Reaper

Reaper X-G0F

Reaper is a supporting character in Battle Craze, and the first with ties to BioCorps. A projected completed, but shelved, Reaper is a war machine who is trying to find their purpose in this world despite their origins.

They are voiced by Jace Valentine

Profile
Full Name	Reaper Unit X-G0F
Pronouns	They/Them
Birthdate	July 25th; 20 years old
Birthplace	BioCorps Development Facility: Gibraltar Branch
Height	6'0"
Weight	320 lbs
Family/Relatives	Mustapha Ibrahim (Creator),
Job/Occupation	None
Likes	Desert marigolds
Dislikes	BioCorps., smoke
Hobbies	Gardening
Favorite food	None (Sustained by solar energy)
Forte in sports	Diving
Special skill	Can generate energy from sunlight
Favorite music	Noise music, vaporwave
Fighting style	Reaper_Unit_Self_Defense_Program.exe

Extended Story

The Reaper Units are one of the many shelved projects of BioCorps., an organization that focuses on the advancements of biological, robotic and mathematical science for the sake of mankind. The project was spearheaded by the current head of BioCorps., only known as MR. BOSS, and built with the research and effort of Mustapha Ibrahim. The initial idea for the project was to create a series of humanoid robots with adaptable armor in response to a threat against its owner, whether it be just a family or an entire country. Mustapha had realized too late into development that such power can be abused in the wrong hands, and MR. BOSS had never intended for the Reapers to be peace-keeping robots, but instead sell to various armies across the world to ignite a world war that would have BioCorps. rolling in dirty, military capital. With only 5 Reaper Units developed, Mustapha had decided it was for the best to scrap the project despite MR. BOSS' demands, and had sent the units to the bottom of the Bay of Gibraltar. A new project would take its steed and Mustapha would disappear seemingly from the face of the public eye.

That was 20 years ago. Recently, a scuba trip by out-goers on the Bay of Gibraltar had found the remaining Reaper Units, encased in a rusted, steel coffin. With assistance from passerby fishermen, they hauled up the coffin and pried open the door, bewildered at their gain. Only one of these units had activated on accident, and startled the group, fearing it would kill them. All the unit did was question why it was here.

After Reaper's awakening, and breakout of news on their appearance, the unit had fled the United Kingdom as the press would confuse them greatly. Their memory drive was slightly corrupted by the time spent underwater, erasing the data involving Mustapha, and MR. BOSS' purpose as a machine built for war. Without much direction, they had ended up in France, at the doorsteps of the Gardet Estate. The owner, Isabella Marisa Gardet, took notice of the unit meandering at their doorsteps and offered her abode as theirs to figure out themselves. Over time, Reaper took charge of the estate's chores, up until Isabella had begun work on the next Battle Craze Tournament. Reaper had gotten free admission to the tourney thanks to her, but they also went to participate as Isabella hinted that the one who created them might be present, and the company involved.

"BioCorps... Such a name sounds familiar, but isn't registered in depth in my memory drive. I'll see to this."

Movelist

Mobility
Dash, Double Jump, Air Dash
Unique Trait
Energy Meter		Reaper's Craze Gauge is tied to their special moves. The meter has 6 pips, which means you need double the pips to perform Craze Cancel actions. The meter also is charged manually through Reaper's Craze Technique. Each special has a High Power version which uses a pip, and a Low Power version with no pips. High Power moves have better properties than Low Power, so maintaining this meter is crucial.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK	C_Tech_Type-Solar_Deploy	Reaper drops behind an external unit that deploys a solar panel. Having this unit on screen charges up Reaper's Energy Meter, but the opponent can attack it and render it useless. The unit disappears if the screen moves away from it.
Throws
LP+LK	Throw_Type-Blow_Back	Reaper charges energy into the opponent’s gut, then releases. Rare instance of a throw that doesn’t knock down.
b.LP+LK	Throw_Type-Reverse_Blow_Back	Same as above but reversed.
j.LP+LK	Throw_Type-Jet_Circle	Reaper flies up off screen, then dives into the ground with the opponent.
Command Normals
1SP	Command_Type-Upwards_Cut	Reaper's arm morphs into a blade and cuts the air. Faux anti-air and close normal.	Power Launch
2SP (AO)	Command_Type-Air_Burst	A short range gun fire that is aimed slightly downwards. Suspends Reaper slightly.	Groundbounce
Specials
236P/K (AA)	Special_Type-Star_Crossed_Snipe	Uses Energy. Reaper fires a short burst of energy out of an augmented blaster arm. High Energy version turns into a reticle placed on the screen with a delayed shot in its location. You can delay the shot by holding down the button used for setplay/oki purposes. Button determines placement.	Stagger
63214P	Special_Type-Nebula_Storm	Uses Energy. Reaper charges a sphere of swirling energy close to their person for a multi-hit attack. LP version has the sphere closer to Reaper's chest, while SP has the sphere above Reaper as an anti-air. High Energy version has increased damage and a slight vacuum effect.	Extra Damage
P (After Special_Type-Nebula_Storm)	Follow-Up_Type-Big_Bang_Blast	Reaper explodes the sphere in a quick, anti-air burst.	Wallbounce
22P/K (AA)	Special_Type-Satellite_Colony	Uses Energy. Reaper discharges a volley of mines from their arms augmented as a salvo. Low Energy version is an arcing projectile that explodes on the ground, High Energy version has the mines stick to the ground that explode if the opponent walks over them, or if Reaper detonates them by inputting 22P/K again.	Stagger (Low Energy), Power Launch (High Energy)
214K	Special_Type-Meteor_Strike	A rushing knee attack. Reaper’s go-to melee attack. LK goes straight, SK goes upwards.	Wallbounce (LK) Power Launcher (SK)
All-Out Attacks
236236P (AA)	All_Out_Type-Final_Twin_Alignment	Reaper augments their blaster and shoots straight for a powerful, multi-hit beam. Air version is angled downwards.
236236K	All_Out_Type-Emergency_Nova	Reaper’s legs turn into a motorcycle-like apparatus and charges forwards for multiple hits. The last hit has Reaper detach the motorcycle piece off as a projectile, and bounces back to make some distance.
All-Out EX
236236LP+SP	All_Out_EX_Type-Saturn's_Belt	Reaper charges a powerful spinning disc of energy that tracks the opponent for a multi-hit projectile.
All-Out Destruction
2141236LP+SP	All_Out_Destruction_Type-Galactic_Orbit	Reaper launches out a drone that is surrounded by potent energy to circle them for a period of time. The drone acts as a projectile that orbits around Reaper to eat incoming melee attacks or act as a pressure tool or combo extender.

Side-L Changes

Unique Trait
Boost Power		Holding forward or backward during a Craze Cancel causes Reaper to dash very quickly in that direction, including in the air.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK	C_Tech_Type-Booster_Drone	Reaper summons a small drone that follows them around, being able to summon up to 3 at a time. When Reaper uses a special, a drone is consumed to empower the special move.
Specials
22P/K (AA)	Special_Type-Shooting_Star	Uses Energy. Reaper fires a condensed collective of energy out of their blaster, which drops to the ground. With High Energy, the projectile flies across the screen in a wave-like line, which you can redirect with 22P/K.	Spinout
All-Out Attacks
236236P	All_Out_Type-Cosmic_Divider	A giant slicing ground projectile. Out-prioritizes most projectiles.
All-Out EX
236236LP+SP	All_Out_EX_Type-Comsic_Divider_EX	Slightly bigger, destroys any projectile, deals multiple hits for more damage.

Side-S Changes

See: QREAPER-β

Concept

Reaper was one of the few characters to make it through every iteration of Battle Craze in its conception, albeit a lot more alien-like in design. The shift to a more humanoid appearance was influenced by Sektor and Cyrax of Mortal Kombat fame, and also the inspiration for their story finding their own sense of humanity.

Trivia

• Reaper codenumber, "X-G0F", is a reference to the Nintendo racing game, F-Zero GX, albeit reversed. Their birthdate, July 25th, is also reference to this game's release in Japan.

Gallery

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  Reaper's In-Game Stance

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  Reaper's Versus Portrait

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  Reaper's Win Portrait