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"The color of the human heart is pink, and by wearing the same color, we can blend in with people’s minds."
-Army In Black's Entry

Army in Black (D-01-106), also known as Army In Pink, is an Abnormality that takes the form of a big cartoon pink heart floating above the floor of its containment room. A single black and white soldier-looking figure is inside the heart.

Ability[]

Army in Black's special ability will trigger when its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter reaches 0. This counter can change in the following ways:

  • When Repression Repression Work is performed on it, its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter decreases by 1.
  • When ordering its Special Work, ProtectionWork Protection, its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter decreases by 1.
  • When getting a BadResult Bad Result on it, its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter decreases by 1.
  • When 5 or more employees (including clerks) die in the facility (not counting employees killed via Execution Bullets), its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter decreases by 1.
  • When an Abnormality is Suppressed in the facility, its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter increases by 1.

When using the Army in Blacks Special Work "ProtectionWork Protection", the Army in Black will explode into pink hearts and teleport next to the selected employee and follow them, teleporting if necessary. The protected employee will receive 20% less damage while employees near the protected employee will recover 12 points of both HPHealing HP and SPIcon SP every 10 seconds. However, if the protected employee is below Level 3 they will become uncontrollable while protected, illustrated with pink hearts overlaid on their eyes, as Army in Black will watch over them. The effect wears off after 2 minutes or when the protected employee enters a containment room.

Once its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter reaches 0, Army in Black will breach. When it escapes, four black hearts (troopers) will appear in random departments. They are classified as Risk Aleph ALEPH, each possessing 450 HPIcon HP and slow movement speed. They will head to the main room of the department they are in, only becoming hostile when attacked, dealing 12-15 BlackDamageTypeIcon Black Damage to entities in the same room as them, with a 20% chance to deal 25-28 BlackDamageTypeIcon Black Damage. If they reach the main room, they'll self destruct by exploding into a black mushroom cloud with a heart shape on the top, dealing 30-40 WhiteDamageTypeIcon White Damage to all employees in the department and decreasing all of the department's Abnormalities' QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counters by 1.

Employees below Level 3 or employees who panic from Army in Black's attacks will become out of control, entering into a special Murder panic response and gaining shielding from Army in Black's damage. These employees are marked with Black hearts on their eyes, similar to protected employees below level 3. These employees are still able to attack Army in Black and will activate its attacks upon doing so.

Origin[]

Its origin is currently unknown.

Details[]

The Abnormality responds to the four works in order of best to worst: Insight Insight, Attachment Attachment, Repression Repression, and Instinct Instinct.

Like all Abnormalities, its energy output is determined by the number of PE Boxes (Positive Enkephalin boxes) at the end of the interaction.

The Abnormality's emotional state is divided into 3 sections: BadResult Bad, NormalResult Normal, and GoodResult Good. Completing 0-12 E Boxes will cause it to feel BadResult Distressed, completing 13-22 will cause it to feel NormalResult Normal, and 23-30 will make it GoodResult Happy. Its usual cooldown timer after a task is around 15 seconds. Its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter is 3. 

Unlike other Risk Zayin ZAYIN Abnormalities, Army in Black is subject to Qliphoth Overloads (-6% per work) as an Risk Aleph ALEPH would be. 

Unlockable Information/Upgrades[]

Basic Information (Cost: EBoxIcon 30 PE Boxes)

Unlocks and shows the name of the Abnormality, subject classification, Risk Level (Risk Zayin ZAYIN), portrait, Damage Type (WhiteDamageTypeIcon White 7-9), the amount of EBoxIcon E-Boxes (30), its emotional states, and QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter (3).

Instinct/Insight/Attachment/Repression Work Favor (Cost: EBoxIcon 10 PE Boxes)

Unlocks the percentage level list to the respective work.

Managerial Works 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (Cost: EBoxIcon 6 PE Boxes)

  • "Managerial Tips 1"
    • "Army in Black can be ordered to protect an employee. However, it should be noted that the Qliphoth Counter lowered when the order was given."
  • "Managerial Tips 2"
    • "Army in Black increases the defense of the employee it protects while healing everyone in the same area. However, if the level of the employee being protected is lower than 3, they will go out of control while under protection. "
  • "Managerial Tips 3"
    • "When Repression work was performed, the Qliphoth Counter lowered."
  • "Managerial Tips 4"
    • "The Qliphoth Counter lowered every time 5 employees died. However, deaths caused by Execution Bullets were not recognized."
  • "Managerial Tips 5"
    • "When the work result was Bad, the Qliphoth Counter decreased."
  • "Managerial Tips 6"
    • "When an Abnormality was suppressed, the Qliphoth Counter raised."
  • "Managerial Tips 7"
    • "When an employee Level 3 or lower encounters Army in Black while it is escaping, they will go out of control and attack other employees. The same instance occurred when an employee’s SP hit 0 due to Army in Black’s attack."

Escape Information (Cost: EBoxIcon 30 PE Boxes)

Information on if the Abnormality can escape or not, plus its QliphothCounterIcon Qliphoth Counter (3). This includes its defenses when breaching:

RedDamageTypeIcon Red: Weak (1.2) - WhiteDamageTypeIcon White: Endured (0.6) - BlackDamageTypeIcon Black: Normal(1.0) - PaleDamageTypeIcon Pale: Endured (0.8)

Work Level 1 Chance Level 2 Chance Level 3 Chance Level 4 Chance Level 5 Chance
InstinctText
Instinct
"Very Low"

(0%)

"Very Low"

(0%)

"Very Low"

(0%)

"Very Low"

(0%)

"Very Low"

(0%)

InsightText
Insight
"Common"

(40%)

"Common"

(40%)

"Common"

(40%)

"Common"

(50%)

"Common"

(50%)

AttachmentText
Attachment
"Common"

(50%)

"Common"

(50%)

"Common"

(50%)

"Common"

(55%)

"Common"

(55%)

RepressionText
Repression
"Low"

(30%)

"Low"

(30%)

"Low"

(30%)

"Low"

(30%)

"Low"

(30%)


Observation Level[]

Level 1 (1 Section unlocked): WorkSpeedIcon Speed Rate +3

Level 2 (2 Sections unlocked): WorkSuccessIcon Success Rate +3%

Level 3 (3 Sections unlocked): WorkSpeedIcon Speed Rate +3

Level 4 (All details unlocked): WorkSuccessIcon Success Rate +3%

Unlocks E.G.O. Weapon, Suit and Gift 'Pink'.

E.G.O. Equipment[]

E.G.O. Weapon Pink
EGOWeaponPinks
Pink
Grade: Cost: Max Amount: Damage: Attack Speed: Range: Observation Level:
Risk Aleph ALEPH EBoxIcon 222 1 WhiteDamageTypeIcon White
20-24
Normal Very Long 4
Requirements: Agent Level 5
PrudenceIcon Prudence Level 5
Special Information
Details Special Ability
"Pink is considered to be the color of warmth and love, but is that true?

Can guns really bring peace and love?"

None
Notes

E.G.O. Suit Pink
EGOSuitPinks
Pink
Grade: Cost: Max Amount: RedDamageTypeIcon RED Defense: WhiteDamageTypeIcon WHITE Defense: BlackDamageTypeIcon BLACK Defense: PaleDamageTypeIcon PALE Defense:
Risk Aleph ALEPH EBoxIcon 120 1 0.5
Endured
0.3
Resistant
0.4
Resistant
1.0
Normal
Observation Level: 4 Requirements: Agent Level 5
FortitudeIcon Fortitude Level 5
Special Information
Details Special Ability
"A pink military uniform.

Its pockets allow the wearer to carry various types of ammunition.

It soothes the wearer; they say pink provides psychological comfort to many people."

None
Notes

E.G.O. Gift Pink
EGOGiftPinks

Pink (Head 2)

Effects: MovementSpeedIcon Movement Speed +5, Attack Speed +5
Increases the damage of this Abnormality's weapon by 15% when the corresponding Abnormality’s armor is equipped

Drop Chance: 1%

Observation Level: 4

Story[]

ArmyInBlackPortrait

Army In Black's encyclopedia portrait

"This Abnormality was created with the ideas provided by 'Tumblbug Backer 문정호 (Moon Jeong-ho)' "

"This Abnormality takes the form of humanoid creatures in pink equipment. Its intellectual capacity is high enough that it can verbally converse with human beings. At the very least, it seems friendly during observation and work. It has identified itself as a special force from (Redacted) and uses the pronoun “we” when referring to itself. It has continuously shown positive intentions to help humanity."

<Audio Record from First Contact with the Abnormality>
"(Omitted)
Serena: Well, I feel threatened because you’re armed. That bright pink outfit’s disturbing as well. It doesn’t belong in a place like this.
- What’s your opinion on the nature of humans, Miss Serena?
Serena: ...I think it depends on a person’s experience. Why do you ask?
- It is a highly debatable topic, but this is what we think we should do. If a person is good from the start, we protect their good heart. If a person is bad from the start, we will make a good heart out of them and protect that heart.
Serena: How are you going to do that? 
- We can see the color of humanity’s hearts. The color of the human heart is pink, and by wearing the same color, we can blend in with people’s minds. We will gladly get dirty for the sake of the goodhearted.
Serena: Wait, you’ll get dirty instead of the people? Is that actually a thing that’s possible? 
- Indeed it is.
Serena: I’m sorry, but I just can’t trust you or what you say. It’s rather suspicious that you can just “see” the color of someone’s heart. 
- If anything happens, just call us, ma’am.
(End of recording)"

"Following what was stated in the recording, the Abnormality’s will to help others is solid. We have yet to grasp detailed information around this Abnormality. Perhaps actually asking it for help could aid in learning more. However, just like any other Abnormality, we shouldn’t blindly trust it. I plan to have a suppression team ready while I pretend to ask it for help."

"So a lot’s happened up to now. To summarize the whole thing, this Abnormality is the best thing we’ve ever had here. A few months ago, I took a chance asking this Abnormality for help, and ever since I’ve been using it. I’ve gotten help from it about (Redacted) times by now. My efficiency at work has gotten so much better too. At this point, just looking at something pink makes me feel better. Those creatures bolster in a way even the greatest leaders can’t match. This Abnormality will greatly improve our employees’ quality of life."

<Excerpt from an Audio Record>
"Serena: You can do it again today, right?
- Yes, the human heart is pink, and we wear the same color. We will drive away bad thoughts.
Serena: You hear that? Yes, it’s still in the best condition. We can put this Abnormality to good use again in our next suppression. They’re so much better than human soldiers. Perhaps we should positively consider putting them as our special suppression team. On a side note, they seem to have gotten a bit darker in color, but I don’t think it’s anything to lose sleep over. 
- The human heart... it’s... we must... clean...
- Even... the smallest speck... of evil... must... be cleaned... 
Serena: It seems a bit less... energetic than usual. Though it’ll be fine, I think.
(End of recording)"

<Urgent Report of the Incident related to Army in Pink>
"We’ve filed this urgent report due to the drastic change in Army in Pink. We’re still trying to grasp exactly what happened. A total of (Redacted) employees have passed away. The following audio is a recording of the assumed first casualty, employee Serena.

(Audio Recording)
Serena: An Abnormality has broken out again in the (Redacted) section. I’d like to ask if you could help us out again.
- Yes... we, the Army in Black... blend into the human heart... and drive away good thoughts... 
Serena: ...Hold on. What? That’s not your line. 
- The human heart... is black... we must... regularly... clean... 
Serena: What are you talking about? You’re creeping me out, man.
- We’ll protect you with our black love.
Serena: Stop, I’ll call the suppression team... If you move even an inch I swear... 
- We salute you, ma’am...
(The recording abruptly ends after the sound of a huge explosion)"

Flavour Text[]

  • "Army in Black tells <name> all about love."
  • "Army in Black’s goal is to make sure goodhearted people are safe."
  • "<name> feels hope from seeing Army in Black’s friendly color."

Trivia[]

  • This Abnormality is based on the idea of Tumblbug backer '문정호(Moon Jeong-ho)'
  • Before getting Observation Level 3, this Abnormality is called Army In Pink.
  • This is the first Abnormality to have two risk levels ( Risk ZayinZAYIN, Risk Aleph ALEPH) assigned to one Abnormality, but due to its displayed features and details, it is usually classified as Risk Aleph ALEPH.
    • Because of its Risk Zayin ZAYIN class when in containment, it does not give the same amount of XP that an Risk Aleph ALEPH would (Most likely a bug).
    • It seems to primarily appear in the selection phase more often on earlier days as opposed to later days, like a Risk Zayin ZAYIN class (Most likely a bug).
  • This is technically the first 'Risk Zayin ZAYIN' Abnormality that can breach containment.
  • This is also presently the only 'Risk Zayin ZAYIN' Abnormality that can have Qliphoth Overloads, which are normally only present on Risk Waw WAW and Risk Aleph ALEPH Abnormalities. However, this abnormality acts more like an ALEPH abnormality, so it's not strange seeing this happen.
  • This is the only abnormality that can HPHealing SPIcon Heal employees during Netzach's Sephirah Meltdown.

Gallery[]

ZAYIN Army In Black - Don't Touch Me - Fairy Festival - Mirror of Adjustment - Old Faith and Promise - One Sin and Hundreds of Good Deeds - Opened Can of Wellcheers - Plague Doctor - We Can Change Anything - You Must Be Happy - You're Bald...
TETH 1.76 MHz - Beauty and the Beast - Behavior Adjustment - Bloodbath - Crumbling Armor - Fragment of the Universe - Forsaken Murderer - Grave of Cherry Blossoms - Luminous Bracelet - Meat Lantern - Old Lady - Ppodae - Punishing Bird - Skin Prophecy - Scorched Girl - Spider Bud - The Heart of Aspiration - Theresia - Today's Shy Look - Standard Training-Dummy Rabbit (Tutorial Exclusive) - Void Dream - The Lady Facing the Wall
HE All-Around Helper - Child of the Galaxy - Der Freischütz - Funeral of the Dead Butterflies - Giant Tree Sap - Happy Teddy Bear - Laetitia - Nameless Fetus - Notes from a Crazed Researcher - Porccubus - Portrait of Another World - Red Shoes - Rudolta of the Sleigh - Scarecrow Searching for Wisdom - Schadenfreude - Shelter from the 27th of March - Singing Machine - The Snow Queen - Warm-Hearted Woodsman
WAW Alriune - Backward Clock - Big and Will be Bad Wolf - Big Bird - Clouded Monk - Dimensional Refraction Variant - Dream of a Black Swan - Express Train to Hell - Flesh Idol - Il Pianto della Luna - Judgement Bird - Little Red Riding Hooded Mercenary - Parasite Tree - Queen Bee - Snow White's Apple - The Burrowing Heaven - The Dreaming Current - The Firebird - The King of Greed - The Knight of Despair - The Little Prince - The Naked Nest - The Queen of Hatred - Yang - Yin
ALEPH Apocalypse Bird - Blue Star - CENSORED - Melting Love - Nothing There - The Mountain of Smiling Bodies - The Silent Orchestra - WhiteNight~(Apostles)
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