#program: madam stinger

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Expanding upon this. More so, CPU and Madam Stinger's different reactions to Neo Programs!

The two of them, being the progenitors of Neo Programs, are able to recognize them with just a glance.

Madam Stinger is understandably uncomfortable with the whole thing. She has come across a few in all her dealings, and she tends to call it a day once that happens. She just spends time alone in wherever they've set up base.

CPU, on the other hand..

It's hard for me to describe what he'd be like. Because it isn't exactly like him blacking out, so I guess the closest thing is him dissociating. But the thing is.. he'd become as brutal as Crash can get when his sadistic streak pops up.

He and Madam Stinger both know that they Neo Programs are not good. They are literally programmed, from the day Encode makes them, to listen to her and do things as kidnapping and all that. Neo Programs could be reprogrammed, yes, but it would be a LENGTHY ordeal, and it is still a sentient being.

Regardless, CPU would go into a sort of disassociative state. During this time, he would be.. unaturally strong, dead silent, and focused on one thing; killing the Neo Program. But even when it's dead, he would not stop. He'd punch it, shoot it, anything. Until he literally passes out or is pulled away.

God he needs therapy. So many of these guys need therapy.

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Explaining this!

So, back before he joined the Adminspace, CPU was a Moderator under Encode, and his fellow Moderator was Madam Stinger. It was a.. not good time for him.

He was constantly manipulated, gaslighted, and lied to regarding his self-worth. He was already extremely good at finding and capturing rogue Programs/Viruses, but Encode completely disregarded that. To him, his worth was based on whether or not he could be stable.

So, big reveal incoming;

CPU and Madam Stinger are basically the progenitors for Neo Programs.

Encode used the two as the base for what Neo Programs are. They endured years of medical torture, which resulted in CPU having permanent lightning scars on his back and Madam Stinger being physically unable to walk due to the Code in her legs being shot.

Encode would also force CPU and Madame Stinger to use on a near daily basis, studying the fusion and its code to further her NP research. This forced fusion heavily scarred both CPU and Madam Stinger, to the point where fusion actually scares them.

CPU, of course, recognizes that he isn't in any danger. But there's that old, primal part of him that freaks out and sends him spiraling whenever the topic of fusion is brought up. He goes into a bad disassociative episode, and it can take a bit to bring him out.

(That isn't to say he's not getting better. Who knows, maybe soon he'll fuse with someone he trusts. He sees it as the ultimate sign of trust, of companionship and love.)

Madam Stinger's treatment of CPU wasn't any better. She often forced him into situations that made him extremely uncomfortable, to the point where he would have silent panic attacks whenever she'd bring up going outside the server with him.

She obviously didn't ever deserve the torture she was put through. But that, of course, doesn't excuse what she did to CPU either.

The event that got Encode shut down was another Admin visiting and happening upon one of Encode's tests upon some young codes. Madam Stinger, meanwhile, had roped CPU into some very dangerous, illegal things (mostly by threat of making him take the brunt of the next testing cycle).

As such, Encode was stripped of her Admin status before she ran, the same happening with Madam Stinger. CPU was cleared of any guilt, but the whole situation left him heavily scarred, mentally and physically. He closed himself off to the world, not wanting to trust anyone because blind trust was what got him into that situation.

I'm not sure exactly what would happen after. Maybe he went to go be a Moderator for a while longer, or maybe he joined the Adminspace directly after.

But, even now, CPU still has mental scars. He's never fully healed, and he is still utterly terrified of Encode. The mere thought of her can get him panicked, and he knows that if he ever even saw a glimpse of her, it'd send him into a bad panic attack. But he's slowly getting over his fear of fusion. He hopes to do it with someone he trusts soon.

(Also, random, but weighted things tend to help bring CPU out of panic attacks/dissociative episodes. Weighted blankets, heavy coats/cloaks, tight hugs. Stuff like that.)

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The Viruses/Programs

Viruses

Ozymandias

Virus

Status: Active(

Ozymandias is one of a pair who once occupied an area with a Program named Leto. Both had an agreement where the other would not attack, as both knew that the other could kill it. However, when Ozymandias began to leave and destroy universes to grow stronger, Leto set out to get more power. This resulted in a fight months later, with both of them firing a shot of code that caused everyone to forget their true names.

Enraged, Ozymandias went on a rampage until reigned in by Antivirus, CPU, and Crash. It was trapped in a prison of its own code until escaping in Fleeting Sands, causing chaos, and then being drawn back in once more.

However, he escaped permanently after Raging Riptides and has been on the loose since.

Morris

Virus

Status: Deactivated

Introduced here!

Morris was a twin Virus, paired up with her sister Root. The two were viruses that were made from Ozymandis's scales that got cut off when it was escaping its prison. Morris's end goal was to siphon power from the Admins and anyone of similar power in order to free Ozymandias. However, it didn't go to plan, as Root didn't share her sister's sentiment, and Root killed Morris.

Root

Virus

Status: Active

Introduced here!

Root is a former twin Virus, having once been a twin to Morris. The duo were made from the scales of Ozymandias, but Root didn't know this as her code formed wrong. This left her with memory issues and being blind. However, as time went on, she began to remember and was horrified at the prospect of having to have all these people who cared about her die. So when she had the chance, she struck and killed Morris.

This left Root with being able to see in one eye, but she still had memory problems. She currently resides at the Showgrounds Castle.

Lockdown

Virus Status: Active/Contained

Introduced here!

A prisoner at the Containment Zone and a part of the Illusion Gang. He's the second eldest of the group and is a terrifying Virus, using his ability to force any area of code into a lockdown. Whenever she makes he attempts to escape, Warden often chases him.

Dust

Virus

Status: Active/Contained

Introduced here!

A prisoner at the Containment Zone and a part of the Illusion Gang. He's the second youngest and is a near harmless Virus, only using his abilities to help his friends make an escape after a successful plan. Whenever she makes her attempts to escape, Supervisor often chases him.

Worm (belongs to @duckapus)

Virus

Status: Deactivated

Introduced here!

Once a powerful Virus that reigned with a cruel hand, during his first inital defeat at the hands of Antivirus (a failed fusion of Glitch and a red Doomguy), he went into hiding and planned his revenge. During the events of the Legacy Arc, he re-emerged with two helpers, Mira and Garyboy. However, this still failed in the end, and he died at the hands of ClearAll.

Glitch (belongs to Duckapus)

Virus

Status: Deactivated

Introduced here!

Originally a creation of Worm, her code had the ability to damage any other code she touched. She didn't agree with her creator and hated him, but initially thought there was nothing she could do. However, she then met a red Doomguy recolor, Dave, and Matrix. While the initial fight did not go their way, in the final moments of Glitch's life, she got the friendly contacted she'd wanted for so long. From this, she and the red Doomguy fused, creating Antivirus.

Mira (belongs to Duckapus)

Virus

Status: Active

Introduced here!

Originally created by Worm to distract and distance Antivirus whenever the virus was working on his plans, she was eventually freed from his influence following his defeat at ClearAll's hands. She now resides in the Mushroom Kingdom, dating Amy Rose the hedgehog.

Garyboy (belongs to Duckapus)

Virus

Status: Active

Introduced here!

He was originally created by Worm to help him further his goals and plans. However, now that Worm is dead, he's working for another major virus: Ozymandias. While Ozymandias is still trapped in his prison, Garyboy is capable of coming and going and is spending a considerable amount of time teaching Ozymandias that brute strength alone won't win a battle.

Programs

Leto

Program

Status: Active

Introduced here / here!

Leto is one of a pair who once occupied an area with a Virus named Ozymandias. Both had an agreement where the other would not attack, as both knew that the other could kill it. However, when Ozymandias began to leave and destroy universes to grow stronger, Leto set out to get more power. This resulted in a fight months later, with both of them firing a shot of code that caused everyone to forget their true names.

Following this, it left its home in search of ways to grow its power in case of Ozymandias returning. It then found Avatar Nimbus in her universe, and due to the Avatar's preexisting insecurities, Leto was able to convince Nimbus to use its programs. This resulted in an incredibly toxic 'friendship', and Leto's manipulation only ended when Nimbus's friends came to her aid and the Program was imprisoned in its own home.

Following more antics, Leto now has Bio-Lumi, Baxter Stockman, and Disc/Rahzar working with (moreso for) her.

Hotspot (belongs to @duckapus )

Program

Status: Active

Introduced here!

Hotspot owns a bar named the Internet Cafe, called that because she doesn't have a license and is trying to keep the Moderators from coming down on her ass.

Vector (belongs to Duckapus)

Program

Status: Active

Introduced here!

Vector is a who really doesn't like the Admins. Per the post he came from; "As far as he's concerned, they're a bunch of self-righteous blowhards who act like they're in charge of everything just because they have ridiculous powers and get rid of a few viruses every once in a while. Never mind the fact that their battles, both against so-called threats and each-other, often cause far-reaching devastation, leaving everybody outside their little club to pick up the pieces."

His grievances are understandable. However, he doesn't have the full picture, and unfortunately, the barkeep he's venting to doesn't exactly have his best interests in mind.

Circuit

'Program'

Status: Active

Introduced here!

A second identity for Mr L as he finds himself able to access the code world. With this failsafe of an identity, he's obliviously going to get up to something..

Overseer

Program

Status: Active

Introduced here!

An egmnatic Program that keeps to its own space. Not many know what it does. All they know is that it documents everything. Leaving some a little.. unsettled, because sometimes you can clearly see evidence of how it gets information it wants. Often leaving its targets with trauma, be it physical or mental.

Click/Blotch

Program / NPC

Status: Active

Introduced here / here!

An NPC who is cursed to never be able to stay in a universe for too long, they met Overseer, and the two formed a friendship quickly. Blotch often uses a bracelet given to them by Overseer to come with them into the world of code, simply to learn and try to figure out what their role should be.

Sparks

Program

Status: Active

Introduced here!

The owner of a restaurant/bar that's pretty popular with many Programs. He's a kind hearted Program, but he isn't above getting cruel if someone decides to try and make any of his patrons uncomfortable.

Cipher

Program

Status: Active/Contained

Introduced here!

A prisoner at the Containment Zone and a part of the Illusion Gang. She's the eldest of the group and its founder. She's a tricky Program, using her puzzle-themed abilities to scam and harm others to get what she wants. Whenever she makes her attempts to escape, Warden often chases her.

Chainlink

Program

Status: Active/Contained

Introduced here!

A prisoner at the Containment Zone and a part of the Illusion Gang. She's the youngest of the group and is a tricky Program, using her chain-based abilites to hold down victims and take their code or items. Whenever she makes her attempts to escape, Supervisor often chases her.

Disc

Program

Status: Active

Introduced here!

A brother-in-arms to a long forgotten Healer, and tried to cheat death multiple times, and has been cursed to be in a constant state of pain, and can only speak in Binary that's intentionally garbled. He intends on getting revenge soon enough..

RAM

Status: Active

Introduced here!

The Lead Archivist for the Internet Archive, she really has her work cut out for her. But hey, she can get through it! Even if some Programs are ruder than others.

Madam Stinger

Status: Active Introduced here! A black arms/information dealer that's very prolific in the Dark Web. She has many, many connections, and as such, has dedicated clientele. She's assured, smug, and full of herself. While she chose this way of life because it fits what she wants, it's also to desperately have control she'd been denied for under the supervision of Encode.

Mixer

Status: Active Introduced here! Madam Stinger's right-hand man! He unfortunately got on the wrong side of her, in a story involving a contract, some drinks, and a goddamn goose for some reason. He tries to balance her out, but its hard when she always has her sights set on bigger things.

Encode

Status: Unknown Introduced here! The former Admin to CPU and Madam Stinger in their younger years. She was not a good Program, often abusing the duo to gather information on her magnum opus, Neo Programs. However, she was found out by fellow Admins and stripped of her status before she fled. Her whereabouts are unknown.

Cloak and Dagger (belong to Duckapus)

Statuses: Active Introduced here! The Moderators to Roulette in her Snake-Eyes Casino. They help Roulette with whatever she needs.

Array

Status: Active

Introduced (formally) here!

The Program running the Codespace Train, and the former mentor of CPU. A Program as old as Vitality and Sparks, and a caring one at that. She often lets the lost and lonely spend as much time as they need upon her train. Many stickmen work on the train with her.

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"You can't just kill anyone who doesn't agree to your prices, Stinger!"

"Madam Stinger to you, Mixer!"

"Oh, for crying out loud!"

In a base located far in the recesses of the Dark Web, Madam Stinger and Mixer walk down a hall together. (Well, fly in Madam Stinger's case.)

"I don't see what the big deal is!" Madam Stinger huffs, waving a hand about. "I'm already wanted by all the agencies on tbe Surface, what's a little manslaughter?"

"The dealing crimes will get you imprisoned," Mixer groans, "and the slaughtering will get you killed. So, no more dealing, even while incarcerated."

"Augh, that's no fun!" Madam Stinger pouts, crossing her arms. The honeycomb themed walls buzz with life as they walk past, with smaller bee programs working busily. "Fine, I'll cut the slaughtering.."

"Thank you, Madam Stinger." Mixer sighs before rubbing his head. "How did that CPU ever put up with you...?"

Instantly, the dealer was in his face. "What did you say?"

"NOTHING AHAHAHAHA!" Mixer grins nervously, holding up his hands. "I SAID.. HOW DID YOU NEVER GET CAUGHT? BECAUSE YOU'RE SO AMAZING!"

"Oh!" Madam Stinger grins and claps her hands together. "Well, really, I have Chainlink to thank for that! You see, after CPU and I split after I accidentally got us demoted from Moderators that one time.."

Mixer rubs his face, following after his boss. Love her as he did, sometimes it was scary working as her assistant. He had to contend with her personality and her no tolerance for any bullshit.

Hell, the only reason he even managed to live the encounter where he couldn't pay her was because she saw value in him.

Tugging his coat closer to his shoulders, Mixer spares a glance up at Madam Stinger, who was still rambling on and on without a care on the world.

Mixer chuckles quietly. It wasn't all that bad. Luckily, the pay was good.

("Ah, son of a bitch.." CPU hisses quietly, pressing a hand to one of his ears.

"You okay?" Buffer frowns, lifting her head away from some files.

"I'm fine, my ears are just burning for some reason." He shakes his head.

"You know, that apparently means someone is talking about you!")

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That moment when you're a black-arms, blackmail/info, and other illegal things dealer and you're wanted by basically every single organization in the Internet, and the only reason you haven't been caught is because of some guy who is indebted to you and might also have a crush on you.

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So this isn't really that big a deal but Archive getting added to the Deities list made me notice that a few characters are missing from the Admin and Virus/Program lists,

Admins: Roulette Wario (the version who runs Nintendo World Online)

Programs: Madam Stinger and Mixer Encode Cloak and Dagger (Roulette's Moderators)

(admittedly I've also missed some stuff since I'm pretty sure there are new anomaly characters so I'm gonna have to start a second list for that at some point Because Tag Limit)

I really need to get on top of this..

But thanks for telling me! I'll get to that once I've got some free time.