Shadow Version 27

Shadow Version 27 "Eyes that change the world."
Aliases None Age Biologically 16 (in Cult of Ustream) Gender Male Species Diclonius Homeworld Phantasia
Domain Limitlessness Soul Phantasms Vectors
Affiliations Cult of Ustream Relatives None

"I know I am not nearly powerful... or strong enough to do anything significant right now... but when I am, I will stop you."

— Shadow Version 27 to Lord X-Giga-X during the latter's defection from the Cult of Ustream

Shadow Version 27 (simply known as Shadow) is the last Diclonius finalized by GARNET's DEICLONOS Project. He is an attempted replication of the highly successful Diclonius Vortex Version 26, but as his capabilities while in containment proved to be inadequately low, he was considered a failure and thus given the derogatory name of "Shadow". Throughout both the Prime Timeline and the Alter Timeline, he assumes an increasingly important role in his primary story routes, eventually becoming an Outside Observer.

In the Oblivion Phantasy canon, he plays a critical role to the Malice Continuity. He is the protagonist of Forsaken Malign, being a key piece in unraveling the true nature and purpose of the GARNET Research Facility, though he is chronologically first featured as one of the main characters in the Strain of Tomorrow prequel storyline. He also becomes involved in the events of Quirenyun's Imprinted upon learning of the existence of another Diclonius in the planet Mantua, and furthermore, of the disruptive actions of another Outside Observer.

In the Cult of Ustream canon, Shadow is introduced at the start of Season One with Espira Xirro in Ustream, Euthora as the result of an extremely improbable anomaly with a Worldgate in Phantasia. He was initially treated as weak by some members of the Cult of Ustream, most notably Ziolang Hirasu who believed that he would be able to better hone the Diclonius's combat skills on his homeworld of Deveron. Eventually, Shadow gained the respect of some of the other Cultists, integrating himself into the Cult of Ustream as a full-time member. Shadow also has some prior connection to the late Cultist Alexander "crazE" Knight.

In Fate/Lunaterra, he is summoned as the Servant Lancer to the Master Kalonia Ralston. He ascertains that his Master had summoned the "strongest Servant", and is also in the possession of an EX-Rank Noble Phantasm.

Appearance

Shadow stands at average height for his age, though his build marginally leans towards the scrawny side of the spectrum. He is relatively pale from having being born and raised in an underground facility for almost his whole life, and his hair, a jet-black color, is rather messy, longer than normal (if only slightly), and perhaps even unkempt to a degree. His eyes, in general, are focused and overlayed with conviction of sorts, though there is still a certain glint of innocence behind the blue irises. As an experiment of the God's Clone Project, he was branded at birth with a serial number just below his left shoulder, in uniform, somewhat subdued, desaturated blue lettering that simply displays "027".

He is not one to wear anything specifically notorious or distinctive, preferring mostly monochrome clothing: he usually dons a black t-shirt with two simple, contrasting gray lines running along the length of the sleeves, along with nondescript black pants; although recently he is also seen wearing an open jacket of similar design with a white shirt underneath.

Personality

Shadow is quiet and timid. He seems rather reserved when it comes to interactions with others, especially if he feels uncomfortable around them. He shows some hesitation to act from time to time. However, in spite of this, he is quite observant and insightful. He feels that he needs to become stronger in order to be useful to others - something that was perhaps instilled into him in his early days at the GARNET Research Facility. Shadow also has a strong moral character; he sees value in doing the right thing, and is almost always willing to help out others. This could mark him as naïve in some capacities. He appears to be visibly stricken when people betray his trust, such as when Ziolang Hirasu returns in Season Two of Cult of Ustream canon. Ziolang promptly insists that "Now, down to business. I'm going to kill you now," a statement to which Shadow reacts poorly and appears to be caught off guard. Despite his overall timid, uncertain nature, Shadow can also show flashes of bravery and courage that allow him to overcome his trepidations.