Storage Units, officially designated as TCR (Technique Controller Replicas), play a significant role in the SIGNALIS universe. These towering, combat-oriented controller replicas are members of the fifth-generation replicas and serve as the command and overwatch units for their respective cadres. Their name, “Storch,” translates to “stork” in German, referencing their tall build. By the time the game’s events unfold, most Storage Units have succumbed to corruption, transforming into formidable enemies that players must confront.
Characteristics of Storage Units
Storage Units are distinguished by their tall stature and beak-like facial growths, which grant them an extended attack range. These units serve as some of the most dangerous enemies in the game, appearing only in the later sections. According to debug information, Storage Units possess 80 HP, making them significantly tougher than the 50 HP Yules, though they are not as tanky as the Mina miniboss (200 HP).
In combat, Storage Units are dangerous due to their high health, long reach, and high damage output. Engaging them recklessly can quickly lead to the player being overwhelmed.
Combat Strategy
- Firepower Recommendations: Two rifle rounds can take them down efficiently.
- Tactical Priority: Other enemies should be eliminated first to avoid being surrounded.
- Encounter Warning: A distinct audio cue plays upon entering a room with a Storage Unit, differentiating them from standard combat scenarios.
Storage Unit Overview and Function
The official documentation describes Storage Units as follows:
- Generation: 5
- Primary Function: Combat leadership
- Composition: Biomechanical, polyethylene shell with bullet-resistant armor plating
- Height: 240 cm (7 feet 8 inches)
Each cadre of security technicians is assigned a controller unit, with Storage Units being the most common. They are described as brutal enforcers of order, known for their strict demeanor, often bordering on cruelty.
Behavioral Instability and Known Issues
Despite their effectiveness in command roles, Storage Units suffer from several behavioral instabilities, as documented in their classified issue report:
- Short Temper: Early training in patience is essential to prevent unpredictable aggression.
- Prone to Cruelty: Without intervention, these units may exhibit violent and cruel tendencies.
- Behavioral Stabilization Methods:
- Frequent showering/bathing
- Exposure to history or mythology books as fetish objects
Documented Example of Storage Brutality
One document recounts how Storage Units, frustrated by the Yules playing a song on repeat, took drastic action:
- One Storage Unit broke quarantine and entered the Yules’ dormitory.
- They impaled the music player with a knife, triggering mass Persona degradation in the Yules and contributing to the spread of corruption.
Propaganda and Perception
Aeon propaganda heavily features Storage Units, depicting them as towering enforcers wielding shotguns and stun batons, with national flags in the background. This imagery reinforces their role as the primary combat controllerswithin the system.
Sieben: The Last Sane Storage Unit
Among all the Storage Units encountered, Sieben (S2307) is the last uncorrupted one. As a Protector Controller, she holds significant authority, ranking just below Adler and Falk.
Key Details on Sieben
- She oversees lower-ranked Storage Units (S2303 and S2306).
- She is the author of several key notes regarding:
- The administrator receiving coordinates.
- Reshuffling of security shifts to manage the facility’s decline.
- Concerns over Adler’s deteriorating mental state.
- Despite her efforts, her plans ultimately fail, and the facility collapses.
Sieben’s Last Known Status
During gameplay, she is found waiting for orders that will never come in the rationing office. When spoken to, she states:
“You don’t look like you belong here. You’re an Elster unit, right? This facility is currently on lockdown. You shouldn’t be here. I’m the Protector Controller on duty on this level. I don’t know what kind of business you have here, but as you can probably see, we’ve got bigger issues right now.”
Her resignation to inaction is a stark contrast to her former leadership role, showing the decay of the command structureand her own loss of purpose.
Storage Unit Dormitories
There are two Storage Dormitories in the game:
- Sixth Floor Dormitory
- A small room connected to the cleaning room (showers essential for stabilization).
- Proximity to the Yule dorms, explaining their past interactions.
- Contains a propaganda poster against Boyon, reinforcing their violent tendencies.
- Features bunk beds, suggesting four Storage Units were stationed here.
- A4 Controller Dormitory (Main Dormitory)
- Three times larger than the Sixth Floor Dormitory.
- Features eight beds, a personal library, and mythology books.
- Three dead Storage Units found inside, hinting at their last stand against the corrupted Yules and Stars.
- A painting of Saturn Devouring His Son symbolizes their violent tendencies and obsession with mythology.
The Kinser (Kranich) Variant
The Kinser Unit (KNCR) is a mysterious variant of the Storage Unit, mentioned only once in the game via a message:
“Be careful. The blockwork of Sector C… rumors of an Imperial spy… Protector Spectral Operations Unit dispatched from Aeon headquarters on Heimat… failure will not reflect well on your record.”
What We Know About Kinser Units
- Their abbreviation suggests they belong to the Storage lineage.
- Their name (Kranich) translates to “crane,” aligning with the Storage Units’ avian themes.
- Likely serve as higher-ranking controllers with enhanced operational oversight.
Final Thoughts
Storage Units represent Aeon’s extreme approach to control and order, serving as enforcers who balance between leadership and cruelty. While most succumb to corruption, Sieben remains as a tragic relic of their former purpose.
The intense militarization and psychological conditioning of Storage Units paint a grim picture of Aeon’s doctrine—one that values obedience over stability, ultimately leading to their own downfall.
While Sieben’s plans fail, players have the chance to bring down as many corrupted Storage Units as possible, avenging those who fell victim to their brutality.
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