CASEFILE: Asylum for the Hunted

Persons of Interest

• ASYLUM ONE: Entity composed of two individuals. A1a is a posthuman host altered by Subject TANGO WHISKEY DELTA (TWD), supposedly caused by oral implantation of the “Azoth” material. They refer to themselves as “Kelevra Dragunov”, and claim they were born in the Russian Federation. Profiling suggests A1a is disorganized and codified an aggressive nihilistic philosophy early in life, referred to as “Destruction” by the subject. Also of note is that they think, or thought, of themselves as a psychiatrist of sorts, analyzing those around them.
  
  A1b is the material used to alter “Dragunov” by TWD. The material has since grown into a unique being. They are referred to by A1a as “my Fortissimo” (who is referred to as female) and appear to be a separate consciousness. A1a is infatuated with A1b, which appears to be reciprocated. If “Fortissimo” is not a secondary personality projected by the host onto the material (and has since anchored itself independently), A1b may be an example of the INDISEN phenomena. A1b manifests as an “Azoth Suit”, a symbiotic fluid membrane which can morph into any desired shape. A1b can be removed from A1a, though exact mechanics are unknown.
  
  In May of 2014, A1a was killed in a confrontation with the runner “Incognito”, but was “resurrected” in 2018. This individual, A1c, was later revealed to be a shard of consciousness created by A1a during November 2013. A1c has a more stable and codified version of the “Destruction” philosophy. Although A1c considers himself a separate individual to A1a, whether this is the case is undetermined.
  
  Started the blog Asylum for the Hunted in 2013 to post his “Patient Analyses”, psychological “assumptions” of individuals of interest. These posts were quickly abandoned as time went on.

• ASYLUM TWO: A “Pale Woman”, potentially a non-human BUE. A2 resembles a young woman, possessing white hair and skin. Eyes are black or “crystal” blue in coloration and described as emotionless and void. Unknown if related to Subject PAPA MIKE or Subject SIERRA OSCAR. It should be noted that A1b is unable to perceive A2 and that the Archive potentially is unaware of the latter’s existence. Information presented seems to imply a cold strategic MO centered around teleportation and potentially its own imperceptibility towards other BUEs. Linked material also suggests a lulling behavior similar to Subject UNIFORM CHARLIE, with a specific emphasis on “rest”. In these reports, Subject also demonstrates the ability to either disguise or warp reality to fit the lure.
  
  Connected to a “Diana”, a former artist A1a pushed into serial killing. Interested in the runner known as “Incognito”, as well as A1, for unknown reasons. Appears to have some connection to Subject TWD.

• ASYLUM THREE: Posthumans affected by the “Azoth” material, created by an unknown organization. Physically pale skin with Azoth instead of blood. Potentially lacking facial features besides eyes. Dressed in dark clothing, most notably a featureless mask with only two eyeholes. Makes no vocalizations in response to outside stimuli. A1 theorizes that A3 are the adult forms of infants (which were connected to Azoth IV drip) observed in the facility A3 were first encountered in. A3 are potentially a man-made variant of PAPA ENVOY.

• ASYLUM FOUR: BUE native to an instance of the “Labyrinth” phenomena, takes the appearance of fast growing red branches. Movement described by A1c as “seeping”, implying movement similar to TWD. Might be connected to or is an extension ofSubject BRAVO TANGO.

• ASYLUM FIVE: A creation or captive of the unknown organization. A1c saw it in passing as it was imprisoned in a reinforced cell. It is described as a human male, hanging from the ceiling by masses of pus “leaking” from their feet. Feet are red and swollen, mouth is missing lips, teeth are referred to as “rotten”, and eyes are bloodshot.

• ASYLUM SIX: “Spider”-like entities encountered by A1 during an excursion into an unidentified extra-universal location. Potentially related to or are Subject BRAVO SIERRA individuals.

• ASYLUM SEVEN: Unknown, potentially humanoid entities associated with smoke. Encountered by A1 in previously described location. Manifestation accompanied by bat-like wing strokes and mumbling voices. “Attacks” via blowing smoke into the face, causing hallucinations or visions. Potentially related to Subject BRAVO ROMEO or Subject BRAVO MIKE.
  

 

Timeline

• 2013
• April: ASYLUM ONE starts blog, posts six patient analyses. Goes to the United Kingdom in response to a group of P-ENVOY. Implications of autonomy from Subject TWD.
• May: A1 Confirmed in UK. Liquidates P-ENVOY group, encounters ASYLUM TWO and “Diana”. P-ENVOYS revealed to have been hired by the latter to lure out A1. A2 begins following A1.
• June: A1 returns to the United States and “formally” rebels against Subject TWD. Forms “Ace of Rejects” team (consisting of a DM instance host, a rogue LIMA SNAKE, and rogue a MIKE SLEEPER).
• July: Group begins to disrupt P-ENVOY groups across the US, causing the community to collapse. A1 wounded in confrontation with TWD. Subject RA is apparently killed, confirming placement of events within an alternate reality. FBI based group revealed. No confirmation that the group is Commission or Bureau related. Group is covering up the aftermath of Ace of Rejects’ actions. targeting both the servant and runner communities. Diana revealed to work for the FBI. Additional Ace of Reject member revealed - Subject BRAVO ROMEO host.
• August: A1 forms “The Rejects” organization in response to continued coverup. Recruits “fans” from servant and runner communities. A1 encountered Subject Uniform Charlie. A2 appeared during confrontation between UC and A1, the latter theorizes that the former cannot sense them. FBI continues to use P-ENVOY groups in interacting with A1. A1 begins to expand Rejects to the UK.
• September: Subject TWD and A1 have another altercation, resulting in the “injury” of A1b. This is responded to by a mass assault by the Ace of Rejects on PAPA WOODS as well as multiple TANGO BIKER bases of operation. This was “planned” to draw out Subjects TWD and ALPHA ROMEO. Major casualties on all sides reported, more for the involved BUEs than the rejects, however. Assault stops when BUEs manifest near A1. A1 ”injures” TWD via a gun the AR manifestation was using, but was pacified by the latter. He claimed AR was able to do this by turning into a gaseous form resembling smoke. Rejects recover A1.
• October: A1a recovers and claims A1b is no longer “Azoth”. Reject L-SNAKE shows dissatisfaction with direction A1 has taken the organization, resulting in A1 confronting and killing her and the M-SLEEPER. This instantly dissolved the Aces, remaining members either dying off due to unrelated matters or abandoning outright, Leaving the Reject organization without leader structure. They are assumed to have liquidated soon after. A1 switches his focus solely to “Incognito”.
• Approximately November: A1a plans contingency for his death, stores a part of his psyche in a vial. This would eventually become A1c. Vial is given to a “Malik”.
• December: A1 begins plans to track down Diana and the FBI group.
• 2014
• January: Former Ace DM host is killed by A1 after being hired by Diana. A1 also apparently claims to have neutralized the DM instance. Diana and the FBI group were killed a week later. During the confrontation, the former alerts A1 that one “Dimir Volkov”, a P-ENVOY who served as a mentor figure to A1, was the mastermind behind the group. A1 makes plans to kill Volkov.
• March: Volkov provokes Incognito and an “Artyomka” to fight while rescuing a “Minxie”. A1 intervenes.
• May: Final showdown between Incognito and A, A1a “dies”. Final message implies A1b survived postmortem. It is later revealed that A1a voluntarily separated from A1b and asked an associate to hide them.
• 2016:
• December: A “Claude”, who was associated with the killers of Malik’s friend, injects himself with A1c’s vial. He dies soon after.
• 2018
• March/April: “A1” resurfaces, claiming to have reexamined their philosophy into something more centralized. A1c begins looking for A1b after finding the latter is not found at the planned location.
• May: A1c extracts evidence from an individual that an unknown “research” organization has taken A1b. This individual is soon killed by said organization via implanted microchip. A1c also theorizes that the group monitors the blogosphere and begins tracking them.
• June: A1c visits a “Mendella”, a “Justice” and subservient to Subject ECHO YANKEE. They have a connection to Incognito, however, the exact nature of this is undetermined. Interaction reveals that Mendella has access to government databases, that the chip was modified by the organization from its original design, and that they are in the government database somewhere. It is also revealed that the original manufacturer is based in the state of California.
• August: A1c locates the facility the organization is keeping A1bA1b - a building somehow built inside an example of the “Labyrinth” phenomenon - and begins siege. During assault, A1 encounters Ghost (an alleged scientist or researcher) ASYLUM THREE, ASYLUM FOUR, ASYLUM FIVE, and potentially Subject ALPHA FOXTROT. A1b is observed to have been infused with a large amount of Azoth and modified to mimic a humanoid shape. Modifications allow them to manifest as a semi-humanoid shape from A1c and assume direct control of A1’s forum. A1c recovers A1b, takes paperwork from the building, and burns it to the ground. Reports taken identity financial backers of the organization, described as going back “decades and decades”. Among these Volkov is listed, who was supposedly killed by Incognito in 2014.
• October: A1 arrives in Moscow.
• November: A1 assaults Volkov’s base of operations, encounters a “Morningstar” and his hired muscle. Hallucinogenic gas is used by the latter and is seen to affect A1c but not A1b. Morningstar seems to demonstrate unnatural abilities, though the exact accuracy of this report is dubious due to the gas. He is separately described as being “completely merged” with Azoth. Altercation ends in a draw.
• December: A1 locates Volkov, who is in Vladivostok (while demonstrating a lack of geographical knowledge). They arrive at Volkov’s location and encounter Morningstar. During the altercation, A1b demonstrates the ability to speak using A1’s mouth and A1c demonstrates an ability similar to A1b to manifest outside of A1 as a dark purple entity described as “crooked”. The latter reveals that this is his “true” form, and that he was inhabiting a human host. Fight is interrupted by A2 and abducts Morningstar, leaving A1 incapacitated. Volkov is killed by TWD.
• 2019
• January/February: A1 returns to the US and visits Incognito’s grave, where he acquires a knife allegedly made from a bullet fired by Subject AR. Later, a failed assassination attempt on A1 is made by an unknown individual.
• July/August: A1 arrives in the UK to visit a “Minxie”, and gifts her the knife. During this visit, A1c begins to identify as separate from A1a. A1 is stalked by an unknown individual(s).
• September-December: A1 begins partnership with Malik and a “Franky,” and smuggles themselves out of the UK. A1 reveals the identity of their host body.
• 2020
• Approximately February: A1 regains access to PAPA WOODS via his partnership with Franky, who can, among spontaneously summoning and controlling M-SLEEPERs, can access and navigate it.
• May: A1 baselessly theorizes that Subject PAPA DELTA is responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is 100% bullshit.
• June: A1, Malik and Franky continue pursuing the killers. The Archive contacts A1 via a GOLF BLESSED. He warns A1 to cease his “pursuit”. A1 characteristically does not comply. Later, A1 is assaulted by the individual who attacked in 2019, during which it is shown that they are a DM host, and was an associate with Koschey (who they refer to as “Terror”). Assailant claims to be on “commission” after A1, and that he and Koschey worked for a “proprietor”. Of note, the host refers to A1 as “Mr. Oleg,” implying the possibility that Dragunov is not their original last name.
• July: A1 arrives in Baja, CA, and investigates a “Katabasis Station” (relevant to the blog “This is Number Nine”) under the assumption this is a place where he can enter CHARLIE YARD. He claims that he indeed entered an extra-universal area, though the exact nature of the location is undetermined. During their excursion, A1 encounters A2, A6, and A7. After being assaulted by the latter, A1 is confronted by previously seen G-BLESSED, who gives them a book of unknown origin and nature. Later, A1, Malik and Franky engage a “KnitWolf” and “Fell”, during which A1 refers to the former as a “Sage”. A1 refers to Sages as “those who possess certain knowledge”. Also seen is the apparent momentary resurfacing of A1a. It is unknown whether this is an imprint of them within A1c or a true resurrection.
• August-September: A1 encounters the DM host again.
• December: A1, Malik and Franky contact Ghost for help regarding the book A1 acquired. A1 becomes convinced that the way to “read” it is to burn it and inhale the smoke.
• 2021
• January: A1 contacts Commission agent Big Brother, alerting us to their existence. Later they burn the book and experience a vision of the last moments of Incognito, most notably involving the knife recovered from his grave being used to stab and superficially harm TWD. Vision also potentially features Subject BT.

 

Conclusions

• A1, along with other individuals mentioned, are referred to as having a BUE born from the Azoth material. If this makes them posthuman BUEs similar to [redacted] or more common hosts is unknown.
• There was indeed a noticeable drop in the runner and host communities’ presence online between 2014-2018.
• An unknown organization is actively researching and manipulating BUEs and related phenomena for their own purposes.
• This organization is unknown to the Commission. Whether this is the case with our sister branches, the Bureau, or The US government at large, is unknown to this task force.
• The method “discovered” by A1 is most likely too inefficient to use reliably when compared to other methods known to the bureau, if the method works at all.

Suggestions

1. Recommend anti-A1 protocols be created in case of contact with “original” “domestic” or alternate iterations.
2. Tentative suggestion for Brigade designation “BALL AND CHAIN”
3. A2 potential BUE. Further investigation is recommended.
4. Research into the following terms is suggested
• “Oracles”
• “Justices”
• “Sages”. It should be noted that this term is associated with the TWD runner community, though the exact definition is not within commission files.
5. Unknown organization is [redacted].
6. Contacting Mendella, Ghost, and Franky is recommended.
7. Contacting the Archive for relevant information is suggested.