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{{PAGENAME}} is a character in [[Shin Megami Tensei II|''Shin Megami Tensei II'']]. He is a member of the [[Holy Knight|Holy Knights]], the police force of the [[Tokyo Millennium]].  
'''Zayin''' is a character in {{Link|Game|SMT2}}. He is a member of the [[Holy Knight]]s, the police force of [[Tokyo Millennium]].  


==Profile==
==Profile==
Zayin is a prominent Holy Knight tasked with monitoring Aleph. He is a man of strong conviction, who believes in the necessity of law and order, but struggles to accept the lengths the [[Center]] is willing to go to uphold it. Unlike his colleagues, he is not classist, believing that the goal of the Thousand Year Kingdom should be to save as many people as possible.  
Zayin is a prominent Holy Knight tasked with monitoring [[Aleph]]. He is a man of strong conviction, who believes in the necessity of law and order, but struggles to accept the lengths the [[Center]] is willing to go to uphold it. Unlike his colleagues, he is not classist, believing that the goal of the [[Millennium Kingdom]] should be to save as many people as possible.  


Zayin is a muscular man who wears a sarashi under his Holy Knight uniform. He has an angular face, with closely shaven hair on the sides of his head. "Zayin" is named after the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which can translate to either "7" or "weapon".  
Zayin is a muscular man who wears a sarashi under his Holy Knight uniform. He has an angular face, with closely shaven hair on the sides of his head. "Zayin" is named after the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which can translate to either "7" or "weapon".  


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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==Game Appearances==
==Game Appearances==
===''Shin Megami Tensei II''===
===''Shin Megami Tensei II''===
Zayin is first introduced in a mysterious flashback as "having the greatest power" among you.  
Zayin is first introduced in a mysterious flashback [[Aleph]] has in [[Valhalla]], in which a [[Mekata|man]] introduces him to Aleph and asks if he remembers his name. If Aleph responds he does, Zayin can be renamed. Otherwise if he responds with no, then he will be told Zayin's name.


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]].  
Zayin is first met in-person after Aleph searches for the scientist [[Hanada]] by [[Madam]]'s request 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 that 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]]'s prison for breaking the law, Zayin attempts to stop Aleph from rescuing her, believing that the law is absolute despite understanding her reasoning for breaking it. 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]] to expose the [[Millennium Kingdom]] conspiracy. By revealing to the populace outside of the Center that their lives are worthless to the Elders, he is able to start a rebellion in [[Holytown]]. Their initial goal is to free the [[Factory]] slaves forced to endure to inhumane labor conditions. However, even after being liberated, the workers refuse to leave. Confused by their insistence, Zayin asks Aleph to check out the nearby [[Watchtower]], whereupon it is revealed that the Center have been using [[Siren|demons]] to brainwash the Factory workers. The revelation shocks Zayin at the hypocrisy of the Center and he attempts to defeat the demon, [[Belphegor]], guarding the Watchtower, but fails, barely escaping with his life.  


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: either surrender himself or the air flow in Holytown will be cut off, suffocating 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 Aleph catches up to him, Zayin is found to have been imprisoned through petrification. This leads Aleph to dethrone the Elders in his stead. While their defeat frees Zayin and the populace of Tokyo Millennium, Zayin is left with a bitter-sweet feeling, realizing that there is now no one left to maintain the city. During the conversation, an alarm alerts of an emergency in Holytown. Zayin asks Aleph to check on the settlement in his stead, still too injured to leave.  
 
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.  


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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 [[Seth's Temple]] in [[Tif'eret]] to spy on Lucifer's minions. If Aleph refuses, he is cast out of Eden.
Much later, after Aleph meets [[Lucifer]], the archangel [[Gabriel]] teleports Aleph to Zayin's new base in [[Eden]], so they can speak one more time. Zayin urges Aleph to reject Lucifer's plans, claiming that he intends to destroy Tokyo Millennium, and argues that the city is the only reason humanity has managed to survive through the apocalypse. He 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 Tokyo Millennium. If Aleph accepts, Zayin sends him to [[Seth's Temple]] in [[Tif'eret]] to spy on Lucifer's minions. If Aleph refuses, he is cast out of Eden.


Late into the game, it is revealed that Zayin was among those involved with the [[Messiah Project]]. Towards the end, [[Seth]] fuses with him and they become [[Satan]].
Late into the game, it is revealed that Zayin was among those involved with the [[Messiah Project]]. Towards the end, [[Seth]] fuses with him and they become [[Satan]].
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Zayin is featured in four [[Visionary]] cutscenes in the Game Boy Advance and iOS versions of the game.
Zayin is featured in four [[Visionary]] cutscenes in the Game Boy Advance and iOS versions of the game.


In "Gold Wing Harp", Zayin and Gimmel discuss the concept of salvation. Gimmel disparages Zayin's idea that it should be accessible to all people, arguing that the Center doesn't have the ability to accommodate everyone and goes further saying that there is a growing corruption within the Center that must be destroyed.  
In "Gold Wing Harp", Zayin and Gimmel discuss the concept of salvation. Gimmel disparages Zayin's idea that it should be accessible to all people, arguing that the Center does not have the resources to accommodate everyone and adding that there is a growing corruption within the Center that must be destroyed.  


In "The 13th Report", The [[Center Bishop|Bishop]] calls Zayin to his office to discuss [[Daleth]] escaping the [[Center]]. Zayin suggests organizing a team to pursue him, but the Bishop stops him, explaining that this is all part of their prophecy. In order to keep their plan on track, the Bishop orders Zayin to secretly monitor and protect Daleth until the true [[Messiah]] defeats him.  
In "The 13th Report", The [[Center Bishop|Bishop]] calls Zayin to his office to discuss [[Daleth]] escaping the Center. Zayin suggests organizing a team to pursue him, but the Bishop stops him, explaining that Daleth's escape is all part of their prophecy. In order to keep their plan on track, the Bishop orders Zayin to secretly monitor and protect Daleth until the true [[Aleph|Messiah]] defeats him.  


In "Fragment of Petrification Prison", Zayin has an internal monologue while trapped within his stone prison. He questions whether he was abandoned by God until a voice echoes within his head declares that there is no God. It explains to him that he had been viewing God incorrectly, saying that God is everything and therefore he can represent God. This motivates Zayin to follow his own ideals become an instrument of God's judgment even in their absence.  
In "Fragment of Petrification Prison", Zayin has an internal monologue while trapped within his stone prison. He questions whether he was abandoned by God until a voice echoes within his head, declaring that there is no God. The voice further explains to him that he had been viewing God incorrectly; that God is everything and therefore he can represent God. This motivates Zayin to follow his own ideals to become an instrument of God's judgment, even in His absence.  


In "Bloody Bullet", Zayin comes across a fellow Holy Knight executing a child accused of rebellion under the orders from the Bishop. When Zayin asks the Bishop how a child could be considered a rebel, he answers saying anyone that opposes the Millennium Kingdom in any way must be eliminated. Shortly after, the Holy Knight returns, telling the Bishop that the execution is completed. Zayin is baffled at what just happened, but the Bishop tells him that the laws must be obeyed.  
In "Bloody Bullet", Zayin comes across a fellow Holy Knight executing a child accused of rebellion under the orders from the Bishop. When Zayin asks the Bishop how a child could be considered a rebel, to which the Bishop answers that anyone who opposes the Millennium Kingdom in any way must be eliminated. Shortly after, the Holy Knight returns, telling the Bishop that the execution is completed. Zayin is left baffled, but the Bishop tells him that the laws must be obeyed.  
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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Zayin is named after the 7th letter of the Hebrew abjad, ז ''[[Wikipedia:Zayin|zayīn]]''.
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Zayin is named after the 7th letter of the Hebrew abjad (ז) 


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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SMT2 Zayin Sprite.png|Zayin's standard sprite
SMT2 Zayin Sprite.png|Sprite
SMT2 SFC Zayin Battle Animated Sprite.gif|Zayin's battle animation
SMT2 SFC Zayin Battle Animated Sprite.gif|Battle animation
SMT2 SFC Zayin Defeat Sprite.png|Zayin defeated
SMT2 SFC Zayin Defeat Sprite.png|Defeated sprite
SMT2 SFC Zayin Arms Sprite.png|Zayin raising his arms
SMT2 SFC Zayin Arms Sprite.png|Zayin raising his arms
SMT2 SFC Zayin Stone Sprite.png|Zayin petrified
SMT2 SFC Zayin Stone Sprite.png|Petrified sprite
SMT2 SFC Zayin MNN Sprite.gif|Zayin on the Millennium News Network
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