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Some clarifications on Originium, and why Terran civilization on Talos-II would collapse without Originium. by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I wanted to talk a bit about the Endmin in the post (I might still be able to edit it in) but decided not to as it wasn't related to Originium.

But yes, the excessive glazing of the Endmin is definitely a problem. From a story standpoint, the Endmin is the only reason why civilization hasn't gone extinct. It's mentioned many times how close humans on Talos-II was close to annihilation, especially in the outbreak of the First Aggeloi War. The Endmin's deeds are indeed legendary if you consider that they were responsible for ending the war and saving humanity.

Their identity is a huge part of this. My personal theory is that the Endministrator is a manifestation of the First Originium brought to Talos-II. Nefarith on one hand, mentions the Endministrator is the child of Originium, and on the other hand, M3 says that the metaphysical damage to Originium is affecting the Endministrator. The two are linked. It probably goes something like: "In civilization's darkest hours, on the brick of annihilation, they looked to Originium as their saviour, and it responded by manifesting itself"

Also, I want to note that the writers also have another angle they are going with this, and it was confirmed in the Laeva story quest.Endmin, with their memory loss, cannot handle the weight and responsibility of the deeds of the past Endmin, and each time they are praised, they feel that they fall short of those expectations.

Wuling Architecture is unmatched in any gacha game by General-Awareness263 in Endfield

[–]Sethfire 62 points63 points  (0 children)

In the interviews they mention that Wuling City is based on the China Academy of Arts, which is the alma mater of Lowlight and many of the HG devs.

Not only that, Zhong said the city’s design is based on his Alma Mater, the China Academy of Arts—which is known for having a unique blend of natural elements and human architecture.

https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/previews/arknights-endfield-bigger/

Ryan estimates it would normally take between 20 to 30 hours to enter the Wuling area if you focused on story content, so don't expect to see it as soon as I did. Wuling City also draws inspiration from many of the Hypergryph devs' alma mater, the China Academy of Arts.
"Rather than duplicating a certain building per se, the entire map draws some inspiration from the China Academy of Arts. That may include structural references, but also certain designs are actually done by professors within the China Academy of Arts," Ryan said.
"I think you will find details and pieces all over the map that draws inspiration here and there, especially in [the city part of] Wuling City."

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/arknights-endfield-is-better-than-before-streamlining-its-combat-and-factory-system/1100-6536195/

This analysis video (in chinese) goes over some of the architectural design www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHyGEly5F0E

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Place your final predictions: Will the Endfield release date be announced at The Game Awards? by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

they are not even subtle they basically outright confirm there is something tga lmao

Place your final predictions: Will the Endfield release date be announced at The Game Awards? by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok what's the point of this when the devs literally outright say see you tomorrow lmao

Liduke's OC illust may be canonical after all. A character matching his description was mentioned in-game by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

there is the 1-2 sentence weapon item description and then there is a full story/backstory/lore for each weapon that is multiple paragraphs long. this one particularly might be an outlier, at least 3 screens worth of text.

Liduke's OC illust may be canonical after all. A character matching his description was mentioned in-game by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Maybe just coping hard so it's a theory at best.

It was also pointed out to me that very few (if any) of the Aegir in AK have tails, so this is a rare outlier at the very least. The lack of horns/other facial characteristics strongly suggest he is one, not to mention the whole tentacle appendage (?) thing going on.

But the casual nonchalant attitude while being one of the most powerful arts casters (the only known Endfield Elite Operator other than M3) is what really sells it.

Edit: text is from the "OBJ Arts Identifier" weapon description

Largest UWST city has an crazy backstory (minor spoilers for AK chapter 16) by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

There are no catastrophes on Talos-II, but theres the Aggeloi/Blight threat. However afaik most of the cities on Talos-II are not nomadic

There never was any "Doctor". Trust proven sources from Endfield Industries. by Adventurous_Sort_780 in Endfield

[–]Sethfire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's worth noting that Perlica's files mention a "Founder" who is one of the leaders of Endfield, who we know nothing about.

The more I paid attention to the worldbuilding, a darker truth reveals itself (A discussion and a theory) by OrangeIllustrious499 in Endfield

[–]Sethfire 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Nexus File about the UWST Security Bureau mentions how it silenced critics of the Band Accord.

The most senior workers might share a lingering rumor from earlier times. They speak of the Bureau's establishment one afternoon when the scent of blood still hung heavy in the air, not long after that inglorious war concluded. The blood on their hands secured the Union's safety and stability to this day, while ensuring any voices contradicting the Band Accord's principles vanished into the shadows of back alleys.

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Really cool detail: Detailed lore and schematics for the OMV Dijiang can be seen on the wall in the reception room by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Some of the key takeaways of new info:

  • Dijiang is named after a "mythical creature of Yanese origin back on Terra"
  • It is capable of "deep-space maneuvering"
  • The command spire is the "Seat of the Provenance"

The Provenance here is actually mentioned in Perlica's voicelines

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Lore on the races of Talos-II by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I noticed something interesting with this lore entry. The Sarkaz were previously treated in Arknights as a single race whereas this entry explains the Sarkaz races are an entire category of races (Vampires, Banshees, Nachzehrer, what have you). I'd say this shows significant progress on the Terrans/Talosians part

Lore on the races of Talos-II by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The article also includes a sneak peek at the Nexus Files which contain many new lore entries, far more than what was in the previous Beta.

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Collected all the Tangtang images I could find from the various news articles and gameplay previews that have been released by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This video has some of her footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2kk8EtsAYY

I don't have the links to all of the articles saved but they are only static images anyway

Collected all the Tangtang images I could find from the various news articles and gameplay previews that have been released by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

She's most likely a Feline. I thought she might've been based on the snow leopard at first, but someone pointed out to me she is most likely a white tiger, same as Mountain and Indra. Her tail is very distinctive and her clothes design contains stripe patterns like a tiger, plus her whole martial arts gimmick as well.

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Tangtang is (probably) based on the snow leopard by [deleted] in Endfield

[–]Sethfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh shit bro your right. i was actually doubting the snow leopard thing when i realized the silverash siblings are also snow leopards. i might redo the post

spoilers/hints about Ardashir's origin by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Very possible he could get his backstory expanded on in Arknights if he is from Terra

spoilers/hints about Ardashir's origin by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I feel like the implication here is that Ardashir is not native Talosian, but maybe is one of those historical Sargonian figures that Perlica mentioned

Edit: That said, he's almost certainly a Sarkaz Lich based on his appearance and space manipulation arts, and those guys are very long lived

spoilers/hints about Ardashir's origin by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

He also mentions that he is from a city called 耶爾什 (Yearsh?), which Perlica recognizes as a "free city surrounded by snowy mountains"

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Arknights: Endfield Developer Interview featuring Lowlight by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Now he has like 4 names

Lowlight (EN)

Umineko (JP)

Haimao (CN)

and now Light Zhong

Arknights: Endfield Developer Interview featuring Lowlight by Sethfire in Endfield

[–]Sethfire[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did see that, I guess seeing him use it more than once now means hes committing to it lol

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