Calenbloom
Saturday, July 21, 2018
11:22 PM
Throughout the game, Calenbloom practically has a new body with each new encounter. This is used to contrast the prototype's systems, which are designed to be able to be honed, developed, and built upon, similar to human skills. Whereas with CB, his upgrades come by way of migrating his core to new entire bodies.
Some form or essence of CB as a training boss? Maybe only if the training portal is found. What follows is a scene showing CB disengage from the virtual training, a color change, and perhaps one of the scientists in the background.
Outside of the above scenario and ones following the event below, Calenbloom is always seen leading/protecting/following Vanse.
At one point mid- to late-game (during Nidolysis), the prototype nears death during a battle. Vanse and CB come in to rescue at the last second, but CB seems off. The Prototype departs from them, leaving them in the room together. Shortly thereafter, it is discovered that CB succumbed to the adverse effects of corrupted Enno and murdered Vanse.
Some degree of its self-developed "conscience" remains post-corruption, and somehow it can be seen that it is internally tormented over the loss of Vanse. The Prototype will (and is perhaps commanded to?) end CB's misery… Whenever that opportunity comes.