When [[Conn Thompson]] attempted to use the [[Soul Reader (Book)]] on him, it was unable to read his soul, and reported a critical error. The interaction of the device with The Sword appeared to unleash a separate entity that was within The Sword, which turned his eyes black and imbued him with immense strength, and even the ability to forcibly stretch open a closing portal. He appeared to be aware of the presence of the second entity within him, and warned [[Conn Thompson]] and [[Vasiliev Blaku]] that what he had experienced and seen had changed him. When queried further by [Conn Thompson]] regarding his possession and whether he had made a deal with the devil, The Sword responded that he had, in a manner of speaking, but that "she pulled one over on me". This may be in reference to the [[Regret Demon]] and its human representative or puppet.
The entity inhabiting Brigadier General and controlling him while the [[Soul Reader (Book)]] is active appears seems to have destructive intent, as it plans to destroy deactivate the golden [[Inner Shield]] protecting it from [[The Crushing Fist]]. Whether this will result in the destruction of [[The First World]] is unknown, as the forces of [[The Crushing Fist]] are being amplified and potentially concentrated by the rest [[Inner Shield]]. In his non-possessed state, [[The Sword]] shows greater control and a certain level of compassion. Since the multiverse destruction of the gateway facility at [[Teskoy Prison]], he has been recaptured by deactivating [[The First World]] authorities along with [[Conn Thompson]], [[Cristina Thompson]] and [[Vasiliev Blaku]], and he intends to reveal that the golden inner shield protecting it [[Inner Shield]] will not be able to protect [[The First World]] from [[The Crushing Fist]]during his trial, which will be broadcast live across the entire world.
Traits:
Holds a significant grudge against the [[Preacher]], for reasons unknown. Changed by his past experiences, which has resulted in some form of dark entity being connected to him. When possessed by this entity, he also has unusually high strength and resilience. Shows a limited sense of compassion, evidenced by his apology to [[Conn Thompson]] for nearly killing him.