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''Zone of the Enders'', also known as '''''Z.O.E.''''', is a '' demo, the fourth installment of Kojima's popular stealth-based action game. SERIES See Also: Zone of the Enders Series Zone of the Enders was initially shipped in 2001, packaged with a demo version of Metal Gear Solid 2. A sequel, was also released in 2001, shortly after the original Playstation 2 title. All three games were developed and published by Konami. Following the release of the three games, two anime series were produced: one was a film direct-to-video story entitled ZOE 2167 IDOLO, which is set just prior to the events of the first game at an event called the ''Deimos Incident'' (It was initially released as part of a premium for the ''Special Edition'' release of the first ZOE game, and to supply some of the game's back story.) Another one was a 26-episode TV series in which it is called ZOE Dolores, i. The anime series were done by Sunrise, an animation studio best known for its Gundam franchise. All three games, and both anime series have been commercially released outside of Japan. While ''ZOE'' focuses mostly on the loss of innocence of a child faced with having to kill to survive, ''IDOLO'' and ''The Fist of Mars'' explore issues surrounding colonialism, independence, political and personal power and ambitions, and revenge -- many of the same themes explored in the various '' Mobile Suit Gundam '' series. ''Dolores, i'' adds the emotional conflicts and tensions of a family, split by distance and circumstance, as they try to come together to overcome their differences in the face of an impending conflict. It must be noted that ''Dolores, i'' and ''Fist of Mars'' are officially regarded as part of the ''ZOE'' history (with Kojima's consent). Characters Leo Stenbuck :The main Protagonist of the game, Leo is a withdrawn youth who has difficulties getting along with others. While trying to evade the rampaging forces of BAHRAM, he accidentally boards the Orbital Frame, Jehuty, and thus is forced against his will into the Antilia conflict. Celvice Klein :A surprisingly mature 14-year-old girl, Celvice volunteers her time tending to orphans at a local church. Having lost both parents during their emigration to Antilia, she has grown very close to Leo. While on her way back to the church during the Antilia Raid, she is discovered by a small group of Raptors, who are timely destroyed by Leo as he comes to her aid in Jehuty. She then joins Leo and ADA (Jehuty's AI) as they travel through Antilia on their mission to bring Jehuty to Atlantis. Viola :She is a decorated officer for BAHRAM's primary offensive unit. A belligerent fighter, she has caused problems for many experienced UNSF pilots. Oddly enough, she finds an equal in Leo Stenbuck, who refuses to kill her on two separate occasions despite her aggressiveness towards him and Celvice Klein. Not afraid of death due to her prolonged experiences on the battlefield, she is always at the forefront of a battle, waiting to find one who has the ability to kill her so that she can be with the person she cared about most before he died some years before the Antilia Raid. Rock Thunderheart :A worker and LEV pilot on the civilian transport vessel ''Atlantis''. Initially has his doubts about allowing Leo to pilot Jehuty through Antilia, he eventually comes to recognize Leo as Jehuty's true Runner, admitting that even he would not have been able to defeat Neith and Viola. He loves the adventure of taking on dangerous tasks, and he hopes to fulfill his mission of bringing Jehuty to Mars. Eventually, he will become a role model to the young Leo Stenbuck and teach him how to pilot LEVs after the events of the first game. Elena Weinberg :Commander of the civilian transport vessel ''Atlantis'', she is a rational and kind woman. Originally, her lover Alan was slated to pilot Jehuty, but sadly he was killed while on his way to the factory where Jehuty was built. Despite learning that he'd died and that a mere boy was now the Runner of Jehuty, she persevered through her grief and helped Leo in his mission to escape Antilia. She later becomes Leo's commanding officer and something resembling a mentor to the young man. She commands the troupe trying to secure Jehuty for transport to Mars. Colonel Nohman (real name: Ridley Hardiman) :A Colonel in the BAHRAM military, he acquired the orbital frame Anubis shortly after the raid on Antillia began. Anubis is said to be the most powerful Orbital Frame ever built. Colonel Nohman and the motivations of his actions remain shrouded in mystery. The ''ZoE: Dolores, I'' anime series (ep.16) quotes ''Liquor Hardiman'' as being Nohman's father, as well as the 'father of orbital frame technology'. MECHANICS Jehuty Class: Type C Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Leo Stenbuck, Dingo Egret Weapons: Primary - Arm Cannon, Sword, Homing Laser, Burst Attack, Grab Sub Weapons - Decoy, Javelin, Sniper, Phalanx, Geyser, Comet, Halberd, Gauntlet, Bounder, Mummy, Vector Cannon, Homing missile, F-Mine, Zero Shift Anubis Class: Type C Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Nohman Weapons: Arm Cannon, Battle staff, Homing Laser, Burst Attack, Grab, Shield, Zero Shift Raptor Class: Mass Produced Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: A.I. Weapons: Javelin, Sword x 2, Geyser Cyclops Class: Mass Produced Orbital Frame Purpose: Melee Piloted By: A.I. Weapons: Arms, Pulse Cannon Mummyhead Class: Mass Produced Orbital Frame Purpose: Long Range Support Piloted By: A.I. Weapons: Halberd, Phalanx Neith Class: Type C Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Viola Weapons: Sword, Burst Attack, Fire Trail, Arm Cannon Phantoma Class: Mass Produced Combat LEV Purpose: General Piloted By: Antilia Defense Force pilots Weapons: Vulcan Machine Gun Note: Phantoma Image Tempest Class: Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Slash Weapons: 6 arms and powerful energy blaster. Tyrant Class: Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Axe Weapons: Laser cannon, mortar gun Nebula Class: Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Nightraid Weapons: 2 tentacles and missiles Selkis Class: Orbital Frame Purpose: General Piloted By: Nohman (formerly) Weapons: Unknown STAFF
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