Xenosaga Outer File

Xenosaga Outer File
Cover of Drama CD 01.
Publisher	MOVIC Co., Ltd.
Platform	Drama CD
Release date	2002-11-22 (CD 01) 2002-12-21 (CD 02) 2003-01-24 (CD 03)

Xenosaga Outer File (【ゼノサーガ】アウターファイル) is a series of drama CDs that details some events that take place before and during Xenosaga Episode I - Der Wille zur Macht. It was released in 3 CDs in between late 2002 and early 2003 exclusively in Japan.

One of the primary focuses of the story is an extended backstory for Captain Matthews and the rest of the Elsa's crew, as well as their conflict with the antagonists Richard and Hermann, who make their first series appearance in Outer File.

Characters

• Shion Uzuki
• KOS-MOS
• Allen Ridgeley
• Gaignun Kukai Jr.
• MOMO Mizrahi
• Ziggy
• chaos
• Albedo Piazzolla
• Richard
• Hermann
• Pellegri
• Matthews
• Tony
• Hammer
• Gaignun Kukai
• Jin Uzuki

Development

The story of Outer File was originally written and planified to be included in Xenosaga Episode I, but for unkown reasons, it was decided to adapt this arc as an audio drama. The original concept for Outer File was decided by Takahashi, and the writer was Yuichiro Takeda, who would later work as the writer of Xenosaga The Animation and Xenosaga I & II too. Takeda also was in charge of being the editor supervisor; it is assumed the editors are employees from Namco Bandai. Takahashi says he is proud of Takeda since he managed to give Outer File the exact ideas and feelings that Takahashi wanted.

Each CD was released for ¥2940 with MOVIC Co., Ltd. being the publisher. The audio format used is Stereo.
Lastly, a Customer survey postcard was distributed alongside the CD 03, see the page for further details.

Plot

Main article: Plot summary of Xenosaga Outer File

The story of Xenosaga Outer File takes place during the party's stayal at the Kukai Foundation. The first night, Allen somehow ends up drinking with the tripulation of the Elsa and Matthews explains how they met chaos,there's also a small flashback about Shion telling Jin about leaving Second Miltia in order to work as an employee for Vector Industries. Some days later, still at the Foundation, Jr. and MOMO have an encounter with Richard; setting up the crux for the story.

While it is known to be canon to the main trilogy, it messes up a bit the timeline, since it contradicts the following cutscenes to the beach in Xenosaga Episode I. Furthermore, while Xenosaga Episode I implies the party's stayal in the Kukai Foundation is no longer than one night, Xenosaga Outer File makes it clear their stayal lasts for at least a whole weekend.

Trivia

• The Booklet of CD 03 contained some tips on how to preserve these CDs:

Handling Notes	取り扱い上のご注意
* Please handle the disc carefully so as not to get fingerprints, dirt, or scratches on either side.	ディスクは両面共、指紋汚れ、キズ等を付けないように取り扱っ て 下さい。
* When the disc becomes dirty, gently wipe it from the center outward with a soft cloth such as one used for cleaning glasses. Do not use record cleaners or similar products.	ディスクが汚れたときは、メガネふきのような柔らかい布で内から外に向かって放射に軽くふき取って下さい。レコード用ク リーナーや等は使用しないで下さい。
* Do not write letters or draw pictures on either side of the disc with pencils, ballpoint pens, permanent markers, etc., and do not attach stickers or labels.	ディスクは両面共、鉛筆、ボールペン、油性ペン等で文字や絵を 書いたり、シール等を貼付しないで下さい。
* Do not use discs that are cracked, deformed, or repaired with adhesives, as they are dangerous.	ひび割れや形、又は接着剤等で補修したディスクは、危険で すから絶対に使用しないで下さい。
Storage Precautions	保管上のご注意
* Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, or in places that are hot or humid.	直射日光の当たる場所や、高温・多湿の場所には保管しないで 下さい。
* After using the disc, please store it in its original case. Placing heavy objects on top of the plastic case or dropping it may cause the case to break, which could result in injury.	ディスクは使用後、元のケースに入れて保管して下さい。プラスティックケースの上に重いものを置いたり、落としたりすると、 ケースが破損し、ケガをすることがあります。

External links

• Fanmade flash adaptation (incomplete)
• Fanmade subtitles for the audio (completed)

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