Gen

Gen
Title	Branch Leader
Hometown	Heliseum
Current Residence	Savage Terminal
Gender	Male
Race	Nova
Affiliations	Shadowdealers Cadena
Minions	Savage Terminal branch of the Shadowdealers
Enemies	Gerand Darmoor High Flora Mr. Hazard
Status	Alive
Name (Other Servers)
KoreaMS	겐 (Gen)
JapanMS	ゲン (Gen)
TaiwanMS	肯 (Ken)
MapleSEA	Gen
Voice Actors
GlobalMS	Michael "Popeye" Vogelsang

Gen is the branch leader of the Savage Terminal Shadowdealers and Cadena's mentor.

Story

Fall of Heliseum

Many decades ago, Magnus - on Darmoor's orders - took the Specter army and sacked the Nova capital of Heliseum. During the battle, every member of the Nova royal family was killed except for the princess, who was rescued by the General of the Nova army. As she had been critically wounded from Magnus' attack, the Nova General brought her to Gen, the Savage Terminal branch leader of the Shadowdealers, a trade organization that specialized in black market merchandise. Gen treated her injuries with a special medicine, but the side effects of such a strong medicine put her into a coma for many decades.

Training Cadena

When the princess finally woke up, she was shocked to learn from Gen that her family had been killed and her city taken by Magnus. Gen explained to her that he had only saved her because he had owed a debt to the Nova General, but with her awakening, his obligation had been fulfilled, and so he told her that she would need to learn to fend for herself. Vowing never to be weak again, the princess chose to reinvent herself by taking on the new name of Cadena and wielding chains as her new weapon. Because her horns, wings, and tail got in the way of her chains, she decided to cut them off and let her pain serve as a reminder that she would never be helpless again, after which she decided to climb to the top of the Shadowdealers' chain of command.

One day, Cadena woke up screaming from a nightmare about Magnus's attack on Heliseum and decided to go outside for some air. There, she found a group of Hoodlums loitering around and decided to entertain herself by stealing their money. The angry Hoodlums immediately picked a fight with Cadena, who easily defeated them and returned back to the hideout for an important meeting. Back at the hideout, Gen reprimanded her for fighting without profit, which was one of the Shadowdealer rules. He made her review the rulebook, after which he quizzed her on the rules and maxims. Satisfied with her performance, he gave her medicine in order to treat her wounds from the fight. After taking her medicine, she reported back to Gen, who taught her several new moves that would aid her on her first few missions. He then told her to go see the Papyrus Brothers, who would assign her first mission, after which he left Savage Terminal to attend a meeting at Shadowdealer Headquarters. At the meeting, Gen met with the Shadowdealer High Council, which approved the petition of Mr. Hazard to take control of Gen's branch, as Hazard had claimed that Savage Terminal was under a threat of attack.

After Gen returned to Savage Terminal, he revealed what had happened to the others and explained that though he didn't like the arrangement any more than they did, they all needed to cooperate with Hazard and his cronies until the situation deescalated. He also told Cadena that based on how things were going, there wasn't much for her to gain by staying, and so he gave her permission to leave if she so desired. However, Cadena refused and reminded Gen that she still had things to learn from him first. Gen was pleased by her loyalty and gave her a special mission to investigate Mr. Hazard, suspecting that there was a spy within their branch, as there was no other way that Hazard could have taken over so easily. He told her to come to the Back Alley late that night, where a fellow Shadowdealer would fill her in on the details. With that, he taught her the new skills that she had wanted to learn from him.

Defeating Mr. Hazard

On Gen's orders, Cadena and the Shadowdealers' subject matter expert, Coney, infiltrated Mr. Hazard's base and discovered that Hazard's cronies were experimenting on animals with chemical reagents. When Cadena and Coney reported this, Gen told Coney to return to the hideout and analyze the reagents. After Coney left, Gen told Cadena that he had looked through Hazard's trade log and had determined that a suspicious trade would be taking place later that night. He asked her to spy on the trade in order to determine who the vendors were. Using a reagent that Gen had given her, Cadena transformed into one of Hazard's cronies, though shes was nevertheless forced to resort to violence when the cronies discovered her deception. After defeating the cronies, Cadena managed to obtain the shipment, containing a document called Report X.

At the Back Alley, Gen was unhappy that she had resorted to force, as it would mean that Mr. Hazard would soon learn about the altercation. Nevertheless, he took the report from her and called Coney to decipher the code that it was written in. Together, Cadena and Coney determined that Report X-9 was a blueprint for a bioweapon called the Heliogene Device. Based on the schematics, it appeared to be a bomb made from a type of bioenergy, and Coney realized that it was likely what the animal experiments had been for. Gen concluded that Hazard's scheme was to sell dangerous weapons to the warmongers of the galaxy. Coney told them that the good news was that they knew why Hazard had picked Savage Terminal, as according to Report X-9, the weapon parts needed were scattered all over Savage Terminal, with the report showing exactly where they could find each part, meaning that they had a chance to prevent the Heliogene Device from being built if they could get the parts first. Cadena asked why they had to stop it in the first place, as she assumed that Hazard would leave after he finished building it, and so Coney explained that creating the Heliogene Device would destroy Savage Terminal., as when the device was detonated, it would release a powerful, poisonous gas, similar to the poison gas released by the reagent lifeforms, but on a much stronger level. Gen realized that Mr. Hazard had been planning to destroy them all along, and that the competing Shadowdealer crew was just a ruse to cover the bigger operation. They decided to gather their team and invade Mr. Hazard's hideout with full force while Cadena gathered the remaining weapon parts to use as proof of Hazard's atrocities.

After Cadena obtained most of the weapon parts, she rushed to Hazard's hideout after learning that Coney and his team had been captured. As she prepared to fight her way through, Gen and the Papyrus Brothers arrived to back her up, having defeated their captors. Gen told her to sneak through the back in order to stop Hazard while they covered her. Just then, the Popoh bird which she had freed appeared and led her through a secret entrance to Hazard's lair. Cadena then managed to defeat Mr. Hazard and destroy the Heliogene Device. In the aftermath of the battle, Hazard's treachery was laid bare to the Council. Though no one knew what happened to him afterwards, his reign of terror over Savage Terminal was finally over. In Hazard's absence, Gen had found himself at the top of a large and lucrative trade empire, although most of the money had gone into repairing the hideout and paying for his crew's medical bills.

Saving Cadena

Some time later, Gen gave Cadena the details of her next mission. He explained that Mr. Hazard had been dealing with many partners that the Shadowdealers didn't approve of. The High Flora, in particular, were rumored to be some of his best customers, to whom he had given Vision Bomb tech. He told Cadena that she was to break into Hazard's old office and get his papers to confirm the rumors of his clients. He then introduced a special new recruit with whom Cadena would be completing the mission, which turned out to be the Popoh bird - a test subject of Mr. Hazard whom Cadena had saved. After clearing out the remaining guards, she entered Hazard's office and discovered a ledger containing the identities of Hazard's secret trading partners, along with a log of when and where he had met them. She returned to Gen, who was pleased by her success and told her that the Shadowdealer High Council was impressed by her actions, meaning that she ought to expect bigger and more dangerous missions in the future. He also told her that she would be taking over managing one of Mr. Hazard's contacts and referred her to the Papyrus Brothers for more information. On the Papyrus Brothers' instructions, Cadena traveled to the outskirts of Pantheon to pick up payment for a transaction, though she was surprised to find that the buyer was Magnus, who appeared with his Specter army. Cadena immediately recognized him as the man from her nightmares, the same one who had destroyed her life decades ago. She immediately charged at him, but Magnus easily defeated her, knocking her unconscious.

Cadena woke up at the hideout, where she found Gen tending to her wounds. He explained that he had followed her after hearing about her trade at Pantheon. He berated her for acting foolishly and told her that it was only through luck that he had been able to get her out safely. However, he suspected that Magnus may have figured out her true identity and advised her to leave Grandis for some time, as it would be safer for her not to be around any potential spies in the hideout. He also added that she had outgrown the Shadowdealers, and that training on her own was the best way for her to grow stronger, especially in a new world where she had no reason to hold back or fear getting noticed. Cadena was surprised by Gen's words and told him that she needed time to think about it. After some reflection, she realized that Gen was right, as being defeated by Magnus so easily, even after she had made so much progress, had made her realize that she still had a long way to go. After telling Gen that she would follow his advice, he directed her to the Great Temple at Pantheon, where she was to go through the Interdimensional Portal. He told her that the Heliseum branch of the Shadowdealers would be in touch soon in order to help her out. Soon after, a Shadowdealer named Romero radioed her and explained that he had made all the necessary arrangements for her passage to the Great Temple. She traveled to Pantheon and entered the Great Temple, where she met Fenelle. Before Fenelle could show her how to use the portal, Cadena felt a sudden rush of homesickness and ran back to Savage Terminal to say goodbye to Gen. Though he made fun of Cadena for her sentimentality, Gen told her to take care while in the new world and explained that he would tell the other Shadowdealers that he had sent her on a special mission in order to cover up her absence. During her travels, she honed much more of her power and eventually returned to Gen, who taught her the last of everything that he knew, after which he warned her that she would soon need to create new skills for herself if she wanted to become truly strong.

Meeting Kain

After leaving Toolen City, Kain arrived at Savage Terminal and was introduced by Cadena to Gen, who recognized Kain as the master Drakas, clarifying that by ‘master', he meant that Kain was the last of the Drakas, and though Gen wondered whether he ought to get involved in the matter, he explained that he had promised Amos that he would help Kain. Kain told him that he was looking to travel, and so Gen recommended that he go to Pantheon and use the Interdimensional Portal in order to reach Maple World. He also recommended that Kain pick a new name in order to lay low. He also suggested that Kain try to change his speaking style in order to better hide his identity.

Soon after, Kain was contacted by Gen, who told him that they had found a path to his hometown. Kain asked what had happened to his Drakas ally, Illin, who had given him the coordinates to his hometown in exchange for an introduction to the Shadowdealers. Gen told him that Illin had a plethora of information, though it was hard to meet with her because of her choker, which allowed the Drakas to track her location. Kain told him that with the Drakas gone, it shouldn't be a problem, but Gen revealed that the Drakas still existed.

Some time later, Gen contacted Kain and told him that they had found a lead on someone who could take care of the choker on Illin. However, he explained that Illin had rushed off to meet with them before the Shadowdealers could vet the source. Believing it to be a trap, Kain rushed to the old Drakas headquarters, where he found Illin dead.

Meeting Lara

After resolving the crisis in Narin, Lara was recommended by a shady merchant to meet with the Shadowdealers in order to learn more about her bell mysticant. He gave her a letter of introduction and directed her to Savage Terminal in order to meet with Gen. Lara soon arrived in Savage Terminal and met with Coney, who introduced her to Cadena. Upon showing her the letter of introduction, Cadena grew furious and used her chain to tear it up, telling Coney that the letter was a contract with Mr. Hazard. Suddenly Gen arrived and diffused the situation. After Cadena stormed off, Gen apologized for her behavior and explained that there had been a recent power struggle between the Shadowdealers, and though Gen had tried to clean up afterwards, the letter had seemed to slip by them. He took her back to his hideout, where he explained that Cadena was angry because Mr. Hazard had attempted a terrorist attack on the city. As the Shadowdealers dealt in equal transactions, he offered to tell her anything that she wanted to know as reparation for Cadena's behavior. Lara asked about the state of Grandis and learned that the Anima had vanished. She also learned about the Transcendents of Grandis, as well as the Overseers, who were said to have created the three worlds. Additionally, Gen told her about the Interdimensional Portal that led to Maple World, where Lara hoped to learn more about the bell. When Lara asked if he knew about the bell, Gen told her that their trade didn't cover restricted information, as it was beyond the scope of their equal transaction. When he offered to sell the information at an exorbitant price, Lara told him that she didn't have that kind of money and thanked him for his help.

Heliseum Reclamation HQ

Cadena received a message from Gen asking her to meet in the Back Alley. There, he told her of an opportunity to settle her grudge with Magnus and explained that the Nova were planning to launch an attack on Heliseum. After she expressed her interest, Gen told her that he would contact the Heliseum branch of the Shadowdealers and gave her a D-03 Transmitter. He told her to speak with Beldar in Pantheon and reminded her, above all, to never reveal her true identity.

Temple of Time

While exploring the Temple of Time, Cadena's memories were drained by Dodo. After being told by the Memory Keeper to return to where her adventure began, Cadena used her radio to contact Gen, who asked her why she had reached out to him, as she was supposed to be busy training in Maple World. Cadena noted that after meeting him, her whole life had become drastically different, as though she had been reborn. She told Gen that he had saved her and had helped her with her training, and had even accepted her as a member of the Shadowdealers. Gen joked that her time away had made her sentimental and explained that when the Nova General had brought her to their hideout, they hadn't even been sure that she would survive her injuries. He added that the powerful medicine that they had given to her had been meant to help her sleep and eat, though it had also caused her to sleep for a long time. When she had awoken, they had discovered that she had sustained more than just her physical injuries, as she would fly into a rage at the slightest provocation. Gen added that it was all that they could do to keep her calm, to which Cadena pointed out that she had come a long way since then. Gen agreed and told her that he hoped that it meant that she would be willing to help them in the future, though he would say goodbye for now. Before ending the call, he told her that he'd be waiting if she ever wanted to come back.

Black Heaven

The day before the battle of Black Heaven, Cadena met Gen in the Back Alley. There, she told him that she was moving on, and that she wanted to say goodbye. Gen asked if she was still determined to go, to which Cadena replied that there were enemies to fight wherever she went, and that she believed that she could help people this way. She told Gen to consider it as the Shadowdealers expanding their territory, as there was a lot of potential in Maple World. Gen told her that it seemed like she could take care of herself, given her recent battles, and wished her luck, reminding her to take care, since he couldn't save her a third time. Just then, Coney arrived with the Papyrus Brothers and the Popoh bird. Coney asked Cadena why she hadn't told them about her leaving, as they were supposed to have each other's backs. Regardless, he told Cadena that she would do great in the battle, as she was the hero of the day. Cadena simply laughed and explained she was just looking for a worthy opponent, to which Coney told her that it didn't seem as though she had found one yet. With that, the Shadowdealers bid Cadena farewell.

Aftermath

After the battle of Tenebris, Cadena returned to Gen's hideout, where she reunited with Gen and Coney. Gen asked Cadena how her time in Maple World had been, as the look in her eyes made it seem as though she had finally reached the level of strength that she wanted. Cadena told him that though she wasn't as strong as she wanted to be, she was now finally able to protect herself. Gen told her not to be humble, as he had heard about her role in defeating the Black Mage. Though he wanted to praise her, he reminded Cadena that she had only taken care of the problem in Maple World, and that Darmoor's threat to Grandis would result in things being much worse than they had been in Maple World. Cadena told him that it was to be expected, as the people of Grandis weren't as united as the people of Maple World. To solve that problem, Gen suggested that Cadena reveal herself as the princess of the Nova in order to rally forces into fighting back against the High Flora, as well as to organize an alliance similar to the one on Maple World. However, Cadena told him that she had already torn off her wings, tail, horns, and even her old name, and that she had lost all her connections to the royal bloodline. She also joked that leadership wasn't her strong suit, and that she was content to leave it to Kaiser as the Nova Guardian while she took care of the business side like a true Shadowdealer. She then told Gen that she was planning to see the Shadowdealer boss. Gen warned her that it could be dangerous, but she replied that nothing excited her as much as playing with danger.

NPC

Savage Terminal

Gen's Hideout

Gen
Quests involved	[Cadena] First Fighting Tactic [Cadena] Beginner's Luck [Cadena] Hazardous Materials [Cadena] Shadows in Turmoil [Cadena] Yesterday's Enemy, Today's Sitting Duck [Cadena] Skeletons in Hazard's Closet [Cadena] Farewell, Grandis [Cadena] Third Fighting Tactic [Cadena] Shadowdealer Emblem [Cadena] Silver Agent Emblem [Cadena] Eternal Shadowdealer Emblem [Cadena] Gold Agent Emblem [Lara] Don't Expect a Warm Welcome [Lara] The Shadowdealers' Info [Lara] The Numbers Don't Add Up
Location	Gen's Hideout

Back Alley

Gen
Quests involved	[Cadena] A Smelly Transaction [Cadena] Report X-9
Location	Back Alley

Old Storage Room

Gen
Quests involved	[Cadena] The Shadowdealer Code [Cadena] Seeking Treatment [Cadena] Rookie [Cadena] New World, New Skills
Location	Old Storage Room

Black Market

Gen
Quests involved	[Heliseum] Urgent Message [Heliseum] To Pantheon [Cadena]
Location	Black Market

Gallery

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