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[ Summary ]
Murders Association International Division (M.A.I.D.) is one of the internal organizations of AS.
M.A.I.D. is an all-female organization, mainly consisting of women in their 20s and 30s disguised as waitresses or secretaries.

Since the regime of the first leader of AS, Mr. One, this organization has carried out contract killings while disguising themselves as professional women in the global workforce in order to eliminate their targets.
Most operations are handled carefully and meticulously by one operative.


[ Background ]
Since the days of Mr. One, the first leader of AS, M.A.I.D. has been at the forefront of armed operations alongside the other internal organization named Hardworkers. While both were AS's enforcers, unlike M.A.I.D., Hardworkers operated in a methodical and rapid manner resembling that of the military or special forces. Thus, depending on the nature of each assassination contract, M.A.I.D. and Hardworkers were assigned to separate operations.

However, the second leader of AS, Mr. Anyone, did not recognize the distinction between M.A.I.D. and Hardworkers. He demanded that M.A.I.D. conduct operations methodically alongside Hardworkers. As a result, the methodical combat system had expanded the scope of AS’s armed operations to the point where they could take on targets as big as organizations.

However, this was a direct result of ignoring M.A.I.D.'s business practices, which consisted of "assassinations." Compared to how they previously operated, the methodical, armed operations resulted in M.A.I.D. operatives being easily exposed to danger or sacrificed. This sparked M.A.I.D.'s animosity towards Mr. Anyone and Hardworkers, ultimately igniting internal conflict within AS when Mr. Anyone ordered the dismantling of M.A.I.D.

Soon after Masters' intervention, M.A.I.D. regained autonomy over its operations within AS. Mr. Anyone and Hardworkers were immediately cast out after the incident, and M.A.I.D.-related events appeared to be settling down.


[ Attributes ]
It is safe to say that the majority of M.A.I.D. agents possess boundless loyalty to the organization. Since the days of Mr. One's regime, M.A.I.D. has adhered to their principle of strictly following the organization's orders. Of course, there was a serious confrontation with the second leader, Mr. Anyone, but it was likely an exception caused by his attempt to suppress and dissolve M.A.I.D.

M.A.I.D. and AS have become their identities and the reason they can continue to live as spies and killers.

hello. Masters!

We're pleased to announce the opening of our BDP store, where you can now purchase the three costumes we've released through the SHOWCASE channel on the official BLACK STIGMA Discord server.

[h3]◈ You can choose from the three costumes below and purchase them with the DBP you earned through the event.[/h3]
- For more information on how to earn BDP and purchase costumes, please visit the BDP-PROGRAM channel on the official BLACK STIGMA Discord server.


[h3]◈ Q&A about BDP Earned Costumes[/h3]
Q. Why are there different prices for different costumes?
A. The higher the price, the more sound/visual effects are added.

Q. Doesn't this mean that the lower-priced costumes are less collectible?
A. No, Black Stigma's costumes are made uniquely by considering the master's concept.
[color] * The costumes that have been released this time are carefully selected from those that will be released in the future, so they are highly collectible.[/color]

Q. When will I be able to try on the costumes I've earned in-game?
A. You will be able to wear your purchased costumes in upcoming tests, and they will be finalized at the time of Early Access.

Q. I want to check out the costumes in more detail, can I see images?
A. You can check out the original artwork and modeling for each costume on the 'SHOWCASE' channel on the official Black Stigma Discord server.

Q. How can I get BDP?
A. We are currently running a friend invite/level up event on the official Discord, and we will continue to add more events where you can earn BDP.
[color] * Please check the Events channel for more information.[/color]

Check out the BDP program



The Climax of Killer Action
BLACK STIGMA TEAM

[Character Introduction]

• Codename: Mr. Hollow Point (Affiliation: Master)
• Role within the organization: Negotiator of AS
  
• Real name: Robert [Bright fame]
  

Most Masters' missions consist of passing on tasks and negotiating rather than working hands-on in the field. Mr. Hollow Point has the worst of it since he is hardly ever sent to directly engage in operations.
He is generally tasked with negotiating, but is also active in the field of hacking. He is one of the top hackers in the world.

[Position]
- Disruptor

• He prefers missions based on hacking rather than missions that require direct contact because he is not fond of participating in combat.
  
• However, on solo missions, sometimes hacking and combat go hand in hand. He opts for a secure kill with no witnesses and takes down his targets using compact explosives.
  

[Specs]

• Age: 26
  
• Height: 182cm
  
• Weight: 81kg
  
• Sport: Throwing
  
• Physique: Slender, agile
  
• Rival: Gray Paper
  
• Associate: Ms. One
  
• Likes: Tattoos, slim fit suits, toys (weapons)
  
• Dislikes: Strictness, pressure
  

[Character Attributes] "Do you know how to use your brain? It's not polite to your brain, tsk!"

• He is a cigarette addict. He starts getting anxious when he doesn't hear the clicking sound of his gold lighter regularly.
  
• "Robert" is a name he gave himself when he promised he'd live a new life after running away from the orphanage. As of now, he has not fulfilled his promise.
  
• He has characteristics of Swedish origin and is a good-looking man with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is about 180cm tall and has an average build that does not stand out.
  
• He wears a suit that is classy but has distinctive colors, and he likes to modify classic gear by adding digital functions.
  
• He favors using leather products such as leather wallets, watches, pouches, and more. He enjoys owning items with carbon fiber or titanium textures.
  
• He is the youngest among Masters and has the best taste in fashion.
  
• He likes tall buildings, but he is afraid of heights and is not familiar with long-range shooting from buildings.
  

[Personality]

• Carries around a gold lighter in the inside pocket of his jacket. Has a great fondness for vodka.
  
• Loves the clicking sound when he lights his lighter. It is also used as a signal to indicate the start of a battle.
  
• As a despicable man who doesn't like being at the forefront, he prefers to engage from a long distance. When he runs into an opponent up close, he uses his taser or sticky bombs to threaten the opponent.
  

[Relationships]

• Due to his introverted nature, he experiences difficulties in missions where he has to be in direct contact with others.
  
• He knows a side of Ms. One that the other Masters don't.
  
• He resembles the way she is very goal-driven and obsessive over strategies.
  

[Physical Attributes]

• Blue eyes, blonde hair, limp movement, hunched posture
  
• He has a tattoo that covers his body, up to his neck. He opts for outfits that cover up all of his tattoos and button them all the way up.
  
• He does not give off great first impressions because of his dark, depraved atmosphere. However, his gorgeous looks are bound to attract the attention of others. His appearance is utilized to charm women during individual missions.
  
• He usually wears primary-colored suits that are slim-fitted, but he also dresses himself in black leather jackets, fur coats, and more that complement his image.
  

[Character Object]

• Laptop
  
• Briefcase that contains gear
  
• They are tools that showcase his skills as a hacker, as well as gear that are primarily used in long-range battles. The items reflect his despicable nature.
  

[Habits]

• Lighting the lighter on and off
  
• Fixing his hair while looking in the mirror
  

[Hobbies]

• Hacking servers to crash them
  
• Creating useless hacking programs
  
• Watching gory movies
  

[Character Introduction]

• Codename: Mr. Parabellum (Affiliation: Master)
• Role within the organization: The armorer for AS
  
• Real name: Alberto [Noble, bright]
  

He is a legend within the contract killing world. He may have the face of a weak, benign, old dog, but he does not hesitate to use cruel methods to get the job done, which resulted in him becoming a source of fear among the other hitmen.
After witnessing him survive after pushing ahead with countless reckless attacks and infiltration, people started calling him "Specter," the ghost with Lady Luck on his side.

[Position]
- Striker

• He is an expert in small arms, especially handguns, to the point where he would have no problem handling any gun in the world. He is also quite obsessed with the process of preparing his weapon of choice.
  

[Specs]

• Age: 36
  
• Height: 186cm
  
• Weight: 73kg
  
• Sport: Aikido
  
• Physique: Long and slim
  
• Rival: Gray Hand
  
• Associate: Mr. Ten
  
• Likes: Gun maintenance, making bullets
  
• Dislikes: Small talk, meddling
  

[Character Attributes] “You want my gun? Well, let's see how you deal with guns?”

• All of his love is focused on the handgun he is holding. A prayer to Lady Luck, and a kiss to his gun. To him, the kiss holds great power, as if it brings good luck.
  
• He is 185cm tall, has a slim figure, and is highly proficient in the use of firearms.
  
• His real name "Alberto" not only means "noble," but also represents "bright," "family," and "friendship."
  
• His indifferent face, which is difficult to read, exudes lethargy and puts people on edge. Since his only interests are firearms and suits, he prefers classic and fine attire.
  
• Even gunsmiths are jealous of his excellent repairing and remodeling skills, so the guns that are said to have been handled by Mr. Parabellum are coveted by everyone in the field. However, he believes in the superstition that his luck is only sustained by his guns. If he doesn't get injured during a mission, he assumes that the gun died in his place, and dismantles the gun.
  

[Personality]

• He is apathetic about most things and rarely expresses his feelings towards the other members of Master. He is only interested in guns and has named every gun he owns.
  
• His indifferent face, which is difficult to read, exudes lethargy and puts people on edge.
  

[Relationships]

• He is very loyal to the organization and the team. This caused conflict between him and Mr. Hollow Point, who has the opposite nature.
  
• He is friends with Ms. One. They have been comfortable with each other for a very long time, and that has caused them to influence each other's combat styles significantly.
  

[Physical Attributes]

• Tall, long limbs, short hair Is growing a short beard.
  
• He is multiethnic and has both eastern and western features.
  : He has a European body and face, and East Asian eyes and hair.
  

[Character Object]

• Broken gun : Represents his love and care for all guns.
  

[Habits]

• He has a habit of unconsciously kissing his gun before a battle begins.
  

[Hobbies]

• Naming guns
  : There are over 100 guns that he has named so far.
  
• Observing and feeding stray animals (such as dogs and cats)
  

[Character Introduction]

• Codename: Mr. Ten[https://steamcommunity.com/games/1277530/announcements/detail/3677800769861028421] (Affiliation: AS_Masters)

Role within the organization: Acting leader of AS
Real name: Antonio [Priceless]

He was a close ally to Mr. One, the previous leader of AS, up until Mr. One was killed in action. Mr. Ten was mainly in charge of rubbing elbows with political figures of various countries and business networking.
He has no trouble socializing and forming relationships due to his outgoing personality, but he is uncompromising about the people who betray his trust and will reevaluate their relationship. As a result of his resolute nature and competence, members of AS expect him to be the next leader.

[Position]
- Markman

• Almost instinctively observes others' movements.
  
• Possesses the ability to move near a target with minimum distance and movement after processing the information of surrounding objects and people.
  

[Specs]

• Age: 41
  
• Height: 190cm
  
• Weight: 110kg
  
• Physique: Heavy / muscular
  
• Sport: Boxing
  
• Rival: Mr. Anyone
  
• Associate: Mr. Parabellum
  
• Likes: Hard liquor, cigars
  
• Dislikes: Self-indulgence, trickery
  

[Character Attributes] "With good things, there are sad things... Why don't you focus on what you can do?"
He often gives a halfhearted smile with sorrowful eyes that shroud a deeper story that cannot be told.

• "Antonio" is a name given by his mother, inspired by the same name in a biography of an ancient historical figure.
  
• He's been sticking to his long, gray hair, which fits his appearance as a stern man in his 40s. He has a beard, but it is less noticeable than that of Mr. Parabellum.
  
• He has a faint scar on his face. He was injured with a knife as a child, but the scar faded as the years passed.
  
• He is surprisingly not a fan of weak alcohol and avoids strong cigarettes. It is the polar opposite of Mr. Hollow Point.
  
• The watch on his right wrist was left to him by his father.
  

[Personality]

• He does not have many enemies due to his kind, polite, and cool personality. It is very rare to see a personality like this among people who kill for a living.
  
• His fellow colleagues speculate that his personality was not always the same. Those who have seen him since he was 13 claim he used to have a different personality. It is believed that, after going through numerous incidents within the organization, he has become more relaxed and can now keep composure no matter what is happening.
  
• He has a good memory and does not forget past experiences easily. He has a habit of writing down the events that happen to him.
  

[Relationships]

• He has an adequate relationship with all members of Master. He is likeable to most. However, he still lives with the grief of having lost his parents at a young age and makes a mournful face whenever the topic is discussed.
  
• He has an outgoing personality and prefers attire that is both affable and formal. He also values good posture.
  

[Physical Attributes]

• Black hair (now gray) that resembles his father's, with thick eyebrows and lips that leave a strong impression.
  
• The pale white skin, which resembles that of his mother from Ireland, indicates his high-born status
  
• Body Type: He is 190cm tall and possesses the typical masculine body that befits a suit.
  

[Character Object]

• An antique, 28-year-old watch he wears on his right wris
  : It embodies all his trauma, past, and vengeance.
  
• A significant watch that has the biggest influence on Ten's mental state.
  
• The seconds hand stops every now and then.
  

[Habits]

• When he had long hair, he used to have a habit of tying his hair before the battle started.
  
• He does not smoke often, but when he does, he keeps it in his mouth for at least 2 hours.
  

[Hobbies]

• Chess: He occasionally plays chess with Ms. One.
  
• Shopping for sweaters
  
• Writes down and records things to do: He writes in his notebook.