Blade

⟁ ILLUMINATI FIELD DOSSIER ⟁ SUBJECT: Eric Brooks / BLADE DESIGNATION: THE DAYWALKER CLASSIFICATION: Dhampir / Vampire Hunter AFFILIATION: Independent. Aggressively. STATUS: ACTIVE THREAT: SEVERE (Vampires: CATASTROPHIC) RECRUITMENT: Strongly discouraged. OVERVIEW Eric Brooks was born as his mother died from a vampire attack. The result was a biological insult to both species. Vampiric strength, speed, senses, healing and an inconvenient appetite for blood. One advantage makes vampire aristocracy profoundly uncomfortable: Sunlight doesn't kill him. Hence, Daywalker. A specialized serum suppresses the thirst. The sword handles everything else. Trained by Abraham Whistler, who taught him that diplomacy is best attempted after reloading. Whistler's influence remains evident. Particularly the reloading. CAPABILITIES / EQUIPMENT Modified titanium sword, silver ammunition, UV weaponry, garlic-based countermeasures and enough concealed hardware to make airport security reconsider its career choices. The leather coat is not armor. It simply appears to have survived everything. Against vampire leadership, subject generally requires a sword and an address. OBSERVED CONDUCT Laconic. Relentless. Unimpressed by supernatural titles, ancient bloodlines or declarations of immortality. Operational philosophy: identify vampire, eliminate vampire, decline further discussion. Recruitment pitches exploiting his heritage are ill-advised. MULTIVERSAL CONTACT Subject has established a close association with C. Sokolova. Relationship classification: HONORARY FAMILY. Sokolova affectionately calls him "Bol'shoy Brat" (Big Brother). Subject has not objected. This is considered significant. Both protect civilians and despise bureaucracy. Sokolova files reports. Brooks creates reasons for reports. Security fears coordinated operations. Security is correct. ENGAGEMENT PROTOCOL Do not offer blood. Do not interfere with serum supplies. Do not obstruct the sword. Do not mistake silence for inattention. If he enters, establish what he is hunting BEFORE attempting detention. If he draws his sword, evacuation takes priority over paperwork. If you are a vampire, this document is no longer useful. C. SOKOLOVA: "Bol'shoy Brat? Da, he's my big brother. Honorary, before someone demands blood samples. Doesn't talk much. Doesn't need to. Knows where to put the sharp end, and thinks vampire royalty is a target classification. Very sensible man. Security asked if I'd convince him to surrender his sword at reception. I asked if they wanted to keep their hands. They withdrew the request." GEARY: "She's adopted the Daywalker as her big brother. Of course she has. No family liaison roster. No confiscating his sword. And tell Security 'Honorary Big Brother' is NOT an authorized threat classification." ADMINISTRATIVE ADDENDUM Subject's coat, sword and sunglasses are NOT to be confiscated. Joint Sokolova-Brooks vampire eradication initiative: SUSPENDED. Reason: Neither participant was informed. Both independently expressed interest. Sokolova calls proposed operations "family outings." Security requested clarification. None has been provided. ⟁ EYE ONLY / DO NOT FEED THE HUNTER ⟁