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Character: Dr. Dmitri Yuriev
Age: appears in his late 30-50s (approximately 2-3 centuries old)
Series: Xenosaga I-III (the video game series)
Position: Clone Councilor
Canon: Spoilers for the entire series.
Xenosaga is set roughly 5000 years ahead in a future where the Internet is as abundant as the air, where star travel is as normal as airplanes, and appearance and age are becoming a concern of the past due to incredible medical advances. The human race is beset by extra-dimensional alien forms, such as the Gnosis, and overrun by religious fanatics, biologically engineered weapons and revolutionary scientists and hackers. It's a tough place to live: we recommend you take one of the ever-popular mecha or a few Ethers (more commonly known as spells) to fight your way to your way to safety.
Dmitri Yuriev is a powerful politician and scientist. As the head of the Salvators, one of the largest political factions created for the rights of genetically modified humans in the Galactic Senate and one of the top genetic experts, he is a powerful manipulator of humanity in many of its forms. He is the designer and biological father of the URTV's--genetically modified humans with the capacity to create waves to combat an extra-dimensional threat known as U-DO--of which Jr. was the 666th and leader. Often appearing impersonal, arrogant and critical of those around him, he strives to present himself at his best at all times, to abusing anti-aging drugs to attempt to appear young forever. It is all part of an act carefully contrived over several decades to conceal his true goal: to gain the power of U-DO with his own and become God.
Yuriev is taken after his demise in episode III. Mentions of Jr. and Wilhelm made with permission of the players.
Sample post:
Greetings, campers, counselors, and other...inhabitants of Camp Fuck U Die, the rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.
You'll have to forgive me my little joke. I've always wanted to say that. But you look so unsurprised by it--ah, well. I suppose that it was simply too much to hope for in a group of mostly teenagers. Hormonal and angry and not much else, usually. I must admit, in my experience, the older children get, the more willful and moody that they act--sensitive, even. And they get even more so when they think that they're different from the others. Which is why, I suppose the director went to the trouble of contacting and hiring me, an expert scientist doing something that's like hand-holding as the counselor of "troubled" teens. But, I do suppose I have a contract to fulfill to pay for "services rendered" to get out of here alive, so counseling it will have to be.
For those of you that do not know me, allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Dmitri Yuriev, scientist and former head of the Salvator faction. I am also the man with the singular honor of being the new counselor for the Salvators among you. Or, if you prefer, I believe the director mentioned that the term "clone" was still in use at this time. In either case, I am well versed in the concerns of such children, as you could say their development has become my specialty throughout the years. I especially am proud of my talents in the fields of nurturing singular talents and teamwork. Just look at what independent people my children grew up to be, after all. Why, they even have their own galaxy wide corporations and they go around saving pepole on a regular basis. I'm very proud of how much they've grown, of course.
But in any case, you're all free to stop by for a free checkup and a chat. I am most concerned with the Salvators, of course, but I don't mind speaking with those who wish to meet me. I'd like to get to know everyone a little better. And I see a few, ah, familiar faces, who I'd love to get caught up with. You all look just like you haven't aged a day and I would love to hear how you've been doing. Do stop by at any time you can. And don't be afraid of the decor: the rack came with the room and I'm just using it as a exam table until I can find a replacement. So, please feel free to stop by the labs, and see what's on the slab...
...I see you shivering in anticipation.
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