Everything We Know About Birth By Sleep | Unbirths So Far

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EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT
BIRTH BY SLEEP
-SO FAR-

-INTRODUCTION-

Hey everyone. R-K here again! Well, after the "success" of my first thread, and the requests of many members, I am now here today with the next installment of my "Everything We Know So Far About..." series, with one on BIRTH BY SLEEP! Yes I know, I can tell you're all foaming at the mouth, lol. Well, I must say, Birth By Sleep is a bugger to summarize like this. When I started writing this article/thread, I figured BBS would be shorter than my 358/2 Days thread... Well... I was wrong. The BBS one is definitely longer than the 358 one. But after a lot of hard work and time, I hope you guys find this thread useful.

I made this thread to help new members, as well as old, touch up on the facts about what we know concerning Birth By Sleep. I was tired of seeing so many people clueless about the three games so I made the 358 thread, and now, this one. I hope many members find something of value in this thread, and if not, I hope you all can at least appreciate the work that I have put in for your - the members' - benefit. So, enjoy! ^__________________^

DISCLAIMER: Please note, the content and writing of this thread technically belongs to me. I put in a lot of work on these pages and they are not allowed to be copied, distributed or posted, in part or of its entirety, on any site other than KHInsider. Thank you, and I hope you can understand why.

-GENERAL INFORMATION-

Director: Tetsuya Nomura
Co-director: Tai Yasue
Producer: Patrick Chen
Co-producer: Yoichi Yoshimoto
Executive Producer: Shinji Hashimoto
Scenario Writers: Tetsuya Nomura (base story), Daisuke Watanabe (lead writer)
Official Site: KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep
Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)

-THE TITLE-

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep borrows it's title from a line in the Kingdom Hearts II Secret Ending - Sunset Horizons. The line in the video goes "It all began -- with Birth By Sleep". The game's title shares the title of the KH2:FM+ Secret Ending as well. Not much is known about the meaning of the title, but, like 358/2 Days, it's meaning won't be understood until the end of the game.

-PRESS RELEASE-

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is the tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios utilizing the groundbreaking technology of the PSP. Exciting new features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.

The Keyblade is said to hold phenomenal power. One legend says its wielder saved the world, while another says that he wrought chaos and ruin upon it. —from Ansem's Report (KINGDOM HEARTS)

Long before Sora took up the Keyblade, there were other Keyblade masters. One of these masters, Xehanort, disappeared one day along with his apprentice. This event proved to be a foreshadowing of great disaster to come. Aware of the threat, another master ordered his three apprentices to seek out Xehanort and his cohort.

-STORY-

Birth By Sleep takes place ten years prior to the events of Kingdom Hearts 1 and it is about three apprentices (Terra, Aqua and Ven) who are sent by their Master (a new character to the series) to search for Master Xehanort and his cohort after they disappear one day. The story is split into three separate scenarios, each following one of three heroes on their search to find Master Xehanort. For the majority of the adventure, the three heroes will be alone but there will be times where they cross paths and meet.

The game is set to explain one of four untold stories, being the story of "Xehanort's Memories". The game focuses on two main mysteries, one of them being Xehanort's Memories, and the other being Ven's Identity and connection with Roxas. Nomura has also hinted that not all three Keybladers (Terra, Aqua, Ven) are connected to the heroes of Kingdom Hearts II (Riku, Kairi, Sora) but the game will explain the original conflict of the Kingdom Hearts series and that there is also an importance in each of their identities.

Nomura has stated that Xigbar (otherwise known as Braig in Birth By Sleep) had witnessed the three heroes when he was an apprentice to Ansem the Wise, and it is implied that some of the other apprentices had seen them as well. Nomura has also said that Riku's, Sora's and Kairi's names meant Land, Sky and Sea respectfully and that the three Keybladers Terra, Ven and Aqua mean Earth, Wind and Sea respectfully. He has also made it clear that these three meanings will have a large impact on the game.

Nomura has said that the three character start out together, at the same time axis, but then afterward each of their stories will begin respectfully. He said that the three share the main goal of chasing after Master Xehanort who has disappeared, though each character's exact goal is subtly different from each other.

He also went on to comment that original Masters - those who teach the methods of wielding the Keyblade to their pupils - do exist and not only that but since the thoughts of the each master differs, it's their spirit that is being taught. Nomura also states that the reason why Masters must train others to use the Keyblade will be explained within the game.

Commenting on how the three stories worked together, Nomura said that the worlds the trio go to are generally the same place, but how they relate to those worlds is what really differs. For example, Terra may visit a world that no one has been to yet, afterward when Aqua or Ven visits that world, there would be a trace of Terra having been there. That's the feeling of it, and the circumstance and information gained for each character is different. By this way, naturally the connection to the particular world changes too. Nomura believes such story development will definitely be "the charm" of Birth By Sleep.

Nomura has said that the theme of Birth By Sleep revolves between "connections of the heart" and "fate". He said that when it is played last, the player will understand that the story of KH that takes place afterward is one "not of chance, but a story that becomes inevitable". He said that unlike the tender atmosphere of previous KH titles, this one is serious. Because it is a sad story, people have asked Nomura how he manages to do it when involving Disney works. He only smiled and said that a painful story unfolds, and while KH "isn't that sort of thing", this time around they are trying to progress the story in that direction.

-MASTER XEHANORT-

Master Xehanort is a character first seen in the KH2:FM+ Secret Ending "Birth By Sleep". He is commonly referred to as MX and is considered the game's central antagonist. The story begins when he and his cohort disappear one day. Aware of the threat of their disappearance, a Master sent his three apprentices to seek out him and his cohort.

Nomura has said that the story of Birth By Sleep will answer such questions as why MX has Xehanort's names and why he is wearing the same clothes as Xehanort's Heartless in Kingdom Hearts 1. He also made a point that each of the characters' identities are important. Master Xehanort has also been seen to wield a Keyblade, with a key-chain, in the KH2:FM= Secret Ending. Not much else is known about MX, other than that he seems to know Terra and Ven and that he wants Kingdom Hearts for an undisclosed reason.

He has been seen in the TGS Trailer explaining to Terra that he is tired of waiting for him, and that he wants Terra to cross the wall between light and dark to him. MX also believes that those who submit to darkness aren't qualified to use the Keyblade, however, whether or not he is lying is yet to be seen. He goes on to say that that man is already a monster infused with darkness and asks someone (we don't know who) to defeat the darkness and correct his mistake. He is believed to be referring to the Dark Soldier.

In the DKΣ3713 Party Trailer, it was revealed by Terra that Master Xehanort was after beings with hearts of pure light and that if they were to chase the light, MX would appear. Nomura later confirmed this to be true but noted that it is certainly something he is interested in, but it is only the first of MX's intentions.

-THE DARK SOLDIER-

The Dark Soldier, commonly referred to as DS, is a character first seen in the KH2:FM+ Secret Ending "Birth By Sleep". He is described as MX's cohort/apprentice and is believed to be referred to as "a monster infused with darkness" by MX. Little is known about the DS at this point other than that he also wields a Keyblade that bears a bit of a resemblance to Riku's Soul Eater and wears a suit that is similar to Riku's Dark Suit. His Keyblade also has a keychain on it and in the TGS Trailer, we see him in a fight against Ven which he knocks Ven off his feet.

-MICKEY-

Ten years prior to Kingdom Hearts 1, we see Mickey accompanied with Donald and Goofy, as he is in training with Master Yen Sid in order to become a stronger Keyblade Wielder. While we don't know the exact reason as to why Mickey is in training, we see him come in to save Ven when he is bested in a fight against the DS. Nomura has said that he cannot reveal whether or not he is a "King" at that age.

-TERRA-

The first scenario and playable character confirmed was Terra. Terra is one of three apprentices under an unnamed and unseen Master who was sent to seek out Master Xehanort and his cohort when they disappeared one day. Terra wields a Keyblade without a keychain that can be seen Here. Terra's name means Earth, and has an implied connection to Riku. Nomura has also dropped hints that Terra had chosen Riku to be a Keyblade Master in KH2:FM+.

In the TGS Trailer of Birth By Sleep, Terra makes mention of a certain "power" he has but the details on exactly what this power is is currently unknown. He refers to Ven as his "friend" and believes that Master Xehanort had done something to his heart. It was also said that Ven had saved Terra at one point.

Terra has also been seen in various scans and in the Jump Festa trailer with Maleficent and Nomura has commented that Terra and Maleficent are working together and the smile Terra has in that scene is hinting at a connection. He has also been described as Master Xehanort's Avenger and that he has not yet "awakened".

In the DKΣ3713 Party Trailer, more details surrounding Terra are given. Some of these details, include his partnership with Maleficent. Maleficent is seen telling him about beings with hearts of pure light. She tells them that there are seven and that once she has captured them all, she would rule the worlds. Terra is later seen approaching Snow White in her world, commenting on how he could feel the pure light radiating from her. It seems that Terra is working with Maleficent, much like Riku was, by helping her capture those with no darkness in their hearts.

Terra is also seen talking with Aqua in "The Castle of Dreams" about these beings with hearts of pure light. He tells her that Master Xehanort is after them, and if they were to chase the light, surely MX would appear as well. Later on in the trailer, Ven and Aqua are in the "Enchanted Kingdom" in a place covered with thorns where Aqua tells Ven not to be fooled, and that he knows Terra isn't like "that", to which Maleficent replies by saying "But the truth is harsh to hear."

Later Aqua is seen confronting Maleficent again, asking her if what she said to Ven was a lie or not. Maleficent tells her it was all true and that Terra succumbs to darkness in order to obtain power. This comment outrages Aqua who yells at Maleficent to "get out of here!". The trailer ends with Maleficent turning into a Dragon, and Aqua preparing to fight.

Nomura has since remarked that Terra is the type of person who makes his goal's his top priority, but Nomura also made it clear to mention that Terra is not "a bad fellow", however his stress on his goals does cause conflict.

-VEN-

The second scenario and playable character confirmed was Ven. Ven is also one of three apprentices under the unnamed/unseen Master who sent Ven and the other apprentices out to seek Master Xehanort when he and his cohort disappeared. Ven wields a Keyblade without a keychain (an artist rendition can be seen Here). Ven's name means Winds and has an implied connection to Sora. Nomura has also noted that Ven's name is just an alias, or a nick-name and that his real name is longer.

One of the game's central mysteries is the identity of Ven and exactly what his connection is between Roxas, and by extension, Sora. Nomura says that when playing the game, you will easily be able to separate Roxas and Ven but by connecting the story between Roxas and Sora, you will understand just who Ven is.

In the TGS Trailer, the opening scene shows Terra thanking Ven for saving him. Also, when Terra is confronting MX, he says that he has a "friend". He is believed to be referring to Ven in this instance and Terra asks MX what he has done to Ven's heart. Later in the trailer, MX meets Ven at the coliseum and says "Long time no see" implying that he had known Ven before but Ven doesn't recognize MX at all. MX then says that he is losing "it" (what this "it" is we don't know) and that in order to obtain it, he needs to give up and he will recover everything and know the truth.

We then see Ven in a battle against DS where he is flown back and lands on the ground with the DS approaching him. Mickey then jumps onto the scene, withdrawing his Keyblade in an act to protect Ven. Later on, we also see a knocked out Ven in Terra's arm as he proclaims to use his power for his friends. The trailer ends with Ven asking Aqua to "erase" him.

In the DK∑3713 trailer, Ven and Aqua are seen in the "Enchanted Kingdom" in a place covered with thorns where Aqua tells Ven not to be fooled, and that he knows Terra isn't like "that", to which Maleficent replies by saying "But the truth is harsh to hear."

Later Aqua is seen confronting Maleficent again, asking her if what she said to Ven was a lie or not. Maleficent tells her it was all true and that Terra succumbs to darkness in order to obtain power. This comment outrages Aqua who yells at Maleficent to "get out of here!". The trailer ends with Maleficent turning into a Dragon, and Aqua preparing to fight.

Ven was also a primary feature in the DK∑3713 Demo at the party where he is in the world "Castle of Dreams" (for more information on the Demo, check out the "Demo" Section below.)

It was also at the DK∑3713 Party where Ven's full name was officially confirmed to be 'Ventus' which is Latin for 'Wind'. Nomura has since said that the story of Ventus seems to be the one with the closest feel to past Kingdom Hearts titles, saying that Ventus is able to make friends with the dwellers in the various worlds he visits and is the type to blend into a world naturally.

-AQUA-

Aqua is the third apprentice of the mystery Master in Birth By Sleep. She, like the other apprentices, was sent to seek out MX and DS when they disappeared. Aqua wields a Keyblade without a keychain that can be seen Here. Not much is known about Aqua, and she has yet to be confirmed as a playable character or the third scenario of the game. In fact, she has yet to be even seen in any game screen shots or trailers yet, and the only image of her is from a single piece of official artwork (click on her name above to see it). Nomura has been surprisingly tight-lipped about her in the game, though it is speculated that she is the apprentice he is referring to when he said that one of them didn't have a connection with Kingdom Hearts 2's heroes.

In the DK∑3713 Party Trailer, we are finally given the first look at Aqua in Birth By Sleep. Aqua was a primary feature in the trailer, being shown off in a multitude of scenes. The first scene to reveal Aqua was with her, Terra and Ventus in a courtyard. She is seen dancing with her Keyblade before someone walks down the stairs and all three apprentices rush to great them. It is this scene where we first see the outfit Aqua will be sporting off in the game, and a screenshot of the scene where the trio rush to meet this person can be seen Here.

Aqua is also seen talking with Terra in "The Castle of Dreams" about beings with hearts of pure light. Terra tells her that Master Xehanort is after them, and if they were to chase the light, surely MX would appear as well. Later on in the trailer, Ven and Aqua are in the "Enchanted Kingdom" in a place covered with thorns where Aqua tells Ven not to be fooled, and that he knows Terra isn't like "that", to which Maleficent replies by saying "But the truth is harsh to hear."

Later Aqua is seen confronting Maleficent again, asking her if what she said to Ven was a lie or not. Maleficent tells her it was all true and that Terra succumbs to darkness in order to obtain power. This comment outrages Aqua who yells at Maleficent to "get out of here!". The trailer ends with Maleficent turning into a Dragon, and Aqua preparing to fight.

Nomura has since confirmed Aqua to be the third scenario, putting all doubt of that to rest. He also went on to say that Aqua is a serious character and that she has a steady mind and is often worried about Terra and Ven. He said that she is an eyewitness to the recent events and therefore she takes that kind of standpoint.

-THE NEW ENEMY-

-GENERAL-

When Birth By Sleep was first revealed at TGS 2007, many were surprised to see something new - a new enemy. Not much information was given about these previously unnamed enemies, except for that fact that they were not Nobodies or Heartless (due to them not existing during BBS time).

Slowly details began to peal away, and we learned that these new creatures were some sort of "groundwork" for what would later become the Heartless/Nobodies, and that Nomura said that they were to be imagined of a sort of "starting point". He also went on to say that these new enemies were very fast and agile and there was something of a "wild concept" to them.

For whatever reasons, these new enemies seem to not exist after Birth By Sleep, and the reasons to why that is are said to be answered within the game. Nomura has said that the Unbirths designate the feeling of the game's motif and that the kind of existence they have will be revealed soon.

-NAME-

At the DKΣ3713 Party in August, the previously unnamed new enemies were finally titled during the BBS Gameplay Demo. In a scene in the demo, Terra remarks that the new enemies must have been the "unbirths" that Master had told him about. After nearly a year long wait, the enemies names had finally been revealed, but what exactly their names mean is yet another mystery of BBS.

Commenting on the name Unbirths, Nomura has said "There is meaning in various ways, adding "un" creates the opposite meaning of "birth" thus the "unbirth". With this, the "unborn" is given real meaning."

-APPEARANCE-

The Unbirths appearance ranges from the different species but most of them seems to be in a palette of different shades of blues, and all of them share one common feature - blood red eyes. Currently we have only seen two types of Unbirths (the two pictured above) but, like the Heartless and Nobodies, there are believed to be a lot more types.

At the DKΣ3713 Party, a few more types of Unbirths were revealed. (See the 'Types' Section below for more details.)

-SYMBOL-

A few Unbirths we have seen so far have a new logo/emblem on them (seen above). This emblem is obviously believed to be the emblem of the Unbirths and many have speculated that since some have them and some don't that they are artficial, much like the Heartless, however confirmation on this is nonexistent.

-TYPES-

Type A (Unnamed) - (Click Here for a Larger Image)
-When Birth By Sleep was first revealed at the TGS 07 show, this was the only type of Unbirth first shown to the public. Nomura has said that they are to be considered on the same level as Shadow Heartless and Dusks, it is believed that he means they are the weakest and most common form of Unbirths, just like the Shadows and Dusks are for Heartless and Nobodies respectfully. Currently, not much else is known about this type of Unbirth.

Type B (Unnamed) - (Click Here for a Larger Image)
-This second type of Unbirth was first revealed at Jump Festa 07. They are a lot bigger compared to Type A, and they were the first Unbirths seen to sport off the new emblem. They also sport a lighter shade of blue compared to Type A, but other than that, nothing is known about them.

Type C (Unnamed) - (Click Here for a Larger Image)
-Type C was one of the new types of Unbirths that was unveiled at the DK∑3713 Party. The Unbirth is near black in colour with the exception of a red marking on their heads. They look like they move in a way that could suggest movement like a snake (based on the larger photo). Nothing much else is known about them, unsurprisingly.

Type D (Unnamed) - (Click Here for a Larger Image)
-Yet another type of Unbirth revealed at the Party. This type of Unbirth resembles something much like a flower, and so far has only been seen in the Enchanted Kingdom world.

Type E (Unnamed) - [Click Here for a Larger Image)
-Surprise, surprise, this little bud-shaped Unbirth was also unveiled at the DK∑3713 Party.

Type F (Wheel Master) - (Click Here for a Larger Image)
-This was the first Unbirth to be given a name the 'Wheel Master' and was also the first Unbirth Boss seen yet. It was first shown in the DK∑3713 Party Demo for Terra, where he must advance into a castle in the Enchanted Kingdom and battle with this boss. More details on the battle can be read below in the 'Demo Impressions" section.

-SECRET ENDINGS-
-SUNSET HORIZONS-

At the end of Kingdom Hearts II, if you had completed certain requirements, you would be greeted by the video above titled "Sunset Horizons". Not much was known about the video at the time, but Nomura said that the three characters were all brand new characters that we had yet to have seen. He said that he put them in armour because he wasn't sure exactly what they would look like, and this let him conceal their identities for a period of time. In the movie, we see the three knights walk into a desert and pick up three familiar Keyblades: the Kingdom Key, the Inverse Kingdom Key and the Way to Dawn. Nomura has said that them picking up these keyblades was purely symbolic and was to show that these three new characters might have a connection with the owners of those Keyblades, but that isn't to say that they are them. Given what we now know about Birth By Sleep, this video is purely conceptional and the presence of the KK, IKK and WtD were simply for symbolic purposes.

-BIRTH BY SLEEP-

Birth By Sleep is the name of the Secret Ending of KH2:FM+. It features the three knights: Terra, Aqua and Ven, as they battle against Master Xehanort and his cohort, the Dark Soldier (DS). The secret ending has been confirmed to be an actual scene within the game and may, or may not be a scene very close to the end of the game, though it is uncertain if it will stay the same as it is in the secret ending, or will have some changes for the actual game.

-WORLDS-

In Birth By Sleep, Disney worlds make a return, and among them are some familiar places, and some brand new worlds to be seen. They (the KH Development Team) believe that it is better to keep a "normal feeling" within the Disney worlds but also adds that there a new worlds and there will also be two or more worlds that "Will surprise you". Nomura has also stated that the primary enjoyment of the Disney worlds will be their story and because the game is set in the past, the worlds will also experience a time shift.

At the DK∑7313 Party, it was revealed that the name of the Sleeping Beauty World was "Enchanted Kingdom" and that the Cinderella World is called "Castle of Dreams".

Confirmed Worlds so far include:
-Radiant Gardens
-Enchanted Kingdom (Sleeping Beauty)
-Snow White
-Castle of Dreams (Cinderella)
-Olympus Coliseum (Hercules)
-Yen Sid's Tower/Twilight Town
-Destiny Islands
-The Gathering Place/Sunset Horizons (Location of KH2:FM+ Secret Ending).

-GAMEPLAY-

-BATTLE SYSTEM-

The gameplay gets an overhaul from past Kingdom Hearts titles, though it is said to have a feeling similar to Re:CoM. A system close to that of Re:CoM was created to successfully feel like a Command Deck but they felt that the previous appearance of the command menu, as seen Here, was too similar to that of Re:CoM so they had it changed to the way it is Here, soon after the game was announced at TGS.

He has also stated that the new gameplay has a slight influence from S-E's Nintendo DS game "The World Ends With You".

The Birth By Sleep gameplay differs from the KH series greatly in that it has no use of MP. It instead has a new gauge known as "Focus", though the exact details of how this gauge works is unknown. Whenever you attack, the "Command Gauge" rises and when it accumulates, a new command appears that allows you to use a rather powerful attack.

The Command Gauge rises when you attack with the circle button and the triangle, but when you stop attacking the Command Gauge begins to decrease. When you use a move with circle, the command bar will turn orange and when it does this you cannot use the attack again until it is finished charging. In addition, you can change what the triangle button is set to, so in order to efficiently continue to attack you will most likely keep being able to customize its settings.

Each character has a slightly different battle system and feel to them, and Terra is no exception. Something exclusive to Terra is the ability to enter something known as "Fatal Mode". In this mode you constantly move around and use additional skills to increase the "Fatal Mode Gauge". When the Fatal Mode Gauge becomes "Max" an additional command appears that lets to connect your skills with a powerful finishing move that "scatters" the enemy.

In the latest Shonen Jump scans (See Here) a new special technique called the "Shoot Lock System" was revealed. This new ability lets Terra consecutively attack by shooting bullets of light out of his Keyblade. If you find yourself losing against a blaze of enemies the Shoot Lock System is ready to fire, allowing you to lock onto a large group of enemies all at once. During this technique the command menu changes, however whether or not this new technique is exclusive to Terra has yet to be confirmed.

At the DK∑3713 Party, more details were given on the Shoot Lock System as well as other features of the battle system. To start off, it was revealed that the Shoot Lock System is not exclusive to Terra and that Ven also can use it and most likely Aqua can as well. Terra's Shoot Lock System special attack is called "Photon Charge" and Ven's is called "Star Burst".

To enter Shoot Lock System, one only needs to press down the 'R' button. When you press the 'R' button you are entered into the Shoot Lock System which uses up energy from the Focus Gauge, but never fear for the Focus Gauge replenishes quickly with each attack made! It seems that the Shoot Lock System will be a helpful key to all players when against hordes of enemies. Nomura said that the Shoot Lock System was written into the first planning stages of Birth By Sleep and he was worried that it would be too hard to implement. He also commented that, for Birth By Sleep, there is still a lot hidden within the system.

It was also revealed that each characters have their own versions of Terra's Fatal Mode which allows them to carry out more destructive combos compared to their normal attacks. Also, speaking on the types each of the characters are in battle, Nomura commented that Terra was power-based, Ven was combo and speed-based, but that Aqua was something special. He said that she was clearly magic-based, but that she is incredibly tricky and does things such as fighting while rotating like a spinning object, and doing cart wheels - that sort of thing.

Nomura also reaffirmed that the "deck" would be completely customizable in that you choose which attacks and techniques appear. He went on to say that at first, Birth By Sleep was expected to have a fighting system closest to the previous games, but that it now seemed that 358/2 Days was the one closest to the previous feel and that Birth By Sleep's system had evolved. He said that the feeling is like "you can't fight like Sora with this system" and that, as a result of this, a real taste of managing the Keyblade is shown.

During the battle, there are various circumstances indicating commands and Nomura commented that it was a developed system of the "reaction commands". He said again that, at first, the BBS system was designed to be closer to the original series but it has evolved a lot since then and because it is considerably fast paced, the first time players may be a bit surprised. Even the boss battles have been elaborated on and Nomura has said that the Osaka team has a lot of affection for the enemies.

For more details on the Battle System, check out the "Abilities" and "Demo Impression" sections.

-ABILITIES-

Terra and Ven's Abilities

Shot Lock

You can use this special attack by pushing the circle button while holding down the R button. Terra's is called a "photon charge" and Ven's is called "star burst".

The circle button advances like this: Fighting > Blitz > Burst > Finish.

The triangle button combos include: Firaga Storm | Aerial Slam | Thundaga | Cure | Confusion

Terra's attacks are very power orientated, he goes through the enemies one by one. Fighting, with the exception of magic is clearly most effect. One other ability is "Freeze" where the enemy is surrounded in ice, and can be crushed with regular attacks. It causes a lot of damage. Another is "Confusion" which effects multiple enemies. Keep an eye on the triangle button for additional techniques.

In FATAL MODE, a new technique called the "Rock Breaker" is described as being a fierce attack that drives enemies into the earth. Sort of similar to an attack from Lexaeus. In normal mode, his techniques range from "Barrage", "Fire Blaze" (A standard fire attack), and "Thunder Mode" (A standard thunder attack).

Ven's style of fighting is faster than Terra's, using aerial attacks and such. Also, his special techniques are more characteristic of Sora's. His attacks are distinctly non-magical. He uses abilities like:

Strike Raid - Tossing the keyblade and striking the enemy twice depending on the location.
Final Break - Fly above and attack the enemy over the head, attacking additionally with the triangle button.
Sonic Rave - A high speed stabbing attack.
Neo Graviga - Similar to a graviga attack.

In Ven's form of FATAL MODE, other than normal attacks, he uses special techniques like "Cyclone" (A fire attack like a tornado), the Finish move is exactly like that of a tornado. He also uses "Speed Rave" (A high speed fire attack), and "Fire Blaze".

-GROWTH SYSTEM-

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep also adds something new to the series - A new Growth (Leveling) system. Nomura has said this was because of the need to meet four undisclosed obligations with each scenario. He has said that this system incorporates a new idea that hasn't been seen before and that it is hard to explain without seeing a screen shot of it, so we will have to wait a bit longer before it is revealed. They also added in a hint that the system is "like growing".

In October 2007, Nomura had an interview with Gemanga Magazine where he let slip that Square-Enix could make an entire game on the growth system alone, but didn't dive into specifics.

-MULTIPLAYER-

Nomura and his team have announced in a Famitsu Interview that they were thinking about including a Multiplayer feature. They expected it to be either something co-operative, or competitive, but that they want to make an element that will use the PSP to it's fullest. Nomura also commented that if there were to be Multiplayer in BBS it would be different from 358/2 Days. No mention of the possibility of Multiplayer has been brought up since.

-TECHNICAL INFORMATION-
-GRAPHICS-

The graphics are pushing the PSP to their limit this time around, as they become nearly identical to the graphics of past KH titles. The in-game gameplay graphics match that of it's predecessor as it offers brand new gameplay schemes. Birth By Sleep most definitely has the superior graphics of the three side games.

-VOICE ACTING-

Birth By Sleep si set to include voice acting during its cutscenes like previous Kingdom Hearts titles. Currently, however, the only voice actor confirmed for return is the voice actor of Roxas for Ven. Which is Koki Uchiyama in the Japanese version of the game, and Jesse McCartney in the English version.

-CUTSCENES-

The cutscenes, like the graphics, push the PSP to their limits and are very close to past installments, though the cutscenes seem to have improved from what we saw in Kingdom Hearts II. In Kingdom Hearts II, the character models in cutscenes were rather still, with only their facial expressions and bodies moving. Usually the cutscenes also had a sense of delay, where one character would speak and it would take a moment for the other to respond. But this seems gone when we look at the TGS Trailer. Even small details like the movement of hair and clothing in the wind have been added into the cutscenes making them feel a lot more real compared to past titles. Hopefully what we've seen in the TGS Trailer will become the staple for KH cutscenes, with better character detail, more fluid movements and reactions and scenes that seem a lot more real.

-TRAILER IMPRESSIONS-
-TOKYO GAME SHOW-

クローズドメガシアターの内容です。
Details from the Closed Mega Theater.

「遠い過去　眠りは隠された運命を生む」
In the distant past, sleep gives way to hidden truth.

既存公開のテラとヴェンの会話シーン
A conversation scene between Terra and Ven is presented.

テラは岩に座っていて、ヴェンは立っている。
Terra is sitting on a rock, Ven is standing.

テラ「いつかお前が俺を救ってくれるんだろ？」
Terra: Sometime ago you rescued me, right?

ヴェン「救う？当たり前だろ、友だちだからな」
Ven: Rescued? It was the natural thing to do, because we're friends.

テラ「そうだな。」
Terra: Right


そういって笑いかけるヴェン。テラが岩から飛び降りる、テラがヴェンの肩に手を置く。
Saying as much, Ven begins to laugh. Terra jumps down from a rock, and places a hand upon Ven's shoulder.

テラ「ありがとう、ヴェン」
Terra: Thanks, Ven
___________

荒野でKH2FM＋のシークレットムービーに登場した老人と対峙するテラ。
Terra confronts the old man from the KH2FM＋ secret movie at the wasteland.

ゼアノート「お前ならば　辿り着くと信じていた――」
Xehanort: I believed you'd find your way by now――

ゼアノート「光と闇の壁を越え、私の元へ」
Xehanort: Cross the wall between the light and darkness, to me

ゼアノート「待ちわびたぞ、テラ」
Xehanort: I'm tired of waiting for you, Terra

老人は嬉しそうに手を広げる。逆にテラは険しい表情。
The old man offers out his hand. Oppositely, Terra makes a grim face.

テラ「…俺には『友』がいる」
Terra: …I have a "friend"

テラ「答えろゼアノート、あいつの心に何をした！！」
Terra: Answer me, Xehanort. What have you done to his heart?!

テラが右手にキーブレードを呼び出す。
Terra summons a keyblade into his right hand.
___________

既存ゼアノートはヴェンとオリンポスコロシアムで出会う。
An encounter between Xehanort and Ven at Olympus Coliseum.

ゼアノート「Ohisashiburi」*
Xehanort: Long time no see.

ヴェン「誰だ？　あんたに会ったことなんか…」
Ven: Who are you? 　As for having met you…

ゼアノート「そうだ、お前は失っている。」
Xehanort: Seems that you're losing it.

ゼアノート「しかしそれは永遠の喪失ではない　手に入れるために失ったのだ！」
Xehanort: However, you haven't lost it permanently. In order to obtain it, give up.

ゼアノート「今こそ全てを取り戻し、真実を掴み取るのだ！」
Xehanort: Now recover everything, and discover the truth!

老人が手で魔法？を発動、ヴェンは混乱と恐怖に陥ったような表情。
The old man releases magic from his hands, Ven's expression becomes confused and fearful.
___________

In between these cutscenes they show the footage of playing the game as Terra.
___________

ディスティニーアイランド
Destiny Island

夕暮れ時、海岸を見つめるテラ
Terra stares at the shore as the sun sets.

テラが見つめる先には、木立を剣代わりに遊ぶ二人の少年（おそらくソラとリク）
Terra stares onward at two boys sword fighting near a grove of trees. (Perhaps it is Sora and Riku)

（周囲にはテラとその二人しかいない）
(Only Terra and and the two boys are around.)
___________

その後、舞台は再び荒野に。
Afterwards, the scene changes again to the wasteland.

ヴェンと、黒いヘルメットと鎧に身を包んだ人物（KH2FM＋のシークレットに登場した人物）
Ven and the character wearing a black helmet and armor (The person who appeared in the secret of KH2FM +) are there.

謎の人物に吹っ飛ばされるヴェン。
The mysterious character throws back Ven.

ゼアノート（声だけ）「闇に染まってしまった者に、キーブレードを扱う資格はない」
Xehanort (Voice only): Those that submit to darkness are not qualified to wield the keyblade.

ヴェンが顔を上げると筋肉スーツが迫ってくる。
When Ven lifts his face, the suited man approaches.

今までとは一変し、何かを訴えかけるような表情の老人。
Now the old man's face changes completely into an expression of yearning.

倒れたヴェンを抱えるテラと、ゼアノートが対峙する。
Xehanort faces Terra, who carries the collapsed Ven in his arms.

ゼアノート「奴はもう、闇にそまった魔物だ」
Xehanort: Already, that man is a monster infused with darkness.

ゼアノート「で闇を討ち、わが過ちを正してくれ！」
Xehanort: Defeat the darkness and correct my mistake!

レイディアントガーデンのような岩場
In a rocky place like Radiant Gardens

テラ「マスターだろうと関係ない。この力、友のために使う！！」
Terra: I don't care about being master. This power, I use for my friends!!
___________

ディスティニーアイランド
Destiny Island

夕暮れ時に海岸を見つめるヴェン。
Ven stares at the shore as the sun sets.

うつむき加減で、少しくらい表情のヴェン。
He is looking downward with a despondent expression.

「『友達』だから頼みたいんだ、俺を、消してくれ」
We're "friends", therefore I wanted to ask something. Erase me.

ラスト、羅列ですが…
It's the last scene…

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep
WORK IN PROGRESS
For PSP

-JUMP FESTA-

(Above is a Mock-Trailer Prepared by KHI-Site Translator bittermeat based on Trailer Impressions for Jump Festa)

「遠い過去　眠りは隠された運命を生む」
In the distant past, sleep gives way to hidden truth.

既存公開のテラとヴェンの会話シーン
A conversation scene between Terra and Ven is presented.

テラは岩に座っていて、ヴェンは立っている。
Terra is sitting on a rock, Ven is standing.

テラ「いつかお前が俺を救ってくれるんだろ？」
Terra: Sometime ago you rescued me, right?

ヴェン「救う？当たり前だろ、友だちだからな」
Ven: Rescued? It was the natural thing to do, because we're friends.

テラ「そうだな。」
Terra: Right

そういって笑いかけるヴェン。テラが岩から飛び降りる、テラがヴェンの肩に手を置く。
Saying as much, Ven begins to laugh. Terra jumps down from a rock, and places a hand upon Ven's shoulder.

テラ「ありがとう、ヴェン」
Terra: Thanks, Ven
___________

荒野でKH2FM＋のシークレットムービーに登場した老人と対峙するテラ。
Terra confronts the old man from the KH2FM＋ secret movie at the wasteland.

ゼアノート「お前ならば　辿り着くと信じていた――」
Xehanort: I believed you'd find your way by now――

ゼアノート「光と闇の壁を越え、私の元へ」
Xehanort: Cross the wall between the light and darkness, to me

ゼアノート「待ちわびたぞ、テラ」
Xehanort: I'm tired of waiting for you, Terra

老人は嬉しそうに手を広げる。逆にテラは険しい表情。
The old man offers out his hand. Oppositely, Terra makes a grim face.

テラ「…俺には『友』がいる」
Terra: …I have a "friend"

テラ「答えろゼアノート、あいつの心に何をした！！」
Terra: Answer me, Xehanort. What have you done to his heart?!

テラが右手にキーブレードを呼び出す。
Terra summons a keyblade into his right hand.
___________

既存ゼアノートはヴェンとオリンポスコロシアムで出会う。
An encounter between Xehanort and Ven at Olympus Coliseum.

ゼアノート「Ohisashiburi」*
Xehanort: Long time no see.

ヴェン「誰だ？　あんたに会ったことなんか…」
Ven: Who are you? 　As for having met you…

ゼアノート「そうだ、お前は失っている。」
Xehanort: Seems that you're losing it.

ゼアノート「しかしそれは永遠の喪失ではない　手に入れるために失ったのだ！」
Xehanort: However, you haven't lost it permanently. In order to obtain it, give up.

ゼアノート「今こそ全てを取り戻し、真実を掴み取るのだ！」
Xehanort: Now recover everything, and discover the truth!

老人が手で魔法？を発動、ヴェンは混乱と恐怖に陥ったような表情。
The old man releases magic from his hands, Ven's expression becomes confused and fearful.
___________

In between these cutscenes they show the footage of playing the game as Ven and Terra.
___________

イェンシッドの城
Yen Sid's Tower

サンダーを避けるミッキー、ところが2発避けたところでバランスを崩し直撃を受けてしまう。
Thunder is being cast at Mickey, he avoids it twice, but then loses his balance and takes a direct hit.

側で見ていたドナルドとグーフィーはおもわず目を覆う。
Goofy covers his eyes and Donald looks worried.

ミッキーが再び体勢を直す。
Mickey summons the Starseeker again.

満足そうな気な顔をするイェンシッド。
Yen Sid appears satisfied.
___________

「眠りの森の美女」
The Forest from Sleeping Beauty

「眠りの森の美女」のイバラに覆われた城をながめるマレフィセント(肩にはカラス)
Maleficent stares in the direction of the thorn covered castle at the forest from Sleeping Beauty, her crow sitting upon her shoulder.

マレフィセントの後ろにはテラが
Terra is standing behind Maleficent .

マレフィセントと目が合い、怪しく笑うテラ
Their eyes meet, and Terra laughs strangely.
___________

シンデレラの世界
Cinderella's World

扉の大きさに驚くヴェン。
Ven looks amazed at the size of the door.

シンデレラに気づく。
Cinderella is there too.
___________

ディスティニーアイランド
Destiny Island

夕暮れ時、海岸を見つめるテラ
Terra stares at the shore as the sun sets.

テラが見つめる先には、木立を剣代わりに遊ぶ二人の少年（おそらくソラとリク）
Terra stares onward at two boys sword fighting near a grove of trees. (Perhaps it is Sora and Riku)

（周囲にはテラとその二人しかいない）
(Only Terra and and the two boys are around.)
___________

その後、舞台は再び荒野に。
Afterwards, the scene changes again to the wasteland.

ヴェンと、黒いヘルメットと鎧に身を包んだ人物（KH2FM＋のシークレットに登場した人物）
Ven and the character wearing a black helmet and armor (The person who appeared in the secret of KH2FM +) are there.

謎の人物に吹っ飛ばされるヴェン。
The mysterious character throws back Ven.

ゼアノート（声だけ）「闇に染まってしまった者に、キーブレードを扱う資格はない」
Xehanort (Voice only): Those that submit to darkness are not qualified to wield the keyblade.

ヴェンが顔を上げると筋肉スーツが迫ってくる。
When Ven lifts his face, the suited man approaches.

今までとは一変し、何かを訴えかけるような表情の老人。
Now the old man's face changes completely into an expression of yearning.

倒れたヴェンを抱えるテラと、ゼアノートが対峙する。
Xehanort faces Terra, who carries the collapsed Ven in his arms.

ゼアノート「奴はもう、闇にそまった魔物だ」
Xehanort: Already, that man is a monster infused with darkness.

ゼアノート「で闇を討ち、わが過ちを正してくれ！」
Xehanort: Defeat the darkness and correct my mistake!

レイディアントガーデンのような岩場
In a rocky place like Radiant Gardens

テラ「マスターだろうと関係ない。この力、友のために使う！！」
Terra: I don't care about being master. This power, I use for my friends!!
___________

ディスティニーアイランド
Destiny Island

夕暮れ時に海岸を見つめるヴェン。
Ven stares at the shore as the sun sets.

うつむき加減で、少しくらい表情のヴェン。
He is looking downward with a despondent expression.

「『友達』だから頼みたいんだ、俺を、消してくれ」
We're "friends", therefore I wanted to ask something. Erase me.

ラスト、羅列ですが…
It's the last scene…


KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep
WORK IN PROGRESS
For PSP

-DK∑7313 PARTY-

BG MUSIC: Fate of the Unknown

The Wastelands
Master Xehanort is pleading.
Xehanort: "Those that submit to darkness are not qualified to wield the keyblade."
Xehanort: "Already, that man is a monster infused with darkness."
Xehanort: "Defeat the darkness and correct my mistake!"

Ven is shown on the island shore.
He is looking downward with a despondent expression.
Ven: "We're "friends", therefore I wanted to ask something."
Ven: "Erase me."

Castle courtyard.
Aqua is dancing about with a keyblade, Ven and Terra are watching.
Ven looks toward a staircase, someone comes from the entrance, and the three gather.

Castle of Dreams.
Ven is running around holding a blue ball of yarn.
Lucifer pounces on top of Ven.
From atop a desk, the mouse throws things at Lucifer
Mouse yells, "Watch out! Run away into the house!"
Lucifer targets the mouse instead and attacks.
Mouse: "Ahhh!"
The mouse falls from the desk.
(It's the mouse from Cinderella, not Mickey.)

Sleeping Beauty's World
In a bedroom of a castle where Princess Aurora sleeps.
Terra and Maleficent are talking beside her.
Maleficent: "Those who do not have any darkness, seven of pure light――"
Maleficent: "If I gather them, I will be in possession of all the worlds.""

Castle garden?
Aqua: "Is there a clue of Master Xehanort?"
Terra: "He is interested in hearts of pure light."
Aqua: "A heart of pure light..."
Terra: "We'll chase the light too."
Terra: "Master Xehanort should appear if we do so."

The dialogue is different depending on what blog reported it, but it all essential means the same thing.

Alternate version:

Terra: "That guy is after hearts of pure light."
Terra: "If we look for those pure of heart, we'll find him."

Snow White's World
In the forest.
Snow White: "Oh! Who are you?"
Terra: "Aren't you surprised?"
Snow White's face looks a little confused.
Snow White: "Why?"
Terra: (I can feel the pure light...)
Terra: (After all, does this girl have a heart of pure light?)

In a dark place covered in thorns
Ven: "It's a lie..."
Aqua: "Don't be fooled, Ven!"
Aqua runs toward Ven.
Aqua: "Terra isn't like that, you know that!"
Maleficent watches the two from above.
Maleficent: "But the truth is harsh to hear."

The Wastelands
Terra: "…I have a 'friend'"
Terra: "Answer me, Xehanort. What have you done to his heart?!"

Among a thorny bridge.
(Probably Sleeping Beauty's world.)
Aqua: "I'll ask again."
Aqua: "Was what you said to Ven a lie?"
Maleficent: "It was all true."
Maleficent: "Terra succumbs to darkness in order to gain power."
Aqua: "Get out of here!"
Maleficent turns into a dragon and attacks Aqua.

-DEMO IMPRESSIONS-
-DK∑7313 PARTY-

You can choose Terra and play in the Enchanted Kingdom or choose Ven and play in Castle of Dreams.

Terra in Enchanted Kingdom (Sleeping Beauty)

After the start screen, no logo is shown.
Terra: "Is it the unbirths Master spoke of...?"
A battle with a large flock of unbirths (the blue enemies) occurs. Sometimes they escape off the map and Terra must chase them down. After the unbirths are defeated, a scene where the logo is shown appears. It seems Enchanted Kingdom is the name of the Sleeping Beauty world.

The next area is on top of a bridge, a castle is in front so Terra proceeds there. Unbirths appear, but it isn't necessary to defeat them all in order to proceed into the castle.

When you enter the castle, a boss battle ensues. The enemy is called the Wheel Master, it's huge and mechanical like. You can attack it with normal moves and use the circle button to recover from repeated attacks. Stopping Terra and leaving him still in battle allows him to regain HP. I was unable to defeat him, so I escaped the battle. A "thank you for playing" message appears afterward.

Ventus in the Castle of Dreams (Cinderella)

The logo appears first. Ven is smaller, similar sized to the mouse. Jaq the mouse and Ven talk, and the mouse assigns Ven to collect material to make Cinderella's dress. The proceeding level looks like a maze while searching for the items.

Mouse: "It's the king of the castle."
Mouse: "All the daughters of the country are invited to the ball being held tonight."
Ven: "Does Cinderella get to go too?"
Mouse: "Well..."
Mouse: "Madame Tremain is wicked, she said without a dress, Cinderella couldn't go."
Ven: "It's that guy that called upon Cinderella a while ago."
Mouse: "Right, it's Cinderella's dream to go to the ball."
Mouse: "Everyday, she has to do the cleaning and the laundry, it's like another world to her."
Ven: "I know the feeling."
Ven: "Alright! Let's help make her dream come true!"
Mouse: "How will we do that?"
Ven: "We'll make a dress!"
Ven: "We'll look for the materials inside the house and tailor one for her."
Mouse: "Good idea!"
Mouse: "Well then, there is some white ribbon, pink thread, and white lace in the lower dressing room.Any of it will be good, so look for at least two."
Mouse: "I'll sew the dress right here."
Mouse: "Ven! Keep an eye out for Lucifer!"
Ven: "Lucifer?"
Mouse: "He's a ferocious cat!"
Mouse: "Take very soft steps around him."
Ven: "I got it, be careful."

After finding two among the white ribbon, pink thread, and white lace, there is a boss fight with Lucifer.

Similarities
The operation of the battle system is similar to that of KHI and KHII. Shortcut commands and camera control buttons are currently unconfirmed. You move the up and down buttons on the control pad to choose which technique to use and then select it with the triangle button. One of every skill is listed, and when it's used the charge initiates. The COMMAND gauge increases by doing normal attacks, when it becomes MAX the mode changes. In the MAX mode the selectable techniques change.

Putting the FOCUS mode to use. Within a limited time, you must focus on the enemy before attacking it with the circle button, it has quite a hectic feeling about it. If you lift off the R button midway, the focus breaks and the enemy will attack you and the mode cancels out.

-ADDITIONAL INFO-
-SCANS-
Scan Collection

-IMAGES-
Image Collection

-TRANSLATIONS-
Terra: Thank you, Ven
MX: I'm tired of waiting for you, Terra!
Terra: This power -- I use for my friends!
Terra: I have a "friend".
Terra: What have you done to his heart?!
Ven: We're friends, therefore I wanted to ask you something
MX: I believed you'd have found your way by now.
MX: Correct my mistake!
MX: In order to obtain it, give up!
Ven: As for having met you --

-INTERVIEWS-
Famitsu - September 2007
Famitsu - October 2007
Famitsu PS3 - August 2008
Dengeki PS - August 2008
Dengeki Wii + DS - September 2008

-RELEASE DATE-

Birth By Sleep is set to be the last of the three side-games to be released, with Coded being the first. With 358/2 Days, the middle game, having a more-than-likely release of late '08, Birth By Sleep will most likely be released in Japan in 2009.

In October 2007, Nomura had an interview with Gemanga Magazine where he let slip that 358/2 Days would most likely be the first game released, with Coded soon afterward that. He said that he believed Birth By Sleep would still be the last of the titles to be released.

At the DKΣ3713 Party in August, S-E announced that BBS would be released in 2009 for Japan.

-DEVELOPMENT STATUS-

As of July 2008, Nomura has said that Birth By Sleep is no where near a finished product in it's current stage.

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Battle System Info - KHInsider - Famitsu Scan and Article Report!
Battle System Info - KHInsider - New scan features BBS, Days and Coded
Abilities Info - BKHInsider - DKΣ3713 Wrap-Up, courtesy of bittermeats
Growth System Info - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - KH Birth By Sleep - Nomura Interview
Growth System Info - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - KH Birth By Sleep - Developer Interview
Growth System Info - KHInsider - Nomura Talks More Kingdom Hearts!
Multiplayer Info - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - KH Birth By Sleep - Developer Interview
Graphics Info - YouTube - Birth By Sleep, Leaked Trailer w/Sub
Voice Acting Info - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - KH Birth By Sleep - Nomura Interview
Cutscene Info - YouTube - Birth By Sleep, Leaked Trailer w/Sub
TGS Trailer Impression - Trailer Impressions courtesy of bittermeat.
TGS Trailer Impression - YouTube - Birth By Sleep, Leaked Trailer w/Sub
JF Trailer Impression - Trailer Impressions courtesy of bittermeat.
JF Trailer Impression - YouTube - bittermeat's Jump Festa Mock Trailer
DKΣ3713 Trailer Impressions - BKHInsider - DKΣ3713 Wrap-Up, courtesy of bittermeats
DKΣ3713 Demo Impressions - BKHInsider - DKΣ3713 Wrap-Up, courtesy of bittermeats
Scans - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - Image Viewer
Scans - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - Image Viewer
Scans - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - Image Viewer
Scans - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - Image Viewer
Scans - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - Image Viewer
Scans - KHInsider - Images
Scans - Additional Scans courtesy of KHInsider
Scans - Translated Scans courtesy of bittermeat
Images - Images courtesy of KHInsider
Translations - All Translations courtesy of bittermeat
Release Date - DK∑7313 PARTY + Nomura Interview
Release Date - Kingdom Hearts Ultimania - KH Coded - Nomura Interview
Release Date - KHInsider - Nomura Talks More Kingdom Hearts!
Release Date Info - KHInsider - DKΣ3713 Starts Now!
Development Status - DK∑7313 PARTY + Nomura Interview
Header Images - Thanks go to TwilightMan, Cissy, Madammina, GTX, and Ore012 for help with finding the images.

Well there you go. I know most of this is probably just recap for a lot of people, but the point of this was to catch up the members that may not be up to date on Birth By Sleep info and I would love it if no one would make posts such as "tl;dr" or anything like that. This is to be used as a reference and I don't want to hear how you guys know it already.

But I hope you guys can see how much work I put into this and what not, and any rep is appreciated for the effort I took ^___^
So, I hope you guys find this useful and if you have any comments/concerns/things you think I should add in or what not, please, feel free to post! Thanks.

UPADTE (10-05-08) [NOTE: All Updates in BOLD]:
-Added 'Interviews' sub-section to the 'Additional Information' Section
-Updated Interviews Section
-Updated General Info Section

[Grace Assassin]

Oh, much better. Glad that you merged the topics.

Just curious, though, where'd you hear that the type C Unbirth moves like a snake?

[Audo]

I didn't. I just said that the way they look like they move could suggest movement like a snake.

Based on this image, where they look like they have that kind of quality (specifically the one on the ground closest to Terra).

[Tri-Edge]

I like this updated version. Nice.

[Grace Assassin]

Originally Posted by R-K

I didn't. I just said that the way they look like they move could suggest movement like a snake.

Based on this image, where they look like they have that kind of quality (specifically the one on the ground closest to Terra).

Ah. Maybe just add in "based on the picture provided" then (I mean, it's not like it's something we know per se)? It led me to believe that I had missed some info.

[Audo]

xD. Sure. Fixed then.

[Dragoryu]

...Okay. Between 3:06 and 3:08, Riku-Keyblade changed the discussion threads back to the "Everything we know threads" and changed his name to R-K...


EVERYTHING I KNOW IS A LIE!!!

[Grace Assassin]

Originally Posted by R-K

xD. Sure. Fixed then.

Thanks luv.

It's weird how much the Type C looks like the Type A.

Maybe a Shadow/Neo Shadow kind of thing?

Or maybe they just Pokevolved.

[xjeezlouisx]

LOVES IT~

[BDQ]

excelent again thanx R-K

[THE-15th-MEMBER]

Very well done R-K. Again!

[Ximon]

Very informative thread indeed,thanks.

[Red Socks Pugie]

ohh good its back.

[TwilightRiku_13]

Very well done, R-K. I am glad you brought this thread back. Very imformative.

[SwordsmenXIII]

very nice R-K, very nice. =D