really feeling it. Always. Of the two current residents of RC #88224646BA, Backslash is by far the more passionate and hot-headed, and is almost always the first to start raging when the badfic gets things wrong. Despite his quick temper, however, he is also highly intelligent and knows the ins and outs of almost all of the continua he is familiar with - and is not afraid to delve into those he isn't. Others are surprised at how quickly he can become attached to a new game, and even more surprised at how protective he can become of it once the inevitable badfic comes around.

Agent History
[TBA]

Mission Logs
Home: RC #88224646BA

Partnered with Whitney

 * [ Mission One: "The Green Maul"]
 * In which a psychotic replacement meets a sword, a fitness trainer, and his maker.
 * Original fanfic: "L is Real 2015" (Super Smash Bros)