Part 2: Back to the Base

Update 02

Once again, most of the update is better seen in video.
They find a girl (viddler)
They also find her in Youtube




A bright sky. That is anomalous.


There is no bright sky where they are. There is only endless rain. Endless rain and eternal war. Battle for survival.




And... What is that mark?
That is the Atma of the Water Crown.







There is... Something there.


It is a naked woman.



All the lines were said by Heat.



Muladhara. The Embryon's base.

Muladhara. The First Chakra.






Everyone has one of those rings in the Junkyard. It is for more than just decoration.
It is an identification ring. And it provides access to the terminals and vendors.







The Markings are the marks of Atma. They now have access to their demonic side. Is it a blessing? Is it a curse? What are the effects?





Notice. The eyes are gray and featureless. This is important.






And there, the cut scene ends.


"He was present when she appeared, so he may know details about this girl."
I don't see how. He was clearly not in the know when the Egg appeared.





Gale keeps his eyes on the prize.
There are six tribes. They must fight against each other. The victorious tribe will be the one allowed into Nirvana.



"Argilla shares this sentiment."





Notice the lack of options. There is not much that one can do at the moment. That'll change relatively soon.




"When you approach the objects, items and equipment appear. If you see one, you should probably take advantage of this anomaly."
That is not the only anomaly present in the Junkyard now. More things have appeared.




The mysterious girl with black hair. Who is she? Where did she come from? What was she doing in the egg? What the hell was that egg?
Why did she appear when the Atma was granted to the inhabitants of the Junkyard?




As useful here as it was in Raidou Kuzunoha. Unlike Nocturne, if Serph dies in battle, it is not an instant game over. Everyone else is capable of using items. That is good.


"Do you remember the Vendor?
Each time you defeat an enemy, Macca credits are recorded in your Tag Ring. You can exchange Macca for items and equipment at various Vendor locations. There's a Vendor in our base, as well. Why not pay it a visit?"





Vendors are marked by the yellow icon.








Hooray! Things!
Nothing needed at the moment, though.




"Do you want to know about the Karma Terminals?
You may teleport, recover, and save at Large Karma Terminals.
If you are defeated, your progress up to that point will be erased. Make sure to save and recover often.
There is a Large Terminal in our base. Why don't you try it out?

Small Karma Terminals are just simplified versions of the Large Terminals.
Small Terminals do not allow recovery.
They are usually connected to a Large Terminal in the same area.
This base does not have a small Terminal. There would be little use for one here.





And so, the Muladhara Large Terminal is activated.




"It is the smallest area, sandwiched between the Vanguards' and Maribel's sectors."






"What is this strange mark?"




There is no one with black hair? What the hell. Shouldn't it be one of the most common hair colorations?


"They are the 6 major groups who divide and rule the Junkyard.
'The Embryon' is one such group. We all follow you, sir.

The Junkyard is the name of this world we live in. It is divided into seven areas: Muladhara, Svadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishudna, Ajna and Sahasrara.

The Tribes of the Junkyard are all fighting to rule over the other Tribes. The triumphant group will be allowed into Nirvana."




"The Vanguards are at an advantage. Be careful, sir."




Ah, the world map.

Next: Visiting Svadhistana.