Basilica
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| Basilica | |
| カテドラル | |
Overworld map from Shin Megami Tensei | |
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| Other Name(s) | Cathedral Translator Tom |
| Location | Tokyo (203X) Flooded Tokyo |
| Subarea(s) | Basilica-Law Basilica-Chaos |
The Basilica is a location in Shin Megami Tensei.
Gameplay
Places of Interest
Basilica-Law
The south section of Basilica 1F, is referred to as Basilica-Law[a] and acts as the base of the Messian Church. There are no enemy encounters present here, presumably because God has warded it off from demons.[1] Notable NPCs include the Messian Faith Founder and Octopus.
Stores
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Soul Return | ♄Macca400 |
| Holy Shafts | ♄Macca300 |
| Buddha Icon | ♄Macca1200 |
| Amida Beads | ♄Macca540 |
| Fortune Slip | ♄Macca70 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Charm | ♄Macca160 |
| Segaki Rice | ♄Macca360 |
| Rosario | ♄Macca1500 |
| Balm of Life | ♄Macca4000 |
| Indulgence | ♄Macca120 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pauza P50 | ♄Macca28000 |
| Golden Gun | ♄Macca50000 |
| Giga Smasher | ♄Macca80000 |
| M134 Minigun | ♄Macca150000 |
| Railgun | ♄Macca20000 |
| Magic Bullet | ♄Macca4000 |
| Medusa Shells | ♄Macca6000 |
| Sealing Shot | ♄Macca8000 |
| Blind Shells | ♄Macca10000 |
| Happy Shot | ♄Macca15000 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dis-Poison | ♄Macca40 |
| Dis-Stun | ♄Macca50 |
| Dis-Stone | ♄Macca100 |
| Jin Dan | ♄Macca700 |
| Magic Bottle | ♄Macca480 |
| Agilao Stone | ♄Macca160 |
| Maragi Stone | ♄Macca150 |
| Zionga Stone | ♄Macca130 |
| Mazio Stone | ♄Macca180 |
| Mabufu Stone | ♄Macca170 |
| Stinger | ♄Macca550 |
| Dragon ATM | ♄Macca1200 |
| Poison Arrow | ♄Macca90 |
| Curse Needle | ♄Macca130 |
| Smoke Bomb | ♄Macca40 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Masquerade | ♄Macca10000 |
| Hermes Helm | ♄Macca18000 |
| Panzer Helm | ♄Macca30000 |
| Jagd Helm | ♄Macca36000 |
| Sturm Helm | ♄Macca40000 |
| Magic Armor | ♄Macca30000 |
| Panzer Suit | ♄Macca35000 |
| Jagd Armor | ♄Macca40000 |
| Sturm Suit | ♄Macca50000 |
| Earth Mail | ♄Macca80000 |
| Atlas Bracer | ♄Macca2300 |
| Kishin Tekko | ♄Macca4500 |
| Panzer Fist | ♄Macca12000 |
| Jagd Glove | ♄Macca14000 |
| Sturm Glove | ♄Macca20000 |
| Metal Boots | ♄Macca5000 |
| War Pants | ♄Macca15500 |
| Panzer Pants | ♄Macca17000 |
| Jagd Greaves | ♄Macca21000 |
| Sturm Pants | ♄Macca28000 |
Basilica-Chaos
The north section of Basilica 1F, is referred to as Basilica-Chaos[b] and acts as the base of the Ring of Gaea, who allow anyone in so long as they can fend for themselves.[2] Notable NPCs include the Gaeanism Founder and Turtle.
Stores
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Soul Return | ♄Macca400 |
| Holy Shafts | ♄Macca300 |
| Buddha Icon | ♄Macca1200 |
| Amida Beads | ♄Macca540 |
| Fortune Slip | ♄Macca70 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pentagram | ♄Macca400 |
| Kodoku Plate | ♄Macca160 |
| Hell Orb | ♄Macca280 |
| Amulet | ♄Macca480 |
| Talisman | ♄Macca500 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| M134 Minigun | ♄Macca150000 |
| Railgun | ♄Macca20000 |
| Medusa Shells | ♄Macca6000 |
| Sealing Shot | ♄Macca8000 |
| Blind Shells | ♄Macca10000 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dis-Poison | ♄Macca40 |
| Dis-Stun | ♄Macca50 |
| Dis-Stone | ♄Macca100 |
| Poison Arrow | ♄Macca90 |
| Curse Needle | ♄Macca130 |
| Maragi Stone | ♄Macca150 |
| Zionga Stone | ♄Macca130 |
| Mazio Stone | ♄Macca180 |
| Stock | Cost |
|---|---|
| Sturm Helm | ♄Macca40000 |
| Sturm Suit | ♄Macca50000 |
| Sturm Glove | ♄Macca20000 |
| Sturm Pants | ♄Macca28000 |
| Agama Suit | ♄Macca100000 |
Encounters
Random Encounters
On the Map
| Name | Race | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren | Flight | 46 | |
| Badb Catha | Flight | 34 | |
| Gryphon | Beast | 50 | |
| Rakcharango | Beast | 40 | |
| Giant | Jirae | 47 | |
| Hresvelgr | Raptor | 53 | |
| Gurr | Raptor | 42 | |
| Barbegazi | Jaki | 45 |
Inside the Basilica
| Name | Race | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Lin | Fairy | 55 | Appears on 1F (Southern, Southeastern, Northeastern, Western, and Eastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F |
| Troll | Fairy | 46 | Appears on 1F (Southern, Southeastern, Northeastern, Western, and Eastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F |
| Quetzalcoatl | Snake | 50 | Appears on 1F (Southern, Southwestern, Southeastern, Western, Eastern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F |
| Atlas | Jirae | 50 | Appears on 1F (Southern, Southeastern, Southwestern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Sarutahiko | Jirae | 43 | Appears on 1F (Southern and Southeastern areas) |
| Scanner | Messian | 53 | Appears on 1F (Southern, Southeastern, Western, Eastern, Southwestern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F |
| Magus | Messian | 37 | Appears on 1F (Southern and Southeastern areas, and the Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Holy Knight | Messian | 22 | Appears on 1F (Southern and Southeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Fanatic | Messian | 18 | Appears on 1F (Southern and Southeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Vampire | Night | 62 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F to B5F |
| Succubus | Night | 54 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F to B3F |
| Incubus | Night | 49 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Yurlungur | Snake | 46 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Assassin | Gaean | 56 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F to B3F |
| Dark Priest | Gaean | 52 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Oni Jorou | Gaean | 40 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas, and the Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) Appears on B1F |
| Fallen Monk | Gaean | 27 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) |
| Lich | Ghost | 54 | Appears on 1F (Northern and Northwestern areas) Appears on B1F to B5F |
| Ganesha | Yoma | 60 | Appears on 1F (Western, Eastern, Southwestern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F to 8F Appears on B1F |
| Cu Chulainn | Fairy | 59 | Appears on 1F (Western, Eastern, Southwestern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F to 5F |
| Itzamna | Snake | 53 | Appears on 1F (Western, Eastern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F Appears on B1F to B3F |
| Tezcatlipoca | Vile | 62 | Appears on 1F (Western, Eastern, Southwestern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F |
| Girimekhala | Vile | 53 | Appears on 1F (Western, Eastern, and Northeastern areas) Appears on 2F and 3F |
| Dakini | Femme | 45 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern area) Appears on B1F |
| Celuluk | Night | 35 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern and Northeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Elf | Fairy | 26 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern and Northeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Rusalka | Fairy | 18 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern area) Appears on B1F |
| Ose | Fallen | 48 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern and Northeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Orobas | Fallen | 35 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern and Northeastern areas) Appears on B1F |
| Yaksha | Touki | 52 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern area) Appears on B1F |
| Werewolf | Therian | 41 | Appears on 1F (Southwestern area) Appears on B1F |
| Taraka | Femme | 36 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Lamia | Femme | 33 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Hobgoblin | Fairy | 36 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) Appears on B1F |
| Leonard | Fallen | 39 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Ibaraki Doji | Brute | 38 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Purski | Brute | 34 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Phantom | Spirit | 29 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern part of the Southwestern area) |
| Gorgon | Femme | 39 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern area) Appears on B1F |
| Marchosias | Fallen | 51 | Appears on 1F (Northeastern area) Appears on B1F |
| Choronzon | Yoma | 50 | Appears on B1F |
| Loa | Yoma | 41 | Appears on B1F |
| Abaddon | Fallen | 60 | Appears on B1F to B5F |
| Samael | Fallen | 57 | Appears on B1F to B3F |
| Shuten Doji | Brute | 49 | Appears on B1F |
| Serpent | Drake | 54 | Appears on B1F to B8F |
| Rangda | Femme | 54 | Appears on B2F to B5F |
| Hariti | Femme | 61 | Appears on B4F to B8F |
| Fleurety | Fallen | 63 | Appears on B4F to B8F |
| Orochi | Snake | 57 | Appears on 4F and 5F Appears on B4F and B5F |
| Kali | Femme | 69 | Appears on B6F to B8F |
| Flauros | Fallen | 66 | Appears on B6F to B8F |
| Pendragon | Snake | 61 | Appears on 6F to 8F Appears on B6F to B8F |
| Fafnir | Drake | 60 | Appears on B6F to B8F |
| Fenrir | Wilder | 62 | Appears on 4F to 8F Appears on B6F to B8F |
| Hanuman | Yoma | 63 | Appears on 4F to 8F |
| Senko | Fairy | 61 | Appears on 4F to 8F |
| Gryphon | Beast | 50 | Appears on 4F and 5F |
| Orcus | Vile | 66 | Appears on 4F to 8F |
| Oberon | Fairy | 64 | Appears on 6F to 8F |
| Taotie | Vile | 71 | Appears on 6F to 8F |
Fixed Encounters
| Name | Race | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yurlungur | Snake | 46 | Appears on 2F, B1F, and B3F |
Bosses
| Name | Race | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael | Seraph | 116 | Boss (Neutral and Chaos route) Located on 8F |
| Law Hero | Meta | 99 | Boss (Neutral and Chaos route) Located on 7F |
| Raphael | Seraph | 91 | Optional boss (Neutral and Chaos route) Located on 4F |
| Gabriel | Seraph | 96 | Optional boss (Neutral and Chaos route) Located on 3F |
| Uriel | Seraph | 83 | Optional boss (Neutral and Chaos route) Located on 2F |
| Surt | Tyrant | 100 | Optional boss (Law and Neutral route) Located on B2F |
| Astaroth | Tyrant | 98 | Optional boss (Law and Neutral route) Located on B3F |
| Arioch | Tyrant | 85 | Optional boss (Law and Neutral route) Located on B4F |
| Chaos Hero | Meta | 99 | Boss (Law and Neutral route) Located on B7F |
| Lilith | Night | 80 | Boss (Law and Neutral route) Located on B7F |
| Asura | Tenma | 110 | Boss (Law and Neutral route) Located on B8F |
Items
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Rosario | 7F |
| Rosario | 7F |
| Soma | 7F |
| Mabufu Stone | 6F |
| Curse Needle | 6F |
| Balm of Life | 6F |
| Maragi Stone | 5F |
| Mazio Stone | 5F |
| Light Shells | 4F |
| Garnet | 3F |
| Emerald | 3F |
| Megido Fire | 3F |
| Pearl | 3F |
| Mitsurugi | 2F |
| Aquamarine | 2F |
| Diamond | 2F |
| Amethyst | 2F |
| Soma | 1F |
| 3200MAGMagnetite | 1F |
| 2960MAGMagnetite | 1F |
| Core Shield | B1F |
| Smoke Bomb | B1F |
| 2960MAGMagnetite | B1F |
| 3200MAGMagnetite | B1F |
| Poison Arrow | B1F |
| Kurikara | B2F |
| Topaz | B2F |
| Peacemaker | B3F |
| Onyx | B3F |
| Ruby | B3F |
| Sapphire | B3F |
| Opal | B3F |
| Turquoise | B4F |
| Dark Shells | B4F |
| Curse Needle | B5F |
| Dragon ATM | B5F |
| Curse Needle | B6F |
| Smoke Bomb | B6F |
| Balm of Life | B6F |
| Amida Beads | B7F |
| Buddha Icon | B7F |
| Soma | B7F |
Game Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei
Sometime after the Great Cataclysm, the Messian Church begins a large-scale effort to build a Basilica to summon their God to Earth to create the Millennium Kingdom.[3][4][5] Located in Tokyo Bay, its construction is overseen by angels.[6] Messians sent to build the massive structure work tirelessly to the point of death, devoting their lives to the cause under the belief that even if they died, they would be sent to heaven.[7] [8][9] Though the forces of Chaos attempt to stop it,[10] the Basilica's construction goes on relatively unimpeded. Right before the Basilica is completed, however, the Ring of Gaea initiates its plan to take control of it from the Messians.[11] They infiltrate it, taking over half of the building and unleashing a mass of demons inside it to halt God's summoning.[12] This leaves the Basilica split between the Lawful and Chaotic factions warring for dominance, along with the major demons leading them, such as Michael and the Archangels,[c] who occupy the top half of the Basilica, and Asura Lord and the Chaotic Tyrants,[d] who reside on the bottom floors. Those not aligned with any particular alignment manage to sneak into the Basilica as well.[13] Louis Cyphre is also located on one of the bottom floors, and tells the Hero about an island to the west that has something that could assist him.
On the Law or Chaos routes, Aniel or Echidna, respectively, will connect a bridge to the Basilica for the Hero. On the Neutral route, the Hero goes through the Ginza Passageway, which leads to another entrance into the Basilica. Once inside, the Hero meets with either Law Hero on the Law side of the Basilica if he is on the Law route, or Chaos Hero and Rie on the Chaos side of the Basilica if he is on the Chaos route, who ask him to recruit or defeat the Four Devas. If the Hero is on the Neutral route, he will find Law Hero and Chaos Hero arguing with each other near the Basilica's central area, and will ask him to pick a side and assist them. Once the Four Devas are dealt with, God unleashes a great flood onto Tokyo, which spares only the Basilica and submerges the rest of Tokyo underwater. To venture across the water, the Hero saves either a Turtle or an Octopus, who are on the Chaos and Law sides of the Basilica, respectively, from being killed or sacrificed.[e] As thanks, the sea creature gives him a flute to call it whenever he needs a ride on the water.
When he returns to them, Law Hero and Chaos Hero ask the Hero to venture across the water to assist their ally Vishnu or Ravana, the latter of whom who is stopping God from descending to Earth.[14][15] After the Hero deals with them, Law Hero and Chaos Hero venture further into the Basilica. Depending on the route, Law Hero, if the Hero is on the Law route, or Chaos Hero and Rie, if the Hero is on the Chaos route, will be in the Basilica's central area. They will inform him that the opposing alignment hero has activated the Basilica's power reactor, and that they must defeat Asura Lord or Michael soon. If the Hero is on the Neutral route, the old man from Kichijoji will appear instead and tell the Hero that the conflict will not end so long as both leaders of the two factions remain. From there, the Hero's path differs greatly between routes.
On the Law route, the Hero visits Uriel, Gabriel, and Raphael on the Basilica's upper floors, whom he recruits and then fuses into the Angel Ring to gain access to Asura Lord's floor. When the Hero reaches the door that leads to the bottom floor, he finds Law Hero dead at Chaos Hero's feet, who tries to kill him, but he is killed instead. Enraged that the Hero would kill his friend so casually, Rie appears and reveals her true identity as Lilith and tries to kill the Hero's party in earnest, but is defeated nonetheless. The party proceeds to defeat Asura Lord after.
On the Chaos route, the Hero meets with Asura Lord, who tells him they must create the Demon Ring to reach Michael, and proceeds to visit Surt, Astaroth, and Arioch, who give him the items needed for Asura Lord to create the Demon Ring. When the Hero reaches the door to the top floor of the Basilica, Chaos Hero takes the ring from him and uses it to open the door, though Chaos Hero then explodes from being overwhelmed by the ring's power. Law Hero then appears and fights the party, but is defeated. The party proceeds to defeat Michael after.
On the Neutral route, the Hero can progress through the Basilica in any order, as he is not impeded by any locked doors. On the bottom floors, he still fights Chaos Hero and Lilith along with Asura Lord, and will still fight Law Hero and Michael on the top floors. Depending on who the Hero kills first, either Law Hero or Lilith, the old man from Kichijoji appears after their death to encourage him forward and reveals his true form as Taishang Laojun before disappearing again.
After Michael or Asura Lord, or both, have been defeated, the Hero and Heroine are summoned to the top of the Basilica for the ending. On the Law route, it is the Messenger of God who is waiting for them. On the Chaos route, it is Louis Cyphre, who reveals his true identity as Lucifer to the party, and on the Neutral route, it is Taishang Laojun who greets them. They congratulate the heroes as the game ends. At the end of the credits, the Heroine and Hero are in the halls of the Basilica as the Heroine tells the latter that, though many lost their lives in the conflict, they will come back one day, so the time for destruction has ended, and the time for creation has begun.
Shin Megami Tensei II
Though it was destroyed after the waters of the Great Flood receded,[16] and so does not appear in Tokyo Millennium, the Center was constructed on the same ground the Basilica was built on.[17]
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica | ||
| カテドラル Katedoraru | Cathedral | |
Notes
- ↑
Japanese: カテドラルLCathedral-L, romanized Katedoraru L - ↑ Japanese: カテドラルCCathedral-C, romanized Katedoraru C
- ↑ The Archangels apart from Michael are optional fights on the Neutral and Chaos routes.
- ↑ The Tyrants are optional fights on the Neutral and Law routes.
- ↑ If the Hero is on the Chaos route, he can only save the Turtle. If he is on the Law route, he can only save the Octopus. If he is on the Neutral route, he can save either one, though whoever he does not save will die.
References
- ↑ "Messian: This is a city for Messians who have entered the Basilica. This place is warded from demons... probably a result of God's protection." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Gaean: This city was formed by everyone who marched into the Basilica. We don't turn away anyone, but don't think you can let your guard down here." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Messian: Welcome to the Basilica. From here, you will be able to witness God Himself with your own eyes." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Messian: The Basilica, the holy land of the Messian Faith, is about to be completed. Once the Basilica is completed, God will descend and make the world peaceful. Hm? You want to know the Basilica's location? It's being built in Tokyo Bay." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Echidna: Right now, the ones that worship the Law are planning to take control of the world. They claim they're saving mankind, but all they really want is to bring their God here. That's the reason why they're building that Basilica in Tokyo Bay." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Echidna: The angels that give these orders are in Shinagawa. We must defeat this angel at once." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Echidna: The Messians have been sent from Shinagawa to the Basilica in order to complete it. They work like slaves there until they die, and are told that they go to Heaven." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Messian Faith Pastor: You must offer yourself to the Lord, body and soul. He requires the power of His disciples now. Everyone must devote themselves to finishing the Basilica. Now is the time to work for the Lord! Once the Basilica is complete, God will descend upon it... Thereby ushering in the Millennium Kingdom. All those who have given themselves to the Lord shall definitely be saved. Let us head to the Basilica and work at our sacred cause!" Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Woman: My husband hasn't come home since he went out to the Basilica..." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Yama: I want you to prevent the completion of the Basilica. It is a new symbol of tyranny, and it must not be built." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Gaean: We must take the Basilica and establish the Ring of Gaea's rule over it." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Chaos Hero: It was pretty close there. A little longer and the Basilica would have been finished. But we're not gonna let them have their way. There are already plenty of demons in this place. There's no way they'll invite God for a visit with the place in this state." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Man: I have no plans to join the Messians. But if I pretend to believe, I can at least stay in this city. There's a lot of folks who think that way." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Law Hero: If Ravana is not dealt with, then God cannot descend to the Basilica." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "Vishnu: Let us smite Ravana together. Thus, we can clear a path to the Basilica for God." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.
- ↑ "203X: The Great Tokyo Flood
After the rebuilding of Tokyo, a tectonic plate movement of massive proportions causes the ocean to rush into Tokyo and decimate the area around it. Even after the waters receded, the suburbs of Tokyo remained submerged.
Establishment of a Communal Cooperative Society
After the destruction of the Cathedral, a free society and government is established, where anyone, both Mesian and Gaian alike, are welcomed warmly." Shin Megami Tensei II Tokyo Millennium Civilian Passport (1994), Atlus. Translation by Aeon Genesis. - ↑ "205X: Completion of the Center
Using a huge amount of funding, a massive structure is built on the former site of the Cathedral and named the "Center." The plan to create a municipal government called "Millennium" is announced." Shin Megami Tensei II Tokyo Millennium Civilian Passport (1994), Atlus. Translation by Aeon Genesis.















