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With only 4 months into 2026, it already feels like a decade, given the recent events we're seeing online. But do you wanna know what else we plan to keep up as of late? That's right — ARTIST SUPPORT! ✨

Originally, this was supposed to be released during February, hence Partner Edition; however, due to said recent events — not all bad, just kept me busy — it had to be delayed until now. And today's post is no exception, because instead of just drawing their personas, I wanted to showcase their partners! Whether in fiction or based in real life, I love how they drew them, and now, y'all get to see them in my art style! 💙

Alaya gavan' is known for many things: kicking magical girl fascists, fighting off rival mercenaries, and even fighting off foes from other worlds entirely, but they are also one of the more diverse groups of mercenaries that BLACKLISTED, Nevada, and the world have seen!

And she is one of them, introducing Ayaka Maki! Born on July 23, 2001, and just like her older brother, she's not only one of the chillest operators within Lagunov's Defense Ballistics, but also one of the most flexible, providing both tech support and recon for the team. She's also one of the few transgender characters of the main cast, and we're really proud of introducing her early on in the story. We hope that y'all are looking forward to seeing her grow in the series, and yes, more chapters will come out as time goes on! 🏳️‍⚧️

You've heard of the underrated, older-sibling of the Sakura Sisters — Hanae Sakura from the JSDF, now get ready for her more well-known, equally badass younger sister: TEPACHE SAKURA, from Lagunov's Defense Ballistics!

Known to be a very quiet person, she tries to be as kind as she can after years of being a very easy person to anger — and just like Hanae, she has pale skin and long blonde hair, with her two face tattoos standing out that says "DEATH" and "DECAY" in English, and she has a fang on the right side of her mouth as opposed to her older sister who's fang pops out from the opposite side.

The one thing that these sisters also have in common are their fighting styles, both being incredibly deadly up-close to medium ranges — but Tepache takes the cake with this one as her powers allow her to summon as much ammo as she and her allies needed, ranging from specialized rounds to boxes worth of ammo, making her a formidable adversary in combat!

Whether patrolling the untamed landscapes of BLACKLISTED, Nevada with her friends and lovers, or simply humbling fascists around the globe — she's feared and respected by many for her combat prowess and arsenal of weapons ranging from her iconic AKS-74U to her crowd-clearing SPAS-12 and RPG-7, as well as her Beretta M9 and Bush Machete.

“Shotguns, scatterguns, boomsticks, whatever you call it — everyone has something to say about the good old smoothbore shooters. But if you think 12-gauge is all we need, then you're surely mistaken—everything from the commies of the Cold War to the lessons learned from weaponized greed—sometimes we need to turn it up beyond 12!” — Henry H. Gomez, THO Founder

TACTICAL HUNT ORGANISATION (THO, Super Shotgun): A 4-round, 6-gauge, pump-action super shotgun originally hailing from the Soviet Union, now proudly used by the most prideful hunters across the fields, whether it is used for riot-control as intended, or even used to break down armoured barricades, this is the shotgun to use!

Known as the ARK-CLASH (Clancy's Ludicrously Anarchistic Shotgun Handler), this Cold War Era super scattergun has seen extensive use by the Gomez family due to its unique uses and design.

ALL GROUPS-OF-INTEREST (G.O.Is, Super Shotgun): Speaking of, due to the overwhelming popularity of the super shotgun above, a lot of G.O.Is started requesting orders for a super shotgun of their own.

Ever since November 10, 1775, the US Marine Corps has had a legacy of having each other’s back—and never backing down, such as on the legendary battlefields like Guadalcanal, Chosin Reservoir, and Marjah in defense of their national interests.

And through necessary actions back home, enabling their own struggling communities to thrive once more—from then and now, every Marine is a United States Marine, fighting through every circumstance to continue the US advance.

And with this fucker around, you'll get there together—introducing the USMC's finest, Sergeant Caden Harley — a GWOT veteran with the skills and weapons to kick serious ass 😎

"Feared once, now honored across homes for hunting and various raids, the shotgun remains a very versatile and reliable option in clearing out tight spaces, by cleaning off some heads! 12-gauge slugs are great for that, but sometimes, you just need a little more kick."

ARMACOT-FARM: Also referred to as the Forward Assault Reinforced Mutiny, this is a 6-round, pump-action super shotgun loaded with 12-gauge magnum shells, ideal for taking down super combatants or mutated monstrosities against humanity as a whole.

Adopted in response to the 2010 Fusion Virus Outbreak, this super shotgun packs enough boom to take out even the biggest of threats, all while allowing the operator to safely dispatch a crowd when a situation goes FUBAR (based on the FABARM Professional STF-12)!

ARMACOT-DAMN: Dante's Absolutely Majestic Nailgun is a 4-round, semi-automatic, super shotgun loaded in 12-gauge magnum shells just like the FARM; however, while the former was designed to be used offensively, this shotgun works best defensively!

With an overall cost being cheaper than most of the shotguns in Arkingham, this super shotgun is a worthwhile consideration for every operator needing something both practical and capable of surviving the unknown (based on the Beretta A300 Ultima).

"Speed and skill matters, so why settle for one way when you can master both? Whether you need some more length or capacity to take down your target, we'll get you covered with our excellent menu of ranged perfection and suppression!" - Silas Silver

"Eniko": A 30-round, pistol-caliber carbine designed and considered as an upgrade to the Generic Armaments, "Compact Stoner", also known as the FPS (Fusil Portátil Stoner) Model PRM used by the Biotech Cooperations before and during the infamous 2010 Fusion Virus Outbreak; nowadays, the business, as well as the other G.O.Is in Arkingham started adopting this as their subweapon.

Ideal for personal defense in a combat team, or as a primary weapon as part of a mobile task force, this firearm is both highly customizable and highly reliable, allowing operators to easily clean out threats with ease, and precision!

"Thanatos": A 30/100-round, assault carbine rifle made from the blood of patriots and tyrants, this overly aggressive carbine comes with an extremely fast fire rate in a portable package; with an impressive 900 to 1200 RPM, you are not left begging for a bullet hose, because you are the bullet hose.

"Despite global warming kicking some of our asses, the winter is still unforgiving, but so is the resolve of the prepared. Resilience, adaptability, and evolution are some of the ways we face our endless challenges; when the frost settles and the air freezes, we'll help you pave the steps forward. What we provide today are not just weapons, they are the embodiment of the steadfast spirit of our species, forged to endure and triumph over any storm! – Silas Silver