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{{device
  
{{device
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| name = Bardiche Assault
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| name = Bardiche Hornet
 
| image = Bardiche2.png
  
| image = Bardiche2.png
 
| caption = Bardiche Assault in Assault Form
  
| caption = Bardiche Assault in Assault Form
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| altnames = Bardiche
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| altnames = Bardiche<br/>Bardiche Assault<br/>Bardiche Hornet<br/>Battleaxe of Flash
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| master = [[Fate Testarossa]]
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| master = [[master::Fate Testarossa]]
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| creator = [[creator::Rinis]]
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| creator = [[creator::Rynith]]
 
| gender = [[gender::Male]]
  
| gender = [[gender::Male]]
 
| language = English
  
| language = English
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| system = [[magic system::Mid-Childa]]
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| system = [[magic system::Midchilda]]<br>Formula-Midchilda
 
| type = Intelligent
  
| type = Intelligent
 
| handling = [[handling type::Weapon]]
  
| handling = [[handling type::Weapon]]
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| name_ja = バルディッシュ・アサルト
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| name_ja = バルディッシュ・ホーネット
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| name_romaji = Barudisshu Asaruto
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| name_romaji = Barudisshu Hōnetto
 
| first = {{app|nn|4}}
  
| first = {{app|nn|4}}
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| voices = {{wp|Kevin J. England}}
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| voices = [https://anilist.co/staff/220251/Kevin-J-England Kevin J. England]
 
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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 [[Linith]], and is upgraded to {{nihongo|'''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, and also only speaks English, although he may just be Midchildan translated into English for the viewer. His magical color is yellow.
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{{nihongo|'''Bardiche'''|バルディッシュ|Barudisshu}} is an [[device type::Intelligent Device]] created for [[Fate Testarossa]] by [[Rynith]]. He receives a number of upgrades in the series.
   
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He refers to Fate as "sir" despite her gender, signifying that he may be as old-fashioned as his namesake.
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==Etymology==
  
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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.
  
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==Name==
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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.<!-- 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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He is officially renamed as {{nihongo|'''Bardiche Assault'''|バルディッシュ・アサルト|Barudisshu Asaruto}} after the upgrade in {{app|as}}, 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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In the movie [[continuity]], he is further renamed from Bardiche Assault to {{nihongo|'''Bardiche Hornet'''|バルディッシュ・ホーネット|Barudisshu Hōnetto}} after the upgrade in ''[[Reflection]]''. It is presumably named after the program [[cartridge]] "Hornisse" (Ger. "Hornet") loaded by himself in the final battle in ''[[The Gears of Destiny]]''.
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Bardiche is also titled the {{nihongo|"'''Battleaxe of Flash'''"|閃光の戦斧|Senkō no Senpu}},<ref>''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'', official website.</ref> which is originated from Rynith's description when she is creating Bardiche in ''[[Nanoha Sound Stage 02]]''.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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[[File:Fate Bardiche.jpg|thumb|5th Generation Bardiche in ''Force'']]
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[[File:Fate Bardiche.jpg|thumb|Bardiche Assault as a 5th Generation Device in ''Force'']]
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So far, Bardiche appeared alongside Fate in the original series, the [[appears in::Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's THE COMICS|''A's'' manga]], ''A's'', {{app|ssm}}, ''StrikerS'', ''[[appears in::ViVid]]'', and ''[[Force]]''.
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Bardiche appears primarily 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 [[uses::cartridge system]]. Like [[Raising Heart]], Bardiche was officially renamed to Bardiche Assault but similar to how [[Nanoha Takamachi|Nanoha]] still calls her device Raising Heart, Fate still calls hers Bardiche.
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After being badly damaged in the first fight with [[Signum]]'s [[Laevatein]] in ''A's'', he is upgraded into Bardiche Assault by [[Mariel Atenza]] with a revolver-type [[Belka]]n [[uses::cartridge system]] due to his keen request.
   
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In ''[[Force]]'', he is upgraded to an experimental "5th Generation Device", which could turn mana into physical energy to confront anti-magic effects.{{clr}}
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By the time of ''Force'', he is further upgraded to an experimental "5th Generation Device", which could turn mana into physical energy to confront anti-magic effects.
   
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===Alternate continuities===
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==Forms==
  
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In the movie continuity, no significant change is noted in {{app|m1st}} and {{app|m2nd}} except for the minor changes in designs. In ''Reflection'', Bardiche Assault is further upgraded by Mariel into Bardiche Hornet, with only two active forms due to urgency.
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Bardiche has assumed following forms/modes in the primary [[continuity]]:
  
   
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In the Brave Duel continuity, certain forms of Bardiche and Bardiche Assault are adapted as Fate's Brave Duel Device (see {{ni|Bardiche}}). It mainly includes Bardiche's Axe Form in ''The MOVIE 1st'', Bardiche Assault's three active forms in ''The MOVIE 2nd A's'' and Riot Blade Stinger in ''StrikerS'' (connected by spark instead of mana string).
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==Forms==
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!colspan="3"| {{nihongo|Bardiche|バルディッシュ}}
  
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! Primary continuity
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! Movie continuity
 
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! {{nihongo|Standby Form<br/>|スタンバイフォーム}}
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!colspan="3"| {{nihongo|Bardiche|バルディッシュ|Barudisshu}}
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| Bardiche's unactivated form, in the shape of a golden triangular gem on a pedestal. || {{app|nn|4}} &mdash; {{app|as}}
  
 
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! {{nihongo|Device Form<br/>|デバイスフォーム}}
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! {{nihongo|Standby Form<br/>|スタンバイフォーム<br/>|Sutanbai Fōmu}}
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| Takes the form of a golden triangular gem on a triangular pedestal. All the six corners are slightly truncated.
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| Default "staff" form, resembling a {{wp|bardiche}} or {{wp|bearded axe}}. [[Photon Lancer]] appears to be easier to cast in this form. || {{app|nn|4}} &mdash; {{app|as}}
  
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First seen in {{app|nn|4}}.
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| Similar to the original series, but the gem and pedestal are not truncated, like Bardiche Assault's Standby Form post-''A's''. In addition, its isosceles triangular shape is a bit shorter/thicker.
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! {{nihongo|Scythe Form<br/>|サイズフォーム}}
  
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| 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]]. || {{app|nn|5}} &mdash; {{app|as}}
  
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! {{nihongo|Sealing Form<br/>|シーリングフォーム}}
  
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| 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 [[Seal]]ing and [[Thunder Rage]]. || {{app|nn|5}} &mdash; {{app|as}}
  
 
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!colspan="3"| {{nihongo|Bardiche Assault|バルディッシュ・アサルト}}
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! {{nihongo|Device Form<br/>|デバイスフォーム<br/>|Debaisu Fōmu}}
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| Takes the form of a {{wp|bearded axe}} with angular blade. In addition to melee use, it is also the "staff" form for casting ranged spells like [[Photon Lancer]] and [[Thunder Smasher]].
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First seen in {{app|nn|4}}; succeeded by Bardiche Assault's Assault Form in ''A's''.
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| Redesigned as {{nihongo|'''Axe Form'''|アックスフォーム|Akkusu Fōmu}}, it takes the form of a {{wp|bardiche}} with rounded blade rather than angular. A second set of spikes are added to its top, while the original spikes have become longer and curved.
 
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! {{nihongo|Standby Form<br/>|スタンバイフォーム}}
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! {{nihongo|Scythe Form<br/>|サイズフォーム<br/>|Saizu Fōmu}}
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| Bardiche's axe head flips up 90 degrees and a golden curved mana blade springs from the gap, causing the Device to resemble a scythe. In addition to melee use, the mana blade can also be launched as [[Arc Saber]].
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| Unchanged from Bardiche's original Standby Form. || {{app|as|4}} &mdash; present
  
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First seen in {{app|nn|5}}; succeeded by Bardiche Assault's Haken Form in ''A's''.
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| Similar to the original series without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.
 
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Device/Assault Form|Assault Form]]<br/>|アサルトフォーム}}
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Sealing/Glaive Form|Sealing Form]]<br/>|シーリングフォーム<br/>|Shīringu Fōmu}}
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| Bardiche's axe head flips up 180 degrees and extends away from the handle, releasing four mana fins/blades (in an X-shape) at the neck, looking like a spear. It is mainly used for [[Seal]]ing and [[Thunder Rage]].
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| 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. || {{app|as|4}} &mdash; present
  
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First seen in {{app|nn|5}}; not succeeded by Bardiche Assault in ''A's''.
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| Redesigned as {{nihongo|'''Glaive Form'''|グレイヴフォーム|Gureivu Fōmu}} with only three mana fins/blades in addition to the changes in Axe Form. In addition, it is also used for [[Photon Lancer Phalanx Shift]] and melee attacks like [[Piercing Lancer]].
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Not succeeded by Bardiche Assault in ''The MOVIE 2nd A's'' but somehow readapted by Bardiche Hornet's Javelin in ''Reflection''.
 
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!colspan="3"| {{nihongo|Bardiche Assault|バルディッシュ・アサルト|Barudisshu Asaruto}}
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Scythe/Haken Form|Haken Form]]<br/>|ハーケンフォーム}}<ref>"Haken" is German for ''hook''.</ref>
  
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| Enhanced version of Scythe Form, with 3 smaller fin blades which give Bardiche a forked appearance. This form can use [[Haken Saber]]. || {{app|as|5}} &mdash; present
  
 
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Zanber Form]]<br/>|ザンバーフォーム}}<ref>"Zanber" is a {{wp|portmanteau}} of ''zan'' (Japanese for slash or cut) and ''saber'', frequently used for the names of Super Robot swords.</ref>
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! {{nihongo|Standby Form<br/>|スタンバイフォーム<br/>|Sutanbai Fōmu}}
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| Basically unchanged from the original Standby Form. The six triangle corners are more truncated and apparently pentagonal in ''A's'', but the truncation design is totally removed in the subsequent series, making all corners sharp.
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| 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]]. || {{app|as|11}} &mdash; present
  
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First seen in {{app|as|4}}.
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| While the gem remains unchanged (triangular and not truncated) from above, the pedestal's three corners become arrowhead-shaped, resulting in a more stylish design.
 
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Riot Blade]]<br/>|ライオットブレード}}
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Device/Axe/Assault/Bullova Form|Assault Form]]<br/>|アサルトフォーム<br/>|Asaruto Fōmu}}
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| Identical to the Device Form, except for the addition of a cartridge system below the head.
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| 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. || {{app|ss|24}} &mdash; {{app|f}}
  
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First seen in {{app|as|4}}.
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| Redesigned as {{nihongo|'''Bullova Form'''|ブローヴァフォーム|Burōva Fōmu}} without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.
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Yet to be succeeded by Bardiche Hornet in ''Reflection'' due to urgency.
 
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Riot Zanber]]<br/>|ライオットザンバー}}
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Scythe/Haken/Crescent Form|Haken Form]]<br/>|ハーケンフォーム<br/>|Hāken Fōmu}}<ref>Haken is German for "hook".</ref>
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| Enhanced version of Scythe Form, with three more smaller fin blades which give Bardiche a forked appearance.
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| Has only been used by [[Fate]] in conjunction with [[Fate Testarossa#Barrier Jacket|Sonic Drive]]. Can be switched between two sub-forms by physically joining or separating its components:<br/> {{nihongo|'''Riot Zanber Stinger'''|ライオットザンバー・スティンガー}} takes the form of two [[Riot Blade]]s connected by a string of energy at their pommels.<br/> {{nihongo|'''Riot Zanber Calamity'''|ライオットザンバー・カラミティ}} is the combination of the two [[Riot Blade]]s, resembling a larger Zanber Form. || {{app|ss|24}} &mdash; {{app|f}}
  
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First seen in {{app|as|5}}; aka Second Form in [[Riot Force 6]].
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| Redesigned as {{nihongo|'''Crescent Form'''|クレッセントフォーム|Kuressento Fōmu}} without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.
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Yet to be succeeded by Bardiche Hornet in ''Reflection'' due to urgency.
 
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Zanber Form]]<br/>|ザンバーフォーム<br/>|Zanbā Fōmu}}<ref>Zanber is a {{wp|portmanteau}} of ''zan'' (Japanese for slash or chop) and "saber", frequently used for the names of Super Robot swords.</ref>
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! {{nihongo|Riot Blade II<br/>|ライオットブレードII}}
  
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| Being the [[Full Drive]] of Bardiche Assault, the spikes emerge from the top of the head and form a trident shape which becomes the hilt of an enormous mana blade, causing the Device to resemble a claymore. It is used for various powerful attacks like [[Jet Zanber]] and [[Plasma Zanber]].
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| 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. || {{app|f|9}} &mdash; present
  
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First seen in {{app|as|11}}; aka Third Form in Riot Force 6.
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| Similar to the original series without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.
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Replaced by Bardiche Hornet's Straight Saber in ''Reflection''.
 
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! {{nihongo|Riot Zanber II<br/>|ライオットザンバーII}}
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! {{nihongo|Riot Blade<br/>|ライオットブレード<br/>|Raiotto Burēdo}}
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| Compressed version of the Zanber Form in the size of a normal saber. It appears to have enhanced its cutting power as it destroys [[Thread Cage]] with ease.
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| Enhancement of Riot Zanber Calamity. This form is to have an over-spec warship/aerial-suppressing level of power. || {{app|f}} &mdash; present
  
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First seen in {{app|ss|24}}; aka Fourth Form in Riot Force 6; replaced by Riot Blade II in ''Force''.
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| N/A
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The available forms/modes have been altered slightly in the movie [[continuity]]:
  
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! {{nihongo|Standby Form<br/>|スタンバイフォーム}}
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!rowspan="3"| {{nihongo|Riot Zanber<br/>|ライオットザンバー<br/>|Raiotto Zanbā}}
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| Has only been used by Fate in conjunction with [[Fate Testarossa#Barrier Jacket|Sonic Drive]]. It can be switched between two sub-forms by physically joining or separating its components:
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| Equivalent to Standby Form of the original series.
  
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|rowspan="4"| {{app|m1st}} &mdash;<br/>{{app|m2nd}}
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|rowspan="3"| N/A
 
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|{{nihongo|'''Riot Zanber Stinger'''|ライオットザンバー・スティンガー|Raiotto Zanbā Sutingā}} takes the form of two Riot Blades connected by a mana string at their pommels.
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! {{nihongo|Axe Form<br/>|アックスフォーム}}
  
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First seen in {{app|ss|24}}; replaced by Riot Blade II in ''Force''.
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| 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.
  
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! {{nihongo|Scythe Form<br/>|サイズフォーム}}
  
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| Equivalent to Scythe Form of the original series.
  
 
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|{{nihongo|'''Riot Zanber Calamity'''|ライオットザンバー・カラミティ|Raiotto Zanbā Karamiti}} is the combination of the two Riot Blades, resembling a larger Zanber Form.
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! {{nihongo|Glaive Form<br/>|グレイヴフォーム}}
  
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First seen in {{app|ss|24}}; replaced by Riot Zanber II in ''Force''.
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| 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]].
  
 
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Riot Blade/Riot Blade II|Riot Blade II]]<br/>|ライオットブレードⅡ<br/>|Raiotto Burēdo Tsū}}
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!colspan="3"| {{nihongo|Bardiche Assault|バルディッシュ・アサルト}}
  
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| Enhanced version of Riot Blade and Riot Zanber Stinger with a different appearance. It has three sub-forms: a single Riot Blade, a pair of Riot Blades (without mana string at pommels), or a pair of Riot Blades connected at their pommels (like a double-headed spear).
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First seen in {{app|f|9}}.
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| N/A
 
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! {{nihongo|Standby Form<br/>|スタンバイフォーム}}
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Riot Zanber/Riot Zanber II|Riot Zanber II]]<br/>|ライオットザンバーⅡ<br/>|Raiotto Zanbā Tsū}}
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| Enhanced version of Riot Zanber Calamity. It is expected to have an over-spec warship/aerial-suppressing level of power.
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| Equivalent to Standby Form of the original series.
  
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|rowspan="4"| {{app|m2nd}}
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First seen in {{app|f|14}}.
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| N/A
 
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!colspan="3"| {{nihongo|'''Bardiche Hornet'''|バルディッシュ・ホーネット|Barudisshu Hōnetto}}
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! {{nihongo|Bullova Form<br/>|ブローヴァフォーム}}
  
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| Being the upgrade of Axe Form; equivalent to Assault Form of the original series.
  
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! Standby Form
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| N/A
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! {{nihongo|Crescent Form<br/>|クレッセントフォーム}}
  
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| In ''Reflection'', presumably due to urgency, Bardiche Hornet's Standby Form is the hilt part of its Straight Saber Form instead of a gem. It is therefore carried in a briefcase.
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| Being the upgrade of Scythe Form; equivalent to Haken Form of the original series.
  
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Straight Saber Form]]<br/>|ストレートセイバー<br/>フォーム<br/>|Sutorēto Seibā Fōmu}}
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| N/A
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| Enhanced version of Zanber Form. The design is partly similar to Riot Zanber II in ''Force'', with wider hilt but without any slot at the tip.
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Javelin Form]]<br/>|ジャベリンフォーム<br/>|Jaberin Fōmu}}
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| N/A
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| Optimised for bombardment battles, it takes the form of a pole weapon (similar to Raising Heart Exelion's Bustercanon Mode), resembling a spear rather than a javelin.
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! {{nihongo|[[mode::Blitz Saber Form]]<br/>|ブリッツセイバー<br/>フォーム<br/>|Burittsu Seibā Fōmu}}
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| N/A
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| Derived version of Straight Saber Form in ''Detonation'' which is suitable for wielding with either one or both hand(s).
 
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! {{nihongo|Zanber Form<br/>|ザンバーフォーム}}
  
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| Being the [[Full Drive]] of Bardiche Assault; equivalent to Zanber Form of the original series.
  
 
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Bardiche's Zanber Form is almost identical to the "Zankantou" (Colossal Blade in the Atlus translation) wielded by {{wk|superrobotwars|Sanger Zonvolt}}'s {{wk|superrobotwars|Thrudgelmir (Mecha)|Thrudgelmir}} in {{wp|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 {{wk|superrobotwars|Wodan Ymir|a cyborg clone of him with identity issues}}, similar to how Fate is an [[Artificial Mage|enhanced clone]] of [[Alicia Testarossa]] (this version of the Thrudgelmir was introduced after the airing of ''A's'').
   
 
==Functions==
  
==Functions==
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! {{nihongo|Auto Guard<br/>|オートガード}}
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! Auto Guard
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| Fate's [[Auto Guard]] spell is [[Defenser]]. || {{app|nn}} &mdash; present
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| Fate's [[Auto Guard]] spell set by Bardiche is [[Defenser]].
 
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! {{nihongo|Cartridge System<br/>|カートリッジシステム}}
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! Cartridge System
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| Belkan [[Cartridge System]] CVK792-R (six-cylinder revolver type). || {{app|as|4}} &mdash; present
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| Belkan [[Cartridge System]] CVK792-R (six-cylinder revolver type). [[Cartridge]]s are set in {{nihongo|'''{{wp|speedloader}}s'''|スピードローダー|Supīdo Rōdā}}, i.e. the reloading cylinders.
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In ''The Gears of Destiny'', a special program cartridge named {{nihongo|'''Hornisse'''|ホルニッセ|Horunisse|Ger. "Hornet"}} is used. Its name is presumably a reference to the tank destroyer {{wp|Nashorn|''Hornisse''}}.
 
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! {{wp|Automated external defibrillator|AED}}
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! {{nihongo|Speedloader<br/>|スピードローダー}}<ref>The name used by the japanese [http://nanoha.julynet.jp NanohaWiki], which is the general name for such part. No sources for any official names in the series.</ref>
  
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| First seen in {{app|f|9}}, Bardiche seems to have a built-in {{wp|defibrillation}} function for the unlikely event that Fate's heart stops.
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| Reloading cylinder for Cartridge System. || {{app|as|4}} &mdash; present
  
 
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Bardiche is one of two Devices in the series (along with [[Graf Eisen]]), that have been subjected to [[Recovery]].
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Notably, Bardiche is one of two Devices in the series (the other being [[Graf Eisen]]) that have been subjected to [[Recovery]] on screen.
   
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* Fans jokingly refer to Fate's car in ''StrikerS'' as "Cardiche" because it has the same color scheme as Bardiche.
  
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* Bardiche's Zanber Form is almost identical to the "Zankantou" (Colossal Blade in the Atlus translation) wielded by {{wk|superrobotwars|Sanger Zonvolt}}'s {{wk|superrobotwars|Thrudgelmir (Mecha)|Thrudgelmir}} in {{wp|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 {{wk|superrobotwars|Wodan Ymir|a cyborg clone of him with identity issues}}, similar to how Fate is an [[Artificial Mage|enhanced clone]] of [[Alicia Testarossa]] (this version of the Thrudgelmir was introduced after the airing of ''A's'').
  
   
 
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Bardiche Hornet
Bardiche Assault in Assault Form
Bardiche Assault in Assault Form
Device profile
Other namesBardiche
Bardiche Assault
Bardiche Hornet
Battleaxe of Flash
MasterFate Testarossa
CreatorRynith
GenderMale
LanguageEnglish
Classification
Magic systemMidchilda
Formula-Midchilda
TypeIntelligent
HandlingWeapon
Production
Japanese nameバルディッシュ・ホーネット
(Barudisshu Hōnetto)
First app.Nanoha (ep.4)
Voiced byKevin 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. He receives a number of upgrades in the series.

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 (バルディッシュ・アサルト Barudisshu Asaruto) 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.

In the movie continuity, he is further renamed from Bardiche Assault to Bardiche Hornet (バルディッシュ・ホーネット Barudisshu Hōnetto) after the upgrade in Reflection. It is presumably named after the program cartridge "Hornisse" (Ger. "Hornet") loaded by himself in the final battle in The Gears of Destiny.

Bardiche is also titled the "Battleaxe of Flash" (閃光の戦斧 Senkō no Senpu),[1] which is originated from Rynith's description when she is creating Bardiche in Nanoha Sound Stage 02.

Appearances[]

Fate Bardiche

Bardiche Assault as a 5th Generation Device in Force

Bardiche appears primarily alongside Fate in TOS, A's manga, A's, StrikerS manga, StrikerS, ViVid and Force.

After being badly damaged in the first fight with Signum's Laevatein in A's, he is upgraded into Bardiche Assault by Mariel Atenza with a revolver-type Belkan cartridge system due to his keen request.

By the time of Force, he is further upgraded to an experimental "5th Generation Device", which could turn mana into physical energy to confront anti-magic effects.

Alternate continuities[]

In the movie continuity, no significant change is noted in The MOVIE 1st and The MOVIE 2nd A's except for the minor changes in designs. In Reflection, Bardiche Assault is further upgraded by Mariel into Bardiche Hornet, with only two active forms due to urgency.

In the Brave Duel continuity, certain forms of Bardiche and Bardiche Assault are adapted as Fate's Brave Duel Device (see Bardiche). It mainly includes Bardiche's Axe Form in The MOVIE 1st, Bardiche Assault's three active forms in The MOVIE 2nd A's and Riot Blade Stinger in StrikerS (connected by spark instead of mana string).

Forms[]

Forms Primary continuity Movie continuity
Bardiche (バルディッシュ Barudisshu)
Standby Form
(スタンバイフォーム
 Sutanbai Fōmu) 		Takes the form of a golden triangular gem on a triangular pedestal. All the six corners are slightly truncated.

First seen in Nanoha (ep.4).

Similar to the original series, but the gem and pedestal are not truncated, like Bardiche Assault's Standby Form post-A's. In addition, its isosceles triangular shape is a bit shorter/thicker.
Device Form
(デバイスフォーム
 Debaisu Fōmu) 		Takes the form of a bearded axe with angular blade. In addition to melee use, it is also the "staff" form for casting ranged spells like Photon Lancer and Thunder Smasher.

First seen in Nanoha (ep.4); succeeded by Bardiche Assault's Assault Form in A's.

Redesigned as Axe Form (アックスフォーム Akkusu Fōmu), it takes the form of a bardiche with rounded blade 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
 Saizu Fōmu) 		Bardiche's axe head flips up 90 degrees and a golden curved mana blade springs from the gap, causing the Device to resemble a scythe. In addition to melee use, the mana blade can also be launched as Arc Saber.

First seen in Nanoha (ep.5); succeeded by Bardiche Assault's Haken Form in A's.

Similar to the original series without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.
Sealing Form
(シーリングフォーム
 Shīringu Fōmu) 		Bardiche's axe head flips up 180 degrees and extends away from the handle, releasing four mana fins/blades (in an X-shape) at the neck, looking like a spear. It is mainly used for Sealing and Thunder Rage.

First seen in Nanoha (ep.5); not succeeded by Bardiche Assault in A's.

Redesigned as Glaive Form (グレイヴフォーム Gureivu Fōmu) with only three mana fins/blades in addition to the changes in Axe Form. In addition, it is also used for Photon Lancer Phalanx Shift and melee attacks like Piercing Lancer.

Not succeeded by Bardiche Assault in The MOVIE 2nd A's but somehow readapted by Bardiche Hornet's Javelin in Reflection.

Bardiche Assault (バルディッシュ・アサルト Barudisshu Asaruto)
Standby Form
(スタンバイフォーム
 Sutanbai Fōmu) 		Basically unchanged from the original Standby Form. The six triangle corners are more truncated and apparently pentagonal in A's, but the truncation design is totally removed in the subsequent series, making all corners sharp.

First seen in A's (ep.4).

While the gem remains unchanged (triangular and not truncated) from above, the pedestal's three corners become arrowhead-shaped, resulting in a more stylish design.
Assault Form
(アサルトフォーム
 Asaruto Fōmu) 		Identical to the Device Form, except for the addition of a cartridge system below the head.

First seen in A's (ep.4).

Redesigned as Bullova Form (ブローヴァフォーム Burōva Fōmu) without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.

Yet to be succeeded by Bardiche Hornet in Reflection due to urgency.

Haken Form
(ハーケンフォーム
 Hāken Fōmu)[2] 		Enhanced version of Scythe Form, with three more smaller fin blades which give Bardiche a forked appearance.

First seen in A's (ep.5); aka Second Form in Riot Force 6.

Redesigned as Crescent Form (クレッセントフォーム Kuressento Fōmu) without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.

Yet to be succeeded by Bardiche Hornet in Reflection due to urgency.

Zanber Form
(ザンバーフォーム
 Zanbā Fōmu)[3] 		Being the Full Drive of Bardiche Assault, the spikes emerge from the top of the head and form a trident shape which becomes the hilt of an enormous mana blade, causing the Device to resemble a claymore. It is used for various powerful attacks like Jet Zanber and Plasma Zanber.

First seen in A's (ep.11); aka Third Form in Riot Force 6.

Similar to the original series without notable changes other than those in Axe Form.

Replaced by Bardiche Hornet's Straight Saber in Reflection.

Riot Blade
(ライオットブレード
 Raiotto Burēdo) 		Compressed version of the Zanber Form in the size of a normal saber. It appears to have enhanced its cutting power as it destroys Thread Cage with ease.

First seen in StrikerS (ep.24); aka Fourth Form in Riot Force 6; replaced by Riot Blade II in Force.

N/A
Riot Zanber
(ライオットザンバー
 Raiotto Zanbā) 		Has only been used by Fate in conjunction with Sonic Drive. It can be switched between two sub-forms by physically joining or separating its components: N/A
Riot Zanber Stinger (ライオットザンバー・スティンガー Raiotto Zanbā Sutingā) takes the form of two Riot Blades connected by a mana string at their pommels.

First seen in StrikerS (ep.24); replaced by Riot Blade II in Force.

Riot Zanber Calamity (ライオットザンバー・カラミティ Raiotto Zanbā Karamiti) is the combination of the two Riot Blades, resembling a larger Zanber Form.

First seen in StrikerS (ep.24); replaced by Riot Zanber II in Force.

Riot Blade II
(ライオットブレードⅡ
 Raiotto Burēdo Tsū) 		Enhanced version of Riot Blade and Riot Zanber Stinger with a different appearance. It has three sub-forms: a single Riot Blade, a pair of Riot Blades (without mana string at pommels), or a pair of Riot Blades connected at their pommels (like a double-headed spear).

First seen in Force (ch.9).

N/A
Riot Zanber II
(ライオットザンバーⅡ
 Raiotto Zanbā Tsū) 		Enhanced version of Riot Zanber Calamity. It is expected to have an over-spec warship/aerial-suppressing level of power.

First seen in Force (ch.14).

N/A
Bardiche Hornet (バルディッシュ・ホーネット Barudisshu Hōnetto)
Standby Form N/A In Reflection, presumably due to urgency, Bardiche Hornet's Standby Form is the hilt part of its Straight Saber Form instead of a gem. It is therefore carried in a briefcase.
Straight Saber Form
(ストレートセイバー
フォーム
 Sutorēto Seibā Fōmu) 		N/A Enhanced version of Zanber Form. The design is partly similar to Riot Zanber II in Force, with wider hilt but without any slot at the tip.
Javelin Form
(ジャベリンフォーム
 Jaberin Fōmu) 		N/A Optimised for bombardment battles, it takes the form of a pole weapon (similar to Raising Heart Exelion's Bustercanon Mode), resembling a spear rather than a javelin.
Blitz Saber Form
(ブリッツセイバー
フォーム
 Burittsu Seibā Fōmu) 		N/A Derived version of Straight Saber Form in Detonation which is suitable for wielding with either one or both hand(s).

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).

Functions[]

Upgrades Description
Auto Guard Fate's Auto Guard spell set by Bardiche is Defenser.
Cartridge System Belkan Cartridge System CVK792-R (six-cylinder revolver type). Cartridges are set in speedloaders (スピードローダー Supīdo Rōdā), i.e. the reloading cylinders.

In The Gears of Destiny, a special program cartridge named Hornisse (ホルニッセ Horunisse, Ger. "Hornet") is used. Its name is presumably a reference to the tank destroyer Hornisse.

AED First seen in Force (ch.9), Bardiche seems to have a built-in defibrillation function for the unlikely event that Fate's heart stops.

Notably, Bardiche is one of two Devices in the series (the other being Graf Eisen) that have been subjected to Recovery on screen.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. ^ Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, official website.
  2. ^ Haken is German for "hook".
  3. ^ Zanber is a portmanteau of zan (Japanese for slash or chop) and "saber", frequently used for the names of Super Robot swords.
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