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Balkov Abbey

A former Moscow abbey secretly repurposed by Boris Balkov, funded by Voltaire, into a brutal orphanage-training facility for the Demolition Boys. Hidden basement labs there produced artificial bit-beasts and dangerous experimental gear, including Black Dranzer.

What to know

  • Located in Moscow, Russia; owned by the Biovolt Corporation
  • Run by Boris Balkov, who poses as Father Abbot
  • Funded by Voltaire, who added underground labs with experimental technology
  • Home to the Demolition Boys and, before an accident with Black Dranzer, Kai Hiwatari
  • Scientists created the artificial bit-beasts Falborg, Seaborg, Wolborg, and Wyborg by genetically enhancing and draining real animals
  • Training methods were extreme and sometimes fatal — simulated launches, laser evasion, uncontrolled top battles, real elite-blader duels
  • Underground level is a labyrinth with prison cells for failed students and its own helipad

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  • Some fans call it 'Saint Peter's Abbey,' its believed name before Biovolt took over
  • It is named after Boris Balkov, the head priest
  • Beneath the abbey are labs, prison cells, a maze complex, advanced training gear, and a helipad
  • Kai's memories of the abbey resurfaced only after meeting Boris, despite Kai having led the Bladebreakers there first