History FanFic / FateGroundZero

* NowLetsGetDangerous: Up until the finnal fight with Caster Archer's parameters had all been a rank lower than they should have been, still leaving him as a high tier Servant. Irisviel nearly flips out when she see's what his actual parameters are

* {{Badass}}" All the Servants without a doubt, excluding Caster, [[spoiler: Archer's flashback to his fight with Cloud shows him parrying Omnislash V6 and then countering the final strike]].

* OneManArmy: All the Servants notably Archer again as in his flashbacks he took down three hundred Deepground SOLDIERS [[{{Badass}} with his bare hands in under a minute]]. Also his reaction to Rider's Ionian Hetairoi is to [[SlasherSmile smile]].

* CleanCut: Saber and Archer do this in the battle against Caster. [[spoiler: Archers turns into a BladeSpam when he decides to finally stop going easy on everyone.]]

* BadassBoast: Archer to Caster in the third Chapter.

-->'''Archer''': Indeed, If I am a monster by your standards. But Why should I apologize for being one? [[FreudianExcuse No one ever apologised for making me into one]].

* CombatPragmatist: Archer seems to show this when he suggested that Waver go after Sola-Ui instead of facing the much more powerful Kayneth.He also could have killed saber easily but chose to kill her Master Kiritsugu due to the Magus Killer being an actual threat. It can be averted with his fight with Rider but given the fact that he was trained to take down armies at the Seven Archer is not really at any form of disadvantage.

* FreudianExcuse: Archer was trained and raised in Deepgrounf for as long as he can remember, as such he has had very little positive interactions with regular or close to regular humans.

* SlasherSmile: Caster and Ryuunosuke give many of these, Archer himself may have given one when he saw Rider's Ionian Hetairoi, Averted as Archer didn't bare his teeth.

** [[spoiler: Archer's most powerful Noble Phantasm is called Final Phantasm sound familiar?]]

* BigDamnHeroes: Archer in the first chapter to Saber when she faces off against both Lancer and Berserker. He also pulls this off for Rin

* MurderIsTheBestSolution: Many Characters have this [[WellIntentionedExtremist Kiritsugu's]] life was lived by kill one to save ten so on and so forth. Sola-Ui's way of convincing Kayneth is to suggest ''punishing' those who were responsible for his predicament. Archer seems to utilise this to maximum effect [[spoiler: though in two of his four cases he manipulated other's to do it intentionally the incident with Sakura and Kirei was not his doing and he had intended to kill Kotomine, the final one was where he killed Kiritsugu though it may have been to ensure Irisviels Survival]].

* NoNonsenseNemesis: Kiritsugu is obviously one though in this fic he does not get much time in the limelight. Archer himself has shades of it almost beating Kayneth to death without pausing after Rider's and Lancer's Duel. Though it is averted as Archer is more than willing to let the other person banter for reasons that have not yet been disclosed. [[spoiler: Archer may be genuinely interested in what they have to say]]

* OneHandedZweihander: Archer's sword, Last Tsurugi, IT is stated that Only Archer is strong enough to wield it without any drawbacks.

This is a fic which is a crossover of LightNovel/FateZero[=/=]VideoGame/DirgeOfCerberus[=/=]InfiniteStratos! crossover written by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6135579/Aburg76 Aburg76]]. [[spoiler: Archer is Ichika Orimura from one of the author's other works [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11053725/ Tsviet-of-Steel]]]]

This is a fic which is a crossover of LightNovel/FateZero[=/=]Videogame/{{DirgeOfCerberus}}[=/=]{{InfiniteStratos}}! crossover written by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6135579/Aburg76 Aburg76]]. [[spoiler: Archer is Ichika Orimura from one of the author's other works [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11053725/ Tsviet-of-Steel]]]]

* EvenEvilHasStandards: While arguably not Evil Archer was still a Deepground SOLDIER and an antagonist in his version of DirgeofCerberus. Yet he is enraged and Disgusted by Caster's actions. [[spoiler: Archer despised what Zouken did so much that when he went to save Sakura, he killed everyone in the mansion individually]]. Archer also loathes what Caster is doing.

* [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Proud SOLDIER Race Guy]]: Archer, while he is not boastful of it, he has no shame in his skill or strength, not to mention intellect. He does exhibit BloodKnight tendencies though he is very much able to keep them under control.

* GuileHero: Archer counts as one as he [[PetTheDog pet's the dog]]a little too often to be a ManipulativeBastard. [[spoiler: And he actually has no grand evil scheme in mind either.]]

* HonorBeforeReason: Saber and Lancer most definitely, Rider is next. Archer may or may not have it, though his views on such matters are not fully explained. Though it is possible since he does decide to face Rider's Army without using his strongest Noble Phantasm, whether or Not this is because he is being Pragmatic as Final Phantasm has a [[NecessaryDrawback nasty side effect]] or because in a flash back Archer was able to take on an army and win [[spoiler: [[ChildSoldier as a child]]]] has yet to bee seen. [[spoiler: in his fight against Rider he views it as an excuse others make to justify their actions and what he is doing her is merely respect to fellow warriors]]

* MurderIsTheBestSolution: Many Characters have this [[WellIntentionedExtremist Kiritsugu's]] life was lived by kill one to save ten so on and so forth. Sola-Ui's way of convincing Kayneth is to suggest ''punishing' those who were responsible for his predicament. Archer seems to utilise this to maximum effect [[spoiler: though in two of his four cases he manipulated other's to do it intentionally the incident with Sakura and Kirei was not his doing and he had intended to kill Kotomine, the final one was where he killled Kiritsugu though it may have been to ensure Irisviels Survival]].

* BFS: Archer wields a Sword that is stated to be slightly larger and heavier than the Buster, [[SuperStrength it doesn't even slow him dow.]] [[OneHandedZweihander Archer mainly uses it in one hand]] unless he has decided to [[CurbStompBattle use it to end things quickly.]]

* CheshireCatGrin: Archer gives one to Caster after the latter acuses him of being a monster, cue BadassBoast above.

* ExactWords: This happens when Rin Asks Archer if he knows what the word 'friend' means. Rin is less than impressed

* HonorBeforeReason: Saber and Lancer most definitely, Rider is next. Archer May or may not have it, though his views on such matters are not fully explained. Though it is possible since he does decide to face Rider's Army without using his strongest Noble Phantasm, whether or Not this is because he is being Pragmatic as Final Phantasm has a [[NecessaryDrawback nasty side effect]] or because in a flash back Archer was able to take on an army and win [[spoiler: [[ChildSoldier as a child]]]] has yet to bee seen.

* Sword Beam: Archer like Cloud and Sephiroth is very much capable of doing this though he only did so in the prologue to separate Berserker and Lancer from Saber

** DangerouslyGenreSavvy: could be this As Archer's Discernment of the Poor allows him to read people perfectly. [[spoiler: He uses it to kill off Kiritsugu and Kirei as well as find Waver and Rider's base]].

* GuileHero: Archer counts as one as he [[PetTheDog pet's the dog]] too often to be a ManipulativeBastard.

* MasterSwordsman: Saber and Archer, Lancer is hinted to be one since he can aslo be summoned as Saber. [[spoiler: according to his legends Diarmuid is actually at his best when DualWielding both sword and spear]].
* MurderIstheBestSolution: Many Characters have this [[WellIntentionedExtremist Kiritsugu's]] life was lived by kill one to save ten so on and so forth. Sola-Ui's way of convincing Kayneth is to suggest ''punishing' those who were responsible for his predicament. Archer seems to utilise this to maximuim effect [[spoiler: though in two of his four cases he manipulated other's to do it intentionally the incident with Sakura and Kirei was not his doing and he had intended to kill Kotomine, the final one was where he killled Kiritsugu though it may have been to ensure Irisviels Survival]].
* NiceGuy: Rider and Lancer obviously.

* TheStarscream: Perhaps a more heroic example as Tokiomi is not BigBad, but Archer is intending to take him down if Tokiomi orders him to kill himself.

* TookALevelInKindness: Archer here is far more sympathetic or tolerable here than he was in [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11053725/ Tsviet-of-Steel]]. This may be due to some off screen CharacterDevelopment yet to happen in that fic. [[spoiler: flashbacks show that Archer may have been like that in Deepground as well, so it can be assumed that Archer's behavior in Tsviet of Steel may have something to do with the fact that [[TrueCompanions Nero]] [[DiedInYourArmsTonight died in his arms in the first chapter.]] Also it could be due to SurvivorsGuilt or ILetGwenStacyDie, most likely a combination of these three. The fact that the IS pilots were responsible for it doesn't help.]]

* WouldHurtAChild: Caster and his Master Ryuunosuke like cannon along with Zouken. Kirei has a shade of this when Sakura stands in front of him and Kariya, [[spoiler: to Kirei's credit he does ask her to step aside.]] And then there's Archer when he killed Shiniji [[spoiler: averted it seems that Shinnji was a special case as Archer goes out of his way to save the Children kidnapped by Caster and Ryuunosuke, even crying when he, Waver and Rider destroy said lair.]]

* ImplausibleFencingPowers: Saber and Archer, though Archer is said to be better than the Arturia. They are Heroic SPirits so it is not reall implausible .

* {{Badass}}" All the Servants, [[spoiler: Archer's flashback to his fight with Cloud shows him parrying Omnislash V6 and then countering the final strike]].

* BladeSpam: Archer is the only Servant Shown to be capable of this yet he rarely employs it. [[spoiler: Archer in the firsst few chapters indirectly said that he would make Tokiomi [[EarnYourHappyEnding work for his victory]]]].

* SlasherSmile: Caster and Ryuunosuke give many of these, Archer himself may have given one when he saw Rider's Ionian Hetairoi, though he didn't bare his teeth.
* Sword Beam: Archer like Cloud and Sephiroth is very much capable of doing this though he only did so in the prologue to sepearate Berserker and Lancer from Saber

* TookALevelInKindness: Archer here is far more sympathetic or tolerable here than he was in [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11053725/ Tsviet-of-Steel]]. This may be due to some off screen CharacterDevelopment yet yo happen in that fic. [[spoiler: flashbacks show that Archer may have been like that in Deepground as well, so it can be assumed that Archer's behavior in Tsviet of Steel may have something to do with the fact that [[TrueCompanions Nero]] [[DiedInYourArmsTonight died in his arms in the first chapter.]] Also it could be due to SurvivorsGuilt or ILetGwenStacyDie, most likely a combination of these three. The fact that the IS pilots were responsible for it doesn't help.]]

This is a fic which is a crossover of VisualNovel/FateStayNight[=/=]Videogame/{{DirgeOfCerberus}}[=/=]{{InfiniteStratos}}! crossover written by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6135579/Aburg76 Aburg76]]. [[spoiler: Archer is Ichika Orimura from one of the author's other works [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11053725/ Tsviet-of-Steel]]]]

* CleanCut: Saber and Archer do this in the battle against Caster. [spoiler: Archers turns into a BladeSpam when he decides to finally stop going easy on everyone.]]

* ImplausibleFencingPowers: Saber and Archer, though Archer is said to be better than the Arturia. They are Heroic SPirits so it is not reall impluasable .

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Archer most definitely as this trope defines some of his actions rather well. Emphasis on the Jerk part when he extracts Kariya's Crest Worms and then ripped the man's useless eye out without warning. Still he did just save Sakura and expel the Crest Worms from her ensuring that she would feel no pain. [[spoiler: also goes out of his way to save the children Caster and his Master kidnapped.]]

* SlasherSmile: Caster and Ryuunosuke give many of these, Archer himself may have given one when he saw Rider's Ionian Hetairoi

* ExactWords: This happens when Rin Asks Archer if he knows what the word 'freind' means. Rin is less than impressed

-->'''Archer''': To your second question the Term Freindship can be likened to words sympathy, honesty, altruism, mutual understanding and compassion. It can also mean the enjoyment each other's company, taunt and the ability to be one's self. Expressing one's feelings and to be able to make mistakes without fear of judgement of the other person.

* ImprobableAimingSkills: Archer, he is able to right off the bat strike Kayneth in the first chapter from hearing Kayneth's voice alone. More impressive when you realise that like in cannon Kayneth was using a Spell to [[{{Ventriloquism}} throw his voice]].

* BigNo: Caster when he see's Archer with his two white wings mistakes him for an actual Angel and goes off on a [[VillainousBSOD Rant]]
* BlueAndOrangeMorality: Arhcer seems to possess this. WordOfGod his allignement from his parameters in the first Chaoter that he is both LawfulEvil and LawfulGood. His actions throughout the course of the fic seem to point in this direction.

* HonorBeforeReason: Saber and Lancer most definitely, Rider is next. Archer May or may not have it, though his views on such matters are not fully explained. Though it is possible since he does decide to face Rider's Army without using his strongest Noble Phantasm, whether or Not this is because he is being Pragmatic as Final Phantasm has a [[NecessaryDrawback nasty side effect]] or because in his Flash Back he can take on an army and win has yet to bee seen.

* NoSympathy: Archer mainly to most people. [[spoiler: Subverted he does feel it, he just doesn't understand or ever show it. A lot of the things Archer says and does make more sense if you know he is a man with sympathy who does not realize he has it]]

* OneManArmy: All the Servants notably Archer again as in his flashbacks he took down three hundred Deep Ground SOLDIERS [[{{Badass}} with his bare hands in under a minute]]. Also his reaction to Rider's Ionian Hetairoi is to [[SlasherSmile smile]].

** NotSoStoic: Saber has her moments like she does in cannon, Archer on hi part does not though other people do imagine him smirking or scowling at them though they put this down as just a trick of the light.

* WorthyOpponent: Archer considers Rider as this when he hears about Rider's wish. Iskander returns the sentiment. In Chapter 15 Archer says that he recognizes Rider as his equal. This is a Big thing considering that while Archer is not arrogant he is not humble either
* WouldHurtAChild: Caster and his Master Ryuunosuke like cannon along with Zouken. Kirei has a shade of this when Sakura stands infront of him and Kariya [[spoiler: to his credit he does ask her to step aside.]] And then there's Archer when he killed Shiniji [[spoiler: averted it seems that Shinnji was a special case as Archer goes out of his way to save the Children kidnapped by Caster and Ryuunosuke, even crying when he, Waver and Rider destroy said lair.]]

* HonorBeforeReason: Saber and Lancer most definitely, Rider is next. Archer May or may not have it, though his views on such matters are not fully explained. Though it is possible since he does decide to face Rider's Army without using his strongest Noble Phantasm, whether or Not this is because he is being Pragmatic as Final Phantasm has a nasty side effect

* AntiHero: Played straight with Archer due to his actions [[spoiler: burning down the Matou Residence and killing all inside except Sakura]] then there's how he save's Rin from [[TheSociopath Ryuunosuke]] [[spoiler: cutting of his arm while breaking an entrance]]. Archer himself can come across as a NobleDemon or a ByronicHero. He does have shades of SerialKillerKiller when dealing with Caster and Ryuunosuke

* ButForMeItWasTuesday: Diarmuid o'Dyna, First Spear of the Knights of Fianna a Legendary Hero in Gaelic myth, Lancelot du Lac, greatest champion of King Arthur. Separately these Heroic SPirits would hard press any foe, together it would be near impossible to best both of them or even survive. Arhcer simply subdues them with all the effort it takes for one to subconsciously blink.

* NoSympathy: Archer mainly to most people [[spoiler: Averted he does feel it, he just doesn't understand or ever show it. A lot of the things Archer says and does make more sense if you know he is a man with sympathy who does not realize he has it]]
* OneWingedAngel: In theory Archer like Angeal can absorb thetraits of those he makes into his copies, Just that Archer doesn't see the reason for it, As a Deepground SOLDIER Archer does not believe in taking shortcuts like that to growing stronger.

* RedBaron: every Servant here has one.
* ShoutOut: Archer informed Lancer of Angeal's view on Honour.
-->'''Archer''': I knew of a ceartain individual who once said that honour can be quite the burden at times.
** [[spoiler: Archer's most powerful Noble Phantasm is called Final Phantasm]]

** BrokenAce: Still given the fact that he is from Deepground Archer is this as he suffers from a LackOfEmpathy though that is arguably averted as Archer does feel he just is just incapable of understanding it. [[spoiler: he cries for the children who were killed by Caster though he does ask if it there is a leak in the ceiling, [[MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold clearly he does not know that he shed a tear for them]]

* BigNo: Caster when he see's Archer with his two white wings mistakes him for an actual Angel and goes off on a {{Rant VillainousBSOD]}

* BigNo: Caster when he see's Archer with his two white wings mistakes him for an actual Angel and goes off on a [[Rant VillainousBSOD]]

-->'''Archer''': To your second question the Term Freindship can be likened to words sympathy, honesty, altruism, mutual understanding and compassion. It can also mean the enjoyment each other's company, taunt and the abbility to be one's self. Expressing one's feelings and to be able to make mistakes without fear of judgement of the other person.

* FriendToAllChildren: Archer, he goes out of his way to hinder Caster's actions, even Killing Zouken to Save Sakura. {[[spoiler: Shinji seems to be an exception]].

* TokenEvilTeammate: Archer is this when he teams up with Rider, Lancer and Saber to take down Caster who had bound himself to the [[EldritchAbomination Outsider]]

** BrokenAce: Still given the fact that he is from Deepground Archer is this as he suffers from a LackOfEmpathy though that is arguably averted as Archer does feel he just is just incapable of understanding it. [spoiler: he cries for the children who were killed by Caster though he does ask if it there is a leak in the ceiling, [[MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold clearly he does not know that he shed a tear for them]]

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Archer most definitely as this trope defines some of his actions rather well. Emphasis on the Jerk part when he extracts Kariya's Crest Worms and then ripped the man's useless eye out without warning. Still he did just save Sakura and expel the Crest Worms from her ensuring that she would feel no pain. [[spoiler: also goes out of his way to save the Children caster and his Master kidnapped.]]

-->'''Archer''': Indeed, If I am a Monster by Your Standards. But Why should I apologize for being one? [[FreudianExcuse No one ever apologised for making me into one]].

* NoSympathy: Archer mainly to most people [[spoiler: Averted he does feel it, he just doesn't understand or ever show it]]

CharacterDevelopment: Notably Irisviel, Kariya and Sakura though Tokiomi does get some as well. Waver as per cannon receives some. [[spoiler: Archer warns Tokiomi what might happen if Waver Grew a Spine in the first two Chapters]]. Lancer also notably gets some leading him to do something he didn't do in cannon.

RedBaron: every Servant here has one.

* SlasherSmile: Caster and Ryuunosuke give many of these, Archer himself may have given one when he saw Rider's Ionian Hetairoi

* WorthyOpponent: Archer considers Rider as this when he hears about Rider's wish. Iskander returns the sentiment. In Chapter 15 Archer says that he recognizes Rider as his equal. This is a Big thing considering that while Archer is not arrogant he is not humble either