#Gear Technology

[gear-project]

I remember years ago that you speculated that the OutRage were all sentient elemental beings like youkai that Sol sealed into instroments(kinda like how Dante from Devil May Cry turns the souls of the Devils that he defeats into weapons). Do you still think that the theory is still credible with all of the new information since STRIVE came out?

Well, if you've been following my OutRage and GG Weapons tags, then you know there's a lot of pre-existing information and history on the Jinki as well as Youkai and War Relics.

For context though, I've written down the basic definition of an Instroment as a Magic-infused object.

In general, the Conclave (and even the P.W.A.B.) have been fearful of the OutRage ever since they recovered pieces of them, which is why few have ever seen the Jinki in action, since according to Sol many weapons and War Relics were kept in Harden Fortress, and even Asuka R. Kreutz is cautious when mentioning the OutRage or even the Saint Oratorio Lab Cannon.

But in case it wasn't obvious, two of the Jinki in particular have emitted some unique supernatural powers already.

Thundersealed Sword: ---Has been known to regenerate itself as well as emit powerful Time-seal Powers. ---When Ky performs "Rising Force" (his Instant Kill…) a Sylph-like being appears behind him (GGX sprite version)… it is very similar to Elves or Elvish beings with long ears in appearance and long hair. In the latter Xrd version, an Angelic being is superimposed on the background of Ky's attack.

Zessen Void Fans: ---Was used as a Barrier over the Japanese Dimensional Colony and early lore suggested it could only be activated by Japanese Bloodlines for their own protection. Aside from this, the fans have multiple forms and sizes when they shapeshift similar to Gears. ---When Anji performs ZETSU (his Instant Kill), a Wind Dragon appears underneath him which he rides atop until it hits his opponent.

Justice' Body Armor: ---While not entirely 'sentient' it transforms in accordance with her will, almost like a symbiote (in fact Eddie's Shadow Organism Body and Angra's Hair Curse are derived from lost Gear technology that can shapeshift in a similar manner). This property would later be inherited by most Valentines. ---While Dizzy does not bear Armor herself… the OutRage logo has appeared in her "Magic Crest" alongside her Gear Seal crest in early sprites of her design from GGX to GGXX. Dizzy also has uniquely shapeshifting abilities similar to this armor. Dizzy's clothing does transform as well to suit her needs.

Tyr: ---The young mysterious boy who fought alongside Kliff Undersn during the Crusades, while he doesn't have a clear-cut backstory… everything about him suggests he was transformed in to a Gear since fusing with the Dragon Fenrir. ---Aside from his dangerous powers which can transmute matter in to virtually anything, Tyr has been known to RESONATE with the existing OutRage Jinki… which suggests they were semi-aware or cautious of him. ---In his sealed state, he took the appearance of a Dragon Statue-like Deity which the Japanese people revered and respected… that is until Geena broke into the colony and woke him up with her Fire Magic… she lost her hand in the skirmish as a result!

Non-Jinki Weaponry of Note: ---While it is not a "Jinki" like the others, Nagoriyuki's sword appears to be possessed by a Gashadokuro "Hungry Skeleton Ghost" when he performs his Overdrive WASUREYUKI. Also the sword is known to "grow" in length in an almost symbiotic-like way to help Nagoriyuki feed when his Blood Lust increases. ---Ramlethal Valentine's RATTLE blades lift their seals to transform in to long Red Katanas during her ANIMO ESTINGI "Soul Extinguisher" Instant Kill, but aside from the swords… Ramlethal's CLOTHING is something akin to an ORGANIC MOUTH… in previous Xrd appearances, Ramlethal's Mouth-Coat could transform in to a chain-saw like blade during her throw attacks, but it can also shapeshift her entire body in to an energy BOMB. While the Coat had a more organic appearance in Xrd, it was somewhat altered in Strive, and has something similar to cybernetic teeth now, though the technology behind the coat is a bit of a mystery… suffice to say most of Ramlethal's and Elphelt's clothing was "formed" in the Backyard. I wouldn't be surprised if Elphelt's outfits were semi-organic as well. ---Flament Nagel is described as a "Magical Foci Beast" in some descriptions… though it's closer to a Youkai or "Treasured Heirloom" Tsukumogami (Similar to Roger, Bridget's Teddie Bear) that somehow became sentient… obviously he's been around since the Crusades and even fought Slayer… but he was stuck in an Armory for a number of years at Frasco until A.B.A. found him and started calling him Paracelsus after her creator. He prefers to be treated as the Blood Axe that he is… though how he came to be is still a mystery. ---Izuna's TRUE FORM is that of a Kanzashi… while it is NOT a weapon, it is a hair ornament, though even if that's the case, Izuna has his own "ornamental sword" which he can brandish in the name of justice if needed.

This all being said, it is no small feat to say that Sol Badguy's OutRage Mark 2 was responsible for killing a Demigod like I-No. It utilized the Firesealed Sword as its core, but in addition it utilized the Flashing Fang jinki (Senga) which Sol used to create the Junkyard Dog Mk. 3 during Xrd's events. The Firesealed Sword is already famous enough for being the weapon Sol used to defeat Justice (among many other Gears he has killed with it)... but well... a weapon that can surpass Infinity and Crush Zero speaks for itself...

Well, there's still plenty of mystery behind the Jinki...

The Dominator (Ekitoku "Increasing Fervor") suggests it is a weapon that gets stronger with every use... like the ultimate Amplifier (and Jinki are ALREADY known to amplify Magic as part of their basic nature).

The Baikal... code-named after the Deepest Freshwater Lake in the world... should also speak for itself... but it is called "Kojouhaku" (White on the Lake) in Japanese... suggesting it has control over Mist (not just Water)... we've known Johnny's Engetsu sword can generate powerful draws in the form of "Mist Finer", but his master Unchou apparently wields a spear that can strike even FASTER that this... while I cannot say for certain if the Baikal is related to Master Unchou Hirufumi, only time will tell if we learn more history about Johnny's past.

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[disease]

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[evelynpr]

Why the fuck are there roller skates, dubstep, stage lighting, an LED screen, and all kinds of modern technology in Xilonen's trailer??? I thought Fontaine had the most advanced technology next to Schneznaya and arguably Sumeru, and every instance of high-end technology we have seen leaned more towards machinations with gears, magic, alchemy, essentially fantasy styled sci-fi???

The disrespect towards Native American and African cultures is enough to piss me off already, but it even goes against Genshin's own consistency with its fantastical world design..and for what? Just so you can have this...pop and gamer aesthetic???

Just look at these two bubbly and optimistic characters for me okay

Yoimiya's design isn't the most respectful and accurate representation of a Japanese firework craftsman, but at least you can damn tell she is Japanese. The large ribbons, hair accessories, tassels, leg covering, tattoo design, shoe style, and fabric patterns all allude to this (I apologize for not knowing the exact terminologies for these, this needs further research).

Then there's Mualani who has...what? Please do correct me if I am wrong here, but her character must be inspired by the real Mualani, a Hawaiian Chiefess. Additionally, her tribe's specialty is in tourism and vacationing, which further leads into the idea that she and her tribe are based off of Hawaii despite the known issues regarding Hawaii and tourism (if there are any good sources that summarize the issue, please do lmk).

I am not too familiar with Hawaiian culture, but there really is nothing about her design that reads as Hawaiian, or even just traditional, to me. What about a 2 piece swimsuit with bows and tails, a bow + braids + ponytail hair style, combat gloves (?), and an entire neon shark, is Hawaiian???

The characters, their designs, and their trailers, are just so culturally disconnected from their real life counterpart that it's even disconnected to Genshin's own world building and design. How the fuck is the fashion trend in Natlan denim pants. I feel like the only parts of Natlan that feel like Genshin Impact and culturally inspired are the in-game music and landscapes (God bless Hoyo-mix and the world designers).

[chewbaccawithouthan]

Clones: *Can’t lie to cover up their own nonsense to save their lives*

Also Clones: *Can withstand all kinds of torture and not break*

Logic.

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[not-the-red-mist]

Sometimes I use my knowledge for good. Other times, I feel like I’m on the War Thunder forums and someone’s making a stupid argument about my country’s tanks.

Anyway, here’s a quick summary of the discussion:

An acquaintance of mine thinks Lobotomy EGO looks too fragile to be effective as equipment. They aren’t necessarily wrong; Lobotomy EGO is comparable to Workshop equipment. Sometimes a little on the weak end, sometimes a little OP (cough Paradise Lost cough). I tried to explain this to them and how in some cases Workshop technology outperforms EGO.

This unfortunately resulted in a completely different debate about why one would train their Virtues to use EGO without corroding when you could just train your body and buy augments and Workshop gear.

To summarize why you might want to use EGO for those aspiring Fixers who might be leaning one way or another, Lobotomy EGO comes with all the knowledge of how to use it baked into the equipment. So long as your mind can withstand the strain, you could pick up Gold Rush or Mimicry and be just as skilled with it as the Red Mist herself. You trade the potential from growth for an instantaneous access to the skills and knowledge necessary to wield your weapon effectively, meaning even a talentless hack could make for a good Fixer if they have the fortitude to wield EGO. And, as far as I’m aware, any knowledge you have accumulated outside of using the EGO is fair game too, so there’s really no drawback if you have the training.

Catch is though, Lobotomy EGO is rare, dangerous, and meant to arm swathes of peons, not high-level Fixers. If you’re sufficiently trained already, you might not learn anything new; Just have a really durable and high-power sword, or a gun that doesn’t need bullets. A convenience, but easily outperformed by things like Allas’s infamous speed-enhancing equipment, or YuRia’s absolutely lethal instruments, when in the hands of a trained professional.

Now, there are other forms of EGO that are, in contrast, maybe more useful to a Fixer than Lobotomy EGO. Take, for instance, the Red Mist’s body armor. Sleek, dark, imposing- A crystallization of her will, hard to break through and enhancing to her already peak performance. Something sustained and self-made has little risk of corroding oneself, although it can shave precious minutes off your life if you aren’t careful with how you use your EGO. You are, after all, bludgeoning people to death with what could be described as an emanation of your fighting spirit. Damage to your EGO may as well be damage to your soul.

There’s also those sort of “single use” EGO manifestations seen from Limbus Company and the EGO pages used by the Library. These seem to have drastically enhanced effects compared to standard Lobotomy EGO. But, they’re bursts; Super moves from a fighting game. Decisive use of this EGO could turn the tides for even a rookie Fixer, but it’s unreliable as a tradeoff. You won’t always have the resources necessary to deploy Fluid Sac, and you could even risk corroding, since the EGO tends to be less “extracted” from the Abnormality and more “borrowed” from it. Sort of like… Donning a mask of an Abnormality! Much more dangerous, with much more immediate short-term benefit.

In any case, I don’t think it’s really a good idea to say EGO is in general better or worse than Workshop equipment. It all has its ups and its downs. A lot of it will come down to the needs and preferences of the enduser. If you have the money to buy one, and are willing to take the risks associated, I don’t see why a Fixer shouldn’t at least experiment with Lobotomy EGO. But, if you think you’d prefer safer gear from a Tres-regulated Workshop, there’s always tons of good craftsmen out there waiting to sell to you. Think about what kind of work your Office usually does, and gear up accordingly. No need to rush to make any decisions.

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[tentacion3099]

The real tactical gear

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Imagine gear 5 Luffy facing Sanji's brothers. They aren't going to last a second.

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[soaplily119]

i wanna be a machine but i also want to be organic

i wish i was some weird techno organic hybrid

give me metal bones but let me regenerate

let me become stronger without needing to replace my parts

let my brain be connected to more storage while keeping my memories and brain stuff

let me perspire and breathe to lower my internal temperature and run at peak efficiency

allow me to replace my parts for different niches like eyes into the infrared spectrum

let me choose between getting energy from food or electricity

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