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Ikaruga Civil War

Trust You, Collisions, Determination, that which is inherited, Remix Heart

When Tager awoke, he was no longer in Naobi, but within a lab in Sector Seven. Kokonoe was at his side, and he was unable to remember much of his memories. She made up the name "Tager" for him on the spot, and informed him that his new body was a mix of Demon cells and machinery. He attempted to comprehend his appearance in the mirror. At some point later, he personally requested that Kokonoe seal away his all of his memories, so he wouldn't have to remember the massacre of his squad.

Tager's first mission was to find Boundary Interface Prime Field Devices deep inside the 5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido, one of which was the missing Nu-13. Upon his arrival, he caught a glimpse of a green shadow, but he dismissed it and ventured deeper into the lab. Three caskets were present, one each for Mu-12, Nu-13, and Lambda-11, but with only Lambda-11 still present in her casket. He took Lambda away from the facility and quickly returned to Sector Seven, as the Prime Field Device was already deceased and would begin to rot in time. He encountered several Novus Orbis Librarium troops on his way but managed to defeat them, thus starting the legend of the "Red Devil".

In 2196, Kokonoe sent Kajun Faycott to the 15th Hierarchical City of Torifune to find the Burning Red Grimoire, hoping that she could use it to increase Tager's power. The mission was unsuccessful, however, and she used an Artificial Causality Phenomenon Weapon to power him instead. Later that year, Kokonoe discovered Hakumen deep within the Boundary. Tager assisted her with her salvage operation.

Variable Heart

A year later, Tager was teleported to the 11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu to protect Kokonoe, Kajun, Taro Sasaga'e, Litchi Faye-Ling, and Shiori Kirihito from a group of Fuzzy. Despite the best efforts of the group to fight off the numerous vampires, they could not hold them off. Thankfully, they crumbled into dust, something that Kokonoe had predicted, and both Tager and Litchi assisted Kokonoe in teleporting Shiori, Taro, and Kajun to Mai's location to defeat Meifang Lapislazuli. Tager was not initially happy, having wished to have joined them in the fight.

Calamity Trigger

Originally the captain of a battle unit based on physical strength, he suffered fatal injuries during the Ikaruga Civil War and was forced to leave the frontlines. At that time, the scientist Kokonoe revived him as a cyborg. He is currently assigned as a subordinate under Kokonoe's direct control. He seems to be pursuing Ragna, but his reason is unknown.

Arcade Mode

Stage IV: Noel Vermillion

Tager: Hm. I can't get a hold of them. I don't think this is just a malfunction. Is there a barrier of some sort? I feel something threatening in Kagutsuchi. Noel: Excuse me! I believe you are Sir Tager from Sector Seven, correct? Tager: Yes, I am. Can I help you? Noel: Currently the 13th Hierarchical City, "Kagutsuchi", is under control of the Library, and they have issued a Level D warning. I'm sure you know of the "Inter-Organization Interference Prevention Act", right? Tager: Of course, I do. Unfortunately, I can't defer to you right now. Noel: I-In the worst case scenario, we may have to use military force! Tager: Sorry, but Sector Seven does not accept any orders from the Library. If you would like to use force to resolve this issue, that is acceptable. <Tager Victory> Noel: This is only...going to get you...into more trouble... Ugh... Tager: A novice with hardly any field experience... Hmph. I was trying to hold back a little, so she should be OK, but this is why I don't like fighting women or children.

Stage VIII: Arakune

Tager: Long time no see... You sure have changed a lot though. Arakune: Who you? You don my memorie Ggghrrk... Tager: Litchi is worried about you. Kokonoe as well, of course. Arakune: Litchi  ? Koko  ? Koko ...Ko noe Kokonoe Nokonoe ARRGGHHH! again She might she might Aagh Keeheehee! That's ...I  ! I know ou too! Guooooh! Tager: I was planning to leave you up to Litchi, but... ...I'm afraid I just can't let you roam free. And unfortunately, I only know one way to save a guy like you. <Tager Victory> Arakune: GUAAAAAAAARGH DAAAMN HIIIM... Tager: W-Wait! Damn it! I have to stop him.

Stage IX: Hakumen

Hakumen: You... What do you want? Tager: Hakumen. Kokonoe has ordered me to retrieve you. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to return you to the Sector. Your existence establishment is still unstable. You should refrain from wondering off. Hakumen: It is true that people such as yourself returned me to this world from a parallel dimension. However, I have no obligation to abide by your rules. Tager: I don't think the Sector has any intention of making you abide by them. You're only a small part of their plan. You're no more than a tool. We've spent over a year retrieving you, and we can't afford to waste any more time. Hakumen: I have my own goals. This is the meaning of my life. I won't let you get in the way. Tager: I guess that's it for negotiation... You may be incomplete, but you're still one of the Six Heroes. Let's see what you've got. I won't hold back! Hakumen: Hah...hahahaha! You little devil! Interesting! I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand I shall reap the sins of this world, and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. I am Hakumen. The end has come! <Tager Victory> Hakumen: I underestimated you. Very well. Tager: If you understand, then I ask you to go back to the Sector. And tell Kokonoe that I will return soon. Hakumen: Heh. If I can return...

Stage X: Nu-13

Tager: What's wrong? What's going on? Nu-13: Loading...loading...loading...loading... Complete... Tager: What the hell? What's this pressure? Who is this girl? I know this feeling... I think Ikaruga's... Damn it, I can't remember! Nu-13: Target recognized. Auto-mode: confirmed. Tager: Girls these days are so belligerent. Sorry, Kokonoe, I'll be running late. Nu-13: Scanning: complete. IFF determined. Processing... Subject determined to be hostile. Begin termination. <Tager Victory> Tager: What? A time-space warp!?

-Revival the One-

AD2196/11/15 Litchi: Oh, Tager. Long time no see. Our departments are close, but I never see you around. Tager: Yeah. I'd love to sit and chat, but I need to talk to Kokonoe. I think she's gonna kill me if I don't get there soon. Litchi: ...Is it about that case? Tager: Yeah. The parallel space-time...no...was it the complex space? Anyway, she found some interesting stuff and wanted help with it. Tager: I had to go halfway around the damn world. I always knew she was a bit of a slave driver, but... Tager: ...she asks me to do state-level tasks like they're some minor errands. Just when we thought this civil war was coming to an end, it seems like peace is still far off. Litchi: Hahaha, making even Tager complain...that's our professor. Tager: Huh? Oh...sorry. Forget about what I just said. But anyway, about that case. Is it really true? Tager: I've read the reports...I still don't believe it. Litchi: In the professor's opinion, there's no doubt about it. But for someone to survive for decades... Logically, that's completely impossible. Tager: Who would have thought he was in a place like that...? Hakumen...one of the Six Heroes...

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2

Kokonoe sent Tager to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, where he set devices across the Hierarchical City designed to interfere with Hakumen for the salvage operation. After Kokonoe attempted to use Phenomenon Intervention to retrieve the Hero, she sent Tager to collect the devices he had set so she wouldn't have to detonate them. Tager also had a secondary objective to approach the Sheol Gate to watch a certain event.

At the cauldron, Tager deflected a fatal blow from Yuuki Terumi to Ragna the Bloodedge by grabbing the Geminus Anguium: Ouroboros. After noticing that the cauldron was set to detonate, and having been reassured by Rachel Alucard that both Ragna and Noel Vermillion would be safe since she would teleport them out herself, Tager evacuated under Kokonoe's orders.

Continuum Shift

A cyber soldier serving Sector Seven. From his appearance, he has gained the nickname "Red Devil." He received an order from his savior, creator, and superior, Kokonoe, to "Secure the Successor of the Azure, Noel Vermillion." Once again, he heads out alone for Kagutsuchi.

Arcade Mode

Stage IV: Litchi Faye-Ling

Litchi: Tager, I need to talk to you. Tager: ... I'm on duty right now. I'll have to ask you to make it quick. Litchi: I'm sorry... Tager: ... So, what is it you need? Litchi: Please, I need to talk to the professor. I've realized that I don't think I can save him without her help. Please help me. Tager: I must speak my mind, Litchi. You need to drop this case. I understand your feelings, but Sector Seven and the Library are beginning to catch wind of this. If you do something foolish, the consequences will be irreversible. I do not think Kokonoe would wish to see that either. Litchi: But I've come too far to turn back now! Tager: This discussion is going nowhere... Litchi, I am aware of your feelings for him, but I must be frank with you... It is too late for him. I doubt even Kokonoe could help someone so far gone as he is. Let me take care of him. I suggest you find a way to- Kokonoe: Tager, show this ignorant kid what she's dealing with. Tager: Kokonoe! Litchi: Professor! <Tager Victory> Litchi: Uuggh... Professor... please... hear me out... Tager: ... Kokonoe. Kokonoe: Pretty worthless assistant, isn't she...? Tager, pick her up. Tager: Heh. Kokonoe: Hm? There was a big spike in your brainwaves there. What's up? Tager: Haha. Oh, I only thought it was a little funny that you still call Litchi your assistant. Kokonoe: What, that's strange?

Stage VIII: Lambda-11

Kokonoe: All right. Tager, don't move <Lambda is teleported next to Tager> Lambda: ... Timespace warp, complete. Tager: Th-The Murakumo Unit!? What the hell is it doing here!? Kokonoe: Keep your shirt on. This one's mine. I wanna run a few tests, so I thought I'd send it over. Tager: ... Oh no... Don't tell me this is the 11th subject...? Kokonoe: Yes, it is. She was in pretty bad shape after you hauled her back from Ikaruga, but I've got her up to about 90%. Just need to wait for the Idea Sector now. Tager: The Idea Sector...? Kokonoe: Kinda like a causality weapon. Sorta like an upgraded version of yours. The Idea Sector's independent; a sorta non-entangled observational quantum region- But since its essence is a contradiction, unless it is able to observe itself, then harvesting degenerated energy from the accelerated and unstable protons would be... Tager: ... You can tell me the rest later. What do you need me to do? Kokonoe: Hmmm... Well, for now, how about you just fight it? <Tager Victory> Kokonoe: I see... No interference from the eyes, but there's a harmonic reaction to the similar composition... Interesting... Lambda, return. I need to tweak some stuff. Lambda: Affirmative. Kokonoe: Sorry to waste your time, Tager. You can get back to looking for Noel Vermillion now. Tager: Understood. Kokonoe: ... Tager? Tager: What is it? Kokonoe: Teru- Hazama. Don't fight him just yet. Tager: ... Understood. I will avoid confrontation if the situation permits.

Stage IX: Hakumen

Hakumen: ... Hm? The Red Devil? Tager: Hakumen!? What are you doing here? Hey, Kokonoe! What's going on?! Rachel: I summoned him. Kokonoe: Rachel! The hell do you think you're doing!? Wasn't I clear enough the last time I told you to piss off?! Hakumen: I must ask you, Grimalkin... Why do you use the Murakumo? Kokonoe: I don't need to explain myself to you. Tch... I can't interrupt the continuum! Tager, destroy Hakumen! Hakumen: Why not come to battle yourself? You have within you the blood of this world's two strongest beings. Surely you have inherited enough power to stand against Terumi? Kokonoe: Tager, eliminate the threat right now! That's an order! Tager: What's the matter, Kokonoe? This isn't like you. Calm down. Hakumen: I sense hesitation... Hmph. While it may rankle to do what that blood-sucking fiend desires of me, after what I have seen, I cannot stand idly by. I will ask you once again, Red Devil. Do you truly believe that Kokonoe is worthy of your trust? Tager: I have already answered that ridiculous question. I have no intention of changing my mind. Hakumen: I see... I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand shall I reap the sins of this world, and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. <Tager Victory> Hakumen: Impressive, Red Devil, but I am not finished yet! <Rachel teleports between Tager and Hakumen> Rachel: No, Mr. Hero... Your time is up. Hakumen: ... Is this fate, then, or perhaps a curse...? Hmph. Have a care, Red Devil. The next time we meet will be the last. <Rachel and Hakumen teleport away> Tager: ...Kokonoe. Kokonoe: ... Tch, those bastards.

Stage X: Hazama

Hazama: Well well well, this is a surprise. I didn't think you would show up... Tager: Hey, you! What the hell is going on here!? I'm getting all sort of abnormal readings... What!? This is in the database... These readings... The Black Beast! Hazama: Ah, you must be Sector Seven's Red Devil! You know, it's a real pleasure to meet you, although... I got this feeling we've met before. I'm Hazama. From the NOL. Tager: You're... Hazama...? Kokonoe: Shit! He's gotten this far already!? Goddammit, Lambda still isn't active. Tager! You've gotta back off for now! ...? H-Hey! Tager!? Tager: I remember these readings... These are... They're the same as the ones I took when we tried to retrieve the subject from Ikaruga... <screen fades to white and then back again> Kokonoe: Tager! Tager: !? What was I...? Kokonoe: Tager, get a grip. Look, I'm sorry, but I gotta take back what I said earlier. You need to buy us some time. Noel Vermillion is right there. He's about to start smelting! Tager: !? Hey, Kokonoe! ... Did you say Noel Vermillion!? Where did you take Noel!? Hazama: "Where'd I take her?" You crack me up. C'mon, you're not that slow, big guy. Isn't that Azure something else? Smelting without a Cauldron or a flawless life-link? Ha! Tager: ... Don't tell me... That... -thing-... is Noel? Hazama: Sure is! But wouldn't you know it, she's not presentable just yet, so I've got a little time to kill before the lady wakes up. What say you and I take this baby for a spin? Restriction 666 released! Dimensional interference force field deployed! Tager: What!? No! That's- Terumi: Heehehehehe! You ever seen -real- power before, metal man? Code S O L. Azure Grimoire, activate! Tager: That's impossible! The BlazBlue?! Terumi: So whadda ya say, Sector Seven? Shall we dance!?

Forget Past

AD2200/01/07 Terumi: Well, thanks for the entertainment, big guy. Really helped get the blood flowing. Tager: Ugh.. Are you seriously trying to resurrect the Black Beast? Terumi: The Black Beast? What the hell would I want with that failed experiment? Tager: Failed experiment!? Terumi: Yeah, a huge failure. Real pain in the ass to keep the Cauldron under control. But hey, we learned all sorts of shit in the process, so, you know... Tager: ... The... Cauldron? Terumi: Yeah, the Cauldron. What, did I mumble? The Cauldron's the Grimoire's original form. It gathers souls to smelt the sword inside its body. That was our little pet - the Beast. Tager: What!? Terumi: C'mon, weren't you paying attention? The Murakumo Unit is incomplete. It needs the power of the Grimoire. The 13th sample wouldn't shut up about it, remember? But this one... this one's different. This thing embodies the true Azure! Terumi: Now... Murakumo...activate! This world is nothing but lies! LIES! Terumi: Lemme show you what I like to call the truth! The truth called "despair"! In the name of Susanno'o, I command you! Murakumo, AWAKEN! Terumi: Behold the sword of the god-slayer, KUSANAGI! Terumi: Let all that lies fall before your divine blade! Terumi: Gaahahahaha! Finally, I've got the true successor to the Azure! Try and stop me NOW, Master Unit Terumi: Amaterasu!

Chrono Phantasma

A cyber soldier serving Sector Seven. From his appearance, he has gained the nickname "Red Devil." After completing his task at Kagutsuchi, he accompanied Noel and Makoto back to Sector Seven's headquarters, where he received a message from Kokonoe to go to Ikaruga.

Arcade Mode

Stage 3: Litchi Faye-Ling

Downtown The 6th hierarchical city -YABIKO- Block.19 Tager: I was not expecting to find you of all people... here. Litchi: Tager... I heard the professor is in Ikaruga as well... May I speak with her? Kokonoe: I heard you the first time. What do you want, Litchi? Litchi: I've discovered a way to bring him back... At the Librarium. Tager: !? Are you serious? Litchi: Yes... it's a bit of a stretch, and it will require more than a little brute force... But there's still a chance. Kokonoe: ...So you want my help to become an "Observer"? Litchi: Prof-?! You mean you knew?! Kokonoe: You're an adult now... Whether you leave Sector Seven or join forces with the Library is entirely up to you. But one thing I will NOT condone... You lending your strength to Terumi. Tager! Restrain that idiot. NOW! <Tager Victory> Litchi: Kuh... Tager: Wait!! ...I'm sorry Kokonoe. She got away. Kokonoe: "She got away" my ass. Gah! You're such a softie on the inside. Just get the hell back to work. Tager: Sorry... But Kokonoe, what Litchi was saying earlier... Kokonoe: I'll explain it later. You just focus on the mission. Tager: ...Roger that.

Stage 6: Arakune

Downtown The 6th hierarchical city -YABIKO- Block.19 Tager: You... Arakune: Gaghahaha... You... You're... K-Kokonoe's... Gaga! Her lapdog... Get out of the way. Tager: ?! Hey, Kokonoe! Kokonoe: ...Roy, so you were sent in after all... Arakune: G-Gugaga... Kokonoe... K'ehehehe. I've reached the truth. Hahaha... HAHAHAHA. Tager: Argh... What's with these readings? Why am I picking up "multiple" readings of you?! And these numbers... I remember this-? Arakune: I've... a deeper abyss. Seek... the Lynchpin. Kushinada's Lynchpin... Hehehehe. Kokonoe: So it's the Lynchpin after all... Tager, take him down. I don't care if you have to kill him in the process. Tager: ... Kokonoe: I want to hear a response, Tager! Tager: Roger that. Going into combat mode. <Tager Victory> Arakune: Gugagagagaga! Tager: Dammit! Kokonoe: Don't bother. Tager: Hey Kokonoe, what the hell's going on!? Why am I getting the same readings as... Kokonoe: There's no mistaking it. He's got an artificial causality weapon inside of him.

Stage 7: Makoto Nanaya

Blockaded District The 5th hierarchical city -IBUKIDO- AREA Block.14 Tager: I've finally found you, Makoto Nanaya. Makoto: Tager...? Tager: I suggest you turn yourself in right now... Though somehow I doubt you'll comply. Makoto: ...I'm very sorry Tager, but Tsubaki is... WE need to save Tsubaki with our own hands! Kokonoe: You idiot. ...Makoto, do you even know where Noel is? Makoto: ...We lost each other on the way... Actually, I was in the process of looking for her... Kokonoe: Alright, we'll take care of her. But I can't have you roaming around as you please. Return at once. Makoto: ...I'm sorry professor -- I'm not sure what exactly you have in mind. But, ever since I caught wind of Tsubaki being here, I've had this very strange feeling. Like I need to find her soon before something happens! Tager: Hmph... Were you not once a soldier of the Librarium? How can you disobey orders and simply roam free? And for such childish reasons. Makoto: I'm sorry... but I cannot comply with your request. Tager: *Sigh* It would seem we cannot solve this with words. Kokonoe? Kokonoe: Yeah, I'll leave it to you. <Tager Victory> Makoto: Owwie... You didn't have to hit me THAT hard! Tager: And I thought I was holding back... ...Makoto. We understand how much Noel Vermillion and Tsubaki Yayoi mean to you... ...But charging in head-first to any situation... can cost lives that might otherwise have been saved. I have seen that happen on countless battlefields. I'm not going to claim I understand what you're going through... But that is exactly why I feel rational judgment is more important now than ever. Makoto: Tager... Kokonoe: (Tager... did your character suddenly change or something?) Tager: (How rude... I've always been a gentleman.) ?! What the hell is this reaction...? Makoto, don't move!

Stage 8: Relius Clover

Grave Marker of Bases The 5th hierarchical city -IBUKIDO- AREA Block.00 Relius: Ah, fancy seeing you here... Artificial phenomena causality weapon... Tager: You are... Kokonoe: Relius Clover... I can't say that I'm surprised. Relius: Oh Kokonoe... it's been quite a while. Kokonoe: ...So it was you. Who gave that to Roy. Relius: Hm, so you've run into that fascinating specimen of liquid seithr... Yes, I did in fact install him with an artificial causality weapon. What of it? Tager: You what?! Relius: It was also installed on No. 11 if I am not mistaken... Ha, I need only to observe something once in order to reproduce it. There's really no need for all the surprise. Kokonoe: So that's why you used Litchi... Relius: Litchi? Oh that woman. You manage to somehow find the brightest assistants, Kokonoe. And I mean every word- she's brilliant. She's got... potential. But for a human to become an "Observer"... That might be a bit much, unfortunately. Tager: Don't tell me you're... Not Litchi! Relius: Heh heh heh. I apologize, but there are matters that require my attention. I cannot spare the time to join you in this little charade. If you'll excuse me... Kokonoe: Tager! Take that bastard down... I don't care if he's dead or alive! Tager: Roger that. Relius: Oh how original. Ignis, why don't you play with them for a little while? <Tager Victory> Relius: Guh... I've let my guard down. Seems I, too, still have some things left to learn. Tager: Relius Clover, you bastard! Kokonoe: Good work. Now, restrain that piece of shit so he doesn't get any funny idea-?! Tager: My readings! Kokonoe: Don't tell me-!

INCEPTION

AD2200/01/30 Tager: ...noe... Do you copy? Kokonoe! Kokonoe: Hm? Ah, Tager... what's wrong? Tager: You napping... that's a rare sight. Kokonoe: Y-Yeah... I suppose you're right. Tager: Kokonoe, are you okay? Kokonoe: Don't worry about me. Just give me your report. Tager: ...Noel Vermillion and Makoto Nanaya's whereabouts are still unknown. I'm currently approaching the ruins of Ibukido. I hate to ask you for favors, but could you request Kagura to let me access monitors #5 through #12? Kokonoe: ... Tager: What's the matter? Kokonoe: Wait, Tager... did you just say you were near the ruins of Ibukido!? Why the hell did you backtrack? Tager: Backtrack? What are you talking about? I just got here... Are you still a little tired? Kokonoe: Just got there...? ...How's that possible? The data's wrong... Even my "memory" has been rewritten?! Tager: Hey, Kokonoe! What's happening over there? Kokonoe: ...Phenomena intervention. Tager: What!? Kokonoe: This magnitude... Can only be the work of the "Master Unit". There's no mistaking it.

Story Mode

Chrono Phantasma

As Tager took Makoto and Noel back to Sector Seven, he was given a warning from Kokonoe – turn away and head straight to Yabiko. He was not given a reason why, but followed her instructions. Tager relayed this back to Makoto and Noel after sharing his frank opinion on the professor to them. He told Noel about Kagura at this point, being surprised that she knew so little. As they stopped in the 7th Hierarchical City of Kazamotsu, the group was surrounded by NOL soldiers and promptly arrested. When they awoke, they were in a jail cell in Yabiko.

A day after being incarcerated, they were taken to Kagura's office, although Tager was less than impressed at the stench of alcohol in the air. He asked where Kokonoe was, only for her to come out of Kagura's former room, which she had converted into an elevator. Makoto let slip Tager's “frank opinion” on Kokonoe; the Red Devil knew he was doomed. Kokonoe later told him about Azrael being released by the Committee and gave him maintenance – the last they had seen each other was before the events in Kagutsuchi, a month earlier. He took Celica around Yabiko for some time, giving her a short tour before returning back to the NOL branch. There, Kokonoe gave him orders to apprehend both Makoto and Noel, but Tager let them go out of the goodness of his mechanical heart. Kokonoe then ordered him to continue the pursuit.

As part of his pursuit, Tager was in Kazamotsu again, finding Ragna near the lakeside port. The two battled as Ragna wanted information on Noel's location, although Tager was not sure himself. The Red Devil lost, his data on Ragna not matching with what he had just seen. He continued his pursuit after Kokonoe talked to Ragna about Tsubaki appearing in Ikaruga. He also had to look after Celica A. Mercury at this point, giving her tour around Yabiko. He found Tao nearby.

Kokonoe prepared Tager for the Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge, a spectacle used to lure both Azrael and Tsubaki. As he was preparing to unleash an Eclipse Field, Kokonoe teleported Azrael to his location, allowing the Red Devil to slug his nemesis as hard as he could. The Mad Dog was then teleported to a dimensional prison; Tager asked about the status of Bullet, who had been Azrael's original opponent in the tournament, but she told him that she was alright. Under Kokonoe's orders, Tager assisted Ragna in a battle against Terumi, but he escaped, so the Red Devil was then ordered to carry Celica to her lab. In the battle against Izanami, Tager aligned himself next to the Monolith so that when Kushinada's Lynchpin could be teleported, it would be at his position – this allowed them to accurately target it and seal off seithr from the world. Kokonoe later sent Tager on a mission to find Ragna the Bloodedge, although she was not hopeful, thinking he may have died.

Sector Seven

Tager and Makoto were sent on a mission by Kokonoe to record seithr levels in Yabiko, so they posed as a father and daughter working on a school project. This led Makoto to ask if Tager had any family, but he told her that he could not recall since his memories had been sealed away. This tender moment between the two was interrupted as Makoto had a call telling them that Relius' female assistant had been spotted in Ikaruga. They discovered this assistant was Litchi and they tracked her to downtown Yabiko. Tager battled her on Kokonoe's orders but stopped when ordered.

Before they could return to the NOL branch, they were found by Azrael, who promised Tager that he would help fit him into a coffin. An already bad situation turned worse as Nu-13 descended into the battlefield; Tager immediately called Kokonoe and she teleported Kagura to their position to fight Azrael while Tager would prepare to emergency teleport them all out of the area. This was successful, but when they arrived back in the NOL branch, Tager powered down, his power source having been drained from the effort.

Central Fiction

Arcade Mode

Act 1: Phantom of Labyrinth

Stage 3: Makoto Nanaya

Tager: This is Tager. I've arrived at the rendezvous point. Kokonoe: Good work. I'm afraid we're running a little behind. Stay on alert, and stand by. Tager: Roger that. Makoto: Hey, you there... you're from Sector Seven? Tager: ...A guard from the NOL. Hmph, the last thing I need right now. What do you want? Makoto: I've got some business with Professor Kokonoe. Where can I find her? Tager: So you know of Kokonoe's whereabouts, too? You're no ordinary soldier. What are you...? Makoto: Huh? I'm exactly what I look like. Tager: Sorry, but I'll need to eliminate you. Makoto: Whaa!? Y-You've gotta be kiddin-- H-Hey! <Tager Victory> Kokonoe: Calm down, Tager. Tager: Kokonoe? Makoto: What took you so long, Professor? Do you have any idea what I've been through? Tager: ...You know her? Kokonoe: Yeah. She's my spy. I've tasked her with finding out more information on the Grim Reaper. So, how did you do? Makoto: It appears the Grim Reaper is headed towards the cauldron, as suspected. All the soldiers were alerted, so I would hurry. Kokonoe: I see... Tager, I need you to head towards the cauldron. I'll join you once I finish up here. Something's been bothering me, though... be careful. Tager: Roger that.

Stage 6: Kagura Mutsuki

Kagura: You understand now? You can't defeat me. Bullet: Tch... Kagura: But why not forget about all that, come have a drink with me. I don't think fighting suits a babe like you. Bullet: Grr... don't patronize me! Tager: ...Hey, what are you doing? Bullet: Captain! Kagura: What an untimely interruption... You're the Red Devil from Sector Seven. Tager: Hmph... its a shame to see one called the "Hero of Ikaruga" stoop this low. You will pay the price for humiliating my subordinate. Bullet, stand back. <Tager Victory> Kagura: Guah...!? Tager: No offense, stand down. You cannot defeat the both of us. Kagura: Heh, guess I've been fooling around too much. Bullet: I apologize, Captain. Tager: Don't worry about it. Are you injured? Bullet: I'm fine, but... what are you doing here? Tager: I have intel that the Grim Reaper headed this way. Bullet: Wha...!? The Reaper? Tager: I've got a bad feeling about this... Bullet, let's hurry. Bullet: Sir!

Stage 7: Azrael

Bullet: This is the... cauldron? Tager: Stop. Something's coming. Bullet: You're...? Tager: The mad dog...? Azrael: Hah, wasn't expecting to run into the Red Devil here. Ahh, now I remember. You were that mercenary. If only the Grim Reaper didn't show up, we could've had a little more fun... Bullet: ...Grim Reaper? What're you talking about? Tager: Spare me your bullshit, Mad dog! Today I will see to it my comrades may finally rest in peace! Azrael: Heh, don't mention it. Besides, I think I owe you a debt. Not that you would listen right now... Bullet: Captain!? What's the matter? Please, calm down! Tager: Guh... What the hell is this emotion...? Why? I can't... hold back all this rage. Azrael: Too afraid to take the first move? Well, I hope you don't mind if I do! Tager: AZRAEL! <Tager Victory> Azrael: F'hahahaha...! Yes, good! This is the Red Devil I know! This is what I was waiting for! Tager: Dammit, did my punches not connect...? You monster...! Azrael: C'mon, the fun's just starting! Bullet: Captain! Tager: Stay back! Leave this one to me. Azrael: Heh heh... Now this. This is interesting.You've forgotten everything and yet... want to repeat it. Azrael: Heh heh... Now this. This is interesting. Azrael: You've forgotten everything and yet... want to repeat it. Tager: What? Azrael: Well, c'mon then!I hope you'll actually show me a good time, mercenary. Azrael: Well, c'mon then! Azrael: I hope you'll actually show me a good time, mercenary. Azrael: And no one's getting away "this time!" Tager: This time...? What the hell are you...?! Tager: ...! Tager: Who the hell is this...? This man among my friends. Tager: This sensation... Have I forgotten something...? Tager: Do you know...?Please, tell me... who is this-- Tager: Do you know...? Tager: Please, tell me... who is this-- ???: Is that your will? Tager: What...?

Stage 8: Nine the Phantom

Tager: Who are you? And what have you done to my subordinates? Nine: Subordinates? Hehe... did you ever have such a thing? Tager: What? Nine: Never mind. I've already teleported her somewhere else. And the Mad Dog, too. Tager: Teleported...? What on earth are you? These numbers... Could it really be magic!? Nine: Not a bad deduction from a "machine." Tager: ...What do you want? Nine: Want? I want to help you see your will through. Tager: My dream...? Nine: But before that, I need to see if you're worthy of it. Tager: Kuh--! <Tager Victory> Tager: Guah... Y-You must be... Nine: How unfortunate. As suspected, your dream is out of your reach. Tager: What are you talking about... Damn, my comms are down. Does Kokonoe know about this...? Nine: If you want to make your dream come true, I will tell you how. Nine: Before the Day of Reckoning, the Imperator... No-- Nine: Izanami must be defeated. By your hands. AD2199/XX/XX TAGER Act 1 END to be continued

Act 2: Nightmare Memory

Stage 3: Kokonoe

Kokonoe: Right on time... Well done. What's the situation? Tager: Like you predicted...quite a few have moved to Ikaruga. I've already encountered some... Kokonoe: No surprise there... I only know one person in the past century who could pull off a teleportation of this caliber. Tager: Then the person I saw was... Kokonoe: Yeah, the Great Sage Nine in the flesh. But this situation... Could mother really be responsible? Tager: ...Something else on your mind? Kokonoe: Yeah. Some type of phenomena intervention, most likely... but I'll need to collect the data from scratch again. Tager: I see... That's why I report to you directly... Kokonoe: You're catching on. But we're out of time... Let's begin. <Tager Victory> Tager: ...What now? Kokonoe: I'm going to take this data back to the lab. I'll send you a sample as soon as I can. Tager... I need you to secure Noel Vermillion. That's your top priority. We can't have her die right now... Tager: Noel Vermillion...one of the NOL soldiers. Roger that. Kokonoe: And one more thing... How long have you been working under me? Tager: Since 2185... Why do you ask? Kokonoe: Nothing of significance... You may leave now. Tager: ...Roger that. Kokonoe: According to the back-up it's 2193... Why the discrepancy? Is this another phenomena intervention?

Stage 6: Hibiki Kohaku

Hibiki: You there, stop. The Red Devil from Sector Seven... It seems the witnesses were right. Tager: You're Kagura Mutsuki's secretary. I thought you'd be in Kagutsuchi, but... Heh. Looks like you've been teleported here, too. Hibiki: I only have one question for you. Why are you tracking Lieutenant Noel Vermillion? Tager: We both work for our own organizations... You know I can't answer that. Hibiki: Then I'm sure you'll understand why I must take you into my custody... given your response. Tager: You leave me no choice... I accept your challenge. <Tager Victory> Hibiki: K'uh... This is the Red Devil...!? Tager: I cannot allow anyone to interfere with the mission... Don't take this the wrong way. Kokonoe: Wait, Tager! Don't finish him... He may be an ally. Tager: An ally...? What do you mean? Kokonoe: No time to explain it! I just picked up a reading of the Azure... I need you to haul ass to Ibukido right now! Tager: ...Roger that.

Stage 7: Hakumen

Tager: Kokonoe... I detect someone ahead. Hakumen: ...The Red Devil. Kokonoe: Impossible--!? How can Hakumen be here!? Tager: Wha...!? You mean one of the Six Heroes!? How can that be...? Kokonoe: I'm reading the Susano'o Unit... Who the hell salvaged you!? Hakumen: Grimalkin... Oh I've already answered that question. Kokonoe: What...? Kokonoe: Hakumen wasn't affected by the memory alteration? If this isn't a phenomena intervention, then... don't tell me--! Kokonoe: Tager. New mission. Bring that guy back, too... I don't care if it gets a little rough. Tager: Hmph... You're asking for the impossible. <Tager Victory> Tager: G'hagh...! Grr... One of the Six Heroes... A monster! Hakumen: Stand down, Red Devil... You are no match for it. Tager: It...? What are you talking about... Kokonoe: This data...of course! It makes sense now--! This wasn't phenomena intervention OR some kind of memory alteration... The world itself, it-- Tager: Kokonoe, what's the matter!? The ground it's...shaking--!? --!? Impossible... that's...!?

Stage 8: Izanami

Tager: The Master Unit... Is this why my memories suddenly returned...? Kokonoe, do you read me? Kokonoe. ...No luck. What's going on in this world...!? Izanami: Ah... how laughable. Tager: Hades Izanami... You find this laughable? Izanami: Indeed. Why do you humans try to distance this world... Yours and this Embryo. Are they not one and the same? Tager: ...You would call these the same? This is but a distorted copy. Izanami: And you wonder why I laugh. The world in which you believe...you don't even know the truth behind it. You should be ashamed by your ignorance. Tager: And I cannot stand by and let you roam. Return those you've reduced to seithr. <Tager Victory> Tager: Why does it feel like... I'm hitting nothing!? ...!? This light...!? The Azure--? Tager: Where am I...? Noel Vermillion...!? Hey, get a grip! ... ...What on earth happened here. --! Could this... Could this be...my doing? Tager: Even you guys...! Please, make this stop...! No... This is not... this is not me...! Izanami: Wrong. Everyone you see...they're dead. Because of you. Tager: Izanami...! This is an illusion. The one you showed me... Izanami: This is no illusion. You are witnessing a reality woven by the Azure. And of course this is the reason... Kokonoe ordered you to find Noel Vermillion. Tager: This is madness... She wanted me to kill Noel Vermillion? I've known her for a long time. I also know she would never kill an innocent person. Izanami: What if you put Noel Vermillion's life on a scale... ...With the rest of the world...? What then? Tager: What...? Izanami: If one life can save the rest of the world... What do you think that woman would choose? Tager: ... Izanami: Would you like to know the answer? You should ask her yourself... Kokonoe has already realized. ...The truth of this world. AD2199/XX/XX TAGER Act 1 END to be continued

Act 3: The Replacement Blue

Stage 3: Arakune

Tager: This is...Kagutsuchi? But I don't recall being teleported. Don't tell me this was an intervention... Kokonoe: Tager, do you read me? You've got your memories back, haven't you? Tager: Kokonoe? This feels rather odd... It's like we haven't spoken in a while. Like our memories are merging. What on earth's going on? Kokonoe: I've got no idea what you're talking about. But Kagutsuchi just suddenly appeared right next to Ikaruga. At least that's what it looks like from where I'm standing... But you should be seeing something entirely different. Tager: You mean there's visual discrepancy depending on the individual...!? So that's why you couldn't pin-point the coordinates. This is going to make teleportation really difficult... Is Izanami behind this? Kokonoe: No, I believe that this has to do with the Master Unit's Observati-- Wait. Something's headed your way! Tager: Roy...! Arakune: Kihehehehe. Fou...d. Found yo... cau...lity wea...on. You ar... immense knowld...ge and po...er! Kokonoe: Of course. Izanami brainwashed you... Idiot. Tager: Looks like I don't have a choice. Kokonoe, I'm going to capture him! <Tager Victory> Arakune: Gyaaaaah!? Wh... yo...u... artifi...al... imi...ation! Tager: Sorry, Kokonoe... he got away. Kokonoe: Don't worry about it, Tager. Forget him. I need you to collect all the Nox Nyctores. Tager: The Nox Nyctores!? What happened to capturing Noel Vermillion? Kokonoe: I'll handle that personally. I need you to focus on this mission. Collect as many as you can, and try not to damage them in the process. Got it? Tager: ...Roger that. Damn... Why did the word "Izanami" pop into my head just now...!? Kokonoe's going to kill Noel Vermillion? But why...!?

Stage 6: Carl Clover

Carl: You're the Red Devil from Sector Seven... I don't suppose our encounter was an accident. How can I help you? Tager: Thank goodness you're a sharp one. I need that Nox Nyctores for reasons I cannot explain. Please, hand her over. Carl: Sis...? Haha, how foolish. I really don't have time for your jokes right now. Tager: You should know I'm not a good joker. I'm on a mission... Carl: Then that puts us in quite the pickle... I will not let her go without a fight. Tager: I did not want to use force on a child, but... You've given me no choice. Carl: I need Sis's strength to kill Noel. You will not get in my way...! Tager: Noel? You mean Noel Vermillion!? What on earth are you-- Carl: I think we've had enough chit-chat! Let's go, Sis! <Tager Victory> Carl: Ugh... You're strong... the Red Devil...! Tager: ...Carl Clover. What was the meaning of what you said, Earlier? Are you implying the Nox Nyctores are necessary to defeat Noel Vermillion? Carl: You're not really good at playing dumb, are you? Trying to get Sis and me off our guard. Well, I don't think so... Sis! Tager: ...

Stage 7: Makoto Nanaya

Makoto: Tager! Tager: Makoto... looks like you're the real thing. Makoto: Yeah, and so are you... Tager: What the--!? Don't tell me you're...! Makoto: You don't have to play dumb... You're here to kill Noel, too, right Tager? Kokonoe's orders? Tager: What...? Noel is here...? Makoto: I told you, there's no use in playing dumb. I don't care if I'm up against you or Professor Kokonoe... ...I'm gonna protect my friends! Tager: Wait! Now, you listen to me for a... Damn--! <Tager Victory> Makoto: Ugh... Noellers... I'm sorry. Tager: My goodness... Listen. I have no intention of killing Noel Vermillion. Makoto: ...You don't? Tager: And I haven't received such an order from Kokonoe, either. Makoto: Ahaha. Aww, Tager. You should've said something earlier. Tager: ...You didn't give me a chance. Makoto: I mean, I heard that Professor Kokonoe was searching for Noel, so... I assumed... Tager: ...But she has told me to collect all the Nox Nyctores. Makoto: Huh!? H-Hey, wait a sec... Tager!

Stage 8: Noel Vermillion

Tager: There you are, Noel Vermillion. Noel: ...!? Tager: Wait. I'm not your enemy... I know that may seem hard to believe, but...! Noel: S-Stay away from me. One more step, and I'll shoot...! Tager: I don't know what has happened to you until now, but I know what will come is not good. I am only after the Nox Nyctores you hold. Why not accompany me... I promise you will not be harmed. Noel: Noo...! Tager: Damn... I suppose I've no choice. <Tager Victory> Makoto: Why am I not surprised... So, what're you gonna do with Noel? I trust you, Tager. But if you say you're going to hand her to Professor Kokonoe, then I... Tager: ...You're right. Makoto: Huh...? Tager: You should protect Noel Vermillion. Makoto: But the professor said that she was searching for her... Tager: ...Take Noel with you, and go to Kagura. Given what we know, that's the safest option. My only orders were to secure the Nox Nyctores. I have not disobeyed it. Makoto: Tager... Tager: I will, however... ...take Bolverk with me. These are too dangerous. Makoto: But... Tager: You are right to be suspicious, but I need you to trust me. Makoto: ...Okay. You'll take care of Professor Kokonoe, right? Tager: I guarantee it. Besides, I'll have the Nox Nyctores and Kushinada's Lynchpin. I'd say that my mission will be successful. Nu: Found you... Noel Vermillion. Tager: ...!? You're...! Impossible... the 13th PFD, Murakumo!? Nu: Why are you hiding here...? You're not planning on visiting home, are you? Tager: Makoto! No time to waste! Take Noel and get the hell out of here! Makoto: B-But what about you, Tager...? Tager: I'm going to stop the Murakumo here...! Nu: Who are you...? You're in my way. I'm going to kill Noel Vermillion! Tager: These readings... A Nox Nyctores!? Don't tell me, you've already merged with one...!? Nu: Noel Vermillion is going to die... that's the only purpose of my existence! I'll kill anyone who gets in my way. You, and you...and you! ...I'll kill you all! AD2199/XX/XX TAGER Act 3 END to be continued

Story Mode

Originally the captain of a battle unit based on physical strength, he suffered fatal injuries during the Ikaruga Civil War and was resurrected as a cyborg by the scientist Kokonoe. After this, he was assigned as Kokonoe's subordinate, and now pursues the "Grim Reaper" who possesses the "Azure Grimoire." Of the soldiers of his squad, his subordinate Bullet alone escaped the annihilation.

Tager, along with Kokonoe and Makoto, was led by Hibiki to a meeting with Kagura, where Kagura explained the events of the last few months. Tager, like everyone else, had been absorbed into the Embryo floating above Ibukido. His memories had been altered so that he believed the date was 12/31/2199, and that Bullet had always been a part of Sector Seven.

Inside the Embryo, he was deployed with Bullet to Kagutsuchi to find the Azure Grimoire. Litchi found him and asked him if he was hunting for Arakune, which he wasn't, and the two parted ways on friendly terms, believing that they had not seen each other for years due to their altered memories. Later he found found Litchi battling Noel in Roningai, after which they both escaped from the lieutenant. Tager eventually happened upon Ragna at the Monorail and fought him to buy time for the NOL soldiers and Kagura to arrive.

Tager was later transported to Ikaruga by Nine the Phantom and told to kill Izanami to claim his piece of the Azure. He contacted Kokonoe and was told to rendezvous at Yabiko, and if possible, to secure Noel. He discovered Arakune in Kazamotsu, but retreated after being attacked, as the monster's power had substantially increased since the last time they had fought. Afterwards, Tager stumbled upon Hakumen and was ordered to bring him in by Kokonoe. Although he struggled to, he relented after Hakumen mocked him as a puppet rather than a devil

He would soon make it to Yabiko, where he discussed and compared his distorted memories to those of Kagura, Kokonoe, and Hibiki. Tager was eventually contacted by Bullet in Yabiko, where he told her to not pursue Arakune. However, she ignored him, which caused memories of her to return to the Red Devil. Mai and Noel arrived thanks to Kagura. Tager and Mai had not spoken for some time and both found enjoyment in their reunion.

In Akitsu, Tager found Litchi near its cauldron and discovered that Arakune was not Roy, but a vessel he had created. He then told the doctor to stop and consider all of the people who would mourn her if she failed to bring Roy back. He was later ordered to return to Yabiko and detain Ragna. He did not manage to complete this objective, and instead calculated several teleportation coordinates for Kokonoe to use so multiple people could travel to Japan.

A meeting with his former subordinate

Bullet called out for Tager to meet her in the Colosseum, where she confronted him with her original memories of him as her mercenary squad's captain. Tager revealed to her that his memories of that life had been sealed away, and that he no longer considered himself that man. They fought as one last request from his former subordinate, ending with his defeat, and he was able to see Bullet take her own path in life, without the past to weigh her down.

The following morning, he was sent to Nine's workshop as part of the strike squadron, where he monitored the control systems. He later evacuated and journeyed to Celica A. Mercury's Church‎ where he set up a teleporter to be activated the following morning. He witnessed Celica's death before teleporting everyone out of the area. Tager later helped Lambda-11 with organising the coordinates for everyone's arrival in the frozen space-time of the Embryo.

During Doomsday, Tager evaporated into seithr after his data was backed up by Es.

In the new world created by Ragna, Tager was seen in Yabiko on a mission with Bullet, who had returned to Sector Seven. He was on the phone to Kokonoe.