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The Sword is a nickname given to Ward Shaw, a currently unnamed Brigadier -General in charge of military forces in [[The First World]]. Due to Ward entered the military after his brutal tactics, he is accused encounter with the regeneration seed of bringing [[The Crushing Fist]] down on the multitude an entity of universes in the multiverse. He currently awaits trial for his actions. Behind closed doorsenormous magnitude, he is also known as The Double-Edged Sword, likely a derisive nickname earned due which had grown to his actions and the consequences they have brought. He is described as being physically very large and strong, with a sharp brown beard, heavy brow and dark eyesexist outside of many reality or universe bubbles.

Known for his brutal tactics through ordering his troops against the entities dwelling within [[The Ink]] on [[Earth 44]]He previously had a brother, which caused significant loss of life. When his own troops resisted his orders to re-enter [[The InkDan Shaw]] to face certain death, he had them build hotboxes, then locked the troops in them until they complied. He also ordered his troops to shoot two troops who dissented openly with his orders sacrificed himself when attempting to disarm destroy the seed with high explosives placed around the [[Shadow Sphere]] within [[The Ink]].

Appears to have significant knowledge regarding Ward Shaw has been under complete psychic control by [[The Crushing FistCristina Thompson]] and since the dangerous entities associated with itevents of [[Earth 44]]. [[Cristina Thompson]] implanted a [[Purple bio-stone]] in his spine, turning him into a puppet for her own ends.

When Due to the brutal tactics [[Conn Cristina Thompson]] attempted to use the enacted through Ward, he is accused of bringing [[Soul Reader (Book)The Crushing Fist]] down on him, it was unable to read his soul, and reported a critical error. The interaction the multitude of universes in the device with multiverse by [[The Sword appeared to unleash a separate entity that was within First World]]. Behind closed doors, he is also known as The Double-Edged Sword, which turned his eyes black likely a derisive nickname earned through reputation. He is described as being physically very large and imbued him strong, with immense strengtha sharp brown beard, heavy brow and even the ability to forcibly stretch open a closing portaldark eyes. He appeared His physical enhancement, extra height and strength was initiated by his exposure to be aware of the presence regenerative properties of the second entity within him, and warned [[Conn ThompsonRegeneration Core]] and of a [[Vasiliev BlakuMultiverse Titan]] that what he had experienced and seen had changed him. When queried , although unknown 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 changes have taken place due to exposure to the [[Regret DemonShadow Sphere]] and its human representative or puppet.

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 loss of life. When his own troops resisted these orders to re-enter [[The Ink]] 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 his 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 Ward, it was unable to read his soul, and reported a critical error. The interaction of the device with The Sword unleashed a separate entity that was within him, turning his eyes black and imbuing him with immense strength and even the ability to forcibly stretch open a closing [[Brownshirt]] portal. He 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 is clearly in reference to his belief from [[Cristina Thompson]] that the [[Purple bio-stone]] would make him stronger, when in fact it simply made him into a human 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-black-eyed state, Ward shows greater control and a certain level of compassion, likely translated through from [[Cristina Thompson]]. Since the multiverse destruction of the gateway facility at [[Teskoy Prison]], he was recaptured by deactivating [[The First World]] authorities along with [[Conn Thompson]], [[Cristina Thompson]] and [[Vasiliev Blaku]]. Although he was present at the golden inner shield protecting it trial of the decade, he was never brought to 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]] would not be able to protect [[The First World]] from [[The Crushing Fist]]during the trial, which was broadcast live across the entire world and 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. 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]].