WORLD OF CYBERWARFARE
I made this page to talk about my character Malmo, his alters, and the fictional country of Fegatto.
CONTENT WARNINGS: War, General Military Themes, Medical Malpractice, Physical & Mental Trauma, Guns & Other Weaponry, Religious Themes & Imagery, Internalized & Directly Faced Ableism]
Private Malmo
he/it/they
early-mid 40s
Malmo was drafted and forced into the Fegatto-Kanga war, and while he narrowly survives his body and mind are permanently damaged. Ashamed of both their scarring and their actions at war, Malmo spends most of its time in complete isolation. Their only interaction with the outside world is the chatrooms and forums they frequent online, where they take on several different personalities. They don't have any friends in the real world, and don't really go outside except to buy basic necessities. They are on disability, and do not work. They never take off their old uniform, and try to cover up as much of their body as possible. He hates loud noises and complusively keeps his ceiling fan on.
Ulysses
he/him
somewhere in his 50s
Ulysses was the first of Malmo's "personalities" to form. He often sabotages Malmo's online relationships, which is one of the reasons Malmo has split so many other times. Ulysses is an introject of a military nurse that Malmo knew at war. This was the nurse that tended to Malmo's intial near fatal wounds. However, he was a very cold man hardened by bloodshed and was not gentle in the slightest. He would berate and hurt Malmo without a care, and it is possible the reason his scars healed over poorly is due to the nurse's treatment.
Saint Tove
she/her
Over 500
The only one of Malmo's personalities that does not talk online, as she is nonverbal to almost everybody but Malmo. She was the second to form, as a coping mechanism against Ulysses. Saint Tove is an introjet of the saint that Malmo worshipped during his time at war and who he still believes is responsible for his survival. She is the Saint of Secrets and Mysteries. Along with being an introject, Malmo also leaves offerings to Saint Tove and has a small alter for her in his apartment.
Vuk
they/he
early-mid 40s
Vuk is a simple man, who really likes identifying different fish species. Also enjoys playing video games and smoking tobacco pipes. The first of Malmo's personalities to form specifically to talk to people online, and the third to form overall. Completely "fabricated identity", as he says he is a fisherman from Northern Fegatto. Personality-wise, he is the most similar to Malmo. He is sort of like Malmo before the war, or if he'd never gone into it in the first place. Likes to play first-person shooters to cope.
Seamus
they/them
18
Seamus is mentally Malmo's youngest personality, and was the fourth to form. Seamus is a result of Malmo being so cooped up, and their secret yearning to go out and socialize. Raves are common in Fegatto, and Seamus is constantly urging Malmo to go, and takes on the online identity of someone who parties a lot in West Fegatto, despite this being a lie. In general they are very carefree, and might come off as a little rude at first but overall mean well.
Sergeant Cybil
she/they
59
Cybil is an introject of a Sergeant that Malmo watched die during the war. This version of Sergeant Cybil is very idolized, and acts as a sort of protector figure in Malmo's psyche, and keeps some of their worst memories from them. However, she is also subtly manipulative, and is very controlling over how she and the other personalities are percieved. She is a butchbear lesbian, and very proud of it. She is also mostly responsible for getting Malmo to eat, even if it involves E-begging their online friends as they are very poor. She was the fifth to form.
Toulouse
he/she
mid-late 20s
The most recent of Malmo's personalities to form. Toulouse is a very friendly yet tired and depressive person. A big fan of cartoons, plushies, and warm blankets. She likes taking naps and sleeping away entire days, and when he's not sleeping he is sleepily browsing cyberspace. Toulouse is very touch-repulsed, and doesn't want to go outside any time soon. Often conflicts with Seamus and Vuk over this. Has been called "childish" by both Malmo and people online, so he's decided he doesn't like talking to people often.
The Country of Fegatto
Fegatto is a medium-sized country on the supercontinent of Fen. It shares this landmass with several other countries, including Kanga. The supercontinent shares all the same resources, so warfare in Fen is all about land dispuits. The country of Fegatto was originally run by a government collective known as just The Cabinet, but they were eventually executed by the people of Kanga. Post-war, Fegatto have begun to rebuild a more social economy based in autonomism.
National Bird: Aquila fasciata
National Fossil: Smilodon fatalis
National Flower: Nerium oleander
National Organ: The Liver
The Fegatto-Kanga War
As previously stated, all war in Fen is over land. Fegatto and Kanga had long been rivals, neighboring countries with high tensions over a particular estuary leading to the ocean. This eventually boils over when Kanga invades Fegatto after Fegatto's Cabinet continously threatens the Kanga citizens. Kanga decides to strike first, but Fegatto has no mercy for Kanga. Fegatto begins drafting as many able-bodied adults as they can, threatening prosecution, exile, and even execution to any who try evasion. Kanga and Fegatto are both heavily damaged by the war, which lasts for half a decade. Both of their governments end up in shambles, and it is up to the people to come to peace once there are no "leaders" left standing. However, there is still a great deal of rivalry and distrust between the people of Fegatto and Kanga.
