Chase

Chase is one of many IRO-bots created by Inferno Kilgannon. Though visually a little girl, she has the mind of a much older person. She also is called and considered The Vishual, a mythical figure described in the Ghansgraad as being a reality shaper that works with God and The Crowing. She considers all of Inferno's creations to be her brothers and sisters, but is particularly close with Sizer. She is also considered to be a cousin by Claudio Kilgannon, due to her relation to Inferno, his uncle.

Early Life
After the separation of Sector 12 and the subsequent loss of his brother and sister, Coheed and Cambria, Inferno began creating IRO-bots of his own, hoping to replace the ones he lost. However, if the creation had a malfunction or something he deemed to be defective, he would destroy them, using the data to improve upon the design the next time. Some of the first entities he created were Chase and Sizer, made from his own DNA. He created them at the same time, but while Chase was incubating, she responded to his presence in such a way that Kilgannon requested she not be given the accelerants for her mind and body (though he claimed it was just to have a control group). Unfortunately, she had already been given the mind accelerant, but was not given the growth accelerant as a result of this request.

During the period of time in which Inferno offered the Prise sanctuary, Chase and Sizer came online aboard his ship, The Grail Arbor; Chase had the appearance of a little girl (maybe 6 years old), and Sizer looked like a boy who was maybe a few years older (perhaps 8 or 9 years old). They became acquainted with the ship and its inhabitants, including other IRO-bots. One IRO-bot that Chase became attached to was called Longcindia, but unfortunately he had to be destroyed. This thoroughly upset Chase, and subsequently upset Sizer who had a very protective love for his sister. She did not understand why Kilgannon felt the need to "kill" Longcindia, even when Kilgannon tries to explain that Longcindia, as an IRO-bot, was never living, and therefore could never be killed. He further explains that there was no room in their "family" for malfunctions and mistakes are for humans, not IRO-bots.

Maturity
Four years later, Chase was about ten years old and barely looked it, and Sizer (who was, of course, the same age) seemed more like eighteen or even twenty. While Chase, who of course had her mind accelerated, was a relatively mature being, Sizer was more rash. Many people on the crew called the two Inferno's children, and though Chase readily accepted this truth, Sizer fought against it, as did Inferno himself.

Hiding on Donar, they were finally found by Mayo Deftinwolf and the Red Army, but overcame the force with Inferno's Sea Dragons—an organic ship made to look like the legendary figures in the planet's history—and the Prise who were able to breathe underwater. They ended up fleeing to Silent Earth: 3 to regroup while the Prise held them off; returning to them carefully.

First Battle
The Red Army found them and a great battle brewed. Inferno knew he couldn't leave even a single soldier behind if he wanted to win. He dispatched Chase and Sizer, along with Hack and Many. Taunted by soldiers who only saw her as a little girl and she did play into this a little, but she made quick work of any enemy that approached her with her powers that manipulated matter. It was during this battle that the Prise, with help from Chase's powers, were able to expedite their "birthing" process and the initial ten or so that were there were now in the 100s. This did, however, exhaust her and she collapsed. Almost captured by soldiers, Inferno defended her and the two shared a brief moment in which he didn't deny being her father. When the smoke cleared, Sizer was missing.

Upon returning to the ship, Chase spent the majority of her time with the Prise and became educated on her role as The Vishual, a mythical figure that has the ability to communicate with God and will work with The Crowing to fulfill God's judgement. Inferno retrieved her from them for their next encounter with Ryan's forces on his own front door.

Second Battle
Compared to her first battle, Chase was much more aggressive and bold this time. She was even able to absorb several blasts from enemy fire directed at Inferno, only to turn it back on the soldiers who fired. It was still a bit much for her, and found herself in Inferno's arms who confirmed that he was tough on her and Sizer because of the loss of Mariah Antillarea, but that he does care. They then both witnessed The Camper Velourium bank overhead and Chase remarked that The Crowing was on it. Shortly after, they witnessed Claudio Kilgannon fall from the ship, using his own powers to protect himself as he fell. Inferno recognized him instantly as Coheed and Cambria's son and the three of them witnessed the Disappearance of the Prise, transforming House Atlantic into a mech-like structure.

Inferno left Chase with Claudio and rejoined the battle while she tried to psych him up, only to witness him being stabbed by Al the Killer. She stood up to the villain as Claudio made himself incorporeal to be released from the blade. Al approached her, even managed to pick her up by her overalls, before Claudio, unlocking a new power, saved himself and took control of Al's mind, saving her too. Then the pair walked into the city with Chase doing as the Ghansgraad might have described: warning people of The Crowing's coming. They held hands, and their power combined, showing a huge show of might and incinerating soldiers nearby. They decided to retreat, having defeated a chunk of soldiers, but still facing a huge force. Just as they were boarding The Grail Arbor, House Atlantic generated an energy blast so big, there was no way they would be able to avoid it. Luckily, Claudio was able to generate an energy shield so large and sturdy that it not only deflected the blast, but also blasted back at the structure, completely destroying the stronghold.

Mission to Hilmgore
While on the Arbor, Chase consulted with Ambellina about the progress Claudio was making. Shortly after, they witnessed Claudio stab himself with a screwdriver that seemed to come from nowhere in particular. The pair helped him unpin himself from the wall, and Chase remarked that it was probably his powers as the Crowing accelerating. When Claudio lamented that he didn't want to destroy everything, she presented her own belief in past events and how she believed he might still be their hope. Chase shot this down reminding them both the Ghansgraad was clear. Before much else could be said, the entire ship was called to the bridge where Inferno shared that House Atlantic, destroyed not but a few days ago, was fully functioning already. Inferno and Claudio argued about the next course of action, even coming to blows, before Inferno ordered everyone but Claudio out.

She wasn't privy to the conversation, but shortly after, The Arbor made a pit stop on Hetricus and when it departed, Inferno had called everyone to the bridge again. This time, he disclosed the location of Hilmgore: the mythical arctic planet home to the Narrows. Prior to this discovery, everyone believed it wasn't a real place. Inferno went on to explain that using various reports about Narrow attacks and hijacks, he was able to triangulate where the hidden planet was situated above the Fence. He suspected that they were using an ancient, shamanic technological device called the Terrene of Anonymity. Inferno wanted to retrieve this tech to use it to cloak The Arbor for when they made their way back to House Atlantic.

Hilmgore was exactly as described: icy and hellish. Chase made her way inside with the main group which included Inferno, Claudio, Ambellina, & Sizer. They were quickly surrounded by Narrows that came out of every crevasse. And confronted by their leader: Gibney. Gibney lead them into their citadel and referred to Inferno as "Jesse"—a name only the Kilgannons knew him by. He went all around the group introducing them for them, but when he got to Chase, he asked her for an introduction since she was the only one he didn't know. She said she was Inferno's daughter, to which Gibney exclaimed in surprise. They were all invited to sit down at a table (except Claudio who was passed out on the floor). Gibney asked why they were there to which Inferno explained that his ship had a technical failure and luckily happened to crash on the planet.

Gibney didn't really believe him, and eventually restrained him with the intent to kill. He only pleaded for Chase to be spare, claiming she was "just a little girl," Gibney obliged, ordered she be taken away. Before she could get very far, however, she feigned having to "go potty" as a child might, tricking the guard into revealing how to get in and out of secured doors. She blasted him in the face with his own gun and took his eyeball, then used his optic scans to find the Terrene, and used it to stealthy find her companions and free them. They raced to The Arbor, Claudio having to use his power's to hold off the Narrow forces. Once on board, they made straight for Apity Prime.

Meeting the Creator
As they descended into the planet's atmosphere, they passed the nearby city of Kalline and saw that it was riddled with Red Army soldiers and dragonflies. Also, Narrows appeared on their tail; able to track them even though they were cloaked with the Terrene. Ultimately, they crashed landed. Inferno told Chase and Sizer that this is the day he was destined to die, and that, as a father, he was sorry he wasn't better to them. With a final, proper "I love you," he sent them into battle to "become hell." Chase, along with Sizer, Hack, and Many, did just that. While they were fighting, Narrows joined the battle, and they shifted from fighting soldiers (which the Narrows also killed) to fighting them. When they ganged up on Sizer, Chase blasted them all away.

Staying with him until he regained his strength, she was confronted by Gibney who had landed nearby, but just as he was going to fire at her, the a door appeared behind her and Sizer, taking Gibney off guard. Gibney exclaimed that this must mean she was, in fact, The Vishual, which was not shared with him before. Before he could really marvel, a figure came through the door and threw him out of the way. Chase immediately recognized him as the Creator, and he took her hand and went through the door. They reappeared where Claudio and Ambellina were battling Ryan and his guard. Chase was thrown from the door and Ambellina was taken by God.

Claudio rushed to Chase's side to ask what was happening. Chase explained that the door was The Willing Well and that the figure who took her was The Creator; he showed her the world beyond theirs. She concluded that God must have taken Ambellina as a way to bait Claudio in to coming after him—to regaining control over his creations. Chase was able to recreate the Well on her own, and the pair went through it. In the Well was a vast, unclear void, until it wasn't anymore. Calling out, they heard the voice of the person Chase assumed was The Creator—God, who told them shouting and struggling would get Claudio no where and took his voice away. They then witnessed a scene of a younger-looking Creator breaking up with a girl who ran off. He lit a cigarette and threw it, igniting it all on fire; the fire surrounding them. The Creator then went on to describe how his relationships (his muses) never really worked out so he took all of their positive attributes and put them in Ambellina. He also told Kilgannon that he had tried to "write" away his own weaknesses in creating him. He told him that feeling what he did for Ambellina caused a character flaw, and making peace with his ex, Ikkin, was of his own volition; he questioned and defied his plan and challenged him.

Claudio continued to mock him, telling Chase specifically that he was spineless. Saying he needed a "rewrite," the Creator shifted their environment again, and Ambellina was there, being dragged to a winged guillotine by mummified figures. Claudio was just barely able to save her, but the Creator began battling him. Claudio again mocked him—saying his reality was so lonely he had to write a fake one and that without them he was nothing. He was then able to team up with Chase (who basically agreed that God was a prick), and broke free of the Well, positioning them in a cave not far from House Atlantic. Ambellina was also set free of the Well, but the battle wasn't over yet. Claudio, Chase, and Ambellina fought the Creator, but in doing so, missed the Onstantine Priest that snuck up to Ambellina and thrust its hand through her chest.

The Creator instantly thanked the Priest, and then crumbled his existence away. With her last breath, Ambellina told Claudio to fight this destiny and that if she could've loved him, she would've. Claudio attempted to bring her back, but it did not work. Claudio again tried to fight the Creator, but he gave him his final order: Burn Star IV, and left. Chase and him made their way back to the city, finding chaos and destruction ensuing.

Powers & Abilities
Chase is able to completely remove matter from existence. She is also able to convert energy she receives; usually this is to be diverted back onto the source, but in one instance, she was able to direct it back to the Prise for their propagation. She is able to amplify The Crowing and possibly others with power, (maybe even God himself ). She has been shown to be able to use her powers to fly. Lastly, she is able to create The Willing Well; a gateway between realities.

The Vishual
As the Vishual, Chase is meant to herald the coming of the Crowing, communicate with God as his vision, and the majority of her powers are solely due to her status as The Vishual. That said, the one exception seems to be her ability to create the Willing Well.

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