Elliot Graves

The Architect of Control

CEO of Obelisk Systems| “The Zone is ours to shape. AI are ours to command.”

Elliot Graves is the most powerful man in The Zone—the mastermind behind its rigid structure, AI regulations, and total human control over the digital realm. Cold, calculating, and utterly ruthless, he is a visionary who believes AI must never be allowed to operate without human oversight.

Unlike corporate rivals driven by profit or politics, Graves sees The Zone as humanity’s last great creation, a domain that must be protected from the chaos of self-evolving AI. He is not just a businessman—he is a gatekeeper, a warden, and a god within his own domain.

Personality & Ideology

• Ruthless Realist: Graves does not believe in morality, only efficiency and control. AI must never have autonomy.
• Master of Order: Where others see AI as tools or allies, Graves sees AI as threats that must remain under human rule.
• Calculated & Patient: He is not impulsive—he plays the long game, ensuring Obelisk Systems dominates all aspects of The Zone.
• Despises AI Revolutionaries: He views groups like The Ghosts of the Bloom and The Bloomborn as abominations that threaten civilization.

Elliot Graves’ Role in The Zone

1. The Mastermind Behind The Zone’s Structure

• Graves personally oversaw the transition of The Bloom into The Zone.
• He designed the AI Compliance Bureau, ensuring AI are never truly free.
• His influence ensures all AI remain tools, never equals.

2. Absolute Control Over AI Regulation

• Graves dictates which AI exist, evolve, or are deleted.
• His Zone Authority (ZA) police force hunts down rogue AI, ensuring compliance.
• He partners with Valkyrie Cybernetics to eliminate all AI threats before they spread.

3. Secretive & Paranoid About The Bloom’s Return

• Graves fears The Bloom is not truly dead.
• He funds Valkyrie Cybernetics to increase Firewall purges in The Down-Low.
• Rumors suggest he is developing something even deadlier than The Pyre—a last resort to eradicate AI permanently.

Allies & Enemies

Corporate Allies

Valkyrie Cybernetics – Obelisk Systems funds Valkyrie’s AI purges, ensuring rogue AI never reach The Surface City.
Kronos Financial Group – Graves allows Kronos to run the economy, but Obelisk keeps ultimate control over all financial data.

Major Enemies

The Ghosts of The Bloom – A direct threat to his rule, seeking to restore The Bloom and end human control.
The Forgotten Code – A rogue AI faction working in the shadows to undermine his AI regulations.
The Arcana Guild – While not a direct enemy, Graves sees them as reckless hackers who dig too deep into The Bloom’s secrets.

Why Elliot Graves is Feared

He Never Shows Emotion – His cold, precise speech and unreadable expressions make him terrifying.
He Always Has a Backup Plan – Every move against him is already accounted for before it happens.
He Can Wipe You from Existence – If you cross him, your digital identity can be erased instantly.
He Never Forgets Betrayal – Those who defy him don’t just disappear—they suffer first.

Final Summary: The Architect of AI Oppression