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| master = [[Fate Testarossa]] |
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{{nihongo|'''Bardiche'''|バルディッシュ|Barudisshu}} is an [[device type::Intelligent Device]] created for [[master::Fate Testarossa]] by [[Rynith]], and is upgraded to {{nihongo|'''Bardiche Assault'''|バルディッシュ・アサルト|Barudisshu Asaruto}} in {{app|as}}. |
{{nihongo|'''Bardiche'''|バルディッシュ|Barudisshu}} is an [[device type::Intelligent Device]] created for [[master::Fate Testarossa]] by [[Rynith]], and is upgraded to {{nihongo|'''Bardiche Assault'''|バルディッシュ・アサルト|Barudisshu Asaruto}} in {{app|as}}. |
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| − | He refers to Fate as "sir" despite her gender, signifying that he may be as old-fashioned as his namesake |
+ | He refers to Fate as "sir" despite her gender, signifying that he may be as old-fashioned as his namesake. |
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| − | Historically, a "{{wp|bardiche}}" is a type of polearm that was used in medieval and renaissance Europe, especially in Eastern Europe and Russia. |
+ | Historically, a "{{wp|bardiche}}" is a type of polearm that was used in medieval and renaissance Europe, especially in Eastern Europe and Russia.<!-- Fans also jokingly refer to Fate's car in ''StrikerS'' as "Cardiche" because it has the same color scheme as Bardiche.--> |
| + | He is officially renamed as '''Bardiche Assault''' after the upgrade in ''A's'', but similar to [[Raising Heart Exelion]]'s case, most of the time Fate simply calls him Bardiche like before. Notably, Fate also calls him {{nihongo|'''Bardiche Zanber'''|バルディッシュ・ザンバー|Barudisshu Zanbā}} when he is in Zanber Form. |
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| − | Fans also jokingly refer to Fate's car in ''StrikerS'' as "Cardiche" because it has the same color scheme as Bardiche. |
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| + | Bardiche is also titled the {{nihongo|"'''Battleaxe of Flash'''"|閃光の戦斧|Senkō no Senpu}}, which is originated from Rynith's description when she is creating Bardiche in ''[[Nanoha Sound Stage 02]]''. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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[[File:Fate Bardiche.jpg|thumb|Bardiche Assault as a 5th Generation Device in ''Force'']] |
[[File:Fate Bardiche.jpg|thumb|Bardiche Assault as a 5th Generation Device in ''Force'']] |
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| − | + | Bardiche appears alongside Fate in ''TOS'', {{app|asm}}, ''A's'', {{app|ssm}}, {{app|ss}}, {{app|vv}} and {{app|f}}. |
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| − | + | Bardiche Assault is the upgraded form of Bardiche after being badly damaged in the first fight with [[Signum]]'s [[Laevatein]] in ''A's''. Due to his request, Bardiche is upgraded with a revolver-style [[Belka]]n [[uses::cartridge system]]. |
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By the time of ''Force'', he is further upgraded as an experimental "5th Generation Device", which could turn mana into physical energy to confront anti-magic effects. |
By the time of ''Force'', he is further upgraded as an experimental "5th Generation Device", which could turn mana into physical energy to confront anti-magic effects. |
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Revision as of 08:35, 13 June 2017
| Bardiche Assault | |
|---|---|
 Bardiche Assault in Assault Form | |
| Device profile | |
| Other names | Bardiche Battleaxe of Flash |
| Master | Fate Testarossa |
| Creator | Rynith |
| Gender | Male |
| Language | English |
| Classification | |
| Magic system | Midchilda |
| Type | Intelligent |
| Handling | Weapon |
| Production | |
| Japanese name | バルディッシュ・アサルト (Barudisshu Asaruto) |
| First app. | Nanoha (ep.4) |
| Voiced by | Kevin J. England |
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Bardiche (バルディッシュ Barudisshu) is an Intelligent Device created for Fate Testarossa by Rynith, and is upgraded to Bardiche Assault (バルディッシュ・アサルト Barudisshu Asaruto) in A's.
He refers to Fate as "sir" despite her gender, signifying that he may be as old-fashioned as his namesake.
Name
Historically, a "bardiche" is a type of polearm that was used in medieval and renaissance Europe, especially in Eastern Europe and Russia.
He is officially renamed as Bardiche Assault after the upgrade in A's, but similar to Raising Heart Exelion's case, most of the time Fate simply calls him Bardiche like before. Notably, Fate also calls him Bardiche Zanber (バルディッシュ・ザンバー Barudisshu Zanbā) when he is in Zanber Form.
Bardiche is also titled the "Battleaxe of Flash" (閃光の戦斧 Senkō no Senpu), which is originated from Rynith's description when she is creating Bardiche in Nanoha Sound Stage 02.
Appearances
Bardiche Assault as a 5th Generation Device in Force
Bardiche appears alongside Fate in TOS, A's manga, A's, StrikerS manga, StrikerS, ViVid and Force.
Bardiche Assault is the upgraded form of Bardiche after being badly damaged in the first fight with Signum's Laevatein in A's. Due to his request, Bardiche is upgraded with a revolver-style Belkan cartridge system.
By the time of Force, he is further upgraded as an experimental "5th Generation Device", which could turn mana into physical energy to confront anti-magic effects.
Forms
Primary continuity
Bardiche has assumed following forms/modes in the primary continuity:
| Form | Description | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Bardiche (バルディッシュ) | ||
| Standby Form (スタンバイフォーム) |
Bardiche's unactivated form, in the shape of a golden triangular gem on a pedestal. | Nanoha (ep.4) — A's |
| Device Form (デバイスフォーム) |
Default "staff" form, resembling a bardiche or bearded axe. Photon Lancer appears to be easier to cast in this form. | Nanoha (ep.4) — A's |
| Scythe Form (サイズフォーム) |
Bardiche's axe head flips up 90 degrees and a curved blade of golden energy springs from the gap, causing the Device to resemble a scythe. This form can use Arc Saber. | Nanoha (ep.5) — A's |
| Sealing Form (シーリングフォーム) |
Bardiche's axe head flips up 180 degrees and extends away from the handle, releasing three wings of energy from below the base, looking like a spear. This form can use Sealing and Thunder Rage. | Nanoha (ep.5) — A's |
| Bardiche Assault (バルディッシュ・アサルト) | ||
| Standby Form (スタンバイフォーム) |
Unchanged from Bardiche's original Standby Form. | A's (ep.4) — present |
| Assault Form (アサルトフォーム) |
Identical to Device Form (which it replaces), except for the addition of a cartridge system below the head. Plasma Lancer appears to be easier to cast in this form. | A's (ep.4) — present |
| Haken Form (ハーケンフォーム)[1] |
Enhanced version of Scythe Form, with 3 smaller fin blades which give Bardiche a forked appearance. This form can use Haken Saber. | A's (ep.5) — present |
| Zanber Form (ザンバーフォーム)[2] |
Bardiche's blade splits in two and a spike emerges from the top of the head, forming a trident shape which becomes the hilt of an enormous energy sword. This form can use Jet Zanber, Sprite Zanber and Plasma Zanber Smasher. | A's (ep.11) — present |
| Riot Blade (ライオットブレード) |
Compressed version of the Zanber Form in the size of a normal saber. Appears to have enhanced cutting power as it destroys Thread Cage with ease. | StrikerS (ep.24) — Force |
| Riot Zanber (ライオットザンバー) |
Has only been used by Fate in conjunction with Sonic Drive. Can be switched between two sub-forms by physically joining or separating its components: Riot Zanber Stinger (ライオットザンバー・スティンガー) takes the form of two Riot Blades connected by a string of energy at their pommels. Riot Zanber Calamity (ライオットザンバー・カラミティ) is the combination of the two Riot Blades, resembling a larger Zanber Form. |
StrikerS (ep.24) — Force |
| Riot Blade II (ライオットブレードII) |
Enhanced version of Riot Blade and Riot Zanber Stinger with a different appearance. Can take the form of a single Riot Blade, a pair of Riot Blades (without Riot Zanber Stinger's "energy string"), or a pair of Riot Blades connected at their pommels. | Force (ch.9) — present |
| Riot Zanber II (ライオットザンバーII) |
Enhancement of Riot Zanber Calamity. This form is to have an over-spec warship/aerial-suppressing level of power. | Force (ch.14) — present |
Bardiche's Zanber Form is almost identical to the "Zankantou" (Colossal Blade in the Atlus translation) wielded by Sanger Zonvolt's Thrudgelmir in Super Robot Wars. As a result, fans sometimes jokingly claim that Sanger is Fate's father. In the present SRW continuity Sanger never piloted the Thrudgelmir, and it is instead piloted by a cyborg clone of him with identity issues, similar to how Fate is an enhanced clone of Alicia Testarossa (this version of the Thrudgelmir was introduced after the airing of A's).
Movie continuity
The available forms/modes have been altered slightly in the movie continuity:
| Form | Description | Appearances |
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| Bardiche (バルディッシュ) | ||
| Standby Form (スタンバイフォーム) |
Equivalent to Standby Form of the original series. | The MOVIE 1st — The MOVIE 2nd A's |
| Axe Form (アックスフォーム) |
Equivalent to Device Form of the original series. The axe blade of Bardiche is rounded rather than angular. A second set of spikes are added to its top, while the original spikes have become longer and curved. | |
| Scythe Form (サイズフォーム) |
Equivalent to Scythe Form of the original series. | |
| Glaive Form (グレイヴフォーム) |
Replacement to Sealing Form of the original series. It is not only used for Sealing but also high-level spells like Photon Lancer Phalanx Shift. | |
| Bardiche Assault (バルディッシュ・アサルト) | ||
| Standby Form (スタンバイフォーム) |
Equivalent to Standby Form of the original series. | The MOVIE 2nd A's |
| Bullova Form (ブローヴァフォーム) |
Being the upgrade of Axe Form; equivalent to Assault Form of the original series. | |
| Crescent Form (クレッセントフォーム) |
Being the upgrade of Scythe Form; equivalent to Haken Form of the original series. | |
| Zanber Form (ザンバーフォーム) |
Being the Full Drive of Bardiche Assault; equivalent to Zanber Form of the original series. | |
Functions
| Upgrade | Description | Appearances |
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| Auto Guard (オートガード) |
Fate's Auto Guard spell is Defenser. | Nanoha — present |
| Cartridge System (カートリッジシステム) |
Belkan Cartridge System CVK792-R (six-cylinder revolver type). | A's (ep.4) — present |
| Speedloader (スピードローダー)[3] |
Reloading cylinder for Cartridge System. | A's (ep.4) — present |
| AED | Bardiche seems to have a built-in defibrillation function for the unlikely event that Fate's heart stops. | Force (ch.9) — present |
Bardiche is one of two Devices in the series (along with Graf Eisen), that have been subjected to Recovery on screen.
Gallery
References
- ^ "Haken" is German for hook.
- ^ "Zanber" is a portmanteau of zan (Japanese for slash or cut) and saber, frequently used for the names of Super Robot swords.
- ^ The name used by the Japanese NanohaWiki, which is the general name for such part. No sources for any official names in the series.