The AW-CBX007 (AG) Villkiss (ヴィルキス Virukisu?) is a Ragna-mail from Arzenal that appears in the CROSS ANGE Rondo of Angel and Dragon television series. It is piloted by Ange.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
Originally thought to be an old Para-mail that has many problems with its power system and controls, the Villkiss is, in fact, a Ragna-mail, one of the "absolute weapons" created during the Ragnarok War. It has many hidden abilities, which can only be unlocked by three factors: the "inherited song", royal blood, and a royal ring.[1]
Special Equipment & Features[]
- Transformation
- The Villkiss is capable of transforming into several different forms, each with its unique special abilities.
- The high-speed mode. It is capable of extreme acceleration, and even has the ability to perform "dimensional jumps".This mode can be remotely controlled as means to be summoned by it's pilot.
- The high-power mode. It draws phase space energy from its surrounding and converts it into power. In this form, the Villkiss can generate energy blades and optical barriers.
- The form with all of its limiters released by the song Eternal Story, it is capable of firing the dimensional weapon "Discord Phaser".
- A transformation only seen during the final battle against Embryo, it has the combined power of all previous forms.
- Self-Repair
- By materializing an undamaged version of itself from the past, the future, or a parallel universe, the Villkiss is capable of self-repair, even regenerating entire limbs that have been lost.[2]
Armaments[]
- Anti-DRAGON Assault Rifle (w/ Grenade Launcher)
- A rifle specifically designed to combat DRAGONs, operable in both destroyer and flight mode, the latter of which mounts it beneath the cockpit on a swivel mount which allows it to adjust its position for better accuracy. Standard ranged armament for all Arzenal Para-mail, it is fully automatic ballistic rifle and is also equipped with an underslung RPG launcher. In the event that Villkiss needs both hands available, the Rifle can be mounted on either its rear skirt in destroyer mode or the underside of its right engine pod. The rifle was discarded during the DRAGONS' failed invasion of Misurugi when it ran out of ammo though after reuniting with the survivors from Arzenal, Villkiss received a replacement as a backup weapon.
- Type Zero Super High Strength Scale-Cutting Sword "Raziel"
- The Villkiss's primary close-range weapon. Designed specifically to cut through the tough scales of DRAGONs, it is strong enough to pierce a Galleon-Class DRAGON. When Villkiss activates its Light-Barrier, the sword projects an extended energy blade around itself, boosting its range and cuting power and allowing it to easily slice a Naval Vessel in half.
- Freeze Bullet Launcher
- As with the other Para-mails of Arzenal, the Villkiss is equipped with a close range Freeze Bullet launcher in its left hand. Upon making contact with its target, the launcher fires a Freeze Bullet at point blank range directly into a DRAGON to freeze it solid. It can also be launched from a distance.
- Decayed Particle Convergence Cannon "Seiran" (w/ Anti-Armor Bayonet "Shinden")
- During the DRAGON's failed invasion of the Empire of Misurugi, when the Villkiss' assault rifle ran out of ammo, Salamandinay handed over Enryugo's Seiran to Ange which became Villkiss's primary weapon for the duration of the series. The Seiran is standard equipment for the Ryuu-Shin-Ki and is able to fire a powerful energy beam. Unique to Enryugo's is a bayonet attached to it for close quarters combat. However, the Seiran has a far slower rate of fire than both the Anti-DRAGON Assault Rifle and the Beam Rifles used by the Diamond Rose Calvary while its sheer size hinders mobility. Like the Anti-DRAGON assault rifle, it can be mounted beneath the cockpit to be used in flight mode or mounted on its rear skirt when not needed in destroyer mode.
- Discord Phasers
- The Villkiss's ultimate weapons, built into each of its shoulders. They can only be activated in Uriel Mode which itself is triggered by Ange singing the "Endless Song".
History[]
Before the Ancient Humans stole the Villkiss, it was in possession of the Empire of Misurugi. Jill later revealed to Ange that the Villkiss was created as a Ragna-mail, a weapon of God. It was a mechanical angel of destruction and creation. (CROSS ANGE: "Her Right Arm's Past")
Following the deaths of Coco Reeve, Miranda Campbell, and Zola Axberg due to Ange's attempt at desertion in battle. Jill ordered Ange into battle again as Salia reported they detected more DRAGONs. Ange was given an old Para-mail, the Villkiss. According to Jill, it was perfect for someone who wanted to die. Ange managed to defeat a DRAGON and it became her main para-mail. (CROSS ANGE: "Villkiss Awakens")
During a deployment against the DRAGONs, the First Troop attempted to take down the Unknown-Class DRAGON. They all got trapped within its gravity barrier, until Ange arrived and damaged its horn. (CROSS ANGE: "Salia's Depression")
Variants[]
- Villkiss (Replica)
- A replica version of Villkiss that appears in Cross Ange Tr. video game, it shares the same design of Villkiss and the color can be customizable. Obtained by clearing the final stage of DRAGON Route with highest friendship with Ange.
Gallery[]
The Villkiss in storage.
The Vilkiss after it transforms into Assault Mode for the first time.
AW-CBX007 (AG) Villkiss come face to face with EM-CBX002 Cleopatra.
Villkiss with Enryugo's Beam Rifle.
Villkiss figure.
Villkiss concept art.
Villkiss figure.
Villkiss figure in Flight Mode.
Villkiss card.
Villkiss Assault Mode figure.
Villkiss close-up figure.
Villkiss Flight Mode close-up.
Villkiss figure with sword.
The head of Villkiss.
Villkiss on the beach.
Villkiss piercing the Dragon.
Villkiss preparing to fire.
Villkiss card 2.
Villkiss Assault Mode Model and flight mode.
Villkiss and Schooner-Class Dragon card.
Villkiss card 3.
Villkiss flight mode card.
Villkiss Assault Mode card.
Robot Spirits Villkiss package (front)
Villkiss close-up card.
Ange and Villkiss card.
Villkiss Assault Mode card.
Robot Spirits Villkiss package (back)
Villkiss and Enryugo card.
Villkiss in Cross Ange TR.
Villkiss Assault Mode card 3.
Villkiss Assault Mode card 4.
Enryugo and Villkiss in Cross Ange TR.
Villkiss in the Past Close-up (Extended Version).
Villkiss's Face (Extended Version).
Villkiss destroying Pyrethroids.
Villkiss in Flight Mode damaged in the flashback.
Villkiss in Flight Mode in the Hanger.
Villkiss and the rest of the Para-mails in Flight Mode.
Villkiss and the Para-mails in Flight Mode fighting the Dragons.
Villkiss and Glaive Hilda in Flight Mode.
Villkiss meets Enryugo for the first time.
Villkiss and Enryugo in Assault Mode battling.
Ange and her Ragna-mail Villkiss.
Ange and Villkiss on a Magazine Promotional poster.
Villkiss Concept Artwork.
Ange's Villkiss battles Salia's Cleopatra in Destroyer Mode (Extended Version).
Enryugo and Villkiss Destroyer Mode inside the Dawn Pillar (Extended Version).
Villkiss artwork from Super Robot Wars V
Notes & Trivia[]
- Its color-scheme is similar to that of the ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.
- Bilquis (also Bilqis, Bilkis, and others) was the name of the legendary Queen of Sheba.
- Villkiss' Self Repairing feature is similar to the immortality of Code Bearers from Code Geass series, a multi media franchise made by Sunrise.
- The original description of the Villkiss on the Cross Ange website only mentions that it is a defective old Para-mail that is difficult to control, but has great potential. After its true nature was revealed in the story, the profile was updated to reflect that.
- In SRW Villkiss has two different origins for its color scheme. In SRW V It's stated that Villkiss inspired the creation of the Freedom Gundam including the color scheme. While in SRW X Villkiss was painted after Ryujinmaru from Mashin Hero Wataru as the Dragon Gods are held in high esteem by certain people in Al-Warth.