Chapter Three

THE CODE

Four rules define how Bungleton operates. They are why Bronzeport has learned to trust a man whose face it has never seen.

File 02 · Doctrine

THE FOUR RULES

  1. CODE I

    Never Kills

    No exceptions. His father's killer crossed that line. Bungleton never will.

  2. CODE II

    Logic as leverage

    He studies the situation before he enters it. By the time his target makes a move, Rehtrel has usually considered it already.

  3. CODE III

    Leaves the Trail, Not the Name

    When the police need evidence, he gives them enough to finish the case. He doesn't leave a signature or ask for recognition. Bronzeport simply learns to recognize his work.

  4. CODE IV

    Credit, Not Fame

    He wants the city to know Bungleton was there. He doesn't want the reward that comes with it.

File 03 · Capability

THE CAPABILITY

  1. SKL 01

    Intellect

    Cultural Anthropology · Physics

    Rehtrel is exceptionally intelligent, but his real advantage is how he applies what he knows. Behavioral economics helps him understand decisions and predict behavior. Cultural anthropology helps him understand the communities he moves through, while physics informs the technology and precision behind his arsenal. He also designs and builds his own equipment.

  2. SKL 02

    Physical

    Kali · Jiu Jitsu

    Rehtrel trained across three continents, with particular expertise in Filipino Kali and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kali allows him to turn ordinary objects into effective weapons, while Jiu Jitsu gives him control at close range. His fighting style favors efficiency over spectacle.

  3. SKL 03

    The Arsenal

    Bung Plug Kit · Anything is a Weapon

    The bung plug kit is his signature weapon, but Bungleton's real weapon is accuracy. Almost anything he can hold can become useful at range. His equipment is built from ordinary industrial materials that he modifies himself for speed, control, and precision.