MISHIMA ZAIBATSU ENGINEERING DIVISION

BRANCH: Cyber Soldier Project

SUBJECT: Rochefort, Emilie D.

DESIGNATION: MZ109 "Athena"

LOG: 08/28/20XX

Athena is the ninth subject in the program's overall history, and the third to survive up to this phase. Nanomachine injections have remained fully synthesized in bloodstream with no signs of rejection. Latest brain scan shows subject is still operating with all of her major neural pathways in excellent condition. Interestingly, she is the only patient to make it this far with virtually no physical degeneration. One almost feels tempted to see how just far she can be pushed before wear and tear sets in, but this would obviously be a waste of valuable resources.

Since previous entries for this subject have been infrequent, here is her history in brief: Our program was nearly canceled following the failure of MZ108. Thankfully, Ms. Rochefort generously donated herself so we could resume our efforts. We had to send a small army of Jack units and destroy most of her family's mansion to motivate her into participating, but it was worth the effort once she was brought into our custody. She underwent the standard transitional operation while she was still unconscious from the attack, and she properly identified herself as MZ109 after recuperating. She was approved for more extensive modifications after passing her initial field test with flying colors. A more detailed report on this mission has been filed under Termination of Asuka Kazama.

Ms. Rochefort was a unique candidate. In addition to being one of the few females involved in the program, previous subjects were all individuals who possessed gladiatorial strength and fought with brute force. MZ109 is a much more nimble specimen, integrating fast reflexes and gymnastics into her fighting style to overcome her opponents. Her cybernetic enhancements had to be made of lighter materials in consideration of these variables. At first, there was heated debate over whether this difference in physique would mean her body was too frail for Cyber Soldier conversion. To date, however, the exact opposite has happened. Our change in approach has worked to our total benefit.

Subject is currently in high spirits. She appears to have no memory of ever being fully human. If this assumption is wrong, she at least doesn't let her past bother her. She is obedient toward her allies and suitably brutal toward anyone we deem to be her enemies. Due to her short-tempered but quick-minded nature in battle, we felt it would appropriate to model her after Athena, the Greek goddess of war. As requested, we have made no alterations to her physical appearance. If anything, her slightly more relaxed demeanor and the barely noticeable electrical glow in her irises only add to her natural beauty. She has even retained her particular fashion sense on her own, and we have made no effort to change her tastes. We understand concealment is a fundamental requirement for the project's success.

Lead researcher recommends increasing Athena's power supply by 20% during the next trial session. If the subsequent diagnostic examination finds she is able to operate at this level without any negative consequences, she will be ready for full-time combat deployment. Per standard policy, disposal operations will be implemented in the event she suffers substantial damage during the test.

This concludes this log. Expect next entry pending the outcome of the upcoming evaluation.