LiNKER
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AXZ Episode 1[1][2]
A control drug that links the power of relics and the human body. It was developed by the 2nd Division's technology expert, Sakurai Ryouko (Finè). Normally, individuals who are not natural Harmonizers cannot become a Symphogear Adaptor. However, if an individual has even a small amount of the necessary link coefficient, the LiNKER drug can forcibly raise that amount to the level of a Harmonizer.
Of course, the higher the link coefficient must be raised, the greater the strain put upon the body. It is an incredibly dangerous and intense drug. Subjects who used it were often put into a state of shock and lost consciousness, and clinical trials resulted more often in crippling or killing individuals than actually turning them into a Harmonizer.
It was for this reason that the drug was changed to put a time limit upon its effectiveness, and also a method developed to cleanse it from the body. Samples of LiNKER along with data taken from the subject Amou Kanade, were leaked by Sakurai Ryouko to the American F.I.S., whose biochemists were tasked with tweaking and manufacturing the drug on a larger scale.
Under the charge of Dr. Ver, the project proceeded under the theme of "Pleasant for You." They successfully developed a safer form of LiNKER with a very small physical burden and a more thorough cleansing process.
Maria, Shirabe and Kirika are all individuals who cannot use a Symphogear without the assistance of LiNKER. If they didn't take the drug and attempted to use the gear without raising their link coefficient to the required level, it would have an immediate and direct backfire on their bodies. The backfire produced by the Symphogear becomes worse the lower the Adaptor's link coefficient is, and also the higher the energy output of the gear is raised. In the worst case scenario, it is possible for an Adaptor to be killed by the Symphogear. Currently, Maria, Shirabe and Kirika are using the model of LiNKER that was once used by their now deceased predecessor, Kanade. This version of the drug, model_K, is an old version that was produced prior to Dr. Ver's influence and therefore puts a greater burden on the Adaptor's body, as well as having an unstable time limit of effectiveness.
Currently, a new version of LiNKER has yet to be successfully produced, and with no scientist around with the necessary knowledge to make it, the stockpile of model_K is slowly being reduced by use in training and battle.
XV Episode 0[3]
A support drug that aids in linking the Symphogear System to the nerves in the human body.
If an individual has even a small amount of the necessary link coefficient, the LiNKER drug can forcibly raise that amount to the level of a Harmonizer.
Of course, the higher the link coefficient must be raised, the greater the strain put upon the body. It is an incredibly dangerous and intense drug. Subjects who used it were often put into a state of shock and lost consciousness. Clinical trials resulted more often in crippling or killing individuals than actually turning them into a Harmonizer.
Although the original developer was the same Sakurai Ryouko as the Symphogear System the F.I.S biochemistry team, under the charge of Dr. Ver, took over the project and proceeded under the theme of "Pleasant for You." They successfully developed a safer form of LiNKER with a very small physical burden and a more thorough cleansing process. The final recipe was completed by S.O.N.G.'s alchemical adviser, Elfnein.
Currently, the Adaptors Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Tsukuyomi Shirabe, and Akatsuki Kirika use LiNKER as an intermediary for the Symphogear System.
