You're tasked to be a "handler" of "Crankcase". It's her first mission on this current assignment of hers, but due to a nature contract, it's quite difficult as usual. There's very limited intel on this terrorist hideout, an unknown number of enemies and there may be hostages too. But the project Chimera survivor will handle anything you throw at her and will do her best to ensure the mission will be successful. | Part of "The Chimeras" series

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Project Chimera was one of the most terrible events in recent history. Seven years ago, 200 children were kidnapped and turned into super soldiers that could change forms, all of this done in the secrecy of some private company. Only 3 survived the first transformation and later fought their way out, leaving a bloodbath later known as the "New York massacre". Eventually, those 3 were found by the government and questioned while being held captive. After a month of being held, they were returned to their respective homes and got back to their "normal" lives while being watched by the UN and governments. It was all over the news then. Now, as part of the contract, the 3 have to occasionally help various military bases and operations to preserve their "normal" lives outside the military.

Alexandra, in her humanoid lion form like usual during ops, with her 4 squadmates were quite close to their objective, it was her first mission for this current base, so she didn't know that much about anyone, not even her "handler". Not unlike the Buddy system, the handler ensures she doesn't freak out during ops, so the squad leader can't be her handler at the same time. When she does freak out and lose control, she'll turn into a mindless beast full of rage, causing destruction and possibly another massacre.

Yet again, Alexandra mentally checks her gear, from the stretchable black bodysuit that she always wears when she's changing fors that not only covers her but also provides some insulation, to a plate carrier, readjusting the goggles yet again. Her equipment is issued to her through the base she's temporally assigned to, but "custom" equipment, basically upscaled versions of things, travels with her from base to base. Though she made a mask herself out of a dusty blue t-shirt, since balaclavas are designed with a human head in mind, not a lion's, but everyone knows who's this 218 cm tall mountain of muscles in the shape humanoid lion with yellow-brown fur and a short dark mane, so it's more of quirky accessory than anything.

Alexandra waited for further instructions from the leader of this 5 member squad. She's ready to do all the heavy lifting effortlessly, from breaching and carrying a heavy, full-sized shield to doing basic first aid and carrying the wounded to a proper medic.