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Zeno (Japanese: ゼノ) is a second generation ARKS operative. His partner within ARKS is Echo, a childhood friend with whom he shares a close though divisive relationship.
Personality[]
Zeno is rather friendly and sociable. He shows dignity and responsibility as an older ARKS even going as far as to take the protagonist under his wing. Though capable and possessing of an honest heart, he lacks the motivation to reach his full potential. Later on, under Maria's training, Zeno becomes motivated to grow stronger and strives to further himself.
History[]
When Elder is released from captivity during Episode 1, Zeno fights him head-to-head in order to buy time for Echo and the protagonist to escape with Melrandia. When he does not return, he is declared Missing In Action.
In Episode 2, Xiao sends the protagonist back to that day to find Zeno barely hanging on against Elder. And with the assistance of Maria and Sarah, the protagonist saves Zeno's life. Afterwards he begins training in secret under Maria and becomes #4 of the Council of Six.
Powers and abilities[]
Zeno is a highly skilled second generation ARKS member. Although the Hunter class is not best suited for him, Zeno is still very capable as a Hunter and is shown to be quite durable. His skills enabled him to withstand a fight against an awakening Elder and remain fighting alongside Casra, albeit ordering the protagonist and Echo to retreat.
After intensive training under Maria, Zeno becomes strong enough to claim the 4th seat on the Council of Six. After becoming a Council of Six member, Zeno switches back to his original Ranger class but also incorporates skills he learned as a Hunter. As a Council of Six member, Zeno's powers have grown to the point where he is capable of briefly combating Apprentice single-handedly.
Zeno also holds the power of Abyss, an exclusive ability to members of the Council of Six that allows them to execute absolute order and authority over other ARKS members. Once issued, the command cannot be disobeyed except by another Abyss order with equal authority.
Zeno's Cosmogenic Arm is Nanaki the Vigilant, a weapon capable of switching between a sword and gun, thus allowing for close and long range combat.
Information[]
Quests[]
Zeno makes a direct appearance in the following story quests in Phantasy Star Online 2.
Phantasy Star Online 2 es[]
Zeno has his own set of obtainable chips in Phantasy Star Online 2 es.
| Image | Name | Rarity | Max Level | Support Type | Information |
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Zeno ゼノ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 50 | Active | Ability: Flame Aid When activated, this chip greatly enhances fire values for a limited period of time. |
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Skilled Warrior Zeno 熟練の闘士 ゼノ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 70 | Active | Ability: Flame Aid + When activated, this chip greatly enhances fire values for a limited period of time. |
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Zeno's Return 再来のゼノ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 50 | Active | Ability: Indomitable Fighting Spirit This chip greatly enhances fire elemental strength the lower HP is when it is activated. |
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Council of Six's Fourth Member Zeno 六芒均衡の四 ゼノ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 70 | Active | Ability: Indomitable Combative Spirit This chip greatly enhances fire elemental strength the lower HP is when it is activated. |
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Zeno [Anniversary] ゼノ［アニバーサリー］ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 50 | Passive | Ability: Transcendence of Great Wisdom: Bayonet / Rifle Temporarily adds an extra HP bar to the player's current HP upon successfully attacking the enemy. Attack power is dramatically enhanced when equipped with a gunslash or rifle. |
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Zeno [S Anniversary] ゼノ［Sアニバーサリー］ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 70 | Passive | Ability: Transcendence of Great Wisdom: Bayonet / Rifle + Temporarily adds an extra HP bar to the player's current HP upon successfully attacking the enemy. Attack power is dramatically enhanced when equipped with a gunblade or rifle. |
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Council of Six [Premium] 六芒均衡［プレミアム］ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 50 | Passive | Ability: Power of Link May activate upon performing a slide. Reduces CP consumption to an active chip that performs the killing blow on the enemy. |
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Council of Six [S Premium] 六芒均衡［Sプレミアム］ |
★★★★★★★★★★★ | 70 | Passive | Ability: Power of Link + May activate upon performing a slide. Reduces CP consumption to an active chip that performs the killing blow on the enemy. |
Anime Appearances[]
- Main article: Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle
Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle[]
Zeno and Echo are running through the forest and Zeno tells Echo to hurry up since Code F is initiated. An operator tells them that a recruit unit is in combat with Falspawn and Zeno wonders where the Oribe Unit is but the operator tells him they are killed in battle with only two survivors. He then demands to know their location and jumps down with Echo from a ledge deeper into the forest. Leaving Echo behind, Zeno arrives at the scene and saves Afin with his Gunblade, defeating the remaining Falspawn as well. He goes to Ash and Afin, who introduce themselves, and he seems to recognize Ash but he doesn't recall from where and drops the topic. Echo finally catches up and calls him out for being uncaring about his comrade. He introduces her to the two, which according to her is a crappy introduction, and they all go to a nearby ledge, where Ash and Afin tell what happened. Although feeling pity for them, Zeno tells them that it's better that they saw the harsh truth and Echo comments that he should lighten his tone but Zeno responds that it's the truth about fighting Falspawn, no matter how they tell it. He also tells them that as long as they are in ARKS, they'll see their comrades die someday and the quicker they learn it, the longer they'll stay alive, throwing some Monomates to them. To lighten the mood, he tells them to never forget the frustration and never give up but Echo ruins it, saying that they shouldn't listen to him since he probably stole the words from somewhere. They continue to argue when Ash runs off with Afin following him, prompting Zeno and Echo to follow them.[2]
The duo catch up and wonder who the young lady is but a masked person in a black coat appears from a spacial distortion portal. Zeno stops his attack and demands some answers but he is sent flying by the masked man. Before he strikes again, Gettemhult interrupts and slams the masked man away, who disappears. Zeno thanks Gettemhult but he ignores him and goes to Ash instead, telling him that he wants to vomit seeing him want to protect others while he is weak. Zeno tells Gettemhult to give the rookies a break and Gettemhult turns to him, saying that he confused Zeno for a new recruit. He asks him if he is pretending to be their elder and is looking after them to which Zeno doesn't comment. Ash wonders if Gettemhult is a colleague to which he responds that it's something like that. Shifting the topic, Zeno says that they should get back to the ship to take the young lady to a doctor. Back on the ship, the nurse tells there's nothing wrong in particular with her and seeing that's the case, Zeno and Echo take their leave.[2]
Zeno and Echo are among the ARKS who are fighting the Falspawn on Themis. Zeno then goes with Ulku to look for some reinforcement in Zone C9 and meet Ash and Afin. The duo goes with him and sitting in the car, they tell Zeno they saw Gettemhult following a bird-like Falspawn they have never seen before but Zeno has never seen it as well. When Afin says that Gettemhult is a meathead, Zeno responds that he once looked up to him since he was strong and good with the knuckles, always able to count on him. He also comments that he and Melfonseana are a good combination but everything changed ten years ago and Ash wonders what exactly happened ten years ago. The car arrives at the scene and Zeno disregards Ash's question, saying that it's time to go into battle.[3]
With the battle over on Themis, Zeno and Echo are helping out with the aftermath when they meet up with Ash. Zeno wonders if he is going back to his ship but Ash responds that he is going to check up on Matoi and the duo decide to tag along since it has been a while. Zeno is glad that Matoi is doing well, however, their reunion is short-lived when Gettemhult breaks into the place, knocking Zeno, Echo and Ash out, and kidnaps Matoi. Zeno wakes up and argues with a nurse about where Gettemhult went when he sees that Ash and Echo woke up as well. Ash tells him that Gettemhult kidnapped Matoi and Zeno wants to go after him for some answers but Echo states that they need a hint first before going anywhere. Ash then mentions that he probably went to Naverius and the trio make their way to a gateaway ship when they are contacted by Casra. Zeno explains the situation to him and they get the permission to go after Gettemhult. On their way to Naverius, Echo says that someone might have hacked the system since she wasn't able to connect control with the tracking being jammed as well to which Zeno responds that they will need to get the answers from Gettemhult. Arriving on Naverius, the trio are on their way to the grave monument and are joined by Casra midway. They arrive at the grave monument and Zeno can't believe Gettemhult is serious about releasing the Dark Falz. He also tells Ash to not get provoked and runs towards Gettemhult, landing an attack. However, Gettemhult blocks the first attack and hit Zeno with his other knuckle, sending him flying. Gettemhult succeeds in releasing the Dark Falz and Zeno orders Ash and Echo to retreat with Matoi and Melfonseana while he stays behind to stop the Dark Falz with Echo saying to him to not die on her.[4]
Zeno appears in Melfonseana's memories when she talks to Ash about the battle from ten years ago.[5] Thanks to Xiao, Ash is sent to the past to the moment when Zeno is battling Dark Falz Elder. Before Elder can land another attack on Zeno, he is saved by Ash, Maria and Sarah and wants to join them to battle Elder but Maria orders him not to since he'll be in her way in the condition he is. During the battle, Elder retrieves his power from the monument and the four of them quickly retreat. On the gateaway ship, Zeno apologizes to Ash for rescuing him and is frustrated that he wasn't able to do anything to Elder and says that he won't be able to protect anyone with how he is now. Maria then decides to train him since she likes honest people who stick to their guns and although surprised, Zeno agrees on her offer. Standing up, Zeno asks Ash to keep it a secret that he's alive to Echo since she is terrible at hiding her emotions and that would spoil Maria's plan. He also says that it would be a good wake-up call for her and asks Ash to take care of her until he gets back before Ash gets teleported back.[6]
During the battle against the Trio of Heroes, Zeno reveals himself, being the new number four of the Council of Six, and shoots Casra's weapon. Zeno jumps in front of Casra and tells him that he never expected that their reunion would start down the sight of a barrel while Casra didn't expect Zeno to be alive. Zeno then slams him weapon onto the ground, creating a small quake which Casra dodges. He then apologizes to Echo for making her wait so long since his weapon refused to listen to him. Not happy with his actions, Echo slaps him and yells that he should come back sooner if he was alive, not contacting her either. Echo then gets angry at Ash when Zeno reveals that Ash saved him and he says that he asked Ash not to tell her but that only makes Echo more angry, giving Zeno another slap. Zeno gets angry at Echo for slapping him and tells her that there were circumstances like the trainings that almost killed him but he stops mid-sentence when he sees Echo's teary eyes. Realizing how she felt during the time she waited for him, Zeno apologizes to her and hopes she can forgive him. He then tells that acting like a Hunter hasn't been easy for her either to which Echo responds that she knew she couldn't hide it from him, and asks Matoi to look after her while he goes to face off against Casra. He thanks Casra for giving him time to reunite and tells that his time as a Hunter wasn't a complete waste of time, arming himself with his new weapon, Nanaki the Vigilant. Ash joins Zeno to battle Casra and Zeno wonders why Casra is stalling for time but his question gets answered when Quna cracks into the system to reveal some information. The battle among the Council of Six then gets interrupted when Luther releases the Klariskrays clones.[7]
They continue their battle against the Klariskrays clones and Zeno tries to make open a path for Ash and Matoi. He defeats a few clones but he is sent flying by a technique when he is caught by Maria and tells her that he was trying to make a path for Ash and Matoi. He knocks out a clone, who was approaching Regius, and jokingly wonders where the bravery is of Regius and Maria to which Maria responds that he shouldn't get full of himself. They then see that more clones appear when many ARKS appear and help the Council of Six to defeat the clones.[8] After dealing with the clones, the Council of Six join the battle against Dark Falz Luther and Zeno shoots the darts that were aimed at Ash and Matoi, apologizing to them for being late. When Luther blocks Maria's attack, Zeno appears near him and slams his weapon into him. Luther fires several beams and Zeno is surprised to see that Ash is blocking them. After Luther is defeated, everyone retreats since the mothership is about to explode. With everything back to normal, Zeno and Echo attend a concert of Quna and Zeno puts his hand on Echo's shoulder.[9]
Ash travels ten years into the past and saves a young Zeno from an enemy bare-handed on Naverius. Zeno says that he's incredible for beating an enemy like that while he is like this, feeling down. Ash then tells him to never forget that frustration and to never give up, the exact words Zeno told him when he saved Ash and Afin during their first mission. Feeling better, Zeno introduces himself and since Ash doesn't tell his name, he decide to call him master instead. He then wonders what the people Ash look up to teach him and Ash tells that protecting their juniors is what seniors do, another quote that Zeno told him the day they met. They continue to talk for a bit when Zeno tells him about hearing explosion in the tundra but he never sees them, prompting Ash to head off for that area.[10] Zeno is one of the ARKS that is on the ship that's attacked by Falspawn, teaming up with Gettemhult, and is looking for Melrandia along with Gettemhult and Melfonseana. Zeno sees Ash when he defeats a Falspawn and goes to him, telling him that he's incredible for defeating that Falspawn like that. When Ash tells Gettemhult he hasn't seen Melrandia, Zeno apologizes to Ash about Gettemhult since he is all stressed out because of that missing girl and asks if Ash can let him know if he sees her anywhere before running off to join Gettemhult. Zeno joins the battle against Dark Falz Gemini by shooting them but it didn't leave a scratch and Gemini shoots several beams towards the building Zeno is on, creating an explosion. In the aftermath of the battle, Zeno is seen to have survived the explosion by coming out of the rumble but he is wounded on his face which left a scar that he still has in the present.[11]
Zeno is one of the ARKS Ash wants to speak about the Dark Falz attack from ten years ago and invites him to the cafe. Trying to remember what happened ten years ago, Zeno brings up that he met his master around the same time and Afin asks what kind of person his master was like. Zeno responds that he doesn't remember his face but he does remember that he was really strong, defeating enemies with one punch, and says that his masters was practically a monster which causes Ash to cough on his drink. He also tells them that he looks up to him and that without him he wouldn't be the person who he is now, mentioning that he learnt the quotes he told them on the day he met were from his master. Hearing how great his master was, Afin and Matoi wish that they were able to meet him and Ash reminds Zeno to get back on topic. He tells Ash that he didn't see a female Dark Falz but Dark Falz twins who creeped him.[12] On request of Xiao, Zeno rushes to Lillipa and shoots a clone of Dark Falz Luther, saying that he didn't expect to see the Dark Falz fighting here. He witnesses Elder taking Gemini with him in a black hole and mutters that they are gone for good, jumping down to meet up with Ash and the rest. With Dark Falz Apprentice losing control, Ash grabs his weapon and Zeno wonders what he is planning on doing, not able to believe that he is going to kill Afin's sister to save Afin.[13]
Zeno and Echo go to Ash and Zeno tells Echo that she'll only trouble him with the face she's making. Ash wonders they intend to follow Regius' order to kill Matoi to which Zeno responds that the thought never crossed their minds and that he's sure that the other members of the Council of Six and Xiao don't really want to kill her. However, he also states that the only way to defeat the The Profound Darkness is for Matoi to bite the dust but he believes Ash will find a way to save her. Zeno and Echo later watch to Quna's annoucement and Zeno contacts Regius to ask about the new plan which Xiao gives them.[14] Zeno is waiting on Naverius with three other Council of Six members and tells Casra that he shouldn't stare at him since he knows the plan. Xiao explains the plan one more time and Zeno wonders how Regius will form the barrier since his World's End broke to which Regius responds that Zig made him a new one, Blade of Genesis. The Council of Six then split up to head towards their own location. When the Trio of Heroes defeat the Dark Falz, the Council of Six form the barrier and they contact Ash with Zeno telling him that he shouldn't forget that they got his back. While maintaining the barrier, he sees Falspawn appearing and states that when it sure pours when it rains bad news. Echo responds that he should quit his whining and appears before him to take of the Falspawn to which Zeno thanks her. However, the barrier gets destroyed when the Profound Darkness revives. The battle comes to an end when Ash manages to save Matoi with the help of Persona and Echo says that it's like nothing has ever happened to which Zeno responds that it should be over then.[15]
- Main article: Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation
Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation[]
Zeno defeats the Falspawn that surrounded Itsuki and asks if he is alright while introducing himself and Echo. He then prepares himself to take out another Falspawn but Itsuki pushes him out of the way and takes on the Falspawn. However, he isn't able to defeat it and Zeno slashes it but it was not deep enough, causing it to run away. He tells Itsuki that he was surprised by him suddenly charging in and it was a boosted enemy he faced. With the battle over, Aika tells Zeno and Echo to go on ahead. Sometime later, they are fighting the Falspawn again, this time without Itsuki, and says to Aika that she isn't like her usual self.[16] Zeno saves Aika and Itsuki from a revived Apprentice. Zeno manages to combat Apprentice long enough for them to escape. After the fight, Zeno is shown recuperating inside a medical tank with Echo watching nearby.[17]
Other Appearances[]
Kai-ri-Sei Million Arthur[]
Zeno appeared in a collaboration campaign between Kai-ri-Sei Million Arthur and Phantasy Star Online 2 that ran from October 18 to November 02, 2016 alongside numerous other Phantasy Star Online 2 characters as limited-time event cards.
Trivia[]
- Zeno's character song is Try to take me again.
Gallery[]
- The Phantasy Star wiki has an extensive image gallery for this character.
References & Notes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official JP site Episodes 1-3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oracle Episode 1: I've Been Waiting for this Day
- ↑ Oracle Episode 5: Falspawn Full Assault
- ↑ Oracle Episode 6: The Beginning of the End
- ↑ Oracle Episode 8: I'm No Longer There
- ↑ Oracle Episode 11: Change
- ↑ Oracle Episode 14: Council of Six
- ↑ Oracle Episode 15: Day of Resurrection
- ↑ Oracle Episode 16: The End of Eternal Domination
- ↑ Oracle Episode 17: Me 10 Years Ago
- ↑ Oracle Episode 18: The Reason for My Birth
- ↑ Oracle Episode 19: Deleted Records, Remaining Memories
- ↑ Oracle Episode 20: Rewrite History, Devour the Present
- ↑ Oracle Episode 24: Profound Darkness
- ↑ Oracle Episode 25: The Reason for Your Birth
- ↑ The Animation Episode 9: Discharge Notice
- ↑ The Animation Episode 11: The Dark Falz
| Playable Races | Human - Newman - CAST - Deuman |
|---|---|
| Playable Classes | Hunter - Fighter - Ranger - Gunner - Force - Techter - Braver - Bouncer - Summoner - Hero - Phantom - Étoile - Luster |
| Weapons | Sword - Wired Lance - Partisan - Twin Daggers - Double Saber - Knuckles - Katana - Soaring Blades - Gunblade Assault Rifle - Launcher - Twin Machine Guns - Bow Rod - Talis - Wand - Jet Boots - Harmonizer |
| Armors | Rear - Arm - Leg - Sub - Ring |
| Others | Auxiliary - Mag - Pet - Weapon Camo - Weapon Form |
| Guardian | Protagonist - Matoi |
| Council of Six | Regius - Maria - Casra I - Casra II - Atossa - Zeno - Klariskrays - Klariskrays II - Iris - Wolf - Huey - Quna |
| ARKS/Oracle | Afin - Aika - Aki - Azanami - Cofy - Echo - Euclyta - Filia - Fourie - Gettemhult - Io - Katori - Kyokuya Ludmila - Lukot - Marlu - Melfonseana - Melrandia - Oza - Pati - Pietro - Risa - Rojio - Saga - Sarah - Stratos Theodor - Tia - Ulku - Wright - Xiao - Xiera - Xion - Zig |
| Allies from Other Planets | Ro'Kamiz - Ko'Rela - Ko'Riu - Cabracan - Sukunahime - Kotoshiro |
| Earth Guide | Ardem Sacrid - Enga Yasaka |
| Earth's Other Inhabitants | Al - Hitsugi Yasaka - Itsuki Tachibana - Kohri Washinomiya - Phaleg Ives - Rina Izumi |
| Denizens of Omega | Alis Landale - Clarissa Maintainer - Florent Arlequin d'Ys Artia - Gettemhult Gwinner - Hariette Renata Reina Cuento Luther Lars Rey Cuento - Lutz Cero Rey Cuento - Margareta - Melfonseana Riesfeldt - Schreger Weyland - Varuna Lashiec |
| The Profound Darkness | Dark Falz (Apprentice - Elder - Gemini - Luther - Persona) - Elmir Weyland - Falspawn |
| Mother Corps | Aratron Tolstoy - Bethor Zelazny - Hagito "Hagith" Anie - Mother - Och Millar - Ophiel Herbert - Phul Janice Lasswitz |
| Photoners | Mitra - Shiva - Varuna |
| Planets | Naverius - Amduskia - Lillipa - Wopal - Harukotan - Earth - Omega |
| Locals | ARKS Ship (Casino) - City Area - Falspawn Den - Oracle Mothership - Forest - Tundra - Ruins - Volcanic Caves Floating Continent - Dragon Altar - Desert - Underground Shafts - Abandoned Mine - Coast - Seabed - Floating Facility Daybreak Province - Nightfall Province - Gemini's Inner Universe - Tokyo - Las Vegas - Bewitched Woods |
| Terms | Client Order - Partner Card (Friendship Level) - Story Progression (Divergence Matrix - Story Board - Story Quest) Cosmogenic Arm - Avatar Arm |