In the past, the Kernel was seen a a well respected, high ranking officer. He is trusted to lead thousands of men into battle and return victorious. Valiant, unflinching, and most importantly, passionate about his regiment. He has learnt the names of each and every one of them which helps keep moral high and builds mutual respect between them.
It wasn't until his home planet of nrocpop was invaded by the Imperial Hegemony of Man that things started to take a turn for the worse.
Crops burned, citizens kidnapped for crazy scientfic experiments, buildings and structures detroyed and razed; the Kernel wanted to fight, but was afraid of what would happen to his regiment if he ordered a counterattack.
Alas, feeling defeated, the Kernel fleed his home planet of nrocpop with the remainder of his troops. Years passed and it wasn't until the Kernel stumbled upon the gungeon, with what was left of his regiment, that he realised he had made a mistake.
The Kernel had heard tales of this place and he would do anything to change what had happened in the past...
Starts with 2x Hearts, 2x blanks
Whilst this is in the Kernel's hand, his summoned troops deal 50% more damage
Melee weapon which has the same stats as the bullet's sword without the added effects
When the Kernel takes lethal damage, he returns with 1x Heart, slight damage increase, significant accuracy increase.
Once he is shot by the final crosshair after losing all of his health, the rest of the kernal is broken away and a blank effect is emitted. His player model is now full popcorn and both hands now show.
Summon a soldier to fight by your side (rechargable but takes a while) Lasts until the Kernel either finishes the floor or until the Soldier dies.
Each soldier deals moderate damage. Damage scales with current floor number and if the player is holding the Kernel's command