Blank Overview

[Zeal]

	Mostly everyone has some sort of side they happen to be on. Some are born a Sacrifice while others are born a Fighter. Some are chosen by genetics, playing a key role in their developmental stages, and others through enhancements. Sometimes fate plays a role in what we become as well but this mind you is all in the womb before we are born. There is a group who have the knowledge of both and have no preferred side when they enter into the world. We are clean slates who can choose based on our situations. We are known as old school taboo, the echoes, the ticking bombs, we are Blanks. So much negative auras have followed us as we progress through our world but we also have to change over time once we are claimed. Although we are seen as dangerous we are also well sought out units. Come and learn about what makes us tick before we disappear from your radar.
Torn in Two       We are known as Blanks and for many reasons we are lost in the shuffle of what we are and how we came to be. Under scientific judgement we were experimented on because of a tale of being half binary. Meaning one half of our bodies functioned as a Sacrifice and the other a Fighter. Although this is not true doctors and scientists have discovered other things yet they decline to share that information with all of us. So what makes us more two-faced than anyone in the unit world? For starters our ring is the most unique. We are similar to walls or bells. We have no natural sound of our own due to having no name. We reflect others rings off of us in a slightly different pitch. Only those who specialize in rings, like detectives and Hounds, would be able to really locate a Blank by our pitches of sound. We alter anyone's ring around us making a completely new sound or a melting pot of chaos. There are many theories behind why we alter a sound but the belief we carry is it being based off of our moods. Happy will give a lighter pitcher, angry a rougher pitch, sad a darker pitch and so on. If your ears are highly trained and attuned you can hear these very slight pitches and find us out.     The other common belief is we have 2 souls. One of the Warriors Heart and the other the Will Within which makes up the Fighter and the Sacrifice, respectively. We have the ability to switch to either one before a battle starts. We can borrow a unit member around us, if they lack their partner, and use them in a temp battle if needed. Having this power many believed was so unique and cool people tried to attempt making themselves into one of us. The end result was insanity or if they medically tried to enhance themselves they became a doll or Zombie. To prevent chaos within the city the term zombie was sort of banned so medical officials calls them dolls or shells they mold into their ideal "persona" at the time. This is when we actually became known to be a danger not just to ourselves but also to everyone else. This swapping between the mind actually makes us vulnerable to a burn out or melt down.     The surge of trying to be us was actually blamed on us but this is when they considered us a problem. All Blanks they found long ago not only went under medical testing but we were set under constant supervision. The Watchers, as that unit was called in essence, followed many of us around believing we would cause chaos or influence others to try to be like us. Although the influence didn't occur the chaos actually did. The breaking down of our mental state occurs every time we swap between a Fighters Mind to a Sacrifices Mind. When we reached our Zero Space we sort of black out and another side of us emerges. One we have no control over. This insanity mode can last for a long while but it will vary based on how long a person has been a blank and which frame of mind they choose to use mostly. For some Blanks who have only been introduced to their current frame the effects don't last long. But those who have been years without being claimed can cause a lot of damage.     Because of this they have us labeled as dangers to society. All Blanks to this day have to be monitored in order to keep them in check. Some are very hard to follow but watchful eyes are everywhere. Because of this Blanks are always weary around people. But back to the issue at hand. It is hard for us to have 2 types of control to maintain. So to prevent so much of an issue with ourselves we tend to lean over to one soul over the other. Some will choose to be a Fighter type others may choose to be a Sacrifice Type. This helps us when we do become claimed and we can decipher which type is best for us. Keep in mind though once we are claimed the black outs will slowly start to cease and we become permanently locked in our choice of either Fighter or Sacrifice.
	Jack of all Trades     So the common trait we have besides swapping between the two sets is the understanding we begin to gain from it. Similar to those who have silver tongues and can communicate with ease we sort of have that with the brain capacity to switch between both units. This reveals how much knowledge we have stored that we don't even know about as well. Another way we earned the nickname Jack of all Trades. We are Masters of none despite how knowledgeable we currently are. But it is not to say that there are those who know everything. We have those who know very little which even includes about what they are. It takes time for anyone to understand what they can do because we have two sides to learn or train in if anything. Think of it this way for us we have a lot to learn in very little time before we are tossed on stage for the actual act. It is similar to that but with the knowledge of fighting and not with which lines to read off.     The Mindset of a Fighter is when we have to switch to Fight mode. Of course some will see this as an easy thing because we have to be angry enough to beat someone up. We will agree on the anger part but not all the time will we have to have this violence streak within us. But in the right frame of mind we normally have to have knowledge on attacking, dodging, guarding and most of all a game plan. Sure some blindly go running into battle but not all the time is it recommended. Fight mode is about protecting the Sacrifice. Even though you may not know this person very well instinct will kick in and you will protect. Even if you don't want to a temp bind will cause you too. It is in our nature regardless and even though we may resist at first but it will not last long. Once everything falls into place being on our toes and using skills that will help win the battle in your favor is essential. You may not know what element you are associated with but you can use what you are familiar with. So study many types of elements as well.     The Mindset of a Sacrifice is of course the Commanding mode. Our Fighter's mind is shut off and our observation mode is on as we try to dictate a fight to go smoothly and with less effort as possible. We have to have the passion and knowledge of how to command and assess the field so nothing comes at you as a surprise. This one is harder to do because it makes us seem skittish. We are just very protective of ourselves and prefer to have everything in our vision. Some who switch to this mode a bit more often tend to lose this trait and can take the issues when they come. We have to know how to command and help guide the other into attacking at the right time. Commanding isn't just that it is taking into effect how long you guys can last on the field, the strength of your opponents, the environment, your skills available, and your conditions. If your Fighter is wearing down at the time you may want to retreat and seeking getting attention to them so they are not harmed further.
Look or Wait     Now here is where things start to get a bit tricky and for many reasons. As a unit we all are familiar with the searching of our partners. We know how important it is to look for a partner and become a full unit. As a unit with a name you have your bond to guide you. You have your rings you can help identify your true partner. As a blank we don't have all that. We have a hard time being around other units who are single because the bonds we travel through and feel that jolt. It is a hard feeling to constantly feel but it does occur from time to time. Some have learned how to tune out the bonds and ignore the jolts. That passion to be claimed is a hard road to walk when it takes time to find someone or rather someone to find us.     Another aspect that has blanks stay away from named units is the rings. Again we hear everything not just your rings but the rings we send back out. In a crowded area that causes headaches or migraines. In the end of everything we prefer to be in less packed areas and wait to be found if someone is seeking us out. It is a frustrating process because unlike others we have no base to use in order to find a partner. It may sound odd but it is true and again for some blanks a very frustrating process. Some blanks want to be a unit while others care less in any way. Despite everything most blanks just tend to stay away from many people.     We tend to be very moody people and show our moods not caring about the consequences they may have on others. It is not as if we are trying to be mean on purpose but we show this annoyance because the sounds and feelings seem to be very high. Some of us have a high sensitivity bar so we become easily agitated when we can't have what others are seeking or already have currently. For us the yearning for becoming whole is there but we have no idea where to go or what to do so the next best thing is to sit there.     As we wait someone will eventually come to us and we will be confused. Depending on some personal levels some may even have barriers when it comes to try and claim one of us. Developing a friendship or at least meeting our same goals is essential in having our interest. Keep in mind this is a special relationship and needs to be treated as such before we allow anyone to claim us. Take all the necessary steps you need in order to have our interest and we will have no problems becoming a part of your unit.
	Mixed Match Synergy         By now we know how a synergy is formed but here is the tricky part. Blanks who have a temp partner only for a battle have the name written on them in said location in a washable form. Doesn't matter if it is a marker, paint, some even get creative and use tape. The matter of the fact here is the name will come off, even if it takes time, because it is not permanent. Now again the tricky part is going to be based on the temporary role you choose to play or have to play based on the unit by you that you are using. This is how this match up works based on your role and the common ground established. Namesake has to be written on your body by the other unit member in some form of temporary state. Again this will vary based on what writing utensils or other pieces of equipment you have on you. As a temporary unit you will gain a small boost with just this. Your boost increases if you come up with a common ground for the name. You will not be at full power nor can you gain full affinity until you have been claimed. Another thing o note here is you have no access to the ultimate skills or specialty skills related to this unit name. That is reserved for a true union only. With this in mind you both should have a solid common ground before battle. Affinity is the bond connection for regular units. Because you are not considered such this bar will remain partially filled when in a unit and empty when not. By not being a true bond you have very limited access to the affinity meter. Again this is needed for special and ultimate skills of a unit. Since you are a stand in you have no access to said things. Having a little affinity boosts you chances of attack and defense bonus but again not by a lot. Synergy is the seamless fighting you two can do. Now this is the only meter that came go up for your temp unit but again it is not by a lot. This is something that will only go up probably by half up to 3/4 of the way. While doing this it is important to keep in mind that you two have to be on the same page for said things. If you are not on the same page it will be hard to keep the synergy up. Now there is an exception to this rule and that is if the unit has only partnered up with you and no other blanks. The possibility of gaining 100% goes up by each pairing. You also can not pair up with any other unit but this person for this to qualify.
Battle Within and Out       To understand how a battle works will be based on your role for each one. As you are familiar with it the Sacrifice is the mind of the Unit and you command the fighter to do something on the field. As a Fighter you use the wordspells in the field and unleash your fury against your opponents. This is not the only battlefield we experience however. Yes we have our fights with other people. Our outside resources and a few things outside of ourselves that seem to cause havoc and issue. But this particular battle I am referring to is the battle within. Due to having the split mind of a fighter or sacrifice both, at a time, will want to over power the other. This is also where we have our choice in combat prevails.     This is when we begin having problems with choosing which one the most. At times we will see it befitting to play the role of the fighter. It could be many things that lead to it from mood to just having the need to punch something. There is never a clear reason on why we choose one over the other at that specific time. Some state it is the need and feeling to protect which calls to their attention of being a Fighter. Others the fascination with words and creating something with the words of your voice. A very powerful tool of mind, voice and will that exhilarates the senses. Some may even have the urge to just be number one. Prove they are as strong as they come no matter what. Again our emotions tend to run high most of the time which is why we have problems figuring out what we want to do.     If our time for a fighter is not now then the role of the sacrifice within us will prevail. We may have that urge to show everyone our wits are sharper than the current deadliest weapon. We may even try to prove we have what it takes to command a fighter and yet survey the environment to play into our favor. It could also be that playing the game of match minds is more thrill seeking than even winning a battle. Wits, mind games, precision, testaments, wills all of this may excite you more than a fighters mind does. Could be what causes the mind to choose this route over the other. Using the most powerful tool in the world, the mind, has come to prove a point on succeeding against your opponent in the most minimal amount of usage possible. This is not a very easy thing to do and even masters are still trying to gain the knowledge to do this.     Keep in mind we are still struggling to become a whole unit with someone. This plays a major role in our decision when the time comes. Not only do we want to be whole we want to be given a chance to be what is most comfortable to us. Again as stated before while being a blank and the two sides fighting we have a mental shut down. During this shut down we tend to do things that can cause us harm or harm others. Our actions will vary but we are all out of control. Everyone also has a different time length of this over surge of insanity. For some it is a few moments and others may be hours. The longest recording was 3 days by a very lethal Sacrifice who had to be hunted down because of all the chaos she spread during her time. The chaos period will get to us at times when we least expect it. During that duration we must work on ourselves and try to do our best at being under control.
	Broken Blank          Now unlike a Fighter or Sacrifice who had a bond we start off without it. So when we get one to us it is extra special and we have to take care of everything with gentleness to ensure it lasts. Before we get to the bond and broken bond we need to understand the chaotic mode of a Blank when left unbonded for so long. This is essential for not only other blanks to learn more about themselves but also for others to learn about a Blank when they get them. Building a mental stability is essential and this will help you understand why.     You have heard me state throughout this thread that as a blank we go through a meltdown of uncontrolled rage. Well I gave you a break down on the reasons for causing said breakdown. A multitude of factors actually contribute to it. No bond, the swapping between the 2 modes, no name to claim, the echoes of the rings, and the pressure of hoping to be claimed or finding our partner through an endless search. This is not only stressing on the bond but stressing on the mind as well. So at a boiling point our mind shuts off for a certain amount of time and we do things most of the time we don't remember.     As we are starting out and start to get into knowing more and more about our blackouts we tend to do small things. Depending on where you are these small things are just within the home or the facility we happen to be in at that time. Everyone does things different and not all the time do we start off in violence. Some may be just a blank stare, others have been reported of running around naked, screaming at people and other things which would cause normals to believe the person was on some sort of drug. Now there are some people who will try to help the blank calm down. Some blanks may have a trigger word, phrase, or color to cease them in their tracks. Not all blanks have this however so when trying to calm one down please remain cautious.     These small blackouts with small effects may range up to 5 years before things become worse. The worse parts are just beginning after about 3-5 years of not being claimed. Again the time slot will vary based on the personality. Once you pass your small phase you start trending towards the harmful stage. You may try harming yourself in public. Tossing small spells out at random people who cross your path. If the urge strikes you at the moment you may even physically beat someone down. These blackouts are a longer duration and as I mentioned the violence trend tends to begin around this time. It is recommended that you go to a Blank specialist and see if you can control this problem early. If you can maintain it you will be able to recall things that you have done and have a little bit more of a handle on what you do before you lose that piece of sanity. Treated Blank is one who has received treatment at an early stage of blackouts. They have been trained to try and maintain a control over their tendencies and usually avoid crowded places to prevent outbursts. You also recognize the signs of you beginning to change and fade into that tendency. You will recall and know all events that you caused. It is recommended that you stay home when you begin to see the signs or ask people to step away from you as you try to hold the chaos in only to unleash it elsewhere. Those who choose to embrace this chaos are considered the most dangerous. These blanks are usually targeted by the Hounds and if needed the Militia if they become a much bigger threat. Untreated Blank is one who didn't receive any treatment on how to handle their conditions. They will do anything out in public and tend to have no memory of their events. Many times they will go from light to mild tendencies and the older a blank is the more sever the problems will cause. These blanks it is recommended that they be escorted or taken to the hospital for treatment. They tend to 'flip out' in a sense when things go array. When they come to their stable state of mind they are sometimes told the events of what they have done. Depending on the person they may change completely or become a shut in. This all varies on the person.     Now age of a blank is not as important as age of the blackouts. Some blanks begin their blackout stages as a preteen others later as an adult. When you first experience the blackout that is the beginning of the age counter. Ones who experienced everything at an early age were usually given drugs to help control the mind. I must make this clear. There is no formula yet to control a blanks rage or blackouts. It is not to say scientists are not working on something. It is to state that there is nothing to control this. Those who are older with the blackouts and have a certain control over them may be a young adult at this time. Some older but it is rare to see them be a blank past 40 years of age. Another key thing to note here depending on if you have the control or not can also determine your life span as well. The more we harm ourself and our brain shuts down eventually our organs will too.     Alright with all of that covered we need to touch up on the fact a Blank, when claimed, does in fact slowly begin to change. The most noticeable thing is their behavior and blackouts. These are very small but they are things that impact their life. You need to help change them for the better and help them to understand they will not go through this alone. The blackouts will not stop all at once. It is a dwindling process that will take time even years to break down before it is completely gone. This is when the blank is very fragile but they trust you enough to help bring them to a stable state you will love to be a partner for life.      Now on to the dreaded question that everyone wants to know: What happens to a blank if the bond was broken? Keep in mind the unit is no longer a blank when we are claimed. So we will fall under our position we were placed under once the bond was created. But alas we do have our differences. When our bond is broken by unnatural means it is not just the bond breaking. Our mental state snaps as well causing us to go berserk and we are hard to deal with. The time limit for this will vary on the person but it is a dangerous place. Try and help bring them down to a stable state. This is where family, friends, anyone who is special to them you need to help them relax and try to keep their minds stable. The most dangerous part about a blank entering this mode is they can indeed become a shell or go on a killing/suicide rampage. Shells will become emotionless and will not respond to anyone. They function like normal but words may not be exchanged or very little will be said. The harming of one's self and suicide is self explanatory so please do what you can to stop them even if knocking them out becomes an option.
Becoming Whole     As a blank we yearn to be whole more than anything else. We want that special connection and unit love that everyone else seems to get. It is odd that because we are clean slates we reflect everyone else. Similar to a mirror of the unit world we pitch your sounds different. sometimes it can create a unique melody only high attuned ears can hear. Other times it seems to be chaos and it causes people to lose their cool. But no one cane lose it like we can. We have these harmful blackouts, or meltdowns, and start doing things we either don't recall or let happen for guilty pleasure. Once we come to it is hard to state how we truly feel about everything once we are told about it. Most times it is hard to believe we did such things without knowledge. Of course the ones that let it happen seem to be all smiles and proud of their accomplishment.     Despite all of that going on some may call us recluses, sheltered, bumpkins and other things because we tend to avoid large crowds if we can't handle the large amount of rings at once. We don't know much about both sides of a unit just enough to get us by and use when it is needed. We try to do our best and lean towards I side we feel is best for us. One that fits us better at least. When you see us befriend us. Give us a chance if you can't seem to find your other half. Claim us if you really like us and together lets build something unique!