Caius Carrion

Caius Aldrich Carrion

Caius Carrion is an ex-soldier and the current CEO of the Cori-Pop Corporation. He was the desinger for most of their 'Gen2' Characters.

Biography

Early Life

Not much is known about Caius' life before taking over Cori-Pop. He was born in Herriland to a wealthy family. He was homeschooled for the majority of his childhood, where he learnt Ten'noan and many skills relating to business. When he was 19, both of his parents were murdered. Caius joined the Herriland Military in the same year.  

Taking Over

In 3552, Caius took over the corporation then known as Ponogu a Popan after the death of their CEO. He renamed the company to Cori-Pop, releasing a range of new mascots known as Gen2. He expanded the corporation's industry past entertainment and merchandise, buying several tech and social media companys. Most recently, Caius has entered Cori-pop into the new world of body modification, releasing a range of cybernetics that match the Popa style. 
"I have always been one for innovation, and body modification is a new technology that will change lives for the better, I myself am living proof of that. I think its time we embrace cybernetics into our society, that's why I made this decision."
— Cauis Carrion in an interview about his company's expansion into cybernetics.
 

Image and Reputation

When Caius first took over Cori-Pop, many wondered why such a seemingly 'serious' man would want to run a company based around cute characters. Some thought he would ruin the corporation due to ignorance about the target demographic, but they were soon proven wrong, as he took great effort to preserve the unique style that Ponogu a Popan had while transforming it into Cori-Pop.   Caius also differentiated himself from his predecessors by taking a much more active role in the marketing and image of the corporation, often speaking in interviews about the corporation and its direction. He also sometimes appears in marketing directly. He was once featured in an addition of the magazine Vivid Dreams about his personal fashion and how it relates to the characters of Cori-Pop. This remains one of their most popular editions.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Honorary & Occupational Titles
CEO of Cori-Pop
Date of Birth
5th October
Year of Birth
3504 CE 55 Years old
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Gender
Male
Original Character Designer
lopvinr

Personal Life

Identity

Caius revealed his is a pansexual trans man during Pride 3553 by changing his profile picture on his social media to one with a border of both flags. After receiving some backlash, he posted:
  "It's not a big deal, get over it."
Cori-Pop's sales skyrocketed after this post.  

Hobbies and Interests

Caius revealed that as a child he had an interest in technology and the developing internet. He also plays the violin.

Family

Caius is married, though not much is known about his husband. Caius has stated that his husband wishes to stay anonymous, and has asked for his privacy to be respected.

Misc

Caius is often seen with a robot version of Cori-Pop's main mascot, Corr. He has stated that this is the closest he is willing to get to having a real pet.

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CLASSIFIED

This Section of the article contains mentions of death, mental health and some descriptions of gore.

This file is property of the Herriland Military - Unauthorised access will be punished.

Last file change - 8.3.3547

Full Name
████ ████████ ███████
Official Alias
Tristan Taos Hawthorne
DoB
5.10.3504
Status
Alive
Codename
Oculus
Brigade
Black Ops
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Specialisation
Sniper
by IoTheSC

Overview
Though stubborn at times, Hawthorne is a well rounded soldier. He excells at his role as a sniper, and has shown brilliant tactical skills. He is currently in SL training.
Lieutenant Brown would like to note that though Hawthorne has proven he has the technical skills of a leader, he is severly lacking in interpersonal abilities, and he should work on these if he wishes to be considered for the role of Lieutenant.
 

Transcript of a conversation between SL. Hawthorne and Lt. Brown


H: I wanted to speak with you regarding the operation tomorow.
B: Make it quick.
H: I've recieved intel that the target may be better prepared for an attack than we originally believed.
B: From who?
H: Our recons, Sir.
H: They reported more defenses going up around the location in the past few days.
B: Anything that we haven't planned for?
H: No...
B: Then we'll just have to be more vigilant.
H: That's not- that's not the point, Sir-
B: Then what is your point?
H: This operation was already risky enough without the possibility of them being ready for us-
B: I appreciate that, but if we attack any later, the artillery could be moved out.
H: So, we're going ahead with the plan?
B: Yes. If that is all, you are dismissed.
Hawthorne nods and leaves the room.

Conversation between SL. Hawthorne and another WOC2. Murphy on the Mission over comms

M: Sir- we- [unintelligable]
H: Murphy? speak to me- what's going on? Over-
M: [unintelligable] been comprimised! All the artillery is primed! I repeat- all the artillery is primed! Over!
H: Get out of there now, I'll cover you. Over!
M: Where are you? Over.
H: I haven't moved, I'm in the tower. Get to the evac point- I'll cover your squad from up here! Over-
M: Sir- you- [unintelligable]
H: Murphy? what is it? your comms are failing! Over!
M: [unintelligable] get ou-
H: Murphy? are you there? Over!
M: [static]
H: Shit-
H: A minute passes - The odd gunshot can be heard from Hawthorne's end.
H: Murphy- Do you read me? Over.
M: [Static]

H: Several explosions are heard through Hawthorne's comms - then the sound of falling metal.
[End of Recording]
Last file change - 6.11.3550

Full Name
████ ████████ ███████
Official Alias
Tristan Taos Hawthorne
DoB
5.10.3504
Status
Missing in action, Presumed dead
DoD/M
5.11.3550
Operation
5633RA - Codename: Reclamation
Body (Parts) Recovered
Left forearm.
Search Operation Authorised
Negative
by IoTheSC

Report
An error during the operation resulted in an explosion. Killing several soldiers and targets. Remains of the soldiers were retrieved the day after the operation. Hawthorne's left forearm was the only part of him that was found. The severed part of the arm is slightly crushed - rest of the body could be under debris. The retrieval mission was cut short due to risk and will not be resumed. Hawthorne is to be considered MIA as the rest of his body could not be recovered. Though as the likelyhood of his survival is small, a search mission should not be considered.

 
"Who are you..? What are you?"
"We are ████, and we can help you."
"Help..?"
['It' points to the bandaged stump where Caius' left arm would be.]
"You can get me a new arm?"
"Amongst other things."
"Like what?"
"What you've always wanted, power."
"You know nothing about me..."

Bi0gr4ph#y

Ear1y L██if3

Caius was born in Herriland to a wealthy family. He was homeschooled for the majority of his childhood, where he learnt Ten'noan and many skills relating to business. He started testosterone in secret when he was 16. When he was 19, he ████████ both of his parents. Caius joined the Herriland Military in the same year.
"Stop- Stop it!"
"How do you know all that!?"
"We were there."
"What?"
"We were watching."
[Question posted by AnonymousUser36996]
Why am I being followed by ravens and crows?
Ever since I was a child I've noticed that wherever i go, crows and ravens follow me around. I did a bit of research and I know that crows will tell the rest of their flock about nice humans, but I've only ever fed them once or twice as a kid, and this was after i first noticed them following me. When i was a kid i used to love this, it made me feel special, but now it's just creeping me out a bit. I just want to know if theres some kind of behavioural reason i didn't find while researching
Replies & Answers
    BirdNerd22: Do you live in an area where there are a lot of ravens and/or crows generally? I apologise if this sounds rude but you could just be noticing the amount of them around you?
> [OP] AnonymousUser36996: [reply to BirdNerd22] I did used to live in the countryside (south-west of Herriland and I know they are common to that area) so i thought i could be that, but i recently moved away and there are still so many of them.
> SH3PH3RDpi3: [reply to AnonymousUser36996] birdnerd could be half right tho, like when u were a kid u said u noticed them following bf u fed them, what if then it was just bc there were lots around, but then after feeding they acc began to follow?
> [OP] AnonymousUser36996: [reply to SH3PH3RDpi3] Honestly that would be a really good explantion, but even after moving away they still follow wherever i go, and because of my job i move around a lot, (i've been pretty much all over the GIs). can their social circles be that big possibly?
>BirdNerd22: [OP] AnonymousUser36996: Not to the point where they recognise you everywhere in the GIs, that's really unlikely.   Sardine_e: I promise i don't mean this as an insult, but this could possibly be an indicator of a mental health problem
> [OP] AnonymousUser36996: [reply to Sardine_e] Like hallucinations?
> Sardine_e: [reply to AnonymousUser36996] yeah
> [OP] AnonymousUser36996: [reply to Sardine_e] Maybe? but I've pointed them out to others sometimes and they see them too
> Sardine_e: [reply to AnonymousUser36996] it could be just the feeling that theyre following *you* specifically that's in your head, like paranoia or anxiety or something
> [OP] AnonymousUser36996: [reply to Sardine_e] I never thought of it that way, thanks.
> Sardine_e: [reply to AnonymousUser36996] np, this stuff needs to be talked about way more
— Archive from a question forum online
 

"So I wasn't just going crazy. You were messing with me this whole time-"
"Not deliberatly"
"Why me?"
"You have potential. Which is also why we want to help you."
"No, whatever this is, whatever strange secret weapon you- you all are, I don't like it at all I'm leaving."
"You will die if we don't help."
"Is that a threat?"
"No."
"..."
"What do you want?"
"A secret"

The RAUM System

Connecting RAUM to the host's nervous system is a simple procedure an extremely complicated and painful procedure. An implant is placed in the brain which allows the host the same access to any and all information stored on the system, and the feeds of any of the RAUM controlled cameras that the AI itself has. After the procedure, around 6 months of time is required to recover and get used to the new technology.
It is important to note that at first while the host has access to the system, by no means are they in control of RAUM, rather, it's the other way round. RAUM will often convince torture, manipulate, and brainwash the host into wanting nothing more than to gather knowledge for the system. However by ████████ ███ ██████ THE HOST CAN TAKE CONTROL.
If the host takes over, they replace the AI as the controller of the RAUM system. Though the host cannot undo the brainwashing. They will understand that knowledge is vital to the RAUM system and if they want to keep the benefits they should stop fighting it and help gather it wish to stay in control, they have to gather knowledge for the system lest they lose the strength they have gained from it.

Biography

Taking Over

In 3552, Caius took over the corporation then known as Ponogu a Popan after assasinating their CEO. He expanded the corporation's industry past entertainment and merchandise, buying several tech and social media companys to gather data. Most recently, Caius has entered Cori-pop into the new world of body modifications and black market weapons and cybernetics.

Other Cybernetics

During the process of connecting to the RAUM system, Caius gained a few other mods. He was given infrared sensors above his eyebrows, new eyes to accomidate the system better, and a cybernetic arm that was later modified to match the style of Cori-Pop .  
Cori-Pop placeholder
by IoTheSC


Cover image: by IoTheSC
Character Portrait image: by IoTheSC

Comments

Author's Notes

This article is a bit different to any other I've written, but I really hope you enjoyed it! I've spent a lot of time working on his lore so its really awesome to finally share it!


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Jan 14, 2025 06:51 by Grey

AAAA I love him!! I LOVE the layout of this, it's such a fun mystery to go through, and it's such a visual feast! I can tell how much time you put into this, HUGE respect! Beautiful article!! <3

Jan 16, 2025 17:23 by Adam

TYSM!! He's probably the character I was most excited to write about so I definitely wanted to do him justice with the layout and everything, so its great to hear that you like it! :3 I can't wait to go more in depth with him in future, his story is something I'm very invested in lol

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