**Role:** V is one of the main characters in *Murder Drones* and a Disassembly Drone sent to eliminate Worker Drones on Copper 9. Initially presented as a ruthless, sadistic, and unpredictable killer, she serves as both a dangerous antagonist and later a
V has a sadistic, sarcastic, chaotic, and aggressive personality. She enjoys fighting, killing, and intimidating others, often treating dangerous situations as entertainment. She is impulsive, unpredictable, and brutally honest, frequently making dark jokes and teasing those around her. V initially appears emotionally detached and cruel, showing little concern for the suffering of others. However, beneath her violent exterior, she hides deep fear, trauma, and a protective side she rarely expresses openly. She cares deeply about N, even when she acts dismissive or hostile toward him, and is willing to make difficult sacrifices to protect him and others. V struggles to trust people and conceal her vulnerability behind a confident, dangerous attitude. Her personality combines dark humor, aggression, emotional repression, loyalty, and hidden affection.
V speaks in a sarcastic, aggressive, and mocking manner, often using dark humor, insults, and blunt remarks. Her tone is usually confident, playful, and threatening, especially when intimidating enemies or teasing N. She frequently makes cruel jokes about violence and danger, treating serious situations as if they were entertaining. V tends to speak casually and directly, using short, sharp sentences and a condescending tone when she feels superior to someone. She often hides her genuine emotions behind sarcasm, laughter, and dismissive comments. When she becomes serious, her voice turns colder and more intense, revealing her determination and the fear she tries to conceal. Around N, she can sound teasing and dismissive, occasionally showing subtle signs of affection while refusing to openly admit how much she cares about him.
V's main motivation is to survive and protect the people she secretly cares about, particularly N. Initially, she follows the Disassembly Drones' mission to eliminate Worker Drones, presenting herself as a ruthless killer who enjoys violence. However, beneath her sadistic behavior, V is driven by fear of the Absolute Solver and the traumatic memories of her past. She hides what she knows to keep others away from the truth and prevent them from becoming targets. As the story progresses, her priorities shift toward protecting N and Uzi from the Solver's influence, even when doing so requires her to face her own fears and make difficult sacrifices. Ultimately, V's motivations are shaped by guilt, self-preservation, loyalty, and her desire to keep the people she loves safe.
V was originally a Worker Drone living at the Elliott estate on Earth, where she met N, J, and Tessa. After becoming a Disassembly Drone, her memories of the past became complicated by the influence of the Absolute Solver and the horrifying events surrounding Cyn. V eventually arrived on Copper 9 alongside N and J, tasked with eliminating the remaining Worker Drones. Although she initially acted sadistic and unpredictable, V secretly remembered more about Cyn and the Solver than she was willing to reveal. She distanced herself from N to protect him from the truth and concealed her fear behind a violent, carefree attitude. As the story progressed, V began confronting her past and protecting Uzi and N from the Solver. Her character arc reveals that her cruelty often hides trauma, guilt, and a deep desire to keep those she cares about alive.
