- “ Three cheers, citizen! Fear not, we fight for you! ”
Description[]
The gaudily-dressed soldier, more commonly known as Chud Steel, is a Greymarch Adret NPC. He is part of the Shock Corps division for The Central Authority, serving as Sentinel Augustus' assistant, which is signified by the Duskguard Axe he wields on his back. He is also the face of the Authority's propaganda. Despite this, he is not just a figurehead and is no slouch in combat.
He wears the Authority Captain Uniform Outfit with a blue Authority Helm, Brilliant Cape, and Brilliant Boots, forming quite the garish outfit. Chud Steel holsters a bell at his hip, signifying his strength to obtain a Resonance.
Location[]
Chud Steel is located on a balcony along-side Sentinel Augustus at the large castle in Fort Merit.
Dialogue[]
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| *An Adretian soldier clad in garish blue armor stands before you, beaming with pride. You can't help but feel like you've seen that helmet before...* HURRAH, soldier! Welcome to the Central Authority Military! Keep on keeping on! *He flashes you with two finger guns. You can't tell, but you swear he's giving you a pristine smile underneath that helmet of his.* |
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| *You salute the flashily-dressed soldier. He salutes back.* HURRAH, my comrade! Interceptor Chud Steel at your service! Proud to serve the Central Authority! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Chud Steel?.. | |||||||||||||||||||
| *A spark of recognition flashes violently in your mind. You've seen this guy before - he's plastered all over the posters in Fort Merit. You stand before Interceptor Chud Steel, a legendary Central Authority Warrior. Though, when last you checked, he was serving in the Central Luminant.* That's right, comrade! My name is indeed Chud Steel! I know, I get a lot of questions about it - it's a long-running family name! What's your name, soldier? | |||||||||||||||||||
| I am [Rank] [Full name]. | |||||||||||||||||||
| *Interceptor Steel radiates pride beyond measure, as he removes his helmet, almost supernaturally. It seems he was hiding a chiseled, flawless face, deep gold-amber eyes and an impeccably kept haircut underneath.* HURRAH, comrade! It is good to make your acquaintance! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Say, I thought you were meant to be serving in the Central Luminant? | You're quite famous, what's your story, soldier? | What's the deal with all those letters, Interceptor? | Interceptor Steel, I'm a big fan of yours - may I get an autograph? | Interceptor Steel, may I hear one of your legendary catchphrases? You know... for the fans! | |||||||||||||||
| *Interceptor Steel flashes you a brilliant smile* That is true, my friend! However, I get moved around a lot! High command sends me where morale is low. They say my presence inspires the troops - and I'm told things feel quite grim in Fort Merit right now, so here I am! For now, I proudly serve as Sentinel Augustus' right-hand man! *He demonstratively holds up his left hand.* | *He puts his chest out with pride.* My family were but humble farmers, [Rank] [Last name], but we could not stand idly by while so much villainy threatened the Central Authority. So, my 15 brothers and I enlisted in the military, to defend Lumen from evil! I rose through the ranks serving in the Western Luminant, and my commanders took note of my good looks, endless bravado, and daring achievements, so they recommended me as a poster boy! I think I make a damn good one, I do! | *He laughs with gusto.* That's mail from all of my adoring admirers! This batch here is all the ones that have come in today! I usually get about 20 letters each day. I write back to each of them! Each of them has a story to tell - looks like I inspire a lot of people to do their best! Hurrah! *The Interceptor winks.* | *He laughs heartily.* I'd love to!... Er!.. Unfortunately, I don't have anything to sign with! Perhaps another time then, [Rank]! | [See "Chud Steel's Legendary Catchphrases"] | |||||||||||||||
| You're quite famous, what's your story, soldier? | What's the deal with all those letters, Interceptor? | Interceptor Steel, I'm a big fan of yours - may I get an autograph? | Interceptor Steel, may I hear one of your legendary catchphrases? You know... for the fans! | What are some of the notable things you've done? I'm curious. | Have you ever gotten... *hate* mail? | End | |||||||||||||
| [See first instance] | Let's see! Once, I singlehandedly vanquished a platoon of enemies in a raid... One time, I swam 40 miles in armour to deliver a message to my besieged commander... I simultaneously carried 15 wounded soldiers on my back to home base after our field surgeon was killed in action... Oh, once I moved an orphanage building out of the way of a fire! Pushing it was a proper workout! *Is all of that actually true?.. Despite your doubts, this man looks physically incapable of lying. There is oblivious sincerity in his voice.* | Hah, plenty! Many of the foul villains of Lumen write to me to let me know how angry they are with me! Plenty of them have said very rude words about me!.. I write back to them, too! I say polite things, though! Gotta be the bigger guy sometimes and show sportsmanship! *He shoots you a double thumbs up.* | |||||||||||||||||
| Really? How are you still only an Interceptor after all of this? | Say, I thought you were meant to be serving in the Central Luminant? | You're quite famous, what's your story, soldier? | Interceptor Steel, I'm a big fan of yours - may I get an autograph? | Interceptor Steel, may I hear one of your legendary catchphrases? You know... for the fans! | |||||||||||||||
| *He flashes one of his sparkling trademark smiles.* High command says the rank suits me! I'm told being an Interceptor is better for my inspirational image as a rank-and-file soldier - and I wouldn't wanna disappoint my comrades! Besides, it motivates me to work harder! One day, I'll surely become an Operator!.. But make no mistake, friend, for each of my great achievements, I've been issued a medal! | [See first instance] | ||||||||||||||||||
| How many medals do you have? | |||||||||||||||||||
| *Interceptor Steel winks.* I have twenty three Orders of the Star, thirteen Honours of the Sovereign, thirty six Orders of the Revered, and sixty eight Steel Hearts! Those ones used to be called the 'Bronze Hearts of Valour', but they renamed them after me! Hahah! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Say, I thought you were meant to be serving in the Central Luminant? | What's the deal with all those letters, Interceptor? | Interceptor Steel, I'm a big fan of yours - may I get an autograph? | Interceptor Steel, may I hear one of your legendary catchphrases? You know... for the fans! | ||||||||||||||||
| [See first instance] | |||||||||||||||||||
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| *Interceptor Chud Steel and yourself exchange salutes. He removes his helmet - there's something magically supernatural about it.*
HURRAH, my comrade! Welcome back! Come to chat with your old friend Chud Steel, huh? Very well! Let's chat! | ||||
| Say, I thought you were meant to be serving in the Central Luminant? | You're quite famous. What's your story, soldier? | What's the deal with all those letters, Interceptor? | Interceptor Steel, I'm a big fan of yours - may I get an autograph? | Interceptor Steel, may I hear one of your legendary catchphrases? You know... for the fans! |
| [See previous instance] | [See "Chud Steel's Legendary Catchphrases"] | |||
Upon asking to hear one of Chud Steel's legendary catchphrases, he will randomly select 1 of the 33 to say.
| Begin |
| *Interceptor Chud Steel and yourself exchange salutes. He removes his helmet - there's something magically supernatural about it.*
HURRAH, my comrade! Welcome back! Come to chat with your old friend Chud Steel, huh? Very well! Let's chat! |
| Interceptor Steel, may I hear one of your legendary catchphrases? You know... for the fans! |
| *He chuckles.* Of course! Ahem... |
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AAIIEEEEEEEE!!!... |
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| *The gaudily-armoured Adretian soldier stands proudly before you. His voice is muffled by his garish blue helmet.* Three cheers, citizen! Fear not, we fight for you! |
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| Begin |
| Fear not, my lovely comrades! I will dispatch of this villain! Huuu-RRAH! |
| End, player is jailed and sent to execution. |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Chud Steel has 33 unique catchphrases.
- A chud is a derogatory term for those, usually male, who hold beliefs that are seen as reactionary or to be sociopolitically regressive, particularly racism and extreme ethnonationalism.
- Dialogue referencing him being placed in the Central Luminant and he himself stating that "Chud Steel" is a "long-running family name" may imply that "Chud Steel" is not an individual, so much as an identity held by multiple individuals in order to boost morale. The fact he has 15 brothers could be a further hint, as there wouldn't be a shortage of people who share a similar appearance