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Version: Book 8

Zhang

Overview

Zhang is a human Earth Mover-class crawler and Li Jun's best friend. He joined Carl's party on Floor 4 alongside Li Jun and Li Na after being rescued from Station 101. He appears to be in love with Li Na.

First Appearance

Book 3, Chapter 24

Description

  • Race: Human (no transformation)
  • Class: Earth Mover
  • Bald Chinese man
  • Wears glowing black and gold segmented armor
  • Mage-tank class; can cast Dirt Clod (pelts enemies with rocks)
  • Immune to acid attacks
  • Possessed a magic wand with one charge that could shrink objects while maintaining their weight

Role in the Story So Far

Zhang joined Carl's group on Floor 4 after being rescued from Station 101. He and his companions Li Jun and Li Na all prioritized acid immunity after a Brindle Grub incident on Floor 2. During the Floor 4 rescue operation, Zhang used his one-charge shrink wand to reduce an interdiction cart to a size small enough to transport through Station 36's tight hallways. He also piloted one of the interdiction portal carts during the Trainyard E battle, maneuvering to enable the second mantaur portal throw. He appears to be in love with Li Na, though Li Jun seems unaware.

Known Relationships

  • Li Jun — best friend
  • Li Na — love interest (implied, one-sided)
  • Carl — ally

On Floor 9 (Book 7), Zhang entered the stairwell alone. His relationship with Li Na remained unresolved — she did not speak to him when they descended.

Appearances

  • Book 3, Chapters 24–34
  • Book 7, stairwell transition