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<div><big>Characters of the ''BlazBlue'' and ''XBlaze'' universes. See [[:category:Characters|here]] for a list of all characters in alphabetical order.</big><br />
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==C-series==<br />
The original 2D fighting game series, stars [[Ragna the Bloodedge]]. <br />
===Playable===<br />
====''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''==== <br />
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-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Calamity Trigger Iron Tager Icon.png|imglink=Iron Tager|caption=[[Iron Tager]]}}<!--<br />
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-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Calamity Trigger Hakumen Icon.png|imglink=Hakumen|caption=[[Hakumen]]}}<!--<br />
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====''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]''====<br />
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====''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]''==== <br />
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-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Amane Nishiki Icon.png|imglink=Amane Nishiki|caption=[[Amane Nishiki]]}}<!--<br />
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-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Yuuki Terumi Icon.png|imglink=Yuuki Terumi|caption=[[Yuuki Terumi]]}}<!--<br />
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==== ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]''====<br />
{{Icon Grid|<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Central Fiction Hibiki Kohaku Icon.png|imglink=Hibiki Kohaku|caption=[[Hibiki Kohaku]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Central Fiction Naoto Kurogane Icon.png|imglink=Naoto Kurogane|caption=[[Naoto Kurogane]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Central Fiction Nine the Phantom Icon.png|imglink=Nine the Phantom|caption=[[Nine the Phantom]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Central Fiction Izanami Icon.png|imglink=Izanami|caption=[[Izanami]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Central Fiction Susanoo Icon.png|imglink=Susano'o|caption=[[Susano'o]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Central Fiction Es Icon.png|imglink=Es|caption=[[Es]]}}<!--<br />
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===Other Characters===<br />
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*[[Ada Clover]]<br />
*[[Edgar and Claire Vermillion]]<br />
*[[Ellen Nelson]]<br />
*[[Ex Machina: Minerva]]<br />
*[[Francis and Rosenne]]<br />
*[[Gii]] & [[Nago]]<br />
*[[Homura Amanohokosaka]]<br />
*[[Ignis Clover]]<br />
*[[Kaka Kittens]]<br />
*[[Lao Jiu]]<br />
*[[Linhua]]<br />
*[[Lotte Carmine]]<br />
*[[The Origin]]<br />
*[[Saya]]<br />
*[[Takamagahara System]]<br />
*[[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]]<br />
*[[Torakaka]]<br />
*[[Totokaka]]<br />
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==Manga==<br />
===''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]''===<br />
A manga set within the [[Military Academy]], Stars [[Mai Natsume]]. <br />
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-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Taro Sasaga'e Icon.png|imglink=Taro Sasaga'e|caption=[[Taro Sasaga'e]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Akane Teruhiko Icon.png|imglink=Akane Teruhiko|caption=[[Akane Teruhiko]]}}<!--<br />
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Estella McKenzie Icon.png|imglink=Estella McKenzie|caption=[[Estella McKenzie]]}}<!--<br />
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====Other Characters====<br />
*[[Elina]]<br />
*[[Guardian]]<br />
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===''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]''===<br />
A manga set after the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Stars [[Mai Natsume]].<br />
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====Other Characters====<br />
*[[Julian]]<br />
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==Novels==<br />
===Phase Series===<br />
A novel series that chronicles the [[Dark War]], stars [[Kazuma Kval]] and [[Celica A. Mercury]].<br />
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===''Bloodedge Experience''===<br />
A novel series that takes place in ''BlazBlue's'' universe, stars [[Naoto Kurogane]] and [[Raquel Alucard]].<br />
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====Other Characters====<br />
Characters without an official visual. <br />
*[[Kana Kirishima]]<br />
*[[Yuki Hayami]]<br />
*[[Tadayuki Isa]]<br />
*[[Shinnosuke Fukuda]]<br />
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===''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade|Spiral Shift]]''===<br />
A novel exploring the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], stars [[Jin Kisaragi]]. <br />
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==Spin-off Games==<br />
===''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]''===<br />
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*[[System No. XX]]<br />
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==XBlaze==<br />
A series set in the past of ''BlazBlue's'' universe, stars [[Touya Kagari]], [[Es]], and [[Nine the Phantom| "Me"]].<br />
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*[[Azure Shrine Maiden]]<br />
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The '''Novus Orbis Librarium''' (<ruby><rb>世</rb><rt>せ</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>界</rb><rt>かい</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>虚</rb><rt>こ</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>空</rb><rt>くう</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>情</rb><rt>じょう</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>報</rb><rt>ほう</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>統</rb><rt>とう</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>制</rb><rt>せい</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>機</rb><rt>き</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>構</rb><rt>こう</rt></ruby>), often abbreviated as the '''NOL''' (<ruby><rb>統</rb><rt>とう</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>制</rb><rt>せい</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>機</rb><rt>き</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>構</rb><rt>こう</rt></ruby>) or mockingly, the '''Library''' (<ruby><rb>図</rb><rt>と</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>書</rb><rt>しょ</rt></ruby><ruby><rb>館</rb><rt>かん</rt></ruby>), is an organisation that was formed after the [[Dark War]]. The NOL manages and regulates [[grimoire|grimoires]], has control over all [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] and essentially polices the world. It was created by [[Yuuki Terumi]].<br />
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The NOL's current Imperator Librarius is [[Homura Amanohokosaka]].<br />
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==Information==<br />
In the aftermath of Dark War, the NOL was formerly known as the '''Orbis Librarius Norma''' (<ruby><rb>虚空情報管理機関</rb><rt>こくうじょうほうかんりきかん</rt></ruby>). It was created to regulate the various grimoires, [[Ars Magus]], [[Ars Armagus]], and [[Nox Nyctores]] which were created during the era. It merged with the [[Magic Guild]], with the leading houses of the [[0th Magical City of Ishana]] becoming the [[Duodecim]]. Over time, one part of the organisation split off and became [[Sector Seven]]. A lot of grimoires were created at this time by the NOL. The NOL began to rebuild the world, and created the [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that populate the Earth's mountaintops - on top of every city is the Librarium's branch, and at the bottom of the branch lies a [[cauldron]]. The entirety of the [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune]] is the NOL's Military Academy, and is used to educate those who wish to join their ranks.<br />
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Not only does the NOL regulate Ars Magus grimoire, but they also manage the storage and creation of it, creating a monopoly on the devices. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Teach Me More, Miss Litchi! Tip 1: Calamity Trigger Review''</ref>Generally speaking, the NOL manages information that concerns the [[Boundary]], but they also act as a world-police force, apprehending criminals and issuing bounties for [[Vigilante|vigilantes]]. Because of their regulations over grimoires, civilians began to resent the NOL as they stand between them and the access of Ars Magus. Despite this, the NOL exists to safeguard the tremendous power that the grimoires hold, preventing the misuse of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Teach Me Miss Litchi! - Episode 4, Slacker 0, Good Guy 1"</ref><br />
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Nearly all of the NOL's orders are issued from its headquarters in the [[First Hierarchical City of Ookoto]]. These orders go to the various branches in the Hierarchical Cities, while specific commands are issued within a branch itself. In very rare instances, the Imperator may declare an '''{{h|Imperial Decree}}''' which is a command personally issued and signed by the Imperator.<br />
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==History==<br />
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==Ranks==<br />
*'''Imperator Librarius'''<br />
*'''Invictus''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Episode 3 - Touch bases with the secrets of the En OL!''</ref> / '''Field Marshal''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Teach Me More, Miss Litchi! Tip 2: Continuum Shift Review''</ref><br />
*'''General class''' <ref>This order is reversed in ''Teach Me, Miss Litchi!''.</ref><br />
**'''General'''<br />
**'''Lieutenant General'''<br />
**'''Major General'''<br />
**'''Brigadier General'''<br />
*'''Field Officer class''' - any officer in this class is given control of a division.<br />
**'''Colonel'''<br />
**'''Lieutenant Colonel'''<br />
**'''Major'''<br />
*'''Company Officer class'''<br />
**'''Captain'''<br />
**'''First Lieutenant'''<br />
**'''Lieutenant'''<br />
**'''Warrant Officer''' <ref>Noel specifically says this class does not exist in ''Teach Me, Miss Litchi!'' but it is listed in ''Teach Me More, Miss Litchi!''.</ref><br />
*'''Lower classes'''<br />
**'''Master Sergeant''' <ref>This class is in the Company Officer class in ''Teach Me, Miss Litchi!'', but in the lower classes in ''Teach Me More, Miss Litchi!''</ref><br />
**'''Sergeant''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Teach Me More, Miss Litchi! Tip 2: Continuum Shift Review'' </ref> / '''Sergeant First Class'''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Ep.3 - Touch Bases with the secrets of the En OL!''</ref><br />
**'''Staff Sergeant''' <ref>Only mentioned in ''Teach Me, Miss Litchi!''.</ref><br />
**'''Corporal'''<br />
**'''Lance Corporal'''<br />
**'''Private First Class'''<br />
**'''Private E-2'''<br />
**'''Private E-1'''<br />
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Despite not being listed in the main ranks, '''Military Lord''' and '''Commander-in-chief''' are ranks awarded to exceptional members within the military.<br />
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==Military==<br />
===Branches===<br />
*'''Ars Magus Units''' - ground forces, also known as '''Ars Magi'''. All soldiers in this branch employ Ars Magus and Ars Armagus. All Ars Magi under this branch are dressed in a ''Shimmering Blue Flame'' / ''Jolting Sapphire'' blue color scheme.<br />
**'''Martial''' / '''Melee Infantry''' - uses Ars magus to enhance hand-to-hand combat skills. They wear armor that has been enhanced with a special protective Ars.<br />
**'''Heavy''' / '''Armagus Infantry''' - uses combat Armagus for all-around enhancement and specialize in close-range Armagus.<br />
**'''Special Infantry''' - long range soldiers. Full name is the '''Novus Orbis Librarium Special Infantry''', or '''NOLSI''' for short.<br />
*'''Air Corps''' - uses Ars magus-powered vessels, and aircrafts called Shebalves, of which few are in supply. The air force's numbers are much less compared to the ground forces. They guard the arrival and departure facilities used by civilians in Hierarchical Cities, such as the ones at the [[Lakeside Port]] or [[Kagutsuchi Port]]. Forces under this branch are dressed in a ''Triumphant Return of the Kingfisher'' green color scheme, which is supposedly a metaphor.<br />
*'''Intelligence Department''' - specializes in gathering information. NOL spies are usually found in this branch. Forces under this branch are dressed in a ''Corrosive Jet Black'' black color scheme.<br />
*'''Wings of Justice''' - administers punishment for those who commit crimes against the NOL, both internally and externally. Officially, this branch does not exist, and all members are known as Judges. The standards on which they judge offenders are based on prerequisites set by the Imperator itself. Is both a branch and a division. Forces under this branch are dressed in an ''Incorruptible Pure White'' white color scheme. Formerly led by [[Meifang Lapislazuli]].<br />
*'''Imperial Palace Guards''' - little information. Led by [[Kagura Mutsuki]].<br />
*'''Engineering Department''' - little information. Formerly led by [[Relius Clover]].<br />
*'''Relief Corps''' - little information.<br />
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===Divisions===<br />
Officially, these squadrons are called the '''Ars Magus Legion of the Novus Orbis Librarium''', but few people address it by its full name. Squadrons and divisions are usually numbered but may be given actual names.<br />
*'''Zero Squadron: Wings of Justice''' - Both a branch and a division. Formerly led by Meifang Lapislazuli.<br />
*'''Third Thaumaturgist Squadron''' - [[Ellen Nelson|Ellen Nelson's]] unit. Is part of the Ars Magi branch.<br />
*'''Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron''' - [[Jin Kisaragi|Jin Kisaragi's]] unit. Included [[Noel Vermillion]] as his personal assistant. In timeloops without Noel, Tsubaki took her place. Is part of the Ars Magi branch.<br />
*'''Ninth Thaumaturgist Squadron''' - [[Grimwood Huster|Grimwood Huster's]] unit, also known as the '''Hound Unit'''. It was mainly deployed to weaken opponents on the frontlines of battlegrounds so more squadrons could later come and claim the glory for themselves. Seemingly wiped out during the Ikaruga Civil War. Jin, [[Karenjina Parsett]], [[Hazama|Honoka]], and Owl also belonged to this unit. Is part of the Ars Magi branch.<br />
*'''Praetorian Guard''' - a unit that can be assembled at any time by the Imperator. It consists of the NOL's strongest soldiers, regardless of their rank. The Guard consists of members from any branch or squadron. Most consider the position a form of rank itself. Kagura is the commander of an assembled squadron.<br />
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==Members==<br />
===Current===<br />
*[[Homura Amanohokosaka]] - Imperator Librarius.<br />
*[[Kagura Mutsuki]] - Colonel, commander of the Praetorian Guards and head of the Imperial Palace Guards. <br />
*[[Jin Kisaragi]] - Major of the Fourth Squadron. Praetorian Guard.<br />
*[[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - former Major of the Zero Squadron. Currently in the Ars Magi branch.<br />
*[[Hibiki Kohaku]] - Captain. Kagura's personal assistant and member of the Ars Magi.<br />
*[[Makoto Nanaya]] - former Second Lieutenant of the Intelligence Department. Currently in the Ars Magi branch.<br />
*[[Houichirou Hazuki]] - former Commander-in-chief, current Military Lord.<br />
*[[Estella McKenzie]] - professor at the Military Academy.<br />
*[[Akane Teruhiko]] - member of the Ars Magi.<br />
*[[Ellen Nelson]] - Sergeant Major for the Third Squadron.<br />
*Tsubaki's father - unknown position.<br />
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===Former===<br />
*[[Yuuki Terumi]] - founder; deceased.<br />
*[[Izanami]] - former Imperator Librarius; abdicated.<br />
*[[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] - former Imperator Librarius; overthrown, deceased.<br />
*[[Nine the Phantom]] - unknown position; deceased.<br />
*[[Relius Clover]] - former Colonel of the Engineering Department; unknown.<br />
*[[Hazama]] - former Captain of the Intelligence Department and corporal in the Ninth Squadron; travelled to a different world.<br />
*[[Noel Vermillion]] - former Lieutenant of the Fourth Squadron and Praetorian Guard; resigned to live as a nun.<br />
*[[Grimwood Huster]] - former Captain of the Ninth Squadron; deceased.<br />
*[[Karenjina Parsett]] - former Corporal of the Ninth Squadron; unknown.<br />
*[[Meifang Lapislazuli]] - former Colonel of the Wings of Justice; deceased<br />
*[[Litchi Faye-Ling]] - unknown position, Relius' personal assistant; resigned.<br />
*[[Cypher Albar]] - former professor at the Military Academy; presumed deceased.<br />
*[[Taro Sasaga'e]] - unknown position.<br />
*[[Elina]] - unknown position; deceased.<br />
*Owl - former soldier in the Ninth Squadron; deceased.<br />
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==Uniform==<br />
The standard male NOL uniform has a white inner jacket which is made of thick cloth, like that of a kimono. There are black parts around the torso of this jacket made of leather. Over this, most soldiers wear a tabard that is also made of the same cloth as the inner jacket, while the yellow colored borders are made of leather. Connected to this tabard are shoulder clothes, again made with thick cloth. The uniform has trousers, although this is optional if the soldier is wearing something like a full-body bodysuit underneath the uniform. There are also white leather gloves that reach up the forearm and leather boots with a silver lining. Variations of this uniform include red ties, which can either be clip-on or genuine.<br />
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The standard female NOL uniform has a backless and sleeveless tabard. The chest area is made of rubber, as is a band around the waist to make the uniform fit tight. The white parts on the back and front are made of a thick cloth material while the colored sides are made of leather. There are sleeves held onto the arms by metal cuffs, and white gloves made of cloth are also required. Tights are optional, and are made of black leather and soft rubber. A beret made of a finished material is also optional, and it has a thick silver band across it. Finally, the uniform's shoes are made of leather with silver linings. Unlike the male uniform, the red tie seem to not be optional, but can be clipped on.<br />
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The female uniform also has an optional coat as opposed to the tabard that male uniforms wear over their inner jacket. This coat is thick and covers the entire top half of the uniform. On it is golden embroidery, two sleeves, black belts and a hood. <br />
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NOL uniform largely differs between owners, as most of them are usually customized for their owner's comfort or practical usage. One example of this is Grimmwood's sleeveless shirt, the thermal suit Jin wears under his uniform, and the [[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]] which Tsubaki is permitted to wear on duty despite it not being part of the organization's dress code. The color of the uniform depends on the branch of which the soldier belongs to - there is the ''Shimmering Blue Flame'' for the Ars Magi; the ''Triumphant Return of the Kingfisher'' green for the Air Corps; the ''Corrosive Jet Black'' for the Intelligence Department; and the ''Incorruptible Pure White'' for the Wings of Justice. Ars Magi have elastic red metal tails on their sleeve cuffs, the Intelligence Department have small golden ornaments on theirs, and the Wings of Justice have white feathers instead.<br />
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==Official Descriptions==<br />
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===<br />
;Novus Orbis Librarium<br />
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''Also known as the ‘Librarium' or ‘NOL' for short. The organization that controls the present world. Jin and Noel used to be among its members.''<br />
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''They are also simply called the ‘Library' due to the large number of Grimoires they possess. Their rule is mainly based around controlling Ars Magus, administering the Hierarchical Cities, and training the Praetorian Guard.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #013''</ref><br />
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;Wings of Justice<br />
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''Another name for the Zero Squadron which Tsubaki belongs to. Its official name is 'Zero Squadron: Wings of Justice.' '' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #021''</ref><br />
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;NOL Headquarters<br />
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''The decision-making body of the Librarium. It is located in the 1st Hierarchical City, ‘Ookoto.' It issues orders to the various branches of the Librarium.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #023''</ref><br />
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'''Zero Squadron: Wings of Justice'''<br />
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''A military unit Tsubaki belongs to, consisting of Imperial Guards, as well as Praetorian Guards who are Imperial Guard candidates. Their uniform theme is an 'incorruptible pure white'.<br />
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''All members wear the same cloaks and masks, making it impossible to distinguish features such as gender or facial expressions at a glance, and they are widely feared as a result. Their main task is to eliminate rebels and traitors of the Librarium, thus they are begrudgingly called the 'Librarium's garbage disposal squad' by some.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #024''</ref><br />
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;Third Squadron<br />
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''One of the military groups under the Librarium. An Armagus Unit. Warrant Officer Ellen Nelson is one of its members.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #025''</ref><br />
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;Fourth Squadron<br />
''One of the military groups under the Librarium. An Armagus Unit. Jin and Noel are among its members. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #026''</ref><br />
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;Armagus Unit<br />
''One of the military groups under the Librarium. Their uniform theme color is a 'shimmering blue flame.' ''<br />
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''Most blue uniformed Praetorian Guards belong to this group. Their main task is combat, making use of Ars Magus'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #027''</ref><br />
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;Intelligence Department<br />
''One of the military groups under the Librarium. Their uniform theme color is a 'corrosive jet black.' ''<br />
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''Hazama and Makoto are among its members. They mainly perform tasks relating to information, such as gathering intelligence data.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #028''</ref><br />
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;Imperial Guard<br />
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''A military unit consisting of specially selected soldiers from various other divisions. The name Imperial Guard is closer to a class or social title. They normally serve under other military divisions, and only assemble when specifically ordered by the Imperator under special circumstances.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #029''</ref><br />
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;Airforce<br />
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''One of the military groups under the Librarium. Their uniform theme color is a 'triumphant jade kingfisher.'<br />
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''They mainly operate Ars Magus Vessels and smaller flight equipment called Shebalves, and specialize in combat from the skies.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #030''</ref><br />
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;Garbage Disposal Squad<br />
''A nickname for the 'Wings of Justice'. Since their main task is to eliminate rebels and traitors of the Librarium, they are often begrudgingly called this by other units.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #031''</ref><br />
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;Library<br />
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''A sarcastic nickname for the Novus Orbis Librarium. This name stems from the fact that they possess many Grimoires.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #032''</ref><br />
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;Orbis Librarius Norma<br />
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''An organization established at the end of the Dark War to manage the ‘Grimoires.' It changed its name to the ‘Novis Orbis Librarium' soon thereafter.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Organization #036''</ref><br />
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;Police Station (Librarium)<br />
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''A place where Librarium personnel are stationed, existing on every level. They secure and hold criminals.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Location #039''</ref><br />
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;Imperial Decree<br />
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''Commands sent directly from the Imperator. The Librarium operates through the will of the Imperator, and all members must obey her orders.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Item #019''</ref><br />
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;Ranks<br />
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''The ranks of the Librarium, from highest to lowest, are:''<br />
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''Invictus.''<br />
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''General class: General, Lieutenant General, Major General, Brigadier General.''<br />
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''Field Officer class: Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major.''<br />
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''Company Officer class: Captain, First Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Warrant Officer. Master Sergeant, Sergeant, Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private First Class, Private E-2, Private E-1.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Erroneously, Library Mode lists the Praetorian Guard as "Imperial Guards", while "Praetorian Guard" is used to describe the average NOL officer. <br />
==References==<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"Please, show me... your justice!"<ref>''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/characters/izayoi/ Izayoi]''</ref>}}<br />
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| birthday =March 14<br />
| species =Human<br />
| voice =[[Wikipedia:Asami_Imai|Asami Imai]] (Japanese) <br/>[[Wikipedia:Julie_Ann_Taylor|Julie Ann Taylor]] (English)<br />
| blood =A<br />
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| like =Historical Dramas<br />
| dislike =War<br />
| hobby =Painting, Singing<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Yayoi|Yayoi family]]<br />
| Music =[[Justice Sword]], [[Justice Sword|recta ratio]] <br/> [[in JUSTICE]]<br />
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'''Izayoi''' (イザヨイ) is the alternate form of '''[[Tsubaki Yayoi]]''', an alias she adopts whenever she uses the [[Zero-Type Izayoi]]. <br />
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Izayoi first appeared and was made playable in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Izayoi is a fair-skinned woman of average size with red eyes and long red hair up in a high ponytail. Her hair is parted to the left and the hair that falls to the front of her shoulders is in two special hair ornaments in a similar fashion to Tsubaki.<br />
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Izayoi's outfit consists of a dark purple skin-tight bodysuit, a short white dress-like garment, and detatched white sleeves. She has golden armor on her neck, chest, lower arms, and hips. She is also wearing white thigh-high boots with gold armor at the feet and a gold hair accessory tying back her hair.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
{{#lsth:Tsubaki Yayoi|Personality}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Thanks to her bloodline and years of training in martial arts, Tsubaki is a fierce combatant. She has a high [[Ars Magus]] aptitude that allows her to effectively utilise the [[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]], a weapon passed down the Yayoi household. When using Izayoi, Tsubaki is able to fight against most opponents on an even keel, and frequently switches between its whip and sword form for its blade. Izayoi is able to effectively blind [[Observer|Observers]] from using [[Phenomenon Intervention]], and Tsubaki can even cast a [[Zanki Barrier]] to further fight against that class of opponent.<br />
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Tsubaki is the only known person able to use the [[Zero-Type Izayoi]], giving her access to the [[Immortal Breaker (Ability)|Immortal Breaker]]. With this, she can kill beings like [[Rachel Alucard]] and force her opponents to recognise their own death. There is a drawback in that it cannot kill those with the [[Power of Order]] or individuals with unique circumstances like [[Izanami]], who is a [[Drive]].<Ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act II''</ref> Regardless of Izayoi, Tsubaki is a skilled negotiator and quick-thinker who is constantly aware of her surroundings, having realised that the [[Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge]] was a trap to ensnare her from the second she was invited serves as one example.<br />
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Unfortunately, Tsubaki is not as powerful as Jin or Noel, who wield [[Nox Nyctores]] class weapons. She will lose to either in a straight fight, and is forced to rely on the Zero-Type in order to effectively best the strongest opponents, but even then this may not be enough. She was previously easy to manipulate thanks to her hidden feelings and tendency to confine her emotions for the sake of others, but Tsubaki has overcome this with time and the help of her friends. She already fallen prey once to Izayoi's nature to blind its user; however, Tsubaki's eyesight was restored thanks to the Imperator's power. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Setting Material Collection'', Timeline, Page 253''</ref> In addition to this, she also once over-relied on her weapon to the point of dying in one [[Continuum Shift]].<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Tsubaki Yayoi - ARCH ENEMY, Bad Ending''</ref> Despite the drawbacks of using the Izayoi, it is implied that having a strong mind and will while wielding the Izayoi can help counteract the deadly side-effects, which Tsubaki was able to achieve after she awakened the Zero-Type Izayoi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act III''</ref><br />
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As a result of Jin's power weakening, Izayoi is shown to have inhereted the Power of Order from him.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act II''</ref> Either the Power of Order or Izayoi itself allows for Tsubaki to have heightened intuition;<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Amane Nishiki, Act III''</ref> she is able to sense certain presences such as [[Amane Nishiki]] being an [[Onlooker]] and also Hazama being free of the presence of Yuuki Terumi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act III''</ref><br />
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==Creation & Development==<br />
Izayoi was first teased during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vMcUm1fda8 ''Chrono Phantasma'' arcade opening movie] on October 17, 2012. In the 29th November issue of [[wikipedia:Famitsu|''Weekly Famitsu'']], she was officially announced as a playable character for ''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma'' on November 15, 2012<ref>https://www.famitsu.com/news/201211/15024349.html</ref>, and would later be added to arcades on December 12, 2012.<br />
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Izayoi's design was a collaboration between [[:category:Kato, Yuuki|Yuuki Kato]] and [[:category:Mori, Toshimichi|Toshimichi Mori]], with Kato handling the inner design and Mori designing the armor. Mori initially wanted Izayoi's waist unit to have wiring attached due to the Izayoi's nature as a prototype, but the idea was scrapped due to movement limitations.<ref>http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/164/1164108/</ref><br />
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Much like the majority of emblems, Izayoi's was designed by [[:category:Higuchi, Konomi| Konomi Higuchi]]. [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Izayoi Crest.png|160px|thumb|center|Izayoi's emblem]] <blockquote>''Tsubaki's emblem includes feather designs, but in Izayoi's emblem the entire wing becomes the motif. The weapon in the middle is a huge sword, and the emblem's overall form also mirrors Izayoi's silhouette.''<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantamsa Material Collection, Characters - Izayoi, Emblem Description, Page 39''</ref></blockquote><br />
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===Creator's Comment===<br />
<blockquote>'''Kato:''' ''When I first drew her design I thought, "Something seems off." With that feeling of unease I slept on the idea and redrew her character many times. At first her design had more of a Japanese feeling to it, but it clashed with her story too much and was thrown out. Mori-san and I ended up discussing the design and throwing ideas back and forth until pieces would stick. Among all of the characters, she took the most time.''<br />
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'''Mori:''' ''Kato-san's design had her holding a Japanese blade, but after much deliberation we settled onto the weapon as you see it now. If you're curious as to why she wasn't given a Japanese sword... that's a secret (haha).'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Material Collection, Characters - Izayoi, Creator's Comment, Page 40''</ref></blockquote><br />
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===Early Designs===<br />
<blockquote>''From a Japanese style to simple costumes with minimal armor, Izayoi's design experimented with various possibilities. However, the hair ornaments imitating wings is a detail that stuck during revisions.''<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Material Collection, Izayoi Early Designs, Page 49''</ref></blockquote><br />
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==Official Profiles==<br />
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===<br />
''Severing the spell that bound her to the Imperator's will and awakening the "Zero Type Izayoi," Tsubaki uses the power of the Murakumo Unit Prototype to follow her own justice and convict all sins. Although she escaped the darkness of the past during which she could only avert her eyes, her sword trembles. In the future lies a "true light" to be obtained.<ref name="bbcp-izayoi-jp"/>''<br />
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===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===<br />
;Story<br />
''Tsubaki, who awakened the power of the "Zero Type Izayoi (Sixteenth Night)." Following her own justice, she convicts all sins. In order to bring the "World's Evil" Ragna the Bloodedge to justice by her own hands, she searches Kagutsuchi.<ref name="bbcf-izayoi-story-jp"/><br />
;Personality<br />
''Steadfast and an organizer of people, she is beloved because she never fails to consider those around her. However, she can be too serious and has a tendency towards stubbornness, so there are times when she's unable to adapt.<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki"/><ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki-eu"/>''<br />
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===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===<br />
;Izayoi<br />
''The Zero-Type Izayoi is the true form of the Sealed Armament Izayoi, as awakened by the Imperator. It represents Tsubaki's transformation.<br />
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''She exists to serve the Imperator's form of justice, fighting anyone who stands in her way.<br />
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''Nevertheless, when confronted by Noel, Makoto, and Jin, Tsubaki is able to break free of the Imperator's curse by waking up to her own forgotten feelings.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #021''</ref><br />
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===''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' Official Site Profile===<br />
''Having severed the spell that bound her to the Imperator's will while awakening the "Zero Type Izayoi," this is Tsubaki Yayoi's truest form. Following her own justice, she convicts all manner of sins.''<br />
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''With intimidation provided by the projectile {{h|Sonic Saber}} and midair movement provided by {{h|Mirage Thruster}}, take control of the pace of the match. When the time comes for close-quarters combat, fluster the opponent with {{h|Overdash}} (ホバーダッシュ)!<ref name="bbtag-izayoi-jp"/>''<br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Izayoi as a playable card.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Izayoi appear as a super awakening for [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html Tsubaki Yayoi].<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Izayoi's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=1m45s outfit, hairstyle, voice (only female avatar)] and [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=2m20s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Hoshiribe'' features Izayoi as a [http://www.4gamer.net/games/291/G029113/20170209089/ playable character].<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Izayoi's alternate palette references include the following: <br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 01.png|240px]]}} Testament (''Guilty Gear'' series)<br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 02.png|240px]]}} Altria Pendragon (''Fate'' series)<br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 03.png|240px]]}} [[Jin Kisaragi]] <br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 04.png|240px]]}} Metis (''Persona'' series)<br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 05.png|240px]]}} [[Kuon Glamred Stroheim]]<br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 06.png|240px]]}} Millia Rage (''Guilty Gear'' series)<br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 07.png|240px]]}} [[Weiss Schnee]] (''RWBY'' series)<br />
**{{tt|?|[[File:BlazBlue Izayoi Sprite Reference 08.png|240px]]}} [[Rachel Alucard]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Sealed Spear: Izayoi]]<br />
*[[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]]<br />
*[[Zero-Type Izayoi]]<br />
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==References==<br />
<references><br />
<ref name="bbcp-izayoi-jp">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_izayoi.html Izayoi]</ref><br />
<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Character - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/tsubaki.php Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref><br />
<ref name="bbcf-izayoi-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Izayoi]''</ref><br />
<ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Character - [http://blazblueuniverse.com/tsubaki Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref><br />
<ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki-eu">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), Character - [http://www.blazblue.jp/eu/chara_tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref><br />
<ref name="bbtag-izayoi-jp">''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, [http://www.blazblue.jp/tag/character/bb14.php Izayoi]</ref><br />
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--><tab name="NOL Uniform">[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 01.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division. His uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic secured at the waist with three black belts, and underneath everything a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves. He wears a pair of thick, long, white gloves folded over just below his elbows. Detached, long blue strips of cloth are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders. They end in black triangles with a single gold stripe on the outside, while the inside remains completely blue. These sleeves reach down to his knees and also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots, which bear gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots, and silver metal toes.</tab><!--<br />
--><tab name="Military Academy">[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 05.jpg|thumb|left|Military Academy Uniform|150px]]During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes, and grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons. </tab><!--<br />
--><tab name="Spiral Shift">When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his NOL uniform, donning a sleeveless blue coat with red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform by a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and boots trimmed in blue and gold. </tab><!--<br />
--><tab name="Child">When he was young and still lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a pale blue jacket, a black shirt, light brown trousers, and dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts. </tab><!--<br />
--><tab name="Teen"> In his teenage years after he was adopted by the Kisaragis, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals. </tab><!--<br />
--><tab name="NOL Formal Wear">[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 04.jpg|thumb|left|NOL formal wear|150px]] For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit with black cuffs, gold trimmings, and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers, and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue. </tab><!--<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 01.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]Jin is a slim, yet muscular, young man with fair skin, short, blond hair and green eyes.<br />
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He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves that turns black at the end of the outer part with gold trimmings, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 05.jpg|thumb|left|Military Academy Uniform|150px]]During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his current outfit, which consists of sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform with a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and blue and gold trimmed boots.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a pale blue jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 04.jpg|thumb|left|NOL formal wear|150px]]For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''{{h|Frost Bite}}'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Jin ranked 5th in the popularity poll held for BlazBlue's 10th anniversary.<ref>http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/contest/characters/</ref> <br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I c n smell dense Azure! It's close... Cl se close c ose! Hihihihihi! I l obtain it! The origin f Azure!"<ref>''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/characters/arakune Arakune]''</ref>}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Arakune}}<br />
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| blood =Unknown<br />
| height =20 - 200cm<br />
| weight =5 - 1000kg<br />
| hair =<br />
| eye =<br />
| drive =Crimson<br />
| birthplace =[[Sector Seven]] headquarters<br />
| like =Knowledge<br />
| dislike =Ignorance<br />
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'''Arakune''' (アラクネ) is a monster that roamed the [[Area.28|sewers]] of the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. It was created when [[Lotte Carmine]] fell into the [[Boundary]], and is chased around the world by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]].<br />
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Arakune is one of the original twelve playable characters that debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Arakune is a monster made of liquid seithr. Its most distinct feature is a simple, white mask with a crude face where its head would be. Inside its body are poisonous insects and multiple, bone-like appendages which it can use to move about or attack its victims with. Because of its liquid nature, it can add extra body parts, such as eyes or mouths around its body and reshape itself into a limitless number of forms; some of these forms it has taken include a flower, a moth and a giant sphere.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Both its philosophy and its values differ greatly from that of humans, obscuring the meaning behind its actions. However, it is clear that through all of its actions, it seeks to gather knowledge.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Version Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/arakune.php Arakune]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/arakune Arakune]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Arakune===<br />
''A scientist who once worked at Sector Seven.<br />
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''In his attempt to surpass his mentor Kokonoe, he profusely chased the ‘truths’ of the world, but came too close to the Boundary. As a result, he lost his human form and memories, turning into a creature obsessed with seeking the ‘Azure.’ His body is linked directly to the Boundary, and is comprised of a near-infinite amount of bugs. ‘Arakune’ is how he is commonly known - especially on wanted posters. <br />
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''Its sense of values is no longer close to what it was while human. Its words often sound like gibberish, but what is understood is its purpose to seek even greater knowledge. Furthermore, maintaining its physical state is extremely difficult, which is why it consumes humans and members of the Kaka Clan to survive.<br />
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''There have been recorded responses to the names Litchi and Kokonoe, but clearly its memory is shattered.<br />
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''That became even more evident when prolonged exposure to Litchi cornered it into a state of complete mental agitation. That is, until Relius Clover rescued the creature and took it under his control. Now, Arakune continues to seek the Azure, confined by the strings attached to Relius’s hands.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #008''</ref><br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the enemy to the entire world... The Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge."}}<br />
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| name =Ragna the Bloodedge<br />
| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tomokazu Sugita|Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Rina Satō|Rina Satō]] (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:Patrick Seitz|Patrick Seitz]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Caitlin Glass|Caitlin Glass]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =B<br />
| height =185 cm<br />
| weight =78kg<br />
| hair =White<br />
| eye =Green (left eye), red (right eye)<br />
| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with fair skin, spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring and on his chest and he has a black, half-sun-shaped symbol with the inscription -No.5- above it tattooed on his chest. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription. Towards the end of his life in the BlazBlue world, due to overusing the Azure Grimoire, the right side of his body had become corrupted, leaving even half his face covered in black with bright red veins.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple silver plates fastened on the arms and sides. Attached to the lapels of his jacket are two black straps with silver buckles that wrap under his arms and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, long-sleeved black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously suppress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white straps; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Device|Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Jin Kisaragi}}<br />
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| nameEn =Jin Kisaragi<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a slim, yet muscular, young man with fair skin, short, blond hair and green eyes.<br />
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He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves that turns black at the end of the outer part with gold trimmings, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his current outfit, which consists of sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform with a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and blue and gold trimmed boots.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''{{h|Frost Bite}}'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Jin ranked 5th in the popularity poll held for BlazBlue's 10th anniversary.<ref>http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/contest/characters/</ref> <br />
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[[Category:Alternative Dark War Characters]]</div>Wisedrowhttps://blazblue.wiki/index.php?title=Carl_Clover&diff=20286Carl Clover2018-03-26T14:40:04Z<p>Wisedrow: changed skin tone.</p>
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<div>{{Quote|"All that matters to me in this world is... ...To get back Sis. I have no intention in participating in your argument of good versus evil."}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Carl Clover}}<br />
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| nameJp =カルル=クローバー<br />
| nameEn =Carl Clover<br />
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| name =Carl Clover<br />
| birthday =May 5<br />
| species =Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Miyuki Sawashiro|Miyuki Sawashiro]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Michelle Ruff|Michelle Ruff]] (English)<br />
| blood =AB<br />
| height =144cm<br />
| weight =35kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Blue<br />
| drive =Automaton<br />
| birthplace =[[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]]<br />
| like =Sister<br />
| dislike =Lies<br />
| hobby =Violin, chess<br />
| team =[[Military Academy]]<br />
|Titles =Last Vigilante <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Mai Natsume Victory Quote Vs Carl Clover, Act III''</ref><br />
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'''Carl Clover''' (カルル=クローバー) is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] – [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]], an unfortunate victim of circumstance, and an exceptionally talented young man. Carl is a top rate [[vigilante]] who masterfully snares his targets with Nirvana to help bring them to justice. His sister, [[Ada Clover]], is the subject of his admiration, but her transformation into the Nox has forced him to seek ways to save her. For this reason, Carl seeks out the [[Azure Grimoire]], as it might be one of the only viable methods towards saving her.<br />
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He is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Carl is a slim, young boy with fair skin, blue eyes and blond hair. On his head, he wears a pair of rimless, circular glasses, as well as a large purple top hat with a metal plate fastened on its left side with a brown strap and gold screws.<br />
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Carl's outfit consists of a white shirt with purple cuffs and trimmings, underneath a purple waistcoat, it's draped over by a purple cape, which is held together by a 'X' shaped fixture with gold buttons, the fixture has a large gold cowbell hanging from it. Additionally, he wears purple shorts with white cuffs, white gloves and purple military styled boots that have a light purple cross along the tongue of the boots, silver toe caps and a gold screw fixture attached to them.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Carl wore the standard male uniform, but with shorts, white socks and brown shoes.<br />
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After peering into the [[Boundary]] and losing his left eye, Carl no longer wears his glasses, instead wearing a silver half mask, similar in design to his fathers over his left eye and a monocle on his right eye.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|More mature than his age would suggest, Carl can handle any difficulty that comes his way with skill and speed. Polite and friendly, he is always smiling — even in the heat of battle.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/carl.php Carl Clover]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/carl Carl Clover]''</ref>}}<br />
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Headstrong and intelligent are two words that succinctly describe the bravado that Carl often shows. His behaviour is often courteous and gentlemanly to both friends and enemies alike, and he will often demonstrate his linguistic capabilities. That said, his manner belies that of a child who has lost his family, and he’ll often be driven to the very edges of his mental limits thanks to the cruel circumstances that plague his life. As a wielder of a Nox Nyctores, Carl has side effects that often come into play, such as an incredible and insatiable desire to attack others under the guise that his sister commanded him to attack. This mental instability clashes heavily with his otherwise sophisticated behaviour.<br />
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Being inside the [[Embryo]] changed Carl deeply. He became truly obsessed with saving Ada, and was ready to murder anyone in his way - something that his sister would do to stop, even if it was for her. Eventually, Carl had cut off ties to everyone, and now views them as objects, becoming the perfect heir to his father's legacy.<br />
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==Powers and Techniques==<br />
Carl is a gifted wielder of the Deus Machina: Nirvana despite his young age and fragile appearance. The two make a perfect pair as Nirvana’s wide array of options are perfectly complimented by Carl’s different knights that he keeps with him to attack an opponent; as a testament to this, Carl’s strength is enough to even keep up with the likes of Izayoi. When fighting alongside his parents, Relius and Ignis, Carl and Nirvana are nigh unbeatable. His Drive in the game is called {{h|Automaton}}, which allows him to control Nirvana.<br />
<br />
However, Carl is, as mentioned before, rather fragile, and can easily succumb to his wounds. His single-minded determination to acquire something can make him overlook crucial information at times. On top of this, [[Hakumen]] has suggested that Nirvana amplifies his bloodlust, making this crux additionally difficult to overcome. When desperate enough, Carl will even enlist the help of sketchy narcotics in order to temporarily amplify his strength, even if they have devastating side effects.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Carl Clover===<br />
''A young boy who is one of the highest-ranking Vigilantes.<br />
<br />
''Due to his talents, he was invited by the NOL to attend the Military Academy as an honor student. His aptitude for Ars Magus is unprecedented. Although he was in the academy while Noel and Jin were there, he eventually left.<br />
<br />
''His thought process is mature for his age, and he is able to swiftly and cleverly perform in almost any situation. The abandonment by his own kin results in distrust towards all adults, festering certain aggression within him. However, he maintains a graceful façade in front of his targets, never letting them see his true colors.<br />
<br />
''He fights alongside the automation, ‘Nirvana,’ and has a deep, abnormal affection for her. Perhaps because his sister Ada is in fact the framework upon which Nirvana is constructed.<br />
<br />
''Carl seeks the Azure Grimoire, believing it is the only way to save his sister Ada from her fate. He sets his sights on two targets: Ragna the Bloodedge and Kokonoe…and his journey takes him to Ikaruga.<br />
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''Though full of hatred towards his father, Relius Clover, Carl lowers his blade with his father’s promise that he will one day reconstruct Ada.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #010''</ref><br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game, ''Mabinogi Duel'', stars Carl as a playable card''<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"All that matters to me in this world is... ...To get back Sis. I have no intention in participating in your argument of good versus evil."}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Carl Clover}}<br />
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| nameJp =カルル=クローバー<br />
| nameEn =Carl Clover<br />
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| name =Carl Clover<br />
| birthday =May 5<br />
| species =Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Miyuki Sawashiro|Miyuki Sawashiro]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Michelle Ruff|Michelle Ruff]] (English)<br />
| blood =AB<br />
| height =144cm<br />
| weight =35kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Blue<br />
| drive =Automaton<br />
| birthplace =[[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]]<br />
| like =Sister<br />
| dislike =Lies<br />
| hobby =Violin, chess<br />
| team =[[Military Academy]]<br />
|Titles =Last Vigilante <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Mai Natsume Victory Quote Vs Carl Clover, Act III''</ref><br />
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'''Carl Clover''' (カルル=クローバー) is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] – [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]], an unfortunate victim of circumstance, and an exceptionally talented young man. Carl is a top rate [[vigilante]] who masterfully snares his targets with Nirvana to help bring them to justice. His sister, [[Ada Clover]], is the subject of his admiration, but her transformation into the Nox has forced him to seek ways to save her. For this reason, Carl seeks out the [[Azure Grimoire]], as it might be one of the only viable methods towards saving her.<br />
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He is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Carl is a slim, young boy with pale skin, blue eyes and blond hair. On his head, he wears a pair of rimless, circular glasses, as well as a large purple top hat with a metal plate fastened on its left side with a brown strap and gold screws.<br />
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Carl's outfit consists of a white shirt with purple cuffs and trimmings, underneath a purple waistcoat, it's draped over by a purple cape, which is held together by a 'X' shaped fixture with gold buttons, the fixture has a large gold cowbell hanging from it. Additionally, he wears purple shorts with white cuffs, white gloves and purple military styled boots that have a light purple cross along the tongue of the boots, silver toe caps and a gold screw fixture attached to them.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Carl wore the standard male uniform, but with shorts, white socks and brown shoes.<br />
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After peering into the [[Boundary]] and losing his left eye, Carl no longer wears his glasses, instead wearing a silver half mask, similar in design to his fathers over his left eye and a monocle on his right eye.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|More mature than his age would suggest, Carl can handle any difficulty that comes his way with skill and speed. Polite and friendly, he is always smiling — even in the heat of battle.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/carl.php Carl Clover]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/carl Carl Clover]''</ref>}}<br />
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Headstrong and intelligent are two words that succinctly describe the bravado that Carl often shows. His behaviour is often courteous and gentlemanly to both friends and enemies alike, and he will often demonstrate his linguistic capabilities. That said, his manner belies that of a child who has lost his family, and he’ll often be driven to the very edges of his mental limits thanks to the cruel circumstances that plague his life. As a wielder of a Nox Nyctores, Carl has side effects that often come into play, such as an incredible and insatiable desire to attack others under the guise that his sister commanded him to attack. This mental instability clashes heavily with his otherwise sophisticated behaviour.<br />
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Being inside the [[Embryo]] changed Carl deeply. He became truly obsessed with saving Ada, and was ready to murder anyone in his way - something that his sister would do to stop, even if it was for her. Eventually, Carl had cut off ties to everyone, and now views them as objects, becoming the perfect heir to his father's legacy.<br />
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==Powers and Techniques==<br />
Carl is a gifted wielder of the Deus Machina: Nirvana despite his young age and fragile appearance. The two make a perfect pair as Nirvana’s wide array of options are perfectly complimented by Carl’s different knights that he keeps with him to attack an opponent; as a testament to this, Carl’s strength is enough to even keep up with the likes of Izayoi. When fighting alongside his parents, Relius and Ignis, Carl and Nirvana are nigh unbeatable. His Drive in the game is called {{h|Automaton}}, which allows him to control Nirvana.<br />
<br />
However, Carl is, as mentioned before, rather fragile, and can easily succumb to his wounds. His single-minded determination to acquire something can make him overlook crucial information at times. On top of this, [[Hakumen]] has suggested that Nirvana amplifies his bloodlust, making this crux additionally difficult to overcome. When desperate enough, Carl will even enlist the help of sketchy narcotics in order to temporarily amplify his strength, even if they have devastating side effects.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Carl Clover===<br />
''A young boy who is one of the highest-ranking Vigilantes.<br />
<br />
''Due to his talents, he was invited by the NOL to attend the Military Academy as an honor student. His aptitude for Ars Magus is unprecedented. Although he was in the academy while Noel and Jin were there, he eventually left.<br />
<br />
''His thought process is mature for his age, and he is able to swiftly and cleverly perform in almost any situation. The abandonment by his own kin results in distrust towards all adults, festering certain aggression within him. However, he maintains a graceful façade in front of his targets, never letting them see his true colors.<br />
<br />
''He fights alongside the automation, ‘Nirvana,’ and has a deep, abnormal affection for her. Perhaps because his sister Ada is in fact the framework upon which Nirvana is constructed.<br />
<br />
''Carl seeks the Azure Grimoire, believing it is the only way to save his sister Ada from her fate. He sets his sights on two targets: Ragna the Bloodedge and Kokonoe…and his journey takes him to Ikaruga.<br />
<br />
''Though full of hatred towards his father, Relius Clover, Carl lowers his blade with his father’s promise that he will one day reconstruct Ada.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #010''</ref><br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game, ''Mabinogi Duel'', stars Carl as a playable card''<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Jin Kisaragi}}<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a slim, yet muscular, young man with pale skin, short, blond hair and green eyes.<br />
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He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves that turns black at the end of the outer part with gold trimmings, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his current outfit, which consists of sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform with a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and blue and gold trimmed boots.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Jin ranked 5th in the popularity poll held for BlazBlue's 10th anniversary.<ref>http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/contest/characters/</ref> <br />
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| name =Rachel Alucard<br />
| birthday =October 31<br />
| species =[[Vampire]]<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Kana Ueda|Kana Ueda]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Mela Lee|Mela Lee]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (English, CS2 Arcade Mode)<br />
| blood =Unknown<br />
| height =145cm<br />
| weight =31kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Red<br />
| drive =Silpheed<br />
| birthplace =Transylvania <br />
| like =Time, Meissen teacup, mill crêpe, financiers <br />
| dislike =Boredom, bell peppers<br />
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| team =[[Alucard Clan]]<br />
|Titles =Crimson Vampire <br/> Amatsumugi <br/> The Rosen Princess <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXREVifLVBM Character Introduction Trailer #2]''</ref><br />
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'''Rachel Alucard''' (レイチェル=アルカード) is a [[vampire]], former [[Onlooker]], and head of the [[Alucard Clan]] of vampires. She is the daughter of [[Clavis Alucard]], and watches over the world from the [[Alucard Castle]] alongside her butler [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. Rachel wields the [[Sankishin]]: [[Tsukuyomi Unit]], and has no [[Eye of the Hunter|life-force value]]. She is constantly followed by her familiars - [[Nago]] and [[Gii]].<br />
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She is one of the original twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Rachel is a petite girl with pale skin, red eyes, and long blonde hair tied into twin tails with black ribbons, which resemble rabbit ears when done up. Despite looking like a young girl, due to being a vampire, Rachel is much older than she appears.<br />
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She wears a black knee-length gothic-themed dress with bell sleeves and a matching skirt. Over this she wears a shawl in the same color as her dress. A large red ribbon sits in the front of the dress with white frills under both the skirt and the sleeves. On top of the skirt are large red wings which can extend and contract according to Rachel's will. Underneath the dress, Rachel wears a sleeveless white ruffled shirt, a matching set of white bloomers and a pair of large, black, knee high, heel-less platform boots with red laces. The dress has a prominent cross motif with red crosses with a white outline appearing on several parts, specifically adorning the hem of the sleeves, the front of the skirt and on the shawl.<br />
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During the time of the Dark War, Rachel looked physically younger, closer in appearance to a six year old child. Her outfit was similar to that of her modern day self, with the exception of her dress having a large red cross on the front of her dress and instead wearing white socks and black shoes.<br />
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When using the Tsukuyomi Unit, her eyes take on a glowing amber color.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Refined, intelligent, and quiet yet arrogant, domineering, and self-centered, she rarely travels without Gii and Nago to accompany her. She treats them roughly; especially Gii, who always seems to be on the brink of death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/rachel.php Rachel Alucard]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/rachel Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Contrary to her elegant and graceful appearance, Rachel is often overbearing and rude - delivering rapid, yet complex insults. She is righteously proud at times, boasting of her formidable power, and is known to bully Gii relentlessly, using him as a conductor for her infrequent bursts of rage. She enjoys teasing [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Hakumen]], but is known to greatly respect the both of them. Additionally, she is heavily implied to be in love with Ragna.<br />
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Despite these characteristics, Rachel is undeniably wise, having knowledge and wisdom that surpasses most of the cast. She put her life in great danger to ensure that the timeloops would be broken and that [[Doomsday]] would be stopped. The people she treats with respect are often the ones who have earned it, such as [[Celica A. Mercury]], Valkenhayn, [[Jubei]], [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and eventually, [[Noel Vermillion]]. Although she may come off as domineering at times, Rachel cares far more greatly for the world and its people than she will let anyone know.<br />
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Even though she is a vampire, Rachel detests partaking in the consumption of blood, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. However, she does enjoy drinking tea and sitting her rose-filled garden with Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn as company.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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As a vampire, Rachel possesses some of their signature abilities, such as being able to regenerate most wounds inflicted upon her and the ability to turn humans into her kind. Her [[Drive]] is '''Silpheed''', which allows her complete control of the wind, being able to conjure slight breezes to deadly storms and whirlwinds. Her Drive is also used to help make her fly through the air. Her Drive is further amplified by both her mastery over sorcery and [[magic]], which she often uses to summons bolts of lightning or teleport, on which there seemed to be little limit on how many she could transfer at one point. Additionally, Rachel possesses the ability '''Slave Red''', which lets her take control of someone's mind with a look, giving them one order they cannot refuse. However, this ability has limits, as it was unable to affect Amane Nishiki.<br />
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Inside her body lies one of the three Sankishin, Tsukuyomi, which forms an absolute defence that is impenetrable from even the Boundary and Take-Mikazuchi. Instead of conventional weapons, Rachel uses Nago and Gii with their shape-shifting powers to help her fight, and she rarely lets herself take any direct damage.<br />
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Rachel, however, sacrificed a lot of her power once she gave up her position of Amatsumugi and Onlooker. Her sorcery power deteriorated to the point where she could barely teleport herself.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''Head of the Vampire clan, 'Alucard.'<br />
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''At one time she oversaw the Boundary with the Takamagahara System. She houses one of the Sankishin, the Tsukuyomi Unit, within her, and is an observer that has lived for millennia.<br />
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''She knew of Ragna from when he was young, and presented him with the opportunity to wield the Azure Grimoire. She is also the one who gave Jin the [[Susano'o Unit]].<br />
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''She is refined and wise, and carries herself with an aura of elegance. But contrary to her appearance, she's quite free spirited, arrogant, and domineering at times. It is not uncommon to see her vilify anything that does not suit her tastes. She seldom lifts a finger to do anything, and relies on her familiars, Nago and Gii, to do her bidding.<br />
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''While being a key player in our world, she is forbidden to intervene in its course of events. Thus, it has been her fate to silently observe history repeat itself over and over. But when Noel triggered change to occur once more in the world, Rachel devises a plan to take down her arch nemesis, Terumi, once and for all. She rescues Hakumen, and keep him under her domain.<br />
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''Rachel is no stranger to the highest ranking member of the NOL, the Imperator. To put an end to the Imperator's scheme, she walks on stage, going from Observer to actor.<br />
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''As one of the Chrono Phantasma, Rachel orders Tsubaki to use the Immortal Breaker ot destroy her, should Ragna died without being defeated by Jin or Tsubaki. That it was the only way for evil to be eradicated from this world forever.<br />
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''It is still not known what she meant...''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #04''</ref><br />
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==Variable Heart Glossary==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''When asking who is the strongest vampire in this world, it would be the “''Crimson Vampire”. ''Or that is what the note that professor Kokonoe wrote said that I saw before.''<br />
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''If I remember the note, she lives in an old castle with her familiars. She has a beautiful appearance and a sadistic personality. She is the Onlooker of the world.<br />
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''… I wonder if such an existence really exists.'' - Kajun Faycott <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9, Glossary''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Rachel as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Rachel as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/5XVScQzUhHk Rachel] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Rachel as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Rachel as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Rachel as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen of rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen or rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Rachel as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].<br />
*Rachel is featured on the key-illustration of the ''BlazBlue X Gunslinger Stratos 2'' [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/collabo.html#] [http://gunslinger-stratos.jp/gs2/information/2014/10/post-613.html] collaboration, which is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb1ssLyfrs visible ingame].<br />
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| nameEn =Jubei<br />
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| image =[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Jubei_Main.png|350px]]<br />
| name =Jubei<br />
| birthday =September 3<br />
| species =[[Beastkin]] (cat)<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Masaki Terasoma|Masaki Terasoma]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Kirk Thornton|Kirk Thornton]] (English)<br />
| blood =O<br />
| height =123cm<br />
| weight =25kg<br />
| hair =Cream and black fur<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Shiranui <br/> Shiranui: Steel<br />
| birthplace =[[12th Hierarchical City of Kukunochi]]<br />
| like =Catnip<br />
| dislike =Setaria viridis<br />
| hobby =Travel<br />
| team =[[Alucard Clan]] <br/> [[Six Heroes]]<br />
|Titles =One-Eyed Lotus (双蓮の隻眼) <br/> Mitsuyoshi<br />
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'''Jubei''' (獣兵衛), formerly known as '''Mitsuyoshi''' (ミツヨシ), and also known as the '''One-Eyed Lotus''' (双蓮の隻眼 ''Sōren no Sekigan'')<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jubei]''</ref>, is one of the [[Six Heroes]] who fought in the [[Dark War]] against the [[Black Beast]] and a cat-type [[Beastkin|beastkin]], being the progenitor of the [[Kaka]]. Jubei was the husband of [[Nine the Phantom]] and is the father of [[Kokonoe]]. He has taught [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], [[Jin Kisaragi]], and [[Platinum the Trinity]], also being the wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Somnio: Musashi]].<br />
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Jubei first appeared in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' but was not made playable until years later as DLC for ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Jubei is a two tailed, cat-type beastkin with black and white fur, amber eyes and a black mane, which is hidden under his hood.<br />
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He wears a largely orange hoodie with black trimmings, reminiscent of those worn by the Kaka clan, with a brown belt strap that went over his right shoulder, which he uses to carry the Musashi. He also wears a belt-like eyepatch over his right eye. Underneath it is his late brother Tomonori's right eye, which was given to him by Rachel, years after he lost his original eye defending Bloodedge and Celica from a remnant of the Black Beast.<br />
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During the time of the Dark War, Jubei wore a yellow hoodie which he kept open, a red forehead protector, a brown tunic held with a dark brown belt with silver kunai like tips hanging from it and a red collar with a gold buckle. While fighting the Black Beast, Jubei wore samurai-like armor, consisting of a black chestplate with a red neck guard, red and gold armored sleeves that reached down past his arms, which were fastened to the chestplate with red and gold trimmed straps and a black and red helmet with a prominent gold crest, which also had cat ears on it.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|He may be unrefined, but he upholds a generous code of ethics with dignity. Having obtained a place that reeks of humans more than humans do, he is easily swayed by emotions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jubei.php Jubei]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Jubei===<br />
''One of the Six Heroes, who is also known as the One-Eyed Lotus. He is a long-living beastkin, who is one of the few people to have personally experienced the Dark War. He wanders the world and has friends in every part of the globe. At one point, he took Ragna under his wing and trained him.''<br />
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''A little uncouth, but is generous and dignified in his manner. One could say he is even more human than humans, and can be easily swayed from emotions.''<br />
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''He is Kokonoe's blood-related father, but their current relationship is shaky at best.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #029''</ref><br />
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===Mitsuyoshi===<br />
''A beastkin warrior who fights with a katana and his razor-sharp claws. He believes in duty and humanity, and has a strong sense of justice. Under the request of his long-time friend, Clavis Alucard, he investigated Shuichiro Ayatsuki's research and findings.''<br />
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''Many of his clan died to the Black Beast, making his hatred for the monster stronger than normal.''<br />
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''He later changes his name to Jubei, and joins forces with the Six Heroes. After the Dark War came to a close, he marries one of the other members of the Six Heroes, Nine.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #055''</ref><br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Jin Kisaragi}}<br />
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| nameJp =ジン=キサラギ<br />
| nameEn =Jin Kisaragi<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
| Music =[[Lust SIN]], [[Lust SIN|II]], [[Lust SIN|LA]] <br/> [[Under Heaven Destruction]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|II]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|LA]] <br/> [[Imperial Code]], [[Imperial Code|II]] <br/> [[Childish Killer]], [[Childish Killer|II]], [[Childish Killer|Cross Line]] <br/> [[Bloodline]]<br />
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| appmanga =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]''<br />
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| appshort =''[[Evergreen Eyes]]'' <br/> ''[[purgatory hell]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]'' <br/> ''[[Scarlet Rose]]''<br />
| appdrama =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with pale skin, short, blond hair and green eyes.<br />
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He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves that turns black at the end of the outer part with gold trimmings, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his current outfit, which consists of sleeveless blue coat with a red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform with a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and blue and gold trimmed boots.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the enemy to the entire world... The Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge."}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Ragna the Bloodedge}}<br />
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| nameEn =Ragna the Bloodedge<br />
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| name =Ragna the Bloodedge<br />
| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tomokazu Sugita|Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Rina Satō|Rina Satō]] (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:Patrick Seitz|Patrick Seitz]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Caitlin Glass|Caitlin Glass]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =B<br />
| height =185 cm<br />
| weight =78kg<br />
| hair =White<br />
| eye =Green (left eye), red (right eye)<br />
| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
| team =Independent<br />
|Titles =Grim Reaper (死神)<br/> Central Fiction <br/> Man of the Azure<br />
| Music =[[Rebellion]], [[Rebellion|II]], [[Rebellion|LA]] <br/> [[Black Onslaught]], [[Black Onslaught|II]], [[Black Onslaught|LA]] <br/> [[Under Heaven Destruction]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|II]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|LA]] <br/> [[White Requiem]], [[White Requiem|II]] <br/> [[Nightmare Fiction]], [[Nightmare Fiction|II]] <br/> [[Black & White]] <br/> [[Bloodline]]<br />
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''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' (playable)<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with pale skin, spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring and on his chest and he has a black, half-sun-shaped symbol with the inscription -No.5- above it tattooed on his chest. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription. Towards the end of his life in the BlazBlue world, due to overusing the Azure Grimoire, the right side of his body had become corrupted, leaving even half his face covered in black with bright red veins.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple silver plates fastened on the arms and sides. Attached to the lapels of his jacket are two black straps with silver buckles that wrap under his arms and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, long-sleeved black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously suppress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white straps; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
<br />
''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
<br />
''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
<br />
''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
<br />
===Bloodedge===<br />
<br />
''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
<br />
''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
<br />
''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tomokazu Sugita|Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Rina Satō|Rina Satō]] (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:Patrick Seitz|Patrick Seitz]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Caitlin Glass|Caitlin Glass]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =B<br />
| height =185 cm<br />
| weight =78kg<br />
| hair =White<br />
| eye =Green (left eye), red (right eye)<br />
| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
| team =Independent<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
<br />
Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with pale skin, spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and heterochromia; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring and on his chest and he has a black, half-sun-shaped symbol with the inscription -No.5- above it tattooed on his chest. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription. Towards the end of his life in the BlazBlue world, due to overusing the Azure Grimoire, the right side of his body had become corrupted, leaving even half his face covered in black with bright red veins.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple silver plates fastened on the arms and sides. Attached to the lapels of his jacket are two black straps with silver buckles that wrap under his arms and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, long-sleeved black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have seithr regulators on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of Celica A. Mercury's presence and her ability to unconsciously suppress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white straps; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
<br />
''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
<br />
''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
<br />
''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
<br />
''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
<br />
''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
<br />
''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
<br />
''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
<br />
''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
<br />
''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
<br />
===Bloodedge===<br />
<br />
''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
<br />
''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
<br />
''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
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| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
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|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold trimmings and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold trimmings, that turns black at the end of the outer part, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I just wanted to protect you, but I... That's why I...!! NINE!"}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Jubei}}<br />
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| nameEn =Jubei<br />
| nameIPA =<br />
| nameAlt =<br />
| image =[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Jubei_Main.png|350px]]<br />
| name =Jubei<br />
| birthday =September 3<br />
| species =[[Beastkin]] (cat)<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Masaki Terasoma|Masaki Terasoma]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Kirk Thornton|Kirk Thornton]] (English)<br />
| blood =O<br />
| height =123cm<br />
| weight =25kg<br />
| hair =Cream and black fur<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Shiranui <br/> Shiranui: Steel<br />
| birthplace =[[12th Hierarchical City of Kukunochi]]<br />
| like =Catnip<br />
| dislike =Setaria viridis<br />
| hobby =Travel<br />
| team =[[Alucard Clan]] <br/> [[Six Heroes]]<br />
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'''Jubei''' (獣兵衛), formerly known as '''Mitsuyoshi''' (ミツヨシ), and also known as the '''One-Eyed Lotus''' (双蓮の隻眼 ''Sōren no Sekigan'')<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jubei]''</ref>, is one of the [[Six Heroes]] who fought in the [[Dark War]] against the [[Black Beast]] and a cat-type [[Beastkin|beastkin]], being the progenitor of the [[Kaka]]. Jubei was the husband of [[Nine the Phantom]] and is the father of [[Kokonoe]]. He has taught [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], [[Jin Kisaragi]], and [[Platinum the Trinity]], also being the wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Somnio: Musashi]].<br />
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Jubei first appeared in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' but was not made playable until years later as DLC for ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Jubei is a two tailed, cat-type beastkin with black and white fur, amber eyes and a black mane, which is hidden under his hood.<br />
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He wears a largely orange hoodie with black trimmings, reminiscent of those worn by the Kaka clan, with a brown belt strap that went over his right shoulder, which he uses to carry the Musashi. He also wears a belt-like eyepatch over his right eye. Underneath it is his late brother Tomonori's right eye, which was given to him by Rachel, years after he lost his original eye defending Bloodedge and Celica from a remnant of the Black Beast.<br />
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During the time of the Dark War, while fighting the Black Beast, Jubei wore samurai-like armor, consisting of a black chestplate with a red neck guard, red and gold armored sleeves that reached down past his arms, which were fastened to the chestplate with red and gold trimmed straps and a black and red helmet with a prominent gold crest, which also had cat ears on it.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|He may be unrefined, but he upholds a generous code of ethics with dignity. Having obtained a place that reeks of humans more than humans do, he is easily swayed by emotions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jubei.php Jubei]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Jubei===<br />
''One of the Six Heroes, who is also known as the One-Eyed Lotus. He is a long-living beastkin, who is one of the few people to have personally experienced the Dark War. He wanders the world and has friends in every part of the globe. At one point, he took Ragna under his wing and trained him.''<br />
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''A little uncouth, but is generous and dignified in his manner. One could say he is even more human than humans, and can be easily swayed from emotions.''<br />
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''He is Kokonoe's blood-related father, but their current relationship is shaky at best.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #029''</ref><br />
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===Mitsuyoshi===<br />
''A beastkin warrior who fights with a katana and his razor-sharp claws. He believes in duty and humanity, and has a strong sense of justice. Under the request of his long-time friend, Clavis Alucard, he investigated Shuichiro Ayatsuki's research and findings.''<br />
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''Many of his clan died to the Black Beast, making his hatred for the monster stronger than normal.''<br />
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''He later changes his name to Jubei, and joins forces with the Six Heroes. After the Dark War came to a close, he marries one of the other members of the Six Heroes, Nine.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #055''</ref><br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I just wanted to protect you, but I... That's why I...!! NINE!"}}<br />
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| name =Jubei<br />
| birthday =September 3<br />
| species =[[Beastkin]] (cat)<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Masaki Terasoma|Masaki Terasoma]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Kirk Thornton|Kirk Thornton]] (English)<br />
| blood =O<br />
| height =123cm<br />
| weight =25kg<br />
| hair =Cream and black fur<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Shiranui <br/> Shiranui: Steel<br />
| birthplace =[[12th Hierarchical City of Kukunochi]]<br />
| like =Catnip<br />
| dislike =Setaria viridis<br />
| hobby =Travel<br />
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'''Jubei''' (獣兵衛), formerly known as '''Mitsuyoshi''' (ミツヨシ), and also known as the '''One-Eyed Lotus''' (双蓮の隻眼 ''Sōren no Sekigan'')<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jubei]''</ref>, is one of the [[Six Heroes]] who fought in the [[Dark War]] against the [[Black Beast]] and a cat-type [[Beastkin|beastkin]], being the progenitor of the [[Kaka]]. Jubei was the husband of [[Nine the Phantom]] and is the father of [[Kokonoe]]. He has taught [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], [[Jin Kisaragi]], and [[Platinum the Trinity]], also being the wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Somnio: Musashi]].<br />
<br />
Jubei first appeared in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' but was not made playable until years later as DLC for ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]''.<br />
<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jubei is a two tailed, cat-type beastkin with black and white fur, amber eyes and a black mane, which is hidden under his hood.<br />
<br />
He wears a largely orange hoodie with black trimmings, reminiscent of those worn by the Kaka clan, with a brown belt strap that went over his right shoulder, which he uses to carry the Musashi. He also wears a belt-like eyepatch over his right eye. Underneath it is his late brother Tomonori's right eye, which was given to him by Rachel, years after he lost his original eye defending Bloodedge and Celica from a remnant of the Black Beast.<br />
<br />
During the time of the Dark War, while fighting the Black Beast, Jubei wore samurai-like armor consisting of a black chestplate with a red neck guard, red and gold armored sleeves that reached down past his arms, which were fastened to the chestplate with red and gold trimmed straps and a black and red helmet with a prominent gold crest, the helmet also had cat ears on it.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|He may be unrefined, but he upholds a generous code of ethics with dignity. Having obtained a place that reeks of humans more than humans do, he is easily swayed by emotions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jubei.php Jubei]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Jubei===<br />
''One of the Six Heroes, who is also known as the One-Eyed Lotus. He is a long-living beastkin, who is one of the few people to have personally experienced the Dark War. He wanders the world and has friends in every part of the globe. At one point, he took Ragna under his wing and trained him.''<br />
<br />
''A little uncouth, but is generous and dignified in his manner. One could say he is even more human than humans, and can be easily swayed from emotions.''<br />
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''He is Kokonoe's blood-related father, but their current relationship is shaky at best.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #029''</ref><br />
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===Mitsuyoshi===<br />
''A beastkin warrior who fights with a katana and his razor-sharp claws. He believes in duty and humanity, and has a strong sense of justice. Under the request of his long-time friend, Clavis Alucard, he investigated Shuichiro Ayatsuki's research and findings.''<br />
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''Many of his clan died to the Black Beast, making his hatred for the monster stronger than normal.''<br />
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''He later changes his name to Jubei, and joins forces with the Six Heroes. After the Dark War came to a close, he marries one of the other members of the Six Heroes, Nine.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #055''</ref><br />
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[[Category:Alter Memory Characters]]</div>Wisedrowhttps://blazblue.wiki/index.php?title=Jubei&diff=20030Jubei2018-03-19T22:43:44Z<p>Wisedrow: Done Jubei's appearance section</p>
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<div>{{Quote|"I just wanted to protect you, but I... That's why I...!! NINE!"}}<br />
{{Character Tabs|Jubei}}<br />
{{Infobox Character<br />
| nameJp =獣兵衛<br />
| nameEn =Jubei<br />
| nameIPA =<br />
| nameAlt =<br />
| image =[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Jubei_Main.png|350px]]<br />
| name =Jubei<br />
| birthday =September 3<br />
| species =[[Beastkin]] (cat)<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Masaki Terasoma|Masaki Terasoma]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Kirk Thornton|Kirk Thornton]] (English)<br />
| blood =O<br />
| height =123cm<br />
| weight =25kg<br />
| hair =Cream and black fur<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Shiranui <br/> Shiranui: Steel<br />
| birthplace =[[12th Hierarchical City of Kukunochi]]<br />
| like =Catnip<br />
| dislike =Setaria viridis<br />
| hobby =Travel<br />
| team =[[Alucard Clan]] <br/> [[Six Heroes]]<br />
|Titles =One-Eyed Lotus (双蓮の隻眼) <br/> Mitsuyoshi<br />
| Music =[[STAND UNRIVALED]] <br/> [[SIX-HEROES]]<br />
| appgames =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' (playable)<br />
| appmanga =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]''<br />
| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Phase 0]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 3]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 4]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 2]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Innocent Black]]''<br />
| appdrama =<br />
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'''Jubei''' (獣兵衛), formerly known as '''Mitsuyoshi''' (ミツヨシ), and also known as the '''One-Eyed Lotus''' (双蓮の隻眼 ''Sōren no Sekigan'')<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jubei]''</ref>, is one of the [[Six Heroes]] who fought in the [[Dark War]] against the [[Black Beast]] and a cat-type [[Beastkin|beastkin]], being the progenitor of the [[Kaka]]. Jubei was the husband of [[Nine the Phantom]] and is the father of [[Kokonoe]]. He has taught [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], [[Jin Kisaragi]], and [[Platinum the Trinity]], also being the wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Somnio: Musashi]].<br />
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Jubei first appeared in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' but was not made playable until years later as DLC for ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Jubei is a two tailed, cat-type beastkin with black and white fur, amber eyes and a black mane, which is hidden under his hood.<br />
<br />
He wears a largely orange hoodie with black trimmings, reminiscent of those worn by the Kaka clan, with a brown belt strap that went over his right shoulder, which he uses to carry the Musashi. He also wears a belt-like eyepatch over his right eye. Underneath it is his late brother Tomonori's right eye, which was given to him by Rachel, years after he lost his original eye defending Bloodedge and Celica from a remnant of the Black Beast.<br />
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During the time of the Dark War, while fighting the Black Beast, Jubei wore samurai-like armor, consisting of a black and red helmet with a prominent gold crest, the helmet also had cat ears on it. A black chestplate with a red neck guard, as well as red and gold armored sleeves that reached down past his arms, which were fastened to the chestplate with red and gold trimmed straps.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|He may be unrefined, but he upholds a generous code of ethics with dignity. Having obtained a place that reeks of humans more than humans do, he is easily swayed by emotions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jubei.php Jubei]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Jubei===<br />
''One of the Six Heroes, who is also known as the One-Eyed Lotus. He is a long-living beastkin, who is one of the few people to have personally experienced the Dark War. He wanders the world and has friends in every part of the globe. At one point, he took Ragna under his wing and trained him.''<br />
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''A little uncouth, but is generous and dignified in his manner. One could say he is even more human than humans, and can be easily swayed from emotions.''<br />
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''He is Kokonoe's blood-related father, but their current relationship is shaky at best.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #029''</ref><br />
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===Mitsuyoshi===<br />
''A beastkin warrior who fights with a katana and his razor-sharp claws. He believes in duty and humanity, and has a strong sense of justice. Under the request of his long-time friend, Clavis Alucard, he investigated Shuichiro Ayatsuki's research and findings.''<br />
<br />
''Many of his clan died to the Black Beast, making his hatred for the monster stronger than normal.''<br />
<br />
''He later changes his name to Jubei, and joins forces with the Six Heroes. After the Dark War came to a close, he marries one of the other members of the Six Heroes, Nine.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #055''</ref><br />
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[[Category:Alter Memory Characters]]</div>Wisedrowhttps://blazblue.wiki/index.php?title=Bang_Shishigami&diff=20024Bang Shishigami2018-03-19T19:36:05Z<p>Wisedrow: changed fundoshi to loincloth</p>
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{{Character Tabs|Bang Shishigami}}<br />
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{{Infobox Character<br />
| nameJp =シシガミ=バング<br />
| nameEn =Bang Shishigami<br />
| nameIPA =<br />
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| name =Bang Shishigami<br />
| birthday =January 1<br />
| species =Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tsuyoshi_Koyama|Tsuyoshi Koyama]] (Japanese) <br/>[[wikipedia:Tony_Oliver|Tony Oliver]] (English, CT-CS2) <br/>[[wikipedia:Steve_Kramer_(actor)|Steve Kramer]] (English, CSEX-CPEX)<br />
| blood =B<br />
| height =192cm<br />
| weight =105kg<br />
| hair =Brown<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Burning Heat<br />
| birthplace =Wadatsumi<br />
| like =Hot springs<br />
| dislike =Evil<br />
| hobby =Training, thinking of names for his special moves<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Ikaruga Federation]]<br />
|Titles =Ninja of Love and Justice<br />
| Music = [[Gale]], [[Gale|II]], [[Gale|Reppu]] <br/> [[Omae no Tettsui ni Kugi wo Ute]] <br/> [[Bang!Bang!Bigbang! -Seigi Jōtō! Hīrō Tōjō!]]<br />
| appgames =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable)<br />
| appmanga =''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]''<br />
| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Fortune favors the bold]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]''<br />
| appdrama =<br />
}}<br />
'''Bang Shishigami''' (シシガミ=バング) is the leader of the [[ninja]] from the [[Ikaruga Federation]]. He once wielded the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]], and is a former pupil of [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]]. In the aftermath of the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Bang led the people of Ikaruga to form [[Roningai]].<br />
<br />
Bang is one of twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Bang is a tall, muscular man with tanned skin, amber eyes and long, brown scruffy hair that he keeps in a ponytail secured with a red hair-tie. He has a large X-shaped scar on his face, which was inflicted upon him by Jin Kisaragi during the Ikaruga Civil War.<br />
<br />
He wears a customized ninja outfit consisting of a very short, long sleeved dark green jacket with no shirt underneath; it has the symbol of Ikaruga on the front and back of it, over the top of it, he wears a long red scarf, as well as metal gauntlets and black fingerless gloves on his arms and hands. He also wears dark green hakama pants that expose his thighs, partly revealing the red loincloth underneath, they are tucked into a pair of black knee high boots and are held up with a brown belt with a large red shuriken on the silver buckle.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote|A man among men who places a great importance on duty and sympathy, and overflows with sincerity and chivalry. For better or for worse, he is often impulsive, but when it comes to the way of the ninja, he is idolized by his subordinates.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/bang.php Bang Shishigami]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/bang Bang Shishigami]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Bang Shishigami===<br />
''A man among men, who places above all, loyalty, sympathy and courage. He is the leader of his ninja clan, serving his master, Tenjo of the Ikaruga Federation.<br />
<br />
''The scar on his face was left by Jin of the NOL, during the Ikaruga Civil War. At the same time, Bang loses his one and only master, Lord Tenjo. Though filled with despair, he swore to himself that he would follow Lord Tenjo’s final words, ‘No matter what, do not hate the Librarium. Do not think of revenge.’ Thus, Bang focuses all of his energy on rescuing the refugees of Ikaruga. <br />
<br />
''He currently resides in what is known as Ronin-Gai of Kagutsuchi, planning the reconstruction of his motherland, Ikaruga. To raise the necessary funds for such a feat, as well as serve justice to the world, he becomes a ‘Vigilante,’ picking off bounties whenever he can. Now, he is after the most notorious of them all, Ragna.<br />
<br />
''His hit-blooded nature and over-the-top personality is hardly what one might expect from a ninja, but once in the heat of battle, he is quick on his feet and mind, never losing his cool, executing decisions with precision.<br />
<br />
''Upon hearing rumors of Tenjo’s true ‘heir’ from Valkenhayn, he sets off on a quest to find him. But during his quest he learns of Tenjo’s dying wish from Platinum, and accordingly heads for his true home, Ikaruga,<br />
<br />
''There, Bang learns that the 55’ Nail is in fact a Nox Nyctores – the Phoenix Rettenjo, and that there was still an unearthed conspiracy surrounding Tenjo’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #009''</ref><br />
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[[Category:Alive Characters]]</div>Wisedrowhttps://blazblue.wiki/index.php?title=Bang_Shishigami&diff=20023Bang Shishigami2018-03-19T19:26:35Z<p>Wisedrow: Added link to fundoshi</p>
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{{Character Tabs|Bang Shishigami}}<br />
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{{Infobox Character<br />
| nameJp =シシガミ=バング<br />
| nameEn =Bang Shishigami<br />
| nameIPA =<br />
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| name =Bang Shishigami<br />
| birthday =January 1<br />
| species =Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tsuyoshi_Koyama|Tsuyoshi Koyama]] (Japanese) <br/>[[wikipedia:Tony_Oliver|Tony Oliver]] (English, CT-CS2) <br/>[[wikipedia:Steve_Kramer_(actor)|Steve Kramer]] (English, CSEX-CPEX)<br />
| blood =B<br />
| height =192cm<br />
| weight =105kg<br />
| hair =Brown<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Burning Heat<br />
| birthplace =Wadatsumi<br />
| like =Hot springs<br />
| dislike =Evil<br />
| hobby =Training, thinking of names for his special moves<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Ikaruga Federation]]<br />
|Titles =Ninja of Love and Justice<br />
| Music = [[Gale]], [[Gale|II]], [[Gale|Reppu]] <br/> [[Omae no Tettsui ni Kugi wo Ute]] <br/> [[Bang!Bang!Bigbang! -Seigi Jōtō! Hīrō Tōjō!]]<br />
| appgames =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable)<br />
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| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Fortune favors the bold]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]''<br />
| appdrama =<br />
}}<br />
'''Bang Shishigami''' (シシガミ=バング) is the leader of the [[ninja]] from the [[Ikaruga Federation]]. He once wielded the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]], and is a former pupil of [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]]. In the aftermath of the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Bang led the people of Ikaruga to form [[Roningai]].<br />
<br />
Bang is one of twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Bang is a tall, muscular man with tanned skin, amber eyes and long, brown scruffy hair that he keeps in a ponytail secured with a red hair-tie. He has a large X-shaped scar on his face, which was inflicted upon him by Jin Kisaragi during the Ikaruga Civil War.<br />
<br />
He wears a customized ninja outfit consisting of a very short, long sleeved dark green jacket with no shirt underneath; it has the symbol of Ikaruga on the front and back of it, over the top of it, he wears a long red scarf, as well as metal gauntlets and black fingerless gloves on his arms and hands. He also wears dark green hakama pants that expose his thighs, partly revealing the red [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundoshi fundoshi] underneath, they are tucked into a pair of black knee high boots and are held up with a brown belt with a large red shuriken on the silver buckle.<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote|A man among men who places a great importance on duty and sympathy, and overflows with sincerity and chivalry. For better or for worse, he is often impulsive, but when it comes to the way of the ninja, he is idolized by his subordinates.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/bang.php Bang Shishigami]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/bang Bang Shishigami]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Bang Shishigami===<br />
''A man among men, who places above all, loyalty, sympathy and courage. He is the leader of his ninja clan, serving his master, Tenjo of the Ikaruga Federation.<br />
<br />
''The scar on his face was left by Jin of the NOL, during the Ikaruga Civil War. At the same time, Bang loses his one and only master, Lord Tenjo. Though filled with despair, he swore to himself that he would follow Lord Tenjo’s final words, ‘No matter what, do not hate the Librarium. Do not think of revenge.’ Thus, Bang focuses all of his energy on rescuing the refugees of Ikaruga. <br />
<br />
''He currently resides in what is known as Ronin-Gai of Kagutsuchi, planning the reconstruction of his motherland, Ikaruga. To raise the necessary funds for such a feat, as well as serve justice to the world, he becomes a ‘Vigilante,’ picking off bounties whenever he can. Now, he is after the most notorious of them all, Ragna.<br />
<br />
''His hit-blooded nature and over-the-top personality is hardly what one might expect from a ninja, but once in the heat of battle, he is quick on his feet and mind, never losing his cool, executing decisions with precision.<br />
<br />
''Upon hearing rumors of Tenjo’s true ‘heir’ from Valkenhayn, he sets off on a quest to find him. But during his quest he learns of Tenjo’s dying wish from Platinum, and accordingly heads for his true home, Ikaruga,<br />
<br />
''There, Bang learns that the 55’ Nail is in fact a Nox Nyctores – the Phoenix Rettenjo, and that there was still an unearthed conspiracy surrounding Tenjo’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #009''</ref><br />
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{{Character Tabs|Bang Shishigami}}<br />
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| nameJp =シシガミ=バング<br />
| nameEn =Bang Shishigami<br />
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| name =Bang Shishigami<br />
| birthday =January 1<br />
| species =Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tsuyoshi_Koyama|Tsuyoshi Koyama]] (Japanese) <br/>[[wikipedia:Tony_Oliver|Tony Oliver]] (English, CT-CS2) <br/>[[wikipedia:Steve_Kramer_(actor)|Steve Kramer]] (English, CSEX-CPEX)<br />
| blood =B<br />
| height =192cm<br />
| weight =105kg<br />
| hair =Brown<br />
| eye =Amber<br />
| drive =Burning Heat<br />
| birthplace =Wadatsumi<br />
| like =Hot springs<br />
| dislike =Evil<br />
| hobby =Training, thinking of names for his special moves<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Ikaruga Federation]]<br />
|Titles =Ninja of Love and Justice<br />
| Music = [[Gale]], [[Gale|II]], [[Gale|Reppu]] <br/> [[Omae no Tettsui ni Kugi wo Ute]] <br/> [[Bang!Bang!Bigbang! -Seigi Jōtō! Hīrō Tōjō!]]<br />
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| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Fortune favors the bold]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]''<br />
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'''Bang Shishigami''' (シシガミ=バング) is the leader of the [[ninja]] from the [[Ikaruga Federation]]. He once wielded the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]], and is a former pupil of [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]]. In the aftermath of the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Bang led the people of Ikaruga to form [[Roningai]].<br />
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Bang is one of twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Bang is a tall, muscular man with tanned skin, amber eyes and long, brown scruffy hair that he keeps in a ponytail secured with a red hair-tie. He has a large X-shaped scar on his face, which was inflicted upon him by Jin Kisaragi during the Ikaruga Civil War.<br />
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He wears a customized ninja outfit consisting of a very short, long sleeved dark green jacket with no shirt underneath; it has the symbol of Ikaruga on the front and back of it, over the top of it, he wears a long red scarf, as well as metal gauntlets and black fingerless gloves on his arms and hands. He also wears dark green hakama pants that expose his thighs, partly revealing the red fundoshi underneath, they are tucked into a pair of black knee high boots and are held up with a brown belt with a large red shuriken on the silver buckle.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|A man among men who places a great importance on duty and sympathy, and overflows with sincerity and chivalry. For better or for worse, he is often impulsive, but when it comes to the way of the ninja, he is idolized by his subordinates.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/bang.php Bang Shishigami]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/bang Bang Shishigami]''</ref>}}<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Bang Shishigami===<br />
''A man among men, who places above all, loyalty, sympathy and courage. He is the leader of his ninja clan, serving his master, Tenjo of the Ikaruga Federation.<br />
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''The scar on his face was left by Jin of the NOL, during the Ikaruga Civil War. At the same time, Bang loses his one and only master, Lord Tenjo. Though filled with despair, he swore to himself that he would follow Lord Tenjo’s final words, ‘No matter what, do not hate the Librarium. Do not think of revenge.’ Thus, Bang focuses all of his energy on rescuing the refugees of Ikaruga. <br />
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''He currently resides in what is known as Ronin-Gai of Kagutsuchi, planning the reconstruction of his motherland, Ikaruga. To raise the necessary funds for such a feat, as well as serve justice to the world, he becomes a ‘Vigilante,’ picking off bounties whenever he can. Now, he is after the most notorious of them all, Ragna.<br />
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''His hit-blooded nature and over-the-top personality is hardly what one might expect from a ninja, but once in the heat of battle, he is quick on his feet and mind, never losing his cool, executing decisions with precision.<br />
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''Upon hearing rumors of Tenjo’s true ‘heir’ from Valkenhayn, he sets off on a quest to find him. But during his quest he learns of Tenjo’s dying wish from Platinum, and accordingly heads for his true home, Ikaruga,<br />
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''There, Bang learns that the 55’ Nail is in fact a Nox Nyctores – the Phoenix Rettenjo, and that there was still an unearthed conspiracy surrounding Tenjo’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #009''</ref><br />
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{{Character Tabs|Jin Kisaragi}}<br />
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| nameEn =Jin Kisaragi<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
| Music =[[Lust SIN]], [[Lust SIN|II]], [[Lust SIN|LA]] <br/> [[Under Heaven Destruction]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|II]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|LA]] <br/> [[Imperial Code]], [[Imperial Code|II]] <br/> [[Childish Killer]], [[Childish Killer|II]], [[Childish Killer|Cross Line]] <br/> [[Bloodline]]<br />
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| appmanga =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]''<br />
| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Evergreen Eyes]]'' <br/> ''[[purgatory hell]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]'' <br/> ''[[Scarlet Rose]]''<br />
| appdrama =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold trimmings and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold trimmings, that turns black at the end of the outer part, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings and which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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{{Character Tabs|Jin Kisaragi}}<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
| Music =[[Lust SIN]], [[Lust SIN|II]], [[Lust SIN|LA]] <br/> [[Under Heaven Destruction]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|II]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|LA]] <br/> [[Imperial Code]], [[Imperial Code|II]] <br/> [[Childish Killer]], [[Childish Killer|II]], [[Childish Killer|Cross Line]] <br/> [[Bloodline]]<br />
| appgames =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' <br />
| appmanga =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]''<br />
| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Evergreen Eyes]]'' <br/> ''[[purgatory hell]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]'' <br/> ''[[Scarlet Rose]]''<br />
| appdrama =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold trimmings and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold trimmings, that turns black at the end of the outer part, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings and which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold trimmings and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
| Music =[[Lust SIN]], [[Lust SIN|II]], [[Lust SIN|LA]] <br/> [[Under Heaven Destruction]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|II]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|LA]] <br/> [[Imperial Code]], [[Imperial Code|II]] <br/> [[Childish Killer]], [[Childish Killer|II]], [[Childish Killer|Cross Line]] <br/> [[Bloodline]]<br />
| appgames =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' <br />
| appmanga =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]''<br />
| appnovel =''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift — Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift — Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''<br />
| appshort =''[[Evergreen Eyes]]'' <br/> ''[[purgatory hell]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]'' <br/> ''[[Scarlet Rose]]''<br />
| appdrama =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold accents and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold accents, that turns black at the end of the outer part, while the inner part remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents and which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
<br />
While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
<br />
In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold accents and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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===Military Academy===<br />
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====<br />
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.<br />
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After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref><br />
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The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref><br />
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Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> <br />
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Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref><br />
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Later that year, Jin graduated.<br />
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===Ikaruga Civil War===<br />
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====<br />
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In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref><br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], ordering the Kisaragi heir to arrest her on grounds of treason. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref> He talked to the Colonel, letting her know that he was going to cut her down, remembering the deaths of the Ninth Squadron, Grimwood's execution, and Karenjina's torture. The two began fighting while Mai battled the numerous Fuzzy. Eventually, Mai launched her [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]], the [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] towards Meifang, puncturing a large hole in her shoulder - Jin followed up by freezing parts of her, yet it was not enough to take the Colonel down. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 17''</ref><br />
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Jin lost sight of both Mai and Meifang as the former created a [[Phantom Field]]. The Colonel was defeated and Jin left with Taro pursuing him. He was reunited with Akane and Taro for a brief moment aboard an Ars Magus vessel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref><br />
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===purgatory hell===<br />
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.<br />
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The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref><br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref><br />
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Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Memorable Church''</ref><br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>}}<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref><br />
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Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref><br />
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With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref><br />
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After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref><br />
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Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref><br />
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The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>''Inside-Games, [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Interview with Toshimichi Mori]''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
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| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold accents and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black form-fitting full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold accents, that turns black at the end of the outer part, while the lining remains completely blue, these sleeves reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, they also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents and which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold accents and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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===Military Academy===<br />
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====<br />
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.<br />
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After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref><br />
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The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref><br />
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Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> <br />
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Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref><br />
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Later that year, Jin graduated.<br />
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===Ikaruga Civil War===<br />
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====<br />
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In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref><br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], ordering the Kisaragi heir to arrest her on grounds of treason. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref> He talked to the Colonel, letting her know that he was going to cut her down, remembering the deaths of the Ninth Squadron, Grimwood's execution, and Karenjina's torture. The two began fighting while Mai battled the numerous Fuzzy. Eventually, Mai launched her [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]], the [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] towards Meifang, puncturing a large hole in her shoulder - Jin followed up by freezing parts of her, yet it was not enough to take the Colonel down. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 17''</ref><br />
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Jin lost sight of both Mai and Meifang as the former created a [[Phantom Field]]. The Colonel was defeated and Jin left with Taro pursuing him. He was reunited with Akane and Taro for a brief moment aboard an Ars Magus vessel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref><br />
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===purgatory hell===<br />
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.<br />
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The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref><br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref><br />
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Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Memorable Church''</ref><br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>}}<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref><br />
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Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref><br />
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With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref><br />
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After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref><br />
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Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref><br />
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The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>''Inside-Games, [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Interview with Toshimichi Mori]''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
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| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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| appdrama =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold accents and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold accents and black cuffs which reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, these detached sleeves also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents and which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold accents and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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===Military Academy===<br />
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====<br />
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.<br />
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After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref><br />
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The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref><br />
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Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> <br />
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Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref><br />
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Later that year, Jin graduated.<br />
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===Ikaruga Civil War===<br />
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====<br />
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In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref><br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], ordering the Kisaragi heir to arrest her on grounds of treason. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref> He talked to the Colonel, letting her know that he was going to cut her down, remembering the deaths of the Ninth Squadron, Grimwood's execution, and Karenjina's torture. The two began fighting while Mai battled the numerous Fuzzy. Eventually, Mai launched her [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]], the [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] towards Meifang, puncturing a large hole in her shoulder - Jin followed up by freezing parts of her, yet it was not enough to take the Colonel down. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 17''</ref><br />
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Jin lost sight of both Mai and Meifang as the former created a [[Phantom Field]]. The Colonel was defeated and Jin left with Taro pursuing him. He was reunited with Akane and Taro for a brief moment aboard an Ars Magus vessel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref><br />
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===purgatory hell===<br />
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.<br />
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The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref><br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref><br />
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Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Memorable Church''</ref><br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>}}<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref><br />
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Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref><br />
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With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref><br />
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After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref><br />
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Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref><br />
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The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>''Inside-Games, [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Interview with Toshimichi Mori]''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with gold accents and a red lining, a sleeveless white tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves, as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves with gold accents, which reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders, these detached sleeves also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents and which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit, with black cuffs, gold accents and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold accents. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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===Military Academy===<br />
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====<br />
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.<br />
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After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref><br />
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The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref><br />
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Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> <br />
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Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref><br />
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Later that year, Jin graduated.<br />
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===Ikaruga Civil War===<br />
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====<br />
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In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref><br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], ordering the Kisaragi heir to arrest her on grounds of treason. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref> He talked to the Colonel, letting her know that he was going to cut her down, remembering the deaths of the Ninth Squadron, Grimwood's execution, and Karenjina's torture. The two began fighting while Mai battled the numerous Fuzzy. Eventually, Mai launched her [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]], the [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] towards Meifang, puncturing a large hole in her shoulder - Jin followed up by freezing parts of her, yet it was not enough to take the Colonel down. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 17''</ref><br />
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Jin lost sight of both Mai and Meifang as the former created a [[Phantom Field]]. The Colonel was defeated and Jin left with Taro pursuing him. He was reunited with Akane and Taro for a brief moment aboard an Ars Magus vessel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref><br />
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===purgatory hell===<br />
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.<br />
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The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref><br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref><br />
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Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Memorable Church''</ref><br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>}}<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref><br />
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Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref><br />
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With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref><br />
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After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref><br />
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Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref><br />
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The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>''Inside-Games, [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Interview with Toshimichi Mori]''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the enemy to the entire world... The Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge."}}<br />
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| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tomokazu Sugita|Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Rina Satō|Rina Satō]] (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:Patrick Seitz|Patrick Seitz]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Caitlin Glass|Caitlin Glass]] (English, young)<br />
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| height =185 cm<br />
| weight =78kg<br />
| hair =White<br />
| eye =Green (left eye), red (right eye)<br />
| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
| team =Independent<br />
|Titles =Grim Reaper (死神)<br/> Central Fiction <br/> Man of the Azure<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring, and his chest has a small, black, half-sun-shaped tattoo, with the inscription -No.5- above it. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription. Towards the end of his life in the BlazBlue world, due to overusing the Azure Grimoire, the right side of his body had become corrupted, leaving even half his face covered in black with bright red veins.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple silver plates fastened on the arms and sides. Attached to the jacket are two black belts with silver buckles that wrap around the top of his jacket and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, long-sleeved black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously suppress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white belts; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| birthday =March 3rd<br />
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| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring, and his chest has a small, black, half-sun-shaped tattoo, with the inscription -No.5- above it. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple silver plates fastened on the arms and sides. Attached to the jacket are two black belts with silver buckles that wrap around the top of his jacket and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, long-sleeved black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously surpress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white belts; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tomokazu Sugita|Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Rina Satō|Rina Satō]] (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:Patrick Seitz|Patrick Seitz]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Caitlin Glass|Caitlin Glass]] (English, young)<br />
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| weight =78kg<br />
| hair =White<br />
| eye =Green (left eye), red (right eye)<br />
| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
| team =Independent<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring, and his chest has a small, black, half-sun-shaped tattoo, with the inscription -No.5- above it. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple metallic fixtures on the arms and sides. Attached to the jacket are two black belts with silver buckles that wrap around the top of his jacket and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, long-sleeved black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously surpress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white belts; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
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| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green, studded earring, and his chest has a small, black, half-sun-shaped tattoo, with the inscription -No.5- above it. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple metallic fixtures on the arms and sides. Attached to the jacket are two black belts with silver buckles that wrap around the top of his jacket and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, sleeveless black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously surpress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white belts; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the enemy to the entire world... The Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge."}}<br />
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| name =Ragna the Bloodedge<br />
| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tomokazu Sugita|Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Rina Satō|Rina Satō]] (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:Patrick Seitz|Patrick Seitz]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Caitlin Glass|Caitlin Glass]] (English, young)<br />
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| height =185 cm<br />
| weight =78kg<br />
| hair =White<br />
| eye =Green (left eye), red (right eye)<br />
| drive =[[Soul Eater]] (gameplay) <br/> None (lore)<br />
| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
| team =Independent<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular young man, with spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green studded earring and his chest has a small black half sun shaped tattoo with the inscription -No.5- above it. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple metallic fixtures on the arms and sides. Attached to the jacket are two black belts with silver buckles that wrap around the top of his jacket and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, sleeveless black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously surpress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white belts; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
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| birthplace =Unknown<br />
| like =Tentama udon, his silver bracelet<br />
| dislike =Ghosts, the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]<br />
| hobby =Cooking<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall and muscular young man, with spiky white hair, a pitch black right arm and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum heterochromia]; in Ragna's case his left eye is green, while his right eye is red. These distinguishing features are a side effect caused by the Azure Grimoire when it replaced his lost arm. His left ear has a green studded earring and his chest has a small black half sun shaped tattoo with the inscription -No.5- above it. This symbol also appears on parts of his clothing, but without the inscription.<br />
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Ragna's usual outfit consists of a red, long-sleeved jacket with padded shoulders and multiple metallic fixtures on the arms and sides. Attached to the jacket are two black belts with silver buckles that wrap around the top of his jacket and intersect at the back, they are connected to his shoulder pads by small gold buttons. On the back of his jacket are a set of two red straps with silver tips hanging from it, which reach down to his ankles. Underneath the jacket is a simple, sleeveless black shirt with a white trim. He also wears a pair of black gloves which have [[seithr regulators]] on the back of them, as well as a black hakama, two large black belts with silver belt buckles and a pair of red boots with steel toecaps.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury|Celica A. Mercury's]] presence and her ability to unconsciously surpress seithr. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist. His right arm, which also didn't work due to Celica, was covered in several black and white belts; these partially obscured the grimoire and the regulator on his hand, and were secured at the top of his arm with a golden buckle.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had spiky blond hair and green eyes, and wore a white shirt with black trousers and black shoes.<br />
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While training under Jubei as a teenager, Ragna wore a red and black sleeveless turtle neck top, with a tight black shirt underneath it. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt, just like during his time as Bloodedge, Ragna's Azure Grimoire was covered in belts secured with golden buckles.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. Instead of his usual jacket, Ragna wore a crimson zip hoodie with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of Dead Spike on a triangular white badge. He also wore swimming trunks with a color gradation from orange to red to black, with a white waistband and black flip flops.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
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| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
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| weight =61kg<br />
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| drive =Frost Bite<br />
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| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
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|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue and gold trimmed NOL coat with a red lining, a white sleeveless tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves, which reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by large silver buttons near his shoulders, these detached sleeves also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue and gold trimmed NOL infantry boots which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and silver metal toes.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit with a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, a white shirt and red tie, as well as a pair of white trousers and the standard blue and gold trimmed NOL infantry boots. On certain occasions he has also wore a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue with a gold trim.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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===Military Academy===<br />
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====<br />
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.<br />
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After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref><br />
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The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref><br />
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Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> <br />
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Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref><br />
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Later that year, Jin graduated.<br />
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===Ikaruga Civil War===<br />
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====<br />
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In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref><br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], ordering the Kisaragi heir to arrest her on grounds of treason. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref> He talked to the Colonel, letting her know that he was going to cut her down, remembering the deaths of the Ninth Squadron, Grimwood's execution, and Karenjina's torture. The two began fighting while Mai battled the numerous Fuzzy. Eventually, Mai launched her [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]], the [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] towards Meifang, puncturing a large hole in her shoulder - Jin followed up by freezing parts of her, yet it was not enough to take the Colonel down. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 17''</ref><br />
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Jin lost sight of both Mai and Meifang as the former created a [[Phantom Field]]. The Colonel was defeated and Jin left with Taro pursuing him. He was reunited with Akane and Taro for a brief moment aboard an Ars Magus vessel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref><br />
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===purgatory hell===<br />
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.<br />
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The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref><br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref><br />
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Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Memorable Church''</ref><br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>}}<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref><br />
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Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref><br />
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With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref><br />
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After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref><br />
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Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref><br />
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The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>''Inside-Games, [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Interview with Toshimichi Mori]''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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| name =Rachel Alucard<br />
| birthday =October 31<br />
| species =[[Vampire]]<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Kana Ueda|Kana Ueda]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Mela Lee|Mela Lee]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (English, CS2 Arcade Mode)<br />
| blood =Unknown<br />
| height =145cm<br />
| weight =31kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Red<br />
| drive =Silpheed<br />
| birthplace =Transylvania <br />
| like =Time, Meissen teacup, mill crêpe, financiers <br />
| dislike =Boredom, bell peppers<br />
| hobby =<br />
| team =[[Alucard Clan]]<br />
|Titles =Crimson Vampire <br/> Amatsumugi <br/> The Rosen Princess <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXREVifLVBM Character Introduction Trailer #2]''</ref><br />
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'''Rachel Alucard''' (レイチェル=アルカード) is a [[vampire]], former [[Onlooker]], and head of the [[Alucard Clan]] of vampires. She is the daughter of [[Clavis Alucard]], and watches over the world from the [[Alucard Castle]] alongside her butler [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. Rachel wields the [[Sankishin]]: [[Tsukuyomi Unit]], and has no [[Eye of the Hunter|life-force value]]. She is constantly followed by her familiars - [[Nago]] and [[Gii]].<br />
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She is one of the original twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Rachel is a pale skinned girl with red eyes, and long blonde hair tied into twin tails with black ribbons, which resemble rabbit ears when done up. Despite looking like a young girl, due to being a vampire, Rachel is much older than she appears.<br />
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She wears a black knee-length gothic-themed dress with bell sleeves and a matching skirt. Over this she wears a shawl in the same color as her dress. A large red ribbon sits in the front of the dress with white frills under both the skirt and the sleeves. On top of the skirt are large red wings which can extend and contract according to Rachel's will. Underneath the dress, Rachel wears a sleeveless white ruffled shirt, a matching set of white bloomers and a pair of large, black, knee high, heel-less platform boots with red laces. The dress has a prominent cross motif with red crosses with a white outline appearing on several parts, specifically adorning the hem of the sleeves, the front of the skirt and on the shawl.<br />
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During the time of the Dark War, Rachel looked physically younger, closer in appearance to a six year old child. Her outfit was similar to that of her modern day self, with the exception of her dress having a large red cross on the front of her dress and instead wearing white socks and black shoes.<br />
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When using the Tsukuyomi Unit, her eyes take on a glowing amber color.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Refined, intelligent, and quiet yet arrogant, domineering, and self-centered, she rarely travels without Gii and Nago to accompany her. She treats them roughly; especially Gii, who always seems to be on the brink of death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/rachel.php Rachel Alucard]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/rachel Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Contrary to her elegant and graceful appearance, Rachel is often overbearing and rude - delivering rapid, yet complex insults. She is righteously proud at times, boasting of her formidable power, and is known to bully Gii relentlessly, using him as a conductor for her infrequent bursts of rage. She enjoys teasing [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Hakumen]], but is known to greatly respect the both of them. Additionally, she is heavily implied to be in love with Ragna.<br />
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Despite these characteristics, Rachel is undeniably wise, having knowledge and wisdom that surpasses most of the cast. She put her life in great danger to ensure that the timeloops would be broken and that [[Doomsday]] would be stopped. The people she treats with respect are often the ones who have earned it, such as [[Celica A. Mercury]], Valkenhayn, [[Jubei]], [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and eventually, [[Noel Vermillion]]. Although she may come off as domineering at times, Rachel cares far more greatly for the world and its people than she will let anyone know.<br />
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Even though she is a vampire, Rachel detests partaking in the consumption of blood, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. However, she does enjoy drinking tea and sitting her rose-filled garden with Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn as company.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Rachel was born to Clavis Alucard, although the circumstances concerning her birth remain unknown. She was doted on her by her father and his butler, Valkenhayn. She became acquainted with [[Tomonori]] and [[Jubei]] as they came under her father's servitude, and she spent a great deal of time in the [[Alucard Castle]]. From a seemingly early age, Rachel had developed a complete mastery over [[sorcery]].<br />
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===Dark War===<br />
====Phase 0, Phase Shift 1, Phase Shift 2, Phase Shift 3, Phase Shift 4====<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Phase_Shift_1_Novel_Illustration_07.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Scolding]]<br />
In the January of 2106, Rachel watched Tomonori battle against [[Kazuma Kval]] in the [[Magister's City of Ishana]]. She teleported next to him on the top of a building's spire. She chuckled at him, calling him an "uninteresting man", noting that he had gone against Clavis' orders and tried to kill Kazuma, not observe him. She stretched out her hand and teleported him back to the Alucard Castle. There, she sat on a sofa and drank black tea as she watched Tomonori turn his back on Clavis and Valkenhayn.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref><br />
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===Scarlet Rose===<br />
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After the events of the [[Dark War]], Rachel slept to gain knowledge and regain lost power. She slept for over 50 years until she finally awoke. She called for Valkenhayn, noting that he had grown older since the last time she had seen him. She apologized for giving the [[lycanthrope]] a difficult life, but took up his offer to a cup of tea. Valkenhayn dressed her and told her that [[Relius Clover]] had been seen again and that Jubei was currently hunting him down.<br />
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Hearing that three children had been adopted by Celica A. Mercury, Rachel travelled to the woods nearby the nun's [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]]. There she watched as Celica and the children searched for strawberries. She attracted the attention of the young girl, [[Saya]], but she could only feel Rachel's presence. Once they had left, Rachel whispered her wonders towards what conclusion Ragna the Bloodedge would bring to her; she then left the woods.<br />
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===Endless Waltz===<br />
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Rachel recalled the first time she met properly met Ragna and the events that unfolded that night in the first timeline.<br />
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She left for Celica A. Mercury's church after briefly saying farewell to Valkenhayn. Arriving at the church a few seconds later, she was met with a fierce rain and the destroyed church that was set ablaze by [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Near her feet laid a young, dying Ragna, his right arm cut off by [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Rachel quickly cast a spell that swallowed Ragna whole, before he had time to scream. Inside the hole, Rachel drank his blood, stopping the bleeding and allowing Ragna time to live. Ragna scanned the room and touched the [[Azure Grimoire]] that lay in the corner. Rachel soon departed after comments by Nago and Gii, leaving Ragna alive and transported back to the ruins of the church, having saved his life.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Witnessing that Ragna, [[Mai Natsume]], [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Taro Sasaga'e]], [[Shiori Kirihito]], and [[Bell]] were surrounded by the Zero Squadron and [[Meifang Lapislazuli]], Rachel performed a massive [[teleportation spell|teleport]], evacuating the group out of their predicament. Ragna's behaviour started to annoy her, so Rachel ordered Valkenhayn to throw him away to any location. She then began talking with Jubei about Bell, confirming that Mai was not an [[Observer]] and that she looks forward to how all their fates unravel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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In the lower levels of the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]], Rachel encountered Ragna; teleporting in front of him and gesturing towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City.<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of a clan of bloodsucking vampires, the Alucard. Although she is the "head," she lives alone within the spacious castle she inherited, along with the black cat Nago and the red bat Gii. She hates boredom, so she leaves her castle to search for entertainment.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/rachel.html Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Rachel teleported to the [[Hanging Gardens]] of the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi alongside Nago and Gii. Having briefly contemplated the past and the last time she visited the area, Rachel teleported in front of Ragna, startling the young man. Typical of her nature, she began to easily belittle the Grim Reaper, taking great delight in his reactions; although this was short lived as she directed him toward his objective. Turning, she greeted Hakumen, although the conversation served as little more than trivial banter between the two as Rachel chastised humanity’s lust for the [[Azure]]. As Hakumen left, the young vampire turned her attention elsewhere.<br />
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Later in the evening, Rachel teleported beside a melee between Ragna and Valkenhayn. Brandishing more insults to Ragna before ordering Nago and Gii to be silent, Rachel ordered Valkenhayn give her an explanation for his appearance in the city, finding herself to be satisfied at his response. Rachel then teleported the group back to the Alucard Castle. There, Rachel and Ragna began to fight, although the former hardly exhausted any energy doing so, and resigned herself to a cup of tea brewed by her servant. She then began to criticise Ragna, calling him weak, but congratulating him on being “marginally” stronger than before. However, she begged him to not give up before teleporting him in front of Kagutsuchi’s [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] branch. Watching from afar, Rachel teleported down to the branch in front of Noel Vermillion, preventing her from advancing any further. Noel was not spared from Rachel’s razor sharp tongue as the vampire easily made a verbal assault on her person, and ultimately stopped her from advancing.<br />
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Once Noel had saved Ragna from [[Nu-13]], Rachel teleported to the basement of the NOL branch where the [[cauldron]] lay. She told Ragna about Noel’s origins, and how she was now the [[Eye of the Azure]]. After explaining that Noel would inherit the true Azure, which was stronger than Ragna’s, Rachel confessed that she could not foretell what happened next, but also congratulated the young man on “performing brilliantly”. She teleported atop of Kagutsuchi, and activated the Tsukuyomi to prevent the destruction of the city that would be caused by a blast from [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]]. Unfortunately, Rachel arrived too late to the basement as Noel had already accidentally Observed Terumi, causing his existence in the world to become true. Rachel prevented Ragna from attacking the monstrous being and contacted [[Kokonoe]] shortly after he had left, asking if she had bore witness to what had happened.<br />
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===Trigger Shift===<br />
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Instead of teleporting them outside the ruins of the NOL branch, Rachel swiftly departed from the cauldron, opting to return home instead. She decided to visit the same wooden prison that held Terumi for the short time before he was released. Rachel questioned whether [[Nine the Phantom|Nine's]] decision to release Terumi was wise to make. Valkenhayn appeared next to her and the two talked until a buzz rang, signalling that [[Takamagahara]] wanted to speak to the young vampire.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of the prestigious vampire clan "Alucard." Although she has carefully watched over the "Closed World" for ages, after the previous incident, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] gave the world the opportunity to move again. Determined to settle matters with her bitter enemy Terumi by her own hands, she begins to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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Upon conversing with Takamagahara, Rachel lost her ability to Observe. She returned to the castle with significantly less power, dreading the return of Terumi. She thought about the movement in Takamagahara and was surprised that Terumi returned so soon. When Valkenhayn asked what she intended to do, Rachel replied with "Nothing." Before going to depart again, she asked him if he'd do her a favor. He agreed and she left, heading to [[Sector Seven|Sector Seven's]] confinement chamber. The room radiated sorcery and in the center of it all, Hakumen sat silently. Rachel demanded he gets up immediately and he complied once she threatened to fill him with "animals' leavings and spoiled food". She informed him of the impending threat and the "[[Continuum Shift|continuum shift]]", vaguely mentioning that things had already changed. The two agreed to meet in Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Rachel went on ahead and entered a restaurant while waiting. Inside, Ragna and [[Platinum the Trinity]] were eating lunch together. Rachel quietly stormed out, furious that Ragna was with someone. She waited outside for a little longer and was questioned by Nago as to why she didn't just transport Hakumen out with her. She replied by claiming that she didn't owe Hakumen anything and that it would take a lot of energy to transport him out with her. In actuality, it was the weakening of her powers that made it hard to do so. Valkenhayn appeared before her, alerting her that Jin was at the castle, as per her request. As Hakumen still had yet to return, she agreed to go.<br />
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Rachel laughed at Jin for his weaknesses and over-dependency of Ragna. Striking a nerve, Jin became infuriated by her insults and ignored his injuries long enough to fight her. She easily won and summoned Valkenhayn to dispose of him. Secretly, Rachel had Valkenhayn limit the [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa|Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa's]] influence on Jin. Later on, she transported Jin to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi without alerting him to the limit on his [[Nox Nyctores]].<br />
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After waiting at the castle, Rachel went to meet Hakumen. He was surprised by something he saw and demanded answers. She replied by telling him that she's not sure what he's talking about, and he commented on Takamagahara moving again. Terumi's return had him worried, but his concerns were cut short by [[Lambda-11|Lambda-11's]] arrival. Rachel teased and taunted the operator behind the [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Device|Prime Field Device]], causing Kokonoe to order the death of the vampire. Sending Hakumen to go pay Terumi a visit, Rachel dealt with Lambda-11 herself.<br />
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After winning the brief fight, Rachel teleported to the NOL branch, meeting [[Litchi Faye-Ling]] who had joined the NOL. Rachel chastised Litchi's decision, claiming that her hands have been "dirtied". She asked about [[Hazama]] and the information that he had passed onto Litchi, although the latter refused to reply, leading to a short brawl. Once Rachel won, she gave Litchi some words of advice and departed.<br />
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On her way, Rachel was stopped by an obscure, mysterious feeling. She felt herself being trapped in a binding circle. [[Izanami]], Phantom, and Relius Clover appeared before her. Trying as hard as she could, Rachel was unable to free herself and was trapped. She was saved by Ragna after he defeated Terumi not long afterwards. In typical form, Rachel refused to thank him, although she was grateful for the rescue. She told him that the only way to save Noel from herself as [[Mu-12]] was to kill her. Ragna, however, managed to save her without anyone dying, but lost his left arm in the process. The [[Izanami|Imperator]] appeared and threatened Rachel.<br />
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At the end, Rachel was seen with Hakumen. He told her that she and Jubei had grown soft and weak, walking away in frustration. Rachel wished for Ragna to be strong, brave and never give up, no matter what the altered future may hold.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Rachel Alucard, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, the wielder of the Sankishin "Tsukuyomi Unit," and a vampire said to have lived thousands of years. The [[Onlooker|Observer]] beings to move again in order to stop a plan involving the highest official in the NOL, the "Imperator."<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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A month after the [[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift|''Continuum Shift'']], Rachel found Ragna near the charred site of Celica’s old church while watching from the skies. She descended and spoke to him for the first time since the end of the phenomenon event, but her words sparked a fight between the two that the vampire easily won. His question about [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]] caught her off guard, but confessed that she knew little about it - although she told Ragna everything she knew did know, and further divulged information on Hades: Izanami, who then appeared before them.<br />
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Phantom’s Gravity Seed brought Rachel, Nago, and Gii to their knees in front of the Imperator. She could only watch while Izanami easily subdued the Grim Reaper, but was freed once the Imperator left. Rachel struggled to rise but greeted [[Taokaka]] as she came to meet them, and later found and greeted [[Torakaka]] as well. The vampire recalled that the old [[Kaka]] village lay nearby and asked that Ragna be taken there, but not before warning Ragna that the scars caused by [[sorcery]] can transcend time and space, meaning he will be affected no matter what phenomena may occur.<br />
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She promptly teleported away to Hakumen's side, where she invited him for tea. He declined, but they continued nonetheless to discuss the identity of Phantom and how to deal with her. Both of them cast aside their vanity to admit that Phantom and her comrades would make her a formidable threat, even for themselves and Jubei. With this, Rachel suggested a plan.<br />
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Rachel teleported near Ragna to remind him that his attitude towards innocents was nothing short of disgusting, then teleported away from him before he could apologize. Watching from above as Ragna was beaten by [[Kagura Mutsuki]], Rachel and [[Amane Nishiki]] began to talk the two below them. Amane warned her about getting too involved before resuming his pursuit of [[Carl Clover]].<br />
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She would later teleport to the basement of the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido|5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido's]] NOL branch, where Rachel and Celica were finally reintroduced. She insulted Ragna as he lay incarcerated in the nearby cell. Soon after, Noel joined them and Rachel began to explain "The World” and [[Chrono Phantasma]] to the two girls. She accepted all questions and completed her story on a sad note, before asking Kokonoe to improve her eavesdropping and teleporting away. She would join the main group for dinner, where she criticized Ragna for his lack of table etiquette and complimented [[Hibiki Kohaku]] for his exceptional cooking skills, while also entrusting him with the decision of what tea to prepare for her. Kagura introduced himself to Rachel, and his flattery earned her liking.<br />
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When Noel created [[The Realm]], Rachel entered to tutor her on how to manage the Power of the Eye and to explain how the space was born. When she was summoned by Noel’s consciousness, Rachel asked her if she could accept herself. Noel's answer more than satisfied Rachel. She asked that Noel accept her Azure; however, the two were interrupted by Hazama, who had managed to enter The Realm thanks to a hole Rachel had left upon her entrance. Rachel was left behind when Terumi took Noel elsewhere in The Realm, but she managed to leave and bring Noel’s consciousness back to the normal world.<br />
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The Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge came around on the following day and Rachel watched calmly while placing actual bets on each round with Celica. She complemented Kagura on his ability to pull together such an event and betted on [[Bullet]], not having anticipated that [[Azrael]] would be her opponent's replacement. She prevented Kagura from switching in with Ragna during his beating by the Genocider and threw Gii in front of Azrael’s aimed fist towards Celica. Rachel silently congratulated Ragna on his ability to control the Azure Grimoire and prevent it from eroding his soul any further. In the medical bay, Celica thanked Rachel for stopping Azrael’s assault on her, but the vampire’s sharp tongue remained straight and true. The revelation from Ragna that he would stop using the Azure Grimoire caused her to invite them to the cauldron in Ibukido, under the condition that they bring Noel with them.<br />
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At the cauldron with Ragna, Celica, and Noel, Rachel placed additional protections on Noel to prevent further interference with her consciousness from the nearby caskets, explaining that their thoughts were interfering with Noel’s. Pleased with Noel’s dedication, Rachel told Ragna that he was to be sent back in time to the first timeline, so that he could solidify the timeline; although Noel’s Observation would be pushed to its limit and Celica’s memory would be strained. Finally, Rachel placed the Tsukuyomi Unit upon Ragna so that he could safely arrive in the past. They succeeded in sending him back, but Rachel lost her status as an Observer, instead becoming an Onlooker without any sorcery power. This event became known as the [[Time for Decision]], an important event that cost Rachel the majority of her remaining power.<br />
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A few hours later, Ragna returned from his journey to the past, his memory scrambled. Rachel accepted his thanks for sending him back, but Rachel soon realized how great a sacrifice she had made. Amane arrived a short while later as he had told Valkenhayn about Rachel’s location, leaving once the latter man had arrived. She thought kindly of Amane’s guidance and asked that Valkenhayn escort her back to her castle.<br />
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Intruding in Kagura’s office, she and Valkenhayn introduced themselves while also offering advice to the group. Rachel reminded them all that [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] had intended to use the Lynchpin as a last resort in a time when Celica wasn’t around, and argued that another method would be possible with the Nox Nyctores [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]]. When the main group had left, Kokonoe told Rachel and Kagura that Izanami’s [[Phenomenon Intervention|intervention]] had stopped with Rachel, further confirming that the Takamagahara System had been demolished. She remained in the room even once [[Izayoi]] and Jin had entered.<br />
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Rachel directed Jin and Hakumen to cut the base of the [[Monolith]]. She further ordered Valkenhayn to assist [[Bang Shishigami]] with his battle against Relius, and then ordered Bang to hammer the Rettenjo into the Lynchpin - a plan possible thanks to [[Iron Tager]] who teleported both parties above the Monolith. The Lynchpin subsequently fell into the tower. Rachel’s final orders were to ask that Ragna activate the Azure Grimoire and confront Take-Mikazuchi. [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]] was summoned into the world thanks to Doomsday, but Rachel prevented any damage to it by using Tsukuyomi; leaving both Tsukuyomi and the [[Embryo]] floating above the ruins of Ibukido. Izanami and Rachel discussed their ideals above the sky, with Rachel saying she would give life to the former Imperator, while the latter wished to give her death.<br />
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Rachel caught Tsubaki Yayoi alone and punching a wall and gave her some advice. Then she asked Tsubaki to kill Ragna if she should ever find him. If Tsubaki failed and Ragna happened to expire of his own accord, then Rachel implored Tsubaki to kill her with the [[Immortal Breaker]] in order to eradicate the evil within Ragna.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|Once an [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, and the current head of the Alucard family. Although she lost most of her power from continuously interfering with the world, she once again begins to move in order to stop the Imperator's conspiracy. She searches for "Ragna," who should be somewhere in this world.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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The vampire found Noel in Ibukido, and began watching her – she was unable to sense the power of the Godslayer radiating from her and told Noel herself, wondering if it had been severed from her. She was instantly teleported alongside Noel outside of the facility to Amaterasu by Izanami and tried to stop Noel from Observing the Embryo, but it was too late and both of them were taken inside it. Rachel became one of the [[chosen]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 004–006''</ref><br />
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When Rachel awoke, it was inside a version of the Alucard Castle. Her memories were unaffected and she was greeted by Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn. She had noticed that their memories were altered, but the pieces of them would not fit properly which left some memories conflicting with others. She left after smacking Gii across the room for an inappropriate comment. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007, Sub Scenario 002''</ref> She later found herself captured and in a cell next to Ragna. She chastised him for his memory loss <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 024''</ref>, and watched as he was interrogated by Hazama. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Ragna opened her cell once he was freed due to the lack of soldiers around him to enforce his restraints. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> Rachel navigated her way to the [[Kagutsuchi Port]] and was met by Amane, who warned her of how much she was intervening in the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She watched the Grim Reaper battle Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref><br />
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As with the other chosen, Rachel was transported to a version of Ikaruga inside the Embryo by Nine the Phantom. Valkenhayn found her and she asked him to find out who the chosen were and what they were doing as she lost the power to teleport – he agreed and she began to venture across the distorted landscape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 005, Chapter 038, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> [[Naoto Kurogane]] eventually found her, and mistook her for [[Raquel Alucard]]. Rachel immediately recognised that his existence was identical to Ragna’s and they began to fight, but she was not strong enough to best him. Valkenhayn came to her rescue, but before he could attack, Naoto was teleported away. The vampire’s servant begged her to stay away from him no matter what. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 052''</ref><br />
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Rachel found Ragna, whose memories had returned, and they talked about the Embryo and any possible way to defeat Izanami. She told him that fighting her would only lead to him becoming berserk again, and that one of the chosen had to defeat Izanami and create a new possibility with their Azure fragment or the world would end. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Both of them were attacked by Azrael, but Ragna was able to repel him. Azrael left them alone after mocking Rachel and her inability to fight and when Ragna was summoned to Izanami’s location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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In Wadatsumi, Rachel watched as Ragna and Kagura fought, feeling sympathy for the former as he walked down a "thorny path". <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 072''</ref> She met Ragna a little later with Valkenhayn by her side. She warned him that he could not take the dreams of all the chosen, and stopped her butler from trying to prevent him from leaving. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref> She met with Kagura and Kokonoe, asking them to help Ragna fulfil his goal, and they agreed, later locating where he would next be placed with Phenomenon Intervention <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078''</ref>. They brought Ragna back to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]]. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that the last few Phenomenon Interventions were caused by [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]], the secret eleventh Nox Nyctores and that it was hidden underneath Sector Seven, inside Nine’s workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Rachel was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop, and listened to the sage’s explanation of the [[Prime Field War]], the world they lived in, and why she created Requiem. Rachel further watched as Ragna defeated Nine. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref><br />
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The workshop was soon assaulted by Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. Rachel could do nothing but watch as Nine finally died using the [[Radiance of Extinguishment]] to delay Doomsday, and was forced to leave Jubei behind fighting Nu while she and the others escaped via her teleportation, which was activated through Celica. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref> They arrived at Celica’s church, which was burnt down in the past. Kokonoe returned to Yabiko and handed Rachel a communicator should something go wrong with Noel or Celica. She was amazed to see Noel navigate the church as if she had lived there. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> She left a little later on to check on the underground of the church, finding a version of the Azure Grimoire still within it. The young vampire had tea with the others a little later on after telling Ragna, Jin, and [[Trinity Glassfille]] of her discovery. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> She went with Noel and Ragna later that night to the location, helping Noel reconnect with her severed soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> When Rachel returned, she learned of Kokonoe’s plan to use Minerva to destroy Requiem <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> and used her teleporter to return to Yabiko after witnessing Celica’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Rachel later listened in on Kokonoe’s explanation of how to take down Izanami and Requiem. She also learned that Noel possessed one half of Saya’s soul and that she was a perfect reflection of [[The Origin]] in the world. She agreed to be taken by Lambda to the frozen space-time but was separated from the rest of the group. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088–089''</ref> When she awoke, she found herself inside a restraining field created by Hazama, which slowly constricted the young vampire whenever she moved. Immobilized, Rachel suffered throughout her torture. Hazama told her about Izanami’s defeat before kicking her and acknowledging that the vampire had suffered enough pain to die over ten times. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref> She was soon rescued by Ragna and Naoto, watching as Hazama jumped into the [[Boundary]] and then helping Ragna, Jin, and Trinity enter the exterior of the Embryo itself so they could rescue Noel from [[Susano’o]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Movie Screenshot 01.png|thumb|right|”Thanks for everything up until now.”]]Outside the Embryo, Ragna told Rachel of his desire to “end the dream of God”. He picked her up and hugged her as he thanked the vampire for everything she had done for him, before erasing her memories of him. Rachel was passed to Valkenhayn <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref> and the pair eventually returned to seithr, awakening in the new world Ragna would later create. There, she visited a makeshift grave for Ragna that used the [[Aramasa]], his sword. She did not remember who exactly he was, but vowed to search for him. A mysterious individual formerly known as Tsubaki Yayoi came to the grave site to kill her, but ultimately decided to let her suffer the hell of "possibility" for her hope. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
===Bloodedge Experience - Part 1===<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Bloodedge_Experience_Part_1_Novel_illustration_04.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Bloodedge Experience]]<br />
Rachel used Phenomenon Intervention and found herself in the middle of [[Shin Kawahama City]], Japan. Time froze and she found Naoto Kurogane. Rachel looked at the boy from a distance - he had yet to become the young man she met in the Embryo. She attempted to say something to him, but disappeared as quickly as she had arrived.<ref>''BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 1 - Contact''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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As a vampire, Rachel possesses some of their signature abilities, such as being able to regenerate most wounds inflicted upon her and the ability to turn humans into her kind. Her [[Drive]] is '''Silpheed''', which allows her complete control of the wind, being able to conjure slight breezes to deadly storms and whirlwinds. Her Drive is also used to help make her fly through the air. Her Drive is further amplified by both her mastery over sorcery and [[magic]], which she often uses to summons bolts of lightning or teleport, on which there seemed to be little limit on how many she could transfer at one point. Additionally, Rachel possesses the ability '''Slave Red''', which lets her take control of someone's mind with a look, giving them one order they cannot refuse. However, this ability has limits, as it was unable to affect Amane Nishiki.<br />
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Inside her body lies one of the three Sankishin, Tsukuyomi, which forms an absolute defence that is impenetrable from even the Boundary and Take-Mikazuchi. Instead of conventional weapons, Rachel uses Nago and Gii with their shape-shifting powers to help her fight, and she rarely lets herself take any direct damage.<br />
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Rachel, however, sacrificed a lot of her power once she gave up her position of Amatsumugi and Onlooker. Her sorcery power deteriorated to the point where she could barely teleport herself.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''Head of the Vampire clan, 'Alucard.'<br />
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''At one time she oversaw the Boundary with the Takamagahara System. She houses one of the Sankishin, the Tsukuyomi Unit, within her, and is an observer that has lived for millennia.<br />
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''She knew of Ragna from when he was young, and presented him with the opportunity to wield the Azure Grimoire. She is also the one who gave Jin the [[Susano'o Unit]].<br />
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''She is refined and wise, and carries herself with an aura of elegance. But contrary to her appearance, she's quite free spirited, arrogant, and domineering at times. It is not uncommon to see her vilify anything that does not suit her tastes. She seldom lifts a finger to do anything, and relies on her familiars, Nago and Gii, to do her bidding.<br />
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''While being a key player in our world, she is forbidden to intervene in its course of events. Thus, it has been her fate to silently observe history repeat itself over and over. But when Noel triggered change to occur once more in the world, Rachel devises a plan to take down her arch nemesis, Terumi, once and for all. She rescues Hakumen, and keep him under her domain.<br />
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''Rachel is no stranger to the highest ranking member of the NOL, the Imperator. To put an end to the Imperator's scheme, she walks on stage, going from Observer to actor.<br />
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''As one of the Chrono Phantasma, Rachel orders Tsubaki to use the Immortal Breaker ot destroy her, should Ragna died without being defeated by Jin or Tsubaki. That it was the only way for evil to be eradicated from this world forever.<br />
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''It is still not known what she meant...''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #04''</ref><br />
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==Variable Heart Glossary==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''When asking who is the strongest vampire in this world, it would be the “''Crimson Vampire”. ''Or that is what the note that professor Kokonoe wrote said that I saw before.''<br />
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''If I remember the note, she lives in an old castle with her familiars. She has a beautiful appearance and a sadistic personality. She is the Onlooker of the world.<br />
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''… I wonder if such an existence really exists.'' - Kajun Faycott <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9, Glossary''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Rachel as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Rachel as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/5XVScQzUhHk Rachel] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Rachel as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Rachel as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Rachel as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen of rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen or rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Rachel as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].<br />
*Rachel is featured on the key-illustration of the ''BlazBlue X Gunslinger Stratos 2'' [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/collabo.html#] [http://gunslinger-stratos.jp/gs2/information/2014/10/post-613.html] collaboration, which is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb1ssLyfrs visible ingame].<br />
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| name =Rachel Alucard<br />
| birthday =October 31<br />
| species =[[Vampire]]<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Kana Ueda|Kana Ueda]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Mela Lee|Mela Lee]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (English, CS2 Arcade Mode)<br />
| blood =Unknown<br />
| height =145cm<br />
| weight =31kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Red<br />
| drive =Silpheed<br />
| birthplace =Transylvania <br />
| like =Time, Meissen teacup, mill crêpe, financiers <br />
| dislike =Boredom, bell peppers<br />
| hobby =<br />
| team =[[Alucard Clan]]<br />
|Titles =Crimson Vampire <br/> Amatsumugi <br/> The Rosen Princess <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXREVifLVBM Character Introduction Trailer #2]''</ref><br />
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}}<br />
'''Rachel Alucard''' (レイチェル=アルカード) is a [[vampire]], former [[Onlooker]], and head of the [[Alucard Clan]] of vampires. She is the daughter of [[Clavis Alucard]], and watches over the world from the [[Alucard Castle]] alongside her butler [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. Rachel wields the [[Sankishin]]: [[Tsukuyomi Unit]], and has no [[Eye of the Hunter|life-force value]]. She is constantly followed by her familiars - [[Nago]] and [[Gii]].<br />
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She is one of the original twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Rachel is a vampire girl with pale, white skin, red eyes, and long blonde hair tied into twin tails with black ribbons. Despite looking like a young child, she is much older than she actually looks.<br />
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Rachel wears a black gothic-style dress, it consists of a black jacket with long, loose sleeves, decorated with white frills and a matching black knee-length skirt, which is also decorated with white frills. On the top of the skirt are large red wings which can extend and contract according to Rachel's will. Her outfit has a prominent cross motif with red crosses with a white outline appearing on several parts, specifically adorning each sleeve as well as on the front of the skirt and on the shawl of her jacket. Underneath the dress, she wears a sleeveless white ruffled shirt, a matching set of white bloomers and a pair of large, black, knee high, heel-less platform boots with red laces. <br />
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During the time of the Dark War, Rachel looked physically younger, closer in appearance to a six year old, although her outfit's appearance was similar to that of her modern day self, with the exception of her coat having a prominent red cross on the front of it and instead wearing white socks and black shoes.<br />
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When using the Tsukuyomi Unit, her eyes turn a glowing amber color. When outside of her home, she is often seen carrying Nago around in an umbrella form. Because of the ribbons that hold her hair, she is sometimes compared to a rabbit by Ragna.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Refined, intelligent, and quiet yet arrogant, domineering, and self-centered, she rarely travels without Gii and Nago to accompany her. She treats them roughly; especially Gii, who always seems to be on the brink of death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/rachel.php Rachel Alucard]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/rachel Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Contrary to her elegant and graceful appearance, Rachel is often overbearing and rude - delivering rapid, yet complex insults. She is righteously proud at times, boasting of her formidable power, and is known to bully Gii relentlessly, using him as a conductor for her infrequent bursts of rage. She enjoys teasing [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Hakumen]], but is known to greatly respect the both of them. Additionally, she is heavily implied to be in love with Ragna.<br />
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Despite these characteristics, Rachel is undeniably wise, having knowledge and wisdom that surpasses most of the cast. She put her life in great danger to ensure that the timeloops would be broken and that [[Doomsday]] would be stopped. The people she treats with respect are often the ones who have earned it, such as [[Celica A. Mercury]], Valkenhayn, [[Jubei]], [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and eventually, [[Noel Vermillion]]. Although she may come off as domineering at times, Rachel cares far more greatly for the world and its people than she will let anyone know.<br />
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Even though she is a vampire, Rachel detests partaking in the consumption of blood, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. However, she does enjoy drinking tea and sitting her rose-filled garden with Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn as company.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Rachel was born to Clavis Alucard, although the circumstances concerning her birth remain unknown. She was doted on her by her father and his butler, Valkenhayn. She became acquainted with [[Tomonori]] and [[Jubei]] as they came under her father's servitude, and she spent a great deal of time in the [[Alucard Castle]]. From a seemingly early age, Rachel had developed a complete mastery over [[sorcery]].<br />
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===Dark War===<br />
====Phase 0, Phase Shift 1, Phase Shift 2, Phase Shift 3, Phase Shift 4====<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Phase_Shift_1_Novel_Illustration_07.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Scolding]]<br />
In the January of 2106, Rachel watched Tomonori battle against [[Kazuma Kval]] in the [[Magister's City of Ishana]]. She teleported next to him on the top of a building's spire. She chuckled at him, calling him an "uninteresting man", noting that he had gone against Clavis' orders and tried to kill Kazuma, not observe him. She stretched out her hand and teleported him back to the Alucard Castle. There, she sat on a sofa and drank black tea as she watched Tomonori turn his back on Clavis and Valkenhayn.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref><br />
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===Scarlet Rose===<br />
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After the events of the [[Dark War]], Rachel slept to gain knowledge and regain lost power. She slept for over 50 years until she finally awoke. She called for Valkenhayn, noting that he had grown older since the last time she had seen him. She apologized for giving the [[lycanthrope]] a difficult life, but took up his offer to a cup of tea. Valkenhayn dressed her and told her that [[Relius Clover]] had been seen again and that Jubei was currently hunting him down.<br />
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Hearing that three children had been adopted by Celica A. Mercury, Rachel travelled to the woods nearby the nun's [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]]. There she watched as Celica and the children searched for strawberries. She attracted the attention of the young girl, [[Saya]], but she could only feel Rachel's presence. Once they had left, Rachel whispered her wonders towards what conclusion Ragna the Bloodedge would bring to her; she then left the woods.<br />
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===Endless Waltz===<br />
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Rachel recalled the first time she met properly met Ragna and the events that unfolded that night in the first timeline.<br />
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She left for Celica A. Mercury's church after briefly saying farewell to Valkenhayn. Arriving at the church a few seconds later, she was met with a fierce rain and the destroyed church that was set ablaze by [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Near her feet laid a young, dying Ragna, his right arm cut off by [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Rachel quickly cast a spell that swallowed Ragna whole, before he had time to scream. Inside the hole, Rachel drank his blood, stopping the bleeding and allowing Ragna time to live. Ragna scanned the room and touched the [[Azure Grimoire]] that lay in the corner. Rachel soon departed after comments by Nago and Gii, leaving Ragna alive and transported back to the ruins of the church, having saved his life.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Witnessing that Ragna, [[Mai Natsume]], [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Taro Sasaga'e]], [[Shiori Kirihito]], and [[Bell]] were surrounded by the Zero Squadron and [[Meifang Lapislazuli]], Rachel performed a massive [[teleportation spell|teleport]], evacuating the group out of their predicament. Ragna's behaviour started to annoy her, so Rachel ordered Valkenhayn to throw him away to any location. She then began talking with Jubei about Bell, confirming that Mai was not an [[Observer]] and that she looks forward to how all their fates unravel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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In the lower levels of the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]], Rachel encountered Ragna; teleporting in front of him and gesturing towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City.<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of a clan of bloodsucking vampires, the Alucard. Although she is the "head," she lives alone within the spacious castle she inherited, along with the black cat Nago and the red bat Gii. She hates boredom, so she leaves her castle to search for entertainment.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/rachel.html Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Rachel teleported to the [[Hanging Gardens]] of the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi alongside Nago and Gii. Having briefly contemplated the past and the last time she visited the area, Rachel teleported in front of Ragna, startling the young man. Typical of her nature, she began to easily belittle the Grim Reaper, taking great delight in his reactions; although this was short lived as she directed him toward his objective. Turning, she greeted Hakumen, although the conversation served as little more than trivial banter between the two as Rachel chastised humanity’s lust for the [[Azure]]. As Hakumen left, the young vampire turned her attention elsewhere.<br />
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Later in the evening, Rachel teleported beside a melee between Ragna and Valkenhayn. Brandishing more insults to Ragna before ordering Nago and Gii to be silent, Rachel ordered Valkenhayn give her an explanation for his appearance in the city, finding herself to be satisfied at his response. Rachel then teleported the group back to the Alucard Castle. There, Rachel and Ragna began to fight, although the former hardly exhausted any energy doing so, and resigned herself to a cup of tea brewed by her servant. She then began to criticise Ragna, calling him weak, but congratulating him on being “marginally” stronger than before. However, she begged him to not give up before teleporting him in front of Kagutsuchi’s [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] branch. Watching from afar, Rachel teleported down to the branch in front of Noel Vermillion, preventing her from advancing any further. Noel was not spared from Rachel’s razor sharp tongue as the vampire easily made a verbal assault on her person, and ultimately stopped her from advancing.<br />
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Once Noel had saved Ragna from [[Nu-13]], Rachel teleported to the basement of the NOL branch where the [[cauldron]] lay. She told Ragna about Noel’s origins, and how she was now the [[Eye of the Azure]]. After explaining that Noel would inherit the true Azure, which was stronger than Ragna’s, Rachel confessed that she could not foretell what happened next, but also congratulated the young man on “performing brilliantly”. She teleported atop of Kagutsuchi, and activated the Tsukuyomi to prevent the destruction of the city that would be caused by a blast from [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]]. Unfortunately, Rachel arrived too late to the basement as Noel had already accidentally Observed Terumi, causing his existence in the world to become true. Rachel prevented Ragna from attacking the monstrous being and contacted [[Kokonoe]] shortly after he had left, asking if she had bore witness to what had happened.<br />
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===Trigger Shift===<br />
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Instead of teleporting them outside the ruins of the NOL branch, Rachel swiftly departed from the cauldron, opting to return home instead. She decided to visit the same wooden prison that held Terumi for the short time before he was released. Rachel questioned whether [[Nine the Phantom|Nine's]] decision to release Terumi was wise to make. Valkenhayn appeared next to her and the two talked until a buzz rang, signalling that [[Takamagahara]] wanted to speak to the young vampire.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of the prestigious vampire clan "Alucard." Although she has carefully watched over the "Closed World" for ages, after the previous incident, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] gave the world the opportunity to move again. Determined to settle matters with her bitter enemy Terumi by her own hands, she begins to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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Upon conversing with Takamagahara, Rachel lost her ability to Observe. She returned to the castle with significantly less power, dreading the return of Terumi. She thought about the movement in Takamagahara and was surprised that Terumi returned so soon. When Valkenhayn asked what she intended to do, Rachel replied with "Nothing." Before going to depart again, she asked him if he'd do her a favor. He agreed and she left, heading to [[Sector Seven|Sector Seven's]] confinement chamber. The room radiated sorcery and in the center of it all, Hakumen sat silently. Rachel demanded he gets up immediately and he complied once she threatened to fill him with "animals' leavings and spoiled food". She informed him of the impending threat and the "[[Continuum Shift|continuum shift]]", vaguely mentioning that things had already changed. The two agreed to meet in Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Rachel went on ahead and entered a restaurant while waiting. Inside, Ragna and [[Platinum the Trinity]] were eating lunch together. Rachel quietly stormed out, furious that Ragna was with someone. She waited outside for a little longer and was questioned by Nago as to why she didn't just transport Hakumen out with her. She replied by claiming that she didn't owe Hakumen anything and that it would take a lot of energy to transport him out with her. In actuality, it was the weakening of her powers that made it hard to do so. Valkenhayn appeared before her, alerting her that Jin was at the castle, as per her request. As Hakumen still had yet to return, she agreed to go.<br />
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Rachel laughed at Jin for his weaknesses and over-dependency of Ragna. Striking a nerve, Jin became infuriated by her insults and ignored his injuries long enough to fight her. She easily won and summoned Valkenhayn to dispose of him. Secretly, Rachel had Valkenhayn limit the [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa|Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa's]] influence on Jin. Later on, she transported Jin to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi without alerting him to the limit on his [[Nox Nyctores]].<br />
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After waiting at the castle, Rachel went to meet Hakumen. He was surprised by something he saw and demanded answers. She replied by telling him that she's not sure what he's talking about, and he commented on Takamagahara moving again. Terumi's return had him worried, but his concerns were cut short by [[Lambda-11|Lambda-11's]] arrival. Rachel teased and taunted the operator behind the [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Device|Prime Field Device]], causing Kokonoe to order the death of the vampire. Sending Hakumen to go pay Terumi a visit, Rachel dealt with Lambda-11 herself.<br />
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After winning the brief fight, Rachel teleported to the NOL branch, meeting [[Litchi Faye-Ling]] who had joined the NOL. Rachel chastised Litchi's decision, claiming that her hands have been "dirtied". She asked about [[Hazama]] and the information that he had passed onto Litchi, although the latter refused to reply, leading to a short brawl. Once Rachel won, she gave Litchi some words of advice and departed.<br />
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On her way, Rachel was stopped by an obscure, mysterious feeling. She felt herself being trapped in a binding circle. [[Izanami]], Phantom, and Relius Clover appeared before her. Trying as hard as she could, Rachel was unable to free herself and was trapped. She was saved by Ragna after he defeated Terumi not long afterwards. In typical form, Rachel refused to thank him, although she was grateful for the rescue. She told him that the only way to save Noel from herself as [[Mu-12]] was to kill her. Ragna, however, managed to save her without anyone dying, but lost his left arm in the process. The [[Izanami|Imperator]] appeared and threatened Rachel.<br />
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At the end, Rachel was seen with Hakumen. He told her that she and Jubei had grown soft and weak, walking away in frustration. Rachel wished for Ragna to be strong, brave and never give up, no matter what the altered future may hold.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Rachel Alucard, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, the wielder of the Sankishin "Tsukuyomi Unit," and a vampire said to have lived thousands of years. The [[Onlooker|Observer]] beings to move again in order to stop a plan involving the highest official in the NOL, the "Imperator."<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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A month after the [[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift|''Continuum Shift'']], Rachel found Ragna near the charred site of Celica’s old church while watching from the skies. She descended and spoke to him for the first time since the end of the phenomenon event, but her words sparked a fight between the two that the vampire easily won. His question about [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]] caught her off guard, but confessed that she knew little about it - although she told Ragna everything she knew did know, and further divulged information on Hades: Izanami, who then appeared before them.<br />
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Phantom’s Gravity Seed brought Rachel, Nago, and Gii to their knees in front of the Imperator. She could only watch while Izanami easily subdued the Grim Reaper, but was freed once the Imperator left. Rachel struggled to rise but greeted [[Taokaka]] as she came to meet them, and later found and greeted [[Torakaka]] as well. The vampire recalled that the old [[Kaka]] village lay nearby and asked that Ragna be taken there, but not before warning Ragna that the scars caused by [[sorcery]] can transcend time and space, meaning he will be affected no matter what phenomena may occur.<br />
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She promptly teleported away to Hakumen's side, where she invited him for tea. He declined, but they continued nonetheless to discuss the identity of Phantom and how to deal with her. Both of them cast aside their vanity to admit that Phantom and her comrades would make her a formidable threat, even for themselves and Jubei. With this, Rachel suggested a plan.<br />
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Rachel teleported near Ragna to remind him that his attitude towards innocents was nothing short of disgusting, then teleported away from him before he could apologize. Watching from above as Ragna was beaten by [[Kagura Mutsuki]], Rachel and [[Amane Nishiki]] began to talk the two below them. Amane warned her about getting too involved before resuming his pursuit of [[Carl Clover]].<br />
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She would later teleport to the basement of the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido|5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido's]] NOL branch, where Rachel and Celica were finally reintroduced. She insulted Ragna as he lay incarcerated in the nearby cell. Soon after, Noel joined them and Rachel began to explain "The World” and [[Chrono Phantasma]] to the two girls. She accepted all questions and completed her story on a sad note, before asking Kokonoe to improve her eavesdropping and teleporting away. She would join the main group for dinner, where she criticized Ragna for his lack of table etiquette and complimented [[Hibiki Kohaku]] for his exceptional cooking skills, while also entrusting him with the decision of what tea to prepare for her. Kagura introduced himself to Rachel, and his flattery earned her liking.<br />
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When Noel created [[The Realm]], Rachel entered to tutor her on how to manage the Power of the Eye and to explain how the space was born. When she was summoned by Noel’s consciousness, Rachel asked her if she could accept herself. Noel's answer more than satisfied Rachel. She asked that Noel accept her Azure; however, the two were interrupted by Hazama, who had managed to enter The Realm thanks to a hole Rachel had left upon her entrance. Rachel was left behind when Terumi took Noel elsewhere in The Realm, but she managed to leave and bring Noel’s consciousness back to the normal world.<br />
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The Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge came around on the following day and Rachel watched calmly while placing actual bets on each round with Celica. She complemented Kagura on his ability to pull together such an event and betted on [[Bullet]], not having anticipated that [[Azrael]] would be her opponent's replacement. She prevented Kagura from switching in with Ragna during his beating by the Genocider and threw Gii in front of Azrael’s aimed fist towards Celica. Rachel silently congratulated Ragna on his ability to control the Azure Grimoire and prevent it from eroding his soul any further. In the medical bay, Celica thanked Rachel for stopping Azrael’s assault on her, but the vampire’s sharp tongue remained straight and true. The revelation from Ragna that he would stop using the Azure Grimoire caused her to invite them to the cauldron in Ibukido, under the condition that they bring Noel with them.<br />
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At the cauldron with Ragna, Celica, and Noel, Rachel placed additional protections on Noel to prevent further interference with her consciousness from the nearby caskets, explaining that their thoughts were interfering with Noel’s. Pleased with Noel’s dedication, Rachel told Ragna that he was to be sent back in time to the first timeline, so that he could solidify the timeline; although Noel’s Observation would be pushed to its limit and Celica’s memory would be strained. Finally, Rachel placed the Tsukuyomi Unit upon Ragna so that he could safely arrive in the past. They succeeded in sending him back, but Rachel lost her status as an Observer, instead becoming an Onlooker without any sorcery power. This event became known as the [[Time for Decision]], an important event that cost Rachel the majority of her remaining power.<br />
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A few hours later, Ragna returned from his journey to the past, his memory scrambled. Rachel accepted his thanks for sending him back, but Rachel soon realized how great a sacrifice she had made. Amane arrived a short while later as he had told Valkenhayn about Rachel’s location, leaving once the latter man had arrived. She thought kindly of Amane’s guidance and asked that Valkenhayn escort her back to her castle.<br />
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Intruding in Kagura’s office, she and Valkenhayn introduced themselves while also offering advice to the group. Rachel reminded them all that [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] had intended to use the Lynchpin as a last resort in a time when Celica wasn’t around, and argued that another method would be possible with the Nox Nyctores [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]]. When the main group had left, Kokonoe told Rachel and Kagura that Izanami’s [[Phenomenon Intervention|intervention]] had stopped with Rachel, further confirming that the Takamagahara System had been demolished. She remained in the room even once [[Izayoi]] and Jin had entered.<br />
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Rachel directed Jin and Hakumen to cut the base of the [[Monolith]]. She further ordered Valkenhayn to assist [[Bang Shishigami]] with his battle against Relius, and then ordered Bang to hammer the Rettenjo into the Lynchpin - a plan possible thanks to [[Iron Tager]] who teleported both parties above the Monolith. The Lynchpin subsequently fell into the tower. Rachel’s final orders were to ask that Ragna activate the Azure Grimoire and confront Take-Mikazuchi. [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]] was summoned into the world thanks to Doomsday, but Rachel prevented any damage to it by using Tsukuyomi; leaving both Tsukuyomi and the [[Embryo]] floating above the ruins of Ibukido. Izanami and Rachel discussed their ideals above the sky, with Rachel saying she would give life to the former Imperator, while the latter wished to give her death.<br />
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Rachel caught Tsubaki Yayoi alone and punching a wall and gave her some advice. Then she asked Tsubaki to kill Ragna if she should ever find him. If Tsubaki failed and Ragna happened to expire of his own accord, then Rachel implored Tsubaki to kill her with the [[Immortal Breaker]] in order to eradicate the evil within Ragna.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|Once an [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, and the current head of the Alucard family. Although she lost most of her power from continuously interfering with the world, she once again begins to move in order to stop the Imperator's conspiracy. She searches for "Ragna," who should be somewhere in this world.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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The vampire found Noel in Ibukido, and began watching her – she was unable to sense the power of the Godslayer radiating from her and told Noel herself, wondering if it had been severed from her. She was instantly teleported alongside Noel outside of the facility to Amaterasu by Izanami and tried to stop Noel from Observing the Embryo, but it was too late and both of them were taken inside it. Rachel became one of the [[chosen]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 004–006''</ref><br />
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When Rachel awoke, it was inside a version of the Alucard Castle. Her memories were unaffected and she was greeted by Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn. She had noticed that their memories were altered, but the pieces of them would not fit properly which left some memories conflicting with others. She left after smacking Gii across the room for an inappropriate comment. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007, Sub Scenario 002''</ref> She later found herself captured and in a cell next to Ragna. She chastised him for his memory loss <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 024''</ref>, and watched as he was interrogated by Hazama. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Ragna opened her cell once he was freed due to the lack of soldiers around him to enforce his restraints. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> Rachel navigated her way to the [[Kagutsuchi Port]] and was met by Amane, who warned her of how much she was intervening in the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She watched the Grim Reaper battle Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref><br />
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As with the other chosen, Rachel was transported to a version of Ikaruga inside the Embryo by Nine the Phantom. Valkenhayn found her and she asked him to find out who the chosen were and what they were doing as she lost the power to teleport – he agreed and she began to venture across the distorted landscape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 005, Chapter 038, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> [[Naoto Kurogane]] eventually found her, and mistook her for [[Raquel Alucard]]. Rachel immediately recognised that his existence was identical to Ragna’s and they began to fight, but she was not strong enough to best him. Valkenhayn came to her rescue, but before he could attack, Naoto was teleported away. The vampire’s servant begged her to stay away from him no matter what. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 052''</ref><br />
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Rachel found Ragna, whose memories had returned, and they talked about the Embryo and any possible way to defeat Izanami. She told him that fighting her would only lead to him becoming berserk again, and that one of the chosen had to defeat Izanami and create a new possibility with their Azure fragment or the world would end. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Both of them were attacked by Azrael, but Ragna was able to repel him. Azrael left them alone after mocking Rachel and her inability to fight and when Ragna was summoned to Izanami’s location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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In Wadatsumi, Rachel watched as Ragna and Kagura fought, feeling sympathy for the former as he walked down a "thorny path". <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 072''</ref> She met Ragna a little later with Valkenhayn by her side. She warned him that he could not take the dreams of all the chosen, and stopped her butler from trying to prevent him from leaving. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref> She met with Kagura and Kokonoe, asking them to help Ragna fulfil his goal, and they agreed, later locating where he would next be placed with Phenomenon Intervention <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078''</ref>. They brought Ragna back to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]]. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that the last few Phenomenon Interventions were caused by [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]], the secret eleventh Nox Nyctores and that it was hidden underneath Sector Seven, inside Nine’s workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Rachel was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop, and listened to the sage’s explanation of the [[Prime Field War]], the world they lived in, and why she created Requiem. Rachel further watched as Ragna defeated Nine. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref><br />
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The workshop was soon assaulted by Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. Rachel could do nothing but watch as Nine finally died using the [[Radiance of Extinguishment]] to delay Doomsday, and was forced to leave Jubei behind fighting Nu while she and the others escaped via her teleportation, which was activated through Celica. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref> They arrived at Celica’s church, which was burnt down in the past. Kokonoe returned to Yabiko and handed Rachel a communicator should something go wrong with Noel or Celica. She was amazed to see Noel navigate the church as if she had lived there. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> She left a little later on to check on the underground of the church, finding a version of the Azure Grimoire still within it. The young vampire had tea with the others a little later on after telling Ragna, Jin, and [[Trinity Glassfille]] of her discovery. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> She went with Noel and Ragna later that night to the location, helping Noel reconnect with her severed soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> When Rachel returned, she learned of Kokonoe’s plan to use Minerva to destroy Requiem <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> and used her teleporter to return to Yabiko after witnessing Celica’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Rachel later listened in on Kokonoe’s explanation of how to take down Izanami and Requiem. She also learned that Noel possessed one half of Saya’s soul and that she was a perfect reflection of [[The Origin]] in the world. She agreed to be taken by Lambda to the frozen space-time but was separated from the rest of the group. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088–089''</ref> When she awoke, she found herself inside a restraining field created by Hazama, which slowly constricted the young vampire whenever she moved. Immobilized, Rachel suffered throughout her torture. Hazama told her about Izanami’s defeat before kicking her and acknowledging that the vampire had suffered enough pain to die over ten times. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref> She was soon rescued by Ragna and Naoto, watching as Hazama jumped into the [[Boundary]] and then helping Ragna, Jin, and Trinity enter the exterior of the Embryo itself so they could rescue Noel from [[Susano’o]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Movie Screenshot 01.png|thumb|right|”Thanks for everything up until now.”]]Outside the Embryo, Ragna told Rachel of his desire to “end the dream of God”. He picked her up and hugged her as he thanked the vampire for everything she had done for him, before erasing her memories of him. Rachel was passed to Valkenhayn <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref> and the pair eventually returned to seithr, awakening in the new world Ragna would later create. There, she visited a makeshift grave for Ragna that used the [[Aramasa]], his sword. She did not remember who exactly he was, but vowed to search for him. A mysterious individual formerly known as Tsubaki Yayoi came to the grave site to kill her, but ultimately decided to let her suffer the hell of "possibility" for her hope. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
===Bloodedge Experience - Part 1===<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Bloodedge_Experience_Part_1_Novel_illustration_04.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Bloodedge Experience]]<br />
Rachel used Phenomenon Intervention and found herself in the middle of [[Shin Kawahama City]], Japan. Time froze and she found Naoto Kurogane. Rachel looked at the boy from a distance - he had yet to become the young man she met in the Embryo. She attempted to say something to him, but disappeared as quickly as she had arrived.<ref>''BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 1 - Contact''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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As a vampire, Rachel possesses some of their signature abilities, such as being able to regenerate most wounds inflicted upon her and the ability to turn humans into her kind. Her [[Drive]] is '''Silpheed''', which allows her complete control of the wind, being able to conjure slight breezes to deadly storms and whirlwinds. Her Drive is also used to help make her fly through the air. Her Drive is further amplified by both her mastery over sorcery and [[magic]], which she often uses to summons bolts of lightning or teleport, on which there seemed to be little limit on how many she could transfer at one point. Additionally, Rachel possesses the ability '''Slave Red''', which lets her take control of someone's mind with a look, giving them one order they cannot refuse. However, this ability has limits, as it was unable to affect Amane Nishiki.<br />
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Inside her body lies one of the three Sankishin, Tsukuyomi, which forms an absolute defence that is impenetrable from even the Boundary and Take-Mikazuchi. Instead of conventional weapons, Rachel uses Nago and Gii with their shape-shifting powers to help her fight, and she rarely lets herself take any direct damage.<br />
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Rachel, however, sacrificed a lot of her power once she gave up her position of Amatsumugi and Onlooker. Her sorcery power deteriorated to the point where she could barely teleport herself.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''Head of the Vampire clan, 'Alucard.'<br />
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''At one time she oversaw the Boundary with the Takamagahara System. She houses one of the Sankishin, the Tsukuyomi Unit, within her, and is an observer that has lived for millennia.<br />
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''She knew of Ragna from when he was young, and presented him with the opportunity to wield the Azure Grimoire. She is also the one who gave Jin the [[Susano'o Unit]].<br />
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''She is refined and wise, and carries herself with an aura of elegance. But contrary to her appearance, she's quite free spirited, arrogant, and domineering at times. It is not uncommon to see her vilify anything that does not suit her tastes. She seldom lifts a finger to do anything, and relies on her familiars, Nago and Gii, to do her bidding.<br />
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''While being a key player in our world, she is forbidden to intervene in its course of events. Thus, it has been her fate to silently observe history repeat itself over and over. But when Noel triggered change to occur once more in the world, Rachel devises a plan to take down her arch nemesis, Terumi, once and for all. She rescues Hakumen, and keep him under her domain.<br />
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''Rachel is no stranger to the highest ranking member of the NOL, the Imperator. To put an end to the Imperator's scheme, she walks on stage, going from Observer to actor.<br />
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''As one of the Chrono Phantasma, Rachel orders Tsubaki to use the Immortal Breaker ot destroy her, should Ragna died without being defeated by Jin or Tsubaki. That it was the only way for evil to be eradicated from this world forever.<br />
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''It is still not known what she meant...''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #04''</ref><br />
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==Variable Heart Glossary==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''When asking who is the strongest vampire in this world, it would be the “''Crimson Vampire”. ''Or that is what the note that professor Kokonoe wrote said that I saw before.''<br />
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''If I remember the note, she lives in an old castle with her familiars. She has a beautiful appearance and a sadistic personality. She is the Onlooker of the world.<br />
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''… I wonder if such an existence really exists.'' - Kajun Faycott <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9, Glossary''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Rachel as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Rachel as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/5XVScQzUhHk Rachel] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Rachel as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Rachel as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Rachel as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen of rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen or rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Rachel as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].<br />
*Rachel is featured on the key-illustration of the ''BlazBlue X Gunslinger Stratos 2'' [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/collabo.html#] [http://gunslinger-stratos.jp/gs2/information/2014/10/post-613.html] collaboration, which is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb1ssLyfrs visible ingame].<br />
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| birthday =October 31<br />
| species =[[Vampire]]<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Kana Ueda|Kana Ueda]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Mela Lee|Mela Lee]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (English, CS2 Arcade Mode)<br />
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| weight =31kg<br />
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| like =Time, Meissen teacup, mill crêpe, financiers <br />
| dislike =Boredom, bell peppers<br />
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|Titles =Crimson Vampire <br/> Amatsumugi <br/> The Rosen Princess <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXREVifLVBM Character Introduction Trailer #2]''</ref><br />
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'''Rachel Alucard''' (レイチェル=アルカード) is a [[vampire]], former [[Onlooker]], and head of the [[Alucard Clan]] of vampires. She is the daughter of [[Clavis Alucard]], and watches over the world from the [[Alucard Castle]] alongside her butler [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. Rachel wields the [[Sankishin]]: [[Tsukuyomi Unit]], and has no [[Eye of the Hunter|life-force value]]. She is constantly followed by her familiars - [[Nago]] and [[Gii]].<br />
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She is one of the original twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Rachel is a vampire girl with pale white skin, red eyes and long golden blonde hair tied into twin tails with black ribbons. Despite looking like a young child, she is much older than she actually looks.<br />
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Rachel wears a richly adorned black gothic-style dress, it consists of a black long loose sleeved single-breasted tailcoat with a black shawl, a red ribbon bow tie and white frills decorated around the sleeves and front and a black knee-length bell shaped skirt, which is also decorated with white frills. On the top of the skirt are large red wings which can extend and contract according to Rachel's will. Her outfit has a prominent cross motif with red crosses with a white outline appearing on several parts, specifically adorning each sleeve as well as on the front of the skirt and on the shawl. Underneath the dress, she wears a sleeveless white ruffled shirt, a set of white bloomers and large, black, heel-less platform boots with red laces that come up to her knees with a red ribbon tied on the right ankle of her boot.<br />
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During the time of the Dark War, Rachel looked physically younger, closer in appearance to a six year old, although her outfit's appearance was similar to that of her modern day self, with the exception of her coat having a prominent red cross on the front of it and instead wearing white socks and black shoes.<br />
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When using the Tsukuyomi Unit, her eyes turn an amber color. When outside of her home, she is often seen carrying Nago around in an umbrella form. Because of the ribbons that hold her hair, she is sometimes compared to a rabbit by Ragna.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Refined, intelligent, and quiet yet arrogant, domineering, and self-centered, she rarely travels without Gii and Nago to accompany her. She treats them roughly; especially Gii, who always seems to be on the brink of death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/rachel.php Rachel Alucard]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/rachel Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Contrary to her elegant and graceful appearance, Rachel is often overbearing and rude - delivering rapid, yet complex insults. She is righteously proud at times, boasting of her formidable power, and is known to bully Gii relentlessly, using him as a conductor for her infrequent bursts of rage. She enjoys teasing [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Hakumen]], but is known to greatly respect the both of them. Additionally, she is heavily implied to be in love with Ragna.<br />
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Despite these characteristics, Rachel is undeniably wise, having knowledge and wisdom that surpasses most of the cast. She put her life in great danger to ensure that the timeloops would be broken and that [[Doomsday]] would be stopped. The people she treats with respect are often the ones who have earned it, such as [[Celica A. Mercury]], Valkenhayn, [[Jubei]], [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and eventually, [[Noel Vermillion]]. Although she may come off as domineering at times, Rachel cares far more greatly for the world and its people than she will let anyone know.<br />
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Even though she is a vampire, Rachel detests partaking in the consumption of blood, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. However, she does enjoy drinking tea and sitting her rose-filled garden with Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn as company.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Rachel was born to Clavis Alucard, although the circumstances concerning her birth remain unknown. She was doted on her by her father and his butler, Valkenhayn. She became acquainted with [[Tomonori]] and [[Jubei]] as they came under her father's servitude, and she spent a great deal of time in the [[Alucard Castle]]. From a seemingly early age, Rachel had developed a complete mastery over [[sorcery]].<br />
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===Dark War===<br />
====Phase 0, Phase Shift 1, Phase Shift 2, Phase Shift 3, Phase Shift 4====<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Phase_Shift_1_Novel_Illustration_07.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Scolding]]<br />
In the January of 2106, Rachel watched Tomonori battle against [[Kazuma Kval]] in the [[Magister's City of Ishana]]. She teleported next to him on the top of a building's spire. She chuckled at him, calling him an "uninteresting man", noting that he had gone against Clavis' orders and tried to kill Kazuma, not observe him. She stretched out her hand and teleported him back to the Alucard Castle. There, she sat on a sofa and drank black tea as she watched Tomonori turn his back on Clavis and Valkenhayn.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref><br />
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===Scarlet Rose===<br />
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After the events of the [[Dark War]], Rachel slept to gain knowledge and regain lost power. She slept for over 50 years until she finally awoke. She called for Valkenhayn, noting that he had grown older since the last time she had seen him. She apologized for giving the [[lycanthrope]] a difficult life, but took up his offer to a cup of tea. Valkenhayn dressed her and told her that [[Relius Clover]] had been seen again and that Jubei was currently hunting him down.<br />
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Hearing that three children had been adopted by Celica A. Mercury, Rachel travelled to the woods nearby the nun's [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]]. There she watched as Celica and the children searched for strawberries. She attracted the attention of the young girl, [[Saya]], but she could only feel Rachel's presence. Once they had left, Rachel whispered her wonders towards what conclusion Ragna the Bloodedge would bring to her; she then left the woods.<br />
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===Endless Waltz===<br />
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Rachel recalled the first time she met properly met Ragna and the events that unfolded that night in the first timeline.<br />
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She left for Celica A. Mercury's church after briefly saying farewell to Valkenhayn. Arriving at the church a few seconds later, she was met with a fierce rain and the destroyed church that was set ablaze by [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Near her feet laid a young, dying Ragna, his right arm cut off by [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Rachel quickly cast a spell that swallowed Ragna whole, before he had time to scream. Inside the hole, Rachel drank his blood, stopping the bleeding and allowing Ragna time to live. Ragna scanned the room and touched the [[Azure Grimoire]] that lay in the corner. Rachel soon departed after comments by Nago and Gii, leaving Ragna alive and transported back to the ruins of the church, having saved his life.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Witnessing that Ragna, [[Mai Natsume]], [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Taro Sasaga'e]], [[Shiori Kirihito]], and [[Bell]] were surrounded by the Zero Squadron and [[Meifang Lapislazuli]], Rachel performed a massive [[teleportation spell|teleport]], evacuating the group out of their predicament. Ragna's behaviour started to annoy her, so Rachel ordered Valkenhayn to throw him away to any location. She then began talking with Jubei about Bell, confirming that Mai was not an [[Observer]] and that she looks forward to how all their fates unravel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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In the lower levels of the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]], Rachel encountered Ragna; teleporting in front of him and gesturing towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City.<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of a clan of bloodsucking vampires, the Alucard. Although she is the "head," she lives alone within the spacious castle she inherited, along with the black cat Nago and the red bat Gii. She hates boredom, so she leaves her castle to search for entertainment.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/rachel.html Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Rachel teleported to the [[Hanging Gardens]] of the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi alongside Nago and Gii. Having briefly contemplated the past and the last time she visited the area, Rachel teleported in front of Ragna, startling the young man. Typical of her nature, she began to easily belittle the Grim Reaper, taking great delight in his reactions; although this was short lived as she directed him toward his objective. Turning, she greeted Hakumen, although the conversation served as little more than trivial banter between the two as Rachel chastised humanity’s lust for the [[Azure]]. As Hakumen left, the young vampire turned her attention elsewhere.<br />
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Later in the evening, Rachel teleported beside a melee between Ragna and Valkenhayn. Brandishing more insults to Ragna before ordering Nago and Gii to be silent, Rachel ordered Valkenhayn give her an explanation for his appearance in the city, finding herself to be satisfied at his response. Rachel then teleported the group back to the Alucard Castle. There, Rachel and Ragna began to fight, although the former hardly exhausted any energy doing so, and resigned herself to a cup of tea brewed by her servant. She then began to criticise Ragna, calling him weak, but congratulating him on being “marginally” stronger than before. However, she begged him to not give up before teleporting him in front of Kagutsuchi’s [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] branch. Watching from afar, Rachel teleported down to the branch in front of Noel Vermillion, preventing her from advancing any further. Noel was not spared from Rachel’s razor sharp tongue as the vampire easily made a verbal assault on her person, and ultimately stopped her from advancing.<br />
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Once Noel had saved Ragna from [[Nu-13]], Rachel teleported to the basement of the NOL branch where the [[cauldron]] lay. She told Ragna about Noel’s origins, and how she was now the [[Eye of the Azure]]. After explaining that Noel would inherit the true Azure, which was stronger than Ragna’s, Rachel confessed that she could not foretell what happened next, but also congratulated the young man on “performing brilliantly”. She teleported atop of Kagutsuchi, and activated the Tsukuyomi to prevent the destruction of the city that would be caused by a blast from [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]]. Unfortunately, Rachel arrived too late to the basement as Noel had already accidentally Observed Terumi, causing his existence in the world to become true. Rachel prevented Ragna from attacking the monstrous being and contacted [[Kokonoe]] shortly after he had left, asking if she had bore witness to what had happened.<br />
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===Trigger Shift===<br />
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Instead of teleporting them outside the ruins of the NOL branch, Rachel swiftly departed from the cauldron, opting to return home instead. She decided to visit the same wooden prison that held Terumi for the short time before he was released. Rachel questioned whether [[Nine the Phantom|Nine's]] decision to release Terumi was wise to make. Valkenhayn appeared next to her and the two talked until a buzz rang, signalling that [[Takamagahara]] wanted to speak to the young vampire.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of the prestigious vampire clan "Alucard." Although she has carefully watched over the "Closed World" for ages, after the previous incident, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] gave the world the opportunity to move again. Determined to settle matters with her bitter enemy Terumi by her own hands, she begins to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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Upon conversing with Takamagahara, Rachel lost her ability to Observe. She returned to the castle with significantly less power, dreading the return of Terumi. She thought about the movement in Takamagahara and was surprised that Terumi returned so soon. When Valkenhayn asked what she intended to do, Rachel replied with "Nothing." Before going to depart again, she asked him if he'd do her a favor. He agreed and she left, heading to [[Sector Seven|Sector Seven's]] confinement chamber. The room radiated sorcery and in the center of it all, Hakumen sat silently. Rachel demanded he gets up immediately and he complied once she threatened to fill him with "animals' leavings and spoiled food". She informed him of the impending threat and the "[[Continuum Shift|continuum shift]]", vaguely mentioning that things had already changed. The two agreed to meet in Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Rachel went on ahead and entered a restaurant while waiting. Inside, Ragna and [[Platinum the Trinity]] were eating lunch together. Rachel quietly stormed out, furious that Ragna was with someone. She waited outside for a little longer and was questioned by Nago as to why she didn't just transport Hakumen out with her. She replied by claiming that she didn't owe Hakumen anything and that it would take a lot of energy to transport him out with her. In actuality, it was the weakening of her powers that made it hard to do so. Valkenhayn appeared before her, alerting her that Jin was at the castle, as per her request. As Hakumen still had yet to return, she agreed to go.<br />
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Rachel laughed at Jin for his weaknesses and over-dependency of Ragna. Striking a nerve, Jin became infuriated by her insults and ignored his injuries long enough to fight her. She easily won and summoned Valkenhayn to dispose of him. Secretly, Rachel had Valkenhayn limit the [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa|Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa's]] influence on Jin. Later on, she transported Jin to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi without alerting him to the limit on his [[Nox Nyctores]].<br />
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After waiting at the castle, Rachel went to meet Hakumen. He was surprised by something he saw and demanded answers. She replied by telling him that she's not sure what he's talking about, and he commented on Takamagahara moving again. Terumi's return had him worried, but his concerns were cut short by [[Lambda-11|Lambda-11's]] arrival. Rachel teased and taunted the operator behind the [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Device|Prime Field Device]], causing Kokonoe to order the death of the vampire. Sending Hakumen to go pay Terumi a visit, Rachel dealt with Lambda-11 herself.<br />
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After winning the brief fight, Rachel teleported to the NOL branch, meeting [[Litchi Faye-Ling]] who had joined the NOL. Rachel chastised Litchi's decision, claiming that her hands have been "dirtied". She asked about [[Hazama]] and the information that he had passed onto Litchi, although the latter refused to reply, leading to a short brawl. Once Rachel won, she gave Litchi some words of advice and departed.<br />
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On her way, Rachel was stopped by an obscure, mysterious feeling. She felt herself being trapped in a binding circle. [[Izanami]], Phantom, and Relius Clover appeared before her. Trying as hard as she could, Rachel was unable to free herself and was trapped. She was saved by Ragna after he defeated Terumi not long afterwards. In typical form, Rachel refused to thank him, although she was grateful for the rescue. She told him that the only way to save Noel from herself as [[Mu-12]] was to kill her. Ragna, however, managed to save her without anyone dying, but lost his left arm in the process. The [[Izanami|Imperator]] appeared and threatened Rachel.<br />
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At the end, Rachel was seen with Hakumen. He told her that she and Jubei had grown soft and weak, walking away in frustration. Rachel wished for Ragna to be strong, brave and never give up, no matter what the altered future may hold.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Rachel Alucard, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, the wielder of the Sankishin "Tsukuyomi Unit," and a vampire said to have lived thousands of years. The [[Onlooker|Observer]] beings to move again in order to stop a plan involving the highest official in the NOL, the "Imperator."<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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A month after the [[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift|''Continuum Shift'']], Rachel found Ragna near the charred site of Celica’s old church while watching from the skies. She descended and spoke to him for the first time since the end of the phenomenon event, but her words sparked a fight between the two that the vampire easily won. His question about [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]] caught her off guard, but confessed that she knew little about it - although she told Ragna everything she knew did know, and further divulged information on Hades: Izanami, who then appeared before them.<br />
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Phantom’s Gravity Seed brought Rachel, Nago, and Gii to their knees in front of the Imperator. She could only watch while Izanami easily subdued the Grim Reaper, but was freed once the Imperator left. Rachel struggled to rise but greeted [[Taokaka]] as she came to meet them, and later found and greeted [[Torakaka]] as well. The vampire recalled that the old [[Kaka]] village lay nearby and asked that Ragna be taken there, but not before warning Ragna that the scars caused by [[sorcery]] can transcend time and space, meaning he will be affected no matter what phenomena may occur.<br />
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She promptly teleported away to Hakumen's side, where she invited him for tea. He declined, but they continued nonetheless to discuss the identity of Phantom and how to deal with her. Both of them cast aside their vanity to admit that Phantom and her comrades would make her a formidable threat, even for themselves and Jubei. With this, Rachel suggested a plan.<br />
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Rachel teleported near Ragna to remind him that his attitude towards innocents was nothing short of disgusting, then teleported away from him before he could apologize. Watching from above as Ragna was beaten by [[Kagura Mutsuki]], Rachel and [[Amane Nishiki]] began to talk the two below them. Amane warned her about getting too involved before resuming his pursuit of [[Carl Clover]].<br />
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She would later teleport to the basement of the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido|5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido's]] NOL branch, where Rachel and Celica were finally reintroduced. She insulted Ragna as he lay incarcerated in the nearby cell. Soon after, Noel joined them and Rachel began to explain "The World” and [[Chrono Phantasma]] to the two girls. She accepted all questions and completed her story on a sad note, before asking Kokonoe to improve her eavesdropping and teleporting away. She would join the main group for dinner, where she criticized Ragna for his lack of table etiquette and complimented [[Hibiki Kohaku]] for his exceptional cooking skills, while also entrusting him with the decision of what tea to prepare for her. Kagura introduced himself to Rachel, and his flattery earned her liking.<br />
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When Noel created [[The Realm]], Rachel entered to tutor her on how to manage the Power of the Eye and to explain how the space was born. When she was summoned by Noel’s consciousness, Rachel asked her if she could accept herself. Noel's answer more than satisfied Rachel. She asked that Noel accept her Azure; however, the two were interrupted by Hazama, who had managed to enter The Realm thanks to a hole Rachel had left upon her entrance. Rachel was left behind when Terumi took Noel elsewhere in The Realm, but she managed to leave and bring Noel’s consciousness back to the normal world.<br />
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The Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge came around on the following day and Rachel watched calmly while placing actual bets on each round with Celica. She complemented Kagura on his ability to pull together such an event and betted on [[Bullet]], not having anticipated that [[Azrael]] would be her opponent's replacement. She prevented Kagura from switching in with Ragna during his beating by the Genocider and threw Gii in front of Azrael’s aimed fist towards Celica. Rachel silently congratulated Ragna on his ability to control the Azure Grimoire and prevent it from eroding his soul any further. In the medical bay, Celica thanked Rachel for stopping Azrael’s assault on her, but the vampire’s sharp tongue remained straight and true. The revelation from Ragna that he would stop using the Azure Grimoire caused her to invite them to the cauldron in Ibukido, under the condition that they bring Noel with them.<br />
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At the cauldron with Ragna, Celica, and Noel, Rachel placed additional protections on Noel to prevent further interference with her consciousness from the nearby caskets, explaining that their thoughts were interfering with Noel’s. Pleased with Noel’s dedication, Rachel told Ragna that he was to be sent back in time to the first timeline, so that he could solidify the timeline; although Noel’s Observation would be pushed to its limit and Celica’s memory would be strained. Finally, Rachel placed the Tsukuyomi Unit upon Ragna so that he could safely arrive in the past. They succeeded in sending him back, but Rachel lost her status as an Observer, instead becoming an Onlooker without any sorcery power. This event became known as the [[Time for Decision]], an important event that cost Rachel the majority of her remaining power.<br />
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A few hours later, Ragna returned from his journey to the past, his memory scrambled. Rachel accepted his thanks for sending him back, but Rachel soon realized how great a sacrifice she had made. Amane arrived a short while later as he had told Valkenhayn about Rachel’s location, leaving once the latter man had arrived. She thought kindly of Amane’s guidance and asked that Valkenhayn escort her back to her castle.<br />
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Intruding in Kagura’s office, she and Valkenhayn introduced themselves while also offering advice to the group. Rachel reminded them all that [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] had intended to use the Lynchpin as a last resort in a time when Celica wasn’t around, and argued that another method would be possible with the Nox Nyctores [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]]. When the main group had left, Kokonoe told Rachel and Kagura that Izanami’s [[Phenomenon Intervention|intervention]] had stopped with Rachel, further confirming that the Takamagahara System had been demolished. She remained in the room even once [[Izayoi]] and Jin had entered.<br />
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Rachel directed Jin and Hakumen to cut the base of the [[Monolith]]. She further ordered Valkenhayn to assist [[Bang Shishigami]] with his battle against Relius, and then ordered Bang to hammer the Rettenjo into the Lynchpin - a plan possible thanks to [[Iron Tager]] who teleported both parties above the Monolith. The Lynchpin subsequently fell into the tower. Rachel’s final orders were to ask that Ragna activate the Azure Grimoire and confront Take-Mikazuchi. [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]] was summoned into the world thanks to Doomsday, but Rachel prevented any damage to it by using Tsukuyomi; leaving both Tsukuyomi and the [[Embryo]] floating above the ruins of Ibukido. Izanami and Rachel discussed their ideals above the sky, with Rachel saying she would give life to the former Imperator, while the latter wished to give her death.<br />
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Rachel caught Tsubaki Yayoi alone and punching a wall and gave her some advice. Then she asked Tsubaki to kill Ragna if she should ever find him. If Tsubaki failed and Ragna happened to expire of his own accord, then Rachel implored Tsubaki to kill her with the [[Immortal Breaker]] in order to eradicate the evil within Ragna.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|Once an [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, and the current head of the Alucard family. Although she lost most of her power from continuously interfering with the world, she once again begins to move in order to stop the Imperator's conspiracy. She searches for "Ragna," who should be somewhere in this world.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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The vampire found Noel in Ibukido, and began watching her – she was unable to sense the power of the Godslayer radiating from her and told Noel herself, wondering if it had been severed from her. She was instantly teleported alongside Noel outside of the facility to Amaterasu by Izanami and tried to stop Noel from Observing the Embryo, but it was too late and both of them were taken inside it. Rachel became one of the [[chosen]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 004–006''</ref><br />
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When Rachel awoke, it was inside a version of the Alucard Castle. Her memories were unaffected and she was greeted by Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn. She had noticed that their memories were altered, but the pieces of them would not fit properly which left some memories conflicting with others. She left after smacking Gii across the room for an inappropriate comment. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007, Sub Scenario 002''</ref> She later found herself captured and in a cell next to Ragna. She chastised him for his memory loss <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 024''</ref>, and watched as he was interrogated by Hazama. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Ragna opened her cell once he was freed due to the lack of soldiers around him to enforce his restraints. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> Rachel navigated her way to the [[Kagutsuchi Port]] and was met by Amane, who warned her of how much she was intervening in the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She watched the Grim Reaper battle Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref><br />
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As with the other chosen, Rachel was transported to a version of Ikaruga inside the Embryo by Nine the Phantom. Valkenhayn found her and she asked him to find out who the chosen were and what they were doing as she lost the power to teleport – he agreed and she began to venture across the distorted landscape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 005, Chapter 038, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> [[Naoto Kurogane]] eventually found her, and mistook her for [[Raquel Alucard]]. Rachel immediately recognised that his existence was identical to Ragna’s and they began to fight, but she was not strong enough to best him. Valkenhayn came to her rescue, but before he could attack, Naoto was teleported away. The vampire’s servant begged her to stay away from him no matter what. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 052''</ref><br />
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Rachel found Ragna, whose memories had returned, and they talked about the Embryo and any possible way to defeat Izanami. She told him that fighting her would only lead to him becoming berserk again, and that one of the chosen had to defeat Izanami and create a new possibility with their Azure fragment or the world would end. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Both of them were attacked by Azrael, but Ragna was able to repel him. Azrael left them alone after mocking Rachel and her inability to fight and when Ragna was summoned to Izanami’s location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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In Wadatsumi, Rachel watched as Ragna and Kagura fought, feeling sympathy for the former as he walked down a "thorny path". <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 072''</ref> She met Ragna a little later with Valkenhayn by her side. She warned him that he could not take the dreams of all the chosen, and stopped her butler from trying to prevent him from leaving. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref> She met with Kagura and Kokonoe, asking them to help Ragna fulfil his goal, and they agreed, later locating where he would next be placed with Phenomenon Intervention <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078''</ref>. They brought Ragna back to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]]. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that the last few Phenomenon Interventions were caused by [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]], the secret eleventh Nox Nyctores and that it was hidden underneath Sector Seven, inside Nine’s workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Rachel was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop, and listened to the sage’s explanation of the [[Prime Field War]], the world they lived in, and why she created Requiem. Rachel further watched as Ragna defeated Nine. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref><br />
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The workshop was soon assaulted by Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. Rachel could do nothing but watch as Nine finally died using the [[Radiance of Extinguishment]] to delay Doomsday, and was forced to leave Jubei behind fighting Nu while she and the others escaped via her teleportation, which was activated through Celica. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref> They arrived at Celica’s church, which was burnt down in the past. Kokonoe returned to Yabiko and handed Rachel a communicator should something go wrong with Noel or Celica. She was amazed to see Noel navigate the church as if she had lived there. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> She left a little later on to check on the underground of the church, finding a version of the Azure Grimoire still within it. The young vampire had tea with the others a little later on after telling Ragna, Jin, and [[Trinity Glassfille]] of her discovery. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> She went with Noel and Ragna later that night to the location, helping Noel reconnect with her severed soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> When Rachel returned, she learned of Kokonoe’s plan to use Minerva to destroy Requiem <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> and used her teleporter to return to Yabiko after witnessing Celica’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Rachel later listened in on Kokonoe’s explanation of how to take down Izanami and Requiem. She also learned that Noel possessed one half of Saya’s soul and that she was a perfect reflection of [[The Origin]] in the world. She agreed to be taken by Lambda to the frozen space-time but was separated from the rest of the group. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088–089''</ref> When she awoke, she found herself inside a restraining field created by Hazama, which slowly constricted the young vampire whenever she moved. Immobilized, Rachel suffered throughout her torture. Hazama told her about Izanami’s defeat before kicking her and acknowledging that the vampire had suffered enough pain to die over ten times. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref> She was soon rescued by Ragna and Naoto, watching as Hazama jumped into the [[Boundary]] and then helping Ragna, Jin, and Trinity enter the exterior of the Embryo itself so they could rescue Noel from [[Susano’o]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Movie Screenshot 01.png|thumb|right|”Thanks for everything up until now.”]]Outside the Embryo, Ragna told Rachel of his desire to “end the dream of God”. He picked her up and hugged her as he thanked the vampire for everything she had done for him, before erasing her memories of him. Rachel was passed to Valkenhayn <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref> and the pair eventually returned to seithr, awakening in the new world Ragna would later create. There, she visited a makeshift grave for Ragna that used the [[Aramasa]], his sword. She did not remember who exactly he was, but vowed to search for him. A mysterious individual formerly known as Tsubaki Yayoi came to the grave site to kill her, but ultimately decided to let her suffer the hell of "possibility" for her hope. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
===Bloodedge Experience - Part 1===<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Bloodedge_Experience_Part_1_Novel_illustration_04.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Bloodedge Experience]]<br />
Rachel used Phenomenon Intervention and found herself in the middle of [[Shin Kawahama City]], Japan. Time froze and she found Naoto Kurogane. Rachel looked at the boy from a distance - he had yet to become the young man she met in the Embryo. She attempted to say something to him, but disappeared as quickly as she had arrived.<ref>''BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 1 - Contact''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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As a vampire, Rachel possesses some of their signature abilities, such as being able to regenerate most wounds inflicted upon her and the ability to turn humans into her kind. Her [[Drive]] is '''Silpheed''', which allows her complete control of the wind, being able to conjure slight breezes to deadly storms and whirlwinds. Her Drive is also used to help make her fly through the air. Her Drive is further amplified by both her mastery over sorcery and [[magic]], which she often uses to summons bolts of lightning or teleport, on which there seemed to be little limit on how many she could transfer at one point. Additionally, Rachel possesses the ability '''Slave Red''', which lets her take control of someone's mind with a look, giving them one order they cannot refuse. However, this ability has limits, as it was unable to affect Amane Nishiki.<br />
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Inside her body lies one of the three Sankishin, Tsukuyomi, which forms an absolute defence that is impenetrable from even the Boundary and Take-Mikazuchi. Instead of conventional weapons, Rachel uses Nago and Gii with their shape-shifting powers to help her fight, and she rarely lets herself take any direct damage.<br />
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Rachel, however, sacrificed a lot of her power once she gave up her position of Amatsumugi and Onlooker. Her sorcery power deteriorated to the point where she could barely teleport herself.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''Head of the Vampire clan, 'Alucard.'<br />
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''At one time she oversaw the Boundary with the Takamagahara System. She houses one of the Sankishin, the Tsukuyomi Unit, within her, and is an observer that has lived for millennia.<br />
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''She knew of Ragna from when he was young, and presented him with the opportunity to wield the Azure Grimoire. She is also the one who gave Jin the [[Susano'o Unit]].<br />
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''She is refined and wise, and carries herself with an aura of elegance. But contrary to her appearance, she's quite free spirited, arrogant, and domineering at times. It is not uncommon to see her vilify anything that does not suit her tastes. She seldom lifts a finger to do anything, and relies on her familiars, Nago and Gii, to do her bidding.<br />
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''While being a key player in our world, she is forbidden to intervene in its course of events. Thus, it has been her fate to silently observe history repeat itself over and over. But when Noel triggered change to occur once more in the world, Rachel devises a plan to take down her arch nemesis, Terumi, once and for all. She rescues Hakumen, and keep him under her domain.<br />
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''Rachel is no stranger to the highest ranking member of the NOL, the Imperator. To put an end to the Imperator's scheme, she walks on stage, going from Observer to actor.<br />
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''As one of the Chrono Phantasma, Rachel orders Tsubaki to use the Immortal Breaker ot destroy her, should Ragna died without being defeated by Jin or Tsubaki. That it was the only way for evil to be eradicated from this world forever.<br />
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''It is still not known what she meant...''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #04''</ref><br />
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==Variable Heart Glossary==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''When asking who is the strongest vampire in this world, it would be the “''Crimson Vampire”. ''Or that is what the note that professor Kokonoe wrote said that I saw before.''<br />
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''If I remember the note, she lives in an old castle with her familiars. She has a beautiful appearance and a sadistic personality. She is the Onlooker of the world.<br />
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''… I wonder if such an existence really exists.'' - Kajun Faycott <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9, Glossary''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Rachel as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Rachel as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/5XVScQzUhHk Rachel] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Rachel as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Rachel as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Rachel as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen of rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen or rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Rachel as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].<br />
*Rachel is featured on the key-illustration of the ''BlazBlue X Gunslinger Stratos 2'' [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/collabo.html#] [http://gunslinger-stratos.jp/gs2/information/2014/10/post-613.html] collaboration, which is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb1ssLyfrs visible ingame].<br />
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[[Category:Trigger Shift Characters]]</div>Wisedrowhttps://blazblue.wiki/index.php?title=Jin_Kisaragi&diff=19682Jin Kisaragi2018-03-15T18:54:52Z<p>Wisedrow: Appearance</p>
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"}}<br />
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| name =Jin Kisaragi<br />
| birthday =February 14<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Wendee_Lee|Wendee Lee]] (English, young)<br />
| blood =A<br />
| height =178cm<br />
| weight =61kg<br />
| hair =Blonde<br />
| eye =Green<br />
| drive =Frost Bite<br />
| birthplace =United Kingdom<br />
| like =Nothing<br />
| dislike =Meat Dishes, Weaklings<br />
| hobby =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles<br />
| team =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]<br />
|Titles =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref><br />
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| appdrama =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''<br />
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.<br />
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Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Jin is a young man with short, blond hair and green eyes. He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division, Jin's uniform consists of a sleeveless blue and gold trimmed NOL coat with a red lining, a white sleeveless tunic, secured at the waist with three black belts which covers a black full length bodysuit underneath it. On Jin's arms are a pair of white mid arm length gloves as well as a pair of long blue detached sleeves, which reach down to his knees and are attached to his coat by large silver buttons near his shoulders, these detached sleeves also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue and gold trimmed NOL infantry boots which also have a gold cross printed along the tongue of the boots and steel toecaps.<br />
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During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes as well as grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.<br />
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While he lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a white jacket, with a black shirt and light brown trousers as well as dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.<br />
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In his teenage years when adopted by the Kisaragi's, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.<br />
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For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit with a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, a white shirt and red tie, as well as a pair of white trousers and the standard blue and gold trimmed NOL infantry boots. On certain occasions he has also wore a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura’s but in blue with a gold trim.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.<br />
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Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.<br />
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As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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===Military Academy===<br />
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====<br />
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.<br />
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After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref><br />
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The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref><br />
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Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> <br />
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Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref><br />
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Later that year, Jin graduated.<br />
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===Ikaruga Civil War===<br />
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====<br />
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In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref><br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], ordering the Kisaragi heir to arrest her on grounds of treason. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref> He talked to the Colonel, letting her know that he was going to cut her down, remembering the deaths of the Ninth Squadron, Grimwood's execution, and Karenjina's torture. The two began fighting while Mai battled the numerous Fuzzy. Eventually, Mai launched her [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]], the [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] towards Meifang, puncturing a large hole in her shoulder - Jin followed up by freezing parts of her, yet it was not enough to take the Colonel down. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 17''</ref><br />
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Jin lost sight of both Mai and Meifang as the former created a [[Phantom Field]]. The Colonel was defeated and Jin left with Taro pursuing him. He was reunited with Akane and Taro for a brief moment aboard an Ars Magus vessel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref><br />
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===purgatory hell===<br />
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.<br />
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The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref><br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref><br />
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Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Memorable Church''</ref><br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>}}<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref><br />
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Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref><br />
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With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref><br />
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After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref><br />
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Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref><br />
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The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>''Inside-Games, [https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Interview with Toshimichi Mori]''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.<br />
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Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref><br />
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During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.<br />
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Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. <br />
==Library Entry==<br />
===Jin Kisaragi===<br />
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''<br />
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''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''<br />
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''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''<br />
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''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''<br />
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''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''<br />
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''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''<br />
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''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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| birthday =March 3rd<br />
| species =Artificial Human<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular, pale young man with shocking white and spiky hair. His left eye is naturally green, while his right eye is a bright red, caused by the Azure Grimoire. He wears his long-sleeved signature red jacket over a simple black shirt. On both the top and bottom of his sleeves are silver fixtures, one of which has the inscription ''-No.5-Es''; this jacket also has two red ribbons that flow freely with silver ends. On his jacket are two belts, and he wears two more belts over the jacket and his [[wikipedia:hakama|hakama]]. His clothing is completed with red shoes with steel toecaps and a green studded earring in his left ear. Because his right arm is the Azure Grimoire, his right arm is completely black - there are [[seithr regulator]] on the back of his black gloves, one for each hand, and on his clavicle is a mysterious mark. Towards the end of his life in the ''BlazBlue'' world, the Azure Grimoire had corrupted most of his right side, leaving even half of his face covered black with bright red veins.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury]]'s presence. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist, showing his [[Grimoire]] fully. His Azure Grimoire was covered in black wraps, partially obscuring his regulator on his hand; on his bicep was a golden buckle where the wraps stopped.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had blonde hair and both his eyes were green. He often wore a white shirt with blue shorts.<br />
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While training with [[Jubei]] as a teenager, Ragna wore a variation of his black shirt where it was primarily red with black rims. He wore a black glove on his right arm, and kept his grimoire visible at all time. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. He has swimming trunks colored red, orange, and black with a white waistband. Instead of his usual jacket, he wears a crimson sports jacket with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of dead spike on a white badge.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Izanami|Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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| birthday =October 31<br />
| species =[[Vampire]]<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Kana Ueda|Kana Ueda]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Mela Lee|Mela Lee]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (English, CS2 Arcade Mode)<br />
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| dislike =Boredom, bell peppers<br />
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| team =[[Alucard Clan]]<br />
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'''Rachel Alucard''' (レイチェル=アルカード) is a [[vampire]], former [[Onlooker]], and head of the [[Alucard Clan]] of vampires. She is the daughter of [[Clavis Alucard]], and watches over the world from the [[Alucard Castle]] alongside her butler [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. Rachel wields the [[Sankishin]]: [[Tsukuyomi Unit]], and has no [[Eye of the Hunter|life-force value]]. She is constantly followed by her familiars - [[Nago]] and [[Gii]].<br />
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She is one of the original twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
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A small, pale vampire with large red eyes and long blonde hair tied into twin tails with black ribbons, Rachel looks much younger than she actually is. She is almost exclusively seen in her large, backless black dress that stops just below her knees. The dress is intricate with outer bell shape, with two parts to it: the first of which stops on her hips and sits above the other part, which ends in white frills and has small red crosses near the front base of the lower dress. On this second part are large red wings which can extend and contract according to Rachel's will. The sleeves of the dress also end in white frills, and have red crosses adorning each sleeve. At her collar is a ruffled white cravat which is obscured by a large red ribbon. On top of her dress she wears a small cape that is decorated with the same red crosses that cover her sleeves. Under her dress she wears white tights and large, black, heel-less platform boots that come up to her knees, and a red ribbon tied on her right ankle.<br />
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When using Tsukuyomi, her eyes turn amber. She is always seen carrying Nago around in an umbrella form. Because of the ribbons that hold her hair, she is sometimes compared to a rabbit.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Refined, intelligent, and quiet yet arrogant, domineering, and self-centered, she rarely travels without Gii and Nago to accompany her. She treats them roughly; especially Gii, who always seems to be on the brink of death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/rachel.php Rachel Alucard]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/rachel Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Contrary to her elegant and graceful appearance, Rachel is often overbearing and rude - delivering rapid, yet complex insults. She is righteously proud at times, boasting of her formidable power, and is known to bully Gii relentlessly, using him as a conductor for her infrequent bursts of rage. She enjoys teasing [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Hakumen]], but is known to greatly respect the both of them. Additionally, she is heavily implied to be in love with Ragna.<br />
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Despite these characteristics, Rachel is undeniably wise, having knowledge and wisdom that surpasses most of the cast. She put her life in great danger to ensure that the timeloops would be broken and that [[Doomsday]] would be stopped. The people she treats with respect are often the ones who have earned it, such as [[Celica A. Mercury]], Valkenhayn, [[Jubei]], [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and eventually, [[Noel Vermillion]]. Although she may come off as domineering at times, Rachel cares far more greatly for the world and its people than she will let anyone know.<br />
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Even though she is a vampire, Rachel detests partaking in the consumption of blood, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. However, she does enjoy drinking tea and sitting her rose-filled garden with Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn as company.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Rachel was born to Clavis Alucard, although the circumstances concerning her birth remain unknown. She was doted on her by her father and his butler, Valkenhayn. She became acquainted with [[Tomonori]] and [[Jubei]] as they came under her father's servitude, and she spent a great deal of time in the [[Alucard Castle]]. From a seemingly early age, Rachel had developed a complete mastery over [[sorcery]].<br />
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===Dark War===<br />
====Phase 0, Phase Shift 1, Phase Shift 2, Phase Shift 3, Phase Shift 4====<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Phase_Shift_1_Novel_Illustration_07.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Scolding]]<br />
In the January of 2106, Rachel watched Tomonori battle against [[Kazuma Kval]] in the [[Magister's City of Ishana]]. She teleported next to him on the top of a building's spire. She chuckled at him, calling him an "uninteresting man", noting that he had gone against Clavis' orders and tried to kill Kazuma, not observe him. She stretched out her hand and teleported him back to the Alucard Castle. There, she sat on a sofa and drank black tea as she watched Tomonori turn his back on Clavis and Valkenhayn.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref><br />
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===Scarlet Rose===<br />
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After the events of the [[Dark War]], Rachel slept to gain knowledge and regain lost power. She slept for over 50 years until she finally awoke. She called for Valkenhayn, noting that he had grown older since the last time she had seen him. She apologized for giving the [[lycanthrope]] a difficult life, but took up his offer to a cup of tea. Valkenhayn dressed her and told her that [[Relius Clover]] had been seen again and that Jubei was currently hunting him down.<br />
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Hearing that three children had been adopted by Celica A. Mercury, Rachel travelled to the woods nearby the nun's [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]]. There she watched as Celica and the children searched for strawberries. She attracted the attention of the young girl, [[Saya]], but she could only feel Rachel's presence. Once they had left, Rachel whispered her wonders towards what conclusion Ragna the Bloodedge would bring to her; she then left the woods.<br />
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===Endless Waltz===<br />
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Rachel recalled the first time she met properly met Ragna and the events that unfolded that night in the first timeline.<br />
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She left for Celica A. Mercury's church after briefly saying farewell to Valkenhayn. Arriving at the church a few seconds later, she was met with a fierce rain and the destroyed church that was set ablaze by [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Near her feet laid a young, dying Ragna, his right arm cut off by [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Rachel quickly cast a spell that swallowed Ragna whole, before he had time to scream. Inside the hole, Rachel drank his blood, stopping the bleeding and allowing Ragna time to live. Ragna scanned the room and touched the [[Azure Grimoire]] that lay in the corner. Rachel soon departed after comments by Nago and Gii, leaving Ragna alive and transported back to the ruins of the church, having saved his life.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Witnessing that Ragna, [[Mai Natsume]], [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Taro Sasaga'e]], [[Shiori Kirihito]], and [[Bell]] were surrounded by the Zero Squadron and [[Meifang Lapislazuli]], Rachel performed a massive [[teleportation spell|teleport]], evacuating the group out of their predicament. Ragna's behaviour started to annoy her, so Rachel ordered Valkenhayn to throw him away to any location. She then began talking with Jubei about Bell, confirming that Mai was not an [[Observer]] and that she looks forward to how all their fates unravel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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In the lower levels of the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]], Rachel encountered Ragna; teleporting in front of him and gesturing towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City.<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of a clan of bloodsucking vampires, the Alucard. Although she is the "head," she lives alone within the spacious castle she inherited, along with the black cat Nago and the red bat Gii. She hates boredom, so she leaves her castle to search for entertainment.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/rachel.html Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Rachel teleported to the [[Hanging Gardens]] of the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi alongside Nago and Gii. Having briefly contemplated the past and the last time she visited the area, Rachel teleported in front of Ragna, startling the young man. Typical of her nature, she began to easily belittle the Grim Reaper, taking great delight in his reactions; although this was short lived as she directed him toward his objective. Turning, she greeted Hakumen, although the conversation served as little more than trivial banter between the two as Rachel chastised humanity’s lust for the [[Azure]]. As Hakumen left, the young vampire turned her attention elsewhere.<br />
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Later in the evening, Rachel teleported beside a melee between Ragna and Valkenhayn. Brandishing more insults to Ragna before ordering Nago and Gii to be silent, Rachel ordered Valkenhayn give her an explanation for his appearance in the city, finding herself to be satisfied at his response. Rachel then teleported the group back to the Alucard Castle. There, Rachel and Ragna began to fight, although the former hardly exhausted any energy doing so, and resigned herself to a cup of tea brewed by her servant. She then began to criticise Ragna, calling him weak, but congratulating him on being “marginally” stronger than before. However, she begged him to not give up before teleporting him in front of Kagutsuchi’s [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] branch. Watching from afar, Rachel teleported down to the branch in front of Noel Vermillion, preventing her from advancing any further. Noel was not spared from Rachel’s razor sharp tongue as the vampire easily made a verbal assault on her person, and ultimately stopped her from advancing.<br />
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Once Noel had saved Ragna from [[Nu-13]], Rachel teleported to the basement of the NOL branch where the [[cauldron]] lay. She told Ragna about Noel’s origins, and how she was now the [[Eye of the Azure]]. After explaining that Noel would inherit the true Azure, which was stronger than Ragna’s, Rachel confessed that she could not foretell what happened next, but also congratulated the young man on “performing brilliantly”. She teleported atop of Kagutsuchi, and activated the Tsukuyomi to prevent the destruction of the city that would be caused by a blast from [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]]. Unfortunately, Rachel arrived too late to the basement as Noel had already accidentally Observed Terumi, causing his existence in the world to become true. Rachel prevented Ragna from attacking the monstrous being and contacted [[Kokonoe]] shortly after he had left, asking if she had bore witness to what had happened.<br />
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===Trigger Shift===<br />
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Instead of teleporting them outside the ruins of the NOL branch, Rachel swiftly departed from the cauldron, opting to return home instead. She decided to visit the same wooden prison that held Terumi for the short time before he was released. Rachel questioned whether [[Nine the Phantom|Nine's]] decision to release Terumi was wise to make. Valkenhayn appeared next to her and the two talked until a buzz rang, signalling that [[Takamagahara]] wanted to speak to the young vampire.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of the prestigious vampire clan "Alucard." Although she has carefully watched over the "Closed World" for ages, after the previous incident, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] gave the world the opportunity to move again. Determined to settle matters with her bitter enemy Terumi by her own hands, she begins to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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Upon conversing with Takamagahara, Rachel lost her ability to Observe. She returned to the castle with significantly less power, dreading the return of Terumi. She thought about the movement in Takamagahara and was surprised that Terumi returned so soon. When Valkenhayn asked what she intended to do, Rachel replied with "Nothing." Before going to depart again, she asked him if he'd do her a favor. He agreed and she left, heading to [[Sector Seven|Sector Seven's]] confinement chamber. The room radiated sorcery and in the center of it all, Hakumen sat silently. Rachel demanded he gets up immediately and he complied once she threatened to fill him with "animals' leavings and spoiled food". She informed him of the impending threat and the "[[Continuum Shift|continuum shift]]", vaguely mentioning that things had already changed. The two agreed to meet in Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Rachel went on ahead and entered a restaurant while waiting. Inside, Ragna and [[Platinum the Trinity]] were eating lunch together. Rachel quietly stormed out, furious that Ragna was with someone. She waited outside for a little longer and was questioned by Nago as to why she didn't just transport Hakumen out with her. She replied by claiming that she didn't owe Hakumen anything and that it would take a lot of energy to transport him out with her. In actuality, it was the weakening of her powers that made it hard to do so. Valkenhayn appeared before her, alerting her that Jin was at the castle, as per her request. As Hakumen still had yet to return, she agreed to go.<br />
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Rachel laughed at Jin for his weaknesses and over-dependency of Ragna. Striking a nerve, Jin became infuriated by her insults and ignored his injuries long enough to fight her. She easily won and summoned Valkenhayn to dispose of him. Secretly, Rachel had Valkenhayn limit the [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa|Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa's]] influence on Jin. Later on, she transported Jin to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi without alerting him to the limit on his [[Nox Nyctores]].<br />
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After waiting at the castle, Rachel went to meet Hakumen. He was surprised by something he saw and demanded answers. She replied by telling him that she's not sure what he's talking about, and he commented on Takamagahara moving again. Terumi's return had him worried, but his concerns were cut short by [[Lambda-11|Lambda-11's]] arrival. Rachel teased and taunted the operator behind the [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Device|Prime Field Device]], causing Kokonoe to order the death of the vampire. Sending Hakumen to go pay Terumi a visit, Rachel dealt with Lambda-11 herself.<br />
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After winning the brief fight, Rachel teleported to the NOL branch, meeting [[Litchi Faye-Ling]] who had joined the NOL. Rachel chastised Litchi's decision, claiming that her hands have been "dirtied". She asked about [[Hazama]] and the information that he had passed onto Litchi, although the latter refused to reply, leading to a short brawl. Once Rachel won, she gave Litchi some words of advice and departed.<br />
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On her way, Rachel was stopped by an obscure, mysterious feeling. She felt herself being trapped in a binding circle. [[Izanami]], Phantom, and Relius Clover appeared before her. Trying as hard as she could, Rachel was unable to free herself and was trapped. She was saved by Ragna after he defeated Terumi not long afterwards. In typical form, Rachel refused to thank him, although she was grateful for the rescue. She told him that the only way to save Noel from herself as [[Mu-12]] was to kill her. Ragna, however, managed to save her without anyone dying, but lost his left arm in the process. The [[Izanami|Imperator]] appeared and threatened Rachel.<br />
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At the end, Rachel was seen with Hakumen. He told her that she and Jubei had grown soft and weak, walking away in frustration. Rachel wished for Ragna to be strong, brave and never give up, no matter what the altered future may hold.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Rachel Alucard, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, the wielder of the Sankishin "Tsukuyomi Unit," and a vampire said to have lived thousands of years. The [[Onlooker|Observer]] beings to move again in order to stop a plan involving the highest official in the NOL, the "Imperator."<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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A month after the [[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift|''Continuum Shift'']], Rachel found Ragna near the charred site of Celica’s old church while watching from the skies. She descended and spoke to him for the first time since the end of the phenomenon event, but her words sparked a fight between the two that the vampire easily won. His question about [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]] caught her off guard, but confessed that she knew little about it - although she told Ragna everything she knew did know, and further divulged information on Hades: Izanami, who then appeared before them.<br />
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Phantom’s Gravity Seed brought Rachel, Nago, and Gii to their knees in front of the Imperator. She could only watch while Izanami easily subdued the Grim Reaper, but was freed once the Imperator left. Rachel struggled to rise but greeted [[Taokaka]] as she came to meet them, and later found and greeted [[Torakaka]] as well. The vampire recalled that the old [[Kaka]] village lay nearby and asked that Ragna be taken there, but not before warning Ragna that the scars caused by [[sorcery]] can transcend time and space, meaning he will be affected no matter what phenomena may occur.<br />
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She promptly teleported away to Hakumen's side, where she invited him for tea. He declined, but they continued nonetheless to discuss the identity of Phantom and how to deal with her. Both of them cast aside their vanity to admit that Phantom and her comrades would make her a formidable threat, even for themselves and Jubei. With this, Rachel suggested a plan.<br />
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Rachel teleported near Ragna to remind him that his attitude towards innocents was nothing short of disgusting, then teleported away from him before he could apologize. Watching from above as Ragna was beaten by [[Kagura Mutsuki]], Rachel and [[Amane Nishiki]] began to talk the two below them. Amane warned her about getting too involved before resuming his pursuit of [[Carl Clover]].<br />
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She would later teleport to the basement of the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido|5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido's]] NOL branch, where Rachel and Celica were finally reintroduced. She insulted Ragna as he lay incarcerated in the nearby cell. Soon after, Noel joined them and Rachel began to explain "The World” and [[Chrono Phantasma]] to the two girls. She accepted all questions and completed her story on a sad note, before asking Kokonoe to improve her eavesdropping and teleporting away. She would join the main group for dinner, where she criticized Ragna for his lack of table etiquette and complimented [[Hibiki Kohaku]] for his exceptional cooking skills, while also entrusting him with the decision of what tea to prepare for her. Kagura introduced himself to Rachel, and his flattery earned her liking.<br />
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When Noel created [[The Realm]], Rachel entered to tutor her on how to manage the Power of the Eye and to explain how the space was born. When she was summoned by Noel’s consciousness, Rachel asked her if she could accept herself. Noel's answer more than satisfied Rachel. She asked that Noel accept her Azure; however, the two were interrupted by Hazama, who had managed to enter The Realm thanks to a hole Rachel had left upon her entrance. Rachel was left behind when Terumi took Noel elsewhere in The Realm, but she managed to leave and bring Noel’s consciousness back to the normal world.<br />
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The Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge came around on the following day and Rachel watched calmly while placing actual bets on each round with Celica. She complemented Kagura on his ability to pull together such an event and betted on [[Bullet]], not having anticipated that [[Azrael]] would be her opponent's replacement. She prevented Kagura from switching in with Ragna during his beating by the Genocider and threw Gii in front of Azrael’s aimed fist towards Celica. Rachel silently congratulated Ragna on his ability to control the Azure Grimoire and prevent it from eroding his soul any further. In the medical bay, Celica thanked Rachel for stopping Azrael’s assault on her, but the vampire’s sharp tongue remained straight and true. The revelation from Ragna that he would stop using the Azure Grimoire caused her to invite them to the cauldron in Ibukido, under the condition that they bring Noel with them.<br />
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At the cauldron with Ragna, Celica, and Noel, Rachel placed additional protections on Noel to prevent further interference with her consciousness from the nearby caskets, explaining that their thoughts were interfering with Noel’s. Pleased with Noel’s dedication, Rachel told Ragna that he was to be sent back in time to the first timeline, so that he could solidify the timeline; although Noel’s Observation would be pushed to its limit and Celica’s memory would be strained. Finally, Rachel placed the Tsukuyomi Unit upon Ragna so that he could safely arrive in the past. They succeeded in sending him back, but Rachel lost her status as an Observer, instead becoming an Onlooker without any sorcery power. This event became known as the [[Time for Decision]], an important event that cost Rachel the majority of her remaining power.<br />
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A few hours later, Ragna returned from his journey to the past, his memory scrambled. Rachel accepted his thanks for sending him back, but Rachel soon realized how great a sacrifice she had made. Amane arrived a short while later as he had told Valkenhayn about Rachel’s location, leaving once the latter man had arrived. She thought kindly of Amane’s guidance and asked that Valkenhayn escort her back to her castle.<br />
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Intruding in Kagura’s office, she and Valkenhayn introduced themselves while also offering advice to the group. Rachel reminded them all that [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] had intended to use the Lynchpin as a last resort in a time when Celica wasn’t around, and argued that another method would be possible with the Nox Nyctores [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]]. When the main group had left, Kokonoe told Rachel and Kagura that Izanami’s [[Phenomenon Intervention|intervention]] had stopped with Rachel, further confirming that the Takamagahara System had been demolished. She remained in the room even once [[Izayoi]] and Jin had entered.<br />
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Rachel directed Jin and Hakumen to cut the base of the [[Monolith]]. She further ordered Valkenhayn to assist [[Bang Shishigami]] with his battle against Relius, and then ordered Bang to hammer the Rettenjo into the Lynchpin - a plan possible thanks to [[Iron Tager]] who teleported both parties above the Monolith. The Lynchpin subsequently fell into the tower. Rachel’s final orders were to ask that Ragna activate the Azure Grimoire and confront Take-Mikazuchi. [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]] was summoned into the world thanks to Doomsday, but Rachel prevented any damage to it by using Tsukuyomi; leaving both Tsukuyomi and the [[Embryo]] floating above the ruins of Ibukido. Izanami and Rachel discussed their ideals above the sky, with Rachel saying she would give life to the former Imperator, while the latter wished to give her death.<br />
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Rachel caught Tsubaki Yayoi alone and punching a wall and gave her some advice. Then she asked Tsubaki to kill Ragna if she should ever find him. If Tsubaki failed and Ragna happened to expire of his own accord, then Rachel implored Tsubaki to kill her with the [[Immortal Breaker]] in order to eradicate the evil within Ragna.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|Once an [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, and the current head of the Alucard family. Although she lost most of her power from continuously interfering with the world, she once again begins to move in order to stop the Imperator's conspiracy. She searches for "Ragna," who should be somewhere in this world.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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The vampire found Noel in Ibukido, and began watching her – she was unable to sense the power of the Godslayer radiating from her and told Noel herself, wondering if it had been severed from her. She was instantly teleported alongside Noel outside of the facility to Amaterasu by Izanami and tried to stop Noel from Observing the Embryo, but it was too late and both of them were taken inside it. Rachel became one of the [[chosen]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 004–006''</ref><br />
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When Rachel awoke, it was inside a version of the Alucard Castle. Her memories were unaffected and she was greeted by Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn. She had noticed that their memories were altered, but the pieces of them would not fit properly which left some memories conflicting with others. She left after smacking Gii across the room for an inappropriate comment. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007, Sub Scenario 002''</ref> She later found herself captured and in a cell next to Ragna. She chastised him for his memory loss <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 024''</ref>, and watched as he was interrogated by Hazama. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Ragna opened her cell once he was freed due to the lack of soldiers around him to enforce his restraints. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> Rachel navigated her way to the [[Kagutsuchi Port]] and was met by Amane, who warned her of how much she was intervening in the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She watched the Grim Reaper battle Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref><br />
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As with the other chosen, Rachel was transported to a version of Ikaruga inside the Embryo by Nine the Phantom. Valkenhayn found her and she asked him to find out who the chosen were and what they were doing as she lost the power to teleport – he agreed and she began to venture across the distorted landscape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 005, Chapter 038, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> [[Naoto Kurogane]] eventually found her, and mistook her for [[Raquel Alucard]]. Rachel immediately recognised that his existence was identical to Ragna’s and they began to fight, but she was not strong enough to best him. Valkenhayn came to her rescue, but before he could attack, Naoto was teleported away. The vampire’s servant begged her to stay away from him no matter what. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 052''</ref><br />
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Rachel found Ragna, whose memories had returned, and they talked about the Embryo and any possible way to defeat Izanami. She told him that fighting her would only lead to him becoming berserk again, and that one of the chosen had to defeat Izanami and create a new possibility with their Azure fragment or the world would end. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Both of them were attacked by Azrael, but Ragna was able to repel him. Azrael left them alone after mocking Rachel and her inability to fight and when Ragna was summoned to Izanami’s location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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In Wadatsumi, Rachel watched as Ragna and Kagura fought, feeling sympathy for the former as he walked down a "thorny path". <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 072''</ref> She met Ragna a little later with Valkenhayn by her side. She warned him that he could not take the dreams of all the chosen, and stopped her butler from trying to prevent him from leaving. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref> She met with Kagura and Kokonoe, asking them to help Ragna fulfil his goal, and they agreed, later locating where he would next be placed with Phenomenon Intervention <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078''</ref>. They brought Ragna back to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]]. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that the last few Phenomenon Interventions were caused by [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]], the secret eleventh Nox Nyctores and that it was hidden underneath Sector Seven, inside Nine’s workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Rachel was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop, and listened to the sage’s explanation of the [[Prime Field War]], the world they lived in, and why she created Requiem. Rachel further watched as Ragna defeated Nine. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref><br />
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The workshop was soon assaulted by Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. Rachel could do nothing but watch as Nine finally died using the [[Radiance of Extinguishment]] to delay Doomsday, and was forced to leave Jubei behind fighting Nu while she and the others escaped via her teleportation, which was activated through Celica. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref> They arrived at Celica’s church, which was burnt down in the past. Kokonoe returned to Yabiko and handed Rachel a communicator should something go wrong with Noel or Celica. She was amazed to see Noel navigate the church as if she had lived there. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> She left a little later on to check on the underground of the church, finding a version of the Azure Grimoire still within it. The young vampire had tea with the others a little later on after telling Ragna, Jin, and [[Trinity Glassfille]] of her discovery. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> She went with Noel and Ragna later that night to the location, helping Noel reconnect with her severed soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> When Rachel returned, she learned of Kokonoe’s plan to use Minerva to destroy Requiem <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> and used her teleporter to return to Yabiko after witnessing Celica’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Rachel later listened in on Kokonoe’s explanation of how to take down Izanami and Requiem. She also learned that Noel possessed one half of Saya’s soul and that she was a perfect reflection of [[The Origin]] in the world. She agreed to be taken by Lambda to the frozen space-time but was separated from the rest of the group. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088–089''</ref> When she awoke, she found herself inside a restraining field created by Hazama, which slowly constricted the young vampire whenever she moved. Immobilized, Rachel suffered throughout her torture. Hazama told her about Izanami’s defeat before kicking her and acknowledging that the vampire had suffered enough pain to die over ten times. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref> She was soon rescued by Ragna and Naoto, watching as Hazama jumped into the [[Boundary]] and then helping Ragna, Jin, and Trinity enter the exterior of the Embryo itself so they could rescue Noel from [[Susano’o]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Movie Screenshot 01.png|thumb|right|”Thanks for everything up until now.”]]Outside the Embryo, Ragna told Rachel of his desire to “end the dream of God”. He picked her up and hugged her as he thanked the vampire for everything she had done for him, before erasing her memories of him. Rachel was passed to Valkenhayn <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref> and the pair eventually returned to seithr, awakening in the new world Ragna would later create. There, she visited a makeshift grave for Ragna that used the [[Aramasa]], his sword. She did not remember who exactly he was, but vowed to search for him. A mysterious individual formerly known as Tsubaki Yayoi came to the grave site to kill her, but ultimately decided to let her suffer the hell of "possibility" for her hope. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
===Bloodedge Experience - Part 1===<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Bloodedge_Experience_Part_1_Novel_illustration_04.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Bloodedge Experience]]<br />
Rachel used Phenomenon Intervention and found herself in the middle of [[Shin Kawahama City]], Japan. Time froze and she found Naoto Kurogane. Rachel looked at the boy from a distance - he had yet to become the young man she met in the Embryo. She attempted to say something to him, but disappeared as quickly as she had arrived.<ref>''BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 1 - Contact''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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As a vampire, Rachel possesses some of their signature abilities, such as being able to regenerate most wounds inflicted upon her and the ability to turn humans into her kind. Her [[Drive]] is '''Silpheed''', which allows her complete control of the wind, being able to conjure slight breezes to deadly storms and whirlwinds. Her Drive is also used to help make her fly through the air. Her Drive is further amplified by both her mastery over sorcery and [[magic]], which she often uses to summons bolts of lightning or teleport, on which there seemed to be little limit on how many she could transfer at one point. Additionally, Rachel possesses the ability '''Slave Red''', which lets her take control of someone's mind with a look, giving them one order they cannot refuse. However, this ability has limits, as it was unable to affect Amane Nishiki.<br />
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Inside her body lies one of the three Sankishin, Tsukuyomi, which forms an absolute defence that is impenetrable from even the Boundary and Take-Mikazuchi. Instead of conventional weapons, Rachel uses Nago and Gii with their shape-shifting powers to help her fight, and she rarely lets herself take any direct damage.<br />
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Rachel, however, sacrificed a lot of her power once she gave up her position of Amatsumugi and Onlooker. Her sorcery power deteriorated to the point where she could barely teleport herself.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''Head of the Vampire clan, 'Alucard.'<br />
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''At one time she oversaw the Boundary with the Takamagahara System. She houses one of the Sankishin, the Tsukuyomi Unit, within her, and is an observer that has lived for millennia.<br />
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''She knew of Ragna from when he was young, and presented him with the opportunity to wield the Azure Grimoire. She is also the one who gave Jin the [[Susano'o Unit]].<br />
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''She is refined and wise, and carries herself with an aura of elegance. But contrary to her appearance, she's quite free spirited, arrogant, and domineering at times. It is not uncommon to see her vilify anything that does not suit her tastes. She seldom lifts a finger to do anything, and relies on her familiars, Nago and Gii, to do her bidding.<br />
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''While being a key player in our world, she is forbidden to intervene in its course of events. Thus, it has been her fate to silently observe history repeat itself over and over. But when Noel triggered change to occur once more in the world, Rachel devises a plan to take down her arch nemesis, Terumi, once and for all. She rescues Hakumen, and keep him under her domain.<br />
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''Rachel is no stranger to the highest ranking member of the NOL, the Imperator. To put an end to the Imperator's scheme, she walks on stage, going from Observer to actor.<br />
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''As one of the Chrono Phantasma, Rachel orders Tsubaki to use the Immortal Breaker ot destroy her, should Ragna died without being defeated by Jin or Tsubaki. That it was the only way for evil to be eradicated from this world forever.<br />
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''It is still not known what she meant...''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #04''</ref><br />
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==Variable Heart Glossary==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''When asking who is the strongest vampire in this world, it would be the “''Crimson Vampire”. ''Or that is what the note that professor Kokonoe wrote said that I saw before.''<br />
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''If I remember the note, she lives in an old castle with her familiars. She has a beautiful appearance and a sadistic personality. She is the Onlooker of the world.<br />
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''… I wonder if such an existence really exists.'' - Kajun Faycott <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9, Glossary''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Rachel as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Rachel as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/5XVScQzUhHk Rachel] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Rachel as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Rachel as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Rachel as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen of rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen or rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Rachel as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].<br />
*Rachel is featured on the key-illustration of the ''BlazBlue X Gunslinger Stratos 2'' [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/collabo.html#] [http://gunslinger-stratos.jp/gs2/information/2014/10/post-613.html] collaboration, which is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb1ssLyfrs visible ingame].<br />
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| birthday =October 31<br />
| species =[[Vampire]]<br />
| voice =[[wikipedia:Kana Ueda|Kana Ueda]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Mela Lee|Mela Lee]] (English) <br/> [[wikipedia:Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] (English, CS2 Arcade Mode)<br />
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'''Rachel Alucard''' (レイチェル=アルカード) is a [[vampire]], former [[Onlooker]], and head of the [[Alucard Clan]] of vampires. She is the daughter of [[Clavis Alucard]], and watches over the world from the [[Alucard Castle]] alongside her butler [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. Rachel wields the [[Sankishin]]: [[Tsukuyomi Unit]], and has no [[Eye of the Hunter|life-force value]]. She is constantly followed by her familiars - [[Nago]] and [[Gii]].<br />
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She is one of the original twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
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A small, pale vampire with large red eyes and long blonde hair tied into twin tails with black ribbons, Rachel looks much younger than she actually is. She is almost exclusively seen in her large, backless black dress that stops just below her knees. The dress is intricate with outer bell shape, with two parts to it: the first of which stops on her hips and sits above the other part, which ends in white frills and has small red crosses near the front base of the lower dress. On this second part are large red wings which can extend and contract according to Rachel's will. The sleeves of the dress also end in white frills, and have red crosses adorning each sleeve. At her collar is a ruffled white cravat which is obscured by a large red ribbon. On top of her dress she wears a small cape that is decorated with the same red crosses that cover her sleeves. Under her dress she wears white tights and large, black, heel-less platform boots that come up to her knees, and a red ribbon tied on her right ankle.<br />
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When using Tsukuyomi, her eyes turn amber. She is always seen carrying Nago around in an umbrella form. Because of the ribbons that hold her hair, she is sometimes compared to a rabbit.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Refined, intelligent, and quiet yet arrogant, domineering, and self-centered, she rarely travels without Gii and Nago to accompany her. She treats them roughly; especially Gii, who always seems to be on the brink of death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/rachel.php Rachel Alucard]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/rachel Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Contrary to her elegant and graceful appearance, Rachel is often overbearing and rude - delivering rapid, yet complex insults. She is righteously proud at times, boasting of her formidable power, and is known to bully Gii relentlessly, using him as a conductor for her infrequent bursts of rage. She enjoys teasing [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Hakumen]], but is known to greatly respect the both of them. Additionally, she is heavily implied to be in love with Ragna.<br />
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Despite these characteristics, Rachel is undeniably wise, having knowledge and wisdom that surpasses most of the cast. She put her life in great danger to ensure that the timeloops would be broken and that [[Doomsday]] would be stopped. The people she treats with respect are often the ones who have earned it, such as [[Celica A. Mercury]], Valkenhayn, [[Jubei]], [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and eventually, [[Noel Vermillion]]. Although she may come off as domineering at times, Rachel cares far more greatly for the world and its people than she will let anyone know.<br />
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Even though she is a vampire, Rachel detests partaking in the consumption of blood, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. However, she does enjoy drinking tea and sitting her rose-filled garden with Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn as company.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Rachel was born to Clavis Alucard, although the circumstances concerning her birth remain unknown. She was doted on her by her father and his butler, Valkenhayn. She became acquainted with [[Tomonori]] and [[Jubei]] as they came under her father's servitude, and she spent a great deal of time in the [[Alucard Castle]]. From a seemingly early age, Rachel had developed a complete mastery over [[sorcery]].<br />
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===Dark War===<br />
====Phase 0, Phase Shift 1, Phase Shift 2, Phase Shift 3, Phase Shift 4====<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Phase_Shift_1_Novel_Illustration_07.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Scolding]]<br />
In the January of 2106, Rachel watched Tomonori battle against [[Kazuma Kval]] in the [[Magister's City of Ishana]]. She teleported next to him on the top of a building's spire. She chuckled at him, calling him an "uninteresting man", noting that he had gone against Clavis' orders and tried to kill Kazuma, not observe him. She stretched out her hand and teleported him back to the Alucard Castle. There, she sat on a sofa and drank black tea as she watched Tomonori turn his back on Clavis and Valkenhayn.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref><br />
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===Scarlet Rose===<br />
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After the events of the [[Dark War]], Rachel slept to gain knowledge and regain lost power. She slept for over 50 years until she finally awoke. She called for Valkenhayn, noting that he had grown older since the last time she had seen him. She apologized for giving the [[lycanthrope]] a difficult life, but took up his offer to a cup of tea. Valkenhayn dressed her and told her that [[Relius Clover]] had been seen again and that Jubei was currently hunting him down.<br />
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Hearing that three children had been adopted by Celica A. Mercury, Rachel travelled to the woods nearby the nun's [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]]. There she watched as Celica and the children searched for strawberries. She attracted the attention of the young girl, [[Saya]], but she could only feel Rachel's presence. Once they had left, Rachel whispered her wonders towards what conclusion Ragna the Bloodedge would bring to her; she then left the woods.<br />
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===Endless Waltz===<br />
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Rachel recalled the first time she met properly met Ragna and the events that unfolded that night in the first timeline.<br />
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She left for Celica A. Mercury's church after briefly saying farewell to Valkenhayn. Arriving at the church a few seconds later, she was met with a fierce rain and the destroyed church that was set ablaze by [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Near her feet laid a young, dying Ragna, his right arm cut off by [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Rachel quickly cast a spell that swallowed Ragna whole, before he had time to scream. Inside the hole, Rachel drank his blood, stopping the bleeding and allowing Ragna time to live. Ragna scanned the room and touched the [[Azure Grimoire]] that lay in the corner. Rachel soon departed after comments by Nago and Gii, leaving Ragna alive and transported back to the ruins of the church, having saved his life.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Witnessing that Ragna, [[Mai Natsume]], [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Taro Sasaga'e]], [[Shiori Kirihito]], and [[Bell]] were surrounded by the Zero Squadron and [[Meifang Lapislazuli]], Rachel performed a massive [[teleportation spell|teleport]], evacuating the group out of their predicament. Ragna's behaviour started to annoy her, so Rachel ordered Valkenhayn to throw him away to any location. She then began talking with Jubei about Bell, confirming that Mai was not an [[Observer]] and that she looks forward to how all their fates unravel. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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In the lower levels of the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]], Rachel encountered Ragna; teleporting in front of him and gesturing towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City.<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of a clan of bloodsucking vampires, the Alucard. Although she is the "head," she lives alone within the spacious castle she inherited, along with the black cat Nago and the red bat Gii. She hates boredom, so she leaves her castle to search for entertainment.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/rachel.html Rachel Alucard]''</ref>}}<br />
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Rachel teleported to the [[Hanging Gardens]] of the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi alongside Nago and Gii. Having briefly contemplated the past and the last time she visited the area, Rachel teleported in front of Ragna, startling the young man. Typical of her nature, she began to easily belittle the Grim Reaper, taking great delight in his reactions; although this was short lived as she directed him toward his objective. Turning, she greeted Hakumen, although the conversation served as little more than trivial banter between the two as Rachel chastised humanity’s lust for the [[Azure]]. As Hakumen left, the young vampire turned her attention elsewhere.<br />
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Later in the evening, Rachel teleported beside a melee between Ragna and Valkenhayn. Brandishing more insults to Ragna before ordering Nago and Gii to be silent, Rachel ordered Valkenhayn give her an explanation for his appearance in the city, finding herself to be satisfied at his response. Rachel then teleported the group back to the Alucard Castle. There, Rachel and Ragna began to fight, although the former hardly exhausted any energy doing so, and resigned herself to a cup of tea brewed by her servant. She then began to criticise Ragna, calling him weak, but congratulating him on being “marginally” stronger than before. However, she begged him to not give up before teleporting him in front of Kagutsuchi’s [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] branch. Watching from afar, Rachel teleported down to the branch in front of Noel Vermillion, preventing her from advancing any further. Noel was not spared from Rachel’s razor sharp tongue as the vampire easily made a verbal assault on her person, and ultimately stopped her from advancing.<br />
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Once Noel had saved Ragna from [[Nu-13]], Rachel teleported to the basement of the NOL branch where the [[cauldron]] lay. She told Ragna about Noel’s origins, and how she was now the [[Eye of the Azure]]. After explaining that Noel would inherit the true Azure, which was stronger than Ragna’s, Rachel confessed that she could not foretell what happened next, but also congratulated the young man on “performing brilliantly”. She teleported atop of Kagutsuchi, and activated the Tsukuyomi to prevent the destruction of the city that would be caused by a blast from [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]]. Unfortunately, Rachel arrived too late to the basement as Noel had already accidentally Observed Terumi, causing his existence in the world to become true. Rachel prevented Ragna from attacking the monstrous being and contacted [[Kokonoe]] shortly after he had left, asking if she had bore witness to what had happened.<br />
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===Trigger Shift===<br />
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Instead of teleporting them outside the ruins of the NOL branch, Rachel swiftly departed from the cauldron, opting to return home instead. She decided to visit the same wooden prison that held Terumi for the short time before he was released. Rachel questioned whether [[Nine the Phantom|Nine's]] decision to release Terumi was wise to make. Valkenhayn appeared next to her and the two talked until a buzz rang, signalling that [[Takamagahara]] wanted to speak to the young vampire.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|The head of the prestigious vampire clan "Alucard." Although she has carefully watched over the "Closed World" for ages, after the previous incident, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] gave the world the opportunity to move again. Determined to settle matters with her bitter enemy Terumi by her own hands, she begins to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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Upon conversing with Takamagahara, Rachel lost her ability to Observe. She returned to the castle with significantly less power, dreading the return of Terumi. She thought about the movement in Takamagahara and was surprised that Terumi returned so soon. When Valkenhayn asked what she intended to do, Rachel replied with "Nothing." Before going to depart again, she asked him if he'd do her a favor. He agreed and she left, heading to [[Sector Seven|Sector Seven's]] confinement chamber. The room radiated sorcery and in the center of it all, Hakumen sat silently. Rachel demanded he gets up immediately and he complied once she threatened to fill him with "animals' leavings and spoiled food". She informed him of the impending threat and the "[[Continuum Shift|continuum shift]]", vaguely mentioning that things had already changed. The two agreed to meet in Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Rachel went on ahead and entered a restaurant while waiting. Inside, Ragna and [[Platinum the Trinity]] were eating lunch together. Rachel quietly stormed out, furious that Ragna was with someone. She waited outside for a little longer and was questioned by Nago as to why she didn't just transport Hakumen out with her. She replied by claiming that she didn't owe Hakumen anything and that it would take a lot of energy to transport him out with her. In actuality, it was the weakening of her powers that made it hard to do so. Valkenhayn appeared before her, alerting her that Jin was at the castle, as per her request. As Hakumen still had yet to return, she agreed to go.<br />
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Rachel laughed at Jin for his weaknesses and over-dependency of Ragna. Striking a nerve, Jin became infuriated by her insults and ignored his injuries long enough to fight her. She easily won and summoned Valkenhayn to dispose of him. Secretly, Rachel had Valkenhayn limit the [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa|Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa's]] influence on Jin. Later on, she transported Jin to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi without alerting him to the limit on his [[Nox Nyctores]].<br />
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After waiting at the castle, Rachel went to meet Hakumen. He was surprised by something he saw and demanded answers. She replied by telling him that she's not sure what he's talking about, and he commented on Takamagahara moving again. Terumi's return had him worried, but his concerns were cut short by [[Lambda-11|Lambda-11's]] arrival. Rachel teased and taunted the operator behind the [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Device|Prime Field Device]], causing Kokonoe to order the death of the vampire. Sending Hakumen to go pay Terumi a visit, Rachel dealt with Lambda-11 herself.<br />
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After winning the brief fight, Rachel teleported to the NOL branch, meeting [[Litchi Faye-Ling]] who had joined the NOL. Rachel chastised Litchi's decision, claiming that her hands have been "dirtied". She asked about [[Hazama]] and the information that he had passed onto Litchi, although the latter refused to reply, leading to a short brawl. Once Rachel won, she gave Litchi some words of advice and departed.<br />
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On her way, Rachel was stopped by an obscure, mysterious feeling. She felt herself being trapped in a binding circle. [[Izanami]], Phantom, and Relius Clover appeared before her. Trying as hard as she could, Rachel was unable to free herself and was trapped. She was saved by Ragna after he defeated Terumi not long afterwards. In typical form, Rachel refused to thank him, although she was grateful for the rescue. She told him that the only way to save Noel from herself as [[Mu-12]] was to kill her. Ragna, however, managed to save her without anyone dying, but lost his left arm in the process. The [[Imperator]] appeared and threatened Rachel.<br />
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At the end, Rachel was seen with Hakumen. He told her that she and Jubei had grown soft and weak, walking away in frustration. Rachel wished for Ragna to be strong, brave and never give up, no matter what the altered future may hold.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|Rachel Alucard, the [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, the wielder of the Sankishin "Tsukuyomi Unit," and a vampire said to have lived thousands of years. The [[Onlooker|Observer]] beings to move again in order to stop a plan involving the highest official in the NOL, the "Imperator."<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_rachel.html Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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A month after the [[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift|''Continuum Shift'']], Rachel found Ragna near the charred site of Celica’s old church while watching from the skies. She descended and spoke to him for the first time since the end of the phenomenon event, but her words sparked a fight between the two that the vampire easily won. His question about [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]] caught her off guard, but confessed that she knew little about it - although she told Ragna everything she knew did know, and further divulged information on Hades: Izanami, who then appeared before them.<br />
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Phantom’s Gravity Seed brought Rachel, Nago, and Gii to their knees in front of the Imperator. She could only watch while Izanami easily subdued the Grim Reaper, but was freed once the Imperator left. Rachel struggled to rise but greeted [[Taokaka]] as she came to meet them, and later found and greeted [[Torakaka]] as well. The vampire recalled that the old [[Kaka]] village lay nearby and asked that Ragna be taken there, but not before warning Ragna that the scars caused by [[sorcery]] can transcend time and space, meaning he will be affected no matter what phenomena may occur.<br />
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She promptly teleported away to Hakumen's side, where she invited him for tea. He declined, but they continued nonetheless to discuss the identity of Phantom and how to deal with her. Both of them cast aside their vanity to admit that Phantom and her comrades would make her a formidable threat, even for themselves and Jubei. With this, Rachel suggested a plan.<br />
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Rachel teleported near Ragna to remind him that his attitude towards innocents was nothing short of disgusting, then teleported away from him before he could apologize. Watching from above as Ragna was beaten by [[Kagura Mutsuki]], Rachel and [[Amane Nishiki]] began to talk the two below them. Amane warned her about getting too involved before resuming his pursuit of [[Carl Clover]].<br />
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She would later teleport to the basement of the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido|5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido's]] NOL branch, where Rachel and Celica were finally reintroduced. She insulted Ragna as he lay incarcerated in the nearby cell. Soon after, Noel joined them and Rachel began to explain "The World” and [[Chrono Phantasma]] to the two girls. She accepted all questions and completed her story on a sad note, before asking Kokonoe to improve her eavesdropping and teleporting away. She would join the main group for dinner, where she criticized Ragna for his lack of table etiquette and complimented [[Hibiki Kohaku]] for his exceptional cooking skills, while also entrusting him with the decision of what tea to prepare for her. Kagura introduced himself to Rachel, and his flattery earned her liking.<br />
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When Noel created [[The Realm]], Rachel entered to tutor her on how to manage the Power of the Eye and to explain how the space was born. When she was summoned by Noel’s consciousness, Rachel asked her if she could accept herself. Noel's answer more than satisfied Rachel. She asked that Noel accept her Azure; however, the two were interrupted by Hazama, who had managed to enter The Realm thanks to a hole Rachel had left upon her entrance. Rachel was left behind when Terumi took Noel elsewhere in The Realm, but she managed to leave and bring Noel’s consciousness back to the normal world.<br />
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The Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge came around on the following day and Rachel watched calmly while placing actual bets on each round with Celica. She complemented Kagura on his ability to pull together such an event and betted on [[Bullet]], not having anticipated that [[Azrael]] would be her opponent's replacement. She prevented Kagura from switching in with Ragna during his beating by the Genocider and threw Gii in front of Azrael’s aimed fist towards Celica. Rachel silently congratulated Ragna on his ability to control the Azure Grimoire and prevent it from eroding his soul any further. In the medical bay, Celica thanked Rachel for stopping Azrael’s assault on her, but the vampire’s sharp tongue remained straight and true. The revelation from Ragna that he would stop using the Azure Grimoire caused her to invite them to the cauldron in Ibukido, under the condition that they bring Noel with them.<br />
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At the cauldron with Ragna, Celica, and Noel, Rachel placed additional protections on Noel to prevent further interference with her consciousness from the nearby caskets, explaining that their thoughts were interfering with Noel’s. Pleased with Noel’s dedication, Rachel told Ragna that he was to be sent back in time to the first timeline, so that he could solidify the timeline; although Noel’s Observation would be pushed to its limit and Celica’s memory would be strained. Finally, Rachel placed the Tsukuyomi Unit upon Ragna so that he could safely arrive in the past. They succeeded in sending him back, but Rachel lost her status as an Observer, instead becoming an Onlooker without any sorcery power. This event became known as the [[Time for Decision]], an important event that cost Rachel the majority of her remaining power.<br />
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A few hours later, Ragna returned from his journey to the past, his memory scrambled. Rachel accepted his thanks for sending him back, but Rachel soon realized how great a sacrifice she had made. Amane arrived a short while later as he had told Valkenhayn about Rachel’s location, leaving once the latter man had arrived. She thought kindly of Amane’s guidance and asked that Valkenhayn escort her back to her castle.<br />
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Intruding in Kagura’s office, she and Valkenhayn introduced themselves while also offering advice to the group. Rachel reminded them all that [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] had intended to use the Lynchpin as a last resort in a time when Celica wasn’t around, and argued that another method would be possible with the Nox Nyctores [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]]. When the main group had left, Kokonoe told Rachel and Kagura that Izanami’s [[Phenomenon Intervention|intervention]] had stopped with Rachel, further confirming that the Takamagahara System had been demolished. She remained in the room even once [[Izayoi]] and Jin had entered.<br />
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Rachel directed Jin and Hakumen to cut the base of the [[Monolith]]. She further ordered Valkenhayn to assist [[Bang Shishigami]] with his battle against Relius, and then ordered Bang to hammer the Rettenjo into the Lynchpin - a plan possible thanks to [[Iron Tager]] who teleported both parties above the Monolith. The Lynchpin subsequently fell into the tower. Rachel’s final orders were to ask that Ragna activate the Azure Grimoire and confront Take-Mikazuchi. [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]] was summoned into the world thanks to Doomsday, but Rachel prevented any damage to it by using Tsukuyomi; leaving both Tsukuyomi and the [[Embryo]] floating above the ruins of Ibukido. Izanami and Rachel discussed their ideals above the sky, with Rachel saying she would give life to the former Imperator, while the latter wished to give her death.<br />
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Rachel caught Tsubaki Yayoi alone and punching a wall and gave her some advice. Then she asked Tsubaki to kill Ragna if she should ever find him. If Tsubaki failed and Ragna happened to expire of his own accord, then Rachel implored Tsubaki to kill her with the [[Immortal Breaker]] in order to eradicate the evil within Ragna.<br />
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===Central Fiction===<br />
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{{Quote|Once an [[Onlooker|Observer]] of the world, and the current head of the Alucard family. Although she lost most of her power from continuously interfering with the world, she once again begins to move in order to stop the Imperator's conspiracy. She searches for "Ragna," who should be somewhere in this world.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Rachel Alucard ]''</ref>}}<br />
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The vampire found Noel in Ibukido, and began watching her – she was unable to sense the power of the Godslayer radiating from her and told Noel herself, wondering if it had been severed from her. She was instantly teleported alongside Noel outside of the facility to Amaterasu by Izanami and tried to stop Noel from Observing the Embryo, but it was too late and both of them were taken inside it. Rachel became one of the [[chosen]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 004–006''</ref><br />
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When Rachel awoke, it was inside a version of the Alucard Castle. Her memories were unaffected and she was greeted by Nago, Gii, and Valkenhayn. She had noticed that their memories were altered, but the pieces of them would not fit properly which left some memories conflicting with others. She left after smacking Gii across the room for an inappropriate comment. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007, Sub Scenario 002''</ref> She later found herself captured and in a cell next to Ragna. She chastised him for his memory loss <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 024''</ref>, and watched as he was interrogated by Hazama. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Ragna opened her cell once he was freed due to the lack of soldiers around him to enforce his restraints. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> Rachel navigated her way to the [[Kagutsuchi Port]] and was met by Amane, who warned her of how much she was intervening in the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She watched the Grim Reaper battle Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref><br />
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As with the other chosen, Rachel was transported to a version of Ikaruga inside the Embryo by Nine the Phantom. Valkenhayn found her and she asked him to find out who the chosen were and what they were doing as she lost the power to teleport – he agreed and she began to venture across the distorted landscape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 005, Chapter 038, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> [[Naoto Kurogane]] eventually found her, and mistook her for [[Raquel Alucard]]. Rachel immediately recognised that his existence was identical to Ragna’s and they began to fight, but she was not strong enough to best him. Valkenhayn came to her rescue, but before he could attack, Naoto was teleported away. The vampire’s servant begged her to stay away from him no matter what. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 052''</ref><br />
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Rachel found Ragna, whose memories had returned, and they talked about the Embryo and any possible way to defeat Izanami. She told him that fighting her would only lead to him becoming berserk again, and that one of the chosen had to defeat Izanami and create a new possibility with their Azure fragment or the world would end. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Both of them were attacked by Azrael, but Ragna was able to repel him. Azrael left them alone after mocking Rachel and her inability to fight and when Ragna was summoned to Izanami’s location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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In Wadatsumi, Rachel watched as Ragna and Kagura fought, feeling sympathy for the former as he walked down a "thorny path". <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 072''</ref> She met Ragna a little later with Valkenhayn by her side. She warned him that he could not take the dreams of all the chosen, and stopped her butler from trying to prevent him from leaving. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref> She met with Kagura and Kokonoe, asking them to help Ragna fulfil his goal, and they agreed, later locating where he would next be placed with Phenomenon Intervention <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078''</ref>. They brought Ragna back to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]]. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that the last few Phenomenon Interventions were caused by [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]], the secret eleventh Nox Nyctores and that it was hidden underneath Sector Seven, inside Nine’s workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Rachel was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop, and listened to the sage’s explanation of the [[Prime Field War]], the world they lived in, and why she created Requiem. Rachel further watched as Ragna defeated Nine. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref><br />
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The workshop was soon assaulted by Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. Rachel could do nothing but watch as Nine finally died using the [[Radiance of Extinguishment]] to delay Doomsday, and was forced to leave Jubei behind fighting Nu while she and the others escaped via her teleportation, which was activated through Celica. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref> They arrived at Celica’s church, which was burnt down in the past. Kokonoe returned to Yabiko and handed Rachel a communicator should something go wrong with Noel or Celica. She was amazed to see Noel navigate the church as if she had lived there. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> She left a little later on to check on the underground of the church, finding a version of the Azure Grimoire still within it. The young vampire had tea with the others a little later on after telling Ragna, Jin, and [[Trinity Glassfille]] of her discovery. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> She went with Noel and Ragna later that night to the location, helping Noel reconnect with her severed soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> When Rachel returned, she learned of Kokonoe’s plan to use Minerva to destroy Requiem <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> and used her teleporter to return to Yabiko after witnessing Celica’s death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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Rachel later listened in on Kokonoe’s explanation of how to take down Izanami and Requiem. She also learned that Noel possessed one half of Saya’s soul and that she was a perfect reflection of [[The Origin]] in the world. She agreed to be taken by Lambda to the frozen space-time but was separated from the rest of the group. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088–089''</ref> When she awoke, she found herself inside a restraining field created by Hazama, which slowly constricted the young vampire whenever she moved. Immobilized, Rachel suffered throughout her torture. Hazama told her about Izanami’s defeat before kicking her and acknowledging that the vampire had suffered enough pain to die over ten times. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref> She was soon rescued by Ragna and Naoto, watching as Hazama jumped into the [[Boundary]] and then helping Ragna, Jin, and Trinity enter the exterior of the Embryo itself so they could rescue Noel from [[Susano’o]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Movie Screenshot 01.png|thumb|right|”Thanks for everything up until now.”]]Outside the Embryo, Ragna told Rachel of his desire to “end the dream of God”. He picked her up and hugged her as he thanked the vampire for everything she had done for him, before erasing her memories of him. Rachel was passed to Valkenhayn <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref> and the pair eventually returned to seithr, awakening in the new world Ragna would later create. There, she visited a makeshift grave for Ragna that used the [[Aramasa]], his sword. She did not remember who exactly he was, but vowed to search for him. A mysterious individual formerly known as Tsubaki Yayoi came to the grave site to kill her, but ultimately decided to let her suffer the hell of "possibility" for her hope. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
===Bloodedge Experience - Part 1===<br />
[[File:BlazBlue_Bloodedge_Experience_Part_1_Novel_illustration_04.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Bloodedge Experience]]<br />
Rachel used Phenomenon Intervention and found herself in the middle of [[Shin Kawahama City]], Japan. Time froze and she found Naoto Kurogane. Rachel looked at the boy from a distance - he had yet to become the young man she met in the Embryo. She attempted to say something to him, but disappeared as quickly as she had arrived.<ref>''BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 1 - Contact''</ref><br />
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==Powers & Techniques==<br />
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As a vampire, Rachel possesses some of their signature abilities, such as being able to regenerate most wounds inflicted upon her and the ability to turn humans into her kind. Her [[Drive]] is '''Silpheed''', which allows her complete control of the wind, being able to conjure slight breezes to deadly storms and whirlwinds. Her Drive is also used to help make her fly through the air. Her Drive is further amplified by both her mastery over sorcery and [[magic]], which she often uses to summons bolts of lightning or teleport, on which there seemed to be little limit on how many she could transfer at one point. Additionally, Rachel possesses the ability '''Slave Red''', which lets her take control of someone's mind with a look, giving them one order they cannot refuse. However, this ability has limits, as it was unable to affect Amane Nishiki.<br />
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Inside her body lies one of the three Sankishin, Tsukuyomi, which forms an absolute defence that is impenetrable from even the Boundary and Take-Mikazuchi. Instead of conventional weapons, Rachel uses Nago and Gii with their shape-shifting powers to help her fight, and she rarely lets herself take any direct damage.<br />
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Rachel, however, sacrificed a lot of her power once she gave up her position of Amatsumugi and Onlooker. Her sorcery power deteriorated to the point where she could barely teleport herself.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''Head of the Vampire clan, 'Alucard.'<br />
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''At one time she oversaw the Boundary with the Takamagahara System. She houses one of the Sankishin, the Tsukuyomi Unit, within her, and is an observer that has lived for millennia.<br />
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''She knew of Ragna from when he was young, and presented him with the opportunity to wield the Azure Grimoire. She is also the one who gave Jin the [[Susano'o Unit]].<br />
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''She is refined and wise, and carries herself with an aura of elegance. But contrary to her appearance, she's quite free spirited, arrogant, and domineering at times. It is not uncommon to see her vilify anything that does not suit her tastes. She seldom lifts a finger to do anything, and relies on her familiars, Nago and Gii, to do her bidding.<br />
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''While being a key player in our world, she is forbidden to intervene in its course of events. Thus, it has been her fate to silently observe history repeat itself over and over. But when Noel triggered change to occur once more in the world, Rachel devises a plan to take down her arch nemesis, Terumi, once and for all. She rescues Hakumen, and keep him under her domain.<br />
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''Rachel is no stranger to the highest ranking member of the NOL, the Imperator. To put an end to the Imperator's scheme, she walks on stage, going from Observer to actor.<br />
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''As one of the Chrono Phantasma, Rachel orders Tsubaki to use the Immortal Breaker ot destroy her, should Ragna died without being defeated by Jin or Tsubaki. That it was the only way for evil to be eradicated from this world forever.<br />
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''It is still not known what she meant...''' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #04''</ref><br />
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==Variable Heart Glossary==<br />
===Rachel Alucard===<br />
''When asking who is the strongest vampire in this world, it would be the “''Crimson Vampire”. ''Or that is what the note that professor Kokonoe wrote said that I saw before.''<br />
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''If I remember the note, she lives in an old castle with her familiars. She has a beautiful appearance and a sadistic personality. She is the Onlooker of the world.<br />
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''… I wonder if such an existence really exists.'' - Kajun Faycott <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9, Glossary''</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Rachel as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Rachel as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/5XVScQzUhHk Rachel] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Rachel as a playable unit.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Rachel as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Rachel as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen of rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Rachel's theme '[http://groovecoaster.jp/music/253-queen-of-rose.html Queen or rose]' as a purchasable track.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Rachel as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].<br />
*Rachel is featured on the key-illustration of the ''BlazBlue X Gunslinger Stratos 2'' [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/collabo.html#] [http://gunslinger-stratos.jp/gs2/information/2014/10/post-613.html] collaboration, which is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb1ssLyfrs visible ingame].<br />
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<div>'''The Boundary''', sometimes referred to as '''Gehenna''', is the space where all timelines intersect. It is a vast dimension that stands outside of time, and is only accessible through a select few devices, but the main entrances lie in the [[cauldrons]] that populate the world. Both the [[Azure]] and [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]] sit deep within the space.<br />
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There are very few things that exist within the Boundary but there is one constant - [[seithr]], a vast and corrupting substance that is in a seemingly infinite supply within the dimension. As it is the place where all timelines intersect, nearly infinite information is present inside the dimension, and it connects all timelines. Theoretically, a person can jump between timelines, time, and possibilities using the Boundary as a conduit for transport but it is an almost impossible feat as the Boundary corrupts the mind, soul, and body of anyone who even stands near its entrances; to even touch the Boundary is a death sentence for most.<br />
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The Boundary is pitch black, only faintly lit by the blue glow around those inhabiting it. There appears to be a form of geography within the dimension as one part of it is called '''The Edge''', where both [[Yuuki Terumi]] and [[Hakumen]] slept after a battle shortly following the [[Dark War]]. Hazama's name is taken from this location <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''</ref><br />
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[[Lotte Carmine|Lotte "Roy" Carmine's]] obsession with the Boundary led to his body eventually becoming [[Arakune]] after he was manipulated by Terumi into physically jumping into a cauldron. His soul was allowed to lay within the Boundary and study it further so long as his physical body remained in at least one possibility - towards the conclusion of ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'', Roy was able to stay in the Boundary without Arakune anchoring his soul from being eroded. Despite his extensive research, very little is still known about the Boundary in any possibility, however.<br />
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Only one barrier stands between the Boundary and the many worlds, and that is the [[Phantom Field]], previously known as the World of Tsukuyomi. It was a complex plain of space that was created by [[Es]], and previously managed by both [[Nobody]] and [[Nine the Phantom]] before they passed away. Es originally created this space to prevent anyone from accessing the Boundary and finding the [[Embryo]], which was last seen inside the Phantom Field.<br />
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Before recorded history, a [[Black Beast]] rose out of one of the cauldrons, but was subdued by the [[Azure Shrine Maiden]] luring it back into the Boundary by sacrificing herself. Despite its corrupting nature, [[Makoto Nanaya]], [[Relius Clover]], [[Naoto Kurogane]], [[Hazama]], [[Nu-13]], Hakumen, and Terumi have all travelled inside the Boundary and survived. There are a number of contributing factors, such as the [[Order|Power of Order]], sheer luck, and/or an incredible willpower, that have allowed people to survive being within the Boundary for extended periods of time. Because a Black Beast is essentially a walking cauldron, anyone eaten by one will be taken inside the Boundary itself.<br />
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[[Rachel Alucard]] was once an [[Onlooker]] of the Boundary, titled Amatsumugi, but she abandoned that duty at some point; [[Takamagahara]], [[Amane Nishiki]], Amaterasu, and Rachel herself all have the ability to [[Observe]] different timelines present within the Boundary. [[Kokonoe]] has been known to store information banks deep within the Boundary as backups in case her memory was compromised by the time around her being distorted. Sound can be transmitted through the Boundary as Es was able to find Amaterasu thanks to it emitting a unique discover call.<br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Boundary===<br />
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''The place of Origin, and the place where Murakumo Units are smelted. It is a world beyond the Gates of Sheol. It’s a complex space connecting all dimensions, and it’s filled with seithr.''<br />
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''The Master Unit ‘Amaterasu’ sleeps in the deepest part of this world, and only the ‘Successor of the Azure’ can comprehend where to find it.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Location #038''</ref><br />
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===Edge===<br />
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''The space between the Boundary and the present world. The notion of time is vague in this place, and Hakumen was recovered from here. Entering this place causes normal existences to vanish, but thanks to Hakumen’s strong force of will and the Susano’o Unit, he managed to return despite the loss of most of his power.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Location #043</ref><br />
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==TIPS Entry==<br />
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===The Boundary===<br />
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''A plane of reality which contains a seemingly inexhaustible supply of seithr. It exists outside the universe the world currently inhabits, and is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. It is sometimes referred to as Gehenna'' <ref>''XBlaze Lost: Memories, TIPS, #28''</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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<div>{{Quote|"I am the enemy to the entire world... The Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge."}}<br />
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'''Ragna the Bloodedge''' (ラグナ=ザ=ブラッドエッジ) is the main protagonist of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the wielder of the [[Azure Grimoire]] and [[Aramasa]]. Ragna is the older brother of [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Saya]], having also spent most of his adolescence in the care of [[Jubei]]. <br />
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Ragna is one of the twelve original playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Ragna is a tall, muscular, pale young man with shocking white and spiky hair. His left eye is naturally green, while his right eye is a bright red, caused by the Azure Grimoire. He wears his long-sleeved signature red jacket over a simple black shirt. On both the top and bottom of his sleeves are silver fixtures, one of which has the inscription ''-No.5-Es''; this jacket also has two red ribbons that flow freely with silver ends. On his jacket are two belts, and he wears two more belts over the jacket and his [[wikipedia:hakama|hakama]]. His clothing is completed with red shoes with steel toecaps and a green studded earring in his left ear. Because his right arm is the Azure Grimoire, his right arm is completely black - there are [[seithr regulator]] on the back of his black gloves, one for each hand, and on his clavicle is a mysterious mark. Towards the end of his life in the ''BlazBlue'' world, the Azure Grimoire had corrupted most of his right side, leaving even half of his face covered black with bright red veins.<br />
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During his tenure as Bloodedge, Ragna's right eye was constantly shut because of [[Celica A. Mercury]]'s presence. He wore his jacket normally on his left side, but kept the right side tied to his waist, showing his [[Grimoire]] fully. His Azure Grimoire was covered in black wraps, partially obscuring his regulator on his hand; on his bicep was a golden buckle where the wraps stopped.<br />
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As a child, Ragna had blonde hair and both his eyes were green. He often wore a white shirt with blue shorts.<br />
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While training with [[Jubei]] as a teenager, Ragna wore a variation of his black shirt where it was primarily red with black rims. He wore a black glove on his right arm, and kept his grimoire visible at all time. Ragna also wore black, baggy trousers and a simple brown belt.<br />
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In one gag reel, Ragna is seen in beachwear. He has swimming trunks colored red, orange, and black with a white waistband. Instead of his usual jacket, he wears a crimson sports jacket with black stripes on the arms and a black hood. It also has a chibi version of dead spike on a white badge.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
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{{Quote|Although Ragna himself is proactive, Ragna's battles are often rough and unplanned, and the times he has won through force alone are many. Although he speaks rudely and acts conspicuously violent, at his roots he is not a bad person. That he is a wanted criminal with a hefty bounty on his head is something that he himself doesn't remember at all. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/ragna.php Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/ragna Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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Often, Ragna is described as being rough around the edges. He frequently swears and displays antisocial behaviour. However, he is actually kind to those who he cares about, and will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. He's rarely open about his feelings towards others, with this trait most notably displayed in his interactions with [[Rachel Alucard]] and his brother, [[Jin Kisaragi]]. Ragna often charges in blindly without thinking ahead, but there have been times when this attitude has worked out for him. Few people mean more to Ragna than his family.<br />
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Even though he can come off as serious for most his interactions with people, Ragna does have a sense of dry humor and often displays it when he's around [[Taokaka]]. He's also understanding of the younger cast, and has been seen playing with the [[Kaka Kittens]], as well as going along with Tao's eccentric behaviour. Ragna has also been known to buy meals for both Tao and [[Platinum the Trinity]] when he thought they were starving, despite not knowing either of them at the time.<br />
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Ragna used to hold a stigma against all [[Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices]] but over time, he came to accept them. Before he moved on to the [[World of the Gods]], he began to drop his antisocial behaviour, and was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save everyone from [[Doomsday]] and [[Susano'o]]. He forgot about no one during this time, even saving [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], whom he had never met.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
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A powerful criminal who has a burning hatred for the world government the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Due to this hatred, Ragna uses his knowledge of combat, the weapon Aramasa, and the powerful Azure Grimoire to destroy military branches around the world, possibly killing hundreds every time. The [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] labelled him an SS-class criminal and issued him the largest bounty in recorded history, P$90,000,000, which, according to Jin, is enough to buy a small country.<br />
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===Early Life===<br />
====Evergreen Eyes, Scarlet Rose, Endless Waltz====<br />
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Ragna and his siblings were first found by Jubei in [[Relius Clover|Relius Clover's]] workshop, where they were confined for unknown reasons. Jubei decided to save the three, gaining several wounds in the process, and left the three with Celica A. Mercury. Ragna grew up in her [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church|church]] along with his younger brother Jin Kisaragi and his younger sister, [[Saya]].<br />
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Ten days after arriving at Celica's church and sometime before Relius and Terumi destroyed his young life, Ragna was forced, along with Saya and Jin, to go foraging for strawberries with Celica to make jam. Unfortunately, they ended up lost thanks to Celica's navigation. Despite this, they soldiered on, with Ragna carrying Saya and Jin complaining about the distance. Ragna noticed something wrong with Saya as she detected the presence of someone, but he dismissed her worry and claimed it was likely a rabbit; eventually, the smell of strawberries lead the search to a close. Sunset loomed and Ragna stood back in the kitchen as Saya and Celica made strawberry jam. He laid the table with Jin when asked, but was offered up Saya's jam to eat. Even though the jam itself looked akin to black sludge, Ragna still consumed it once prompted. He was knocked unconscious as a result. <ref>''Evergreen Eyes''</ref><br />
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Jin was dependent on his older brother, and frequently demanded a high level of affection and play time from Ragna. However, Saya became very ill and Ragna decided to care for her. Jin became jealous of this and began bullying Saya, causing Ragna to spend even less time with him. Jin was driven mad by the [[Nox Nyctores]] [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]], and learned of his future. [[Yuuki Terumi]] used this to convince the boy to burn down the church, while Ragna was out gathering water. He rushed home to check on his family within the burning home, but was instead confronted by Jin, who was possessed by Terumi. The two cut off his right arm and Terumi proceeded to mock Ragna, killed Celica and then kidnapped Saya to use as a vessel. He soon blacked out from the pain and shock of losing his arm. Ragna woke up as the rain put out the fire and heard Saya's music box in the wreckage. He cried out until he fell unconscious again.<br />
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Ragna tried to crawl out from the wreckage and find help some time after, but couldn't manage to prop himself up to stand. Rachel Alucard appeared before him, looked into his eyes and saw that he wanted to live. She offered Ragna the Azure Grimoire which, once he touched, saved him. <ref>''Endless Waltz''</ref> The new Grimoire took the shape of a human arm and replaced the arm that had been severed. Rachel then took Ragna to Jubei, who agreed to care for him. Jubei became both his caretaker and his trainer, teaching him proper sword fighting and how to control and use the Azure Grimoire. Out of respect for him, he started calling Jubei "Master." At some point with Jubei, Ragna was introduced to both Taokaka and [[Torakaka]].<br />
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===Remix Heart===<br />
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Ragna was sent by Jubei to look for the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], which was located beneath the Librarium's [[Military Academy]] in [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune|Torifune]]. While he searched for the Grimoire, [[Mai Natsume]] dropped in front of him from the levels above. Ragna was initially worried when Mai revealed that she was searching for the [[Azure]], but was relieved when she said that she was looking for it to help her friends. He agreed to help her look for it, since she didn't know he possessed it, and he couldn't "leave a woman alone in a place like this without losing sleep." After a short while looking for each respective Grimoire, the two ran into the Aedsqui Grimoire. A defense system was activated that summoned minions to stop Ragna and Mai from getting the Grimoire. Ragna managed to dispatch a few of them, but was taken by surprise when he tried to activate his Azure Grimoire. He was grabbed and thrown down a garbage shoot, where he was found by his master, Jubei, who was annoyed with Ragna for not searching for the Grimoire on his own.<br />
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===Variable Heart===<br />
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Alongside Jubei, Ragna went to the outskirts of [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] to search for a Prime Field Device. He was separated from his master, but managed to find the unit, known as [[Bell]], alongside Mai, whom he did not recognize after their brief meeting in Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 6''</ref> Even though Bell was a child, Ragna was still determined to kill her; he disarmed Mai and held her by her throat, but let her go when Bell reminded him of Saya. [[Kajun Faycott]], [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Taro Sasaga'e]] immediately tried to stop Ragna from doing anymore harm, but he shrugged off Taro's attacks with relative ease, shocking everyone. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 7''</ref> Before Ragna could continue in his attempts to get Bell, he was stopped by [[Fuzzy]] who had been patiently watching the events unfold. The two of them began fighting as Fuzzy summoned [[Ghouls|ghouls]] for the others to fight instead. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 8''</ref><br />
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Wounding Fuzzy seemed to do nothing as he would heal the wounds inflicted - something that Ragna hates about fighting [[Vampire|vampires]]. Annoyed that Ragna would not activate his Azure Grimoire, Fuzzy summoned a [[Bone Dragon]], a being which has no soul, and thus cannot be affected by Ragna's [[Soul Eater]], in order to provoke him. By this time, the other group had defeated the ghouls and they rendezvoused to tackle the dragon and vampire. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 9''</ref><br />
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Mai's spear, the [[Legacy Weapons|Legacy Weapon]] - [[Gallia Sphyras: Outseal]] had landed a nasty wound on Fuzzy, so Ragna congratulated Mai by calling her "big tits" which made Bell uppercut him and Shiori kick him. As Fuzzy was launching an unavoidable attack towards Mai, Ragna grabbed it and held onto it to stop it from tearing through the rest of the group and they began fighting one-on-one. Ragna was losing the fight, so he began to activate the Azure Grimoire before being interrupted by the group. He caught Bell as she was blown away by Fuzzy's attacks. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 10''</ref><br />
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The fight finally ended as [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] and the Zeroth Squadron arrived to apprehend the group. Ragna expressed glee with being able to take Meifang on, but Rachel [[teleportation|mass-teleported]] the group away from the situation. Because of his angry behaviour towards Rachel and Jubei for failing the mission and stopping him from fighting, [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]] teleported him away to an unknown location. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 11''</ref><br />
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===Memory of BLUE===<br />
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Ragna arrived at the [[9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou]] in the dead of night, he noted how dull and unremarkable the city was until the looming figure of the NOL headquarters stood overhead. Coming close to the building, he was met with several NOL officers issuing warnings for him to turn back; Ragna came too close and a trap designed for feral beasts was raised, however, he easily dispelled it. Ragna was met with dozens of armed Praetorian Guards, but they were easily defeated as he blasted them and the gate down.<br />
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Leisurely walking down the interior of the branch, Ragna was eventually met with an army of 300 plus armed officers, awaiting him on the staircase connected to the central hall. He launched himself recklessly into the crowd, effortlessly massacring each and every soldier without much of a struggle from the opposition. Afterwards, Ragna descended into the area that contained the [[cauldron]] and effortlessly destroyed it. The weather control in the city was destroyed alongside the cauldron.<br />
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Becoming slightly lost in the labyrinth that was the lower levels of the City, Ragna encountered Rachel, who teleported in front of him and gestured towards the northwest, whispering that he should go to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Rachel then abruptly left as Ragna managed to find his way out of the City. Shortly afterwards, Ragna earned his moniker - the "Grim Reaper".<br />
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===Calamity Trigger===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He harbors a deep hatred of the Novus Orbis Librarium and aims to annihilate the organization. The Grim Reaper appears in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and that is the moment when everything begins.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/ct/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge]''</ref>}}<br />
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While walking through the forest on the way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, Ragna used an [[Ars Magus]] that concealed his presence, thinking that someone was following him from the shadows. This person turned out to be Jubei, who wanted to check up on his pupil. He warned Ragna that "he" was here, but did not clarify who "he" was, to Ragna's annoyance. Before leaving, he cautioned Ragna not to mistake the Azure's power as his own, which Ragna brushed off. Ragna then continued toward the city.<br />
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Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi a few days before New Year's Eve, hoping to destroy the cauldron at the NOL base before the year ended. He ended up taking a nap in the [[Junkyard]] and dreamed about the fire that caused him to be maimed. He was awoken by Rachel, who taunted him until he agreed to battle her. Once the battle ends, her butler, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, escorted her back to the castle.<br />
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Ragna entered the sewers to try and reach the rest of the town and then moved on to [[Orient Town]]. There he encountered Taokaka, who pestered him for food, eventually forcing him into a lose-lose match where, regardless of if he won, he still had to pay for her meal. He took her to a restaurant, where she revealed her mission to capture him and showed his inaccurate wanted poster, causing him to spit out his food in shock and disgust. Tao ordered so much food that Ragna scolded her, saying he couldn't possibly pay for this, which got the two in trouble. They ran to the [[Kaka Village]], with Tao guiding him. There he met the kittens as well as the elder, [[Totokaka]], who recognized him as Jubei's pupil and offered to help him escape and continue on his mission. She ordered Tao to take him to their secret tunnel to Orient Town, which she happily agreed to. Ragna was warned by Taokaka about [[Arakune]] and later he felt his presence following him as he attempted to leave. The creature attacked him and Ragna was disgusted to learn it was once human. He defeated Arakune and attempted to mercy kill him, but was stopped by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. She fought Ragna to buy Arakune time to escape. After the fight, she asked about Ragna's Grimoire, saying she wanted it to grant her wish to save Arakune. Ragna said that it takes the souls of those around the wearer if they stay near anyone for too long, and that Arakune was too far gone to be saved. He complained about her tapping into the [[Boundary]] for power, but agreed not to harm Arakune any longer. She said he was far nicer than the stories make him out to be. He found the comment amusing, but left still troubled by her story.<br />
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Ragna was then interrupted by Valkenhayn on his way to the NOL base as he complained that he might not make it to the top by nightfall. Valkenhayn insisted on fighting Ragna to see if he was worthy of Rachel's interest, eventually goading him into a battle. Rachel interrupted the fight and scolded Ragna before sending Valkenhayn away. She attempted to give advice, but was too cryptic for Ragna to understand. Annoyed, she took him to her castle to punish him and fought him. After his victory, Rachel insulted Ragna many times before saying he was marginally better than "last time" and showed some trust in him. She told him to never give up and teleported him in front of the NOL base. <br />
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At the NOL Base, he was initially unsettled by the lack of people there and proceeded with caution. As he entered a room within, he saw Jin and immediately attacked. The two fought, with Ragna defeating the man. However, Ragna spared him, insisting that he has questions to ask Jin. His brother insisted that he's too soft, telling him that this was why he cannot protect anyone. Ragna attacked him again and left, angered with how soft he had been with his brother.<br />
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As he descended into the NOL base, he was suddenly frozen with fear as [[Hakumen]] arrived. Hakumen referred to Ragna as the "Dark One" and insisted that he would destroy Ragna. During the time loop that occurs within the story, Hakumen severely weakened Ragna, but was suddenly [[Kokonoe]] attempted to transport him away. However, Hakumen willed himself to remain where he was, causing Ragna to activate the Azure Grimoire so that they could finish their fight. Meanwhile, [[Noel Vermillion]] confronted [[Nu-13]], but regained her sense of self mid-battle, and was nearly killed. Ragna intervened just in time to save her, but could not defeat Nu, and was once again stabbed and thrown into the cauldron. Noel had a flashback to memories of Saya's and decided to save Ragna from the cauldron by grabbing him and pulling him up. She then punched him in the chest and scolded him for being stupid before crying herself to sleep in his lap. Rachel arrived and explained that something had greatly changed and told Ragna that his Grimoire was artificial, but did not elaborate on that point. <br />
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Terumi called to Noel to look at him as she woke up, and despite Rachel's warning, she did just that, bringing Terumi back to life. Ragna immediately attacked him, but missed and was mocked by Terumi for his attempts. Rachel warned him that he could not possibly defeat Terumi, which Terumi agreed with, saying that Rachel was the only one that could possibly keep up with him. Terumi left and Noel cried out in confusion before calling Terumi "The Dark Susano'o." Rachel asked Kokonoe if she had seen what just happened and Kokonoe replied that she had been waiting her whole life for this. The story ended on her declaration that she would erase Terumi from the world.<br />
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Since Rachel left both Ragna and Noel inside the collapsed interior of the NOL branch, the Grim Reaper was forced to burrow himself out of the rubble, being slowed progressively by Noel's repeated clumsiness. Finally, they made it outside of the building, despite Noel's slow movements.<br />
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===Continuum Shift===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Knowing of the appearance of "Terumi," the one responsible for Ragna's abominable past and also the one who holds the key to the mysteries of the world, Ragna suppresses his quivering right hand and quietly bides his time in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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After the incident with Terumi and Nu-13, Ragna allowed Noel to travel with him for a short time. Ragna brought her to the top of a desolate, abandoned building, where he asked Noel why she was still there, clearly annoyed with her. After Noel said she "just wants to talk," he told her that there was nothing he wanted to talk with her about and that she should just get lost. She left, but only after declaring that they would be enemies when next they met. Shortly afterward, Ragna called out and told a hidden entity to stop stalking him and come out from the shadows. The figure slinked out and turned out to be [[Carl Clover]]. Carl attacked Ragna, claiming that he needed his Azure Grimoire, but Ragna managed to fend him off. Ragna lost focus for a moment, flashing back to his brother's cries for help when Carl cries for his sister. In that moment, Carl's weapon, the [[Deus Machina: Nirvana]] stabbed Ragna, sending him falling down to the lower levels of Kagutsuchi.<br />
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Ragna then woke up in the Kaka village near Tao, who asked if he was napping before he fell unconscious. He spent the next few days resting and recovering. While there, he befriended the residents and grew closer with Taokaka. While eating lunch with her, he remembered that the two had met before when they were children, but did not tell Tao. Tao offered to spar with him to aid in his recovery and he agreed. He left shortly after and soon met Platinum the Trinity, who swindled him into feeding them by loudly shaming him and declaring that they would haunt him until he died. While eating with the child, Ragna asked Sena who the other spirit in their body was, to Sena's surprise, and said that the staff wrapped in cloth was a Nox Nyctores. Sena introduced himself and forced Luna to do the same. Luna however, repeatedly insulted Ragna and called him a pedophile. Luna stormed off angrily, and while Ragna was attempting to pay the bill for their food, [[Lambda-11]] appeared after a sudden power outage. Ragna assumed that she was after the Grimoire, but Kokonoe denied this, once again reminding Ragna that his Grimoire was nothing but an imitation. She decided to have Lambda spar with Ragna for battle data. After giving Kokonoe some "useful data", she told Ragna that he shouldn't fight Terumi, but didn't elaborate on why before suddenly being interrupted and leaving. She mentioned Noel Vermillion, which Ragna noticed, and thus called out for Rachel, demanding answers from her. She would only give him information if he proved determined enough, so they ended up fighting. When Ragna won, she told him not to fight Terumi because there was a reason he couldn't win, but did not say why. She explained that he was the destroyer of the Order of the world and that Jin Kisaragi was an antibody that was attempting to destroy him for that.<br />
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Ragna did not listen to her warning however, and went to the NOL headquarters to locate Noel Vermillion, running into Jin. Jin demanded a fight, but Ragna defeated him once more and said that if Jin was to kill him, Ragna wanted Jin to kill him as himself, not while acting as the world's antibody. He also said that if he had to be killed, he would want Jin to be the one to do it. Jin claimed that his actions were entirely his own and insisted that he would kill his brother. Ragna left after feeling a heart beat from a Murakumo the Azure Grimoire didn't seem to recognize.<br />
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Ragna arrived to the top of the Kagutsuchi branch and met the man calling himself [[Hazama]]. Hazama inquired if Ragna agreed that the power of the Azure Grimoire was "wonderful", to which a scornful Ragna replied he had nothing to say to him. Ragna demanded to know where Noel Vermillion was and Hazama mentioned that Ragna already knew before he pointed out the cauldron behind the [[Monolith]] on the floor. Hazama taunted him about how divine it was to see Ragna's despair as he angrily—almost desperately—asked him to stop smelting. Eventually Hazama led Ragna into releasing the Azure Grimoire to fight him, just before Hazama shifted to Terumi and unveiled himself as the creator of the BlazBlue. He unleashed his own Azure Grimoire and locked Ragna's, preventing the use of Soul Eater or his Azure. Ragna lost some control in shock over this while Terumi relished in his reaction, he mentioned it's why Ragna couldn't beat him. Despite the disadvantage, Ragna fought on. <br />
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Ragna scarcely managed to hold off Hazama without his power, deflecting a shot from the [[Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros]]. Hazama then commented he was doing better then he thought he would. The cauldron hit a crescendo in its pulse and Ragna asked if he was planning on reviving the Black Beast. Hazama said he had no use for the Black Beast as it was a failure--merely an experiment with a cauldron gone haywire while he was trying to make the sword. While gathering [[soul|souls]] and "foundational Azure energy" from the Boundary, it went insane and became the Black Beast. He explained to Ragna what the cauldron was also considered: The Gate to the Boundary, the entrance to the Origin, and Ragna himself. He further explained the cauldron was used to make a sword as it gathered souls to smelt itself in its body and that this was the purpose of Ragna's own BlazBlue, which was said by Hazama to be a sort of prototype. Hazama mentioned that Noel Vermillion was different from other Units (citing Nu as an example) and didn't need the Grimoire-- instead, she contained the True Power of the Azure all on her own. He then summoned the Sword of the Godslayer: Kusanagi, [[Mu-12]], from the cauldron and Ragna looked on in anger.<br />
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After Kusanagi was summoned, Terumi mentioned how he wanted to make Kusanagi in the appearance of Ragna's little sister, Saya, which infuriated Ragna. When Terumi asked Kusanagi to go kill [[Amaterasu Unit|Amaterasu]], Ragna tried to tell Noel not to go, to which Terumi responded by injuring him further, countering that Noel was only a puppet and was just like Ragna in that aspect. Since Ragna didn't respond how Terumi evidently expected (presumably with despair), and he gathered Jubei already told Ragna the truth which annoyed him. Ragna mentioned he made a promise to fight until the very end as a human being and challenged Terumi with renewed vigor, telling him it was 'Time to Play.' He took several injuries from an angered Terumi as a result as the man brutally attacked him for having the nerve to think he could talk like that to him. Just before Terumi delivered what appears to be a final blow to Ragna, Lambda-11 came in and was struck from behind by Ouroboros instead and Ragna recognized her now to be part of Nu. Terumi struck her again, telling them to die together. The dying Lambda fell into a surprised Ragna's arms, her last words being that she always dreamed of Ragna while she was alone in the Boundary and this was why she wasn't lonely. She told him that she would always be by his side. Ragna broke down, asking her why she would even die for him. As Ragna cried out in anger for her choice to die for him, Kokonoe managed to get in contact with who she thought was Lambda, and instead reached Ragna, getting inside his head. In surprise, she said that Ragna absorbed Lambda's [[Idea Engine]].<br />
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Ragna furiously exclaimed he would never forgive Terumi and began to release his Grimoire. Terumi mentioned it to be useless, but Ragna engaged the Idea Engine and somehow bypassed Terumi's restriction over his Grimoire's power to tap into the Azure. Through the Idea Engine, Ragna's BlazBlue accessed the True Azure and he used it to beat Terumi severely, very nearly killing him. Terumi, after freaking out over it, calmed down and laughed, mentioning that it was what he'd been looking for all along, and demanded Ragna continue. However, Ragna couldn't kill him because of his [[life-link]] with Noel and simply left him there to suffer, stating that he had questions for him still.<br />
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Ragna hurried down and rescued Rachel Alucard from the seal put on her by [[Nine the Phantom|Phantom]] before explaining that he beat Terumi, which Rachel commended him on. After Rachel told him to be cautious and subtly complimented him on his perseverance and efforts so far, Ragna went down to the level of the Sheol Gate once more, where Mu-12 was facing off with Jin. Ragna caught his little brother and asked him to stay back while he fought Mu-12 with the True Azure's power in an effort to save her. Mu read Ragna's data, identifying him as the Azure Grimoire, but most of his data was restricted, forbidden, or unknown. Ragna then faced off with her--adamantly saying she's still Noel Vermillion.<br />
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When Mu was defeated, she explained she couldn't understand and repeated that she's a doll. She continued stating her hatred. Ragna responded that he's the same way, but he still fought as a human being to his last. Rachel asked him to use his BlazBlue to shatter Mu's soul from within, but Ragna ended up refusing that request. Instead, he counter-currented the tempering with his own power and destroyed his left arm to restore her control as Noel Vermillion. Rachel and Noel both called him an idiot for it continuously, and a heavily wounded Ragna laid at Noel's lap. Hazama ended up reappearing completely unharmed as he commended Ragna's work and growth and mentions he took away [[Takamagahara|Takamagahara's]] power thanks to Ragna's efforts. Hazama then commented on how he could kill all of them at once, but was stopped by Relius, who shared that the [[Imperator]] had arrived, who Ragna saw and recognized as Saya.<br />
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After the Imperator departed, Ragna cursed the situation, saying that he knew that this was the case. Jin came over and told his brother that Saya was the one to give him Yukianesa. Ragna was later seen with Kokonoe, who built him a new right arm from Lambda's regeneration tank's spare parts and asked him to take care of it. Ragna then headed off to [[Ikaruga Federation|Ikaruga]], but not before being spotted by Tao, who exclaimed she was going with him at Jubei's request. When Tao asked why he was going there, Ragna mentioned there was something he needed to 'do' there. The two then ventured off together toward Ikaruga.<br />
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===Chrono Phantasma===<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, the "BlazBlue," with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. Ragna, having saved Noel from Hazama's clutches, heads towards a new location — the Ikaruga Federation — to face his destiny and settle everything once and for all.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_ragna.html Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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While Tao and Ragna were traveling to Ikaruga, Ragna brought an unknowing Taokaka to the church where he had grown up. Upon arrival, Ragna asked Tao to give him some alone time at the site and Tao agreed, although a bit reluctantly as she thought something "fishy" was going on. After her departure, Ragna turned and headed to the location of the grave of his dead foster mother. There Ragna talked to the grave as though he were talking to his caretaker in person - telling her that he met his siblings and how Jin has grown a little, yet was basically the same, and how he wouldn't be able to keep a promise he made to her about Saya. Ragna was then confronted by Rachel and Ragna asked Rachel how he would go about acquiring [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]]. Rachel revealed that while the original technique to activate the Lynchpin had been lost, there may be a secondary activation method. She explained that Kushinada's Lynchpin's was capable of halting the flow of [[seithr]] if it came into contact with a cauldron. Rachel said that with the lynchpin, it would be possible to defeat both Saya and Terumi in one shot. She also told Ragna that the only person capable of obtaining it was Noel Vermillion, as Tenjo Amanohokosaka, the previous owner of the Lynchpin, sealed it in a room that can only be accessed by the [[Successor of the Azure]]. Ragna said that he would use the Lynchpin against Saya and Rachel questioned whether or not he was capable of killing his own sister. Ragna brushed her question aside and said he would kill her, but Rachel laughed at his claim, saying that there is no possible way to "kill" Saya. Elaborating, Rachel said that Saya was the host of [[Izanami]] and that there was no way to kill the goddess of death. Going even further, Rachel added that it would be nearly impossible to even defeat Saya, claiming that the Imperator was more powerful than the Black Beast.<br />
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The Imperator Librarius, Izanami, and Nine the Phantom appeared before the duo and Rachel was subdued by a powerful Gravity Seed before she could do anything. Izanami then turned to Ragna to make an outlandish request, that Ragna swear fealty and eternal loyalty to only her. A confused Ragna angrily declined the offer, but Izanami said that in return for him being at her side, Izanami would allow Ragna to kill Terumi. Ragna still refused and attacked Izanami, but she easily injured him with a single attack. Izanami said she was disappointed because having him around would have put her vassal at ease, but left when she realized that Ragna would not accept any offer. After a little while, Ragna and Rachel were able to stand again. Tao arrived shortly after their recovery. Rachel gave Ragna a grim warning: If the Azure Grimoire continued to corrode at this rate, it would "remember" his wounds, transcending even [[Phenomena Intervention]]. Basically, if he continued to use the Azure, any injury he sustained would not heal, even if the event that caused his injury had been voided. She instructed Tao to take Ragna away so he could heal and Tao followed her instructions. <br />
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Later when Ragna and Tao arrived in Ikaruga, Ragna treated Tao to some food where they ran into [[Bullet]]. Bullet recognized Ragna as the Grim Reaper, but decided against a public confrontation, at least until Tao called Bullet "naughty" for her clothing and Ragna insulted her wardrobe by calling her shorts "butt floss." Bullet then said that she would take down Ragna when next they met. Ragna then told Tao that he was looking for Noel so Tao said that she would find her and ran out of the restaurant before Ragna could tell her how foolish it was to look for one person in such a huge, densely populated as the four [[Hierarchical City|Hierarchical Cities]] that make up Ikaruga. Ragna left the restaurant and ran into [[Iron Tager]] and Ragna inquired about the whereabouts of Noel from him. However, Tager refused to answer and the two engaged in a short battle where Ragna emerged victorious. Kokonoe then called Ragna and Ragna also asked her where Noel was. Kokonoe said that not even she knew her location. Ragna left Tager behind and soon encountered [[Amane Nishiki]]. Amane challenged him to a battle and an angered Ragna complied. Afterward, Amane said that Ragna "dances wonderfully" and that he was always welcome in his troupe.<br />
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Ragna soon caught sight of [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], who then confronted the rebel. Tsubaki said that she had orders to arrest Ragna so she confronted him in another fight. Ragna easily beat Tsubaki, claiming that he had "a lot of experience" fighting weapons like the Sealed Weapon Izayoi. Tsubaki blamed Ragna for [[Makoto Nanaya]], Jin, and Noel deserting the NOL. Ragna sensed the [[Mind Eater (Interfectum Malice)|Mind Eater]] spell and decided that it would be best to destroy the Izayoi, while not harming Tsubaki, there and now. Before he could deliver the final blow, Hakumen arrived and stopped Ragna, purposefully allowing Tsubaki to escape. Ragna angrily snapped at his rival, telling him that the spell that had been cast on Tsubaki wasn't something she could break on her own, but Hakumen told Ragna that the only one that could break the spell was Tsubaki herself. Hakumen questioned Ragna's attempt to acquire Kushinada's Lynchpin and said that he would stop him, no matter what his goal was. The two battled each other yet again and for the first time, Ragna was able to duel Hakumen to a standstill without using the Azure Grimoire.<br />
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Hazama appeared before the two and threw his usual insults at the pair. Hazama then requested that Phantom remove the two of them from his sight; Hakumen was teleported to an unknown location and Ragna was teleported to a separate location that Ragna didn't recognize. Confused, he looked around as Hazama's voice appeared in his head and told him that Ragna was to help him in his "preparations." Calling her "The Sword of Izanami," Hazama instructed Nu to attack Ragna, and the two engaged in combat. After a while of fighting her, Ragna decided to activate his Azure Grimoire, but before he could, Izanami used the Takamagahara system to initiate a Phenomena Intervention. However, before it could take full effect, Nu managed to injure Ragna greatly. Time rewound and set the clock all the way back to when Ragna and Tao were at the restaurant.<br />
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Rachel's warning rang true, as Ragna's wounds from the fight with Nu just before suddenly opened up. Ragna fell to the ground and passed out just as Tao began to panic over his sudden injury. Bullet rushed to the commotion and much to his surprise, Ragna found that he could vaguely recall who she was, despite never actually meeting her in that timeline. A confused Ragna ran from the restaurant and remembered that he was fighting Nu and remembered Rachel's warning about the Azure Grimoire remembering wounds across timelines. Ragna fell onto the street and passed out yet again. Ragna recalled his time talking to his foster mother and remembered the warmth of her hands. Upon awakening, Ragna found that he was being helped by Celica A. Mercury, who was using [[sorcery]] to heal him. He asked her for her identity, but she said that didn't matter right then. Celica even called Ragna by his name. Ragna then stood up and found out that he lost the use of both his right arm and right eye. He asked Celica again for her name and how she was using sorcery, but was interrupted by Taokaka. Feeling better, Ragna left the two girls and headed out in search of Noel Vermillion once again.<br />
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After he searched for a while, Ragna regained the use of his arm and eye. Ragna became enraged when he didn't make any progress in finding either Noel or the Lynchpin and started to pick a fight with a local man. Rachel teleported him away from his would-be victim and began to scold him as if he were a child. Ragna genuinely insulted her and Rachel turned her back and began to leave. He tried to stop her, but Rachel left without saying another word, which only served to frustrate him even further. He soon ran into Noel and he told her that he needed her for something. Now too worked up, Ragna accidentally hurt Noel and an angry [[Kagura Mutsuki]] intervened to help Ragna calm down. The two battled, ending with Kagura's easy victory where he actually called Ragna "disappointing." Ragna attempted to activate the Azure Grimoire, but he lost control of his arm and eye yet again when Celica stepped onto the scene. Kagura knocked Ragna out and brought him to the NOL branch at the top of the Hierarchical City.<br />
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Ragna awoke within a jail cell and saw none other than Kokonoe, Kagura, Celica, and Noel staring at him from outside the cell. Kagura asked Ragna why he shouldn't execute him then and Celica readily jumped to his aide, vouching for his character. After a little banter, Kagura told Ragna that there was a favor he needed him to do, but Ragna declined the offer. However, Kagura offered Kushinada's Lynchpin as an incentive for Ragna's cooperation. Ragna reluctantly agreed to help Kagura, but he wasn't let out of his cell. Kagura left Celica in charge of guarding Ragna and took the others with him to his office.<br />
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Kokonoe returned to the cell, telling Ragna to get out and follow her. After some discourse, Kokonoe threatened Ragna by stating she had attached a bomb to his left arm that was set to explode and kill him should he venture too far from Celica. Reluctantly, Ragna followed Kokonoe to Kagura's office for a mission briefing. Kokonoe and Kagura explained that they need Ragna as bait for [[Azrael]] to subdue him for a certain time. [[Hibiki Kohaku]] told Ragna that news of his arrest had spread throughout Ikaruga and that a tournament had been organized at the coliseum with his bounty as the prize. The tournament was set to have Ragna battle against the participants, giving Azrael an even bigger incentive to join. Kagura further bribed Ragna with the promise of the Kushinada's Lynchpin. When Ragna asked if he actually had the Lynchpin, Kagura said that they already had the key to activating it: Celica. Kokonoe confirmed this. Ragna then agreed to the mission, but asked what the big plan was. Kagura answered that he wanted to take over the Novus Orbis Librarium and take down the Imperator.<br />
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As Noel was gaining control of her abilities as Mu-12, a dimensional barrier prevented Ragna, Celica, Kagura, Kokonoe, and Makoto from entering her subconscious state. This barrier was breached, however, when Arakune was seen absorbing her. As Noel was unable to escape, she subconsciously called out to Ragna, calling him "Brother". Ragna sensed this and was able to pass through the barrier. Ragna attempted to attack Arakune, but Kagura managed to drive Arakune off first. The breach was described by Kokonoe as being caused by her own frailty and past relationship with Arakune. She warned them that this frailty may cause the death of an ally in the future. Jin was quickly seen investigating, but left shortly after. Celica said that Jin wasn't being honest, but Ragna lamented that he'd always been like that.<br />
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{{Quote|An SS-class traitor to the NOL, known on the streets as the "Grim Reaper," in possession of the most powerful grimoire, with the highest-ever bounty in history on his head. He awoke having lost all of his memories, and not even knowing his own name. And then, as if having been led towards something, the Grim Reaper appears once again in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi....<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Ragna the Bloodedge ]''</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 10.png|thumb|left|Ragna fails to recongize Jubei]]After having fought against Noel and Jin, the former Observed him, forcing him inside the [[Embryo]] where the majority of his memories were altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 006''</ref> He believed the date to be 12/31/2199, but could not even remember his own name. Jubei found him on the outskirts of Kagutsuchi, but Ragna could not make sense of what he was saying, which was primarily a warning about the NOL, [[vigilante|vigilantes]], and the massive bounty on his head. He was unable to recognise his former master, and was directed over to Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 007''</ref><br />
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Now in an alternate version of Orient Town, Ragna was attacked by Tao, who showed him a wanted poster and collapsed from hunger – she begged him for food, so he relented and took her to the nearest restaurant. However, Ragna was unable to pay, and even though Tao had decided to call him “good guy” for the second time in their lives, they fled the restaurant – almost perfectly mirroring events that had happened a month ago. They both ended up in [[Roningai]] where they encountered Carl, who’s memories had been altered too. Ragna was confused over Carl’s proposal for him to hand over the Azure Grimoire, and was forced to fight him. He forced Carl’s retreat but not before being injured by Nirvana’s deadly claws. Bang found him and took him to Litchi’s clinic where he was introduced to [[Linhua]] and his wounds were treated. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 010''</ref> Tao appeared and took him to the Kaka Village so he would be safe from the NOL. There, he was granted shelter by Totokaka, and was allowed refuge in her own home, where Litchi continued her treatment. They talked about the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], and upon finding that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga in this reality, Ragna was startled, although he was unaware why. His memories were now appearing in flashes, but Ragna was unable to make sense of them. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 011''</ref><br />
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Upon leaving Toto’s house, he was attacked by the kittens who wanted to play with him. This stirred faint memories of the church and the events of ''Evergreen Eyes''. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 014''</ref> Bang eventually came back, issuing a warning that an NOL soldier, namely Noel, was surveying the entrance to the village. He asked Tao if there was an exit, and headed towards the sewer against her advice. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018''</ref> Inside there, he was assaulted by Arakune, who relented his offense upon realising that Noel, a holder of a piece of the true Azure, was nearby. He heard Noel’s scream, and ran after the monster, saving her from being devoured. He fought Arakune, and nearly dealt a killing blow, but he was stopped by Litchi, who begged him to turn the monster back to normal using the Azure Grimoire. He looked at Noel, the top of her shirt ripped open by Arakune, and saw the mark on her clavicle, awakening a memory of Nu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref> <br />
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Reaching the surface, Ragna arrived at Kagutsuchi’s [[Monorail]], but was cornered by Tager, Kagura, and multiple NOL soldiers. Kagura knocked him out after Kokonoe asked him some questions. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 021''</ref> He awoke in a prison cell and had a long list of charges read against him. Rachel was in the cell next to him, but he did not recognise her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref> Hazama came with Noel in tow, and interrogated him, revoking several of the Grim Reaper’s memories, only being spared more pain when the branch came under attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027''</ref> Without anyone to enforce his restraints, he broke free, also opening Rachel’s cell. Now free, Ragna made his way further into the NOL branch, coming across its cauldron <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 028''</ref> and battling the intruder. Hakumen, while Noel was lain on the floor. Hakumen disappeared <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref> and he saved Noel from Nu after she opened the cauldron; more memories came flooding back as he fought the Murakumo Unit. Instead of killing her, he offered to save her, but was teleported by Nine to the [[Phantom Field|Phantom Field's]] [[Purgatorium]] at the last second. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 033''</ref> [[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 32.png|thumb|right|Defeated by the Great Magister]] He battled against her and most of his memories came flooding back to him – although he lost, Nine still told him to find Izanami and kill her so that his wish to save everyone could come true. He was then transported back to the Embryo via mass phenomenon intervention. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 034''</ref><br />
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Now in Ikaruga with all his memories intact, Ragna was intensely wounded by Nine, but was thankfully found by Bang, who helped treat him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 040''</ref> He listened intently to the history of the Ikaruga Civil War according to the ninja’s distorted memories before asking if he could be taken to Akitsu. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042''</ref> Once there, he noticed that the effects of Kushinada’s Lynchpin were not activating, separating from Bang. Once near the city’s cauldron, he was met by Relius who decided to fight him in order to verify some brief thoughts. The puppeteer left after telling him to fight Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapters 046-048''</ref> Some time later, he found Rachel, and Ragna asked her about the Embryo, how to defeat Izanami, and how to save the world. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 056''</ref> Before receiving an answer to the final question, they were both attacked by Azrael, although Ragna was able to fend him off. He was summoned by Izanami after the battle. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 057''</ref><br />
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Ragna battled his sister next to the Amaterasu Unit. Every strike had hesitation as he was unwilling to truly hurt Izanami’s vessel, but she ran herself into his blade. Izanami revealed that she is Amaterasu’s [[Drive]], that she is immortal, and he saw a vision of the woman inside the Master Unit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 058''</ref> He was thrown back to the time he spent with Bang on their way to Akitsu and began experiencing hallucinations of the [[chosen|chosen’s]] desires; Ragna saw the wishes of Tao, Carl, Bullet, Tsubaki, Hibiki, and Tager. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 059''</ref> His last vision was of when humanity discovered the [[Susano’o Unit]] deep in the Boundary. When he awoke, he was in an illusionary version of the Altar atop Kagutsuchi where Hazama laid in wait with Mu-12, who was severed from Noel’s soul. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 060''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 49.png|thumb|left|Reunited once more]]At the Altar, Hazama showed Ragna the “scar” that [[Trinity Glassfille]] had inflicted upon him and revealed his desire to feel pain. The Grim Reaper and the Godslayer fought until he was finally able to break her robotic trance, and she directed him to the cocoon above the monolith as the way to return back to the Embryo he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapters 061–062''</ref> He resolved to find Noel for her so the two halves could be reunited. En route to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]], Celica finally found Ragna and the two headed together to find Noel, Kagura, and Kokonoe. Ragna asked about her dream, finding little surprise that her's was for everyone to live a happy life. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064''</ref> They found Kagutsuchi and Yabiko next to one another because of the Embryo’s distorted geography. He asked [[Ex Machina: Minerva]] to take Celica to the NOL’s Yabiko branch, waiting in case the memories of the chosen had yet to return. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref><br />
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While waiting, [[Naoto Kurogane]] bumped into him. They began fighting as the Grim Reaper would not relent information over Celica, and the two fought, recognising one another’s Drives and becoming confused over the claims of who was Saya’s brother (Naoto referencing his sister, [[Saya Terumi]], while Ragna referenced his, Saya). Naoto left after realising he could not fight much longer. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Ragna was later found by Makoto, who had been ordered to detain him by Kokonoe. He battled her and she became the first person who’s dream Ragna had taken. After the battle, the Grim Reaper asked her if any of the chosen had died, although Makoto did not know. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> In Wadatsumi, Ragna found Tsubaki and defeated her, being watched by Kagura the entire time. He fought the Black Knight, taking his dream; he was unable to finish the fight as Amane teleported him away to Kushinada’s Lynchpin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> There, he realised that Amane was an [[Onlooker]] like Rachel, and was asked to join his troupe – a roundabout way of Amane offering to Observe Ragna to prevent the Azure Grimoire from further corrupting him. The Grim Reaper refused and explained that he was going to create new possibilities for the world using the chosen’s dreams since there were none left. He was teleported back to Wadatsumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073''</ref><br />
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After the teleportation, Ragna was found by Rachel and Valkenhayn. She warned him that it would be impossible to take the dreams of all the chosen by himself, and he left. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 074''</ref>He found Bang, who explained that he would not allow anyone to harm Noel and that he was seeking to protect her, not kill her as Izanami had wished him to. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 075''</ref> They battled, and Ragna took his dream, the dream to restore Ikaruga, and left, although his arm was becoming heavier and heavier with each taken desire. He found Bullet not long afterwards, and took her desire as well after a brief fight. Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was in a possibility where he was still experiencing the events of ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''. He spoke to Litchi, realising that she was one of the chosen here, and took her desire, later taking Arakune’s one as well. More Phenomenon Intervention occurred and he was transported back to the possibility within the Embryo that he knew. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 076 –077''</ref><br />
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Rachel, Kagura, and Kokonoe found Ragna, having calculated where he would next appear. They offered their support to him as they knew he could not collect the desires of all the chosen by himself. He returned with the group to Yabiko, reuniting with Celica, and having maintenance performed on him by Kokonoe. She chastised his recklessness and warned him about the Azure Grimoire and Celica’s lifespan. Here, he also met Noel again, realizing that her memories had yet to return. Kokonoe asked him to destroy Nine’s final Nox Nyctores – [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] which was causing the Phenomenon Interventions which had moved him across possibilities. Both Jin and Jubei arrived at their location, where Ragna came to learn that Jubei is Kokonoe’s father. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 078–079''</ref><br />
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Later that same day, Ragna took Noel to Yabiko’s cauldron, where she saw Mu. Noel fainted and rejected her other self, forcing Ragan to postpone them coming together. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080''</ref> The next day, he was sent as part of the strike squadron to Nine’s workshop. He watched as Jubei was effortlessly beaten by Nine and listened to her explanation of her desire, the world, the [[Prime Field War]] and why she created Requiem. Having had enough, Ragna fought her and won when she was distracted, devouring her desire and gravely wounding her. After the fight, Izanami and Nu came to hunt and kill them all, but thanks to Nine and Jubei, Ragna and the others managed to escape at the cost of Nine’s life and Jubei staying behind. This bought them one week of time to find a way to kill Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapters 081–083''</ref><br />
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Ragna, with the others, was transported to the church he grew up in. Unable to comprehend that it could possibly exist within the Embryo, Ragna waited outside with Jin and talked, almost as if they were children again with no ill-will towards one another – they headed towards the river together before returning to sleep. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref> Noel woke him up when he was sleep-talking about Jin and Saya, and they both went to have breakfast, which was made by Celica, as he had to stop Noel from cooking at all. Rachel later told him that a version of the Azure Grimoire was underneath the house and could be used as a cauldron for Noel to regain Mu. He listened to Noel describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Ragna then gave Noel to Rachel to help awaken her memories and accept her powers as the Godslayer. When she did, Ragna listened to her talk about accepting Izanami rather than destroying her. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086''</ref> Later that evening, Ragna watched the stars with Celica, aware that she did not have much time left before she disappeared, and they talked about Nine and her sacrifice. The following morning, she passed away – Ragna did not look back, having accepted her death, and the group teleported to Yabiko. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref><br />
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[[File:BlazBlue_Central_Fiction_Story_Mode_68(C).png|thumb|right|Finally saving Saya and defeating Izanami]]Ragna learnt of Kokonoe’s plan to destroy the Requiem and saw her bring both Tsubaki and Hakumen along. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref> He was reunited with Lambda, and thanked her for saving him from Terumi a month prior. He learnt that Noel housed half of Saya’s soul, and began treating her like his own sister. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 089''</ref> He travelled to the frozen space-time within the Embryo with everyone else, and was greeted by a vision of Izanami. Ragna was with Noel and Minerva, separated from Rachel, Kagura, Jin, Tsubaki, and Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> He travelled with Minerva and Noel to find Requiem, and was told of Kagura and Jin’s victory over Azrael. They found the Kushinada’s Lynchpin, and Ragna took the dream of Tenjo Amanohokosaka, later travelling upwards, where they found Izanami and Requiem. He defeated her and watched as Noel, using Mu’s power, absorbed Izanami into herself, assisting her using the Azure Grimoire and Idea Engine. Ragna told Minerva to give his regards to Celica as she sacrificed herself to destroy Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref><br />
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Ragna and Noel fell back down to the Embryo, and were told about Doomsday still continuing. He learnt about [[Es]] from Kokonoe. Ragna and Noel found Jin, travelling towards the Amaterasu Unit and intervening in the fight between Nu, Jubei, Hakumen and Izayoi. He realised the Murakumo Unit had absorbed Take-Mikazuchi and fought her in an attempt to save as he promised earlier. He won, knocking her unconscious and then fought Hakumen, who believed that the Grim Reaper was too strong to be ignored as potential calamity to the world’s Order. Ragna won this fight as well, and witnessed Terumi sending Nu insane, and then Terumi’s retrieval of the Susano’o Unit, witnessing the rebirth of [[Susano'o]]. Ragna attempted to fight against him, but was unsuccessful, and watched as Susano'o snatched Noel and transported both himself and Amaterasu outside of the Embryo. Ragna took Tsubaki’s dream before going away with Jin and Trinity to Kagutsuchi’s cauldron, the only place where they could exit the Embryo to chase Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref><br />
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Ragna found Rachel being tortured by Hazama, and battled the vessel when he was told by Hazama himself that he tortured Saya years prior. Ragna defeated him, but was losing himself to the Azure Grimoire. Naoto stopped him from killing Hazama, and then fought until Ragna regained his composition. He thanked Naoto after watching Hazama jump into the Boundary and then leapt in himself with Jin, Rachel, and Trinity to find Susano’o. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref> Outside the Embryo with Rachel alone, he told her of his dream to end the “Dream of God”. He picked up and hugged her, thanking the vampire for everything she had done for him in his life before erasing her memories of him, passing her over to Valkenhayn. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 095''</ref><br />
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Now at the [[Azure Gate|Gate]] with Jin and Trinity, he demanded that Terumi show himself. He learnt that Terumi was a true God but did not rise to his provocations, and also learned that he had absorbed Noel into himself, becoming immune to all Phenomenon Intervention. Both Ragna and Jin fought Susano’o, and Ragna forced himself to lose control after his brother perceived the God using the [[Power of Order]]. He dragged Terumi’s soul out of the Unit and Jin, now using the Susano’o Unit, slashed away at Terumi and Ragna’s bodies with the replica [[Hihiirokane]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Noel opened up the Gate with Ragna being taken inside with Terumi to the [[Azure Horizon]]. They battled to obtain the True Azure as they were the two beings with the strongest lust for it. Despite fighting against Terumi’s incredible mastery of Ouroboros, he defeated his nemesis, finally killing the God for all eternity. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 097''</ref> <br />
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[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|left|Goodbye]]He returned outside of the Azure Horizon and took Noel inside the Master Unit, where she fused fully with Saya. Now for the first time in his life, Ragna was reunited with his siblings and gave Trinity the Susano’o Unit against Jin’s wishes. He then tried to end [[The Origin|The Origin's]] dream, knowing that he was it, the [[Central Fiction]], and that as long as he existed, the world would never be born again He battled Noel and Jin to ensure he could save them and everyone else. Ragna won, and hugged them both, asking them to cherish the people they loved, and to get along better. He took their dreams, entrusting them to Trinity, who’s dream he did not take since it had been fulfilled. Ragna walked up the Amaterasu Unit, meeting The Origin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref><br />
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He walked down to the Gate, the Azure Grimoire having consumed his right half. Ragna met Amane, noticing he was the last person to return to seithr. He told the Onlooker he was going to return everyone’s dreams to the Azure to create a world that Amaterasu and Takamagahara would never be able to intervene in. He walked into the Gate, leaving the Aramasa behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 099''</ref> A grave was made for Ragna using the Aramasa in the new world despite no one remembering his existence. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref><br />
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==Library Entry==<br />
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===Ragna the Bloodedge===<br />
''The protagonist of our story.<br />
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''He bears the weight of the Azure Grimoire on his right hand, and is commonly known as the 'Grim Reaper'<br />
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''His personality is rough around the edges, and he hardly plans ahead. His fighting style reflects this, and most of his attacks involve charging at the opponent and swinging wildly, rather than with precision. He has a bit of a foul mouth, but he cares deeply about those close to him.<br />
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''During his younger years, he lived with his brother Jin, his sister Saya, and the Sister that was taking care of them in a small church. But that all came to an end when Yuuki Terumi murdered the Sister in cold blood, and took Jin and Saya with him. Ragna lost his right arm during this encounter. As a result of the shock, his blonde hair turned white, and his fusion with the remains of the Black Beast turned his right eye red.<br />
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''Originally, he was not adept in Ars Magus, but with the Azure Grimoire now bound to his body, he is able to wield it effectively. With Jubei's teachings, his combative prowess grows formidable, and he decides to rebel against the Librarium on his own.<br />
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''His goal? Destroy all the cauldrons, in which the Murakumo Unit can be smelted. In the process of taking down all the NOL branches, he becomes the most wanted man, with the highest bounty in the world. Some say, however, that his true motive is to find Saya's whereabouts.<br />
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''As if beckoned by Rachel's call, he makes his way to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, and fights the mysterious girl known as ν-No.13-. As he's about to fall into the cauldron himself, Noel saves him, breaking the previously infinite loop of time.<br />
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''Ragna returns the favor not long after, saving Noel in exchange for his left arm, when Terumi turns her into μ-No.12-. And to his surprise, after saving Noel, he encounters the 'girl' for whom he was searching. Only she... was the Imperator.<br />
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''After Kokonoe regenerates his left arm, he heads to the Hierarchical City that was home to Ikaruga Federation to face his fate. With... Taokaka.<br />
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''Overcoming the Boundary with help from Rachel, Ragna then falls through the fabric of time, landing in the Dark War. There, he meets Celica, Nine, and Mitsuyoshi, who will one day become Jubei. In Celica's stead, Ragna becomes the turning point of the Dark War - halting the Black Beast's movement for an entire year, giving mankind a fighting chance.<br />
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''Fast forward to the present, and Ragna saves ν from the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi. Nevertheless, the Black Beast's power is unleashed when in the course of battle with the Imperator, ν's sword pierces its body...'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #001</ref><br />
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===Bloodedge===<br />
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''The man who is responsible for stopping the Black Beast's activity for one year during the Dark War. His signature piece is the red jacket and massive white blade he wields.<br />
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''His identity? Is none other than Ragna himself, sent back to the past by Rachel.<br />
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''Those items are left with the sister upon his departure, and is passed onto Ragna, when he completes his training with Jubei.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #035</ref><br />
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==Appearances in other Media==<br />
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Ragna as a playable card.<br />
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/0HVPI0lEGTc/ Ragna] as a playable character.<br />
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Ragna as a playable unit.<br />
*The horror game ''White Day: A Labyrinth Named School'' has an outfit based on Ragna's appearance.<br />
*The action role-playing game ''Toukiden 2'' has Ragna as a downloadable Mitama.<br />
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Ragna as a card.<br />
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Ragna as purchasable background skin.<br />
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Ragna's theme 'Rebellion' as purchasable track.<br />
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTQCkddTkI&feature=youtu.be&t=75 outfit, hairstyle (only male avatar), voice (only male)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=125 weapon] as customization for the player character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Ragna as a playable character.<br />
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses Ragna's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6SHUs4nS_8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s outfit and signature move Dead Spike] for a special attack.<br />
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Ragna's jacket and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Ragna's white hair is caused by [[wikipedia:Marie_Antoinette_Syndrome|Marie Antoinette Syndrome]].<br />
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