Denkyo Ryusei
Ryusei Denkyo
Denkyo Ryusei was born in the Ikazuchi circuit on the planet Denrai. From an early age, he showed great promise as a racer, and so he spent most of his young life honing his skills on the track. Once he was old enough to go pro, Ryusei quickly made a name for himself as one of the most accomplished, and popular, racers in the circuit. His biggest claim to fame, however, came when he became the youngest Kamina to win the Ikazuchi 500. With such an impressive win record, he was quite literally on the fast track to a bright future.
Unfortunately for everyone on Denrai, the political climate once again decided to take a turn for the worse. For the first time in the planet's history, the Supido 500 race to decide its next ruler ended in a perfect tie three times in a row. In an unprecedented move, it was decided that the two finalists, Akeno Myosei and Kitai Fukaze, would share equal power as co-leaders. This lasted all of two months before Fukaze's rabble-rousing led to his supporters to try and depose Myosei. Tensions boiled over, violence escalated, and Denrai was once again plunged into civil war. And Ryusei, just now entering adulthood and drawn to Myosei's progressive reformist ideals, went from celebrity racer to urban guerilla fighter overnight.
Over the next three years, Ryusei found himself struggling against ambushes, snipers, booby traps, and the confusing layouts of the circuits as he attacked and defended territory in the name of his ideals. If asked, he'll argue it was pure luck that got him through it all unscathed. Unfortunately, his luck ran out during the Battle of Ochiboshi Circuit when he reacted just a second too slow and got caught in a bomb blast that took out both of his lower legs. The battle and subsequently the war were a victory for pro-Akeno forces, but the war took its toll on Ryusei physically and mentally.
In the aftermath, Ryusei was fitted with new experimental prosthetics that made him faster than ever. Too fast, the National Racing Committee argued, and he was disqualified from participating in future races due to having an unfair advantage. Forced from the sport he loved his whole life, Ryusei found little comfort among his old war colleagues, who were busy trying to pick up the pieces of their own lives. So he did something almost unthinkable for a Kamina at the time: he moved off of Denrai. Now, after spending some time as a drifter, he's settled on Mars and has taken up work as a Starduster for the Orion's Arm Freelance Agency. And while it's not quite the same as before, at least he's running on his own terms now.
Physical Description
Body Features
Lean physique, rectangular body shape, lower legs replaced with prosthetics
Facial Features
Oval face, sharp features, long and pointy ears, no visible nose, black lips, black rings around eyes
Identifying Characteristics
Black markings tattooed above and near the corners of eyes
Special abilities
Thanks to his prosthetics, Rysei can run at speeds exceeding 500 mph and can run up vertical surfaces and over water.
Apparel & Accessories
Almost always sports a black, cone-shaped impact helmet with a retractable visor
Specialized Equipment
Possesses standard issue Kamina Armed Forces battle fatigues and impact armor and a modified standard issue service pistol
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Cisman (he/they)
Sexuality
Bi/Pansexual, polyamorous
Employment
Denkyo works as a Starduster under the employ of the Orion's Arm Freelance Agency.
Mental Trauma
Suffers from PTSD following the Supido War
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Racing, visiting new places, video games, tea
Dislikes: Slow people, waiting, being bored, being reminded of the war
Dislikes: Slow people, waiting, being bored, being reminded of the war
Virtues & Personality perks
Determined, detail- and goal-oriented, loyal, follows through on promises, headstrong
Vices & Personality flaws
Irritable, easily annoyed, prone to running off when overwhelmed
Social
Contacts & Relations
- Izumi Vasquez - coworker
- Dash Nine - coworker
- Reina Jabari - boss
Social Aptitude
Not as much of a people person as he used to be. Tends to keep himself closed off from others and comes off as snobbish. Is extremely ride-or-die for those he is close to, however.
Hobbies & Pets
Tries whatever sounds interesting at the time to stave off boredom, enjoys trying new teas
Current Location
Species
Birthplace
Yoseiya Prefecture, Denrai
Children
Current Residence
Trocadero Junction, Mars
Gender
Male
Eyes
Solid green, slit pupils
Hair
Long, white, flowing
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Cyan
Height
5'7''
Weight
140 lbs
Aligned Organization
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