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Description
BARU is the leading NML file of the blue Standard team, and his avatar takes the form of a dog. His code has been notable for being derived from most of the earliest NML versions when the file type was being developed.

BARU is the "heavy" of the Standard team, so he has a lot of strength to work with. He takes advantage of this strength by fighting in close range. He also uses a club-like weapon (shaped almost like a bone) to assist in adding range; it also creates a jolt that temporarily stuns malware code.

The personality of BARU is much like your typical dog as well: loyal, caring, and protective. He has the system's safety as his top priority, with his teammates at a very close second. When he sees any file that poses a potential threat, he regards them as such and does not feel at peace until it is dealt with.

BARU has had some unusual reactions with NIKO when she was introduced to the team, primarily causing an attraction to her. This occurrence has since been called "NML Magnetism". It is currently unknown whether NML Magnetism results in a benefit or handicap regarding the performance of the NML's, or that of their respective programs.

BARU's design changed drastically since his origins. Initially his appearance was more along the lines of Sketch Tucker, though with no long hair and angular bangs. In the redesigning of the characters he has been given a more beagle-like appearance, which was a first for me at the time. He is to be the focus of "The Sinister 7," a pseudo-response to a sadistic internet meme.

Art and NML © M-Ltd.

Description
BARU is the leading NML file of the blue Standard team, and his avatar takes the form of a dog. His code has been notable for being derived from most of the earliest NML versions when the file type was being developed.

BARU is the "heavy" of the Standard team, so he has a lot of strength to work with. He takes advantage of this strength by fighting in close range. He also uses a club-like weapon (shaped almost like a bone) to assist in adding range; it also creates a jolt that temporarily stuns malware code.

The personality of BARU is much like your typical dog as well: loyal, caring, and protective. He has the system's safety as his top priority, with his teammates at a very close second. When he sees any file that poses a potential threat, he regards them as such and does not feel at peace until it is dealt with.

BARU has had some unusual reactions with NIKO when she was introduced to the team, primarily causing an attraction to her. This occurrence has since been called "NML Magnetism". It is currently unknown whether NML Magnetism results in a benefit or handicap regarding the performance of the NML's, or that of their respective programs.

BARU's design changed drastically since his origins. Initially his appearance was more along the lines of Sketch Tucker, though with no long hair and angular bangs. In the redesigning of the characters he has been given a more beagle-like appearance, which was a first for me at the time. He is to be the focus of "The Sinister 7," a pseudo-response to a sadistic internet meme.

Art and NML © M-Ltd.