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The Great Cataclysm is a recurring apocalyptic event in the Megami Tensei franchise, which takes place in Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II and Shin Megami Tensei.
Game Appearances
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II
Shin Megami Tensei
The Great Cataclysm is the event when the American ambassador to Japan, Thorman, launched nuclear ICBMs in order to obliterate the city of Tokyo.[1] During the missile barrage, a shelter near Shinagawa recieved a direct hit, leaving no survivors.[2]
Thorman claims this was done in attempt to stop the spread of demons and the arrival of the demon lord Lucifer being summoned by the JSDF Colonel Gotou.[3][4] However, Gotou claims the inverse, that he summoned demons in order to stop the Japan Annihilation Project, part of God's plan to massacre anyone he deems unfit for the Millennium Kingdom, and that his demons were being used to protect Japan from missile launches.[5][6]
Visionaries
More details concerning the Great Cataclysm were revealed in the Visionary cutscene "US Flag" featured in the GBA and iOS versions of Shin Megami Tensei.
It shows Ambassador Thorman convincing the President of the United States to approve the Japan Annihilation Plan. Initially, the President is unsure, but after being Thorman tells him that there was likely a demon behind martial law getting instituted in Tokyo by Gotou, he agrees, believing that some lives are worth sacrificing for the sake of order.[7]
Shin Megami Tensei II
Shin Megami Tensei: Nine
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
大破壊 Dai hakai Shin Megami Tensei 東京大破壊 Tōkyō dai hakai Shin Megami Tensei II |
Great Destruction Great Destruction of Tokyo |
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References
- ↑ "Ambassador Thorman: In mere moments, Tokyo shall be hit by an ICBM. This tainted city of vanity must be wiped from the face of the world with the demons." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "Old Man: There was an underground shelter to the southeast. Many fled there when the Great Cataclysm happened. But I heard it took a direct hit from the missiles, and they all died..." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "Ambassador Thorman: The problem is Gotou. He plans to summon the dread lord Lucifer to Tokyo. We must make sure stop him before that can happen." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "American Soldier: If the coup succeeds and demons take over Tokyo... Ambassador Thorman said that he would order missiles to be launched at Tokyo." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "Gotou: As prejudice, poverty, and war engulf the world, we have awakened ancient demons. This was done in order to prepare for the true crisis. That crisis is the Japan Annihilation Project! We have drawn on the power of the ancient gods to fight this horrific conspiracy." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "Gotou: Currently, there is a plan to create a "Millennium Kingdom" in the name of God. The Millennium Kingdom... The people living there are promised eternal peace and prosperity. However, only a handful, chosen by God, are allowed to enter. All others will be massacred by the US military in God's name. Even as we speak, the ancient gods of Japan protect this land from missile attacks..." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).
- ↑ "Thorman: This martial law they've enacted isn't to restore order in the city. I believe there's a high-ranking demon behind it all. President: You think the demons are taking advantage of the chaos to enslave humanity...? Then there's no getting around this purification of Tokyo. Some sacrifices are necessary to maintain order, after all." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS).