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== About ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' ==
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[[Image:Ambition_of_illuminus.jpg|thumb|right|Ambition of Illuminus]]
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==About ''Ambition of the Illuminus''==
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''Phantasy Star Universe:  Ambition of the Illuminus'' (ファンタシースターユニバース：イルミナスの野望 ''Phantasy Star Universe: Illuminus no yabou'') is the upcoming sequel to SonicTeam's 2006 multi-player online RPG ''Phantasy Star Universe''.  This article will detail all known facts about this upcoming game.
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[[Image:Ambition_of_illuminus.jpg|thumb|right|Ambition of the Illuminus]]
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''Phantasy Star Universe:  Ambition of the Illuminus'' is the first expansion to SonicTeam's 2006 multi-player online RPG ''Phantasy Star Universe''.
  
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== Release Information ==
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==Release information==
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''Ambition of the Illuminus'' is scheduled to be released in Japan some time in 2007 for PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, and in Fall 2007 in America, again for all three systems. A free network trial for Japanese PC and PS2 users has been held; it ran from April 05 until April 26.
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The PC and PlayStation 2 versions of ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' were released in Japan on September 27, 2007. The Xbox 360 version was released worldwide on November 20, 2007, along with the North American PC/PS2 version on the same day. The European PC/PS2 released followed up a few months later on January 25, 2008.
  
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=== Network Trial Information ===
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The PC and PlayStation 2 editions of ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' were released on disc for sale in retail outlets just as the original game was, with a MSRP of $39.95. The Xbox 360 version, however was released only on Xbox Live as downloadable content, at a cost of 1600 Microsoft points.  It has since been reduced in price to 800 Microsoft Points as of November 13th, 2008.
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Japanese PC and PS2 users were able to participate in a free trial of ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' this Spring (PS2 users will have to log in to their accounts on a PC with ''PSU'' installed in order to play the trial). According to Sonic Team, the purpose behind this trial is to test connection and network stability.  This trial ran from April 05 until April 26.
 
  
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Participants in the trial were able to either start a brand new character or carry over their current character from ''PSU''.  If a participant decided to carry over their current character, a copy of their character data was made to the servers specifically set up for the trial of ''Illuminus'' while the original character data would remain on the main game servers. The reason for this being that no information, stats or items from the network trial will carry over to the original game.  When the trial came to a close, all character data on the trial servers was wiped.  At this point, anyone who decided to carry over their character data has returned to the original game where they left off.
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===Network trial information===
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Japanese PC and PS2 users were able to participate in a free trial of ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' this Spring (PS2 users were required to log in to their accounts on a PC with ''PSU'' installed in order to play the trial). According to SonicTeam, the purpose behind this trial was to test connection and network stability as well as try out new in-game features.  This trial ran from April 05 until April 26.
  
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=== Expansion or Sequel? ===
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Participants in the trial were able to either start a brand new character or carry over their current character from ''PSU''.  If a participant decided to carry over their current character, a copy of their character data was made to the servers specifically set up for the trial of ''Illuminus'' while the original character data remained on the main game servers.  The reason for this was that no information, stats or items from the network trial would carry over to the original game.  Following the close of the trial, all character data on the trial servers was wiped.  At this point, anyone who decided to carry over their character data has returned to the original game where they left off.
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Since it was revealed in August of 2006, many people have dubbed ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' as an expansion disc for ''Phantasy Star Universe''.  However, that is not the case; it is in fact a full sequel, according to an interview published in ''Famitsu'' magazine.
 
  
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==== PSO in PSU? ====
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==New weapon categories==
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Magazine scans and screenshots of the sequel have shown various ''Phantasy Star Online'' references, ranging from weapons such as the Durandal Repca (based on the 9* Durandal from ''PSO'') and the Holy Ray, to screenshots showing a character in a HUmar outfit, fighting Rappies in what appears to be the Forest 1 level on Ragol from ''PSO''. Currently there is no explanation as to exactly what this is, how ''PSO'' would tie into ''PSU'', or even whether it will appear in the final release.
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Four new weapon categories have been revealed for this expansion, bringing the total up to an impressive 27 categories.
  
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The Network Trial had a Forest Mission, ''Deja Vu Forest'', but the description was vague and, story-line wise, there is still no direct connection between Ragol and Gurhal.
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===Whips===
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Whips (ウィップ) are right-handed striking weapons capable of attacking multiple targets around the wielder.  They are not known for having high attack power, however they do excel at inflicting status effects.
  
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== New Weapon Categories ==
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===Slicers===
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Four new weapon categories have been revealed for this game, bringing the total up to an impressive 27 categories.
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Slicers (スライサー) are right-handed striking weapons capable of releasing blades of photon energy which home in on their target.
  
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=== Photon Whip ===
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===Madoogs===
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Photon Whips (フォトンウィップ) are right-handed melee weapons capable of attacking multiple targets around the wielder.   Vishi (ヴィシ) is currently the only known Photon Whip.
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Madoogs (マドゥーグ) are left-handed TECHNIC-casting weapons. Despite greatly resembling MAGs from ''Phantasy Star Online'', they should not be confused with ''PSO'''s support partner.  Compared to wands, madoogs have lower TP with higher PP stats, while possessing a slightly faster casting speed.
  
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=== Slicer ===
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===Shadoogs===
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Slicers (スライサー) are right-handed ranged weapons capable of releasing blades of photon energy at their target.  Exact details on this iteration of the Slicer have not be released.  (Assumptions are being made purely on the history of this weapon in the ''Phantasy Star'' series.) Hiken (ヒケン) is currently the only known Slicer.
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Shadoogs (シャドゥーグ) or RCSM's are left-handed ranged weapons that automatically fire at enemies within range.  All Shadoogs come with an elemental attribute tied to them, so it is not possible to link a photon art to the weapon.  The element of a Shadoog determines which status effect it can inflict on the enemies it shoots.  
  
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=== Madoog ===
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The GRM shadoogs, do the normal status effects of :
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Madoogs (マドゥーグ) are left-handed TECHNIC-casting weapons.  Despite greatly resembling MAGs from ''Phantasy Star Online'', they should not be confused with ''PSO'''s support partner.  A maximum of two TECHNICs can be attached to a Madoog.  Eight types of this weapon are currently known: Pit (ピット), Gipit (ギピット), Rapit (ラピット), Girapit (ギラピット), Gorapit (ゴラピット), Roggapit (ロッガピット), Pegi (ペギー) and Sato (シャト).
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{{Fire}} Burn
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{{Ice}} Freeze
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{{Lightning}} Shock
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{{Ground}} Posion / 10★+ Stun
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{{Light}} Sleep
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{{Dark}} Confusion
  
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=== Shadoog ===
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While Promote and Kubara one's do:
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Shadoogs (シャドゥーグ) are left-handed ranged weapons.  They will automatically shoot at enemies that are within range.  Shadoogs seem to have an element already associated with them upon purchase, so players are not able to link Photon Arts to them.  Seven types of this weapon are currently known:  Duke (ドゥーク), Giduke (ギドゥーク), Raduke (ラドゥーク), Giraduke (ギラドゥーク), Goraduke (ゴラドゥーク), Roggaduke (ロッガドゥーク) and Soniti (ソニチ).
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{{Fire}} ATP Down
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{{Ice}} DPF Down
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{{Lightning}} ATA & EVP Down
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{{Ground}} Poison
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{{Light}} Sleep
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{{Dark}} Confusion
  
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== New Weapons ==
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==New weapons==
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The following table lists all of the currently-known weapons planned for ''Ambition of Illuminus''.
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A plethora of new weapons of all sorts become available in <i>Ambition of the Illuminus</i>, only a handful of which are currently known. To view the new weapons, visit the appropriate [[Weapons|weapon page]] for the item class.
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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==New types==
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! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !! [[Manufacturer]] !! [[Weapon]] !! [[Grade]] !! [[Rarity]]
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Two new types have been added to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'':  Acrofighter and Acrotecher.  More agile than any other type, the Acro-types specialize in naturally quick movements when using their respective type of photon art.  (Acrofighters exhibit faster skill movements while Acrotechers cast TECHNICs faster than any other type.)  Aside from the addition of these two types, the photon art caps have been raised for everyone and TECHNICs have been split into attack and support categories.  Now all photon arts cap off at 40.  (During the ''Illuminus'' trial, Acrotechers were able to level support TECHNICs to 50, however this has since been reduced to 40.)
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Additionally, Acrofighters are able to use Burn, Poison, and Virus traps, while Acrotechers are able to use all other trap types (Confuse, etc.). However, both types are able to use only regular and G trap varieties.
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| ソダ・ハッゾ || Soda Hazzo || TENORA WORKS || Sword || A || 7★
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| align="center"| HU || align="center"| RA || align="center"| FO || align="center"| Skills || align="center"| Bullets || align="center"| Attack<br>TECHNICs || align="center"| Support<br>TECHNICs
 
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| ブレイバクル || Bravacle || Yohmei || Knuckles || A || 7★
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| Hunter || rowspan="3" colspan="3" align="center"|N/A ||align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| 10 ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -
 
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| ゲキツナアタ || Gekitsunata || Yohmei || Spear || S || -★
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| Ranger || align="center"| 10 || align="center"| 20 || align="center"| - || align="center"| -
 
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| ライカソベラ || Raikasobera || -- || Double Saber || -- || -★
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| Force || align="center"| 1 || align="center"| 10 || align="center"| 20 || align="center"| 20
 
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| マトホノウ || Matohonou || Yohmei || Axe || A || 7★
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| Fighgunner || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 3 || align="center"| - || align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -
 
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| デュアルストリーム || Dual Stream || GRM || Twin Dagger || A || 7★
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| Guntecher || align="center"| - || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 3 || align="center"| 10 ||align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| 30
 
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| ラッピー・ティッピーズ || Rappy Tippies || Kubara || Twin Dagger || -- || -★
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| Wartecher || align="center"| 3 || align="center"| - || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| 20
 
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| ネイクロー || Nei Claw || Kubara || Twin Claw || B || 6★
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| Fortefighter || align="center"| 10 || align="center"| - || align="center"| - || align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -
 
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| デュランダル・レプカ || Durandal Repca || Kubara || Saber || A || 7★
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| Fortegunner || align="center"| - || align="center"| 10 || align="center"| - || align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -
 
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| ラピッドストリーム || Rapid Stream || GRM || Dagger || A || 7★
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| Fortetecher || align="center"| - || align="center"| - || align="center"| 10 || align="center"| 10 ||align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| 30
 
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| ヴィシ || Vishi || TENORA WORKS || Photon Whip || A || 7★
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| Protranser || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -
 
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| ヒケン || Hiken || Yohmei || Slicer || A || 7★
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| Acrofighter || align="center"| 3 || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| - || align="center"| 40 ||align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| - ||align="center"| -
 
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| ハクツラホウ || Hakutsurahoh || Yohmei || Rifle || A || 7★
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| Acrotecher || align="center"| - || align="center"| 3 || align="center"| 5 || align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| 20 ||align="center"| 30 ||align="center"| 40
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| ホーリーレイ || Holy Ray || Kubara || Rifle || S || -★
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| ロングボウ || Longbow || GRM || Bow || C || 1★
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| アロウシューター || Arrow Shooter || GRM || Bow || C || 2★
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| ティラールク || Tiralk || GRM || Bow || C || 3★
 
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| ボウゲンシー || Bowgency || GRM || Bow || B || 4★
 
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| ルムアルス || Rumuals || GRM || Bow || B || 5★
 
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| イズルーカ || Izuruka || GRM || Bow || B || 6★
 
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| コルトバズーカ || Koltobazooka || Kubara || Grenade Launcher|| B || 6★
 
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| ブラングレネード || Bran Grenade || GRM || Grenade Launcher|| A || 7★
 
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| コウハカノウ || Kouhakanoh || Yohmei || Laser Cannon || A || 7★
 
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| ビイムトル || Beemtore || Yohmei || Handgun || A || 7★
 
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| ヴァリスタ || Varista || Kubara || Handgun || A || -★
 
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| ルビーバレット || Ruby Bullet || Kubara || Handgun || A || 9★
 
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| ブドゥキ・マガナ || B'duki Magana || TENORA WORKS || Handgun || A || 7★
 
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| マッガ·スビナ || Magga S'bina || TENORA WORKS || Machinegun || A || 7★
 
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| ドゥーク || Duke || GRM || Shadoog || C || 1★
 
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| ギドゥーク || Gi-Duke || GRM || Shadoog || C || 2★
 
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| ラドゥーク || Ra-Duke || GRM || Shadoog || C || 3★
 
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| ギラドゥーク || Gira-Duke || GRM || Shadoog || B || 4★
 
 
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| ソニチ || Soniti || Kubara || Madoog || A || -★
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| [[Knuckles]] || {{Color-B}} | B || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-A}} | A || -
 
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| ロッド || Rod || GRM || Staff || C || 1★
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| [[Spears]] || {{Color-B}} | B || {{Color-C}} | C || {{Color-C}} | C || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || -
 
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| ヘリクセン || Helixen || GRM || Staff || C || 2★
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| [[Double sabers]] || - || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || -
 
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| リュシエール || Ryushiel || GRM || Staff || C || 3★
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| [[Axes]] || - || - || - || - || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || -
 
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| ストレーガ || Strayga || GRM || Staff || B || 4★
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| [[Twin sabers]] || {{Color-B}} | B || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || -
 
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| マルギーサ || Margeesa || GRM || Staff || B || 5★
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| [[Twin daggers]] || {{Color-B}} | B || - || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-S}} | S || - || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A
 
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| ヴィエディーマ || Viedeema || GRM || Staff || B || 6★
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| [[Twin claws]] || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || -
 
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| プリースト || Priest || GRM || Wand || A || 7★
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| [[Sabers]] || {{Color-B}} | B || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-S}} | S
 
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| ピット || Pit || GRM || Madoog || C || 1★
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| [[Daggers]] || {{Color-B}} | B || {{Color-C}} | C || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-S}} | S
 
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| ギピット || Gi-Pit || GRM || Madoog || C || 2★
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| [[Claws]] || {{Color-B}} | B* || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || -
 
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| ラピット || Ra-Pit || GRM || Madoog || C || 3★
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| [[Whips]] || - || - || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S*
 
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| ギラピット || Gira-Pit || GRM || Madoog || B || 4★
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| [[Slicers]] || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || -
 
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| [[Rifles]] || - || {{Color-B}} | B || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || - || -
 
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| ロッガピット || Rogga-Pit || GRM || Madoog || B || 6★
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| [[Shotguns]] || - || {{Color-B}} | B || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || -
 
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| シャト || Sato || Kubara || Madoog || A || 9★
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| [[Longbows]] || - || - || {{Color-B}} | B || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || -
 
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| ペギー || Pegi || -- || Madoog || -- || -★
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| [[Grenades]] || - || {{Color-B}} | B* || - || - || - || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || -
 
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| ヴァン・ブレラ || Van-Brella || -- || Shotgun || -- || -★
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| [[Laser cannons]] || - || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || -
 
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| ヴィシ・アダン || Vishi Adan || Tenora? || Whip || -- || -★
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| [[Twin handguns]] || - || {{Color-B}} | B || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A
 
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| エブロズィーク || Ebrozeek || -- || Shadoog || -- || -★
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| [[Handguns]] || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-B}} | B || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-S}} | S || {{Color-S}} | S
 
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| オウソベラ || Ohsobera || Yohmei? || Double Saber || -- || -★
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| [[Crossbows]] || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || - || -
 
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| グングナアタ || Gungnata || Yohmei? || Spear || -- || -★
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| [[Cards]] || - || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S
 
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| シュラヒケン || Shura-Hiken || Yohmei? || Slicer || S || 10★
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| [[Machineguns]] || {{Color-C}} | C* || {{Color-B}} | B || {{Color-C}} | C* || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A || - || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A
 
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| ドリー || Dolee || -- || Madoog || -- || -★
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| [[RCSMs]] || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-B}} | B* || {{Color-A}} | A* || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S* || {{Color-A}} | A*
 
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| フラウドゥーク || Flow-Duke || -- || Shadoog || -- || -★
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| [[Rods]] || - || - || {{Color-B}} | B || - || - || - || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || -
 
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| マダム・ブレラ || Madam-Brella || -- || Shotgun || -- || -★
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| [[Wands]] || - || - || {{Color-B}} | B || - || {{Color-A}} | A || {{Color-S}} | S* || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S
 
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| リョウサベウド || Ryo-Sabeud || Yohmei? || Twin Saber || -- || -★
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| [[TCSMs]] || - || - || {{Color-B}} | B* || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || {{Color-A}} | A* || - || - || {{Color-S}} | S*
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| リョウビイムトル || Ryo-Beemtore || Yohmei || Twin Handgun || A || 7★
 
 
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Three new lobby areas have been revealed; one for each planet.  Parum features the beach-front city of Paracabana, Neudaiz has a Gurhalistic shrine on Mt. Ohtoku and Moatoob has a Rappy-themed casino known as Casino Volyale.  Aside from these main lobbies, there are a number of smaller mid-point lobbies which can be accessed in between different missions.
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Three new lobby areas have been revealed; one for each planet.  Parum features the beach-front city of Paracabana, Neudaiz has a Gurhalistic shrine on Mt. Ohtoku and Moatoob has a Rappy-themed casino known as Casino Voloyal.  Aside from these main lobbies, there are a number of smaller mid-point lobbies which can be accessed in between different missions.  A few of these include a small village encircled by a bamboo forest as well as a gravesite that greatly resembles the garden players entered in ''PSO'' before confronting Dark Falz.
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==New fields==
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Multiple new fields have been revealed for ''Ambition of the Illuminus''.  Even though they were not all accessible in the trial version of the game, field names have been discovered at various mission counters across Gurhal.
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===Old Rozenom City (旧ローゼノム・シティ)===
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The ruined city of Rozenom lies to the southeast of Paracabana Beach on Parum.  Details on exactly what caused the downfall of this once bustling city are currently unknown.
  
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=== Paracabana Beach ===
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===AMF Headquarters (同盟軍中央司令部)===
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--
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This is the headquarters of the AMF, located in Holtes City. A reskin of HIVE.
  
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=== Mt. Ohtoku ===
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===Military Metrolinear (軍用メトロリニア)===
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--
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This area is said to be populated by infected AMF CASTs. A reskin of Linear Line
  
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=== Casino Volyale ===
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===Saguraki Conservation District (サグラキ保護区)===
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Collect your daily allowance of Vol Coins and gamble them on the casino's roulette table and various slot machines. You can use your winnings to exchange for special items.
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A beautiful mountain trail on Neudaiz lined with blooming cherry trees. A reskin of Mizuraki CD.
  
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== New Fields ==
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===Pavilion of Air (昇空殿)===
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Multiple new fields have been revealed for ''Ambition of the Illuminus''. Even though they were not all accessible in the trial version of the game, field names have been discovered at various mission counters across Gurhal.
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This is the Ohtoku City headquarters of the Communion of Gurhal. A reskin of Hakura Temple.
  
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=== Rozenom City ===
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===Habirao Forbidden District (ハビラオ禁止区)===
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The ruined city of Rozenom lies to the southeast of Paracabana Beach.  Details on exactly what caused the downfall of this once bustling city are currently unknown.
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A mysterious forest filled with over-sized mushrooms.  The air is teeming with incredibly high concentrations of photon energy.
  
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=== Granigs Mine ===
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===Granigs Mine (グラニグス鉱山)===
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The icy caverns of Granigs Mine stretch out beneath Moatoob's Vio Tonga.
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The icy caverns of Granigs Mine stretch out beneath Moatoob's Vio Tonga. A reskin of Galenigare Mine.
  
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=== Il Carbo Base ===
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===Il Cabo Base (イル・カーボ基地)===
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Currently inaccessible; this base is situated in Vio Tonga, the northern continent of Moatoob.
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This is one of the AMF's bases located on Moatoob.
  
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=== Saguraki Conservation District ===
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===Forest (森林)===
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(Currently inaccessible.)
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Players from ''Phantasy Star Online'' will recognize this area as Ragol's Lupus Silva, otherwise known as Forest 1.
  
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=== Pavilion of Air ===
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===Cave (洞窟)===
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--
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Fans of ''Phantasy Star Online'' should recognize this area.
  
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=== Pavilion of Air Upper Levels ===
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===Mine (坑道)===
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--
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It's No Man's Mines from ''Phantasy Star Online''.
  
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=== Forest ===
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===Ruins (?)===
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Accessed from the Clyez City space dock, this area is described as existing in another dimension.  Players from ''Phantasy Star Online'' will recognize this area as Ragol's Lupus Silva, otherwise known simply as Forest 1.  The area is complete with enemies such as the Booma and Gobooma and familiar scenery which includes Pioneer 2 and the Central Dome.  Rappies also make an appearance, however they are now white in color and are known as Rappy Polleck.
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The ancient spaceship where Dark Falz was sealed in ''Phantasy Star Online'' makes a return.
  
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== New Photon Arts ==
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==New Photon Arts==
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New Photon Arts will be added not only for the new weapons, but also for existing types.  Here are the new Photon Arts that have been revealed so far.
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New photon arts will be added not only for the new weapons, but also for existing types.  Here are the new photon arts that have been revealed so far.
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !! [[Rarity]] !! [[Weapon]] !! [[Description]]
 
! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !! [[Rarity]] !! [[Weapon]] !! [[Description]]
 
|-
 
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| チュウエイジトツシン || Chuuei Jitotsu-shin || -★ || Twin Claw || --
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| チュウエイジトツシン || (Chuuei Jitotsu-shin) || 10★ || Twin Claw || --
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|-
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| クロスハリケーン || (Cross Hurricane) || 10★ || Twin Saber || --
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|-
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| ヴィッシ·グルッダ || (Visshi Grudda) || 1★ || Photon Whip || --
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|-
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| チッキョレンジン || (Chikki Kyoren-jin) || 1★ || Slicer || --
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|-
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| レンガチュウジンショウ || (Renga Chuujin-shou) || 10★ || Twin Dagger || --
 
|-
 
|-
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| クロスハリケーン || Cross Hurricane || -★ || Twin Saber || --
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| -- || (Ikk Hick) || 10★ || Knuckles || --
 
|-
 
|-
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| ヴィッシ·グルッダ || Visshi Grudda || 1★ || Whip || --
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| -- || (Absolute Dance) || 10★ || Double saber || --
 
|-
 
|-
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| チッキキョレンジン || Chikki Kyoren-jin || 1★ || Slicer || --
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| -- || (Vivi Danga) || ?★ || Photon Whip || --
 
|-
 
|-
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| レンガチュウジンショウ || Renga Chuujin-shou || -★ || Twin Dagger || --
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| -- || (Choutou Kantsuu-jin) || ?★ || Slicer || --
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|-
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| -- || (Bukuu Saien-zan) || ?★ || Claw
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== New SUV Weapons ==
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==New SUV-weapons==
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CASTs will have access to multiple new SUV weapons.  Here at the ones that have been revealed so far.
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CASTs will have access to multiple new SUV-weapons.  Here at the ones that have been revealed so far.
  
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{| border=1 cellspacing=0
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{| class="wikitable"
 
! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !!  [[Description]]
 
! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !!  [[Description]]
 
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| ギガス・エスパダ || Gigas Espada || --
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| ギガス・エスパダ || Gigas Espada || Summons an enormous sword.
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|-
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| パラディ・カタラクト || Paradis Cataracte || A rain of death.
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|-
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| ギガス・ファウスト || Gigas Faust || Summons a mechanical fist.
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| ラピア・フリューゲ || Lapia Fluge || Cures, heals and revives all allies within its range.
 
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| パラディ・カタラクト || Paradis Cataracte || --
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| -- || Ascension Gift || Drops a random object on enemies.
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== New Room Goods and Redecoration Tickets ==
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==New room goods and remodeling tickets==
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As opposed to the original game's strict layout for room decorations, ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' seems to allow for much more freedom in where you can place trophies and items in your room.  And to go along with all of the new items you can decorate your room with, there are a number of new redecoration tickets, allowing for an even more unique style.
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As opposed to the original game's strict layout for room decorations, ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' allows for much more freedom in where you can place trophies and items in your room.  And to go along with all of the new items you can decorate your room with, there are a number of new remodeling tickets allowing for an even more unique style.
  
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{| border=1 cellspacing=0
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{| class="wikitable"
 
! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !! [[Rarity]] !! [[Description]]
 
! [[JP Name]] !! [[EN Name]] !! [[Rarity]] !! [[Description]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| ナチュラル・マット || Natural Mat || -★ || --
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| ナチュラル・マット || Natural Matte || 10★ || ""One with nature" lets you enjoy the gennery and the scent of natural wood."
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|-
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| レッド・コート || Red Court || 8★ || ""Don't give up!" provides a bench you can sit on to take a breather."
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|-
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| ハッピー・スコア || Happy Score || 12★ || ""Beautiful melodies" is perfect for making music. Show your talents!"
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|-
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| オールド・フューチャー || Old Future || 6★ || ""Future with flavor" gives you the new mixed in with the old."
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|-
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| || Other Future || 6★ || ""A happy future" makes your room upbeat and filled with fun."
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|-
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| オリエント・ホワイト || Eastern White || 7★ || "A crisp, pure space" gives you a clean room with softly babbling water."
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|-
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| || Eastern Black || 7★ || "Strength amidst silence" gives you a darker yet elegant and refined feel."
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|-
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| || Private Bar || 9★ || ""Quiet sophistication" recreates the elegant atmosphere of a private club."
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|-
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| || Private Café || 12★ || --
 
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|-
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| レッド・コート || Red Coat || -★ || --
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| || Showtime || 12★ || ""New challengers" sets up your room for events and spectators."
 
|-
 
|-
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| ハッピー・スコア || Happy Score || -★ || --
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| || Gothic Pink || 8★ || "Pink and charming" overpowers you with its frilliness and pinkness."
 
|-
 
|-
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| オールド・フューチャー || Old Future || -★ || --
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| || Chocolate House || 10★ || --
 
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|-
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| オリエント・ホワイト || Orient White || -★ || --
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| || Cream House || 10★ || --
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== External Links ==
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==External links==
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[http://illuminus.phantasystaruniverse.jp/ ''PSU:  Ambition of the Illuminus'' Official Site] (Japanese)
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* [http://illuminus.phantasystaruniverse.jp/ ''PSU:  Ambition of the Illuminus'' Official Site] (Japanese)
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[http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/illuminus_info.php ''PSU: Ambition of the Illuminus'' page on the English Official Site]
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* [http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/illuminus_info.php ''PSU: Ambition of the Illuminus'' page on the English Official Site]

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About Ambition of the Illuminus

Ambition of the Illuminus

Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus is the first expansion to SonicTeam's 2006 multi-player online RPG Phantasy Star Universe.

Release information

The PC and PlayStation 2 versions of Ambition of the Illuminus were released in Japan on September 27, 2007. The Xbox 360 version was released worldwide on November 20, 2007, along with the North American PC/PS2 version on the same day. The European PC/PS2 released followed up a few months later on January 25, 2008.

The PC and PlayStation 2 editions of Ambition of the Illuminus were released on disc for sale in retail outlets just as the original game was, with a MSRP of $39.95. The Xbox 360 version, however was released only on Xbox Live as downloadable content, at a cost of 1600 Microsoft points. It has since been reduced in price to 800 Microsoft Points as of November 13th, 2008.

Network trial information

Japanese PC and PS2 users were able to participate in a free trial of Ambition of the Illuminus this Spring (PS2 users were required to log in to their accounts on a PC with PSU installed in order to play the trial). According to SonicTeam, the purpose behind this trial was to test connection and network stability as well as try out new in-game features. This trial ran from April 05 until April 26.

Participants in the trial were able to either start a brand new character or carry over their current character from PSU. If a participant decided to carry over their current character, a copy of their character data was made to the servers specifically set up for the trial of Illuminus while the original character data remained on the main game servers. The reason for this was that no information, stats or items from the network trial would carry over to the original game. Following the close of the trial, all character data on the trial servers was wiped. At this point, anyone who decided to carry over their character data has returned to the original game where they left off.

New weapon categories

Four new weapon categories have been revealed for this expansion, bringing the total up to an impressive 27 categories.

Whips

Whips (ウィップ) are right-handed striking weapons capable of attacking multiple targets around the wielder. They are not known for having high attack power, however they do excel at inflicting status effects.

Slicers

Slicers (スライサー) are right-handed striking weapons capable of releasing blades of photon energy which home in on their target.

Madoogs

Madoogs (マドゥーグ) are left-handed TECHNIC-casting weapons. Despite greatly resembling MAGs from Phantasy Star Online, they should not be confused with PSO's support partner. Compared to wands, madoogs have lower TP with higher PP stats, while possessing a slightly faster casting speed.

Shadoogs

Shadoogs (シャドゥーグ) or RCSM's are left-handed ranged weapons that automatically fire at enemies within range. All Shadoogs come with an elemental attribute tied to them, so it is not possible to link a photon art to the weapon. The element of a Shadoog determines which status effect it can inflict on the enemies it shoots.

The GRM shadoogs, do the normal status effects of : Fire Burn Ice Freeze Lightning Shock Ground Posion / 10★+ Stun Light Sleep Dark Confusion

While Promote and Kubara one's do: Fire ATP Down Ice DPF Down Lightning ATA & EVP Down Ground Poison Light Sleep Dark Confusion

New weapons

A plethora of new weapons of all sorts become available in Ambition of the Illuminus, only a handful of which are currently known. To view the new weapons, visit the appropriate weapon page for the item class.

New types

Two new types have been added to Ambition of the Illuminus: Acrofighter and Acrotecher. More agile than any other type, the Acro-types specialize in naturally quick movements when using their respective type of photon art. (Acrofighters exhibit faster skill movements while Acrotechers cast TECHNICs faster than any other type.) Aside from the addition of these two types, the photon art caps have been raised for everyone and TECHNICs have been split into attack and support categories. Now all photon arts cap off at 40. (During the Illuminus trial, Acrotechers were able to level support TECHNICs to 50, however this has since been reduced to 40.)

Additionally, Acrofighters are able to use Burn, Poison, and Virus traps, while Acrotechers are able to use all other trap types (Confuse, etc.). However, both types are able to use only regular and G trap varieties.

  Type Name Req. Type Lv. Photon Art Caps
HU RA FO Skills Bullets Attack
TECHNICs 		Support
TECHNICs
Basic
Types 		Hunter N/A 20 10 - -
Ranger 10 20 - -
Force 1 10 20 20
Advanced
Types 		Fighgunner 5 3 - 40 30 - -
Guntecher - 5 3 10 40 20 30
Wartecher 3 - 5 30 20 30 20
Fortefighter 10 - - 40 20 - -
Fortegunner - 10 - 20 40 - -
Fortetecher - - 10 10 30 40 30
Protranser 5 5 5 30 40 - -
Acrofighter 3 5 - 40 30 - -
Acrotecher - 3 5 20 20 30 40

Some of the original types can use weapons from the four new categories mentioned above. Furthermore, Guntechers, Wartechers and Protransers have become more proficient with certain weapons. Any changes made from the original type limits are marked in this table with an asterisk.

Weapons Guardian types
Type Weapon category HU RA FO FI GT WT FF FG FT PT AF AT
Striking Swords B - - A - A* S - - S* - -
Knuckles B - - A - S* S - - S* A -
Spears B C C A - A S A A S* - -
Double sabers - - - S - - - - - - - -
Axes - - - - - - S - - S* - -
Twin sabers B - - S - A S* - - - A -
Twin daggers B - B* S - S A - A - A A
Twin claws - - - A - S* S - - - A -
Sabers B B* B* S A A S* A A S* S S
Daggers B C B* S A S A A A - S S
Claws B* - - A - A S - - - S -
Whips - - - - - A* - - A* - - S*
Slicers - - - A* - - A* - - - S* -
Ranged Rifles - B - - A - - S - - - -
Shotguns - B - - A - - S - S* - -
Longbows - - B - S* A - - S S* - -
Grenades - B* - - - - - S - S* - -
Laser cannons - - - - A - - S - S* - -
Twin handguns - B - A S - - A - - A A
Handguns B* B B* A S A A S A S* S S
Crossbows - - - A S - - A - - - -
Cards - - - - A A - - S - A S
Machineguns C* B C* A S - - A - - - A
RCSMs B* B* B* A* S* A* - A* - - S* A*
TECHNIC Rods - - B - - - - - S - - -
Wands - - B - A S* - - S - - S
TCSMs - - B* - A* A* - - A* - - S*

New lobbies

Three new lobby areas have been revealed; one for each planet. Parum features the beach-front city of Paracabana, Neudaiz has a Gurhalistic shrine on Mt. Ohtoku and Moatoob has a Rappy-themed casino known as Casino Voloyal. Aside from these main lobbies, there are a number of smaller mid-point lobbies which can be accessed in between different missions. A few of these include a small village encircled by a bamboo forest as well as a gravesite that greatly resembles the garden players entered in PSO before confronting Dark Falz.

New fields

Multiple new fields have been revealed for Ambition of the Illuminus. Even though they were not all accessible in the trial version of the game, field names have been discovered at various mission counters across Gurhal.

Old Rozenom City (旧ローゼノム・シティ)

The ruined city of Rozenom lies to the southeast of Paracabana Beach on Parum. Details on exactly what caused the downfall of this once bustling city are currently unknown.

AMF Headquarters (同盟軍中央司令部)

This is the headquarters of the AMF, located in Holtes City. A reskin of HIVE.

Military Metrolinear (軍用メトロリニア)

This area is said to be populated by infected AMF CASTs. A reskin of Linear Line

Saguraki Conservation District (サグラキ保護区)

A beautiful mountain trail on Neudaiz lined with blooming cherry trees. A reskin of Mizuraki CD.

Pavilion of Air (昇空殿)

This is the Ohtoku City headquarters of the Communion of Gurhal. A reskin of Hakura Temple.

Habirao Forbidden District (ハビラオ禁止区)

A mysterious forest filled with over-sized mushrooms. The air is teeming with incredibly high concentrations of photon energy.

Granigs Mine (グラニグス鉱山)

The icy caverns of Granigs Mine stretch out beneath Moatoob's Vio Tonga. A reskin of Galenigare Mine.

Il Cabo Base (イル・カーボ基地)

This is one of the AMF's bases located on Moatoob.

Forest (森林)

Players from Phantasy Star Online will recognize this area as Ragol's Lupus Silva, otherwise known as Forest 1.

Cave (洞窟)

Fans of Phantasy Star Online should recognize this area.

Mine (坑道)

It's No Man's Mines from Phantasy Star Online.

Ruins (?)

The ancient spaceship where Dark Falz was sealed in Phantasy Star Online makes a return.

New Photon Arts

New photon arts will be added not only for the new weapons, but also for existing types. Here are the new photon arts that have been revealed so far.

JP Name EN Name Rarity Weapon Description
チュウエイジトツシン (Chuuei Jitotsu-shin) 10★ Twin Claw --
クロスハリケーン (Cross Hurricane) 10★ Twin Saber --
ヴィッシ·グルッダ (Visshi Grudda) 1★ Photon Whip --
チッキョレンジン (Chikki Kyoren-jin) 1★ Slicer --
レンガチュウジンショウ (Renga Chuujin-shou) 10★ Twin Dagger --
-- (Ikk Hick) 10★ Knuckles --
-- (Absolute Dance) 10★ Double saber --
-- (Vivi Danga)  ?★ Photon Whip --
-- (Choutou Kantsuu-jin)  ?★ Slicer --
-- (Bukuu Saien-zan)  ?★ Claw

New SUV-weapons

CASTs will have access to multiple new SUV-weapons. Here at the ones that have been revealed so far.

JP Name EN Name Description
ギガス・エスパダ Gigas Espada Summons an enormous sword.
パラディ・カタラクト Paradis Cataracte A rain of death.
ギガス・ファウスト Gigas Faust Summons a mechanical fist.
ラピア・フリューゲ Lapia Fluge Cures, heals and revives all allies within its range.
-- Ascension Gift Drops a random object on enemies.

New room goods and remodeling tickets

As opposed to the original game's strict layout for room decorations, Ambition of the Illuminus allows for much more freedom in where you can place trophies and items in your room. And to go along with all of the new items you can decorate your room with, there are a number of new remodeling tickets allowing for an even more unique style.

JP Name EN Name Rarity Description
ナチュラル・マット Natural Matte 10★ ""One with nature" lets you enjoy the gennery and the scent of natural wood."
レッド・コート Red Court 8★ ""Don't give up!" provides a bench you can sit on to take a breather."
ハッピー・スコア Happy Score 12★ ""Beautiful melodies" is perfect for making music. Show your talents!"
オールド・フューチャー Old Future 6★ ""Future with flavor" gives you the new mixed in with the old."
Other Future 6★ ""A happy future" makes your room upbeat and filled with fun."
オリエント・ホワイト Eastern White 7★ "A crisp, pure space" gives you a clean room with softly babbling water."
Eastern Black 7★ "Strength amidst silence" gives you a darker yet elegant and refined feel."
Private Bar 9★ ""Quiet sophistication" recreates the elegant atmosphere of a private club."
Private Café 12★ --
Showtime 12★ ""New challengers" sets up your room for events and spectators."
Gothic Pink 8★ "Pink and charming" overpowers you with its frilliness and pinkness."
Chocolate House 10★ --
Cream House 10★ --

External links

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