A/N: Okay, I realize my description of characters were vague, because I
assumed people knew what Xenosaga(Ep.1) was. Since they don't I decided to
do a "quick" characters page. You dig? So, if you already KNOW what
Xenosaga is and the characters then skip this and read the next chapter!
GOOD GUYS
Gaignun Kukai, Sr./Nigredo: When I put a / in their name it means they have two names..or four in Jr.'s case. Anyways, Gaignun Kukai, Sr. is an important character. He runs the infamous Kukai Foundation, which has a bunch of nasty rumors flying around it. He's 22 years old. His real name (or I believe it is.) is Nigredo. Though, there's no proof about it, my guess is the truth will come out in the 2nd episode in Xenosaga. Now then, Gaignun is not human. He is a U.R.T.V. (Will be explained later.) He is also Jr.'s legal father, though not his biological. He looks his age with dark green eyes, a black suit, and short black hair.
Gaignun Kukai, Jr./ Jr./ Little Master/ Rubedo: As you can see, this guy has LOTS of names. His main name is Jr. his real name is Rubedo. People who work in the Kukai foundation know him as Gaignun Kukai, Jr. and call him "Little master". He's the proud captain of the famous ship, Durandel. He too, is a director in the Kukai foundation. Though, he LOOKS 12-years old, he's really older than Gaignun Sr. at the age of 26(Though, he rarely acts his age. And not many people know of his REAl age). He has a hobby of collecting and reading books (which is considered strange), collecting guns, using his guns, and he has the ability to telepathically talk with Gaignun, and Gaignun can do the same. Jr. is a U.R.T.V. as well. He has short red hair, and is usually seen with his black coat. (That has a symbol on the back and is green inside. It also is too big for him) He and Gaignun have a startling resemblance.(If you see a pic of both of em' you'll see what I mean.)
Shion Usuki/ Chief: Shion is 22 years old. She's the chief engineer in the KOS-MOS project and lends a helping hand in The mysterious Zohar Project.(Zohars will be explained later.) After having her late Boyfriend, Kevin, killed by the original model of a battle android named, KOS-MOS, she is terrified of lighting(She doesn't have fond memories of lightning) and holds heavy memories of the horrid day. She was also involved in the Miltian Conflict(explained later). She works with Vector's(Vector will be explain later) first R & D division. Which is where most top officials work. She has small glasses and long brown hair that goes to her shoulders. She also has a small brown braid that you can see on her right. She wears a female Vector uniform.(which is hard to explain so look at a pic. Of her.)
Allen Ridgely: He is Shion's co-worker, and has a secret crush on Ms. Usuki. He's shy and a very careful person a worrywart to put it simply. He is second in command in the KOS-MOS project. He too, is in his 20's. He is tall with light brown hair and a male Vector uniform.(Once again see a pic. To see a male Vector uniform.)
Jin Usuki: Although, Jin isn't a playable character..or mentioned much in the Xenosaga Ep. 1 he will play a part in my story. Jin, is Shion's older brother. He lives on 2nd Miltia and loves collecting and reading books. Shion thinks he's a good for nothing lazy bum. He loved to carry his sword "With a big grin plastered on his face. Don't you think that's weird?" (Shion said that) He tall with a navy blue kimono and long navy blue hair. He too, like Shion, has glasses. Actaully, if you look at the Kokoro Premier video you see Jin and Margulis dueling it out, and another seen of him talking with chaos on what I'm assuming is 2nd Miltia. Also, you see Jin praying to his parents over their grave as the Elsa crash lands on 2nd Miltia after Proto Merkahba and during the credits.
MOMO: A 12-year-old female realian that is said to hold something called the Y data inside of her. Her "daddy" is the infamous Yoachim Mizrahi. She is a 100-series observational realian prototype. (Realians will be explained later) She is short with semi long pink hair. She has two yellowish things in her hair and wears a Japanese school girls uniform.(If you've seen Cardcaptor Sakura it looks like her uniform) And, ironically enough, she was made to look like Dr. Joachim's late dead daughter, Sakura. MOMO is short for Multiple Observative Mimetic Organicus. She dreams of becoming human.
Ziggy/Ziggurat 8: Ziggurat 8 or "Ziggy" for short is a combat cyborg (Cyborg's will be explained later.) who was hired by the federation (explained later) to retrieve and rescue MOMO from the U-TIC(explained later) Org, in Pleroma.(** or you could Play the game to find out what Pleroma is.) He is 98 years old, but looks to be in his 30's. He has blue eyes and short slicked back blond hair. His upper half of his body, with the exception of his right arm, looks human. His right arm and bottom half is nothing but mechanical scrap metal. He has a blade that comes out of his right arm. He is portrayed as a stoic person, but cares deeply for MOMO. His dream is to be rid of his humanity and become a machine for reasons unknown.
chaos: his REAL age is unknown. He looks to be about 16 years old. His clothes are difficult to explain, so look up a pic. of him. He has silver hair and translucent blue eyes. Personally I think he's god or something. You'll just have to play the game and see if ya' agree with me.or read the story. He's calm, cool, collective, and has a caring personality. He believes KOS-MOS has a "real" her somewhere insider of her.(you do see a glimpse of the "real" her during one of the movies right after you escape the Cathedral Ship, which is some gnosis.)
KOS-MOS: Because She is so damned hard to explain about I'll just write what's in the mini manual about her and add my own snippets. A female armored android developed by the interstellar conglomerate, Vector Industries. She is comprised entirely of mechanical parts, but you'd never guess by her looks. "KOS-MOS" is not her personal name, but rather the name of the complete battle system designed to combat the Gnosis.(gnosis will be explained later.ok. If you see a ** symbol it means it will be explained later.) She looks 16 years old and has red eyes. She has LONG blue hair and a strange hat like thing in her hair. Once again look up a pic. If ya' wanna see her clothes too hard to explain. -_-
Mary: Jr. and Gaignun's assitant and secretary. She is usually on board the Durandal helping "Little master" Blond hair and looks about 16 years old.
Shelley: She is Mary's twin sister. The two can telepathically talk with one another and she is often seen with Mary on the Durandal helping "Little Master". She has long purple hair.
Wilhelm: he looks about 14 years old and is the owner of Vector. His roles in things are yet to be known.. He has whitish silverfish short hair in a strange hair-do.
Virgil/Ein Rugel: Okay, he's a bad guy AND a good guy.(-_-;;) So, I'll just classify him in the good guy section. Virgil was involved in the Miltian conflict like Shion. He was once a Lt. In the Federation's army, but was killed by KOS-MOS when Shion, Allen, and him were escaping the Woglinde. KOS-MOS shot him in the back because "He was in my way"(KOS-MOS said that) while Shion was about to get attacked by Gnosis. And now as Ein Rugel, he helps a guy named Albedo (**) escape from Shion and the others, but he also refers to chaos as "boss" later in the game.after he's killed. And not human cause he's seen standing on a ship in space in his black robes. He has A scar on the left part of his face and has short blond hair.(Much like Ziggy's hair do)
Helmer: He's the prime representative of the autonomous state in the federation, Second Miltia(**). He's often seen giving Gaignun help when needed. He's a bald African American and very respected.
Juli Mizrahi: yet another unsure if bad or good guy. She was Joachim's wife and MOMO's "mommy" though she doesn't seem to thrilled to be. She has semi long brown hair.
Nephillim: A little girl who knows a lot. She is short and had LONG blond hair, a golden cross necklace, and a simple white dress. She is literally glowing gold. She helps Shion and the others confront their pasts and get ready for the future..
Hammer: He's the navigator of the ship The Elsa. He looks a bit geeky, with his spiked sandy blnd haired and big glasses. He wears a peculiar outfit with a brown jacket and tan pants. I forgot what color his shirt is.-_-
Tony: The Elsa's pilot. He is a lady's man, to say the least, but his piloting skills are outmatched, or so he claims. (MOMO piloted better than him when they first meet.) He has blondish hair (If you've seen Tidus's hair from FFX, it looks a LOT like that.) I forgot what his clothes look like too. Just look up a pic.
Captain Matthews: the "proud" captain of the Elsa. He answers to no one except Gaignun, Jr., chaos, and sometimes Shion. He has a grouchy attitude and barely ever compliments anyone. (He says he hates Shion's cooking while he stuffs his face.) He always manages to keep Hammer and Tony inline, and will take you anywhere.if you pay him. He wears a red hat that says "Caution! I'm a boozer!" and has brown pants.I think. Just once again look at a pic.
ENEMIES/BAD GUYS WHATEVER YA' WANNA CALL EM'!
Albedo: Ah, Albedo. Did you know he was named Albedo because his hair's white? Weird huh? Anyways, he too, is a U.R.T.V. and surprise surprise he has a past with "Rubedo"(Jr.) And Gaignun. He went insane during the *Gasp* Miltian conflict. He has the power to steal ones consciousness. He calls MOMO "Ma' Belle Peche" Or my little peach and controls MOMO's sisters, the Kirshwassers. He is also Jr.'s "Dark half". So, I'm guessing he's 26..and he looks his age with short white hair and a weird white outfit with weird wings attached to it.(see pic for better detail)
Kirshwasser: They, yes THEY, are MOMO's sisters.(there's HUNDREDS of em'! and the ALL look the same!!) They were jealous of MOMO because their "Daddy" Joachim Mizrahi only payed attention to MOMO. They helped Albedo trick Jr. and kidnap MOMO.even though Albedo juts LOVES taking them apart! -_-;;
Margulis: the infamous ruler of the U-TIC org. He's old, ugly, and has a REALLY annoying voice. He and Albedo have made a temporary alliance, though he trusts no one. He is after The Zohars, Emulators (**) and the Y data as well, and if he plans on summoning U-DO(**) is unknown.
Joachim Mizrahi: even though he's DEAD throughout the game. I feel he should be mentioned. He's an old guy who became insane because he immersed himself in science. He is also the one who released the gnosis upon the world and is GREATLY hated for that. And of course, he is Kirshwasser's and MOMO's "daddy".
Pellegri: She is the second in command of the U-TIC. She has short blond hair and wears black.
U-DO: There isn't much about .it. But, basically it is an energy beam that has a life. It is greatly feared among the world and once again, was released during the Miltian conflict. Ironically enough, U-DO is referred to as IT.^_^ And, they say he will come back to life,soon. For he feeds on the consciousness of those who wish to seek him or who wish to free him.
OTHER CRAP YOU SHOULD KNOW
Realians: They are synthetic humans made by Joachim Mizrahi. They are the ONLY thing the mad scientist is thanked for. Hell, they even have their own rights now! There're many kinds of realians. For example, military realians(They fight the gnosis and fight in wars), civilian realians(they help people), and 100-series observational realians(made specifically to fight the gnosis.)
Gnosis: They first came 14 years ago during the Miltian conflict. Though, before the conflict they were seen, but rarely known of. They're made of Sodium Chlorine, or salt just plain salt. They are believed to have come from another dimension or something like that. They always come from outta' nowhere, and are transparent. People can't hurt em' when they're transparent. So, they use something called the "Hilbert Effect". It makes the gnosis physical, therefore, beatable. They seem to be hostile with humans only, and have a strange reaction with the Zohars, and something called the song of Nephillim.(**) When they grab a person, they usually turn white and explode into white chunks. Though, if person DOES survive and encounter with an gnosis, but was touched by one. They usually die a slow and painful death by turning INTO a gnosis. The only exception to that rule is Shion. I wonder why..
Cyborgs: Cyborgs are ex-humans. Made during something called the life Recycling act usually organ donors who died during that time. They were made by a company called Ziggurat Industries, and are no longer aloud to be made. So, Cyborgs are considered to be relics.
Kukai Foundation: The Kukai Foundation is a heavily armed foundation that is very well known for their businesses. They're close allies with Vector Corp. and 2nd Miltia. They were originally a secret Federation Government org. that was made to watch the U-TIC org. They still do, even though they are no longer with the Federation.
Federation: The main government of the universe. They rely heavily on Vector Corp., though they'd never admit. They have big ego's and as Jr. puts it "they don't get off they're lazy butts to help people with the gnosis!" Also, it is believed the Federation has U-Tic spies within..
Vector Corporation: A big business that specialize in weaponry and science. They make the A.G.W.S.(**) units and many other things people use. Like the U.M.N.(**).
U-TIC Org.: This organization was established by Joachim Mizrahi himself as a science org. Later, after his death, Margulis took over and made it into the evil org. it is today. They are hell bent on "Lighting Man kind's will to create. Rekindling their consciousness" Tch, he's one to talk. Also, U-TIC is responsible for the mysterious disappearance of the planet, Ariadne.
Song of Nephillim: Yet another invention of Dr. Mizrahi. This invention attracts the gnosis through a song that normal people can't hear. Tis a really pretty song, though. ^_^ It is disguised as a ship, and an invisible one at that.well until you blow up it's shields that is. The song also drives anyone who hears it, mad.
Proto Merkahba: Yet ANOTHER invention by Mr. Mizrahi. Busy old geezer, huh? Anyways, this invention was another ship. It was specially made for making MOMO. This is where all the data from the Miltian Conflict was stored in. Also, the fuel is made out of Gnosis. Whoa. Handy way of killing them, though.
Miltian Conflict: Now, half the story revolves around THIS! It happened 14 years ago on a planet called Miltia. Shion, lived there with her older brother, Jin, and her father and mother at the age of 10. Her parents were killed, but she and her brother survived. Jr., Gaignun, and Albedo were all friends back then. But, the U.R.T.V.'s succumbed to the power of the Song of Nephillim, driving them mad. Military realians went insane too, and killed millions of civilians with the U.R.T.V.'s. Jr. upon being afraid, broke off his link with the other U.R.T.V.'s and left them to fend for themselves. Albedo, did not succumb to the power of the song, instead, he succumbed to the power of U-DO and became insane. Something had happened to Gaignun on that day, but we aren't sure yet since it never showed or said much about it. ^_^;; To this day, Jr. is constantly haunted by his past, and is always afraid of the song, and U-DO. Also, it was the day "Joachim Mizrahi opened Pandora's box, and released the gnosis on man kind. Now, we are all paying for Mizrahi's ambitions.". So, it was the first time the gnosis had come to be, and because the song of Nephillim was playing, attacked Miltia.(Poor people). Also, it was the first time U-DO had awakened.(Now he's not awake, but he will be soon..or so they say)
U.R.T.V.: Though, I'm not sure WHO made them, they are walking, talking, and thinking biological weapons made to destroy U-DO. Rubedo(Jr.), Gaignun, and Albedo were three special cases. They were mutated more than the others and got special powers. Albedo has the power to heal himself(For example, when he ripped his arm off in front of MOMO then stepped on his arm, it instantly grew back. Same goes for when he ripped off his head off..and when Jr. blew up his head and upper left part of his body.). Now, because of coming in contact with U-DO he also has the power to steal ones consciousness. Gaignun has the power to telepathically talk with Jr. and to manipulate people through their heads. Like mind control!.kinda. and Jr/ Rubedo has the power to control time. Thus the reason he's 26, but only looks 12, because his body won't age. (Though he wouldn't mind looking his age.) Also, Jr. and Albedo(not sure bout Gaignun) have the power to surround their bodies with a powerful and DESTRUCTIVE Aura. How lovely. U.R.T.V.'s are very unknown, since they looked so much like realians and were assumed to be realians during the Miltian Conflict. Albedo, Gaignun, and Jr. are the only U.R.T.V.'s left. The only way to tell a realian from a U.R.T.V. is(Well look for Gaignun, Albedo, or Jr.) to look for the number they have on their..I think it's on their right hand.
U.M.N.: a big computer network that takes care of E-mails, and gate jumps!( Gatejumps are when you fly through hyperspace. Like the gateway to Hyperspcace.)
The Lost Jerusalem: This is a mysterious place marked throughout the universe. It is BELIEVED to be where Earth and the galaxy it's located in resides. For some reason, mankind can no longer go near it because they need something. (-_-;; I forgot what it was.) And no, people no longer reside on Earth.
Pleroma: An old abandoned asteroid where people used to go for religious freedom, or something like that. It's an old church inside a floating asteroid. The U-TIC found the asteroid, and made it their "secret" hideout. This is also where they held MOMO prisoner before Ziggy rescued her.
Zohars: Big mysterious gold cross like things. People have a tendency to disappear around them, and, in the case of the planet Ariadne, can make planets disappear if they get out of control...either that or it was an emulater that did that. There is only 1 Zohar, which is in Miltia.
Emulators: Emulators were made by Joachim Mizrahi. Surprise, surprise. They are copies of the original Zohar. There are 7 of them, and all of them are currently in the possession of the Kukai Foundation inside the Durandel. They look just like the Zohat, except they have different symbols in the middle of them.
Miltia: A planet much like Earth where people used to live before the Miltian Conflict. Now, the survivors of the Miltian Conflict, like Jin, were moved to 2nd Miltia.
2nd Miltia: Another planet much like Eath located in somethings called the Miltian Star System. It seems, the U-TIC wish to destroy this planet to get to Milita...
the Durandal: The Kukai's Foundation most heavily armed ship. It has a park, a hangar, a residential area, an isolationed area, a dock, and the bridge. Also, it turnes into a sky scraper when it docks in the Kukai Foundation. Very pretty. It's basically all red on the outside with these wing looking things rotating around the front of the ship.
The Elsa: This medium sized ship is where you do most of the traveling in. It's a light greenish area with some white on it. It has a bridge, a kitchen, two big rooms, a catapult, and a hangar. Nothing special. When you're not traveling on this ship, you're on traveling on the Durandal.
A/N; As you can see I'm very thorough.(kinda) And, if you're looking for pictures of the characters try looking in Zenosaga.com or Xenosaga.com, or you could just go to google images and try your luck. Or, you could just buy the game and look in the manual!!^_^ Anyways, I hope this answers all your questions!! Now go read the next chapter!! And please R&R!!(If you have a better description of the characters physical traits or the Lost Jerusalem.or anything really, please feel free to send it to me Via E-mail or Review. Thanks.)
GOOD GUYS
Gaignun Kukai, Sr./Nigredo: When I put a / in their name it means they have two names..or four in Jr.'s case. Anyways, Gaignun Kukai, Sr. is an important character. He runs the infamous Kukai Foundation, which has a bunch of nasty rumors flying around it. He's 22 years old. His real name (or I believe it is.) is Nigredo. Though, there's no proof about it, my guess is the truth will come out in the 2nd episode in Xenosaga. Now then, Gaignun is not human. He is a U.R.T.V. (Will be explained later.) He is also Jr.'s legal father, though not his biological. He looks his age with dark green eyes, a black suit, and short black hair.
Gaignun Kukai, Jr./ Jr./ Little Master/ Rubedo: As you can see, this guy has LOTS of names. His main name is Jr. his real name is Rubedo. People who work in the Kukai foundation know him as Gaignun Kukai, Jr. and call him "Little master". He's the proud captain of the famous ship, Durandel. He too, is a director in the Kukai foundation. Though, he LOOKS 12-years old, he's really older than Gaignun Sr. at the age of 26(Though, he rarely acts his age. And not many people know of his REAl age). He has a hobby of collecting and reading books (which is considered strange), collecting guns, using his guns, and he has the ability to telepathically talk with Gaignun, and Gaignun can do the same. Jr. is a U.R.T.V. as well. He has short red hair, and is usually seen with his black coat. (That has a symbol on the back and is green inside. It also is too big for him) He and Gaignun have a startling resemblance.(If you see a pic of both of em' you'll see what I mean.)
Shion Usuki/ Chief: Shion is 22 years old. She's the chief engineer in the KOS-MOS project and lends a helping hand in The mysterious Zohar Project.(Zohars will be explained later.) After having her late Boyfriend, Kevin, killed by the original model of a battle android named, KOS-MOS, she is terrified of lighting(She doesn't have fond memories of lightning) and holds heavy memories of the horrid day. She was also involved in the Miltian Conflict(explained later). She works with Vector's(Vector will be explain later) first R & D division. Which is where most top officials work. She has small glasses and long brown hair that goes to her shoulders. She also has a small brown braid that you can see on her right. She wears a female Vector uniform.(which is hard to explain so look at a pic. Of her.)
Allen Ridgely: He is Shion's co-worker, and has a secret crush on Ms. Usuki. He's shy and a very careful person a worrywart to put it simply. He is second in command in the KOS-MOS project. He too, is in his 20's. He is tall with light brown hair and a male Vector uniform.(Once again see a pic. To see a male Vector uniform.)
Jin Usuki: Although, Jin isn't a playable character..or mentioned much in the Xenosaga Ep. 1 he will play a part in my story. Jin, is Shion's older brother. He lives on 2nd Miltia and loves collecting and reading books. Shion thinks he's a good for nothing lazy bum. He loved to carry his sword "With a big grin plastered on his face. Don't you think that's weird?" (Shion said that) He tall with a navy blue kimono and long navy blue hair. He too, like Shion, has glasses. Actaully, if you look at the Kokoro Premier video you see Jin and Margulis dueling it out, and another seen of him talking with chaos on what I'm assuming is 2nd Miltia. Also, you see Jin praying to his parents over their grave as the Elsa crash lands on 2nd Miltia after Proto Merkahba and during the credits.
MOMO: A 12-year-old female realian that is said to hold something called the Y data inside of her. Her "daddy" is the infamous Yoachim Mizrahi. She is a 100-series observational realian prototype. (Realians will be explained later) She is short with semi long pink hair. She has two yellowish things in her hair and wears a Japanese school girls uniform.(If you've seen Cardcaptor Sakura it looks like her uniform) And, ironically enough, she was made to look like Dr. Joachim's late dead daughter, Sakura. MOMO is short for Multiple Observative Mimetic Organicus. She dreams of becoming human.
Ziggy/Ziggurat 8: Ziggurat 8 or "Ziggy" for short is a combat cyborg (Cyborg's will be explained later.) who was hired by the federation (explained later) to retrieve and rescue MOMO from the U-TIC(explained later) Org, in Pleroma.(** or you could Play the game to find out what Pleroma is.) He is 98 years old, but looks to be in his 30's. He has blue eyes and short slicked back blond hair. His upper half of his body, with the exception of his right arm, looks human. His right arm and bottom half is nothing but mechanical scrap metal. He has a blade that comes out of his right arm. He is portrayed as a stoic person, but cares deeply for MOMO. His dream is to be rid of his humanity and become a machine for reasons unknown.
chaos: his REAL age is unknown. He looks to be about 16 years old. His clothes are difficult to explain, so look up a pic. of him. He has silver hair and translucent blue eyes. Personally I think he's god or something. You'll just have to play the game and see if ya' agree with me.or read the story. He's calm, cool, collective, and has a caring personality. He believes KOS-MOS has a "real" her somewhere insider of her.(you do see a glimpse of the "real" her during one of the movies right after you escape the Cathedral Ship, which is some gnosis.)
KOS-MOS: Because She is so damned hard to explain about I'll just write what's in the mini manual about her and add my own snippets. A female armored android developed by the interstellar conglomerate, Vector Industries. She is comprised entirely of mechanical parts, but you'd never guess by her looks. "KOS-MOS" is not her personal name, but rather the name of the complete battle system designed to combat the Gnosis.(gnosis will be explained later.ok. If you see a ** symbol it means it will be explained later.) She looks 16 years old and has red eyes. She has LONG blue hair and a strange hat like thing in her hair. Once again look up a pic. If ya' wanna see her clothes too hard to explain. -_-
Mary: Jr. and Gaignun's assitant and secretary. She is usually on board the Durandal helping "Little master" Blond hair and looks about 16 years old.
Shelley: She is Mary's twin sister. The two can telepathically talk with one another and she is often seen with Mary on the Durandal helping "Little Master". She has long purple hair.
Wilhelm: he looks about 14 years old and is the owner of Vector. His roles in things are yet to be known.. He has whitish silverfish short hair in a strange hair-do.
Virgil/Ein Rugel: Okay, he's a bad guy AND a good guy.(-_-;;) So, I'll just classify him in the good guy section. Virgil was involved in the Miltian conflict like Shion. He was once a Lt. In the Federation's army, but was killed by KOS-MOS when Shion, Allen, and him were escaping the Woglinde. KOS-MOS shot him in the back because "He was in my way"(KOS-MOS said that) while Shion was about to get attacked by Gnosis. And now as Ein Rugel, he helps a guy named Albedo (**) escape from Shion and the others, but he also refers to chaos as "boss" later in the game.after he's killed. And not human cause he's seen standing on a ship in space in his black robes. He has A scar on the left part of his face and has short blond hair.(Much like Ziggy's hair do)
Helmer: He's the prime representative of the autonomous state in the federation, Second Miltia(**). He's often seen giving Gaignun help when needed. He's a bald African American and very respected.
Juli Mizrahi: yet another unsure if bad or good guy. She was Joachim's wife and MOMO's "mommy" though she doesn't seem to thrilled to be. She has semi long brown hair.
Nephillim: A little girl who knows a lot. She is short and had LONG blond hair, a golden cross necklace, and a simple white dress. She is literally glowing gold. She helps Shion and the others confront their pasts and get ready for the future..
Hammer: He's the navigator of the ship The Elsa. He looks a bit geeky, with his spiked sandy blnd haired and big glasses. He wears a peculiar outfit with a brown jacket and tan pants. I forgot what color his shirt is.-_-
Tony: The Elsa's pilot. He is a lady's man, to say the least, but his piloting skills are outmatched, or so he claims. (MOMO piloted better than him when they first meet.) He has blondish hair (If you've seen Tidus's hair from FFX, it looks a LOT like that.) I forgot what his clothes look like too. Just look up a pic.
Captain Matthews: the "proud" captain of the Elsa. He answers to no one except Gaignun, Jr., chaos, and sometimes Shion. He has a grouchy attitude and barely ever compliments anyone. (He says he hates Shion's cooking while he stuffs his face.) He always manages to keep Hammer and Tony inline, and will take you anywhere.if you pay him. He wears a red hat that says "Caution! I'm a boozer!" and has brown pants.I think. Just once again look at a pic.
ENEMIES/BAD GUYS WHATEVER YA' WANNA CALL EM'!
Albedo: Ah, Albedo. Did you know he was named Albedo because his hair's white? Weird huh? Anyways, he too, is a U.R.T.V. and surprise surprise he has a past with "Rubedo"(Jr.) And Gaignun. He went insane during the *Gasp* Miltian conflict. He has the power to steal ones consciousness. He calls MOMO "Ma' Belle Peche" Or my little peach and controls MOMO's sisters, the Kirshwassers. He is also Jr.'s "Dark half". So, I'm guessing he's 26..and he looks his age with short white hair and a weird white outfit with weird wings attached to it.(see pic for better detail)
Kirshwasser: They, yes THEY, are MOMO's sisters.(there's HUNDREDS of em'! and the ALL look the same!!) They were jealous of MOMO because their "Daddy" Joachim Mizrahi only payed attention to MOMO. They helped Albedo trick Jr. and kidnap MOMO.even though Albedo juts LOVES taking them apart! -_-;;
Margulis: the infamous ruler of the U-TIC org. He's old, ugly, and has a REALLY annoying voice. He and Albedo have made a temporary alliance, though he trusts no one. He is after The Zohars, Emulators (**) and the Y data as well, and if he plans on summoning U-DO(**) is unknown.
Joachim Mizrahi: even though he's DEAD throughout the game. I feel he should be mentioned. He's an old guy who became insane because he immersed himself in science. He is also the one who released the gnosis upon the world and is GREATLY hated for that. And of course, he is Kirshwasser's and MOMO's "daddy".
Pellegri: She is the second in command of the U-TIC. She has short blond hair and wears black.
U-DO: There isn't much about .it. But, basically it is an energy beam that has a life. It is greatly feared among the world and once again, was released during the Miltian conflict. Ironically enough, U-DO is referred to as IT.^_^ And, they say he will come back to life,soon. For he feeds on the consciousness of those who wish to seek him or who wish to free him.
OTHER CRAP YOU SHOULD KNOW
Realians: They are synthetic humans made by Joachim Mizrahi. They are the ONLY thing the mad scientist is thanked for. Hell, they even have their own rights now! There're many kinds of realians. For example, military realians(They fight the gnosis and fight in wars), civilian realians(they help people), and 100-series observational realians(made specifically to fight the gnosis.)
Gnosis: They first came 14 years ago during the Miltian conflict. Though, before the conflict they were seen, but rarely known of. They're made of Sodium Chlorine, or salt just plain salt. They are believed to have come from another dimension or something like that. They always come from outta' nowhere, and are transparent. People can't hurt em' when they're transparent. So, they use something called the "Hilbert Effect". It makes the gnosis physical, therefore, beatable. They seem to be hostile with humans only, and have a strange reaction with the Zohars, and something called the song of Nephillim.(**) When they grab a person, they usually turn white and explode into white chunks. Though, if person DOES survive and encounter with an gnosis, but was touched by one. They usually die a slow and painful death by turning INTO a gnosis. The only exception to that rule is Shion. I wonder why..
Cyborgs: Cyborgs are ex-humans. Made during something called the life Recycling act usually organ donors who died during that time. They were made by a company called Ziggurat Industries, and are no longer aloud to be made. So, Cyborgs are considered to be relics.
Kukai Foundation: The Kukai Foundation is a heavily armed foundation that is very well known for their businesses. They're close allies with Vector Corp. and 2nd Miltia. They were originally a secret Federation Government org. that was made to watch the U-TIC org. They still do, even though they are no longer with the Federation.
Federation: The main government of the universe. They rely heavily on Vector Corp., though they'd never admit. They have big ego's and as Jr. puts it "they don't get off they're lazy butts to help people with the gnosis!" Also, it is believed the Federation has U-Tic spies within..
Vector Corporation: A big business that specialize in weaponry and science. They make the A.G.W.S.(**) units and many other things people use. Like the U.M.N.(**).
U-TIC Org.: This organization was established by Joachim Mizrahi himself as a science org. Later, after his death, Margulis took over and made it into the evil org. it is today. They are hell bent on "Lighting Man kind's will to create. Rekindling their consciousness" Tch, he's one to talk. Also, U-TIC is responsible for the mysterious disappearance of the planet, Ariadne.
Song of Nephillim: Yet another invention of Dr. Mizrahi. This invention attracts the gnosis through a song that normal people can't hear. Tis a really pretty song, though. ^_^ It is disguised as a ship, and an invisible one at that.well until you blow up it's shields that is. The song also drives anyone who hears it, mad.
Proto Merkahba: Yet ANOTHER invention by Mr. Mizrahi. Busy old geezer, huh? Anyways, this invention was another ship. It was specially made for making MOMO. This is where all the data from the Miltian Conflict was stored in. Also, the fuel is made out of Gnosis. Whoa. Handy way of killing them, though.
Miltian Conflict: Now, half the story revolves around THIS! It happened 14 years ago on a planet called Miltia. Shion, lived there with her older brother, Jin, and her father and mother at the age of 10. Her parents were killed, but she and her brother survived. Jr., Gaignun, and Albedo were all friends back then. But, the U.R.T.V.'s succumbed to the power of the Song of Nephillim, driving them mad. Military realians went insane too, and killed millions of civilians with the U.R.T.V.'s. Jr. upon being afraid, broke off his link with the other U.R.T.V.'s and left them to fend for themselves. Albedo, did not succumb to the power of the song, instead, he succumbed to the power of U-DO and became insane. Something had happened to Gaignun on that day, but we aren't sure yet since it never showed or said much about it. ^_^;; To this day, Jr. is constantly haunted by his past, and is always afraid of the song, and U-DO. Also, it was the day "Joachim Mizrahi opened Pandora's box, and released the gnosis on man kind. Now, we are all paying for Mizrahi's ambitions.". So, it was the first time the gnosis had come to be, and because the song of Nephillim was playing, attacked Miltia.(Poor people). Also, it was the first time U-DO had awakened.(Now he's not awake, but he will be soon..or so they say)
U.R.T.V.: Though, I'm not sure WHO made them, they are walking, talking, and thinking biological weapons made to destroy U-DO. Rubedo(Jr.), Gaignun, and Albedo were three special cases. They were mutated more than the others and got special powers. Albedo has the power to heal himself(For example, when he ripped his arm off in front of MOMO then stepped on his arm, it instantly grew back. Same goes for when he ripped off his head off..and when Jr. blew up his head and upper left part of his body.). Now, because of coming in contact with U-DO he also has the power to steal ones consciousness. Gaignun has the power to telepathically talk with Jr. and to manipulate people through their heads. Like mind control!.kinda. and Jr/ Rubedo has the power to control time. Thus the reason he's 26, but only looks 12, because his body won't age. (Though he wouldn't mind looking his age.) Also, Jr. and Albedo(not sure bout Gaignun) have the power to surround their bodies with a powerful and DESTRUCTIVE Aura. How lovely. U.R.T.V.'s are very unknown, since they looked so much like realians and were assumed to be realians during the Miltian Conflict. Albedo, Gaignun, and Jr. are the only U.R.T.V.'s left. The only way to tell a realian from a U.R.T.V. is(Well look for Gaignun, Albedo, or Jr.) to look for the number they have on their..I think it's on their right hand.
U.M.N.: a big computer network that takes care of E-mails, and gate jumps!( Gatejumps are when you fly through hyperspace. Like the gateway to Hyperspcace.)
The Lost Jerusalem: This is a mysterious place marked throughout the universe. It is BELIEVED to be where Earth and the galaxy it's located in resides. For some reason, mankind can no longer go near it because they need something. (-_-;; I forgot what it was.) And no, people no longer reside on Earth.
Pleroma: An old abandoned asteroid where people used to go for religious freedom, or something like that. It's an old church inside a floating asteroid. The U-TIC found the asteroid, and made it their "secret" hideout. This is also where they held MOMO prisoner before Ziggy rescued her.
Zohars: Big mysterious gold cross like things. People have a tendency to disappear around them, and, in the case of the planet Ariadne, can make planets disappear if they get out of control...either that or it was an emulater that did that. There is only 1 Zohar, which is in Miltia.
Emulators: Emulators were made by Joachim Mizrahi. Surprise, surprise. They are copies of the original Zohar. There are 7 of them, and all of them are currently in the possession of the Kukai Foundation inside the Durandel. They look just like the Zohat, except they have different symbols in the middle of them.
Miltia: A planet much like Earth where people used to live before the Miltian Conflict. Now, the survivors of the Miltian Conflict, like Jin, were moved to 2nd Miltia.
2nd Miltia: Another planet much like Eath located in somethings called the Miltian Star System. It seems, the U-TIC wish to destroy this planet to get to Milita...
the Durandal: The Kukai's Foundation most heavily armed ship. It has a park, a hangar, a residential area, an isolationed area, a dock, and the bridge. Also, it turnes into a sky scraper when it docks in the Kukai Foundation. Very pretty. It's basically all red on the outside with these wing looking things rotating around the front of the ship.
The Elsa: This medium sized ship is where you do most of the traveling in. It's a light greenish area with some white on it. It has a bridge, a kitchen, two big rooms, a catapult, and a hangar. Nothing special. When you're not traveling on this ship, you're on traveling on the Durandal.
A/N; As you can see I'm very thorough.(kinda) And, if you're looking for pictures of the characters try looking in Zenosaga.com or Xenosaga.com, or you could just go to google images and try your luck. Or, you could just buy the game and look in the manual!!^_^ Anyways, I hope this answers all your questions!! Now go read the next chapter!! And please R&R!!(If you have a better description of the characters physical traits or the Lost Jerusalem.or anything really, please feel free to send it to me Via E-mail or Review. Thanks.)
