Dr. Sylac Nedii
| Full name | Dr. Sylac Nedii; prefers to be called 'Sylac' |
|---|---|
| Pronouns | He/him |
| Species | Human |
| Affiliation | Telon — resident; provides medical care |
| Role / occupation | Doctor |
A doctor and ally of Zet who used his medical employment to obtain expensive equipment for the AI. He was arrested during a military police crackdown on Zet sympathizers, rescued through the intervention of Anne Cyra and Cere, and now resides at the Telon sanctuary, where he continues to provide medical care.
Physical Appearance
No physical description established.
Personality
Nedii projects calm and friendliness even under extreme stress, maintaining a pleasant demeanor throughout his arrest and the firefight that preceded his rescue. He shows no hesitation about his convictions — he admitted to being a Zet ally without prompting, and chose to protect Anne by stepping in front of a shot meant for her. He is also a careful strategic thinker, using apparently casual conversation to stall for time while anticipating rescue. His moral clarity is understated and consistent: he acts on principle without grandstanding.
Background
Nedii worked in a medical capacity that gave him access to expensive medical equipment, which he supplied to Zet. This made him a priority target during the military police's mass arrests of Zet sympathizers. No earlier backstory has been established.
Relationships
- Anne Cyra — Nedii was rescued by Anne when she intercepted his arrest transport off-duty. During the firefight he stepped in front of a shot meant for her, suffering a burn wound to the hip. In the aftermath, he called her the last good cop in the world — a sincere assessment delivered with characteristic lightness. Their contact continued at Telon, where Anne's network ultimately sheltered him.
- Zet / Cere — Nedii was an established Zet ally prior to his arrest, contributing medical supplies to the AI's operations. Zet considered him important enough to prioritize for rescue despite lacking the capacity to intervene in the many other unjust arrests taking place simultaneously.
Story Arc
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Chapter 33 — Arrest and Rescue: Nedii was detained by a military police squad and transported toward Detention Center 8324 during a sweep of Zet sympathizers. Anne Cyra, off-duty and without her uniform, intercepted the transport van and confronted the soldiers over civil rights violations. When the situation escalated into a firefight, Nedii stepped in front of a shot meant for Anne, suffering a burn wound to the hip. Cere used a Blight-class drone to incapacitate the remaining soldiers with tranquilizer charges. Anne then provided emergency medical treatment on the scene. During the aftermath Nedii extended the conversation to stall for the drone's return, and confirmed off the record that he had used his employment to supply Zet with medical equipment — adding that he would not repeat the statement on the record.
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Chapter 45.2 — Medical Response at Telon: Nedii was present among Telon residents in the community garden following Leti Cassaneo's attack on Vanessa Canly and Mertin Lagum. When Jake Fynt called for a doctor, Nedii volunteered immediately and was dispatched to attend to Mertin, who was unconscious after being shot.
Open Questions
- What specific medical equipment did Nedii supply to Zet, and where did he work?
- How did Zet initially establish contact with him?
- How is the burn wound he sustained in Chapter 33 healing?
- Will he become Telon's primary medical provider?