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Due to his brutal tactics, he is accused of bringing Ward Shaw has been under complete psychic control by [[The Crushing FistCristina Thompson]] down on since the multitude events of universes in the multiverse[[Earth 44]]. He currently awaits trial for his actions. Behind closed doors, he is also known as The Double-Edged Sword, likely [[Cristina Thompson]] implanted a derisive nickname earned due to [[Purple bio-stone]] in his actions and the consequences they have brought. He is described as being physically very large and strongspine, with turning him into a sharp brown beard, heavy brow and dark eyespuppet for her own ends.

Known for his Due to the brutal tactics through ordering his troops against the entities dwelling within [[The InkCristina Thompson]] on enacted through Ward, he is accused of bringing [[Earth 44The Crushing Fist]], which caused significant loss down on the multitude of life. When his own troops resisted his orders to re-enter universes in the multiverse by [[The InkFirst World]] to face certain death. Behind closed doors, he had them build hotboxesis also known as The Double-Edged Sword, then locked the troops in them until they compliedlikely a derisive nickname earned through reputation. He also ordered his troops to shoot two troops who dissented openly is described as being physically very large and strong, with a sharp brown beard, heavy brow and dark eyes. His physical enhancement, extra height and strength was initiated by his orders exposure to disarm the explosives placed around regenerative properties of the [[Shadow SphereRegeneration Core]] within of a [[The InkMultiverse Titan]], although unknown further changes have taken place due to exposure to the [[Shadow Sphere]].

Appears to have Ward Shaw is known by many for the brutal tactics used when ordering his troops against the entities dwelling within [[The Ink]] on [[Earth 44]], which caused significant knowledge regarding loss of life. When his own troops resisted these orders to re-enter [[The Crushing FistInk]] and the dangerous entities associated to face certain death, they were ordered to build hotboxes, which they were then locked in until they complied. When two troops openly dissented with ithis orders to disarm the explosives around the [[Shadow Sphere]] within [[The Ink]], [[Cristina Thompson]] used him to order his still loyal troops to shoot them.

After the revolt started by [[Vasiliev Blaku]] on [[Earth 44]] combined with an attack by local rebels, [[Cristina Thompson]] forced Ward and his remaining loyal troops to enter the [[Shadow Sphere]], using it to locate a dead world outside the [[Outer Shield]]. Travelling through the [[Shadow Sphere]] was not without its consequences however, and it caused lasting damage to those who passed through, transforming them into [[The Black-eyed Army]]. Ward was affected, but due to the presence of the [[Purple bio-stone]], was not under the control of the entity responsible for the [[Shadow Sphere]] until the [[Soul Reader (Book)]] was activated. Ward appears to have significant knowledge regarding [[The Crushing Fist]] and the dangerous entities associated with it, likely due to his connection with [[Cristina Thompson]] and [[The Black-eyed Army]]. He was originally used as a command conduit by [[Cristina Thompson]] to control [[The Black-eyed Army]], but due to his incarceration in [[Teskoy Prison]], [[The Black-eyed Army]] has been operating to its own ends. When [[Conn Thompson]] attempted to use the [[Soul Reader (Book)]] on himWard, it was unable to read his soul, and reported a critical error. The interaction of the device with The Sword appeared to unleash unleashed a separate entity that was within The Swordhim, which turned turning his eyes black and imbued imbuing him with immense strength, and even the ability to forcibly stretch open a closing [[Brownshirt]] portal. He appeared to be was 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 is clearly in reference to his belief from [[Cristina Thompson]] that the [[Regret DemonPurple bio-stone]] and its would make him stronger, when in fact it simply made him into a human representative or puppet.

In his non-possessed black-eyed state, The Sword Ward shows greater control and a certain level of compassion, likely translated through from [[Cristina Thompson]]. Since the destruction of the gateway facility at [[Teskoy Prison]], he has been was recaptured by [[The First World]] authorities along with [[Conn Thompson]], [[Cristina Thompson]] and [[Vasiliev Blaku]]. Although he was present at the trial of the decade, and he intends was never brought to reveal testify in his own right, as the trial was interrupted by what was learned during the trial of [[Cristina Thompson]]. [[Cristina Thompson]] ended up revealing that the [[Inner Shield]] will would not be able to protect [[The First World]] from [[The Crushing Fist]] during his the trial, which will be was broadcast live across the entire worldand multiple nearby realities.

Holds a significant grudge against the [[Preacher]], for reasons unknownlikely due to the [[Purple bio-stone]] and [[Cristina Thompson]]'s influence through it. Changed by his past experiences, namely traversing the [[Shadow Sphere]] and its living nightmares, which has resulted in some form of dark entity being becoming connected to him. When possessed by this entity, he also has unusually high strength and resilience. Shows Appears to show a limited sense of compassion, evidenced by his apology to [[Conn Thompson]] for nearly killing him, although this could equally be [[Cristina Thompson]]'s control of him. Has been directly mentally connected to a [[Multiverse Titan]] through direct physical contact with its [[Regeneration Core]].