Gaston is a supporting character in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. He is sent to Tokyo by Merkabah's orders and ends up joining Nanashi in his journey through Tokyo.
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Gaston is the leader of the Crusaders, having been handpicked by Merkabah due to his impressive talents. He prefers to do things on his own, believing his skill to be enough to deal with any problem in front of him. This complements his haughty attitude, as he never minces his words and is quick to chastise a person for their shortcomings. Despite his condescending and insensitive disposition, he does conscientiously follow the Samurai Code, vowing to protect the people no matter what. He also harbors a grudge against his older brother Navarre, as his brother's discharge from being a Samurai brought shame upon their family name.
He wears the typical beige samurai uniform undergarments and a gauntlet on his left arm. However, where his attire differs is what he wears over the uniform: a high collared tabard with a white jabot, distinguishing him as a member of the Crusaders. The tabard's insignia features one large cross surrounded by four interconnected smaller crosses, meant to represent God and the four archangels.[2] He wields the Spear of Michael, a weapon bestowed upon him by Merkabah that is capable of changing shape according to the desire of the wielder.[3]
Gameplay
Gaston specializes in physical attacks. However, his AI has a quirk where he will steal the player's press turns at random, leaving the player unable to act if he does so. The amount of press turns he will steal is also random.
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Gaston first meets Nanashi and his party when they are tasked with escorting the Crusaders to Kasumigaseki. He immediately reprimands the group for their tardiness then declares that the Crusaders will slay Shesha and take back Flynn to be judged by Merkabah. He also demands to be referred to as "Sir" Gaston and scolds his fellow Crusader for trying to speak over him. Then he goes on to make a boastful speech about his talents and showcases the Spear of Michael as proof of his magnificence. Hallelujah remarks on the similarities between Gaston's attitude and his brother's, causing the man to vehemently deny being related to Navarre. Not wanting to waste more time, Gaston commands Nanashi and his party to do their assigned task.
On the way, he can comment on the state of Tokyo and its residents, abhorring their habit of gathering relics and affirming their "unclean" status[4]. Once at Kasumigaseki, he tells the party to cower underground as he will lead the Crusaders to victory in slaying Shesha before heading underground himself.
Later, Gaston stops Nanashi and the party from immediately leaving to fight Shesha in Shibuya. The rest of the Crusaders are nowhere to be seen and Gaston does not deign to confirm whether they left him on their own volition or not. Instead, he invites the party to join him in slaying Shesha; in actuality, he is moreso demanding them to lead him to the serpent so he alone can kill Shesha. Nanashi and the party decide to take him with them as they need the extra firepower.
During the fight with Shesha, he proves the effectiveness of the Spear of Michael as he is able to damage the serpent. When Shesha is close to death, Gaston impales its head whilst gloating about his prowess, although this leaves his spear embedded in the serpent. Unfortunately, his attack was not enough to slay Shesha, leaving the finishing blow to Nanashi. Afterwards, Gaston begins an infuriated tirade at having his kill stolen. Asahi tries to interrupt his rant but he directs his fury at her instead, belittling her attachment to Nanashi. Nozomi steps in to prevent the argument from escalating and asks Gaston to try to be more cooperative; he instead rebukes her request, insisting that fighting alone is the expectation. At the same time, a notification arrives indicating another broadcast will take place, with Gaston following the party back to Kinshicho to prove himself as the true victor.
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Reason: left off after shesha 2 -> tsukiji konganji infiltration 1
Other Appearances
Brave Frontier
Gaston was a summonable light 7★ unit in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse's collaboration with the mobile game Brave Frontier. He was featured on a limited time banner alongside Hallelujah and Toki. His Omni Evolution unit artwork portrays him wielding Gungnir.
Trivia
Gaston was only 9 years old when Navarre became a Samurai.[5]
Nomenclature
Gaston's name is lifted from the 1985 film Ladyhawke, specifically taken from the character Phillipe Gaston.[6]
↑真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式コンプリートガイド, Weekly Famitsu. Published by KADOKAWA. 101. ISBN-13: 978-4047331334.
↑"Character File: ガストン 十字架マークは、神と四大天使を表しています。" 真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅. Published by Ichijinsha. Japanese. (1st ed.) 20. ISBN-13: 978-4758014953.
↑"Spear of Michael Apparently, the shape of the spear changes according to the will of the wielder." Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
↑"Gaston . . .Oh? So you know this sort of activity is one you ought to be ashamed of. . .Unclean Ones indeed--a fitting name. Perhaps our differences run deeper than dialect alone." Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
↑"ナバールが「真4」 で茫然自失になってから 「真4F」で 多 ナナシと出会うまでに東のミカド国では9年くらい経っていて、 もともとナバールが18歳のとき、ガストンは9歳でした。" 真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅. Published by Ichijinsha. Japanese. (1st ed.) 105. ISBN-13: 978-4758014953.
↑"(由来): ナバール、イザボーの名称元ネタになった映画『レディ・ホーク』より。 映画では、フィリップ・ガストンは、エチエンヌ・ナバールと共に、 悪の大司教を倒す。" "真・女神転生IV FINAL が紡いだもの", Shin-Megamitensei Series 25th anniversary Memorial Book: Megaten Maniacs. 170.
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