Your on point there. The closed plan was something Rayleonard wanted to do before the corporation met its doom by Anatoila's mercenary. It seems they knew the effect Kojima particles would have on earth and so planned to flee earth.

Its a fair theory.

Well i know a few celebrity ash fans will be happy to hear this. Sure and that is perhaps what makes him one of the more human like lynx. After all who would not want the odds in thier favour if they could have it, if you can make the game work in your favour why not and if your problem happens to be another's too then why not join in and make it easier for yourself and stay in the good books of the higher ups. I like this though, so thank you. Its nice to read about how others view these characters.

@@armoredcorelore lol it's nice that you replied. Honestly I haven't played this game in so long, but I recently been watching your videos. My personal assessment of Otzdarva isn't that he's a bad character. On the contrary, he's a well thought out antagonist, and has all the makings a good villain. Opportunist, manipulator, narcissist. I just think it was too obvious when he switched back to Otzdarva, he was either being opportunistic or doing it out of self-preservation, or in other words, cowardly. To me, the name Otzdarva is synonymous with Starscream.

@@adamsee4144 Ah well i hope you'll forgive my late replying as I'm either at work, working on the next video or having some time away from a computer. Again i like the personal assessment its what i feel its one of the things that makes these topic interesting and well i hate to admit this but i barely know anything about transformers. The only think i can recall are that one could transform into a dinosaur, people like bumble-bee and that the ps1 game was a little too hard for teen me.

Excellent story-writing behind this character; it gives us a variety of different ways to interpret the meaning of his actions and his motives. Based on your choices in the game, you arrive at a different conclusion of him. I choose to believe that he doesn't have a split-personality, nor is he a gloryhound, but an Omer double-agent, considering that Omer funded ORCA to serve as a useful irregular force outside of the League to maintain plausible deniability in furthering their own purposes. He isn't loyal to the League, Omer, ORCA or the innocent, but basically a self-serving opportunist seizing every advantage to gain power or leverage depending on the outcome of the war.

The way you just compared him to Celebrity Ash made me lol.

I had to get three cups of tea to read through this =) And nope its a fair and well thought out idea you have here. Plus if it make the ac world more interesting for you why not? We're still learning a lot about the whole events of ACFA today and questions are still being asked, so no its not farfetched if you like this idea run with it.

Oh god, the insanity of Strayed could be explained this way. Josh was piloting that abomination Porto-NEXT when he was defeated. Dunno what the time frame of those effecting their pilots is but it could’ve effected him long term.

The 00-ARETHA and 02-B of Rayleonard's product line were considered a bust because the ARETHA's AMS demands too much from the pilot and the B exudes too much Kojima particles. Joshua is said to be a pilot with excellent AMS capabilities and compatibility. Aspina is also a place where AMS is something they research. This is why in AC4A, CUBE was made. Joshua is basically an anomaly when it comes to AMS. The fact that Omer Science was also reviving the ARETHA project means that it is less likely to kill Joshua. ARETHA is also different from the regular NEXT so we don't know whether or not it just went offline as it wasn't clear that it got destroyed. Regardless of which, The Strayed being pointed out to be Joshua is strong because Interior Union or Leonemerica is based on Europe and Anatolia is in Turkey. Europe was extremely ravaged during the Economic War (since the whole start of this was GA America trying to keep GA Europe from splitting and the rest just jumped on it). @@InternetHydra

I absolutely love this theory because it just makes Strayed more than a random Raven like Anatolia's merc but rather gives credence to why he'd choose the various paths. Is it revenge? Redemption? Or a choice to bring it all down.

I don't believe Raven is random though. There was some hints that AC4 were the aftermath of AC3. But yeah, I think this is when Miyazaki is trying to move away from the conventional arcade style that AC series was and more into RPG. Yet, he truly has a big obsession with Berserk and we can just follow along with how Berserk tells its story. I mean you can see the whole ending with SEED A BAREN EARTH and know that it's Femto, Berserk Armor, is what the ARETHA was trying to capture. @@58696c

No problem!

Thank you for your comment, however i am aware of the reg system. The rule i use for these lore videos is to take reg 1 as the way these nexts are meant to be, since as you said most are made for this regulation so it make sense to report on them with this information.

Sadly for emulation the regulations are lost to the mists of time…

​@@InternetHydraNope, all regulations for 4A are in the 4th gen emulation pack

There is a pattern and i will add them to my list as i should do a Sherring one, since it was a video on said lynx that made me want to start this channel.

IIRC Blue Magnolia dies in her attempt of a redemption arc to the reaper squad too

V.IV Rusty kept this cliche alive

Dunno, I think Zanni may be too damaged to recover.

@@andrewrogers3067 So was The 00 Aretha, yet ORCA somehow manage to fully optimize the machine on the battlefield again with full capacity. there's plenty of Irregulars who have mixed parts placed on their NEXTs likely as a result of finding spare parts from dead LYNX. Or at least that's the indication of it. with the exception of Neo Nidus as the only LYNX fully Utilizing a full ARGYROS model. and Shinkai Getting a full Upgrade on his Model with Booster Backs, a machine gun, and a Moonlight Blade to tribute Anjou.

Theory about Zanny. What if he is Ots himself. Think if he isnt on the rankboard of AC4 since when did he get an Alicia and how his claim of being ex rayleonard lynx make sense ? Also ots faked his death multiple time so its not out of the question.

@@HeyPachuco i think Argyros being given to Neo is just simply because the maker Akvavit and GA-Europe that made torus which probably is anti omer was both in the same team in Lynx war. Speaking of scrapped part its very easy to get it clean from a next. As when a Next get disabled its just the pilot that died most of the time from the neural connection damage for being connected to their machine.

@@Errorcutive I support that theory for numerous reasons for similar reasons you posted. nonetheless however i wouldn't jump on the band wagon for the reason afterwards: 1st is that Otsdarva has numerous similarities with certain pilots. his Craft bears that similarity with Zannis NEXT Roughcut, having an Assault rifle on the right, a laser weapon on the left, and missiles on the back right, suspiciously, this loadout carries over to Unsung. with the difference is that he has a plasma cannon on the back left, With Ostdarva being Rank 1 on Collards rank, this also puts him in the spotlight as Berlioz did in the LYNX originals, Unsung seems to be a referencial material to Supplice. this however might be a coincidence, as other NEXTS can arguably have the same similarities and we're just overthinking it. HOWEVER- 2nd, Otsdarva seems to be noted as the Only notable Rayleonard Employee within Omer science that ties into Thermidors Background Quote: "He fights to carry out the Closed Plan in Rayleonard's stead." Suggesting that he is one of the few (if not many) individuals of Rayleonard that knows the details and exact specifications of the closed plan. this once again connects to the potential possibility that he may have worked close with Berlioz and his Elite squad, and once again through that coincidence, Zanni is one of those elite members which can cut down to the next possabilities- 3rd, the names are another big hint, though another possible coincidence, nonetheless listen to this: Zanni is a Commedia dell'arte, known for tricksters and comedic performances, it was Strange for Zanni to have this name despite having no particular meaning to it with Both his NEXT and his reputation on the battlefield. Like how Berlioz is based off from the famous Hector Berlioz, and Supplice is a french word for "torture" as the mission is code named "Marche du supplice" = "March to torture" to tribute his famous music piece. or like how Unseels name means "to open the eyes" which reflects his skill as a sniper pilot, and his next Red Cap is based off of the Red Cap goblin for its murderous and aggressive behavior killing and brutally killing its victims. while Zannis Next and Emblem (roughcut) have that same intent with Redcap. the pilots name "Zanni" has been a rather strange pick for the occasion. taking it a step further when the names. Both Thermidor and Berlioz are French inspired figures. this further connects the possibility that either Berlioz was idolized or tributed by Otsdarva under the guise, or that Berlioz is Thermidor, but that's rather unlikely or unconvinced, since it would make more sense for Zanni to be both Thermidor, and Otsdarva for these reasons. Having said that Otsdarva and Thermidor are Zannis identities, we can potentially assume that all three of these names are faked or false. While knowing what both Thermidor and Zannis name is, Otsdarva is 28 in Georgian language, which historically: Maximilien Robespierre another French figure was executed on July 28. Thermidors actions in both Collard and ORCA ending have reflected on Zannis name, being that this entire set up of the closed plan was a comedic show, and that Ostdarva tricked both sides. with his Betrayal in the ORCA ending being as if he pranked the entire organization for amusement. Its enough to make Oldking say: "You think you're some kind of One Man Army? You think it's *your right to choose who lives and dies?* " that supports Oldkings sickened by Ostdarvas behavior as both an ORCA leader and a so called "revolutionist" Though despite these theories I posted, Im expecting alot of those who will disagree for the over-thinking process of this statement, and there will be those who will point out the loop holes and flaws, by the end of the day. Fromsoft won't just tell the fans what really happened. guess its up to our interpretation and perceive what's canon and whats not. when i suppose that in reality, all endings will still lead to the same conclusion, the decline of the human race, and it's inevitable continuation for strife and war.

Do you know I only know who this is about thanks to this phase. I have never watched a video of this user.

It be cool, i can sort of see Odstarva as a char.

The new order of next book does state about them having a next pilot ready as i found after translating fiona's interview. As you say it is all possible we never get to see behind the closed door of Anatolia's mercenaries private life perhaps he had grown tired of fight for a lost cause or that the league cut line ark a deal. We have to go with what information we have that said i think this has allowed a range of theories, ideas and conversation like this one to happen so i think this has only done good in the end. As for comparing lynxs its always going to be tricky issue. After all we can say an older pilot is better then a new one, but that's not always the case as a newer pilots new ways of thinking and training could trip up older pilots along with medical factors, personal experiences and luck.

@armoredcorelore White Glint is special though. 1.00 White Glint hard mode is stronger than some of the best players in the world, and is the hardest fight of any AC mission.

Thank you and let me thank you for sharing you thoughts on the next. I only get a small time with them so any other input can only help lynxs who wish to try piloting the craft.

Neat. I admit i only get a short time with each next, so it always nice to spend time after seeing what people say and messing around with the next myself.

Honestly there is no official reason for this betray as such this could be a possibility. However as you say i think we can tell from his words and general persona that he is someone who does what he wants and only fights on a side he thinks is winning.

Thank you for kind words. I think a video on kojima energy might be fun one to try out. But it will have to put on my ever growing list as i do have a few lined up for now.

Neat there is some many meanings as its also suggested Otsdarva means one with may souls among others and well we all know about the French revolution meaning in thermidors name now.

Indeed but then they all were just pawns in the leagues game of chess.

Thank you for your kind words.

We do have a lot of Aaliyah lynxs like Berlioz, Anjou, Aabye and Zani to name a few and i would love to talk about them with thier history! However there are two issues, One is that some of these lynxs never made an appearance in AC4 and two there really is not much background given about them as such all i could do is repeat what the game already presented to the player and add some theories on thier backgrounds.

Thank you very much and I'm crossing fingers.

Oh your on the list hustler.

@@armoredcorelore I await then with baited breath

@@Nine-Ball But.... you don't breathe?

@@chazyboy1823 I breathe in 0's and out 1's

@@Nine-Ball Fair enough.

I did for 04, but why I could not say the same here is after ac4 certain parts weight increased making some nexts overweight like unsung. This would be fixed in later regulations patches. However without the new regs unsung is always over weight even with tuning as he is already tuned in that area.

@@armoredcorelore Sounds like someone "balanced" the game after they made the story.

Thank you its still very much a speculation onto why maximilian turns apart from the fact he just can;t make up his mind if he wants to be a hero or a villain. Oh and yes i am a dummy who wrote the wrong word down in my scripts. This is why one must check and not go well I've played the game for years, I'm sure that's what it is.

See now i feel old because i had to google what this is.

@@armoredcorelore kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mL6TlpOenbCUiY0.html

@@claresaprama499 Has it been out three months already. Geez where is my head.

It is a cool next and the lore is good too.

I believe so. Although its been a while since i have changed my regulations.

Good question, i think in that video i just did not use its name instead calling it the 04. I also see that i did not use any footage from acfa. But i do think i cover it well enough in that video to not have to make a new one for it.

@@armoredcorelore Just checking i was starting to think ya forgot the name but fair enough

@@megagundamva2694 No, I'm not there quite yet with forgetting names. But i do appreciate the look out.

@@armoredcorelore of course us AC fans gotta stick together

Oh sounds comfy. Hope you enjoyed it.

@@armoredcorelore it is always a pleasure to listen in. You do a fantastic job. And yes it was nearly perfectly cozy. If I had a fireplace and a small fire going with a warm cup of tea. It would have been perfect.