I do not own Infinite Stratos, I just used the universe to create something of my own. Make something clear, if I write IS, it does NOT mean Islamic State, but Infinite Stratos. Keep that in memory please.

Important note. For the ones who got here by Hackers Rise of LabMember009Isaac who was inspired by my fics, this story was my first one an like I said above, just a try.

I have continued fics with Kerlongsj as main character, namely To the other end of the word and Crossed Paths.

I have improved over the other stories and if you want more to read, well, you can find my on my profile. Just mentioning it.

First Information. Before you're going to read my story, you best read this. It's a little bit of info regarding the hackers.

At the first review, I decided to delete some information. Only the thing you won't find in the story or later story, won't be deleted.

It is also my first story, so I'm a bit nervous. I have written it in English, but please ignore a few grammatical mistakes. I am from Flanders, and my English is good, but sometimes, I literally translate it from Dutch to English.

The hackers

Nanite research was something that existed long before the first pilot was released. Before Tabane Shinonono turned the world order upside down, 30 years before the White Knight incident, they were already testing out nanites.

They were used as power sources, solving difficult calculations or using them as a special force. Only after the release of the Infinite Stratos, people saw them as an answer. Still a lot of countries dropped their research on the nanites.

Soon it was very clear that nanites could only work in very complex machines and equipment. The most complex machine until today is the human body. After a lot of experimentation the nanites could be implanted in bodies and be used as an decent opponent of the Infinite Stratos. It got beyond all expectations.

The nanites could be used both boys and girls, but boys were preferred for two reasons.

The first reason was because boys think more logically. Their thinking is not as strong as that of girls who are suitable for Infinite Stratos pilots, but they think logically. Therefore, it is easier to implant nanites in them.

1The second reason his emotions. The emotions of guys are not as complex as that of girls, but that is just a good thing. The nanites are linked to emotions. By hackers, the name given to the boys, they could make weapons. The emotions of boys are better preferred by the nanites. Anger, aggression, violence, all emotions that are more in the brains of boys than in girls and these are just the emotions that nanites prefer.

After a while it was possible to perfect the hackers. They also got another name, runners. After a while, it became possible to send the nanites as programs in the bodies of the hackers. It was done so hackers could get used to them much more easily.

Programs are all identical but hackers could adapt their programs to their body structure and make it an unique program. Sometimes the programs developed further, as Kerlongsj Alesia. Alesia is a widely used program for Flemish supportive hackers, but Kerlongsj converted it into Alesia 3.0, a program that made it possible for him to use various techniques and also could handle weapons from other programs.

There are also other examples of Alesia who became unique programs like Thazalof's Athena's or Tizof's Gun's Swords. Hackers also received side effects from the hackers. This are called Natural Powers. A hacker who got a Natural Power is most of the time seen as a Personal IS pilot.

There are also programs based on another program. Anaton's Hell Fire is a unique program, but the base comes from Kerlongsj Devil's Code which was designed by Azalof.

The only problem is that a hacker has no chance against a pilot. Because of that reason, hackers work together. Most of the times it starts with a long-range fighter that works with a close range fighter. A pact like that is mostly called brothers. Then there are various 'brothers' who work together, so that there is an even number of fighters.

These small subgroups are called packs. If a pack can find a supportive fighter who can 'link' up to them, they got the name gang. Normally spoken is the oldest hacker the leader of the gang or the supportive fighter of the group.

The hackers divided themselves in groups and they chose leaders. One of the first leaders Matthew Orlejov (Mathijs in his own language), the legendary first hacker and the first "one-man army". He was the leader 25 years before the release of the Infinite Stratos. Orlejov made by the hackers in Northern Europe legal hackers. These hackers have protected status and were seen as special forces that still exists today.

That status is also a protection from attacks from the IS. The current leader of this faction Kerlongsj Orlejov. He is a descendent of Matthijs. Although Kerlongsj is the active leader of this faction, there is a council. These are hackers who were gang members were Azalof Orlejov, the leader for Kerlongsj. Matthijs disappeared after 10 years and it's still unknown if he's alive today.

Another factions are "Rogues'. They are led from the Middle East, led by the Thajalov family. An old family with a huge impact on the world economy. The family did not want their women fought. Their creed is that first a man fights and then a woman. They got the name Rogues, because these are good hackers who do illegal things.

They are considered more good than bad. For legals, Rogues are valuable allies and the two factions have a good relationship with each other. They don't accept their ideas and the way they work with their powers, but they have more in common to call each other enemies. The Thajalov and Orlejov family has a lifelong vow on each other. They help and stand side by side when attacked.

The latter factions are extremes. This splinter factions of the Rogues were merged with legal hackers who have fled their country. They find that hackers must lead the world, and that IS should be eliminated. From this faction comes the bad name.

The weapons Rogues and extremes are completely different from legals. The weapons that Rogues use have been adapted and updated, but they are less refined than the weapons of the legals. However, the weapons Rogues are also Legals adaptable and vice versa.

They can thus work well together. Rogues also have other ways to deal with their forces. Legals usually work in small groups and are intended to be small units, while Rogues are used as military. They make larger shields, more fighting as the army and cause great damage, but are less effective in smaller groups.

The current generation is the 4th generation. From the extremes is nothing heard in 4 years, but they pose still a threat. Legal hackers are led by Kerlongsj Orlejov. A hacker whose status is as legendary as that of Matthew (Mathijs in his own language).

Kerlongsj became leader of the hackers when he was 17 years when the previous Orlejov, Azalof, was killed in suspicious circumstances. Kerlongsj was then instructed to recruit the younger brothers of Azalof and protect them. Unfortunately, he was too late to save them, for an IS was before him too quickly.

The last brother Azalof, Anaton, was the only survivor. Tormented by guilt and recognition of his past, Kerlongsj decided to recruit and train Anaton. Kerlongsj is most famous for being the first hacker who can control the three types of hacking.

Eventually, after a diplomatic struggle it was decided not to attack the hackers anymore. In return, the best hackers from different districts have to be sended to the IS academy. These includes legals as Rogues.

Shortly after the hackers have arrived at the academy, the headquarters decided that Kerlongsj was sended to the hackers for education. The training given there is excellent for pilots, but hackers haven't much use of it. Since Kerlongsj status is passer, he can still act as a teacher