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    Default [Story Discussion] Episode 1 (Yes, Spoilers)

    Since the Episode 2 story stuff is coming out soon, let's discuss the story.

    Quick recap (note: I haven't finished everything yet, so I might get some things wrong):

    The ARKS as a whole: Everyone is on edge after the revelation that the ARKS hid knowledge of Dark Falz from the public eye. This could be a set up for something in the future, such as a splinter faction or even a military coup.

    Zeno: MIA, presumed deceased. Last seen providing a distraction for Casra to escape from Dark Falz.

    Echo: In a holding pattern waiting for confirmation that Zeno is actually dead. Presumably Zeno doesn't turn up, resulting in her transformation in Episode 2.

    Afin: Now considerably more experienced than at the beginning, Afin can actually be considered a competent ARKS member. Has finally found his long-lost sister at the end of the ARKS Battle Festa...

    Ulc: Confirmed deceased. All ARKS members are used as reserve detachments, including service personnel. She died in combat due to her lack of aptitude with photonic weaponry.

    Theodore: A wreck. Though he has finally found the motivation he needs to destroy the Darkers, it is purely out of a desire for vengeance and a need to vent his frustration over Ulc's death. Possibly dangerous, both to himself and those around him. (Most interesting character at the moment, IMO.)

    Fourier: She is now essentially the liaison between the Lilipans and other ARKS who are unable to communicate with them. She also takes care of Rogio.

    Rogio: In hiding after an assault by an ARKS assassin, having only been saved by Sara. Rogio was the first to deduce that Dark Falz was who was hiding underneath the ruins in the middle of the tundra. Unfortunately, that revelation came a little too late. He also has suspicions of another, darker secret behind the ARKS - whatever it was that caused ARKS high command to target him, it was likely this.

    Aki: She has finally established some level of communication with the upper echelons of the Dragonkin, hopefully the prequel to some form of change. Thanks to the player, she is also aware of the ARKS conspiracy, though she is not investing energy into investigating it due to the Dragonkin. Still considers her assistant Light to be a useless bum.

    Gettemhart: Possessed by Dark Falz Elder, the man known as Gettemhart no longer truly exists. As his host, Dark Falz Elder now continuously attacks the ORACLE fleet, being beaten back repeatedly only to come back again for more. Whatever happened 10 years ago changed him into little more than a psychopathic, violent brute, and now he simply is no more.

    Melphonsina: Alive, but not exactly well. (Haven't caught up to this one yet.)

    Patty & Tea/Thea: Still alive and doing their "information gathering" thing. They've provided some juicy bits of info, including the knowledge that Darkers are attracted to ARKS purely because of their use of photons and thus would likely not exist (at least in such numbers) if ARKS were not around.

    Marlu & Ohza: Yep, even with the Bravers released, they're still telling everyone their "my class is best, go with Forces/Hunters and forget about Hunters/Forces" spiel. I'm wondering if that's all they exist for...

    Klotho: What can I say? Guy's a fucking billionaire. I don't even know where he gets all his money from, and the game never tells us, either. Whatever the case, he's just out there doin' his thing, completing missions and making simple observations.

    Franka: I'm only mentioning her because, let's face it, this lady is the scariest member of all of the ARKS. She's willing to cook EVERYTHING. Doesn't matter how ugly or brutish it is, if it's edible, she'll cook it. She has no qualms with using cookware made out of the parts of living things, either. In all likelihood, if Dark Falz had meat, she'd cook that, too. This lady single-handedly makes living on an ARKS ship quite a harrowing experience. At least she's supposedly quite good at her job...

    The Six Pillars of the ARKS

    Maria & Regius: The two oldest and strongest members of the ARKS. Unsurprisingly, they're both Casts. They're both aware of some kind of secret behind the founding of the ARKS, but won't tell you about them directly. Regius is supposedly so incredibly powerful that even Huey trembles before his might. Sara is Maria's assistant/junior, but other than that, we don't know much about her.

    Huey: Pretty much little more than a pawn. Like Clarice Claes, he has great skill and power but doesn't really know how to use it properly. Also completely ignorant of the organization's inner workings.

    Clarice Claes: A living weapon, and that's about it. She's too stupid and incompetent to possess her own initiative, other than 'blowing up ALL the things!'. Her movements are tightly controlled and she is unable to use her full power without authorization, presumably because this power would cause incredible collateral damage. Curiously, the previous two Clarice Claes have perished in combat.

    Casra/Kasura: Don't know much about him. He tells you about Falz and seems to know as much about the organization as Maria & Regius, though like those two, he seems to be under an NDA.

    Kuna/Quna: Two-faced. Lives a double-life as an assassin and an idol. Solicits your help to track down and kill Hadred the Chrome Dragon, who she considers a traitor. (I haven't finished her story yet, so someone else will have to fill this one in.)

    Did I miss anything or get anything wrong? Better let me know!

    And before anyone asks "How can you possibly be THIS invested into the story?", I'm not. I just have a lot of free time since I'm stuck at work and finished everything already.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zyrusticae View Post
    Patty & Tea/Thea: Still alive and doing their "information gathering" thing. They've provided some juicy bits of info, including the knowledge that Darkers are attracted to ARKS purely because of their use of photons and thus would likely not exist (at least in such numbers) if ARKS were not around.
    This sounds famiiiiiiiliar.

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    You forgot about Matoi. Everyone including SEGA has forgotten about her.

    Did Quna replace Atossa or is she 0 and Atossa has not been replaced yet?

    This might also be a good opportunity to ask if anyone recorded all matter board events?

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    I was actually looking for something like this, so thank you for putting this up. The story is a bit better than I expected, it's easy to look at the game for face value and dismiss it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zyrusticae View Post
    Ulc: Confirmed deceased. All ARKS members are used as reserve detachments, including service personnel. She died in combat due to her lack of aptitude with photonic weaponry.
    God damnit I liked her.

    Theodore: A wreck. Though he has finally found the motivation he needs to destroy the Darkers, it is purely out of a desire for vengeance and a need to vent his frustration over Ulc's death. Possibly dangerous, both to himself and those around him. (Most interesting character at the moment, IMO.)
    Oh, well they might make up for it if they do this right.

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    So who is Afin's sister?

    I'm too lazy to play the plot ;_;

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Derpington View Post
    So who is Afin's sister?

    I'm too lazy to play the plot ;_;
    If you really want to know.
    She's possessed by falz like Gettemhart so she's currently "Dark Falz Apprentice"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Derpington View Post
    So who is Afin's sister?

    I'm too lazy to play the plot ;_;
    Spoilers below:
    Apprentice's host, she first appears in a cutscene together with Elder, Double and Persona
    PSO2 EN (Ship 1): Johana
    PSO2 JP (Ship 2): Johana, Ezodagrom, Luppi, Lana, Yukari, Blune, Elysia, Elena
    PSU EN/JP: Johana, Blune, Ezodagrom, Luppi/Johana, Lana

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ezodagrom
    Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ezodagrom

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    Oh ok so she really is his sister then. Thanks guys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gardios View Post
    You forgot about Matoi. Everyone including SEGA has forgotten about her.
    Summer started, building a new computer. Noticing that in Episode 2 Sega has made some major improvements and the plot is starting to pick up.
    Spoiler!


    Quote Originally Posted by Zyrusticae View Post
    Marlu & Ohza: Yep, even with the Bravers released, they're still telling everyone their "my class is best, go with Forces/Hunters and forget about Hunters/Forces" spiel. I'm wondering if that's all they exist for...
    And Lisa to some degree too. I wish these characters were at least particially developed to have some random side, story, or goals or something.

    Klotho: What can I say? Guy's a fucking billionaire. I don't even know where he gets all his money from, and the game never tells us, either. Whatever the case, he's just out there doin' his thing, completing missions and making simple observations.
    If Klotho walked into a strip club, he'd make it rain. On second thought, the tacky cowboy hat, the glasses. Klotho is a pimp. He probably owns a bunch of strip clubs or casinos or something and doesn't walk to talk about it.

    Franka: I'm only mentioning her because, let's face it, this lady is the scariest member of all of the ARKS. She's willing to cook EVERYTHING. Doesn't matter how ugly or brutish it is, if it's edible, she'll cook it. She has no qualms with using cookware made out of the parts of living things, either. In all likelihood, if Dark Falz had meat, she'd cook that, too. This lady single-handedly makes living on an ARKS ship quite a harrowing experience. At least she's supposedly quite good at her job...
    This made me laugh out loud at my desk for a second.
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