E.S. Asher
- Not to be confused with Ashera, a hero from Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
| E.S. Asher | |
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| Mech | E.S. |
| Pilot | Jr. Canaan (Miltian Conflict) |
| Co-pilot(s) | chaos Jin Shion Ziggy |
| Height | 15.12m[1] |
| Dry Weight | 21.5t[1] |
| Weaponry | Shield Lancer, Gatling Gun, Pile Bunker, Shotgun, Bazooka, Grenade Rifle, Missiles |
| Manufacturer | Vector Industries |
| Engine | Vessel of Anima Erde Kaiser engine (Auxiliary power) |
| Designer | CHOCO |
| Appearances | Xenosaga Episode II Xenosaga Episode III Xenosaga I & II |
E.S. Asher is a playable E.S. unit that appears in the Xenosaga series. It is primarily used by Jr..
Description[edit]
E.S. Asher is an adaptable E.S. that is capable of both ground and air combat. It is initially equipped with a Shield Lancer and gatling gun. It is later specifically customized for Jr.'s use, and is capable of wielding a variety of weapons. Additionally, it is later installed with the Erde Kaiser power generator by the Professor as an auxiliary unit which is also equipped with a self-destruct device to keep its secrets protected.
Story[edit]
Miltian Conflict[edit]
Asher was provided for use by chaos and Canaan, during the height of the Miltian Conflict. They were sent by Helmer down to Old Miltia to retrieve the U.R.T.V.s that were there. The two of them descend to Old Miltia in Asher, fighting off U-TIC forces along the way. They travel the streets of the city in it, but its left arm was blown off by out of control Federation A.M.W.S.s despite broadcasting an emergency IFF to them but were saved by Jin (who received the IFF) in his A.M.W.S. and decides to abandon it and travel on foot, with Jin. After the duel between Jin and Margulis, chaos and Canaan return to Asher and recover Rubedo and a heavily wounded Nigredo. At some point after the Miltian Conflict, Asher's left arm was replaced.
Episode II[edit]
In the present day, Canaan uses Asher to fight off Pellegri in her E.S. Issachar when she and her subordinates try to capture MOMO on Second Miltia. The two crafts have a strange reaction to each other when interacting. Asher is used by Jr. in the present day, with several other individuals acting as the co-pilot. Towards the end of the game, Jr. departs in the craft in order to head into the Space-Time Anomaly to take on Albedo.
Episode III[edit]
Jr. continues to pilot the Asher during Episode III, with chaos acting as the sole co-pilot. Asher is then fitted with the Erde Kaiser engine crafted by the Professor that is capable of allowing the E.S. to operate normally without a Vessel of Anima. It loses its Vessel of Anima at the Underground Ruins and is damaged by Joshua when Zarathustra goes out of control with its left arm being assimilated into Joshua. Though the Erde Kaiser auxiliary unit, Asher restarts itself after is Vessels of Anima disappear with the Zohar in the final chapter of the game with Jin piloting it to ferry the party back to the surface before going back to assist KOS-MOS, chaos, and Nephilim in their task of sending Michtam to Lost Jerusalem. During the skirmish, Jin activates the auxiliary unit's self-destruct system from a Connection Gear to destroy a Ashmed Bapuz.
As a playable E.S.[edit]
Episode II[edit]
- Main article: E.S. Asher/Gameplay (XS2)
Episode III[edit]
- Main article: E.S. Asher/Gameplay (XS3)
Xenosaga I & II[edit]
- Main article: E.S. Asher/Gameplay (XS1&2)
Lore[edit]
- E.S. Asher's model number is VXA-0004, code-named "Antler".[2]
Database[edit]
Episode III
E.S. Asher
chaos and Jr.'s unit.
chaos and Jr.'s unit. Customized for Jr.'s use. A versatile unit capable of handling both ground and air combat, it is prepared with weaponry that can handle all aspects of battle.
It is equipped with the Erde Kaiser's generator as an auxiliary unit. Through auxiliary, the generator--originally fully tuned to operate the Erde Kaiser--outputs a ludicrous amount of power; enough to operate all weaponry trouble-free at full spec without a Vessel of anima.
As it escaped from Zarathustra, the Asher restarted itself through this generator--despite having lost its Vessel of Anima. The generator is also outfitted with as self-destruct device to keep its secrets protected.
Trivia[edit]
- Early concept art of Asher has it code-named "Baltholomei", likely after the Xenogears character Bartholomew Fatima.[3]
- The title screen of Xenosaga Episode II depicts Asher being constructed in an unknown facility.
- The Episode II model of Asher in Xenosaga Episode III has red trims instead of yellow trims in Episode II.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
E.S. Asher in Episode II.
Jr. and E.S. Asher in Episode II.
E.S. Asher in Episode III.
Episode II[edit]
Screenshots[edit]
E.S. Asher prepares to take off.
E.S. Asher during the Miltian Conflict.
E.S. Asher on Second Miltia.
E.S. Asher and E.S. Issachar frozen after their Vessels of Anima react to each other.
Shelley working on E.S. Asher.
E.S. Asher with E.S. Zebulun.
Asher with E.S. Dinah and E.S. Zebulun.
E.S.s Asher, Dinah, and Zebulun confronts Issachar.
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Models[edit]
E.S. Asher's model.
E.S. Asher in combat stance.
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Episode III[edit]
Screenshots[edit]
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Models[edit]
E.S. Asher's model.
E.S. Asher's Episode II model.
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Xenosaga I & II[edit]
E.S. Asher's sprite.
References[edit]
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A.M.W.S., E.S. and other mechs in Xenosaga
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| Playable | Asher • Dinah • Reuben • Zebulun |
| U-TIC Organization and Ormus | Gad • Issachar • Joseph • Levi • Pilum • Scutum |
| Testament | Dan • Joshua • Judah • Naphtali • Simeon |
| Omega | Proto Ω (Ω Res Novae • Ω Metempsychosis) • Ω Universitas (Ω Id) |
| Erde Kaiser/Robot Academy | Erde Kaiser (Throni Blade • Dominion Tank • Seraphim Bird • Kelbrim Dragon) • Dark Erde Kaiser • Erde Kaiser Fury • Erde Kaiser Σ |
| Other | A.G.W.S. • Astraea • Jin's A.M.W.S. |