Dell Colby

"Animals? The only animals I see are sitting in front of me."

- Dillon, to Team CRDL after Cardin calls Faunus 'animals'

Dillon Colby is a student currently attending Beacon Academy and is one of the main protagonists of Ash Winters' FanFiction, DMND in the Rough. His weapons of choice are Twin Pistol Sabre Hybrids, named Onyx & Obsidian, and a set of Gravity Dust Throwing Knives, named Wolf's Claws. Onyx & Obsidian's sabre forms can combine to form a broadsword, named Ebony Shadow.

He first appears in the chapter Prelude 1: Diopside, where he and his then-mentor, Adam Taurus, raid a Schnee Dust Company freight train, on orders from Cinder Fall, to gain Dust and weapons for the White Fang. After leaving the organization, Dillon enrolled at Beacon Academy, where he becomes the leader of Team DMND, comprised of himself, Antonio Morningstar, Nick Wilder and Dominic Acier.

Appearance
Dillon is a fairly tall, well-built young man with short, spiky onyx black hair with obsidian grey tips, and dark cyan-blue eyes. He also has quite pale skin, common to people from Atlas. His Faunus trait is a pair of onyx black & obsidian grey wolf ears. Dillon also has a prosthetic left arm, coloured onyx black with shadow blue accents. Additionally, he has a stylised howling wolf tattoo on his right shoulder, coloured in dark cyan-blue.

Casual Outfit
Dillon wears an onyx black leather jacket with dark cyan-blue cuffs over a modified shadow blue long-sleeved shirt with obsidian grey sleeves, as well as obsidian grey trousers and a pair of onyx black motorcycle boots. When riding his motorcycle, he also wears an onyx black helmet that somewhat resembles a wolf's head. His emblem, a stylised wolf's head, is printed on the back of his jacket in dark cyan-blue. It is also engraved into the soles of his boots.

Pyjamas
Dillon's pyjamas consist of a shadow blue camouflage-print T-shirt with an obsidian grey hood, and a pair of loose onyx black & dark cyan-blue pants with camouflage patterns on the lower legs.

Combat Outfit
Dillon's combat attire is similar to his casual outfit, only swapping his jacket with onyx black and dark cyan-blue armour covering his chest and right arm.

Beacon Uniform
Dillon wears the standard male uniform of Beacon, consisting of a white dress shirt, red necktie, blue vest, black trousers and a black blazer trimmed in gold, as well as a pair of black dress shoes.

Alternate Outfit: 'Tracker'
Dillon's alternate outfit consists of an onyx black jacket with obsidian grey sleeves and light cyan-blue buttons over a light cyan-blue T-shirt, dark cyan-blue trousers and light cyan-blue boots with onyx black soles. An image of a howling wolf, identical to his tattoo, is printed in light cyan-blue on the left side of the jacket.

Formal Attire
During formal events, such as the Beacon Dance, Dillon wears a 3-piece suit comprised of a shadow blue dress shirt, an obsidian grey vest with shadow blue buttons, onyx black trousers and a matching blazer and necktie. He also wears a dark cyan-blue belt and a pair of obsidian grey dress shoes.

Atlas Outfit
After transferring to Atlas Academy post-Fall of Beacon, Dillon's outfit is now more suited for the colder climate. His old undershirt is now lightly armoured, and his jacket has been replaced by an ankle-length onyx black duster jacket with shadow blue padded shoulders and dark cyan-blue accents & lining. Dillon's boots have also been changed, now being shadow blue with onyx black soles. His wolf's head emblem is printed on the back of his jacket in dark cyan-blue; it is also engraved into the soles of his boots.

Atlas Uniform
During his time as a student at Atlas Academy, Dillon wears the male uniform of a white long-sleeved shirt with a grey pocket-vest jacket on top, as well as a pair of white gloves and a dark grey tie. He also wears long white trousers and a pair of dark grey dress shoes.

Pre-Beacon
Born of the first all-Faunus team to graduate Atlas Academy, Dillon always envisioned himself as a Huntsman. Trained by all 4 members of the team alongside the other 2 members' daughter Elizabeth, as well as at Prometheus Combat School (a primary Hunter Academy located in Atlas), he soon became a tournament-level fighter, winning his first competitive title, the Atlas Regional Championship, at age 13 and successfully defending it 4 years in a row, earning the nickname of the Black Swordsman at his last contest. At age 16, Dillon, alongside Elizabeth and Team ARTK (arctic) [their parents' team] was on a mission in Vacuo to help clear out a large number of Grimm, the teens going with them for practical experience. However, only 5 out of 6 members of the group survived, as Dillon's father had been felled in combat with countless Grimm, and Dillon lost his left arm trying to save him. This led to Team ARTK officially disbanding, as they lost a member, and served as a brutal reminder to the teens of the dangers of being a Hunter; however, it did not dissuade them from pursuing the career. Soon, though after a lengthy discussion with the teens and Dillon obtaining a prosthetic arm suitable for combat, they all moved to Vale so they could attend Beacon Academy, hailed as the best Hunter Academy at the time. About 2 weeks after the 'Vacuo Incident', Dillon was scouted by Adam Taurus, leader of the White Fang's Vale branch, due to his reputation as a skilled fighter and strategist. After 6 months with the Fang, Dillon and Adam were assigned to disrupt a Schnee Dust Company train. On the mission, Adam executed the defenceless pilot of an Atlesian Paladin after the mech was destroyed, prompting Dillon to abandon the Fang and go back to his Huntsman roots at Beacon.

Personality
Dillon is one of the most serious and militaristic students at Beacon Academy due to his Atlesian upbringing as well as experiencing the risks of the career firsthand (no pun intended), though this sometimes gives way to a more joking side, assigning nicknames to his close friends. His drive to be the best Huntsman he can be, as well as the memory of his father, won't let him give anything less than 100% in anything relating to the subject, be it in combat or academics. This leads into a fairly competitive nature and a friendly rivalry between himself and Pyrrha Nikos, due to their shared history as prominent tournament fighters. Also, Dillon has a 'no man left behind' mindset, likely stemming from his inability to prevent his father's demise. Having said that, Dillon's most defining feature is his protective nature towards those he cares about, leading to his defensive Semblance. Dillon's friendship is not easily gained, but, once you have it, he will go out of his way to make time for you, even across continents, as he did for Elizabeth while she was attending Oscuro Combat School in Vacuo, sharing his Faunus base's pack mentality. He also has a strong sense of morality due to being raised as a Faunus in Atlas, leading to a fierce hatred of discrimination and bullying, particularly against his fellow Faunus, even going so far as to call out Cardin Winchester, and by extension Team CRDL, for his/their behaviour in front of the entire Beacon cafeteria.

Dillon shows at least a passing interest in weapons, science and technology, as he is often seen reading magazines on the subjects, as well as enjoying a variety of science-fiction novels and history books, especially about before the Great War. His favourite film genres are action, adventure and science-fiction.

Powers, Abilities and Equipment
Dillon is shown to have above-average strength, speed and endurance, as he was able to decapitate an Atlesian Knight 200 with a one-handed swing of his sabre without a train car full of others registering it, before proceeding to assist in destroying them, as well as an Atlesian Paladin 290. Dillon's reflexes are also quite impressive, as he was able to form a shield using his Semblance to defend himself from heavy automatic fire from fairly close range before the first bullet made contact with him. Dillon is also well-trained in multiple weapon styles and martial arts, including karate, jujitsu and aikido, as well as in stealth tactics. He is also a renowned tournament fighter, comparable in skill to Pyrrha Nikos. Dillon is seen to be a skilled mechanic, able to maintain his motorcycle, prosthetic arm and weapons with minimal assistance. He also has trained ambidexterity, preferring his right hand for shooting and writing, and his left for throwing and melee attacks due to the enhanced strength from his prosthetic arm.

Dillon's Faunus heritage grants him enhanced senses of hearing and smell, equivalent to a wolf's, as well as night vision. This, paired with his Aura sense and his father's training, makes him an excellent tracker.

Leadership
Dillon is a natural leader and is quick to absorb information, assess situations and come up with new plans if a previous one does not work. His analytical mind is one of Dillon's greatest assets in combat, allowing him to change fighting styles and adapt strategies to counter his opponents. He also has a firm understanding of his team members' abilities and can use that knowledge to coordinate them into an advantageous position in an encounter.

Aura
Like most prospective Hunters, Dillon had his Aura unlocked before attending his chosen Academy, granting him increased resistance to damage and temperature extremes, as well as a form of extra-sensory perception. This also enables him to use Dust and his Semblance. Aura can also be channelled through weapons to increase their durability and offensive capabilities. Dillon's Aura is dark cyan-blue.

Semblance
Dillon's Semblance, Blackout, allows him to create solid objects from a form of 'dark energy'. These objects do not appear to have any mass but are sturdy enough to withstand a hail of bullets from an Atlesian Paladin 290 at fairly close range. This is quite a versatile Semblance, allowing Dillon to create a variety of objects with a thought, and they can be dismissed just as easily. If they are not dismissed, the object will dissipate in 15 seconds if Dillon is not in direct contact with it, if it is not destroyed first. Additionally, any damage the constructs take is halved when compared to Dillon's Aura. If the constructs are actively dismissed, Dillon regains any remaining Aura used to create them; time-outs regenerate half of the remaining Aura, while outside-force destructions do not regenerate any Aura. Dillon can also reshape his constructs if he is in direct contact with them, at the same Aura cost as if it was originally that shape. It is unknown what would happen if Dillon were to incorporate Dust into his Semblance, though some reasonable assumptions can be made:
 * Earth/Ice: Objects created are semi-permanent, so would be good for trapping opponents.
 * Fire: Objects explode upon being destroyed in any way (dismissal, time-out or by an outside force).

Combat Equipment
Dillon's combat equipment is primarily composed of carbon fibre as a direct measure against Pyrrha Nikos' Semblance of Polarity.

Weapons
Dillon's primary weapons, Onyx & Obsidian, are a pair of semi-automatic pistols that can transform into duelling sabres, and can combine to form a broadsword, dubbed Ebony Shadow. Dillon is highly skilled in all of these forms, and he can wield Onyx & Obsidian in any combination. He also displays great dexterity in using his weapons, switching between forms quickly when distracting the Paladin for Adam. Dillon is also adept in using his weapons as Aura conduits, using them to create close-range shockwaves that can slice clean through Atlesian Knights. Dillon carries several types of Dust ammunition, listed below with their effects: Dillon also carries a set of 16 throwing knives, called Wolf's Claws, though he doesn't use them in open combat very often, preferring to utilise them for ranged attacks where stealth is required. However, that does not mean that he is any less skilled in using them compared to his primary weapons. These knives have Gravity Dust in the handles to either amplify the impact force or recall them to Dillon's hand.

Prosthetic Arm
Dillon has a prosthetic left arm, granting him a minor degree of superhuman strength in that limb. The arm is also where Wolf's Claws are stored when they are not in use. Dillon can 'overclock' the arm to enhance its strength and speed, though this uses Dust at a much faster rate than normal, and increases the risk of overheating and damaging the internal systems.

Motorcycle
Dillon's motorcycle, Knightshade, is a Kawasaki Ninja H2R, modified by Dillon for mobile combat. Upgrades include a machine gun (Heckler & Koch MG5 A1) over the front wheel, deployable caltrops over the back, and increased armour plating.
 * Top speed: 249 mph (400 km/h)
 * Power: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm
 * Torque: 115 lb-ft (156 N⋅m) @ 12,500 rpm
 * Rake, trail: 25.1°, 110 mm (4.3 in)
 * Wheelbase: 1450 mm (57.1 in)
 * Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)
 * Seat height: 830 mm (32.7 in)
 * Dimensions (L×W×H): 2070×850×1160 mm (81.5×33.5×45.7 in)
 * Frame type: Steel trellis, carbon fibre bodywork
 * Fuel capacity & type: 14.144 kg (‪31.182 lbs)‬ Combustion Dust
 * Displacement: 1200 cm3
 * Curb weight: 226 kg (498.2 lbs)
 * Ammunition: 7.62⌀×51 mm (120 rounds/belt)
 * Rate of fire: 640/720/800 rounds/min (variable)

Helmet
Dillon's helmet has multiple functions outside the obvious head protection, including:
 * A heads-up display linked to his Scroll, which includes Aura monitoring for himself and his team;
 * A rear-facing camera allowing 360° awareness;
 * Hands-free Scroll calling capability;
 * Facial recognition software;
 * An internal megaphone; and
 * Head-mounted lights

Non-Combat Skills
Dillon is a talented singer and bass guitarist; his favourite genres of music to perform are rock and pop-punk. He is also a reasonably skilled cook, having the most experience in an actual kitchen of his team. Dillon's tactical ability is shown by his proficiency in strategy games, such as chess and Remnant: The Game.

Weaknesses

 * Semblance Limits: Constructs last 15 seconds, but can be destroyed with enough force; Aura drains quickly when used.
 * Sensory Overload: Due to his Faunus heritage, Dillon is more sensitive to overwhelming sensory stimulation (high-pitched/loud noises, powerful smells etc.).
 * Over-Protectiveness: Dillon tends to be rather overzealous when it comes to protecting people, often acting as the 'big brother' of the team and risking his own life to save theirs.
 * Trust Issues: Dillon has serious problems trusting people he doesn't know until they've proven themselves to him.

Trivia

 * Colour Naming Rule: Dillon (Black Ranger from Power Rangers RPM), Sirius (Sirius Black from Harry Potter), Colby (means 'dark-haired')
 * Lucian (Latin origin meaning 'light'), Sable (means 'black' in heraldry)
 * Inspiration: The Big Bad Wolf (Little Red Riding Hood), Kirito (Sword Art Online)
 * Big Bad Wolf: Wolf Faunus, the rival of Ruby Rose (based on Little Red Riding Hood).
 * Kirito: Dual swords, FN Five-seveN pistols, preference of black & grey clothing, tech expert.
 * Theme Songs: Starset- Manifest, Svrcina- Meet Me On The Battlefield
 * Parts of Dillon's equipment reference a member of Team ARTK:
 * Ebony Shadow: Inspired by Alyssa Snow's whip-sword.
 * Prosthetic arm: Designed as a reference to RJ Colby's weapons, a pair of Dust gauntlets, as a way to honour his father's memory.
 * Wolf's Claws: A homage to Grace Truman's throwing knives.
 * Motorcycle: Built and customised alongside Kevin Brooks, the team mechanic.
 * Dillon's Semblance name, 'Blackout', is a direct reference to the Linkin Park song of the same name.
 * Dillon owns a black & grey wolf-hound called Remus.
 * Dillon rides an onyx black & obsidian grey Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle, dubbed Knightshade.
 * Dillon is a talented singer like Weiss, as well as being a skilled bass guitarist; his favourite genres of music to perform and listen to are rock and pop-punk, while he also enjoys listening to orchestral pieces, especially piano.
 * Unsurprisingly, given his Faunus heritage, Dillon's favourite foods are lamb chops and other red meats.
 * Dillon's birthday, November 11th, is Armistice Day, commemorating the end of the First World War and soldiers who died in service to their country. This ties in with his theme of 'remembrance'.
 * Dillon bears several similarities with the members of Team RWBY:
 * Ruby Rose: Team leaders, predominantly black clothing, fairytale inspiration (Little Red Riding Hood), they have a shared interest in weapons, deceased same-gender parent.
 * Weiss Schnee: Atlesian, initially 'cold' personalities that 'thaw out' over time, most technically skilled members of their teams, musicians, most versatile Semblances of their teams.
 * Blake Belladonna: Black-themed former White Fang members mentored by Adam Taurus, both use dual swords with a pistol form, shared interest in books, 'shadow'-themed Semblances.
 * Yang Xiao Long: Motorcyclists, prosthetic arm.