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Beck is a young male from the Nanorace, a class of humans whose genes contain nanomachines that grant them special abilities. In the futuristic society depicted in RedASH -GEARWORLD-, the Nanorace is controlled and subjected to prejudice by the Purerace, which consists of ordinary humans without these modifications. Beck is known as a legendary hunter, a reputation earned through his use of his distinctive power, which is called Red Ash.
Beck's primary driving motivation is to escape the social oppression and biological risks of being a Nano. He aims to save enough money to undergo a surgical procedure that would remove the nanomachines from his genes, allowing him to become a member of the Purerace. This desire for a normal life is a core aspect of his character, as the nanomachines in a Nano's body are known to eventually malfunction, a grim fate that adds urgency to his goal. To earn the substantial funds required for this operation, Beck works as a hunter alongside his partner, Tyger.
Tyger is a large but timid mechanic, and together they use a device called a parallel machine to travel to the old world and other dimensions. Their dangerous profession involves hunting creatures known as Magicicadas for profit. Their partnership, however, is complicated by past trauma. The two are haunted by the loss of a former teammate named Lucy, who suffered a fatal nanomachine failure. Beck carries a sense of guilt over her death, and one of the ways this manifests is in small memorial gestures, such as ordering Lucy's favorite meals.
Beck's personality is initially marked by a pragmatic and somewhat hostile demeanor, especially towards outsiders. When the story begins, he and Tyger are following a precarious but established routine. This is disrupted when a girl named Call, fleeing from a group of pursuers, bursts into their lives. Beck's first reaction is to order her to leave, showing his reluctance to complicate their dangerous existence. His hostility is fueled by suspicion, but it begins to shift when Call demonstrates abilities that are essential for hunting Magicicadas. Her tactics prove to be invaluable, forcing him to cooperate with her despite his initial misgivings. The dynamic between Beck and Call hardens into a relationship of mutual dependence after she protects him during a deadly confrontation, an act that mirrors the sacrifices he has witnessed in his past.
In terms of abilities, Beck is known by the moniker Red Ash. This name comes from his primary power, which allows him to dissolve his body into red ash. This elemental transformation grants him a form of nigh-invulnerability and limited shapeshifting abilities. However, this power has a significant and exploitable weakness: Beck cannot use his Red Ash abilities when he is wet. Throughout the story, Beck is pursued by the antagonists Safari, Stripe, and their leader Deny, who are relentlessly chasing Call. Deny is aware of Beck's reputation and possesses knowledge of how to counter his abilities, indicating that Beck is a known and formidable figure in this world.
Over the course of the narrative, Beck undergoes notable development. His priorities shift from a singular focus on self-preservation and earning money for his operation to include a protective role towards his companions, Tyger and Call. His initial hostility gives way to a begrudging acceptance and then to a sense of loyalty, though his deep-seated hunger for a normal life remains unresolved. His journey involves grappling with technological exploitation, the possibility of redemption, and the heavy price of belonging. The story also presents Beck with a shocking revelation when he confronts the possibility that Lucy, his former teammate believed to be dead, may have survived, which challenges his past assumptions and uncovers hidden connections between parallel worlds.
Beck's primary driving motivation is to escape the social oppression and biological risks of being a Nano. He aims to save enough money to undergo a surgical procedure that would remove the nanomachines from his genes, allowing him to become a member of the Purerace. This desire for a normal life is a core aspect of his character, as the nanomachines in a Nano's body are known to eventually malfunction, a grim fate that adds urgency to his goal. To earn the substantial funds required for this operation, Beck works as a hunter alongside his partner, Tyger.
Tyger is a large but timid mechanic, and together they use a device called a parallel machine to travel to the old world and other dimensions. Their dangerous profession involves hunting creatures known as Magicicadas for profit. Their partnership, however, is complicated by past trauma. The two are haunted by the loss of a former teammate named Lucy, who suffered a fatal nanomachine failure. Beck carries a sense of guilt over her death, and one of the ways this manifests is in small memorial gestures, such as ordering Lucy's favorite meals.
Beck's personality is initially marked by a pragmatic and somewhat hostile demeanor, especially towards outsiders. When the story begins, he and Tyger are following a precarious but established routine. This is disrupted when a girl named Call, fleeing from a group of pursuers, bursts into their lives. Beck's first reaction is to order her to leave, showing his reluctance to complicate their dangerous existence. His hostility is fueled by suspicion, but it begins to shift when Call demonstrates abilities that are essential for hunting Magicicadas. Her tactics prove to be invaluable, forcing him to cooperate with her despite his initial misgivings. The dynamic between Beck and Call hardens into a relationship of mutual dependence after she protects him during a deadly confrontation, an act that mirrors the sacrifices he has witnessed in his past.
In terms of abilities, Beck is known by the moniker Red Ash. This name comes from his primary power, which allows him to dissolve his body into red ash. This elemental transformation grants him a form of nigh-invulnerability and limited shapeshifting abilities. However, this power has a significant and exploitable weakness: Beck cannot use his Red Ash abilities when he is wet. Throughout the story, Beck is pursued by the antagonists Safari, Stripe, and their leader Deny, who are relentlessly chasing Call. Deny is aware of Beck's reputation and possesses knowledge of how to counter his abilities, indicating that Beck is a known and formidable figure in this world.
Over the course of the narrative, Beck undergoes notable development. His priorities shift from a singular focus on self-preservation and earning money for his operation to include a protective role towards his companions, Tyger and Call. His initial hostility gives way to a begrudging acceptance and then to a sense of loyalty, though his deep-seated hunger for a normal life remains unresolved. His journey involves grappling with technological exploitation, the possibility of redemption, and the heavy price of belonging. The story also presents Beck with a shocking revelation when he confronts the possibility that Lucy, his former teammate believed to be dead, may have survived, which challenges his past assumptions and uncovers hidden connections between parallel worlds.