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Sep. 9th, 2017 10:09 amstats
| Name | 9S |
| Gender | Male model |
| Age | Unknown |
| Canon | NieR:Automata |
| PB | N/A |
permissions
| Backtagging | Y |
| Threadjacking | Y |
| Fourthwalling | Y |
| Mind-reading | Y |
| Injury | Y |
| Death | N |
preferences
I have no real preference for styles and am happy with prose or brackets. I can adapt to match whoever I'm playing with ♡ (˘▽˘>ԅ( ˘⌣˘)
about
YoRHa No.9 Type S (Scanner) or 9S is the protagonist of Branches B and D in NieR:Automata, as well as the final boss of Branch C.
9S is a scanner type android. He has an attack function, but it is an android that specializes in investigative purposes—a member of the automated infantry squad, YoRHa, who triumphs in hacking-based information collection.
9S is a scanner type android. He has an attack function, but it is an android that specializes in investigative purposes—a member of the automated infantry squad, YoRHa, who triumphs in hacking-based information collection.
personality
9S has been programmed to have an inquisitive personality. The reasoning behind this is that his role within YoRHa is investigative. Regardless of YoRHa enforcing a 'no feelings' rule, having that innate curiosity actually aids him in his role. His desire to learn and understand the unknown drives him to exceed the minimum requirements of his job.
9S's kindness also aids him in his investigations. His desire to help others, whilst seeming trivial at first, actually results in better relationships which can lead to a more cooperative exchange in information. This is the logic behind this trait, however, there are times when 9S shows more than kindness. He displays an empathy or pity for others which - strictly speaking - rarely benefits him in his duties. Why it is that he is so sensitive to others is not made clear but can be seen several times throughout the game.
A developed personality trait is his sense of humour, which he often uses to diffuse difficult situations. He teases his operator with comments like "Aw, you don't have to be so formal all the time, Operator. Though I kinda like that about you.". He uses lax language like this to try and encourage a reaction from his Operator and also, perhaps, to hint at genuine affection that he has for her.
Open and direct, once comfortable he voices his opinions (often quite bluntly). He regularly complains about his job to his comrade 2B despite the fact that she is his superior and that this sort of candid display of emotion would be frowned upon by YoRHa. The rationale behind this behaviour is unclear, it may be that he's trying to bond with others or simply that he really doesn't enjoy the more mundane parts his job all that much. The latter would tie in with the curious aspect of his personality - in that his inquisitive nature is not being satisfied when performing menial tasks.
He has, however, show interest in activities that have no relation to his role. For example, he states that he enjoys taking baths because it 'feels good', despite the fact that an android would have no need to perform this ritual. 9S also state that once the war against Machines is over, he would like to take 2B shopping and buy her a gift. These sentiments show how 9S has an interest in what everyday life must have been like for humanity in the past and, perhaps, how he yearns for that sort of lifestyle with a friend (namely 2B).
9S's relationship with 2B develops throughout the game. He initially starts off very formally, referring to her with honourifics and using very polite language. However, as time goes on their bond strengthens to the point where they are much more open with one another. 2B is still relatively measured in her interactions, 9S, however, divulges a lot of his feelings to her and goes so far as to put her safety above his in combat.
9S's kindness also aids him in his investigations. His desire to help others, whilst seeming trivial at first, actually results in better relationships which can lead to a more cooperative exchange in information. This is the logic behind this trait, however, there are times when 9S shows more than kindness. He displays an empathy or pity for others which - strictly speaking - rarely benefits him in his duties. Why it is that he is so sensitive to others is not made clear but can be seen several times throughout the game.
A developed personality trait is his sense of humour, which he often uses to diffuse difficult situations. He teases his operator with comments like "Aw, you don't have to be so formal all the time, Operator. Though I kinda like that about you.". He uses lax language like this to try and encourage a reaction from his Operator and also, perhaps, to hint at genuine affection that he has for her.
Open and direct, once comfortable he voices his opinions (often quite bluntly). He regularly complains about his job to his comrade 2B despite the fact that she is his superior and that this sort of candid display of emotion would be frowned upon by YoRHa. The rationale behind this behaviour is unclear, it may be that he's trying to bond with others or simply that he really doesn't enjoy the more mundane parts his job all that much. The latter would tie in with the curious aspect of his personality - in that his inquisitive nature is not being satisfied when performing menial tasks.
He has, however, show interest in activities that have no relation to his role. For example, he states that he enjoys taking baths because it 'feels good', despite the fact that an android would have no need to perform this ritual. 9S also state that once the war against Machines is over, he would like to take 2B shopping and buy her a gift. These sentiments show how 9S has an interest in what everyday life must have been like for humanity in the past and, perhaps, how he yearns for that sort of lifestyle with a friend (namely 2B).
9S's relationship with 2B develops throughout the game. He initially starts off very formally, referring to her with honourifics and using very polite language. However, as time goes on their bond strengthens to the point where they are much more open with one another. 2B is still relatively measured in her interactions, 9S, however, divulges a lot of his feelings to her and goes so far as to put her safety above his in combat.
history
9S was born on January 30th, 11942, having been deployed at 4:25 am, Bunker time. He was a newly manufactured Scanner model.
It is revealed that after detonating the black box, both 2B and 9S's data is uploaded back to The Bunker, where they are transferred to new bodies. But because there wasn't enough bandwidth and time, 9S chose to send 2B's memories back instead of his, causing him to forget everything about the previous battle with 2B (However, it is implied later that 9S only pretends to forget, as his memory is shown during the fight with the Soul Box boss. Among the various pictures there are those that depict his time with 2B before his black box detonation).
9S is next seen taking care of the boot sequence for 2B (which serves as an introduction to the game setting menu). Having been put in charge of her maintenance, he becomes 2B's partner and follows her to take care of the missions on Earth.
It is revealed that after detonating the black box, both 2B and 9S's data is uploaded back to The Bunker, where they are transferred to new bodies. But because there wasn't enough bandwidth and time, 9S chose to send 2B's memories back instead of his, causing him to forget everything about the previous battle with 2B (However, it is implied later that 9S only pretends to forget, as his memory is shown during the fight with the Soul Box boss. Among the various pictures there are those that depict his time with 2B before his black box detonation).
9S is next seen taking care of the boot sequence for 2B (which serves as an introduction to the game setting menu). Having been put in charge of her maintenance, he becomes 2B's partner and follows her to take care of the missions on Earth.
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