History Pantheon / GameModes

* Portfolio: AloofAlly, [[BodyguardingABadass Bodyguarding Leon Kennedy]], [[ChineseGirl Chinese-American Girl]], ChronicBackstabbingDisorder[=/=]HeelFaceRevolvingDoor, [[DefrostingIceQueen Warms Up To Others]], FemmeFataleSpy, IWorkAlone, [[Main/MoreDeadlyThanTheMale Deadlier Than Several Men Including Bioweapons]], [[TheStraightandArrowPath Mainly Uses Crossbows]]

** Sleeping Beauty: [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Princess Aurora]], [[Pantheon/IntrovertFlaws Kumbhakarna]], [[Pantheon/{{Locations}} Snorlax]], [[Pantheon/DreamsAndNightmares NiGHTS, Haruto Tsukishiro]], [[Pantheon/{{Fairies}} Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]]

* Complicated Relationship: [[Pantheon/SoldierArchetypes Zero (Drakengard 3)]], [[Pantheon/NonVehicularTravel Wander]] (Especially in Jack's case), [[Pantheon/BloodAndGore Kohtal Kahn]]

** As her climatic battle with [=M4A1=] took place in such a field of flowers it has naturally earned comparisons towards an individual known as the Boss. While not based on her (that honor belongs to another person, complete with comparisons her protege [[Pantheon/SoldierArchetypes Big Boss]]) Isomer Black does still have some similarities to take note of besides the set piece. For one, there's the fact they're both very loyal to their respective sides despite being screwed over by them. There's also their attempted SuicideByCop to get what they want which in the Boss' case is to fulfill her mission set by the United States even if it meant her name being run into a ground as a traitor. Then there's the fact their final wish's set in the fight being fulfilled differently by others though at least with [=M4A1=] it turned out alright. The Boss' with her protege Big Boss and many others? [[UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom Not so much]]. For that, Isomer Black can't help but pity how her dream of a unified world was constantly twisted into something terrible.

** Thumbelina: [[Pantheon/VillainousAttitude Lezard Valeth]], [[Pantheon/InfatuationAndObsession Gideon Graves]], [[Pantheon/ExtrovertFlaws Father Elijah]]

* Alignment: LawfulNeutral under [=YoRHa=] Command or near [=2B=]; ChaoticNeutral acting on his own thoughts; [[spoiler:probably some degree of Good now]]
* Portfolio: RidiculouslyHumanRobots, [[{{Brainwashed}} Hacking Enemies to Subjugate]], BodySurf, [[RemoteBody Remote Control]], [[StuffBlowingUp and Detonate]], [[WeakButSkilled Hacked Himself to Fight Via]] {{Telekinesis}}, BloodKnight, NiceGuy, AWolfInSheepsClothing, [[FantasticRacism Racist Towards Machines]], ConstantlyCurious [[CuriosityIsACrapShoot Until He Learns Things]] [[AwfulTruth He Wishes He Hadn't]], SquishyWizard, RoaringRampageOfRevenge, [[spoiler:[[MultipleEndings In the End is Either Defeated by A2]], [[IChooseToStay Chooses to Stay on Earth]], [[BrainUploading or Leaves on The Ark]]]], [[FatalFlaw Overly Curious and Overconfident]], [[SingleTargetSexuality Has Eyes Only For 2B]]
* Domain: Technology, Light, Hacking, Recon

* Allies:
** The Automata Unit: '''[[Pantheon/OtherEmotions 2B]]''', [[Pantheon/BossFightsAToM Epsilon (Mega Man)]], [[Pantheon/{{Storytelling}} ICEY]], [[Pantheon/{{Challenge}} Quote and Curly Brace]]
** Liberion Arcadia: [[Pantheon/FightingMindsets The Four Guardians]], [[Pantheon/GameMechanics Ciel]], [[Pantheon/PositiveReaction Green Biker Dude]], [[Pantheon/{{Psyches}} Lambda-11]]
** Others: '''[[Pantheon/{{Twins}} Devola and Popola]]''', [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas EDI, Rotom]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities Samaritan, Bastion, Zenyatta]], [[Pantheon/RobotsAndAutomata KOS-MOS, Jenny Wakeman/XJ-9, Bladewolf]], [[Pantheon/{{Machinery}} GIR]], [[Pantheon/TimePlacement Aigis, Labrys]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryTechnology Optimus]] [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Prime]], [[Pantheon/{{Science}} Dexter]], [[Pantheon/OpposingFate Miharu Rokujou]]
* Rivals: most good-aligned hackers (especially [[Pantheon/TechnologicalExperts Aiden Pearce, DedSec San Francisco Chapter]], [[Pantheon/ScientistsAndGeniuses Bentley Turtle]], and [[Pantheon/GameDesign Iji Kataiser]]), [[Pantheon/FacialAttributes Tali'zorah]], [[Pantheon/MentalismOther Legion]], [[Pantheon/MindControl Jack Ryan]], [[Pantheon/{{Superheroism}} Bruce Wayne/Batman]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Peter Parker]]/[[Pantheon/{{Unpopularity}} Spider-Man]], [[Pantheon/CyberneticsAndEnhancements Victor Stone/Cyborg]], [[Pantheon/{{Headwear}} Futaba Sakura]]
* Enemies: All enemies of [=2B=], [[Pantheon/TechnologicalExperts Sombra]] [[Pantheon/CapesAndCoats and]] [[Pantheon/{{Firearms}} all]] [[Pantheon/FightingMoves of]] [[Pantheon/BodyParts Tal]][[Pantheon/VillainousAppearances on]], [[Pantheon/CyberneticsAndEnhancements Dr. Gero, Cybermen, Soundwave, The Vex]], [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas Samaritan, SHODAN, Love Machine]], [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Dr. Nefarious, Gigan, Omega, Freddy Fazbear]], [[Pantheon/TimePlacement Sentinels]], [[Pantheon/LifeAndCreation Ce]][[Pantheon/GeneticEngineering ll]], [[Pantheon/SourcesOfInformation Metatron]], [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sigma]], [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Lumine]], [[Pantheon/VillainousArchetypes Copy X, Ultron]], [[Pantheon/VillainousRoles Prometheus and Pandora]], [[Pantheon/ReligionAndFaith Kiara Sesshouin]], [[Pantheon/ObsceneActions the Infested]], [[Pantheon/BusinessesAndCorporations the Corpus]], [[Pantheon/GeneticEngineering Cell]], [[Pantheon/ComplexSymbolism Zonda and the Seven]] (especially Teseo)
* Conflicting Opinions: [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Grey Goo]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities Repliforce]], [[Pantheon/{{Psyches}} Clu]]
* Special Relationship: '''[[Pantheon/CharacterActions A2]]'''
* [[LoadingScreen LOADING – Booting System...Commencing System Check...All Systems Green]]. Model Unit No.9 Type S was a [=YoRHa=] unit designed for scanning capabilities against machine lifeforms for the "Glory of Mankind", though he eventually managed to hack himself to be able to participate in combat. He was already in the Pantheon thanks to [[spoiler:the Court of the Gods retrieving him, [=A2=], and 2B.]] [[spoiler:His partner's ascension was why they were even here at all.]]
** Reviewing his fighting style (with the help of input from 2B), the Court decided to choose him for HackYourEnemy and HackingMinigame, since that's what he does and what he's best known for.
** [[spoiler:9S's memories have been retrieved from Machine Lifeform Ark]] in the timeline where [[spoiler:he finally slew [=A2=] ([[MutualKill and himself in the process)]]]], and his body was delivered to his new temple (well, one of them since he has two) and was guarded in case the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfMachines decide to make a move to nab him. 2B in particular stayed by his side the entire time.
** Upon waking up, she was the first person 9S would see. Given everything they've been through, [[spoiler:and what 2B had been hiding from 9S all this time]], they both felt very awkward around each other. After giving 9S a rundown on the Pantheon (as well as the fact that there are humans here, since it would be unavoidable for him to meet them), everybody else left to give the two [=YoRHa=] androids some time alone, [[LeaveTheTwoLovebirdsAlone further enforced by]] Aigis and Curly Brace.
** Once their alone time was over, 9S has opted to join Liberion Arcadia in opposition to the Grand United Alliance of Machines. With humanity finally present to protect, he will not allow their plans to come to pass. His stint [[spoiler:to destroy all traces of humanity's records]] after [[spoiler:[=A2=]'s first murder of 2B]] was just a rampage to end his own pain.
** As a hacker, he's also been invited to the White Hats. While he's turned it down, prefering to remain by 2B's side, he sometimes works with them when there's a collaboration or when members of it are in the area.
* Was very pissed when he heard Cell had tried to [[TheAssimilator consume]] 2B and is always ready to throw down against him if need be.
* Seemed rather pleased with the news about the resistance models Devola and Popola having finally ascended into the Pantheon since without their help [[spoiler: and sacrifice]] 9S wouldn't have made it deep into the tower in order to stop the machine lifeforms from destroying the moon server.
* Having been a victim of the Logic Virus [[spoiler:requiring a MercyKill from [=2B=] the first time around, and then needing to be taken down by [=A2=] the second time around]], 9S truly loathes malevolent programs like the MCP, XANA, or Sigma. All three deities seek out this android to infect and control for their own ambitions of creating a "mechanical revolution" in the Pantheon. The same goes for the Infested, who tried doing something similar to [=2B=]'s mainframe.
** That said, there are those [[{{Headscratchers}} who wonder why]] [[spoiler:Pod 042 didn't notify Pod 153 of [=2B=]'s predicament, who in turn would inform [=9S=] to [[WeCouldHaveAvoidedAllThisPlot avoid all the drama that followed]] in the first place]].
** He's annoyed in particular by the Sigma Virus, which has constantly tried to infect 9S, only to lose to his hacking skills each time. 9S even stated to the Maverick's face that if he can't survive as a single entity after being dispersed into space on the moon, then there was no way he could infect him, unlike the superior and ever-evolving Machine Network in his own world.
** Another enemy he's made it personal to take down are the Vex, who have caught wind of Liberion Arcadia, and while not necessarily on their top priorities (they're mostly a reactive force) they are certainly high up there. 9S once tried hacking into some of their structures in the House of Technology for the myriad of data they accumulated to give Liberion Arcadia some sort of edge over them. Instead, he was met with [[BerserkButton very hostile resistance]] from the Vex, who wanted to trap him within their networks. Luckily, though, he was bailed out by his fellow LA members before they managed to do so. While being trapped isn't irreversible, [[YearInsideHourOutside it would've been a lot more of an ordeal on 9S's part]].
** Yet another foe of LA (and the GUAM) are the Corpus. When not trying to profit off of the Pantheon's conflicts between the Alliances, they're also trying to get their hands on the many robots in the Pantheon to further improve and develop more [[MechaMooks Corpus Proxies]]. But thanks to 9S's inclusion in the group they are now able to better counter and retaliate against them. He tends to lament how surprisingly easy is for him to breach their firewalls. Still, Epsilon has been pleased at his exploits thus far, working with 2B to build a strategy around both [=YoRHa=] droids' abilities.
* Still has a lingering mistrust for non-human-looking machines and has such still has more problems being cordial around bots like [[Pantheon/{{Duels}} Gamma]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryAndWarfare Optimus Prime]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities Bastion and Bender]] than humanoid ones like [[Pantheon/HairColor Alisa]], [[Pantheon/OtherPowers Mega Man]], and [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Astro Boy]]. As for those who straddle the line (being humanoid but their outer appearance is clearly mechanical) such as [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Jenny Wakeman]], [[Pantheon/AirBasedTravel EDI]], and [[Pantheon/PeopleOfFaith Zenyatta]], he's more conflicted with himself in those cases. That said, as he's managed to form cordial relationships with [[MySpeciesDothProtestTooMuch Pascal]], he's able to be friends with the former category. The Nepalese Omnic has dedicated some time in helping him in this matter, as has the Autobot leader.
** As for the GUAM, he has no problems with taking them down, especially since [[spoiler:unlike the machine lifeforms of his world, they don't have the same cores as androids like him and 2B]].
* In regards to hackers, on top of occasional hacker duels with the White Hats ([[NoodleIncident and after a counter from the]] [[Pantheon/{{Thieves}} Phantom Thieves of Hearts]] [[NoodleIncident in response to a hack he did against Futaba's Persona]], which he thought in hindsight was supposed to be impossible), on top of his list is the one named Sombra after a skirmish against Talon where she attempted to hack Liberion Arcadia's members, especially when she managed to tag 2B in a vulnerable moment. He responded to that by hacking ''her'' suit and all its gadgetry, rendering her helpless. He boasted about hacking better systems from dumber machines as he was about to apprehend her, but her compatriots managed to rescue her, and the last thing he remembered from the fight was getting torn apart by a punch (from Doomfist as he was later told).
* Is conflicted on the nature of the Grey Goo, as he learned via hacking what their objective is [[spoiler:concerning the Silent Ones]], but due to posing as a danger due to consuming everything they can, stands against them.
** He is likewise baffled by the Repliforce choosing to become independent of humanity, when serving them is something androidkind is supposed to relish in. The fact that they were manipulated as pawns by Sigma doesn't help.
* In regards to his emotions in turmoil due to everything he's been through (even attempting to just shut down once before), seeing it negatively affect his performance, it was decided he needed help in setting himself straight. Labrys then had an idea: she would will take him to the TV World so he can face his suppressed self. 2B was skeptical of this idea, to which Labrys recounted ''her'' time in that place and the events of the P-1 Grand Prix; if ''she'' can have a Shadow in there despite being a machine, then so can 9S. Eventually, a trip was arranged, with Labrys in the lead, and accompanying her were her sister Aigis, Fuuka (for MissionControl; Rise was holding a concert, and Futaba still hasn't forgiven 9S for what he did to her), and [[Pantheon/TimePlacement the rest of S.E.E.S.]] (being organics, they won't be susceptible to 9S's hacking if his Shadow has the same abilities). 2B also insisted in coming along despite the chances of ''her'' Shadow showing up, given her own set of issues [[spoiler:like living with having to kill 9S several times before]].
** However, upon reaching the final room, they encountered not only Shadow 9S, but Shadow 2B as well[[labelnote:*]]it seemed that the dungeon they entered was both of theirs rather than just 9S's[[/labelnote]]. Of course, with everything they've yet to confess to one another, the Shadows spilled every bean there was left to spill, causing a lot of emotional trauma from the [=YoRHa=] androids, and the standard phase of denial. [[Pantheon/TimePlacement Junpei]] [[OhCrap voiced the group's collective dread on in the face of]] ''[[OhCrap two]]'' [[OhCrap berserk Shadows]], [[ThisIsGonnaSuck especially those of powerful androids such as 2B and 9S]] (though some hid it a lot better than most).
** The battle was a grueling one, thankfully mitigated by Pods 042 and 153 electing to assist thanks to their Programs. Somewhere along the way, though, Shadow 9S hacked Labrys, [[spoiler:which only made Shadow Labrys come to the fore to beat the shit out of him. Thankfully, she just ignored the rest of S.E.E.S. as she did so. Despite that,]] the battle was still very tough. Eventually, the group prevailed and took down the [=YoRHa=] androids' Shadows, [[spoiler:Shadow Labrys shortly returning control to her other self]].
** Now that every important secret of theirs has been brought to light, with encouragement from Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapons, 9S and 2B were able to come to terms with their own and each other's actions back in their world. And their rewards for this (aside from their experiences, combat and otherwise) were... a pair of glowing Persona cards and nothing more. Labrys was a little disappointed with that, as it meant Persona-acquisition was no longer a guarantee like the TV World 'back home', but 2B and 9S have expressed their gratitude for this trip.
* Though easily infatuated with the female sex, 9S loves 2B beyond anything. This attraction is inherent in all No. 9's and No. 2's, such as 9H and 2B's SpearCounterpart 2D [[spoiler:who is in reality her sibling as a 2E Unit (No.2 Type E)]]. He's even made a sort-of connection with Miharu over how they'll do ''anything'' for their beloved (Yoite for Miharu and 2B for 9S) and how pissed they would be if their beloved got hurt.
** For what it's worth, 2B has a tendency to [[ClingyJealousGirl be jealous]] whenever he's been close with another female. This now includes his friendship with Fairy Leviathan. 9S hacked the Court of the Gods' systems to help Harpuia's sister ascend to the Pantheon in order to bring all Four Guardians together as part of the team, but Leviathan soon found him a kindred spirit because of his hacking, which is even more effective than what she and Phantom are capable of.
* When he heard about A2 ascending to the Pantheon, 9S was incensed, immediately going after her temple to strike her down [[spoiler:and avenge 2B]]. However, 2B would be the one to step in not too long into things to break up the fight that ensued.
--> '''9S''': Why are you protecting her?! [[spoiler:She killed you!]]
--> '''2B''': [[spoiler:I asked her to kill me!]]
--> '''9S''': ''(stops and sputters)'' W-w-what?
--> '''2B''': By the time I reached her, [[spoiler:I was already infected by the Logic Virus, and was in its advanced stages. It was already too late to save me, even for you, and I didn't want to hurt you or anyone else.]]
--> '''A2''': I just happened to be in the area, and was the only one who can listen to her words. I'm still not sure why I heeded her request, though.
** Knowing the truth, 9S let go of this particular grudge with A2 and now can stand to be around her without coming to blows, but things are still naturally tense given the entire nature of their relationship. Aside from first encountering her as a wanted target of [=YoRHa=], [[spoiler:she's had to cut several versions of both him and 2B down in the past]]. To keep this tension at bay, the Attacker prefers to keep her distance from 9S as well as 2B most of the time, and so won't fully commit to any group they're in despite fighting for the same goals.
* His other temple is found in the House of [[Pantheon/TechnologicalOccupations Technology]].

* Enemies: all evil gods in the House of Pantheon/HatredAndRancor and all members in the GUAE, '''[[Pantheon/NarrativeObjects Vex]]'''

** Others: '''[[Pantheon/{{Twins}} Devola and Popola]]''', [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas EDI, Rotom]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities Samaritan, Bastion, Zenyatta]], [[Pantheon/RobotsAndAutomata KOS-MOS, Jenny Wakeman/XJ-9, Bladewolf]], [[Pantheon/{{Machinery}} GIR]], [[Pantheon/TimePlacement Aigis]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryTechnology Optimus]] [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Prime]], [[Pantheon/{{Science}} Dexter]], [[Pantheon/OpposingFate Miharu Rokujou]]
* Rivals: most of the Pantheon/GUAGWhiteHats (especially [[Pantheon/TechnologicalExperts Aiden Pearce, DedSec San Francisco Chapter]], [[Pantheon/ScientistsAndGeniuses Bentley Turtle]], and [[Pantheon/GameDesign Iji Kataiser]]), [[Pantheon/FacialAttributes Tali'zorah]], [[Pantheon/MentalismOther Legion]], [[VideoGame/Bioshock1 Jack Ryan]], [[Pantheon/HeroicArchetypes Bruce Wayne/Batman]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Peter Parker]]/[[Pantheon/{{Unpopularity}} Spider-Man]], [[Pantheon/CyberneticsAndEnhancements Victor Stone/Cyborg]], [[Pantheon/{{Headwear}} Futaba Sakura]]
* Enemies: All enemies of [=2B=], [[Pantheon/TechnologicalExperts Sombra]] [[Pantheon/CapesAndCoats and]] [[Pantheon/{{Firearms}} all]] [[Pantheon/FightingMoves of]] [[Pantheon/BodyParts Tal]][[Pantheon/VillainousAppearances on]], [[Pantheon/CyberneticsAndEnhancements Dr. Gero, Cybermen, Soundwave, The Vex]], [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas Samaritan, SHODAN, Love Machine]], [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Dr. Nefarious, Gigan, Omega, Freddy Fazbear]], [[Pantheon/TimePlacement Sentinel]], [[Pantheon/LifeAndCreation Ce]][[Pantheon/GeneticEngineering ll]], [[Pantheon/SourcesOfInformation Metatron]], [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sigma]], [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Lumine]], [[Pantheon/VillainousArchetypes Copy X, Ultron]], [[Pantheon/VillainousRoles Prometheus and Pandora]], [[Pantheon/ReligionAndFaith Kiara Sesshouin]], [[Pantheon/ObsceneActions the Infested]], [[Pantheon/BusinessesAndCorporations the Corpus]], [[Pantheon/GeneticEngineering Cell]], [[Pantheon/ComplexSymbolism Zonda and the Seven]] (especially Teseo)

* Still has a lingering mistrust for non-human-looking machines and has such still has more problems being cordial around bots like [[Pantheon/{{Duels}} Gamma]], [[Pantheon/{{War}} Optimus Prime]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities Bastion and Bender]] than humanoid ones like [[Pantheon/HairColor Alisa]], [[Pantheon/OtherPowers Mega Man]], and [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Astro Boy]]. As for those who straddle the line (being humanoid but their outer appearance is clearly mechanical) such as [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Jenny Wakeman]], [[Pantheon/AirBasedTravel EDI]], and [[Pantheon/PeopleOfFaith Zenyatta]], he's more conflicted with himself in those cases. That said, as he's managed to form cordial relationships with [[MySpeciesDothProtestTooMuch Pascal]], he's able to be friends with the former category. The Nepalese Omnic has dedicated some time in helping him in this matter, as has the Autobot leader.

** Richtofen: '''[[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas Ludvig Maxis]]''','''[[Pantheon/{{Gameplay}} Samantha Maxis]]''', Most of the gods allied with the other three survivors, The House of Pantheon/{{Beast}}, Any good-aligned German in general.

** Doctor Richtofen has a collection of stuffed animals with particular strange expressions. It was later revealed that these animals were alvie before Richtofen brutally murdered them and they remained with that pained expression ever since their death. This in turn made Richtofen enemies with the entire House of Pantheon/{{Beast}}