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“ | About now, I'm thinking old TJ has to be regretting that witty line of his: "Is that the best you got, Ultratech?" I mean, who says things like that? And that name! "TJ Combo", what's up with that? Uh, how about "Sir Punchalot", or "Dr. Jab", or, oh wait wait I know: "Mr. Fist"? Pft, loser. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one to talk. It's hard to go by "Ben" when you look like I do. But you know what? I like this new me - stronger, faster, burnier. Ultratech has a plan. And if these pinheads would give it some thought, they'd see they're on the wrong side. But if they really wanna fight it, who am I to complain? It just means I get to have more fun. So bring 'em all on! You know how the saying goes - play with fire... well, you know the rest. | „ |
| ~ Cinder[1] |
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“ | I would not want to be you today! | „ |
| ~ Cinder's Intro Quote |
Summary
Cinder is a hybrid created by Ultratech as the result of Project Cinder, a program meant to uplift humans by combining their genes with Glacius's DNA. He was previously known as Ben Ferris, an agent of the Special Forces who turned to corporate espionage looking for more challenging experiences. It was just a matter of time before he landed a contract on Ultratech, but for the first time he met his match in ARIA, who captured him and reveled that this mission was part of her schemes since the beginning. The AI was impressed by Ben's constant attempt to improve himself over the years, and chose him to be the first product of the Cinder Project, apparently perfectioned after many failed attempts.
And so Ben Ferris was reborn as Cinder, a humanoid able to generate pure plasma who quickly became the best among Ultratech's agents. Thrilled by his newfound powers, Cinder eagerly follows ARIA's orders as long as it means having fun, often battling or executing the enemies of Ultratech. However, his loyalty to the company is all but solid, as Cinder is first and foremost moved by selfish motives and plans to overthrow ARIA at some point.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At least 9-B, likely higher
Name: Ben Ferris, codename "Cinder"
Origin: Killer Instinct
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human-Alien Hybrid, Ultratech Agent
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts, Acrobatics, Weapon Proficiency (Because of his past as a soldier), Stealth Mastery, Self-Sustenance (Type 2), Plasma Manipulation, Fire Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation (Via Pyrobomb and Fission), Adhesive Manipulation (Via Pyrobomb), limited Flight (Via Afterburner), Status Effect Inducement (Via Burnout), Absorption (His body can absorb fire), limited Hacking (Knows how to shut down the Fulgores remotely), Shadow Energy Manipulation, Damage Boost (Via Fired Up. Can also use Shadow Energy to increase the properties of his special attacks), Resistance to Heat
Various forms of Healing, Damage Boost, Power Modification (Fragile Mirror), Energy Manipulation, Probability Manipulation, Status Effect Inducement (Staggering status), Invulnerability, Power Nullification (Embalmed Wolf Heart)
Various forms of Healing, Resurrection, Life Manipulation (Life Ember and Mummy Talisman), Damage Boost, Damage Reduction, Energy Manipulation, Probability Manipulation (Demon Talismans), Nanotechnology, Power Bestowal/Status Effect Inducement (Moldy, Odorous and Embalmed Lizard Foot), Information Analysis (Recon Array Mk I), Purification, Corruption, Absorption (Veins and Lungs of Gargos), Precognition (Eye of Gargos), Statistics Amplification (Spirit and Flesh of Gargos)
Multiple Selves (Type 3), Statistics Amplification (Attack and Defense), Damage Boost, Rage Power and Reactive Power Level (Lion Spirit), Limited Intangibility/Speed Amplification (Owl Spirit), Poison Manipulation (Snake Spirit), Absorption (Vampire Bat Spirit), Status Effect Inducement (Staggering status), Minor Power Nullification and Healing (Exemplar Spirit), Damage Reduction (Ward Spirit) and more
Attack Potency: At least Wall level+, likely higher (Matched[2] Glacius and easily destroyed[3] two special Fulgore units)
Speed: Massively Hypersonic Combat Speed (Kept up with Glacius and the Fulgores)
Lifting Strength: Class 100 (Comparable to Sabrewulf and Mira)
Striking Strength: At least Wall level+, likely higher
Durability: Wall level+, likely higher (Able to withstand hits from the Fulgores)
Stamina: At least Athletic, likely Superhuman (A highly trained fighter, who might also be able to engage Mimics in battle for 60 minutes straight like other Ultratech agents)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically, Several Meters with ranged attacks, up to Planetary with Optional Equipment.
- Containment Suit: A suit constructed by ARIA that allows Cinder to manipulate[4] and unleash his normally uncontrollable plasma energy. It features of a reactor-like component on the back and several pieces that cover Cinder's shoulders, flanks, knees, hands, feet and face.
Optional Equipment:
- Fulgore Controller: A device that was used to enslave Aganos's mind.[5]
Intelligence: Gifted (Spent 10 years[4] in Special Forces. Extremely talented in corporate espionage, having earned millions of dollars and seeing them just as a symbol of his success, as he constantly tried to improve himself over the course of his life. ARIA recognizes and praises his skill and dedication[6], and considers him her best agent[7]. Combined kickboxing techniques and a variety of superpowers to develop his own fighting style. Is a skilled bargainer. During the war against Gargos he partook in many different missions around the world, battling groups of Mimics, Omens and other creatures from the Astral Plane, as well as rescuing civilians caught up in the disorders)
Weaknesses: None notable.
Combat Traits:
- Fired Up: A special state that augments the properties of Cinder's special attacks. It is marked by flames burning bright on Cinder's body, which douse once an enhanced attack is performed, and is restored after a few seconds.
- Burnout: A status effect applied by Cinder when he lands Fission and Inferno, consisting in the opponent's upper and/or lower body being set on fire for a limited time. Throwing punches and kicks when the respective body part is aflame will fan the fire, extending the duration of the Burnout.
- Third Degree: A combination of three punches delivered in quick succession. It comes in three different versions, varying in speed and power.
- Crossfire: Cinder turns around and delivers a reverse backflip kick. This attack can also be performed in mid-air.
- Pyrotechnics: Cinder detonates all the Pyrobombs on the battlefield.
Cinder grabs the opponent and punches them thrice, knocking them down.
- Pyrobomb: Cinder tosses a small, sticky blob of plasma that explodes after awhile, unless detonated via Pyrotechnics. The Fired Up and Shadow versions are bigger and stronger.
- Fireflash: Cinder performs a backflip and delivers a rising kick which leaves a fiery trail behind. The Fired Up version is followed by a pillar of fire erupting from the ground, while the Shadow version increases the power of the attack.
- Trailblazer: Cinder tucks into a ball and dashes forward, upward or downward like a meteor. The Shadow version is stronger.
- Afterburner: Cinder can perform a second dash in any direction after hitting the opponent. Fired Up allows Cinder to perform a third dash.
- Inferno: Cinder releases a stream of fire from the palms of his hands. The Fired Up version has increased range, while the Shadow version is ejected in a wave pattern, with increased strength and range.
- Fission: Cinder claps his hands together and generates a small explosion. This technique can also be used as a feint. The Fired Up and Shadow versions produce a stronger and bigger explosion.
- Pyromania: Cinder focuses his powers and temporarily enters a permanent Fired Up state.
Cinder is mostly a physical fighter who utilizes kickboxing techniques enhanced by his fiery powers to put pressure on the opponent, knowing that simply making contact with his body can be dangerous to most. Cinder never distances himself too much from the enemy, and tends to stay rather close even when using ranged attacks. Another part of his tactic is to use his great agility and wide variety of movement options to circle around the battlefield or through the air, attacking from different angles and disorienting the opponent while dodging their attacks.
Combos
Ben Ferris was permanently altered by Project Cinder, to the point that he retains an only approximate anthropomorphic appearance. His body doesn't require[6] nutritional sustenance anymore, and spontaneously generates seemingly unextinguishable amounts of pure plasma and fire, which need to be kept under control by a special suit.
Cinder is obviosuly immune to its own products, but has also demonstrated to be resistant to other sources of heat. He was unaffected[3] by the special Fulgores' Plasma Storm, and was the first being after Tusk to wield[8] Warg-Gram, as the sword heats itself up to high temperatures whenever anyone but the immortal barbarian wields it.
Shadow Energy is a source of power mainly found in the Astral Plane, but it also exists in limited quantities within the inhabitants of the Mundane Plane. However, only very few people are able to harness and manipulate such energy. Its most basic property is to passively increase one's statistics proportionally to the amount of Shadow Energy they own. Shadow Energy is very malleable and can be used for a variety of purposes, although only expert wielders, such as the Shadow Lords, are able to use its full potential.
Cinder possesses rudimentary knowledge of how to manipulate Shadow Energy, thus he can only use it to enhance the strength and properties of his Special Moves, turning them into Shadow Moves. Initially these attacks were depicted as marked by a dense and iridescent trail that followed the user, but it was later changed into a purple aura that surrounds the user entirely.
Although it never leaves the user's body under normal conditions, there is an unknown limit to how many times an individual can summon this energy to perform Shadow Moves, before needing to let it recharge, a thing that can also happen in the midst of a battle. The only known downside of emptying one's reserves of Shadow Energy is the inability to perform Shadow Moves, as strength and other statistics don't seem to be affected by this temporary loss.
![[9]](/wiki/File:LastShadowEnergy.gif "LastShadowEnergy.gif (7.25 MB)")
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References
- ↑ Cinder's Trailer
- ↑ Killer Instinct (2017) Issue #2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Killer Instinct (2017) Issue #3
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Killer Instinct (2013) - Cinder's Story Mode
- ↑ Killer Instinct (2013) - Aganos's Story Mode
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ultratech File - Cinder
- ↑ Killer Instinct (2013) - Hisako's Story Mode
- ↑ KI Novella Chapter 4- Conflux
- ↑ Killer Instinct (2013) - Shadow Lords - Ending
Notable Matchups
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Discussions
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