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==Game Appearances== | ==Game Appearances== | ||
===''Shin Megami Tensei II''=== | ===''Shin Megami Tensei II''=== | ||
Zayin is first met after [[Aleph]] | Zayin is first introduced in a mysterious flashback as "having the greatest power" among you. | ||
He's met for the first time in person after [[Aleph]] searches for the scientist [[Hanada]] for [[Madam]] with the goal of returning both him and [[Hiroko]] to the [[Center]], which causes Aleph to remember his original name. Back at the Center, Zayin recommends Aleph visit [[Arcadia]] and visit an old acquaintance [[Gimmel]]. | |||
When Hiroko is sent to the [[Factory|Factory's]] prison for breaking the law, Zayin attempts to stop Aleph from rescuing her, believing that rules and their punishments are absolute, even when someone has understandable reasons for breaking them. After losing, Aleph's resolve convinces him that the Center is fallible and decides to reject their orders if they ever go too far. | When Hiroko is sent to the [[Factory|Factory's]] prison for breaking the law, Zayin attempts to stop Aleph from rescuing her, believing that rules and their punishments are absolute, even when someone has understandable reasons for breaking them. After losing, Aleph's resolve convinces him that the Center is fallible and decides to reject their orders if they ever go too far. | ||
Zayin's allegiance to the Center finally breaks when the [[Elders]] order the fallen angel [[Abaddon]] to swallow Valhalla whole in an attempt to destroy the sector in one fell swoop. He realizes that someone has to stand up against the Center and hijacks the [[Millennium News Network]] so he can expose the [[ | Zayin's allegiance to the Center finally breaks when the [[Elders]] order the fallen angel [[Abaddon]] to swallow [[Valhalla]] whole in an attempt to destroy the sector in one fell swoop. He realizes that someone has to stand up against the Center and hijacks the [[Millennium News Network]] so he can expose the [[Millennium Kingdom]] conspiracy. By revealing that the lives of everyone outside of the Center is worthless to the Elders, he's able to start a rebellion in [[Holytown]]. Their first goal being to free the [[Factory]] slaves forced to endure to inhumane labor conditions. However, even after being liberated, the workers refuse to leave. Confused, he asks Aleph to check out the nearby [[Watchtower]]. There, its revealed that the Center have been using [[Siren|demons]] to brainwash the Factory workers. Shocked at the hypocrisy of the Center, Zayin attempts to defeat the [[Belphegor|demon]] guarding the Watchtower, but fails, barely escaping with his life. | ||
When the Factory workers are finally free, the Center sends Zayin an ultimatum: surrender himself or the air flow in Holytown will be cut off, which would suffocate everyone in the area. Zayin agrees to go to the Center, but on his own terms, believing that the ideal of the | When the Factory workers are finally free, the Center sends Zayin an ultimatum: surrender himself or the air flow in Holytown will be cut off, which would suffocate everyone in the area. Zayin agrees to go to the Center, but on his own terms, believing that the ideal of the Millennium Kingdom has been corrupted and that he has to end it himself. However, when the player catches up to him, Zayin is found already defeated, his body petrified. This leads Aleph to dethrone the Elders in his stead. While their defeat means freedom for the Tokyo Millennium and Zayin himself, he is left with a bitter-sweet feeling, realizing that now there is no one left to maintain the city. During the conversation, an alarm warns of an emergency in Holytown and Zayin asks Aleph to check what's happening for him because he's still injured. | ||
Later, after Aleph speaks to [[Lucifer]], the archangel [[Gabriel]] teleports Aleph to Zayin's new base [[Eden]]. | Later, after Aleph speaks to [[Lucifer]], the archangel [[Gabriel]] teleports Aleph to Zayin's new base [[Eden]], so they can speak one more time. Zayin urges Aleph to reject Lucifer's plans, since he intends to destroy the Tokyo Millennium, which he argues is the only reason humanity has managed to survive through the apocalypse. Zayin asks Aleph to join him in building a true Millennium Kingdom, an ideal world where everyone can live in peace, by killing Lucifer and rebuilding the Tokyo Millennium. If Aleph accepts, Zayin sends him to [[Set's Temple]] in [[Tif'eret]] to spy on Lucifer's minions. If Aleph refuses, he is cast out of Eden. | ||
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Revision as of 00:01, 2 August 2023
Note: This page exists as a soft redirect to avoid major spoilers without warning. For the full page or section, click here.Zayin is a character in Shin Megami Tensei II.
Profile
explain design, job, goals
Zayin is a high-ranking member of the Holy Knights, the police force of the Tokyo Millennium. He is a man of strong conviction
Gameplay
Game Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei II
Zayin is first introduced in a mysterious flashback as "having the greatest power" among you.
He's met for the first time in person after Aleph searches for the scientist Hanada for Madam with the goal of returning both him and Hiroko to the Center, which causes Aleph to remember his original name. Back at the Center, Zayin recommends Aleph visit Arcadia and visit an old acquaintance Gimmel.
When Hiroko is sent to the Factory's prison for breaking the law, Zayin attempts to stop Aleph from rescuing her, believing that rules and their punishments are absolute, even when someone has understandable reasons for breaking them. After losing, Aleph's resolve convinces him that the Center is fallible and decides to reject their orders if they ever go too far.
Zayin's allegiance to the Center finally breaks when the Elders order the fallen angel Abaddon to swallow Valhalla whole in an attempt to destroy the sector in one fell swoop. He realizes that someone has to stand up against the Center and hijacks the Millennium News Network so he can expose the Millennium Kingdom conspiracy. By revealing that the lives of everyone outside of the Center is worthless to the Elders, he's able to start a rebellion in Holytown. Their first goal being to free the Factory slaves forced to endure to inhumane labor conditions. However, even after being liberated, the workers refuse to leave. Confused, he asks Aleph to check out the nearby Watchtower. There, its revealed that the Center have been using demons to brainwash the Factory workers. Shocked at the hypocrisy of the Center, Zayin attempts to defeat the demon guarding the Watchtower, but fails, barely escaping with his life.
When the Factory workers are finally free, the Center sends Zayin an ultimatum: surrender himself or the air flow in Holytown will be cut off, which would suffocate everyone in the area. Zayin agrees to go to the Center, but on his own terms, believing that the ideal of the Millennium Kingdom has been corrupted and that he has to end it himself. However, when the player catches up to him, Zayin is found already defeated, his body petrified. This leads Aleph to dethrone the Elders in his stead. While their defeat means freedom for the Tokyo Millennium and Zayin himself, he is left with a bitter-sweet feeling, realizing that now there is no one left to maintain the city. During the conversation, an alarm warns of an emergency in Holytown and Zayin asks Aleph to check what's happening for him because he's still injured.
Later, after Aleph speaks to Lucifer, the archangel Gabriel teleports Aleph to Zayin's new base Eden, so they can speak one more time. Zayin urges Aleph to reject Lucifer's plans, since he intends to destroy the Tokyo Millennium, which he argues is the only reason humanity has managed to survive through the apocalypse. Zayin asks Aleph to join him in building a true Millennium Kingdom, an ideal world where everyone can live in peace, by killing Lucifer and rebuilding the Tokyo Millennium. If Aleph accepts, Zayin sends him to Set's Temple in Tif'eret to spy on Lucifer's minions. If Aleph refuses, he is cast out of Eden.
Visionaries
Zayin is featured in four Visionary cutscenes in the Game Boy Advance and iOS versions of the game.
In "Gold Wing Harp",
In "The 13th Report",
In "Fragment of Petrification Prison",
In "Bloody Bullet",
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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Zayin is named after the 7th letter of the Hebrew abjad (ז)
Gallery
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Zayin's standard sprite
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Zayin's battle animation
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Zayin defeated
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Zayin raising his arms
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Zayin petrified
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Zayin on the Millennium News Network
Notes