Glossary

The foundational anomalous energy pervading the world. The core source of power for Espers and Chaos Entities.

Anomalous pollution energy pervading Nova City. Its source is unknown. It warps reality, corrupts minds, and mutates matter.

Creatures or matter fully corrupted by Chaos. Mindless and destructive by nature.

Spatial fractures where Chaos spills out, randomly distributed across underground areas, ruins, alleys, high altitudes, and coastal zones.

A higher-order energy associated with the Meteor Disaster, far more violent and destructive than ordinary Chaos energy.

The Captain's codename/title in the ACD, meaning the highest-rank superhuman investigator.

The stage of Ananta — a modern coastal metropolis with a three-tier structure: surface, sky, and underground.

Humans awakened with superpowers through Chaos exposure. The core force against Chaos.

Alan's signature weapon. Infused with Chaos energy to unleash ice-based attacks.

The Captain's core ability and "weapon." Can extend, split, grab objects, swing through the air, and deliver powerful attacks.

Mechanika's special ability — bringing machines to life with autonomous consciousness.

Dila's core ability derived from the Meteor Disaster. Controls meteors and meteor blades for devastating attacks.

Thermo's signature weapon, switching between ranged and melee forms.

Bansy's special ability — bringing graffiti art to life as physical constructs.

Rich's signature dual short blades. Infused with Chaos energy for greatly enhanced cutting power.

Taffy's signature weapon with two forms: hammer for heavy melee strikes and motorcycle for rapid city transit.

Nova City's coastal surface area, featuring beaches, amusement parks, and harbors.

Nova City's underground — tunnels, abandoned factories, warehouses, drainage systems. Highest Chaos concentration.

A surface district known for narrow alleys, old buildings, and graffiti walls. High Chaos concentration with active underground movements.

Nova City's surface core — skyscraper cluster, commercial hub, and home to ACD headquarters.