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27/07/2009 - v2.10
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~ Major changes to contact info/legal sections.
~ Due to the above, I no longer have any reason to discourage people from
mailing me their random crap, so a more indifferent tone is used throughout
the FAQ. It's a bit cleaner now.
~ Some parts have been completely rewritten.
~ Minor adjustments & corrections made.
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16/03/2008 - v2.00
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~ Added the Unused Stuff section.
~ Added the unused(?) equipment to the equipment list.
~ Re-added weapon skill affinities, properly measured this time.
~ Removed the Android Setups section. It seemed...without a purpose.
~ Renamed the Character Analysis section to Rengoku Explained and added more
information.
~ Lots of additions, adjustments & corrections made.
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22/12/2007 - v1.55
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~ Started working on a Rengoku II FAQ but it will be long before I release
anything. Some changes were made to ensure "compatibility".
~ Removed some ambiguous info regarding Deucalion.
~ Various additions, adjustments & corrections made.
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06/10/2007 - v1.50
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~ Added the Android Setups section.
~ Some parts have been completely rewritten.
~ Removed ambiguous info from the equipment list. I intend to re-add some of
it when I have the time to get proper measurements.
~ Boss equipment is now listed by weapon type and not weapon name since some
bosses carry equipment that doesn't exist in the game.
~ Terminology changes, lots of additions, adjustments & corrections made.
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06/08/2007 - v1.05
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~ Added the Version Differences section.
~ Various additions, adjustments & corrections made.
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28/07/2007 - v1.00
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~ First public release.
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01. About Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory...............................[BTRNG]
02. Version Differences.................................................[DIFFV]
03. Hints & Tips........................................................[HNTTP]
04. The Tower of Purgatory..............................................[R:ToP]
1st Ascent
0th Level ~ The Gates of Purgatory..............................[GTLVL]
1st Level ~ Pride...............................................[PRLVL]
2nd Level ~ Envy................................................[ENLVL]
3rd Level ~ Wrath...............................................[WRLVL]
4th Level ~ Sloth...............................................[SLLVL]
5th Level ~ Greed...............................................[GRLVL]
6th Level ~ Gluttony............................................[GLLVL]
7th Level ~ Lust................................................[LULVL]
8th Level ~ The Garden of Eden..................................[EDLVL]
2nd Ascent
0th Level ~ The Gates of Purgatory Revisited....................[GTLVR]
1st Level ~ Pride Revisited.....................................[PRLVR]
2nd Level ~ Envy Revisited......................................[ENLVR]
3rd Level ~ Wrath Revisited.....................................[WRLVR]
4th Level ~ Sloth Revisited.....................................[SLLVR]
5th Level ~ Greed Revisited.....................................[GRLVR]
6th Level ~ Gluttony Revisited..................................[GLLVR]
7th Level ~ Lust Revisited......................................[LULVR]
8th Level ~ The Garden of Eden Revisited........................[EDLVR]
Top Level ~ Ascension to Heaven.................................[SCHVN]
05. The Final Ascent....................................................[FNASC]
06. Rengoku Explained...................................................[RENXP]
07. Unused Stuff........................................................[UNSTF]
08. Unlockables.........................................................[UNLCK]
09. Upgrade Tables......................................................[UPGTB]
10. Equipment List......................................................[EQLST]
Melee Weapons
Claws...........................................................[CLWPM]
Swords..........................................................[SWWPM]
Hammers.........................................................[HAWPM]
Chainsaws.......................................................[CHWPM]
Drills..........................................................[DRWPM]
Stun Guns.......................................................[STWPM]
Heat Swords.....................................................[HSWPM]
Axes............................................................[AXWPM]
Jackhammers.....................................................[JAWPM]
Plasma Swords...................................................[PSWPM]
Gravity Hammers.................................................[GHWPM]
Ranged Weapons
Revolvers.......................................................[RVWPR]
Crossbows.......................................................[CRWPR]
Rifles..........................................................[RFWPR]
Shotguns........................................................[SHWPR]
Needleguns......................................................[NDWPR]
Submachine Guns.................................................[SMWPR]
Machine Guns....................................................[MGWPR]
Laser Guns......................................................[LGWPR]
Heavy Machine Guns..............................................[HMWPR]
Artillery.......................................................[ARWPR]
Recoilless Rifles...............................................[RRWPR]
Grenade Launchers...............................................[GRWPR]
Missile Launchers...............................................[MLWPR]
Homing Missiles.................................................[HOWPR]
Mortars.........................................................[MRWPR]
Gatling Guns....................................................[GGWPR]
Coilguns........................................................[COWPR]
Railguns........................................................[RGWPR]
Rail Cannons....................................................[RCWPR]
EMP.............................................................[EMWPR]
Particle Cannons................................................[PRWPR]
Antimatter Cannons..............................................[AMWPR]
Quantum Cannons.................................................[QUWPR]
Gravity Grenades................................................[GVWPR]
Floating Mines..................................................[FLWPR]
Plasma Cutters..................................................[PLWPR]
Flamethrowers...................................................[FTWPR]
Shields
Light Shields...................................................[LGSHI]
Anti-Heat Shields...............................................[AHSHI]
All-round Shields...............................................[ARSHI]
Anti-Physical Shields...........................................[APSHI]
Heavy Anti-Physical Shields.....................................[HPSHI]
Plasma Shields..................................................[PLSHI]
Anti-Electronic Shields.........................................[AESHI]
Head Equipment
Shock Absorers..................................................[SHSHQ]
Anti-Detecton Units.............................................[ADSHQ]
Leg Equipment
Energy/Ammo Packs...............................................[ENSLQ]
Mobility Systems................................................[MBSLQ]
Cooling Systems.................................................[CSSLQ]
Clockdown Systems...............................................[CDSLQ]
Repair Systems..................................................[RSSLQ]
Laser Jammers...................................................[LJSLQ]
Balance Systems.................................................[BASLQ]
11. Contact Information.................................................[CNTNF]
12. Special Thanks......................................................[SPTHX]
13. Legal Information...................................................[LGLNF]
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NOTE: "Rengoku" is the Japanese word for "Purgatory"
Rengoku lets you assume the role of GRAM, an advanced battle android that has
gained self-awareness and seems to be locked up in a huge tower where other
identical androids are fighting a never-ending war. GRAM has lots of questions
regarding himself and the constant fighting that is taking place inside the
tower so he decides to fight his way up in hopes of having his questions
answered. During his ascent, he will meet other self-aware androids, each with
different character traits, and finally realize the truth behind his existence
and the true purpose of the tower. That is pretty much the spoiler-less version
of the story.
Basic gameplay consists of destroying enemy androids that will under certain
circumstances drop part of their equipment. GRAM can make use of that
equipment and this allows for great customization when it comes to GRAM's
battle abilities. Undeniably, moulding GRAM to your liking is definitely the
most interesting and rewarding part of the game. Video game-literate people may
find this strikingly similar to other video game series like Armored Core but
there are as many similarities as there are differences between the two. While
in Armored Core you control huge clunky Transformers-like robots, Rengoku's
androids are human-sized and their designs can be very reminiscent of Guyver or
works by H.R. Giger, potentially making them horror-inspired moving works of
art. Moreover, most parts can change their appearance depending on what part of
GRAM's body they're placed on, effectively giving you lots of freedom when it
comes to GRAM's looks. Finally, if a piece of equipment is no longer useful or
not to your liking, you can turn it into "elixir skin", a form of currency you
can use to permanently upgrade GRAM's base stats such as cooling, defense and
the amount of equipment that can be equipped per body part. Needless to say,
you'll be spending quite a bit of time experimenting with different
combinations of equipment to achieve your ideal balance of looks and battle
ability.
Finally, Rengoku has lots of references to Dante's Divine Comedy, specifically
the second part, Purgatorio. Actually, Rengoku is BASED on Dante's Purgatorio
so knowledge of that work is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED so that you can truly
understand and appreciate the game.
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It has come to my attention that there is a number of differences between the
versions of the game, so I'll be listing them. I'd like to point out that I
wrote this FAQ/Walkthrough while playing the EU version.
JP Version
============
- Original game version.
US Version
============
- Item Swap Mode added.
- Tutorial added. You have to watch the tutorial every time you start a new
game.
- Pancration Mode has been renamed to Pancratium Mode.
- Two pieces of equipment can now be found lying on the floor in the very first
terminal room of the game.
EU Version
============
- All the additions/changes of the US version.
- The camera works exactly like in Rengoku II. This means that the camera stays
FIXED on GRAM's back and is slightly zoomed in.
- There is no way of controlling the camera. The PSP's analog stick can now be
used to control GRAM's movement.
- The camera angle when encountering level masters has been changed. Instead of
DEAD FRONT, a more cinematic high-angle shot is used.
- The in-game description of the weapon "Neo-Revolver" is glitched. It is, "A
miracle revolver that outstrips the performance of other han" (description
continues off-screen).
- The icon for elixir skin has been changed to the one used in Rengoku II.
- You can choose between English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. To
change language, you should keep the L button pressed while the game boots
up.
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I won't be outlining this game's controls or basic gameplay since you can find
this information in the game manual. Here's a list of hints & tips:
- The game can be very easy if you spend too much time gathering equipment and
performing upgrades. If you want to experience the game as one should, I
suggest you complete each level once (you may complete the 2nd level twice
though) and go back to the lower levels to gather missing equipment right
before the final battle.
- If you're in a terminal room and want to know which level you're on, just
look at the floor. In the center, you'll see a number of triangles forming
various patterns. The number of triangles corresponds to the number of the
level.
- Do not underestimate weapons that can stun or knock down. No matter how
trivial the damage, if 3-4 enemy androids start stunning you one after the
other, they'll probably continue doing so until you're defeated.
- The repair systems are a great piece of equipment early on, when your max
endurance is low. However, the more you increase your endurance, the more
useless they become. It is then that cooling systems and laser jammers may
prove more useful.
- Your heat levels will go down faster when you are in a room without any
enemies around or if you are standing still. This means that you can achieve
maximum cooling when standing still in an empty room. The same applies to
your endurance regeneration rate.
- If you've been through a room before, doors will be unlocked. If you run into
enemies and don't want a fight, you can simply leave and re-enter the room
and enemies will disappear.
- If there is a piece of equipment you want to obtain and know that an enemy is
carrying it, the best way to increase your chances of acquiring it is making
that enemy run out of energy/ammo for every other piece of his equipment.
Then you can overkill him and if equipment drops, it will definitely be the
piece you wanted to get your hands on. However, being able to perform such a
feat will depend on your understanding of the game, experience, and the type
of equipment you want to acquire.
- I'm against using this but I must mention it for the sake of completion. Once
you enter the first terminal room of the game, you can find some equipment
lying on the floor. If you turn them to elixir as soon as you get them, they
will respawn instantly. This allows for unlimited elixir early on though
it is tedious and a complete waste of time. Be a man, go out and destroy
things in a fit of rage and you'll gather elixir in no time.
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Some things to keep in mind concerning this walkthrough:
==========================================================
- I will assume that your character is not overpowered. If you happen to be
overpowered I suggest that you ignore any comment concerning this game's
difficulty. Due to the game's "grinding" nature, it's quite hard not to be
overpowered at times.
- I refuse to provide very particular strategies or upgrade suggestions.
Moulding your own character is half the fun this game can provide.
- I will only be listing NEWLY AVAILABLE equipment for each floor. That is
because listing all pieces of equipment available on each floor would be
quite tedious. It saves space anyway. Keep in mind that once a certain piece
of equipment becomes available in a specific level, it can usually be found
on the next one as well.
So, that's it! Pop in your Rengoku UMD and let's begin.
The Prologue FMV begins, accompanied by an operatic piece:
======================================FMV======================================
Could a legacy of slaughter and destruction
lead to anything but eventual ruin?
The endless heaps of corpses
and the ominous series of damning insights
deeply ingrained in the androids' memories...
...that might have been the start of it all.
What seems to be some kind of nervous system is visible. The camera zooms out
and...wooah, a scary android face is looking straight at you. You then see an
army of such androids waltzing through explosions, completely unaffected by
them. One of them seems to freak out, and A REVOLVER SPROUTS OUT OF HIS HEAD.
This same android is then fighting a gold-coloured android while their battle
is shown through monitors to men who seem to be enjoying the spectacle. The
gold android manages to win in a very...flashy way and strikes a "screaming at
the sky" pose.
======================================FMV======================================
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1ST ASCENT
===============================================================================
One of those scarily human androids we saw during the Prologue FMV is on his
knees, in the middle of what seems to be an empty and abandoned room, with a
single source of light right above him. The android slowly lifts his upper body
and...HOLY PIXELS, BATMAN!...looks into the light with his rather...horribly
pixelated face. Rengoku's main theme kicks in and you are able to witness the
outcome of a battle between a blood-red android and the gold android you saw
during the game's Prologue FMV (I'll refer to him as Type01 from now on).
Type01, defeated, is kneeling in a similar fashion to the lonely android you
saw at the beginning and looks up at his opponent who's getting ready to
deliver the finishing blow. The camera then shifts to the kneeling android of
the beginning and the visions of him and Type01 seem to overlap, revealing
that he is actually Type01. He continues looking into the light with a
PRICELESS (although pixelated) expression and after recalling the blood-red
android's face slowly stands up. It seems this is the hero of the game.
You may now enter the name of the game's main character, default is GRAM, but
you can name him Michael Jackson for all I care. I'll be referring to him as
GRAM though.
After being forced to watch the game's tutorial (and for good reason) the time
where you actually play has come.
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0th Level ~ The Gates of Purgatory [GTLVL]
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Level Description:
====================
A pleasant place to be. A wide, square-shaped room with cold lighting very much
like moonlight and corners totally devoid of light. The way the warp point's
red light stands out while matching the colour scheme is beyond words.
Accompanied by a great introductory track. Gentle piano VERY reminiscent of
Shoji Meguro's work (see latest "Megami Tensei" games) which slowly picks up
while martial/post-apocalyptic ambience seamlessly integrates itself into it
and dresses it with a sentiment of foreboding. A couple of seconds before its
end, the ambience dies out and the piano plays a few sweet sounding notes, a
sign of hope.
Level Strategy:
=================
Enjoy the scenery & music, brainstorm a bit, mess around with the controls, and
off to the warp point.
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1st Level ~ Pride [PRLVL]
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Level Description:
====================
Dark dull rooms reminiscent of a post-war abandoned warehouse. Very unpleasant
and probably full of dirt, dust and rust. Earth colours are dominant here. A
rather uplifting heavy breakbeat/electro track makes sure to keep you excited.
Level Strategy:
=================
Since this is an introductory level, enemy androids are poorly armed. Equip the
equipment you found at the terminal room and start hacking away. Try to get
used to overkills and make sure to gather (and turn to elixir) a sizeable
amount of equipment so you can start upgrading. I believe your physical
defense is of most importance right now.
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| New Equipment |
|-----------------|
| Double Claw |
| Tekkou Blade |
| Attack Hammer |
| 580 Auto Magnum |
| Auto Bow Gun |
| α E-Pack Add-on |
|_________________|
Level Master:
===============
This ominous synth, accompanied by some rather funky electronics, will be your
first level master battle theme. Welcome to the Tower of Purgatory.
A slender, purple-ish, ninja-esque android with blades on both arms is blocking
your path.
Mars:
"A-challenger? You-must-defeat-me-to-proceed-to-the-next-level."
GRAM:
"You wanna fight?"
Mars:
"Our-orders-are-to-fight."
GRAM:
"But who commanded us to obey orders? Where do those orders come from? Is it
our own will that makes us obey orders? Or are we ordered to follow orders?
I've got to know the truth!"
Mars:
"Talking-is-irrelevant. It-only-delays-progress. Disengage-your-speech-circuits
-and-switch-to-battle-mode-like-the-other-combatants."
_____________________
| Mars |
|---------------------|
| Head: Revolver |
| Chest: N/A |
| Right Arm: Sword |
| Left Arm: Sword |
| Legs: N/A |
|_____________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
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| |
| |
| ____________ |
| Mars |
| @ @ |
| @@@ @@@ |
| @@@ @@@ |
| @ @ |
| GRAM |
|________ ________|
| |
ENTRANCE
@: Crates
Well, all I can say is, "don't stand still and take a beating". Mars won't
exactly relentlessly hunt you down but he WILL try to chop you up if you stay
too close. I suggest a ranged fight though it may take more time since your
ranged weaponry isn't as strong at this point in the game. In case you need
them, there are two piles of crates on the left and right which may drop items.
There is also a wall near the exit in case you need some cover, though I doubt
you'll need it.
GRAM:
"I'd say that's an invitation to the next level. I wonder what's up there? I
guess there's only one way to find out."
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| 580 Auto Magnum |
|___________________|
Hmm...it seems that android was neither willing nor self-aware. You'll have to
go on.
********************
2nd Level ~ Envy [ENLVL]
********************
Level Description:
====================
It pretty much looks like the post-war abandoned warehouse from the previous
level, but the walls seem cleaner and there's more light. More like an
abandoned factory now. Accompanied by a rather intricate drum & bass track that
borders on IDM at times.
Level Strategy:
=================
A REALLY vital level if you ask me, almost all the new equipment here is
REQUIRED since the level master here will prove rather...unforgiving. Also,
some of this level's enemy androids can easily defeat you, so whether you like
it or not, you will have to learn to dodge and roll around like a monkey on
drugs or you will suffer a number of infuriating defeats. Make sure to get your
hands on better equipment as soon as possible (practically EVERYTHING here is
better than what you already have), and don't even bother fighting the level
master unless you have an α Repair System and 1-2 Kite Shields.
_________________
| New Equipment |
|-----------------|
| Chainsaw |
| Pile Bunker |
| Shotgun M808 |
| 8mm Sub-auto |
| Gatling Cannon |
| Kite Shield |
| α Repair System |
|_________________|
Level Master:
===============
Drums of war echo through this area, no other music could fit this battle, for
it is time you finally faced a REAL opponent. Enter the arena!
A slender, grey-ish android that is equipped with an intimidating amount of
long-ranged weaponry is blocking your path.
Lycaon:
"........."
GRAM:
"........."
"Words... Thoughts... Do they mean anything to us?"
_________________________________
| Lycaon |
|---------------------------------|
| Head: Submachine Gun |
| Chest: Gatling Gun |
| Right Arm: Rifle |
| Left Arm: Anti-Physical Shield |
| Legs: Mobility System |
|_________________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
_________________| |_
| |
| Lycaon|
| |
| XXXXXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXXXXX |
| |
| GRAM |
|_ _________________|
| |
ENTRANCE
X: Chasm
Lycaon is fully equipped for long-range combat, has accelerated movement to
easily dodge your bullets, and a shield strong enough that allows only the
strongest of attacks to cause damage. To add insult to injury, this level is
suited for long-range combat, where Lycaon excels in. His rapid-fire weaponry,
isn't all that threatening, his rifle though, is a completely different story.
Your shields won't do much against it and there's always a possibility it will
knock you down, rendering you vulnerable. Good news is, he doesn't use it that
often when you are near him, so try to stay close, hitting him with your most
damaging attacks. He will go down eventually.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| Beam Shield |
|___________________|
Meh, another fruitless battle, and a challenging one to boot. Hopefully, the
next level master won't be so tight-lipped.
*********************
3rd Level ~ Wrath [WRLVL]
*********************
Level Description:
====================
Even cleaner and more organized than before, this warm-lit, grey/brown facility
does little to please the eye. At least you are no longer walking on dirt, are
you? Accompanied by your typical house/lounge amalgam.
Level Strategy:
=================
This level will pit you against two or even three opponents at the same time so
you'll have to perfect your dodging skills here. Learn to dodge-attack-dodge
and you'll be fine. New to this level are the concepts of heavy weaponry,
electronic damage and being overheated by an enemy. Some enemies will be
carrying missile launchers and artillery that can be a bit dangerous, but
they are easy to dodge and you can probably handle that. However, you should
be more careful when facing an enemy with a flamethrower. The flamethrower
causes minor damage (some of it is electronic) but causes the heat levels
of your entire body to increase, potentially crippling you. You could equip
a Liquid Cooler to avoid overheating but that's entirely up to you.
__________________
| New Equipment |
|------------------|
| Drill Claw |
| Hecate V |
| Macro Needle Gun |
| 75mm Howitzer |
| Missile Launcher |
| Flame Thrower |
| Heat Shield |
| Liquid Cooler |
|__________________|
Level Master:
===============
The easily recognizable piano track from the 0th Level is played here, could
that be an important battle? Let's find out...
A slender, green-shaded, birdlike android is blocking your path. Seems to be
melee orientated...or not?
Minos:
"Another challenger? How many does that make? I've lost count. All these
challengers tirelessly trying to climb to the top of the tower... And every
time I block their progress. The cycle continues...forever."
GRAM:
"So why go on fighting? Just stop resisting and let yourself be beat."
Minos:
"You think that would end it? No, in defeat we merely lose memory we no longer
need. But we never die. We're never destroyed. You understand? I want freedom.
I want to be released from this tower... From this control... From this
immortal body of mine!"
__________________________
| Minos |
|--------------------------|
| Head: Sword |
| Chest: Artillery |
| Right Arm: Hammer |
| Left Arm: Light Shield |
| Legs: Repair System |
|__________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
_______________| |_______________
| |
| |
| XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX Minos @@@@@ |
| XXXXXXXXX @@@@@ |
| @@@@@ XXXXXXXXX |
| @@@@@ XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXXX |
| GRAM |
|_______________ _______________|
| |
ENTRANCE
X: Chasm
@: Crates
Minos is a rather docile opponent. He won't attack that often, though he can be
quite persistent once he does. He is primarily melee ranged though he DOES
carry a piece of artillery and is definitely not afraid to use it once you go a
bit too far for his tastes. His melee fighting includes charging blindly (and
persistently to say the least) with his sword and using his hammer to add some
spice. Frankly, the hard part of this battle is maneuvering in this less than
comfortable battlefield and actually defeating Minos since he is equipped with
a formidable repair system.
Minos:
"No... It's not enough... These flames, these bullets... How much will it take
to destroy me?! The same thing... Over and over..."
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| β Repair System |
|___________________|
It seems you finally encountered another self-aware android, and it seems not
everybody is happy with what's going on in the tower. In addition, it seems
that once defeated, androids here lose all memory. Hmmmm...GRAM was able to
remember his defeat by the blood-red android though...things are finally
getting interesting. On to the next level...
*********************
4th Level ~ Sloth [SLLVL]
*********************
Level Description:
====================
Pretty much the same with the previous level, a solid yet dull facility, though
it's green shaded this time. Accompanied by an enjoyable track (the tutorial
track) which sounds very much like the one on the 1st level. Let's roll.
Level Strategy:
=================
This level can't be as hard as it can be annoying. It appears that most enemies
here would prefer to overheat rather than defeat you, so be mentally prepared.
The heat sword and the grenade launcher are introduced in this level, probably
the two most dangerous sources of heat the game has to offer. The heat sword is
well...a sword, so it's easily avoided. On the other hand, the grenade launcher
fires not-so-visible grenades that upon detonation may cause all sorts of
misfortune, worst of them being the constant screaming of alarms when you
manage to get yourself fully overheated. The rest of it is rather uneventful.
ENJOY WITH MAGIC OVERHEATING!
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Heavy Stun Gun |
| Heat Sword |
| 7.62mm M.G. |
| 3" Recoilless Gun |
| Grenade Launcher |
| Point Barrier |
| Accel. System |
|___________________|
Level Master:
===============
The track from the 2nd level returns, will this be some sort of quirky battle?
The answer is one step away.
A blue heavily armored android, featuring what appears to be a missile launcher
where it's head should be, is blocking your path.
Briareos:
"Great! A challenger! It's been ages! Come on, let's fight! Just bring it on!"
GRAM:
"You enjoy this fighting?!"
Briareos:
"Of course! Don't you? Fighting's great!"
GRAM:
"No, I'm just full of doubts and questions. What should I do? Why should I
fight?"
Briareos:
"Because it's in your programming. Your circuits ache for it. All you can hear
is fight, fight, fight, fight...You have to obey. So come on! Let's get to it!"
_____________________________
| Briareos |
|-----------------------------|
| Head: Missile Launcher |
| Chest: Mortar |
| Right Arm: Railgun |
| Left Arm: Grenade Launcher |
| Legs: Energy/Ammo Pack |
|_____________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
_________| |_________
| |
|_____ _____|
| |
| |
| |
_____| |_____
| Briareos |
| |
| |
| |
|_____ _____|
| |
| |
| |
_____| |_____
| GRAM |
|_________ _________|
| |
ENTRANCE
A pretty straightforward area, enough space to fight in whatever way you want,
although there may be a problem...Briareos. Well, nothing spells out "full
frontal assault" as well as Briareos does, his equipment is out of this world
and he ADORES all of it. No matter how you choose to approach this battle,
Briareos will try to stay at mid range so he can effectively unleash a nuclear
holocaust upon you. Your main concern should be avoiding his grenades, and
making sure that he NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES corners you. He isn't really
hard, just annoying.
GRAM:
"So that android fought for pleasure. That was its reason. What's mine? Is he
crazy? Or is it me? Or is everyone crazy?"
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| Rail Gun |
|___________________|
Heh, seems you ran into some kind of lunatic android this time. Nevertheless,
if such an android can exist, there may be some more interesting encounters up
ahead.
*********************
5th Level ~ Greed [GRLVL]
*********************
Level Description:
====================
Again, this seems like your good ol' abandoned facility, only this time it's
squeaky clean, grey tinted, and has lots of cold lighting. Hurray for decent
music, a heavy electro track makes sure to provide you with all the adrenaline
you'll ever need.
Level Strategy:
=================
Aww great...another annoying level. Remember the grenade launchers? Well they
are back along with a new friend, floating mines. Mine-using enemies will in
most cases stand in a corner and surround themselves with a cloud of mines
which will slowly float towards you. Eventually, they will run out of mines and
start attacking you from their safe corner, probably the very first time you
bear witness to the existence of an AI in a common enemy. You will also
encounter your first decent quantum weapon here, the Plasma Cutter α, which may
not be really damaging but is a nice and somewhat reliable weapon to acquire.
_________________
| New Equipment |
|-----------------|
| Heat Axe |
| Mortar Gun |
| Floating Mine |
| Plasma Cutter α |
| Beam Shield | (*)
| Shock Absorber |
|_________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
Level Master:
===============
A somewhat melancholic synth/orchestral music piece plays in the background.
Seems like this is an important battle, take a deep breath and...
A pitch black, rather scary android with what seems to be a pair of bat-wings,
is blocking your path.
Sphinx:
"Your progress to this level has been very convincing. Now I will test you
against my ultimate sword programming."
GRAM:
"Why? What do all you level masters think you're protecting?"
Sphinx:
"An unanswerable question. We were created for this purpose. It's the reason we
exist. Our appearance, our structure, our skills. Surely they themselves are
the answers."
GRAM:
"Created... Yeah, that's right. We were made by someone. But who? And why?"
Sphinx:
"People who wanted war, but didn't want to fight themselves. That is the
logical explanation."
______________________________
| Sphinx |
|------------------------------|
| Head: Crossbow |
| Chest: Heavy Machine Gun |
| Right Arm: Plasma Sword |
| Left Arm: Anti-Heat Shield |
| Legs: Repair System |
|______________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
_______________________| |_______________________
| |
| _______________ _______________ |
| | | |
| + + |
| @@ | | |
| @@@@ ++++++++++ |
| @@@ |
| @ Sphinx |
| |
|_________ _________|
| ++++++++++ |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| GRAM |
|_____________ _____________|
| |
ENTRANCE
@: Crates
+: Low wall
A rather intricate and confusing area for an overly simple battle. Sphinx isn't
much of an opponent, he relies too heavily on his plasma sword which can pack
quite a punch if your defense isn't accordingly upgraded. Obviously, you should
employ long-range tactics to avoid being hit and the low walls are just the way
to do it. If a low wall is between you and Sphinx, he will be forced to engage
in long-range combat, and regrettably, he's quite bad at it.
GRAM:
"I realize now. It's the truth I'm looking for. The truth about what I really
am. That's the reason I must fight. If I'm destined to fight anyway, I'll fight
to find the truth."
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| Plasma Sword |
|___________________|
Seems GRAM and the other androids were created to fight on behalf of humans
during wars. Heh, those cowards, seems they knew nothing about the joy of
disemboweling your fellow man with your bare hands. Mmm human entrail...*ahem*
You may now continue on to the next level.
************************
6th Level ~ Gluttony [GLLVL]
************************
Level Description:
====================
Finally, it seems like you're in a real futuristic environment, cold lighting,
geometric shape decorations everywhere and a metallic grey tint. It's back to
drum & bass for this level and though I may not like it that much, I have to
admit that it fits the level perfectly.
Level Strategy:
=================
Hmmm...not much, your opponents here carry some nice upgraded versions of some
basic weaponry, namely the 13mm Auto Nanbu and 15.7mm Machinegun but it's not
anything you should worry about. The dangerous ones are the ones wielding
Mortar Guns and Floating Mines, pretty much the same as the previous level.
The only "real" change is that opponents here are often equipped with
Laserproof Shields or Laser Jammers, which means your quantum weapons will be
pretty useless against them. Then again, I doubt you are relying on quantum
weapons at this point in the game soooo...meh! Finally, DO make sure that you
obtain some of their anti-quantum equipment since it will prove very useful for
the battles ahead.
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Piercing Row Claw |
| 13mm Auto Nanbu |
| 15.7mm Machinegun |
| Homing Missile |
| Rail Gun | (*)
| Laserproof Shield |
| Jammer Head |
| Laser Jammer |
|___________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
Level Master:
===============
A gripping epic music piece fitting a duel to the death will probably attract
your attention. Be prepared, for this is your greatest challenge as of yet...
A dark green, seemingly military themed android is blocking your path.
Alkmaion:
"Oh, that's some nice equipment! You've done well on your way up! It'll just
make it a more worthwhile defeat!"
GRAM:
"Enough chat! I'm not stopping here. I must get to the top. I don't care if
that's my programming or my self-will."
Alkmaion:
"Your self-will? What is self? We're all just androids. All the same. No matter
what equipment we use. The only thing that sets us apart from one another is
strength, fighting skills and how many victories we have!"
_____________________________
| Alkmaion |
|-----------------------------|
| Head: Submachine Gun |
| Chest: Particle Cannon |
| Right Arm: Machine Gun |
| Left Arm: Missile Launcher |
| Legs: Cooling System |
|_____________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
_____________| |_____________
| @ @@ @@ @ |
| @@@ @@ @@ @@@ |
| XXXXXXXXAlkmaionXXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX |
| XXXX XXXX |
| XXXX XXXX |
| XXXX@ @XXXXXXXX@ @XXXX |
| XXXX @@ XXXXXXXX @@ XXXX |
| XXXX@ @XXXXXXXX@ @XXXX |
| XXXX XXXX |
| XXXX XXXX |
| XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX |
| XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX |
| GRAM |
|_____________ _____________|
| |
ENTRANCE
X: Chasm
@: Crates
Once again, a place unsuitable for a battleground, crates blocking your way and
line of vision, chasms here and there, and a LETHAL opponent. Alkmaion's
equipment isn't that dazzling, but wait...what's that? A PARTICLE CANNON? Well,
as you have already guessed, this weapon is the one and only threat this battle
has to offer. Want to know what it looks like? Imagine a number of tiny blue
beams spreading from Alkmaion's chest similarly to how a 7.62mm or 15.7mm
machine gun spreads its bullets. Sounds harmless? Now imagine each beam being
able to do damage equal to 1/5 of your endurance bar while inflicting some heat
damage. Harmless enough for you? All you can do? Stay away! Giving space for
the beams to spread will guarantee that you get hit by as few of them as
possible. Needless to say, if you try "hugging" him, you will instantly die the
moment his particle cannon is fired. If for some reason he's near impossible to
defeat, equip a Laser Jammer, a very cheap piece of equipment, and this battle
is as good as over.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| Particle Cannon |
|___________________|
Hmpf, seems GRAM is getting rather edgy and not willing to engage in
conversation, as a result, you learn nothing new.
********************
7th Level ~ Lust [LULVL]
********************
Level Description:
====================
This looks the same as the previous level, only this time a strong pale blue
light makes the area seem more pleasing. Back to the relatively recent tutorial
track, it's ok, but having to listen to it yet again, is not.
Level Strategy:
=================
Levels are steadily becoming longer, and this is the second longest level, so
be prepared. Your opponents here seem to be of various natures, some will
resist physical attacks while others will resist electronic ones, some will use
heavy physical attacks (Linear Mortar Gun) while others will prefer electronic
ones (Gravity Grenade/Rail Gun). Your best bet is to treat your android like a
jack of all trades. Equip some Point Barriers (unless your defense stats are
uneven) and make sure you are able to inflict both types of damage and you'll
breeze through this level. It's not hard, just a bit tedious and long.
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Plasma Sword | (*)
| Laser Gun |
| Linear Mortar Gun |
| Gravity Grenade |
| Beam Coat |
| β E-Pack Add-on |
| β Repair System | (*)
|___________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
Level Master:
===============
The same epic music piece from the previous battle is featured here. Could this
be another hard battle? Let's meet your next opponent.
A pale violet, somewhat brutish android is blocking your path.
Statius:
"Congratulations! You've conquered seven floors! So, let the show begin!"
GRAM:
"Show? What show?"
Statius:
"This place is just a stadium. We're here to fight for the spectators'
amusement...Although the spectators all died out many years ago now."
GRAM:
"That's all we're fighting for?! For entertainment? Even though the spectators
are all gone?"
Statius:
"That's right. We were built for fighting like this. And only for fighting. If
we weren't performing in this arena, what other use would we have now? So let
it begin! The 6,123,986th Colosseum Show!"
_____________________________
| Statius |
|-----------------------------|
| Head: Chainsaw |
| Chest: EMP |
| Right Arm: Coilgun |
| Left Arm: Stun Gun |
| Legs: Energy/Ammo Pack |
|_____________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
_________| |_________
/ \
/ \
/ @@ @@ \
/ @ ___ @ \
| ++++ | |
| + | |
| + | |
| Statius |
| |
| | + |
| | + |
| |___ ++++ |
\ /
\ @@ @@ /
\ GRAM /
\_________ _________/
| |
ENTRANCE
@: Crates
+: Low wall
This guy is bad, really bad...at fighting that is. Compared to Alkmaion,
Statius is a fuzzy-wuzzy newborn kitten. His chainsaw is bugged and won't work
(programming FAIL), so he will resort to the rest of his equipment, which
is rather...unimpressive. When it comes to damage, he relies on his coilgun
which is quite decent, but easy to dodge. The rest is laughable, annoying yes,
but not dangerous. Just get it over with.
GRAM:
"So we've been fighting on and on for nothing! And we're still supposed to
carry on with it now?"
Statius:
"Not for nothing. Even if there are no spectators, we are witnesses. You and I.
And I feel sure our battles are being monitored by someone. It's as if we are
being controlled..."
GRAM:
"The top of the tower... That's got to hold the answer!"
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| EMCON-III |
|___________________|
Though Statius was a blatant let-down, he revealed some rather shocking facts.
It seems that this tower is some sort of arena to keep humans entertained but
apparently, humans have died out and the continuous warfare inside the tower
is utterly pointless. It seems as if someone could still be watching those
battles though...hmmmm.
**********************************
8th Level ~ The Garden of Eden [EDLVL]
**********************************
Level Description:
====================
This time you are presented with a blindingly well-lit, pure white, high-tech
facility. The musical piece you were listening to during the battle with Sphinx
will keep you company for this level.
Level Strategy:
=================
It's finally here, the last and longest level of the tower, but not necessarily
the hardest. Your opponents in this level carry weapons made to inflict PAIN
and they are all equipped with strong shields. Your main worry? The Quantum
Cannon. If more than one androids choose to go Quantum Cannon-happy for some
random reason during this level, it is imperative that you destroy one of them
as soon as possible. Of course, that won't really solve the problem since
another one will spawn, but the chances he'll immediately start Quantum
Cannon-ing you to death are rather slim. Make sure to gather all the equipment
you need and make sure to pick up 1-2 Plasma Shields, which, although quite
short-lived, considerably reduce the damage inflicted on you. Finally, if you
want to get your hands on any of the equipment you might have missed during the
previous levels, now is the time to go and get it.
_________________
| New Equipment |
|-----------------|
| Samurai Drive |
| Rail Cannon |
| EMCON-III | (*)
| Particle Cannon | (*)
| Quantum Cannon |
| Plasma Shield |
|_________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
Level Master:
===============
The main theme of Rengoku adorns this area. Undeniably the best musical moment
this game has to offer. Seems it's time for the final battle.
The blood-red android that appeared in GRAM's flashback is blocking your path,
its colour forming an intense contrast with the blindingly white background.
Gryphus:
"So you're back, GRAM? Hundreds of years have passed, but the cycle repeats
again."
GRAM:
"So I have been here before! This time I'll stop the cycle. I will get to the
top of the tower!"
Gryphus:
"I have never been beaten yet. Unlike you, getting reset each time you're
defeated, I've gathered knowledge. And I know. Our original purpose was
exhausted hundreds of years ago now. Everything that happens in this tower is
pointless. Nothing but endless destruction and warfare. Do you think you can
break the cycle?"
_______________________________________
| Gryphus |
|---------------------------------------|
| Head: Flamethrower |
| Chest: Rail Cannon |
| Right Arm: Laser Gun |
| Left Arm: Heavy Anti-Physical Shield |
| Legs: Clockdown System |
|_______________________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
EXIT
______________| |______________
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| Gryphus |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| GRAM |
|______________ ______________|
| |
ENTRANCE
A wide open area with no obstacles of any sort, a battleground fit for the
final battle. It is due to this simple layout though, that Gryphus isn't really
hard. His flamethrower will overheat you in no time so stay away, the farther
the better. That only leaves his rail cannon. It is quite strong but easy to
dodge and Gryphus will be knocked down after every use, so that's your chance
to use your own heavy weaponry against him. You will probably not even get to
see his clockdown attack, an attack that occurs when his legs overheat. It
inflicts no damage but it will stun you for a sizeable amount of time (4-5
seconds). Considering this is supposed to be the final battle, he's easy to
defeat. Your previous incarnation must have been a pathetic fighter.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| CD Prototype | (*)
|___________________|
(*) Unique, one time only item.
OK! It seems you just broke Gryphus' unbreakable cycle, heh. The door out of
this room has just unlocked so let's see what lies on the top.
As you enter the warp point room, a voice addresses you out of nowhere:
Deucalion:
"At last someone who could defeat that guard!"
GRAM:
"Who are you?"
Deucalion:
"My child! I am Deucalion. The one who controls you all... The one who watches
over all of your battles."
GRAM:
"Watches over them? So you're the reason why this tower is just one endless
battle ground."
Deucalion:
"Yes. All this is to create the ultimate fighting machine. That's the reason
you've fought your way up here too. Now, I'll take your data if you don't mind.
With that, I can make all you androids fight harder. And improve more."
GRAM:
"I...! I...!"
Deucalion:
"Foolish child! The child of a machine cannot shoot its parent! You are under
my control. Still... As a parent, it's pleasing to see a certain amount of
defiance in your children. It shows they're developing and evolving. So go now!
Come back when you've made yourself stronger! I'm always watching you."
GRAM:
"...Y-you...!"
"I'll...get...you...!"
"............"
===============================================================================
2ND ASCENT
===============================================================================
Yes, you may cry. Here you are again, back to the very beginning. Now you know
how GRAM must have felt back then, when he was staring into the light with his
pixelated face, recalling unfortunate events of the past. Now let me explain
some things about 2nd Ascent:
- Level layouts have changed, appearance and music are the same, so I won't be
providing descriptions.
- Yes, you'll have to fight all the level masters again, they look the same and
their order of appearance hasn't changed. However, they are way more
aggressive and their equipment has been upgraded, dialogues have changed too.
The strategies for beating them remain mostly the same so I'll be brief in
that section.
- Enemies are now stronger and come with all-new equipment. As a general rule,
2nd Ascent equipment is far more superior to what you could get during 1st
Ascent.
- There is little you can do defense-wise during 2nd Ascent, damage ratings
are ridiculously high and the game has shifted towards a more aggressive,
"kill before you get killed" gameplay. This is especially true when it comes
to fighting level masters, you'll notice that battles with them won't last
nearly as much as they did during 1st Ascent.
- Number of opponents per room can climb up to four at the same time, and most
of the time there will be 1 or 2 respawns per opponent until they are taken
out completely. To add insult to injury, they're a lot less idle and have
noticeably better aim.
- Occassionally you may encounter 1st Ascent enemies. As expected, they are
easily taken care of and drop 1st Ascent equipment.
************************************************
0th Level ~ The Gates of Purgatory Revisited [GTLVR]
************************************************
Level Strategy:
=================
Rest assured, every piece of equipment you had is still with you (though you
are going to get rid of it soon). Have a break, eat something smothered in
chocolate, drink 2-3 glasses of water to prevent kidney stones, and off you go.
*******************************
1st Level ~ Pride Revisited [PRLVR]
*******************************
Level Strategy:
=================
Haha, this place is abundant in all-new, cheesy-named equipment (most of them
being upgraded versions of your most basic weapons). The opponents aren't much
to look at. Just beat everybody, gather some equipment and you are through with
this.
__________________
| New Equipment |
|------------------|
| Shadow Ray |
| Elephant |
| SAA Magnum 88 |
| 20mm A.M. Rifle |
| Tactical Bazooka |
| Gyrobalancer |
|__________________|
Level Master:
===============
Good ol' Mars is blocking your path.
Mars:
"A-challenger? You-must-defeat-me-to-proceed-to-the-next-level. Our-orders-are
-to-fight."
GRAM:
"Exactly the same response as last time. It's just the same thing repeating
over and over again. Pathetic..."
Mars:
"Talking-is-irrelevant. It-only-delays-progress. Disengage-your-speech-circuits
-and-switch-to-battle-mode. Like-the-other-combatants."
GRAM:
"What a pathetic existence! I can't believe I was like that once."
_____________________
| Mars |
|---------------------|
| Head: Revolver |
| Chest: N/A |
| Right Arm: Sword |
| Left Arm: Sword |
| Legs: N/A |
|_____________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
This is your first 2nd Ascent level master encounter, notice how he won't be
idling around like he used to. He's pretty easy though, use the same strategy.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| SAA Magnum 88 |
|___________________|
Onwards!
******************************
2nd Level ~ Envy Revisited [ENLVR]
******************************
Level Strategy:
=================
Meh, your opponents just last longer on this one. Rinse, repeat.
__________________
| New Equipment |
|------------------|
| Boogieman SP |
| Slay Spear |
| 1st G. Shotgun |
| 10mm Sub-auto |
| Heatproof Shield |
|__________________|
Level Master:
===============
Like last time, Lycaon is blocking your path.
Lycaon:
"........."
_________________________________
| Lycaon |
|---------------------------------|
| Head: Submachine Gun |
| Chest: Gatling Gun |
| Right Arm: Rifle |
| Left Arm: Anti-Physical Shield |
| Legs: Mobility System |
|_________________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
He is even quicker than before, but by now, his methods are obsolete. His rifle
is less than threatening this time.
Lycaon:
"..................Exceptional."
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| T2 Armor-Buster |
|___________________|
Lycaon actually spoke? Wow. Better not waste your time, proceed to the next
level.
*******************************
3rd Level ~ Wrath Revisited [WRLVR]
*******************************
Level Strategy:
=================
OK...THIS LEVEL IS HILARIOUS. WHY, YOU ASK?! MWAHAHAHAHA....*ahem*. I doubt you
are ready to experience this level in its full glory. Your opponents are going
to be downright ruthless and you'll probably spend most of your time lying on
the floor. Once you enter a big room, chances are that you'll be mercilessly
assaulted (sexually even) by burly trios or quartets of trigger-happy androids.
Let me elaborate, some android that aspires to become some kind of
pro-wrestling ninja will start drill-ing and plasma sword-ing you to death
while his friends will be using 3 different types of weapons of mass
destruction on you with AIMING SKILLZ that would make Legolas cry...forever.
So, take it slow, worry less about overkills, and focus on defeating your
opponents one at a time, without taking any unnecessary risks. Some serious
defense upgrades wouldn't hurt either. Notice that you can acquire a slew of
new equipment in this level. Enjoy.
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Drill Punch |
| Plasma Sword Plus |
| Needle Shower |
| 155mm Howitzer |
| T10 Ground Rocket |
| Plasma Cutter β | (*)
| Crimson Pulse |
| Movable Barrier |
| Liquid Cooler X |
|___________________|
(*) 2nd Ascent exclusive item.
Level Master:
===============
Your tormented friend Minos is blocking your path.
Deucalion:
"Your fighting record is good GRAM. I am Deucalion."
GRAM:
"Deucalion?!"
Deucalion:
"This droid, Minos had a programming flaw, so I took control. So, let's test
your strength one more time. The level masters have assimilated the data I got
from you. They're much stronger now. You'll find it tough. Come and see me
again if you can defeat them all!"
__________________________
| Minos |
|--------------------------|
| Head: Sword |
| Chest: Artillery |
| Right Arm: Hammer |
| Left Arm: Light Shield |
| Legs: Repair System |
|__________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
Minos will be using his piece of artillery more often and he is generally far
more damaging than he used to be. The rest is the same.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| γ Repair System |
|___________________|
Heh, seems Deucalion can be quite resourceful, making a puppet out of Minos.
You showed him though. The next level awaits.
*******************************
4th Level ~ Sloth Revisited [SLLVR]
*******************************
Level Strategy:
=================
Ugh, pretty much the same as the previous one, only this time, it's a bit more
forgiving...kind of. Since enemies with plasma cutters aren't as frequent in
this level, it's a bit safer. That is, until you ran into THE NEW UPGRADED
GRENADE LAUNCHER. I swear, in a narrow place, this will have you overheated in
no time and it does pretty decent damage too. Two opponents with this is
something I'd rather not discuss, since moving around unable to do anything
while trying to evade attacks with alarms screaming isn't my idea of fun. If
you can handle the damage, equip a Liquid Cooler X. That is all.
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Gigavolt Stun Gun |
| New Heat Sword |
| Arbalest |
| T5 Decapitator |
| T9 Twin Torpedo |
| MPIM Predator 4 |
| γ E-Pack Add-on |
|___________________|
Level Master:
===============
Your lunatic friend Briareos is blocking your path.
Briareos:
"Ah, you again! It's been ages! Ok, let's fight! This is going to be fun!"
_____________________________
| Briareos |
|-----------------------------|
| Head: Missile Launcher |
| Chest: Mortar |
| Right Arm: Railgun |
| Left Arm: Grenade Launcher |
| Legs: Energy/Ammo Pack |
|_____________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
Briareos this time will rely mostly on his missile and grenade launcher. As a
result, he is able to fight effectively both in mid and long range now. He will
also be using his other equipment but only in-between attacks, as if trying to
combo his hits. Good news is, he has no shield equipped, and since current
equipment is nothing short of overpowered, he will go down rather fast.
Briareos:
"Looks like your victory! Still, that was fun! Go on! I get the feeling you
could show me something even more fun"
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| T11 Dragon Mortar |
|___________________|
Yay! One more level master out of the way...again. Damn you Deucalion.
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5th Level ~ Greed Revisited [GRLVR]
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Level Strategy:
=================
Nice, lots of new equipment and a decent level of difficulty. Floating mines
are the main theme here once again and I hope you are accustomed to avoiding
them by now. Like before, the floating mine/grenade launcher combo is the most
dangerous part of this level. Quantum weapons will work wonders here.
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Fake Dragon Claw |
| Executioner |
| W Derringer |
| T4 Expulsion M.G. |
| Rotating 6-Mortar | (**)
| EM Gun "Godspeed" |
| Floating Mine β |
| Ultra Heat Armor |
| Shock Absorber X |
| γ Repair System | (*)
|___________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
(**) 2nd Ascent exclusive item.
Level Master:
===============
Sphinx is blocking your path, scary as ever.
Sphinx:
"So we meet again. Did your guns and swords find you the answers you were
seeking?"
GRAM:
"Yes."
Sphinx:
"So my battles are not without meaning. The answer was in the sword all along."
______________________________
| Sphinx |
|------------------------------|
| Head: Crossbow |
| Chest: Heavy Machine Gun |
| Right Arm: Plasma Sword |
| Left Arm: Anti-Heat Shield |
| Legs: Repair System |
|______________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
Sphinx will be quite the trigger-happy personality during this battle. He will
shoot bolts at you, come closer and use his machine gun, then come even closer
and use his plasma sword. He is way more agile and persistent than last time
but he won't be doing any serious damage. Just overpower him with your best
equipment.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| Gladiator |
|___________________|
Only three levels left. Hurry on!
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6th Level ~ Gluttony Revisited [GLLVR]
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Level Strategy:
=================
Another level brimming with new equipment. The enemies here are pretty mediocre
if you ask me, since the worst case scenario is 2 or 3 androids spamming their
Panzerfausts or Sweet Honey Bees on you. Note that some of them have insane
resistance to quantum weapons (courtesy of Laser Jammer X).
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Pure Slay Spear |
| Gladiator | (*)
| T2 Armor-Buster | (*)
| Dispersed Needle |
| AG-9 Platoon |
| Panzerfaust |
| Sweet Honey Bee |
| T11 Dragon Mortar | (*)
| Fake Dragon Wing |
| Laser Jammer X |
|___________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
Level Master:
===============
Alkmaion is blocking your path, the battle immediately starts.
_____________________________
| Alkmaion |
|-----------------------------|
| Head: Submachine Gun |
| Chest: Particle Cannon |
| Right Arm: Machine Gun |
| Left Arm: Missile Launcher |
| Legs: Cooling System |
|_____________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
Pretty much the same as last time, but he carries an upgraded version of the
Particle Cannon, the Particle Violator. Another noticeable difference is his
LOSAT-3 KEM which, unlike most missile launchers, can fire 2 missiles in
succession and do a pretty decent amount of damage. Fortunately, like most 2nd
Ascent level masters, he will go down quickly.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| 20mm Vulcan | (*)
|___________________|
(*) Unique, one time only item.
Phew, the tough guy is out of the equation, next is Statius.
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7th Level ~ Lust Revisited [LULVR]
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Level Strategy:
=================
This level is easier than the previous one but it definitely is bigger. You'll
probably be bored to death by the time you finish this, it's even possible to
completely fill your inventory during this one. Only thing to look out for? Yet
another upgrade for the grenade launcher, though you won't be noticing anyway
since you will be destroying androids at rates of 1 per second. I even managed
to destroy 3 conveniently lined up androids with a single use of my trusty AG-9
Platoon. You'll probably max out everything but your endurance here. Have fun.
__________________
| New Equipment |
|------------------|
| Seven Man Slice |
| Destruction Mace |
| CSM Horror Show |
| T8 Torrid Saber |
| Focusing Blaster |
| T7 Field Cannon |
| MM-3 Riot G. |
| Fake Dragonfire |
| Mirror Shield |
| Super-Mobilator |
|__________________|
Level Master:
===============
Fuzzy-wuzzy Statius is blocking your path. Come on, give him a hug.
Statius:
"Ever since you beat me, I've been thinking how I could defeat you. And now I
have the answer! This has never happened before. Your existence is changing us.
Now let the fighting begin! This will be a fierce battle!"
_____________________________
| Statius |
|-----------------------------|
| Head: Chainsaw |
| Chest: EMP |
| Right Arm: Coilgun |
| Left Arm: Stun Gun |
| Legs: Energy/Ammo Pack |
|_____________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
Fierce battle my anal cavity. If you are able to dodge his coilgun, Statius'
damage potential hardly surpasses that of a sleepy kitten. Just make sure to
keep away and you won't even notice this is a boss battle. Show him what
happens to peopl..err kitte...errr androids that are all talk and waste our
precious time.
___________________
| Level Master Drop |
|-------------------|
| Thunder God |
|___________________|
Yes! About time. The final level awaits.
********************************************
8th Level ~ The Garden of Eden Revisited [EDLVR]
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Level Strategy:
=================
Finally, you're here once again, and hopefully for the last time. Your
enemies will be armed with the very best pieces of equipment in this level,
though that won't be a problem. As with the last few levels, you are probably
somewhat invincible and your only problem is overheating (unless you are using
a cooling system) so don't expect much of a challenge. Every piece of equipment
is better versions of what you have already encountered so there's little for
me to say.
___________________
| New Equipment |
|-------------------|
| Pure Drill Punch |
| Thunder God | (*)
| K.O.D |
| Carl Gustav 4800 |
| LOSAT-3 KEM |
| Vergilius |
| Rail Cannon "D" |
| Rev. EMCON-X |
| Particle Violator |
| Quantum Plus |
| MX Detonator |
| Sanctuary |
|___________________|
(*) Previously only dropped by a level master.
Level Master:
===============
The room where you fought Gryphus seems to be empty...hmmm. Let's head for the
warp point to the next (and hopefully final) level.
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Top Level ~ Ascension to Heaven [SCHVN]
***********************************
Level Description:
====================
You are inside a well-lit, white room resembling the interior of a palace.
The arranged version of Rengoku's main theme has been chosen for this area.
The Final Battle:
===================
Gryphus is standing right in front of you, with what appears to be a narrow
chasm right behind him. Beyond this chasm, a gigantic bust is visible. It
depicts a rather effeminate figure clad in metal and a turquoise shaded,
transparent material. Its face is partially covered by an intricate device
resembling an oxygen mask. The figure's half-open eyes are staring down as if
blind. Deucalion.
Deucalion:
"You've done well, GRAM. You are able to escape my control and your 'self'
program is near completion. So, my children... Fight! Fight and become strong!"
Gryphus:
"Prepare yourself, GRAM!"
GRAM:
"Why do you always obey Deucalion?"
Gryphus:
"I'm not obeying him, I'm just doing the only thing I can. I am a guard. It's
my duty. No matter how pointless that may be, it's the reason for my existence.
If you're so sure you're different. If you say you're fighting of your own
volition...Then defeat me! We'll see who wins. The one who accepts control, or
the one who defies it! We're just puppets made by humans. All we can do is live
our artificial existence..."
_______________________________________
| Gryphus |
|---------------------------------------|
| Head: Flamethrower |
| Chest: Rail Cannon |
| Right Arm: Laser Gun |
| Left Arm: Heavy Anti-Physical Shield |
| Legs: Clockdown System |
|_______________________________________|
Battle Strategy:
==================
_________________________
/XXXXXX XXXXXX\
/XXXXXXX Deucalion XXXXXXX\
/XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX\
/XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX\
/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX\
|XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX|
|XXX XXX|
|XX | Gryphus | XX|
|X _/ \_ _/ \_ X|
| \ / GRAM \ / |
| | | |
| |
| | |
| _/ \_ |
\ \ / /
\ | /
\_____________________________/
X - Chasm
Gryphus hasn't changed at all since last time, only this time he is easier to
defeat since the battleground can be used against him. Notice the three
structures, they can be used as cover and Gryphus will often get stuck while
trying to get to you. This means you can stay at one place for as much as you
want while regenerating your health, though I doubt you'll ever need to. A very
easy battle.
Once Gryphus is defeated:
GRAM:
"I'm a machine. A machine with a self. And I choose to live as a machine of my
own volition. Outside of this tower."
Gryphus:
"If Deucalion is destroyed, the reason for my existence will be gone. But you
can search for yours...I suppose that's what self is."
Deucalion:
"Congratulations, GRAM. So this long Purgatory Project comes to an end. You've
finally surpassed the endless cycle of everlasting warfare. Your purpose is not
to fight. Instead you choose to fight for a purpose. As the ultimate autonomous
battle android. So go now! Go into the new world you've been seeking...It is a
world of even more battles!"
======================================FMV======================================
A pair of heavy doors slide open, revealing an endless wasteland. More towers
identical to the one you've been fighting in can be seen in the distance. While
GRAM is looking outside, the camera focuses on a giant pair of red eyes behind
him. It seems that GRAM destroyed Deucalion and his head is now lying on the
floor. The camera slowly zooms in on one of GRAM's eyes. Suddenly, his pupil
dilates and a pair of robotic angel wings tear their way out of his back.
Through Deucalion's red eyes you can see GRAM, kneeling, forcefully stretching
his newly formed wings and taking off. The picture starts fading as GRAM is
flying straight into the sky. The game credits kick in.
======================================FMV======================================
Congratulations, you have successfully finished Rengoku. Once the credits are
over you'll be back on the 0th level. There is some more completely optional
stuff to do. If you are interested, read on.
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Heh, it seems that if you want to squeeze the game dry, you'll have to climb
the tower yet again. The Final Ascent is a harder version of the 2nd Ascent,
dialogues and most of the enemies are the same and once you finish it you
can begin yet another Final Ascent. There are some differences though:
- Some new equipment can be obtained throughout the Final Ascent and some
2nd Ascent equipment is no longer possible to obtain.
- The level masters seem to have become far more damaging and may even use
certain strategies against you, this is especially true when fighting the
last 3-4 level masters as even Statius can be considered a threat. By the
way, unless you are using a specialized build, Gryphus is near impossible
to beat, he is a real bastard.
- Three level masters will have different drops, two of which are exclusive to
the Final Ascent.
Everything else is identical to the 2nd Ascent, so I'll only be making a list
of the new equipment and where it can be obtained.
____________________________________
| New Equipment | Location |
|------------------|-----------------|
| Neo-Revolver | Mars |
| Plasma Slasher | 3rd Level |
| Invader Q | 3rd Level |
| Ω Repair System | Minos/5th Level |
| Beatrice | 4th Level |
| Optic Camouflage | 4th Level |
| Predator Strike | 5th Level |
| Phalanx NL | 5th Level |
| Ω E-Pack Add-on | 5th Level |
| LOSAT-3 KEM | Alkmaion | (*)
| Dante | 7th Level |
| Anti-material D | 8th Level |
| Gryphus | 8th Level |
|__________________|_________________|
(*) Not a new piece of equipment but Alkmaion would drop something different
during previous Ascents.
Well, that's pretty much it, happy hunting.
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% 06. Rengoku Explained % [RENXP]
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Rengoku may have what seems to be a simple story to some, but I believe that
the interesting part about it is its relation with Dante's Divine Comedy. The
Divine Comedy is an epic poem written somewhere between 1308-1321 by Dante
Alighieri, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of world
literature.
The story is about how Dante (yes, the writter himself is the main character),
is saved by Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro, a long dead Roman poet) presumably
while attempting to commit suicide. Virgil offers to give Dante a 'tour' of
Heaven and Hell for some unknown reason and Dante, having lost his will to
live, accepts. Virgil and Dante travel through Hell and Purgatory, encountering
various figures from history & mythology, and at the top of the mountain of
Purgatory it is revealed that Beatrice, Dante's childhood love, had actually
requested that Virgil guide Dante to her. Beatrice then replaces Virgil as
Dante's guide and leads Dante to Heaven, to his final confrontation with God
himself. The story is divided into three parts, Inferno (taking place in Hell),
Purgatorio (taking place in Purgatory) and Paradiso (taking place in Heaven).
If you are interested in reading the Divine comedy, be warned that it is very
long and that it's a POEM. Proper English translation may be an issue, but as
of now, the Mandelbaum version seems to be the most easy to read, without
confusing you too much or leading to misunderstandings. You may also check
www.divinecomedy.org where various versions (the Italian original and the
English Mandelbaum translation are among them) are available for free, mainly
for research purposes.
************
Humanity
************
Humans in the world of Rengoku were almost always waging war among themselves
(*ahem*). After too many human lives were claimed, androids were adopted for
warfare and since the outcome of wars depended on the performance and overall
abilities of the androids it was natural that newer and better androids were
researched constantly. After A.D.A.M. was created, wars came to an end and
humans used the remaining A.D.A.M. units as gladiators in arenas and watched
them fight as a way of entertainment. In the time period the main story takes
place, humanity has apparently died out. However, the A.D.A.M.s haven't stopped
fighting.
************
A.D.A.M.
************
A.D.A.M. stands for Autonomous Dueling Armed Machine. They are androids with
exceptional self-recovery abilities, capable of moulding a special liquid resin
called "elixir skin" into various weapons. Coupled with their highly advanced
artificial minds, these androids became the ultimate warriors, laying waste to
any battlefield in which they stood. Eventually, they destroyed all their
enemies and brought all wars to an end. Finally, they were adopted as
gladiators and up to the day the game's story begins, are fighting among
themselves for the amusement of their non-existent spectators.
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The Tower
*************
The tower is based on the Divine Comedy's Purgatory. The mountain of Purgatory
consists of 7 terraces, each representing one of the seven deadly sins. These
are Pride (Superbia), Envy (Invidia), Wrath (Ira), Sloth (Acedia), Greed
(Avaritia), Gluttony (Gula) and Lust (Luxuria). As its name implies, Purgatory
is a place for those who have sinned but are willing to repent. Sinners
climbing the mountain are eventually purged of their sins and gain entrance to
Heaven after reaching the Garden of Eden, which lies on the mountain's top.
********
GRAM
********
GRAM is the game's main hero, an android that somehow manages to develop
self-awareness and, wanting to discover himself and the truth about the tower
he is imprisoned in, tries to reach the top. It seems that GRAM fought Gryphus
long ago and lost. Beginning from scratch with no equipment, GRAM has to
overcome a series of difficult battles and hopefully, achieve his goal in the
process.
**********
Type01
**********
Type01 is apparently the previous incarnation of GRAM. He made it to the last
level of the tower but was defeated by Gryphus. Although GRAM is supposed not
to have any memory of being Type01, he does have memories regarding his defeat
in the hands of Gryphus.
********
Mars
********
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Mars is the 1st level master and is associated with Pride. He has probably no
self-awareness at all and therefore, no character traits. Mars is an all-round
fighter with minimal equipment, he relies mostly on his swords.
History/Mythology
===================
Mars is the Roman god of war, based on the Greek god of bloodlust and slaughter
(and also, incorrectly, war), Ares. Although Ares was always distrusted among
the Greeks, his Roman incarnation stood in much higher esteem and was the
patron deity of Rome.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Purgatorio, while Dante is following a long paved path leading to
the 2nd terrace of Purgatory, he experiences lots of different visions
depicting various pagan deities and figures from history/mythology. In one of
them, he can see the god Mars, armoured, along with Pallas, Thymbraeus and
Jupiter (Canto XII ~ Lines 31-33).
**********
Lycaon
**********
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Lycaon is the 2nd level master and is associated with Envy. Whether he is
self-aware or not is unknown since he hardly ever talks. However, after being
defeated by GRAM a second time, he actually comments on GRAM's prowess which
denotes traces, if not existence, of self-awareness. Lycaon is a long-range
fighter with an assortment of bullet-centered weapons.
History/Mythology
===================
Lycaon, according to Greek mythology, was the first king of Arcadia and
supposedly sacrificed a newborn child to the god Zeus. Zeus found the deed
appalling and "unfit for a man to perform" and transformed Lycaon into a wolf.
The Divine Comedy
===================
As far as I am concerned, there are no references to Lycaon in the Divine
Comedy. There is a chance that the game designers may have confused Lycaon for
Lucan, a Roman poet related to Statius and Virgil whose name is mentioned
several times throughout the story.
*********
Minos
*********
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Minos is the 3rd level master and is associated with Wrath. He is the first
self-aware android GRAM encounters and is definitely not happy with what is
going on in the tower. Minos knows that even if he is defeated, he will resume
his duty of being a level master as if nothing ever happened. He does not enjoy
this "immortality" of his, and wants to be destroyed/set free. During GRAM's
second battle with Minos, Deucalion takes control of Minos' body after stating
that Minos had a programming flaw. Minos is an all-round fighter who prefers to
use his hammer and sword.
History/Mythology
===================
Minos was a mythical king of Crete infamous for his Labyrinth, a really hard
to get out of sort of maze. According to Greek mythology he would cast seven
young men and seven virgin maidens into the Labyrinth every nine years and have
them eaten by the Minotaur, a monstrous child his wife conceived after mating
with Poseidon's white bull. After his death, he was made Judge of the Dead.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Inferno, Minos sits at the entrance to the 2nd circle of Hell. He
judges the sins of each soul and assigns it to its rightful punishment by
indicating the circle to which it must descend. In Dante's Purgatorio, after
Dante and Virgil arrive at the mountain of Purgatory, they meet Cato (Marcus
Porcius Cato Uticensis) who guards the shores of Purgatory. In order to be
allowed to pass, Virgil has to explain everything to Cato. During his
explanation, Virgil states that he is not bound by Minos (Canto I ~ Line 77).
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Briareos (proper: Briareus)
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Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Briareos is the 4th level master and is associated with Sloth. He seems to be
self-aware though his uhh..."mental health" could be disputed. He seems to be
fully aware of what is going on but chooses not to pay any attention since he
finds great pleasure in battle. He doesn't care whether he loses or wins.
Briareos is a mid to long-range fighter and relies almost entirely on explosive
weapons.
History/Mythology
===================
Briareus was one of the Hecatonchires, children of Gaia and Uranus. They were
giants of incredible strenght and ferocity who each had a hundred arms and
fifty heads. Monstrous as they were, Uranus imprisoned them into the depths
of Tartarus. They were later released by Zeus to fight against the Titans in
the War of the Titans (Titanomachia). They overwhelmed their opponents by each
being able to throw a hundred rocks the size of mountains at once.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Purgatorio, while Dante is following a long paved path leading to
the 2nd terrace of Purgatory, he experiences lots of different visions
depicting various pagan deities and figures from history/mythology. In one of
them, he can see the giant Briareus transfixed to the ground, presumably dead
(Canto XII ~ Lines 28-30).
**********
Sphinx
**********
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Sphinx is the 5th level master and is associated with Greed. He too, is
self-aware, though he seems to have adopted a very fatalistic attitude towards
everything. He also seems to be quite knowledgeable, although he doesn't know
the purpose behind his existence. He believes that the answer lies within
fighting (like some Capcom character we all know) and hopes that he will
someday find it. Sphinx is a mid to short range fighter who excels in using
swords.
History/Mythology
===================
In Greek Mythology, the Sphinx was a demon with a woman's head, a lion's body,
a tail resembling a snake, and eagle wings. She would sit on a high rock near a
cliff and ask all passersby the same riddle: "Which creature in the morning
goes on four feet, at noon on two, and in the evening upon three?" She would
strangle anyone unable to answer. When Oedipus solved the riddle (Man - he
crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and walks
with a cane in old age), she threw herself from her high rock and died.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Purgatorio, Dante actually encounters the Whore of Babylon. After
this encounter, Beatrice steps up to him and tells him that someday the Whore
will be punished in a rather...overly brutal and highly unlikely way. She
admits that her words sound too much like a riddle by comparing them to those
of the Sphinx (Canto XXXIII ~ Line 46).
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Alkmaion (proper: Alcmaeon)
*******************************
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Alkmaion is the 6th level master and is associated with Gluttony. He is
definitely self-aware, though he isn't presented with a chance to discuss
properly. When given the chance, he openly denies the existence of a 'self' in
himself and every other android. Alkmaion is a mid to long-range fighter
equipped with a variety of different weapons, allowing him to overcome any
opponent.
History/Mythology
===================
According to Greek Mythology, Alcmaeon, having been betrayed by his mother so
she could obtain certain artifacts, avenged himself by killing her. Due to his
deed, he was pursued by the Erinyes (demons who pursue those who commit great
sins, personifications of regret) and driven mad. He was murdered years later,
while trying to retrieve the same artifacts that his mother had betrayed him
for.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Purgatorio, while Dante is following a long paved path leading to
the 2nd terrace of Purgatory, he experiences lots of different visions
depicting various pagan deities and figures from history/mythology. In one of
them, Dante has to witness a reenactment of Alcmaeon murdering his mother
(Canto XII ~ Lines 49-51).
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Statius
***********
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Statius is the 7th level master and is associated with Lust. As expected, he is
self-aware and very knowledgeable when it comes to the tower and the outside
world. Although he knows that there are no longer any spectators to watch the
battles, he continues fighting because he believes he has no other purpose.
Statius is an all-rounded fighter, but particularly deadly up close where he
can make use of his EMP and stun gun.
History/Mythology
===================
Statius was a prodigal Roman poet famous for being amongst the greatest of
imperial flatterers. After he failed to receive the coveted chaplet of oak
leaves at the great Capitoline poetry competition, Statius fell in despair
and retired to his ancestral home. He died shortly after.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Purgatorio, Dante and Virgil meet Statius on the 5th terrace of
Purgatory. He had just been purged from his sins and was ready to ascend to
Heaven (Canto XXI). Statius accompanies Virgil and Dante for the rest of their
journey.
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Gryphus
***********
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Gryphus is the 8th level master and is associated with the Garden of Eden. He
is the blood-red android that defeated Type01. He is, of course, self-aware and
claims that he has accumulated vast knowledge over the years. He knows that
everything happening in the tower is pointless but due to his rather fatalistic
attitude and sense of duty he doesn't want to abandon his post as a guard to
the top of the tower. Gryphus is a very well balanced fighter, able to fit any
fighting style and overcome any situation.
History/Mythology
===================
Gryphus is a reference to 'Griffin'. The griffin is a legendary creature with
the body of a lion and the head, wings and forelimbs of an eagle. Since the
lion is regarded as the king of beasts and the eagle as the king of birds, it
is natural that their combination would be regarded as a most majestic
creature. In antiquity it was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the
divine.
The Divine Comedy
===================
In Dante's Purgatorio, a blood-red griffin is pulling the chariot that carries
Beatrice (Cantos XXIX-XXXII). This event signals the end of Purgatorio.
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Deucalion
*************
Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
=================================
Deucalion is a giant computer (which partially looks like an android) that
monitors everything happening in the Tower of Purgatory and is responsible to a
certain extent for whatever happens in it. He considers himself a parent of all
the androids in the tower though he does treat them like playthings at times.
His ultimate purpose seems to be creating the ultimate battle android by having
the androids climb the entire tower and overcome the difficult battles that
await inside it. It seems that he has set a number of standards though, since
he rejects GRAM the first time they meet and accepts him after he has climbed
the tower once again. Before the final battle begins, Deucalion remarks that
GRAM's 'self' program is almost complete. No additional information is provided
concerning this matter. After the final battle, GRAM probably destroys him,
since something resembling a giant severed head can be seen lying on the floor
during the ending FMV. With Deucalion destroyed, it is unknown whether the
fighting inside the tower has ceased.
History/Mythology
===================
Deucalion is the character upon who the Christian Noah is based. After Zeus
decided to destroy humanity with the Deluge, Prometheus had his son Deucalion
build an ark for himself and his wife Pyrrha so that after nine days had passed
and the Deluge was over, Deucalion and Pyrrha would be among the surviving
humans. Once the deluge was over and the couple had made an offering to Zeus,
Deucalion consulted an oracle of Themis concerning the repopulation of the
Earth. He was told to cover his head and throw the bones of his mother behind
his shoulder. Deucalion and Pyrrha interpreted "mother" as Gaia, and "bones" as
rocks. They threw the rocks behind their shoulders and people were formed out
of them. Deucalion's rocks became men and Pyrrha's became women.
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While hacking the game in order to see if I had found everything, I ran into
some lines of dialogue and 3 pieces of equipment that were apparently left out
of the game's finished version.
*******************
Unused Dialogue
*******************
Main Story:
=============
Here are some ideas and lines of dialogue that didn't make it in the final
product. Please note that most of the info below is based on speculation.
Event #1: Intro (Part I)
--------------------------
These lines appear at the very beginning (before GRAM encounters Mars) meaning
that this was supposed to be an intro of sorts. It begins with GRAM clearing
the 8th level and meeting Gryphus.
Gryphus:
"Back again, GRAM? It's been a while. Are you ready to challenge me again?"
GRAM:
"Again? I've got to get past. If you're gonna get in the way, I'll have no
choice but to eliminate you."
Gryphus:
"So you've "forgotten". It's a long way here from the base level after all,
defeating foes and gathering weapons. Sure I'll fight. It won't be the end
after all."
Event #1: Intro (Part II)
---------------------------
A battle between GRAM and Gryphus takes place and GRAM apparently loses. It
seems that Gryphus is extremely fast, "beyond the boundaries of physics" as
GRAM states. Hmmmm...
GRAM:
"That's too fast! It's impossible. Beyond the boundaries of physics!"
Gryphus:
"I told you it wouldn't be the end. Now you'll lose everything! Again!"
Event #1: Intro (Part III)
----------------------------
GRAM melts down and finds himself on the 0th level once again. This is probably
where you get the chance to name the main character.
GRAM:
"I can't remember anything. My memory's blank. I can only remember two things.
My ID name and my primary directive. To fight!"
Event #2: Battle with Alkmaion (Part I)
-----------------------------------------
The first time you encounter Alkmaion, his last line before you fight is: "The
only thing that sets us apart from one another is strength, fighting skills and
how many victories we have!". However, it seems that Alkmaion was supposed to
say something else after that.
Alkmaion:
"If it brings victory, I'll use prototype equipment if I have to!"
Event #2: Battle with Alkmaion (Part II)
------------------------------------------
It seems that Alkmaion's prototype equipment is none other than the "CD
Prototype" that is dropped by Gryphus during 1st Ascent. It seems that Alkmaion
was supposed to drop this instead of a Particle Cannon, meaning that Gryphus
would drop something else, most probably his elusive "Clockdown System".
GRAM:
"I've... I've seen this before. It's not that the android's moving faster. It's
my reaction speed being forcibly slowed down. That leg mounted unit must be
causing the interference."
Event #3: Unknown
-------------------
This line of text appears during 2nd Ascent, after Sphinx and before Statius.
I have no idea who it belongs to and when it is used, but it's probably GRAM.
GRAM:
"Why do you keep testing me Deucalion? What are you hoping to gain from my
strength?
Level completion:
===================
I believe this is obvious. I don't know why they decided to leave this out.
"Level x conquered by autonomous battle android."
(where x are numbers from 1 to 8)
"Permission to challenge level master granted."
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Unused Equipment
********************
Gravity Hammer & Gravity Ram Plus:
====================================
These weapons do not work, have unique appearance and you may only access them
by hacking the game. Check the Equipment List section for more info.
Clockdown System:
===================
This is Gryphus' elusive leg equipment, and it seems that the only way to
acquire it is by hacking the game. What's so special about it is that it
actually works. It is pretty much the same as the CD Prototype but the stun
effect lasts longer. Check the Equipment List section for more info.
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Unlock 'Pancratium Mode', 'Item Swap Mode', 'Gallery' & 'Tutorial':
=====================================================================
~ Save the game at least once
Unlock 'Type01', 'A.D.A.M.', 'Others-A' and 'Others-B' in Gallery Mode:
=========================================================================
~ Save the game at least once
Unlock 'Mars' in Gallery Mode:
================================
~ Save the game after defeating Mars (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Lycaon' in Gallery Mode:
==================================
~ Save the game after defeating Lycaon (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Minos' in Gallery Mode:
=================================
~ Save the game after defeating Minos (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Briareos' in Gallery Mode:
====================================
~ Save the game after defeating Briareos (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Sphinx' in Gallery Mode:
==================================
~ Save the game after defeating Sphinx (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Alkmaion' in Gallery Mode:
====================================
~ Save the game after defeating Alkmaion (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Statius' in Gallery Mode:
===================================
~ Save the game after defeating Statius (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Gryphus' in Gallery Mode:
===================================
~ Save the game after defeating Gryphus (1st Ascent)
Unlock 'Deucalion-A' in Gallery Mode:
=======================================
~ Save the game after defeating Gryphus (2nd Ascent)
Unlock 'Deucalion-B' in Gallery Mode:
=======================================
~ Save the game after defeating Gryphus (2nd Ascent)
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% 09. Upgrade Tables % [UPGTB]
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______________________ _____________________ _____________________
| Maximum Endurance | | Defense | | Slots |
|----------------------| |---------------------| |---------------------|
| From -> To | Cost | | From -> To | Cost | | From -> To | Cost |
|--------------|-------| |-------------|-------| |--------------|------|
| 1800 -> 1900 | 200 | | 20 -> 30 | 200 | | 1 -> 2 | 500 |
| 1900 -> 2000 | 300 | | 30 -> 40 | 300 | | 2 -> 3 | 1500 |
| 2000 -> 2100 | 500 | | 40 -> 50 | 500 | | 3 -> 4 | 4500 |
| 2100 -> 2200 | 700 | | 50 -> 60 | 700 | | 4 -> 5 | 9000 |
| 2200 -> 2300 | 900 | | 60 -> 70 | 1000 | |______________|______|
| 2300 -> 2400 | 1100 | | 70 -> 80 | 1300 |
| 2400 -> 2500 | 1300 | | 80 -> 90 | 1600 | _____________________
| 2500 -> 2600 | 1500 | | 90 -> 100 | 2000 | | Heat Resistance |
| 2600 -> 2700 | 1700 | | 100 -> 120 | 2400 | |---------------------|
| 2700 -> 2800 | 2000 | | 120 -> 140 | 2800 | | From -> To | Cost |
| 2800 -> 2900 | 2300 | | 140 -> 160 | 3200 | |--------------|------|
| 2900 -> 3000 | 2600 | | 160 -> 180 | 3600 | | 1000 -> 1100 | 200 |
| 3000 -> 3200 | 3000 | | 180 -> 200 | 4000 | | 1100 -> 1200 | 300 |
| 3200 -> 3400 | 3400 | | 200 -> 220 | 4400 | | 1200 -> 1300 | 400 |
| 3400 -> 3600 | 3800 | | 220 -> 240 | 4800 | | 1300 -> 1400 | 600 |
| 3600 -> 3800 | 4200 | | 240 -> 260 | 5200 | | 1400 -> 1500 | 800 |
| 3800 -> 4000 | 4600 | | 260 -> 280 | 5600 | | 1500 -> 1600 | 1000 |
| 4000 -> 4200 | 5000 | | 280 -> 300 | 6000 | | 1600 -> 1700 | 1200 |
| 4200 -> 4400 | 5500 | | 300 -> 320 | 6400 | | 1700 -> 1800 | 1400 |
| 4400 -> 4600 | 6000 | | 320 -> 340 | 6800 | | 1800 -> 1900 | 1600 |
| 4600 -> 4800 | 6500 | | 340 -> 360 | 7200 | | 1900 -> 2000 | 1800 |
| 4800 -> 5000 | 7000 | | 360 -> 380 | 7600 | | 2000 -> 2100 | 2000 |
| 5000 -> 5200 | 7500 | | 380 -> 400 | 8000 | | 2100 -> 2200 | 2300 |
| 5200 -> 5400 | 8000 | | 400 -> 430 | 8500 | | 2200 -> 2300 | 2600 |
| 5400 -> 5600 | 8500 | | 430 -> 460 | 9000 | | 2300 -> 2400 | 2900 |
| 5600 -> 5800 | 9000 | | 460 -> 490 | 9500 | | 2400 -> 2500 | 3300 |
| 5800 -> 6000 | 9500 | | 490 -> 520 | 10000 | | 2500 -> 2600 | 3700 |
| 6000 -> 6200 | 10000 | | 520 -> 550 | 10500 | | 2600 -> 2700 | 4100 |
| 6200 -> 6400 | 10500 | | 550 -> 580 | 11000 | | 2700 -> 2800 | 4600 |
| 6400 -> 6600 | 11000 | |_____________|_______| | 2800 -> 3000 | 5200 |
| 6600 -> 6800 | 11500 | |______________|______|
| 6800 -> 7000 | 12000 |
| 7000 -> 7200 | 12500 |
| 7200 -> 7500 | 13500 |
| 7500 -> 8000 | 15000 |
| 8000 -> 8500 | 15000 |
| 8500 -> 9000 | 15000 |
| 9000 -> 9500 | 15000 |
| 9500 -> 9999 | 15000 |
|______________|_______|
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% 10. Equipment List % [EQLST]
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NOTE:
-------
- Skill points listed here are BASE values.
===============================================================================
MELEE WEAPONS
===============================================================================
*********
Claws [CLWPM]
*********
#001. Double Claw
===================
A claw for combat at close quarters. Made up of two fast-oscillating blades.
~ Physical Attack - 150
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 60
#002. Piercing Row Claw
=========================
A claw for combat at close quarters. Made up of two fast-oscillating blades.
~ Physical Attack - 250
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 450
#003. Fake Dragon Claw
========================
A claw for combat at close quarters. Made up of two fast-oscillating blades.
~ Physical Attack - 350
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Slash: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 600
**********
Swords [SWWPM]
**********
#004. Tekkou Blade
====================
A sword for close combat. It looks primitive, but its fast-oscillating blade
can cut through reinforced resin.
~ Physical Attack - 200
~ Energy Consumption - 3%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.80/Impact: 0.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 75
#005. Samurai Drive
=====================
A sword for close combat. It looks primitive, but its fast-oscillating blade
can cut through reinforced resin.
~ Physical Attack - 360
~ Energy Consumption - 3%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Slash: 0.80/Impact: 0.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 800
#006. Shadow Ray
==================
A sword for close combat. It looks primitive, but its fast-oscillating blade
can cut through reinforced resin. Chain attacks are possible.
~ Physical Attack - 360
~ Energy Consumption - 1.5%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.80/Impact: 0.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 300
#007. Seven Man Slice
=======================
A sword for close combat. It looks primitive, but its fast-oscillating blade
can cut through reinforced resin. Chain attacks are possible.
~ Physical Attack - 420
~ Energy Consumption - 1.5%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
***********
Hammers [HAWPM]
***********
#008. Attack Hammer
=====================
A short-range weapon that inflicts impact damage when swung around and brought
home on an enemy.
~ Physical Attack - 240
~ Energy Consumption - 4%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 60
#009. Elephant
================
A short-range weapon that inflicts impact damage when swung around and brought
home on an enemy.
~ Physical Attack - 480
~ Energy Consumption - 4%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 400
#010. Destruction Mace
========================
A short-range weapon that inflicts impact damage when swung around and brought
home on an enemy.
~ Physical Attack - 660
~ Energy Consumption - 4%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1000
*************
Chainsaws [CHWPM]
*************
#011. Chain Saw
=================
A short-range weapon that does damage with an infinite number of tiny,
fast-oscillating blades that rotate around.
~ Physical Attack - 120
~ Heat Attack - 20
~ Energy Consumption - 1%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.50/Impact: 0.50/Heat: 0.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 116
#012. Boogieman SP
====================
A short-range weapon that does damage with an infinite number of tiny,
fast-oscillating blades that rotate around.
~ Physical Attack - 220
~ Heat Attack - 30
~ Energy Consumption - 1%
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Slash: 0.50/Impact: 0.50/Heat: 0.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 600
#013. CSM Horror Show
=======================
A short-range weapon that does damage with an infinite number of tiny,
fast-oscillating blades that rotate around.
~ Physical Attack - 280
~ Heat Attack - 44
~ Energy Consumption - 1%
~ Heat Generation - 140
~ Slash: 0.50/Impact: 0.50/Heat: 0.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
**********
Drills [DRWPM]
**********
#014. Drill Claw
==================
A high-impact and very damaging weapon for use at short range. Drives a large
high-velocity drill into the enemy.
~ Physical Attack - 220
~ Energy Consumption - 2.5%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Slash: 0.20/Impact 0.80
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 225
#015. Drill Punch
===================
A high-impact and very damaging weapon for use at short range. Drives a large
high-velocity drill into the enemy.
~ Physical Attack - 370
~ Energy Consumption - 2.5%
~ Heat Generation - 220
~ Slash: 0.20/Impact 0.80
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 450
#016. Pure Drill Punch
========================
A high-impact and very damaging weapon for use at short range. Drives a large
high-velocity drill into the enemy.
~ Physical Attack - 460
~ Energy Consumption - 2.5%
~ Heat Generation - 240
~ Slash: 0.20/Impact 0.80
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
*************
Stun Guns [STWPM]
*************
#017. Heavy Stun Gun
======================
A short-range weapon that immobilizes enemies by delivering an electric
shock to anything that touches it.
~ Physical Attack - 20
~ Electronic Attack - 128
~ Heat Attack - 60
~ Energy Consumption - 1%
~ Heat Generation - 80
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.80/Heat: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 300
#018. Gigavolt Stun Gun
=========================
A short-range weapon that immobilizes enemies by delivering an electric
shock to anything that touches it.
~ Physical Attack - 36
~ Electronic Attack - 240
~ Heat Attack - 80
~ Energy Consumption - 1%
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.80/Heat: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 525
#019. Thunder God
===================
A short-range weapon that immobilizes enemies by delivering an electric
shock to anything that touches it.
~ Physical Attack - 44
~ Electronic Attack - 280
~ Heat Attack - 100
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.80/Heat: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1375
***************
Heat Swords [HSWPM]
***************
#020. Heat Sword
==================
A sword for use at close quarters. In addition to inflicting damage, it also
causes the enemy to heat up.
~ Physical Attack - 180
~ Heat Attack - 220
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.60/Heat: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 240
#021. New Heat Sword
======================
A sword for use at close quarters. In addition to inflicting damage, it also
causes the enemy to heat up.
~ Physical Attack - 300
~ Heat Attack - 340
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.60/Heat: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 700
#022. T8 Torrid Saber
=======================
A sword for use at close quarters. In addition to inflicting damage, it also
causes the enemy to heat up.
~ Physical Attack - 390
~ Heat Attack - 380
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.60/Heat: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 750
********
Axes [AXWPM]
********
#023. Heat Axe
================
An axe for use at close quarters. A cumbersome weapon, but highly damaging. It
also causes the enemy to heat up.
~ Physical Attack - 192
~ Heat Attack - 240
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 0.60/Heat: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 375
#024. Executioner
===================
An axe for use at close quarters. A cumbersome weapon, but highly damaging. It
also causes the enemy to heat up.
~ Physical Attack - 330
~ Heat Attack - 380
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 240
~ Impact: 0.60/Heat: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 800
#025. K.O.D
=============
An axe for use at close quarters. A cumbersome weapon, but highly damaging. It
also causes the enemy to heat up.
~ Physical Attack - 420
~ Heat Attack - 410
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 280
~ Impact: 0.60/Heat: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1100
***************
Jackhammers [JAWPM]
***************
#026. Pile Bunker
===================
Fires a stake explosively from the fist. It heats up rapidly and has many weak
points, but is still highly effective.
~ Physical Attack - 180
~ Heat Attack - 80
~ Energy Consumption - 5%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 175
#027. Slay Spear
==================
Fires a stake explosively from the fist. It heats up rapidly and has many weak
points, but is still highly effective.
~ Physical Attack - 260
~ Heat Attack - 120
~ Energy Consumption - 5%
~ Heat Generation - 175
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 500
#028. Pure Slay Spear
=======================
Fires a stake explosively from the fist. It heats up rapidly and has many weak
points, but is still highly effective.
~ Physical Attack - 300
~ Heat Attack - 140
~ Energy Consumption - 5%
~ Heat Generation - 175
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1350
#029. Predator Strike
=======================
Fires a stake explosively from the fist. It heats up rapidly and has many weak
points, but is still highly effective.
~ Physical Attack - 360
~ Heat Attack - 160
~ Energy Consumption - 5%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 2750
*****************
Plasma Swords [PSWPM]
*****************
#030. Plasma Sword
====================
A short-range, high-potency weapon that uses energy fast. Plasma forms a
super-heated sword that burns through foes.
~ Physical Attack - 96
~ Electronic Attack - 288
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.40/Quantum: 0.80
~ 1 slot
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 735
#031. Plasma Sword Plus
=========================
A short-range, high-potency weapon that uses energy fast. Plasma forms a
super-heated sword that burns through foes.
~ Physical Attack - 104
~ Electronic Attack - 336
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.40/Quantum: 0.80
~ 1 slot
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 833
#032. Gladiator
=================
A short-range, high-potency weapon that uses energy fast. Plasma forms a
super-heated sword that burns through foes.
~ Physical Attack - 120
~ Electronic Attack - 400
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.40/Quantum: 0.80
~ 1 slot
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1125
#033. Dante
=============
A short-range, high-potency weapon that uses energy fast. Plasma forms a
super-heated sword that burns through foes.
~ Physical Attack - 160
~ Electronic Attack - 640
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Slash: 0.40/Quantum: 0.80
~ 1 slot
~ Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 4000
*******************
Gravity Hammers [GHWPM]
*******************
0x22. Gravity Hammer
======================
A gravity ball formed at the end of the arm is hurled at the enemy to inflict
damage.
~ Physical Attack - 550
~ Heat Attack - 50
~ Energy Consumption - ???
~ Heat Generation - ???
~ ???
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 375
~ Can only be acquired by hacking the game but it doesn't work properly
0x23. Gravity Ram Plus
========================
A gravity ball formed at the end of the arm is hurled at the enemy to inflict
damage.
~ Physical Attack - 880
~ Heat Attack - 80
~ Energy Consumption - ???
~ Heat Generation - ???
~ ???
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
~ Can only be acquired by hacking the game but it doesn't work properly
===============================================================================
RANGED WEAPONS
===============================================================================
*************
Revolvers [RVWPR]
*************
#034. 580 Auto Magnum
=======================
An automatic weapon that is basically a handgun, but with the firepower of a
rifle. It is relatively easy to acquire.
~ Physical Attack - 120
~ Ammo Capacity - 44
~ Heat Generation - 75
~ Bullet: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 100
#035. 13mm Auto Nanbu
=======================
An automatic pistol with well-balanced firepower, recoil and ammo capacity.
~ Physical Attack - 192
~ Ammo Capacity - 48
~ Heat Generation - 75
~ Bullet: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 300
#036. SAA Magnum 88
=====================
A handgun-based live-fire weapon with unrivaled firepower but shortcomings with
ammo capacity and rapid-fire.
~ Physical Attack - 264
~ Ammo Capacity - 40
~ Heat Generation - 75
~ Bullet: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 240
#037. Neo-Revolver
====================
A miracle revolver that outstrips the performance of other handguns. It's ammo
is limited, but the firepower is huge.
~ Physical Attack - 324
~ Ammo Capacity - 49
~ Heat Generation - 75
~ Bullet: 1.20
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 666
*************
Crossbows [CRWPR]
*************
#038. Auto Bow Gun
====================
Single shot attack power is high, but ammo capacity is low and time between
shots is long.
~ Physical Attack - 120
~ Ammo Capacity - 36
~ Heat Generation - 50
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 75
#039. Arbalest
================
A pro version of the auto bow gun with improved attack profile.
~ Physical Attack - 260
~ Ammo Capacity - 32
~ Heat Generation - 50
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 420
**********
Rifles [RFWPR]
**********
#040. Hecate V
================
A rifle with high projectile velocity and powerful attack capabilities, but
long reload time.
~ Physical Attack - 180
~ Ammo Capacity - 22
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 150
#041. 20mm A.M. Rifle
=======================
High projectile velocity and attack potential. A very well specified rifle.
~ Physical Attack - 270
~ Ammo Capacity - 22
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 300
#042. T2 Armor-Buster
=======================
A rifle with the highest firepower of all, but suffering from a long reload
time.
~ Physical Attack - 350
~ Ammo Capacity - 22
~ Heat Generation - 140
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 675
************
Shotguns [SHWPR]
************
#043. Shotgun M808
====================
A single burst has widespread coverage, but range is limited and attack power
is low.
~ Physical Attack - 160
~ Ammo Capacity - 18
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Impact: 0.40/Bullet: 0.60
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 175
#044. 1st G. Shotgun
======================
A customized shotgun with improved firepower.
~ Physical Attack - 200
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Impact: 0.40/Bullet: 0.60
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 500
#045. W Derringer
===================
Wide coverage and high firepower, but restrictive ammo capacity.
~ Physical Attack - 240
~ Ammo Capacity - 30
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Impact: 0.40/Bullet: 0.60
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 625
**************
Needleguns [NDWPR]
**************
#046. Macro Needle Gun
========================
A firearm that projects needles at very high velocity with high-end firepower,
but limited capacity for ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 61
~ Ammo Capacity - 60
~ Heat Generation - 55
~ Impact: 0.20/Bullet: 0.80
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 249
#047. Needle Shower
=====================
A firearm that projects needles at very high velocity with high-end firepower,
but limited capacity for ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 150
~ Ammo Capacity - 90
~ Heat Generation - 60
~ Impact: 0.20/Bullet: 0.80
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 499
#048. Dispersed Needle
========================
A firearm that projects needles at very high velocity with high-end firepower,
but limited capacity for ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 180
~ Ammo Capacity - 120
~ Heat Generation - 65
~ Impact: 0.20/Bullet: 0.80
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 964
*******************
Submachine Guns [SMWPR]
*******************
#049. 8mm Sub-auto
====================
This machinegun is powerful and has a fast reload time, but it does overheat
easily.
~ Physical Attack - 60
~ Ammo Capacity - 120
~ Heat Generation - 30
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 116
#050. 10mm Sub-auto
=====================
A submachine gun with enhanced firepower.
~ Physical Attack - 120
~ Ammo Capacity - 110
~ Heat Generation - 30
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 375
#051. 20mm Vulcan
===================
A repeating gun with good rapid-fire capability as well as great firepower and
ammo capacity.
~ Physical Attack - 180
~ Ammo Capacity - 130
~ Heat Generation - 30
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head
~ Restored Elixir - 675
****************
Machine Guns [MGWPR]
****************
#052. 7.62mm M.G.
===================
A machinegun with enhanced rapid-fire capability.
~ Physical Attack - 90
~ Ammo Capacity - 200
~ Heat Generation - 24
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 200
#053. T4 Expulsion M.G.
=========================
A machinegun with good rapid-fire capability and strong firepower.
~ Physical Attack - 170
~ Ammo Capacity - 240
~ Heat Generation - 32
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 600
**************
Laser Guns [LGWPR]
**************
#054. Laser Gun
=================
A gun that projects ultra high-speed light rays.
~ Electronic Attack - 100
~ Ammo Capacity - 100
~ Heat Generation - 24
~ Quantum: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 525
#055. T5 Decapitator
======================
A gun with the power of an intensified laser.
~ Electronic Attack - 170
~ Ammo Capacity - 100
~ Heat Generation - 20
~ Quantum: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 700
#056. Focusing Blaster
========================
A maximum-precision laser gun.
~ Electronic Attack - 200
~ Ammo Capacity - 120
~ Heat Generation - 22
~ Quantum: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1153
**********************
Heavy Machine Guns [HMWPR]
**********************
#057. 15.7mm Machinegun
=========================
A heavy machinegun that sprays powerful bullets at very high speed.
~ Physical Attack - 100
~ Ammo Capacity - 133
~ Heat Generation - 30
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 450
#058. AG-9 Platoon
====================
A heavy machinegun with miraculous firepower.
~ Physical Attack - 200
~ Ammo Capacity - 133
~ Heat Generation - 36
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 750
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Artillery [ARWPR]
*************
#059. 75mm Howitzer
=====================
Field artillery with good single-round destructive force, but slow projectile
speed and a long delay between shots.
~ Physical Attack - 336
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 300
~ Impact: 0.80/Bullet: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 150
#060. 155mm Howitzer
======================
Field artillery with even greater firepower.
~ Physical Attack - 552
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 300
~ Impact: 0.80/Bullet: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 450
#061. T7 Field Cannon
=======================
Field artillery that has ultimate destructive capability, but is difficult to
handle with its massive recoil.
~ Physical Attack - 660
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 320
~ Impact: 0.80/Bullet: 0.40
~ 3 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1000
*********************
Recoilless Rifles [RRWPR]
*********************
#062. 3" Recoilless Gun
=========================
A rocket launcher with subdued recoil for ease of use. Unsurpassed projectile
speed & destructivity, but low on ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 264
~ Ammo Capacity - 30
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 0.60/Bullet: 0.60
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 325
#063. Tactical Bazooka
========================
A rocket launcher with subdued recoil for ease of use. Unsurpassed projectile
speed & destructivity, but low on ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 300
~ Ammo Capacity - 30
~ Heat Generation - 220
~ Impact: 0.60/Bullet: 0.60
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 400
#064. Panzerfaust
===================
A rocket launcher with subdued recoil for ease of use. Unsurpassed projectile
speed & destructivity, but low on ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 384
~ Ammo Capacity - 30
~ Heat Generation - 260
~ Impact: 0.60/Bullet: 0.60
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 843
#065. Carl Gustav 4800
========================
A rocket launcher with subdued recoil for ease of use. Unsurpassed projectile
speed & destructivity, but low on ammo.
~ Physical Attack - 420
~ Ammo Capacity - 30
~ Heat Generation - 320
~ Impact: 0.60/Bullet: 0.60
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1269
*********************
Grenade Launchers [GRWPR]
*********************
#066. Grenade Launcher
========================
A grenade launcher fitted with a drum magazine. In addition to taking damage,
the target heats up with the explosion.
~ Physical Attack - 300
~ Heat Attack - 250
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.50
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 400
#067. T9 Twin Torpedo
=======================
A grenade launcher fitted with a drum magazine. In addition to taking damage,
the target heats up with the explosion.
~ Physical Attack - 450
~ Heat Attack - 350
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.50
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 525
#068. MM-3 Riot G.
====================
A grenade launcher fitted with a drum magazine. In addition to taking damage,
the target heats up with the explosion.
~ Physical Attack - 550
~ Heat Attack - 450
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 1.00/Heat: 0.50
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1250
*********************
Missile Launchers [MLWPR]
*********************
#069. Missile Launcher
========================
Fires powerful, high-velocity missiles. When the target is found, damage is
overwhelming.
~ Physical Attack - 432
~ Ammo Capacity - 12
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.00/Bullet: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 250
#070. T10 Ground Rocket
=========================
Fires powerful, high-velocity missiles. When the target is found, damage is
overwhelming.
~ Physical Attack - 672
~ Ammo Capacity - 10
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.00/Bullet: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 692
#071. LOSAT-3 KEM
===================
Fires powerful, high-velocity missiles. When the target is found, damage is
overwhelming.
~ Physical Attack - 840
~ Ammo Capacity - 8
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.00/Bullet: 0.20
~ 3 slots
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
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Homing Missiles [HOWPR]
*******************
#072. Homing Missile
======================
Fires small missiles that automatically track locked-on targets.
~ Physical Attack - 200
~ Ammo Capacity - 24
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 666
#073. MPIM Predator 4
=======================
Fires small missiles that automatically track locked-on targets.
~ Physical Attack - 280
~ Ammo Capacity - 26
~ Heat Generation - 180
~ Impact: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 750
#074. Sweet Honey Bee
=======================
Fires small missiles that automatically track locked-on targets.
~ Physical Attack - 320
~ Ammo Capacity - 28
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ Impact: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1038
***********
Mortars [MRWPR]
***********
#075. Mortar Gun
==================
A mid-range supreme weapon that hammers out a high volume of ultra-compact
bombs with pressurized air.
~ Physical Attack - 300
~ Ammo Capacity - 12
~ Heat Generation - 300
~ Impact: 0.60/Bullet: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 400
#076. T11 Dragon Mortar
=========================
A mid-range supreme weapon that hammers out a high volume of ultra-compact
bombs with pressurized air.
~ Physical Attack - 450
~ Ammo Capacity - 12
~ Heat Generation - 400
~ Impact: 0.60/Bullet: 0.40
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 900
****************
Gatling Guns [GGWPR]
****************
#077. Gatling Cannon
======================
The ultimate automatic weapon with multiple revolving gun barrels. Suffers
quick overheating due to faulty cooling.
~ Physical Attack - 90
~ Ammo Capacity - 250
~ Heat Generation - 40
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 140
#078. Rotating 6-Mortar
=========================
The ultimate automatic weapon with multiple revolving gun barrels. Suffers
quick overheating due to faulty cooling.
~ Physical Attack - 170
~ Ammo Capacity - 300
~ Heat Generation - 80
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 800
#079. Phalanx NL
==================
The ultimate automatic weapon with multiple revolving gun barrels. Suffers
quick overheating due to faulty cooling.
~ Physical Attack - 200
~ Ammo Capacity - 320
~ Heat Generation - 80
~ Bullet: 1.00
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1350
************
Coilguns [COWPR]
************
#080. Linear Mortar Gun
=========================
A long rifle that fires superheavy rounds with magnetic repulsion. Superb
firepower, but poor rapid-fire profile.
~ Physical Attack - 495
~ Ammo Capacity - 7
~ Heat Generation - 300
~ Bullet: 1.10
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 700
#081. Vergilius
=================
A long rifle that fires superheavy rounds with magnetic repulsion. Superb
firepower, but poor rapid-fire profile.
~ Physical Attack - 880
~ Ammo Capacity - 7
~ Heat Generation - 400
~ Bullet: 1.10
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1500
************
Railguns [RGWPR]
************
#082. Rail Gun
================
Long rifle that fires plasma shots with electromagnetic induction. Poor
rapid-fire due to high energy requirements.
~ Physical Attack - 120
~ Electronic Attack - 320
~ Ammo Capacity - 8
~ Heat Generation - 800
~ Quantum: 0.80/Bullet: 0.30
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1000
#083. EM Gun "Godspeed"
=========================
Long rifle that fires plasma shots with electromagnetic induction. Poor
rapid-fire due to high energy requirements.
~ Physical Attack - 210
~ Electronic Attack - 560
~ Ammo Capacity - 10
~ Heat Generation - 500
~ Quantum: 0.80/Bullet: 0.30
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1090
****************
Rail Cannons [RCWPR]
****************
#084. Rail Cannon
===================
A large-scale rail gun. Its power is accordingly increased.
~ Physical Attack - 195
~ Electronic Attack - 585
~ Ammo Capacity - 12
~ Heat Generation - 600
~ Quantum: 0.90/Bullet: 0.30
~ 3 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 800
#085. Rail Cannon "D"
=======================
A large-scale rail gun. Its power is accordingly increased.
~ Physical Attack - 300
~ Electronic Attack - 900
~ Ammo Capacity - 12
~ Heat Generation - 600
~ Quantum: 0.90/Bullet: 0.30
~ 3 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1833
*******
EMP [EMWPR]
*******
#086. EMCON-III
=================
Emits EM pulses that stop electronics working. You can't move while using it.
~ Electronic Attack - 120
~ Ammo Capacity - 8
~ Heat Generation - 400
~ Quantum: 1.20
~ 2 slots
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 999
#087. Rev. EMCON-X
====================
Emits EM pulses that stop electronics working. You can't move while using it.
~ Electronic Attack - 240
~ Ammo Capacity - 8
~ Heat Generation - 400
~ Quantum: 1.20
~ 2 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
********************
Particle Cannons [PRWPR]
********************
#088. Particle Cannon
=======================
Fires amplified oscillating particles in the magazine out of the turret. A
powerful weapon but single-shot only.
~ Electronic Attack - 240
~ Heat Attack - 100
~ Ammo Capacity - 90
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Quantum: 1.00/Heat: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 666
#089. Particle Violator
=========================
Fires amplified oscillating particles in the magazine out of the turret. A
powerful weapon but single-shot only.
~ Electronic Attack - 420
~ Heat Attack - 120
~ Ammo Capacity - 90
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Quantum: 1.00/Heat: 0.20
~ 2 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 1375
**********************
Antimatter Cannons [AMWPR]
**********************
#090. Anti-material D
=======================
Double derringer that fires anti-matter bullets. So destructive, it is
prohibited from use even in the tower.
~ Physical Attack - 2000
~ Ammo Capacity - 2
~ Heat Generation - 3000
~ Impact: 1.00/Bullet: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 4000
*******************
Quantum Cannons [QUWPR]
*******************
#091. Quantum Cannon
======================
Absorbs quanta from the air, and then unleashes the energy in a single blast.
No rapid fire, but incredibly powerful.
~ Electronic Attack - 780
~ Heat Attack - 90
~ Ammo Capacity - 6
~ Heat Generation - 800
~ Quantum: 1.20/Heat: 0.20
~ 3 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 1200
#092. Quantum Plus
====================
Absorbs quanta from the air, and then unleashes the energy in a single blast.
No rapid fire, but incredibly powerful.
~ Electronic Attack - 1020
~ Heat Attack - 110
~ Ammo Capacity - 6
~ Heat Generation - 800
~ Quantum: 1.20/Heat: 0.20
~ 3 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 1650
#093. Invader Q
=================
Absorbs quanta from the air, and then unleashes the energy in a single blast.
No rapid fire, but incredibly powerful.
~ Electronic Attack - 1320
~ Heat Attack - 120
~ Ammo Capacity - 6
~ Heat Generation - 800
~ Quantum: 1.20/Heat: 0.20
~ 3 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 2250
*******************
Gravity Weapons [GVWPR]
*******************
#094. Gravity Grenade
=======================
Shoots a sphere of gravity. Any enemies entering the sphere suffer lethal
damage.
~ Physical Attack - 32
~ Electronic Attack - 288
~ Ammo Capacity - 18
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.80
~ 3 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 874
#095. MX Detonator
====================
Shoots a sphere of gravity. Any enemies entering the sphere suffer lethal
damage.
~ Physical Attack - 50
~ Electronic Attack - 480
~ Ammo Capacity - 14
~ Heat Generation - 400
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.80
~ 3 slots
~ Chest
~ Restored Elixir - 2750
******************
Floating Mines [FLWPR]
******************
#096. Floating Mine
=====================
Releases a floating mine forwards. It will explode after a certain amount of
time or if it is touched.
~ Physical Attack - 500
~ Heat Attack - 200
~ Ammo Capacity - 18
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 2.00/Heat: 0.50
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 500
#097. Floating Mine β
=======================
Releases a floating mine forwards. It will explode after a certain amount of
time or if it is touched.
~ Physical Attack - 800
~ Heat Attack - 300
~ Ammo Capacity - 16
~ Heat Generation - 160
~ Impact: 2.00/Heat: 0.50
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1333
******************
Plasma Cutters [PLWPR]
******************
#098. Plasma Cutter α
=======================
Fires crescent-shaped plasma blades. Powerful and far-reaching, but the blade
speed is relatively slow.
~ Electronic Attack - 300
~ Ammo Capacity - 36
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Quantum: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 300
#099. Plasma Cutter β
=======================
Fires crescent-shaped plasma blades. Powerful and far-reaching, but the blade
speed is relatively slow.
~ Electronic Attack - 500
~ Ammo Capacity - 36
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Quantum: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 642
#100. Plasma Slasher
======================
Fires crescent-shaped plasma blades. Powerful and far-reaching, but the blade
speed is relatively slow.
~ Electronic Attack - 600
~ Ammo Capacity - 36
~ Heat Generation - 100
~ Quantum: 1.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1666
*****************
Flamethrowers [FTWPR]
*****************
#101. Flame Thrower
=====================
Sprays a jet of flame to supplement the damage inflicted on close- to mid-range
targets with a high temperature assault.
~ Physical Attack - 20
~ Electronic Attack - 40
~ Heat Attack - 46
~ Ammo Capacity - 150
~ Heat Generation - 25
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.20/Heat: 1.60
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 200
#102. Crimson Pulse
=====================
Sprays a jet of flame to supplement the damage inflicted on close- to mid-range
targets with a high temperature assault.
~ Physical Attack - 30
~ Electronic Attack - 90
~ Heat Attack - 60
~ Ammo Capacity - 150
~ Heat Generation - 30
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.30/Heat: 1.60
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 600
#103. Fake Dragonfire
=======================
Sprays a jet of flame to supplement the damage inflicted on close- to mid-range
targets with a high temperature assault.
~ Physical Attack - 40
~ Electronic Attack - 120
~ Heat Attack - 72
~ Ammo Capacity - 150
~ Heat Generation - 35
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.30/Heat: 1.60
~ 1 slot
~ Head/Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1363
#104. Gryphus
===============
Sprays a jet of flame to supplement the damage inflicted on close- to mid-range
targets with a high temperature assault.
~ Physical Attack - 50
~ Electronic Attack - 150
~ Heat Attack - 80
~ Ammo Capacity - 999
~ Heat Generation - 20
~ Impact: 0.20/Quantum: 0.30/Heat: 2.00
~ 1 slot
~ Head
~ Restored Elixir - 3500
===============================================================================
SHIELDS
===============================================================================
*****************
Light Shields [LGSHI]
*****************
#105. Kite Shield
===================
A standard metal shield. Alleviates damage caused by physical attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 20
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 116
*********************
Anti-Heat Shields [AHSHI]
*********************
#106. Heat Shield
===================
In addition to lowering damage from physical attacks, this reinforced light
shield is also heat-resistive.
~ Physical Defense - 30
~ Heat Defense - 15
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 150
#107. Heatproof Shield
========================
In addition to lowering damage from physical attacks, this reinforced light
shield is also heat-resistive.
~ Physical Defense - 50
~ Heat Defense - 25
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 375
#108. Ultra Heat Armor
========================
In addition to lowering damage from physical attacks, this reinforced light
shield is also heat-resistive.
~ Physical Defense - 80
~ Heat Defense - 35
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 600
*********************
All-round Shields [ARSHI]
*********************
#109. Point Barrier
=====================
Reduces damage from physical and electronic attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 30
~ Electronic Defense - 30
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 240
#110. Movable Barrier
=======================
Reduces damage from physical and electronic attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 50
~ Electronic Defense - 50
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 450
*************************
Anti-Physical Shields [APSHI]
*************************
#111. Beam Shield
===================
A shield that projects a beam to fend off attacks. Greatly reduces damage
incurred by physical attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 40
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 300
#112. Fake Dragon Wing
========================
A shield that projects a beam to fend off attacks. Greatly reduces damage
incurred by physical attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 70
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 750
*******************************
Heavy Anti-Physical Shields [HPSHI]
*******************************
#113. Beam Coat
=================
An output-enhanced beam shield. Greatly reduces damage incurred by physical
attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 90
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 525
#114. Sanctuary
=================
An output-enhanced beam shield. Greatly reduces damage incurred by physical
attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 120
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1100
******************
Plasma Shields [PLSHI]
******************
#115. Plasma Shield
=====================
Using the same principle as the plasma sword, this shield burns up attacks in
a plasma wall. Consumes a lot of energy.
~ Physical Defense - 100
~ Electronic Defense - 100
~ Heat Defense - 15
~ Energy Consumption - 5% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 600
#116. Beatrice
================
Using the same principle as the plasma sword, this shield burns up attacks in
a plasma wall. Consumes a lot of energy.
~ Physical Defense - 150
~ Electronic Defense - 150
~ Heat Defense - 25
~ Energy Consumption - 5% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 2 slots
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 874
***************************
Anti-Electronic Shields [AESHI]
***************************
#117. Laserproof Shield
=========================
A reflective shield that blocks laser attacks. Fragile and easily breakable by
physical attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 10
~ Electronic Defense - 50
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 360
#118. Mirror Shield
=====================
A reflective shield that blocks laser attacks. Fragile and easily breakable by
physical attacks.
~ Physical Defense - 30
~ Electronic Defense - 150
~ Energy Consumption - 3% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Chest/Arms
~ Restored Elixir - 1000
===============================================================================
HEAD EQUIPMENT
===============================================================================
*******************
Shock Absorbers [SHSHQ]
*******************
#119. Shock Absorber
======================
A system to automatically channel away impacts, making it more difficult to be
unbalanced or hurled aside by attacks.
~ Energy Consumption - 5% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Head
~ Restored Elixir - 375
#120. Shock Absorber X
========================
A system to automatically channel away impacts, making it more difficult to be
unbalanced or hurled aside by attacks.
~ Energy Consumption - 4% (drains whenever you take a hit)
~ 1 slot
~ Head
~ Restored Elixir - 1200
************************
Anti-Detection Units [ADSHQ]
************************
#121. Jammer Head
===================
An electronic defense device. Temporarily prevents enemies from locking-on.
~ Energy Consumption - 6% (drains whenever you use it or take a hit)
~ Heat Generation - 25
~ 2 slots
~ Head
~ Restored Elixir - 450
#122. Optic Camouflage
========================
Melt into the background and avoid being seen by the naked eye. Radar signals
are still reflected however.
~ Energy Consumption - 6% (drains whenever you use it or take a hit)
~ Heat Generation - 25
~ 2 slots
~ Head
~ Restored Elixir - 2100
===============================================================================
LEG EQUIPMENT
===============================================================================
*********************
Energy/Ammo Packs [ENSLQ]
*********************
#123. α E-Pack Add-on
=======================
Leg equipment providing a supplementary energy pack and magazine. Automatically
replenishes weapon's energy and ammo. Capacity is 2 refills.
~ Energy Consumption - 50%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 1 slot
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 85
#124. β E-Pack Add-on
=======================
Leg equipment providing a supplementary energy pack and magazine. Automatically
replenishes weapon's energy and ammo. Capacity is 3 refills.
~ Energy Consumption - 33.4%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 1 slot
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 420
#125. γ E-Pack Add-on
=======================
Leg equipment providing a supplementary energy pack and magazine. Automatically
replenishes weapon's energy and ammo. Capacity is 4 refills.
~ Energy Consumption - 25%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 1 slot
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 583
#126. Ω E-Pack Add-on
=======================
Leg equipment providing a supplementary energy pack and magazine. Automatically
replenishes weapon's energy and ammo. Capacity is 5 refills.
~ Energy Consumption - 20%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 1 slot
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 1200
********************
Mobility Systems [MBSLQ]
********************
#127. Accel. System
=====================
20% faster movement than other leg equipment. Leg energy use is continuous, so
deployment time is limited.
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your are rushing/dodging
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 1 slot
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 240
#128. Super-Mobilator
=======================
30% faster movement than other leg equipment. Leg energy use is continuous, so
deployment time is limited.
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your are rushing/dodging
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 1 slot
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 1000
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Cooling Systems [CSSLQ]
*******************
#129. Liquid Cooler
=====================
A cooling system that uses a supercooled liquid compound. Prevents overheating,
permitting longer use of heavy weapons.
~ Your cooling rate is multiplied by 2
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your head/chest/arms are cooling
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 180
#130. Liquid Cooler X
=======================
A cooling system that uses a supercooled liquid compound. Prevents overheating,
permitting longer use of heavy weapons.
~ Your cooling rate is multiplied by 2.5
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your head/chest/arms are cooling
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 600
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Clockdown Systems [CDSLQ]
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#131. CD Prototype
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A prototype of the clockdown system that severely lowers the processing speed
of its target, but uses a lot of energy.
~ Triggers when your legs are overheated
~ Stuns every enemy in the area for a limited amount of time
~ Energy Consumption - 25%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 3 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 2400
0xCB. Clockdown System
========================
Temporarily interfere with the target's main CPU and slow its clock rate. All
the target's functions are slowed down.
~ Triggers when your legs are overheated
~ Stuns every enemy in the area for a limited amount of time
~ Energy Consumption - 25%
~ Heat Generation - 200
~ 3 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 4000
~ Can only be acquired by hacking the game
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Repair Systems [RSSLQ]
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#132. α Repair System
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Leg equipment that provides a self-repair system which accelerates endurance
level recovery.
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your endurance is regenerating
~ Heat Generation - 180
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 116
#133. β Repair System
=======================
Leg equipment that provides a self-repair system which accelerates endurance
level recovery.
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your endurance is regenerating
~ Heat Generation - 180
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 525
#134. γ Repair System
=======================
Leg equipment that provides a self-repair system which accelerates endurance
level recovery.
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your endurance is regenerating
~ Heat Generation - 180
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 666
#135. Ω Repair System
=======================
Leg equipment that provides a self-repair system which accelerates endurance
level recovery.
~ Energy Consumption - Drains while your endurance is regenerating
~ Heat Generation - 180
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 1350
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Laser Jammers [LJSLQ]
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#136. Laser Jammer
====================
Decrease the power output of laser weapons by emitting particles that diffuse
the light beam.
~ Energy Consumption - 2%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 450
#137. Laser Jammer X
======================
Decrease the power output of laser weapons by emitting particles that diffuse
the light beam.
~ Energy Consumption - 1%
~ Heat Generation - 150
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 1350
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Balance Systems [BASLQ]
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#138. Gyrobalancer
====================
A gyrostabilizer device like a tail that preserves balance and makes it more
difficult to be brought down.
~ Energy Consumption - 4%
~ Heat Generation - 120
~ 2 slots
~ Legs
~ Restored Elixir - 1350
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~ Simply no, 90% of e-mails I've received in my FAQ author e-mail account were
gaming site promotions, the rest being people making stupid questions,
people wanting to become my friend (!?), people inviting me to join some
pointless social networking site or other forms of e-tards.
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~ Japan, for being a country of complete social decay, artistic extremity, and
perverted middle-aged men.
~ divinecomedy.org for OBVIOUS reasons.
~ Sony, for creating the PlayStation Portable.
~ Jun Suemi/Neverland/Hudson Soft/Konami Entertainment, for creating Rengoku.
~ The PSP Homebrew scene, for bringing out the true potential of the PSP.
~ GameFAQs, for being a reliable source when it comes to video game
information, although it's mainly populated by teenage american apes.
~ Wikipedia, for existing.
~ You! For being some kind of freak who actually reads credits sections.
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