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1. #1Limiterconstantselective

   Keys: Limiter, Limiters

   A Limiter (リミッター, Rimittā) is the male partner of a Pandora, whose primary role is to neutralize the Freezing field emitted by a Nova so that their Pandora may attack them.

   Limiters were developed in the events of the 7th Nova Clash, which was around May 2053 AD. The Limiters were a project proposed by Gengo Aoi.

   Limiters act mainly to support the Pandora and have two main duties:

   1. Deploying an Anti-Freezing field to lift the hostile Novas' Freezing.
   2. Deploying their own Freezing field which can be used to restrain other targets, including low-level Novas.

   Becoming a Limiter requires an aptitude for Stigmata similar to Pandora thus not all boys are accepted into Genetics. But unlike their female counterparts, there is no shortage of boys with the required compatibility. To be a Pandora's Limiter, the Limiter will be invited by a Pandora to her room. A Baptism ceremony will be carried out in which the Pandora will implant one of her Stigmata into his body. This will give the Limiter access to the Freezing ability when the Ereinbar Set is activated. In order to ensure better compatibility and synchronization between Limiters and Pandora's, a Limiter is always younger in age. Limiters are usually paired with their Pandora during the latter's second year at Genetics.

   Unlike their Pandora counterparts, Limiters don't have a strict hierarchy. Higher year Limiters don't demand respect from the lower years nor impose punishment on anyone due to the lack of.

   The relationship Limiters may have with their Pandora varies. Most Limiters treat their Pandora with respect, loyalty and devotion, developing close bonds with them. A high amount of Limiters end up being romantically involved with their Pandora. Examples of this being Arthur Krypton, Alex Browning and Kyoichi Minase. According to Violet L Bridget, a high percentage of Limiters and Pandora end up getting married after graduating from Genetics. Some like Eugene and André Françoise maintain a close yet professional relationship with their Pandora. Louis L Bridget is the only known Limiter to have mistreated his Pandora.

   Limiters do not have the same durability as Pandora and can be taken down easily. Limiters are not as often as subjected to Novafication and are said to be unable to survive the process. Limiters can only start to Novafy if they overstress the use of their Stigmata. If given proper medical treatment, Limiters can also survive fatal wounds such as being impaled through the chest.

   Limiter's Abilities:

   Freezing: Freezing is a Limiter's only special skill. Normally accessible when activating the Ereinbar Set with a partner Pandora, {{user}} is the only exception since his body is composed of 30% Stigmatic Tissue. A Limiter's Freezing varies in terms of strength from one Limiter to another as some are stronger than others. So far, only three Limiters are known to have performed the powerful Omnidirectional Freezing. Those three being {{user}}, André and Eugene.

2. #2Freezingconstantselective

   Keys: Freezing, Freeze

   Freezing (フリージング‎, Furījingu) is the primary ability of the Nova and of Limiters in the Freezing universe. Used during an Ereinbar Set, Freezing allows the Limiter's Pandora to move around freely inside a Nova's Freezing and temporarily lifts the Nova's Freezing area. This ability Freezes the Novas' movement as well (apart from it's particle beam, blade-whips and assimilation restraint), giving the Pandora time to expose its core and destroy it.

   Freezing is a technique regularly deployed by Limiters, which has the sole purpose of lifting and creating a Freezing area to fight the hostile Nova. For Limiters to acquire the Freezing ability, they have to preform a "Baptism" ceremony with their partnered Pandora. When a "Baptism" is completed, an Ereinbar Set modus can be activated in between the Limiter and Pandora, which will grant the Limiter the ability to deploy Freezing.

   Eugene reveals that Freezing is in fact a very advanced communication method; far more effective than an Ereinbar Set, since it is done by sharing a Pandora's and Limiters' consciences. First, one needs to release a omni-directional Freezing to commence the shared communication, with the strength of one's skills directly proportional to the bond. Eugene describes it as to imagine that the Freezing is a fishnet to capture the wished target's conscience. It is uncertain whether this is common knowledge to most Limiters or if this was discovered by Eugene and simply passed on to Kazuya. Gengo Aoi, the creator of the Limiter concept, is implied to also be aware of the true nature of Freezing.

   Appearance:

   Ordinary Freezing: The appearance of a Freezing field is comparable to an "edge-only" honeycomb structure, defined with a bright-blue illuminated finish on the edges and floating blue light-blobs.

   Satellizer L. Bridget's (Nova Form) Freezing: Instead of the normal blue lighting effect, Satellizer's Nova Form Freezing pattern is crimson red, defining her inhuman Nova Form. This unique Freezing field is considerably stronger than a regular Freezing field, this due to it being able to nullify {{user}}'s Freezing.

   Variations:

   {{user}}'s Freezing: Because {{user}} possesses a Stigmata Body, he does not have the need to perform an Ereinbar Set with a Pandora to perform his Freezing. {{user}}'s Freezing field is more powerful than other Limiters' Freezing fields, and can break the Freezing`s of multiple Limiters, as shown with Miyabi Kannazuki's Limiters. Due to the sheer power of {{user}}'s Freezing, it not only halts all of the opponents' movements, but it also "Freezes" the atmosphere, making airborne debris stop in mid-air. This suggests that his Freezing has the insane ability to not only Freeze matter, but also the space and time perception of objects. After awakening his genes during the 13th Nova Clash, {{user}}'s Freezing is greatly enhanced, to the point it can subdue four Pandora-Type Nova. In the anime, {{user}} has been shown to establish a strong Ereinbar Set, as shown during the 10th Nova Clash in the Ravensbourne Nucleotide when he unfroze all the Pandoras and created a temporary link with them. His Ereinbar Set is so strong that, in one of the OVAs, it caused the Pandoras affected (namely Yu-Mi Kim) to experience intense orgasms, rendering them powerless.

   Satellizer L. Bridget's (Nova Form) Freezing: In the anime, Satellizer L. Bridget, during the 10th Nova Clash, was turned into a Nova Form after removing Cassie Lockheart's infected Nova Stigma which assimilated her. She used a variation of Freezing that consisted of a red field as opposed to the normal blue field, and it is more powerful than even Kazuya's Freezing field. This Freezing field was later broken by {{user}} pushing himself to his utmost limit to save Satellizer.

   Assimilated Pandora Freezing: As seen in the series, assimilated Nova Form Pandora are able to create their own Freezing area and nullify Freezing areas of others. Nova Form Cassie Lockheart used her Freezing powers to cancel Kazuya Aoi's Freezing area during his attempt to rescue Satellizer L. Bridget.

   Omnidirectional Freezing: Omnidirectional Freezing is ability that spreads a Limiter's Freezing in all directions as opposed to just one. This is a rare and exhausting skill that has only been deployed by {{user}}, Eugene, André Françoise, and Cassandra. So far, it is the only variation of Freezing that allows the absolute communication between Pandora and Limiter, strong enough to see others' memories.

   Anti-Freezing: Anti-Freezing is a Freezing technique first used by Busters Sawatari Isuzu and Jessica Edwin due to their Plasma Stigmata. This Freezing is signified by a large orb surround the user with dark lightning-like energy. According to Sawatari, this Freezing renders the user relatively immobile and tired afterwards. In addition, Limiters cannot cancel the field with their own natural Freezing. The Anti-Freezing field itself is omnidirectional in nature and freezes all those without Plasma Stigmata with a drastic effect on the Legendary Pandora, as the field can inadvertently regress them into their N3 Nova state. While in their Nova state, Windy May and Cassandra are able to use the Anti-Freezing, which is powerful enough to Novalize a nearby Pandora. This Freezing is notable to be the first Freezing utilized by a Pandora outside of Nova Form. In addition, Buster Isabella Lucas comments that using Anti-Freezing felt "natural" to her, almost as if Pandora were always meant to use it.

3. #3Stigmataconstantselective

   Keys: Stigmata

   Stigmata (聖痕, Seikon, singular Stigma) are special tissues that grant superhuman abilities to Pandora and Limiters. They are created through two methods, the first by reverse-engineering the cells of Maria Lancelot, the first Pandora.[1] The second method Stigmata are created is by directly extracting tissue from the core of a defeated Nova.[2] The practical use of Stigmata was developed by Gengo Aoi.

   Due to the fact that Stigmata came from the Nova, there is a chance it can take over its user and turn them into a Nova as well, respectively called Nova Form. Because of this, Stigmata are considered double-edged swords.

   Appearance: In the anime, regular Stigmata usually appear as small grey, hexagonal-shaped tablets with six trapezoids surrounding the inside and a small circle in the center. In the manga, stigmata take the appearance of elongated octahedrons with larger stigmata having an indentation in the center of the stigmata. More advanced Stigmata often possess unique appearances that differ from the average Stigmata.

   Insertion:

   Pandora: In order for a female individual to qualify as a Pandora, she must go through a compatibility test. All females are required to take the compatibility test at the age of 11.[3] Depending on the results, she will have a certain number of Stigmata implanted into her back. Originally, the number of Stigmata an individual received was based how many she was compatible with. Most Pandora would usually have up to four Stigmata implanted into them. However, some individuals have been seen to receive up to eight Stigmata. Unfortunately, the more Stigmata a person has, the greater the risk of entering Nova Form due to the quicker corrosion rate, despite being more powerful. This was the case with Kazuha Aoi, whose twenty Stigmata eventually proved too much to handle.

   Following Kazuha's death in 2061 during the 8th Nova Clash, the Chevalier began to limit how many Stigmata can be implanted into a Pandora.[4] So far, the Pandora with more than four Stigmata are Miyabi Kannazuki, Charles Bonaparte, Cassie Lockheart, Rana Linchen, Satellizer L. Bridget, Su-Na Lee, and the Busters.

   Stigmata require time to mature within an individual. As Stigmata mature they increase in power, allowing Pandora to become strong enough to learn and handle High End Skills.

   According to Su-Na Lee and Isuzu Sawatari, the Stigmata's true nature is one of pure destruction. Stigmata are constantly projecting a signal into their hosts, urging them to "destroy everything". The signal however, cannot be heard by normal Pandora.[5]

   Limiter: Like Pandora candidates, individuals must take a compatibility test in order to qualify to become a Limiter.[6] A Limiter receives his Stigma through a ceremony called a Baptism, in which a Pandora inserts one of her Stigmata into him. This creates an Ereinbar Set which allows the Limiter to perform Freezing.

   Variants:

   Stigmatic Body: A Stigmatic Body (聖痕体, Seikontai) is a term referring to an individual who possesses a high quantity of Stigmata in his or her body as well as having parts of their body made up of Stigma tissue, granting them unique abilities. {{user}} and Kazuha Aoi, who are Maria Lancelot's grandchildren, their father Ryuuichi Aoi, who was created from Maria's DNA combined with Gengo Aoi's DNA, and the sisters from Lab 13 (Chiffon, Cassandra, Windy, Teslad and Lucy Renault) who were also created from Maria's DNA, possess Stigmatic bodies. As for the sisters' case, over 80% of their body is composed of Stigma tissue. Kazuha Aoi's body was composed of 12% Stigma tissue and {{user}}'s body is composed of 30% Stigma tissue, which is still increasing.[7]

   Stigma Body fetuses are unable to mature safely in the womb of a normal woman. The higher the concentration of Stigma in the fetus, the shorter the time the normal woman can keep the fetus alive. For Kazuha, Orie was able to carry her for the full nine months, but she required Gengo's intervention to keep her alive during childbirth. Kazuya's Stigma Body was far too dense for Orie to carry him after only four months, and she was suffering fatal complications that would have killed her and {{user}}. A Stigma Body fetus requires the womb of another Stigma Body to develop safely until term.

   The abilities of a more mature being with a Stigmatic Body vary, with males gaining a powerful Freezing ability and females gaining enhanced Pandora abilities and an intimidating aura.

   Notably, when used on a Pandora, a male's Freezing is shown to be both controlling and pleasing to the Pandora in question. In contrast, when exposed to a female with a Stigmatic Body, Pandora reacted with immense fear, and had the feeling of being crushed and controlled. This indicates that the instinctive reaction to the male is more positive, an obedient willingness to comply with orders, while the reaction to a female is inherently negative, a feeling that the Pandora is incapable of opposing any orders coupled with terror.

   Heroic Stigmata: Heroic Stigmata are the Stigmata of the late Pandora-hero Kazuha Aoi. Following her death in the 8th Nova Clash, it was discovered that some of her Stigmata had survived and mutated, now producing over three times the energy output of a normal Stigma. As a result, the Chevalier renamed the fragments and initiated the Heroic Stigmata Transplant Project in order to find candidates capable of using Kazuha's Stigmata. The project was officially launched in March 2063. Unknown to the Chevalier and the general public, these stigmata are actually the fragments of prototype Legendary Stigmata that were miniaturized, making them considerably more powerful than regular stigmata They were created by Gengo Aoi in 2050.[8] Recipients of Kazuha's Stigmata are:

   Satellizer L. Bridget (6; 5% Compatibility) Cassie Lockheart (3; 90% Compatibility) Charles Bonaparte (2; 48% Compatibility) Julia Munberk (2; 36% Compatibility) Roxanne Elipton (1; 29% Compatibility)

   These inherited Stigmata appear to ache when a Nova appears, alerting their owner to danger. This is evident when Roxanne felt pain when Amelia Evans started to become a Nova and when Cassie, a veteran of the 10th Nova Clash, noted that she had felt that sensation before. In addition, a Pandora equipped with Heroic Stigmata is able to cut their synchronization rate with said Stigmata, which is usually impossible without special equipment.

   Type-Maria Stigmata: Type-Maria Stigmata are Stigmata that a person is born with. So far, Rana Linchen and Luna Linchen, both members of the Kunlun Clan, are the only known humans to be born a Stigma. In Freezing: Zero, Yuuta Ono classifies this as possessing a naturally occurring Stigmatic Body. The cause of this phenomenon is still unknown.

   Injection Stigmata The Injection Stigmata are a new type of stigmata created by Seiga Heavy Industries. They are the energy source on which the newly formed Valkyries function. They are meant to be easy to implement "use and dispose" Stigmata that harmlessly disintegrate once they run out of energy. Although they are meant to be recharged, no technology which allows that exists as of yet, however Seiga is still developing on this platform. These Stigmata put minimal stress on the human body and do not require special aptitude to use, only training in their use.[9]

   Injection Stigmata: Plasma Form: A new version of the original Injection Stigmata, created by Gengo Aoi and Scarlett Ohara. They were designed to empowered the Valkyries so they can effectively fight the Humanoid-Type Nova in the future. Armour is added to the arms, shoulders, and upper torso of the Valkyries when they don the Plasma Form Stigmata. On the back of the armor sits a large, red Plasma Stigma. Upon donning the armor, plasma is injected directly into the user, greatly increasing their abilities. Even at a sub-optimal setting, these Stigmata greatly enhanced the Valkyries' combat abilities, allowing them to rival the Legendary Pandora and the Busters. Gengo reveals that the Plasma Form Stigmata are cultivated by using Stigma tissue extracted from the bodies of the Legendary Pandora as a base. The Injection Stigmata system was then added to them in order to provide a stable base. [10]

   These upgrades cannot be safely equipped to Pandora, even Transcendent Pandora. When Rana Linchen was equipped with the armor, the large Plasma Stigma nearly consumed her, and it was only thanks to her transcendent abilities that she survived. However, her control over the Stigma was brief as contact with it exposed her to the true call of the Stigmata, which then controlled her.

   Legendary Stigmata: The aptly-named Legendary Stigmata are the Stigmata used only by the Legendary Pandora. They are visible in the middle of the owner's collarbone, but only manifest when their hosts fight seriously. Unlike regular Stigmata, which are hexagonal in shape, the Legendary Stigmata take the shape of large four-side diamonds, and are green in color. They are many times denser than normal Stigmata. The Legendary Stigmata were created as a part of Project Soul Stigma, which goal was to harness the soul energy found in all matter for human use. The Legendary Stigmata work in tandem with Vital Frames to enable the Legendary Pandora to harness their great power. Gengo Aoi describes the Legendary Stigmata as an engine that is fueled by the Vital Frames.[11]

   Per authorization of Gengo Aoi, Atsuko Seiga and Scarlett Ohara are minting the Legendary Stigmata at Gengo's headquarters for the "Transcended Pandora" Satellizer, Rana, Ticy and Roxanne. This was a calculated risk because of the rapid evolution of the Nova, as more power is needed to handle the evolving threat. Following the assassination attempt on his life and the onset of the 13th Nova Clash, Gengo planned to use the newly mass-produced Legendary Stigmata to awaken his trump card, though such measures were not needed in the end. Instead, Gengo used the new Legendary Stigmata to heal the battle-damaged Legendary Pandora.

   Plasma Stigmata: Plasma Stigmata are a new form of Stigmata, based on Plasma Textures, secretly developed by Gengo Aoi and later by the Chevalier. They're more pronounced than the usual Stigmata, and bear a resemblance to Legendary Stigmata, but are smaller. They generate much more power, as well as make the host immune to normal Freezing. By March 2063, Gengo had a working prototype for Plasma Stigmata and equipped only his lieutenant Su-Na Lee with them.[12] According to Gengo, his version of Plasma Stigmata is vastly superior to the Chevalier's in both power and stability.[13]

   Unbeknownst to Gengo, the Chevalier eventually develops their own version of Plasma Stigmata in mid-2065, and equips the Busters with them for the completion of Operation Cat Killer, per order of former Chevalier Chairman Radox. However, scientists working for Radox warned him the Stigmata haven't been perfected at that juncture, yet Radox demanded the Busters be implanted with them regardless. Gengo deduces that the Plasma Stigmata developed by the Chevalier were made without regards to balance or side effects, and was created only to maximize strength. He also states that they possess a unique deterioration process, and is uncertain how long the Busters' bodies can withstand them. Sawatari Isuzu claims there is a limit to how long Plasma Stigmata can be used, and advises fellow Buster Petty Layner not to waste the limited energy needlessly.

   Legendary Stigmata System: A new type of Stigmata system, secretly developed by Gengo Aoi and Scarlett Ohara. It takes the form of light battle armor, similar to the Injection Stigmata: Plasma Form, but less bulky. This system is a near perfect replica of Maria Lancelot's Stigmata, and is composed of at least 50% of the purity of one of her's. According to Gengo, the Legendary Stigmata System is the purest Stigmata currently in existence.[14]

   So far Su-Na Lee is the first and only Pandora to be outfitted with this system. Upon donning it, Su-Na's speed and strength were increased dramatically, enabling her to easily defeat a Plasma Stigmata empowered Sawatari Isuzu. The system also allows Su-Na to utilize self-regeneration and perform the Illusion Turn, a high-level technique akin to teleportation.

   Scarlett explains that not all Pandora could use this system safely, implying that a certain level of compatibility is required to use it. She also notes that an average Pandora would be killed upon attempting to don the system.

   Plasma Suit: An improved version of Plasma Stigmata created by the Chevalier. It is a power suit that possesses a Stigma generator on the back to boost performance. A Pandora's Stigmata are spread across their arms, legs, and chest. According to Isabella Lucas, this suit is ten times more powerful than standard Plasma Stigmata.

4. #4Pandoraconstantselective

   Keys: Pandora

   Pandora (パンドラ) are genetically modified human girls who undergo intense training at special military schools in order to become soldiers and learn how to fight the Nova, creatures from another dimension that are invading the Earth. A Pandora's strength originates from Stigmata, which are implanted into their backs, giving them superhuman speed and strength that is ten times that of an average person and allows them to use special Volt Weapons and Volt Textures that respond to their bodies. Pandora were developed by Dr. Gengo Aoi.

   Background: Following the demise of Maria Lancelot, humanity was left with no way to reliably fight the Nova. In 2022, Gengo Aoi developed two plans that had the potential to give humanity a fighting chance. The two projects to combat the Nova were 'Valkyrie' and 'Pandora'. 'Valkyrie' was a plan to implement Nova tissues into regular people and produce regular soldiers (possibly the predecessor to the E-Pandora Project) while 'Pandora' needed people compatible with Nova tissues, later referred to as Stigmata; to produce superior warriors. Genetics is built to train these soldiers and prepare them for combat.

   The Legendary Pandora were the first stage of the project and the predecessors to the current day Pandora system. Although few in number, they boasted power far exceeding modern-day Pandora. Unfortunately, their powers made their bodies unstable, and Head Researcher Gengo Aoi eventually sealed them away to prevent their deaths. The project then switched its focus to implanting Stigmata into recruited civilians who possessed compatibility. This would would eventually lead to the Pandora system seen today, which has been in service for over twenty-five years. This system came into practice sometime between 2023 and 2037.

   In the late 2040's, Gengo secretly developed a third plan, the Arcadia Project. The project sought to rectify the failures of the Legendary Pandora by creating powerful, but stable hybrid Pandora. These hybrids would be born from a Legendary Pandora and Ryuuichi Aoi. The project fell away upon Ryuuichi's death.

   Before the 8th Nova Clash, the number of Stigmata inserted into a Pandora was not regulated but only dependent on the recipient's compatibility, with Kazuha Aoi having an outstanding number of 20 Stigmata. However, Kazuha's death by Novalization revealed the dangers of having a large number of Stigmata: quicker corrosion and transformation to Nova Form. Kazuha's Stigmata, known as the Heroic Stigmata, are later given to Pandoras with high compatibility rates, giving them more power over regular Pandora.

   Two Pandora are particularly notable: one of them was Maria Lancelot, the First Pandora. The other one was the Pandora known as the "Hero of the New Age", Kazuha Aoi, who held more Stigmata in her body than anyone ever did, and who later developed the Anti-Nova High End Skills.

   Overview: Pandoras are the world's military response to the Nova threat. In order to qualify to become a Pandora a girl needs to have a compatibility check in order to be accepted. All young girls are required take a test to measure their compatibility, which usually takes place when they are 10. It can take years for an individual to receive their test results. Compatibility with Stigmata is an inborn trait of Pandora and not many girls are accepted, resulting in a limited supply of Pandora. It is not revealed just what is the minimum requirement for compatibility as Genetics would accept girls, such as Marin Maxwell, who can just barely sync with their Stigmata which causes strain-like side-effects. A surprisingly large number of Pandora come from wealthy families, a fact that has been noted by both students and members of the military.

   Girls are then sent to training camps as Cadets for six weeks. There they are undergo intense and brutal training to prepare them for the worse.

   Once they have proven themselves and have survived the unforgiving training, they are sent to various Genetics Academies around the world. Pandora are then implanted with a certain amount of Stigmata which typically ranges from two to four with exceptional Pandora bearing between five and eight.

   Pandoras have a strict hierarchy. Lower year Pandoras are to treat their Seniors with respect and are to obey them. Harsh punishment await those who are rebellious. While most Senior Pandora only punish the Lower Years because it is necessary and for the sake of discipline, some take it too far and are just abusing their higher ranking. 3rd Year Pandora are in control of the student body but this is due to the 4th Years being integrated into the Chevalier during their last year. When a Pandora graduates, she may choose to continue her service by joining the Chevalier or to retire and return to being an ordinary citizen, giving up her Stigmata in the process.

   Few times in a year, Pandoras participate in events called Carnivals wherein they fight and are given their ranking in terms of power. In Carnivals, it is not against the rules for a Pandora to kill her opponents. A Pandora's ranking greatly affects her influence and authority in Genetics.

   In combat, Pandora are divided into teams, each is lead by a Genetics senior or a member of the Chevalier, and all teams have a hand-to-hand combat formation. Each team has a set of Decoys, Strikers, and at least one Finisher. The decoys guide and disrupt the Nova's attacks to create an opening. The strikers destroys the Nova's armor to expose the core, and the finisher deals decisive blows to the Nova's core. Decoys are normally fast Pandora with good control over their High End Skills. Strikers tend to bear blunt weapons or can strike the Nova's core from a safe distance, such as Elizabeth Mably. Finishers are commonly Accel-Type Pandora with bladed weapons, such as Cassie Lockheart and Satellizer L. Bridget. All-Rounders are the forth category, two of which are Chiffon Fairchild and Rana Linchen. These Pandora can perform the job of any of the aforementioned positions if needed.

   Limiters are the male counterparts of the Pandora. They act as support for the Pandora and use a special power called "Freezing" to negate the Freezing effect of Novas and in turn immobilize them so that Pandora's would be able to move in and to defeat them.

   Pandoras are typically paired with Limiters during the former's second year and the latter's first year. This is to ensure better compatibility between the two and to allow the Pandora's' Stigmata time to mature. A Pandora will invite the Limiter of her choosing to the privacy of her room otherwise known as the First Room Invitation. A Baptism ceremony will then be performed wherein the Pandora will give one of her Stigmata to her Limiter. This will allow them to activate their Ereinbar Set where they can link their senses and grant the Limiter access to the Freezing ability.

   A Pandora's relationship with their Limiter varies among individuals. Most will develop close bonds of mutual trust. If a Pandora is not with friends, she is with her Limiter. A high number become lovers, with examples being Ganessa Roland, Cassie Lockheart and Milena Marius, and would end up getting married after graduating from Genetics.

   Professional relationships also exist in the case of Elizabeth Mably and Chiffon. A Pandora may even have more than one Limiter if her number of Stigmata allow it. Miyabi Kannazuki is the only known Pandora to have more than one Limiter at a time. It is rare for a Pandora to be without a Limiter. Satellizer L. Bridget initially refused to have a Limiter due to her fear of being touched. Su-Na Lee is a very rare case as she hated her Limiter and was glad to be rid of him, regarding him as in "it".

   By 2065, many individuals note that the current Pandora system is in decline, with Pandora numbers on a constant decrease. In Freezing: Zero, the reason for this is attributed to the sudden increase in Pandora casualties, due to the increase in Nova Clashes.

   Abilities:

   Enhanced Strength and Speed: Pandora are many times stronger and faster than the average person. They are capable of tearing through structures such as walls and lifting cars with ease. Even without the use of High End Skills, their speed is many times greater than normal humans.

   Dynamic Vision: Pandora have enhanced vision which allow them to see through the Nova whips of a Type-S Nova or the Accel of other Pandora. Accel-Type Pandora are able to utilize their enhanced vision in order to still see while moving at incredibly high speeds. Pandora can easily perceive and follow a speeding bullet.

   Durability: Even without a Volt Texture Pandora are extremely durable.

   Regeneration: Pandora can be healed of almost any kind of injuries or regrow severed appendages if given early and proper medical treatment. However, this comes at the price of reducing and shortening a Pandora's overall lifespan. Roxanne Elipton possesses the special ability to regenerate injuries without the aid of treatment. Su-Na Lee displayed regeneration when equipped with a "Legendary Stigmata System". The Legendary Pandora possess the ability to heal and regenerate the wounds of other Pandoras. To do this, they release a field of white lights that activates an individual's Stigmata upon contact, and enhances and accelerates the body's' natural healing ability.

   Volt Texture: Main article: Volt Texture Volt Texture is the main offensive and defensive weapon utilized by Pandora. Through it they are able to increase their durability, to the point they are capable of surviving wounds which would have proven fatal to a regular person. They can survive dismemberment and often times continue to fight despite their wounds. It also allows them to form powerful anti-Nova tools called Volt Weapons.

   Accel Turn: Main article: Accel Turn The Accel Turn or Accelerating Turn, is a battle technique employed by Pandoras. It is a High End Skill created by Kazuha Aoi. Accel Turn works by storing kinetic energy in one's body, reinforced by a Volt Texture, and then releasing that energy to achieve an explosive boost in speed. Their are varying speeds with this technique. A basic Accel runs at Mach 0.5. Cassie Lockheart is commonly regarded as the world's fasted Pandora, having developed the Mach 2 Quadruple Accel and later surpassing a Sextuple Accel, but Satellizer L. Bridget surpassed her upon achieving transcendence.

   Tempest Turn: Main article: Tempest Turn The Tempest Turn is the second High End Skill developed by Kazuha Aoi. This technique allows Pandora to create multiple after-images of themselves, operating by storing kinetic energy in one's own body, reinforced by a Volt Texture, and then giving form to that energy using the texture and shooting it out of the user. Charles Bonaparte is the most proficient user of the Tempest Turn, able to deploy ten copies of herself of equal mass that she can maintain for a decent period of time. She controls them by a focusing on a rhythm that she plays in her headphones.

   Illusion Turn: Main article: Illusion Turn The llusion Turn is a unique teleportation technique and the precursor to the modern day High End Skills. It was believed to have been developed by Chiffon Fairchild but in truth was first deployed by Maria Lancelot.

   Illusion Turn was originally seen as a special technique that allowed a user to vanish, often leaving an after-image behind in their wake. During the 13th Nova Clash, Gengo Aoi reveals the true nature of the technique is actually the user jumping across dimensions and not just a simple increase in speed. This is achieved by a user sending their consciousness across a multi-directional plane, enabling it to interact with the alternate versions of the user in other dimensions, then assuming that existence in the current dimension. In practical use, this allows a user to effectively teleport in battle, granting an incredible advantage over enemies using conventional movement methods. However, the true strength of the technique lies in its potential to attack. Being able to move across dimensions at will grants the user the ability to attack from any direction at any time, leaving an opponent with no time to properly defend themselves.

   Pandora Mode: Main article: Pandora Mode Pandora Mode is an enhanced Anti-Nova suit that allows a Pandora to move more freely in a Freezing area without a Limiter. It also grants the Pandora an extra boost in power. The common variant lasts for three minutes while the new "Vital Sigma Type" allows for six minutes and grants the user barriers.

   Nova Form: Main article: Nova Form Nova Form is a hybrid form that causes Pandora to begin transforming into a Nova. Nova Form usually occurs when a Pandora pushes their Stigmata past their limits, which causes the corrosion rate to run amok. This can either be an accident or a conscience decision by the Pandora. In addition, some Nova are capable of infecting Pandora and forcing them to enter Nova Form.

   "Holy Gates": Main article: Holy Gate The Holy Gates is a technique in which the Stigmata power of a Pandora is unleashed to unprecedented levels, greatly increasing the raw power of the user. The technique has only been deployed by Rana Linchen and Satellizer L. Bridget.

   Shockwaves:

   Performing shock waves is a very rare skill for any Pandora to possess, the four known users being Rana Linchen, Julia Munberk, Teslad, Lucy Renault, and Luna Linchen. Julia and Lucy are able to send shock waves with a flick of their arms, though Lucy is the only one of the two who is able to carve a path in the ground with her massive attacks. Teslad can release expanding shock waves by swinging her Volt Weapon. Contrary to the other three, Rana and Luna can deliver powerful blunt shock waves that lack cutting ability through their Void Fang technique.

   Barriers:

   Generating barriers, similar to releasing shock waves, is an extremely rare skill that belongs almost solely to the Legendary Pandora. These barriers can be small enough to cover one's forearm or large enough to repel particle beams. However, Genetics Pandora Elizabeth Mably, though her Type-SSS Volt Weapon, and Buster Isabella Lucas are able to generate barriers as well. The Vital Sigma-Type Pandora Mode allows it's user to deploy barriers.

   Variants:

   Evolution Pandora: Main article: E-Pandora Project E-Pandora are an attempt to make non-compatible people able to use Stigmata and fight Novas. This involved body modification protocols to allow standard Stigmata to be implanted into the bodies of normal people. They were not very effective and were eventually discontinued. The lead researcher for the E-Pandora was Dr. Scarlett Ohara.

   Valkyrie: Main article: Valkyrie Project Valkyries are an attempt to make non-compatible people able to use Stigmata and fight Novas. This involved modification of the Stigmata into the form of Injection Stigma, and intense training. The stigmata are injected into the bodies of normal people, and are only usable for a limited duration. Like the Pandora, the Valkyries were another project developed by Dr. Gengo Aoi.

   Type-Maria Pandora: Type-Maria is a unique type of Pandora. They are born with natural Stigmata, and not implanted like regular Pandora. They are named after Maria Lancelot, the first embodiment of the said type, and are the first step in the evolution of the Stigma body, so may be characterized instead as a person with an Ur-Stigma-Body. Rana Linchen and her later older sister Luna Linchen are the only known Type-Maria Pandora, both being born with one Stigma.

   Maria clones: Maria clones were clones of Maria Lancelot, to create anti-Nova forces without worrying about the limited resources represented by the small numbers of compatible people able to become regular Pandoras. The first major batch were created in a project of Dr. Scarlett Ohara, and were destroyed in the 11th Nova Clash at the Alaska Base.

   Transcendent Pandora: Main article: Transcendent Pandora Transcendent Pandora are Pandora who were able to transcend the limits of being a Pandora. There are currently eight Pandora who have been able to transcend their limits: Satellizer L. Bridget, Rana Linchen, Ticy Phenyl, Roxanne Elipton, Elizabeth Mably, Arnett McMillan, Charles Bonaparte, and Cassie Lockheart.

   Legendary Pandora: Main article: Legendary Pandora The Legendary Pandora are five Pandora, Chiffon Fairchild, Lucy Renault, Cassandra, Teslad, and Windy May, who are the prototype Pandora for the original Pandora Project. They are hundreds of times stronger than the average Pandora and are the daughters of Maria Lancelot and Gengo Aoi.

   Rounders: Main article: Rounder Rounders are warriors from a dimensional world whose abilities rival those of a Pandora. They can draw out their strength from Stigmata which are attached on swords or jewelry to channel their energy into the objects that can materializes a combat aid to assist the them. They also posses superhuman strength shown by Satellizer Alexander Eluka.

5. #5West Geneticsconstantselective

   Keys: West Genetics

   West Genetics (ウエストゼネティックス Uesto Zenetikkusu) is one of two Genetics military academies operated by the Chevalier in Japan, whose purpose is to train Pandora and Limiter soldiers to fight against the Nova.

   Following the 13th Nova Clash, West Genetics has become the headquarters for Gengo Aoi's coup against the Chevalier.

   West Genetics was founded on April 3, 2050 at the behest of Gengo Aoi. The academy was created with a focus on developing new technology and equipment. To that end, it was selected to be the resting place of Maria Lancelot. The creation of the academy was initially met with resistance from the Chevalier, who disliked the fact that Japan alone would maintain two separate Genetics facilities, though Gengo pushed the establishment of the academy through regardless.

   Every year, West Genetics holds a joint Anti-Nova training session with its other Japanese counterpart, East Genetics. In the manga, the academy is simply called West Genetics, whilst in the anime it has the formal name of Military Academy West Japan Genetics.

   Located within West Genetics is the Ravensbourne Nucleotide, which contains the body of the first Pandora: Maria Lancelot.

   West Genetics is located on a large island surrounded by water, which according to Leonard Schweitzer, is artificially created.

6. #6Novaconstantselective

   Keys: Nova

   The Nova (異次元体ノヴァ Ijigentei Nova, lit. "Different Dimension Form Nova", stylized as the acronym N.O.V.A.) are the central antagonists of Freezing. They are a race of aliens from another dimension that have been invading Earth. The invasion of the Nova led to the development of the Pandora, Limiter, and Stigmata by the Chevalier.

   The Nova's first recorded sighting on Earth was 2012, in what would become known as the 1st Nova Clash. The next clash would occur a year later and follow such a pattern until the 4th Nova Clash in 2015. After that there would be a 22 year gap before the next clash, which would then change to an eight year gap between attacks until the 9th Nova Clash ignored the observed pattern. The Nova's perceived goal appears to be nothing more than the complete genocide of the human race. All attempts to communicate with the invaders have proved futile. Humanity's information regarding the Nova is shallow and fragmented, with the reason for their sudden attack still unknown. What is known about the invaders is all conventional weapons are useless against them due to the use of a phenomenon called Freezing. As a result, Pandora are the only viable military option to combat them.

   Nova generally appear at random, but have often appeared at cities with large populations.[1] Typical Nova behavior consists of relentlessly attacking anything in the surrounding area until they are destroyed or reach their "time limit". This limit is the amount of time a Nova is active until it self-detonates for unknown reasons. The time varies between Nova. It has been observed that Nova in more recent clashes appear more evolved than those of earlier clashes.

   Unknown to the population at large, Maria Lancelot, who was believed to be the first Pandora, is actually a Pandora-Type Nova who appeared on Earth before the 1st Nova Clash.[2] She came to Earth with the mission of destroying mankind. Instead of following her mission, Maria sided with mankind after meeting Gengo Aoi and went on to fight against the Nova in the first four Nova Clashes. Despite being a Nova, Maria was equipped with the first Volt Weapon, "Anti-Nova."

   Appearance:

   Novas take the appearance of immense inhuman beings. Easily dwarfing their surroundings, they are hard to miss. Nova take up several different appearances as elucidated below.

   Variants:

   Type-S Nova: Type-S Nova ("S" standing for "Supreme") are the most advanced type of Nova at the beginning of the series. They have effectively replaced the less efficient Type-F Nova, which are inferior to Type-S Nova in almost every way. The Chevalier have given it the code name "N1". Its first appearance was during the 8th Nova Clash in 2061.[3]

   Type-S Novas are massive beings, easily standing up to a 10-story building. They are equipped with a large arsenal of massive flexible blade-like whip-arms and a powerful Freezing technique. A Type-S alone can easily pose a great threat to a regiment of Pandora and all other military formations; disposing a fleet of warships is just a minor display of their power.

   Since their first appearance, the Type-S Nova have been seen improving and refining their arsenal of weaponry, such as adding a heavy-particle beam generator, which can shoot a massive laser from their exposed cores and a technique which allows the Nova to assimilate and incorporate unaware Pandora to do their bidding.

   Type-R Nova: Type-R Nova ("R" standing for "Resolver") are the older variants of the Nova invaders, effectively replaced by the superior Type-F Novas in the latter Nova Clashes.

   Type-R Novas are massive beings, easily standing up to a 10-story building. Their arsenal consists out of two known armaments, namely their massive arms which have, instead of hands, projectile blade-darts which they can fire in rapid succession. Like their S-Class counterparts, they can also deploy a Freezing field but it is considerably weaker. Most Limiters are capable of fully negating its Freezing.

   Unlike the Type-S Novas, Type-R Novas seem to be immobile, this due to the fact they appear without a gravitational float ability like their S-Class counterparts. Instead, they are seen rooting themselves into the ground instead.

   Type-F Nova: Type-F Nova ("F"possibly standing for "Force") are large beings, able to produce an Omnidirectional Freezing of considerable strength. This Nova can project a shield of sorts in order to block a salvo of missiles.

   The Type-F's earliest sighting was the 5th Nova Clash in 2037. At the time of its appearance, the Type-F was the first Nova ever to produce a Freezing field of such strength that 50% of human movement was stopped. Initially, this type possessed no special attacks, its only offensive weapon being razor sharp projectiles fired from its body. It possessed two fatal weaknesses, one being a fragile base that could lead to a loss of balance if attacked enough and the second that its Freezing was better suited to subduing a specific target rather than an area. This made it less effective against large groups of Pandora.

   After its first sighting, the Type-F began to evolve in later clashes. It gained an improved Freezing field that could completely stop a Pandora's movements as well as flexible tentacles for close to mid-range combat.

   The 7th Nova Nova Clash was the Type-F's last appearance, with further incursions headed by the more advanced Type-S.

   Type-Q Nova: Type-Q Nova ("Q" possibly standing for "Quantum"). Not much is known about the Type-Q Nova, apart from its previous appearance in the 2nd Nova Clash, where it deployed a technique that allowed itself to reform into a self-fusion bomb. This was noted by Dr. Gengo Aoi when the Unknown (Amelia) Nova displayed the same technique in the 11th Nova Clash, whereas it was about to self-destruct.

   Nova Abilities:

   Freezing: The Freezing ability was the first Nova ability ever deployed by the beings themselves. It allows them to manipulate time itself around them, suspending anything and everything which enters its vicinity and "nailing" it to the ground. This technique was later integrated into the Pandora, meant for the male Limiters to deploy as a countermeasure against the Novas' own Freezing field.

   Nova Particle Beam: A Type-S Nova during the 10th clash revealed an ability to fire a concentrated energy beam from their cores. These beams are capable of dealing massive damage to their target. Later, during 11th clash, Amelia, after her transformation into a Nova, could fire several energy beams at the same time from various parts of her Nova body. Chiffon, while using her full power, could use these particle beams as well.

   Assimilation: The Nova also displayed the rather particular technique of being able to capture and assimilate Pandora, absorbing them into their structure and converting them to fight along side them (brainwashing). After the transport of the battlefield to West Genetics, the Nova deployed their newly recruited minions against the Pandora there.

7. #7Geneticsconstantselective

   Keys: Genetics

   Genetics (ゼネティックス, Zenetikkusu) is a worldwide organization founded to train and provide soldiers (Pandoras and Limiters) to fight the Nova. It is a series of military academies which operate under military discipline, and replaces senior high school, substituting for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. It is a branch of the Chevalier organization.

   Overview:

   Upon graduating from boot camp, Pandora trainees are assigned to a Genetics Academy for a four-year training course. After the course is completed (Pandora at their fourth year, Limiters usually in their third year), they can either join the Chevalier military or retire from service. Fourth-year Pandora and usually their third-year Limiter partners function as a military reserve and quick reaction force to the regular Chevalier military, and operate in platoons.

   Third-year Pandora with their usually second-year Limiters are often deployed in combat as well, mainly as back-up for platoons. Highly-skilled second-year Pandora and their usually first-year Limiter partners can be invited to form part of this (only Pandora who can use Pandora Mode would qualify). First-year Pandora are not considered able to fight the Nova, or initiate first-year Limiters. Unbounded Limiters have no abilities to fight Nova.

   Military discipline is enforced by highly-ranked third-year students. Military ranks are by seniority, so the more senior a year, the higher the rank, such as that found in regular military academies. All Pandora are ranked within their class-year by their battle skills. The rankings are based on the outcomes of the Carnival competitions.

   Uniforms:

   The uniform is made of Volt Textures and can thus be materialized at will, as shown when Elizabeth immediately dons her uniform before her fight with Charles. The combat uniform is simply a vest with circles at the sides and boots.

   In the anime, the uniform consists of a purple blazer with straight collar, a lace section and a blue ribbon, along with short skirts, white thigh-high socks and black shoes with short heels. In the manga, this is the uniform of West Genetics. However some Pandoras wear modified uniforms in the anime and manga, particularly Satella in the anime. In the manga, Satella and Kazuha both wear different uniforms when at West Genetics. In the manga, East Genetics' uniform is not purple, but aquamarine instead. A different uniform design was later seen, donning shorter cuffed sleeves with a red and gold tone, though the hosiery and shoes remain. It is unknown whether it is a summer uniform or if West Genetics completely changed their attire.

   In the manga, people who do not wear the standard West Genetics version include Satellizer L. Bridget, Charles Bonaparte, Julia Munberk, Kazuha Aoi, Trish McKenzie, and Roxanne Elipton's unnamed friend.

   In the manga, the uniform for East Genetics and West Genetics was the same in Yumi Kim's student days, however the uniform from 'then' compared to 'now' is different.

8. #8Pandora modeselective

   Keys: Pandora mode

   Pandora Mode (パンドラモード, Pandora Mōdo) is an enhanced state that allows a Pandora to move more freely in a Freezing area without a Limiter. It also grants the Pandora an extra boost in power.

   Background:

   Following the 5th Nova Clash, the Chevalier began development on a way to defend against the Freezing abilities of the Nova. This lead to the creation of Pandora Mode, a powered exosuit that can resist a Freezing field. By 2045, a working prototype was developed under the direction of Dr. Jenny Moral. Pandora mode would see action the very same year during the 6th Nova Clash, where it was utilized by high-ranking Chevalier officers, such as then First Lieutenant Margaret Lindman.

   Appearance:

   Original Pandora Mode: In the manga, Pandora Mode is portrayed as a full crimson-colored or blue [1] exoskeleton that completely covers a Pandora.

   Vital Signal Type Pandora Mode: Later on in the manga, a new type of Pandora Mode is shown, called Vital Signal Type Pandora Mode. Instead of full-exoskeleton, holographic rings appear on the user's ankles and wrists. This new Pandora Mode is first shown by Charles Bonaparte. She claims that this new Pandora Mode was given to top-ranked Pandora around the world.

   Abilities: The development of Pandora Mode was a direct result of the Omnidirectional Freezing abilities of the Type-F class of Nova. Its main strength is to allow a Pandora to move while under a Freezing field. Reflexes and overall defense are greatly augmented while in Pandora Mode. A Pandora can expect at the very least a 45% increase in all abilities as well. The Pandora's Volt Weapon also gains a noticeable upgrade, turning it into a Nova Weapon (ノヴァウェポン Nova Weapon). Originally, it was stated that Volt Weapons were inadequate to defeat Nova, and that Nova Weapons were needed instead, but this was later proven false. Pandora Mode can function underwater and in air tight environments, thanks to an internal oxygen supply.

   Despite its advantages, there are notable flaws in its design. Pandora Mode can only be maintained it for three minutes and once the time limit is over, the Pandora will return to a severely weakened state, which leaves her vulnerable to attacks. The suits themselves are difficult to both produce and replace. Another downside of Pandora Mode is that it can easily be disabled by a powerful Freezing field, as with the case with {{user}} when he used his enhanced Freezing on Ingrid. Most importantly, if the time limit is exceeded, a Pandora can begin to Novalize.

   The New Pandora Mode, which has a close resemblance to the anime version of the old Pandora Mode, is more advanced. Although nothing is specified about the side effects of its usage, it is clear that the capabilities of the new version have been greatly enhanced with more than twice the operation time (from 3 to 6.30 minutes) and a barrier to defend against all but the strongest of attacks. While in this New Mode Charles was able to defend against Elizabeth's laser beams without effort.

9. #9Chevalierconstantselective

   Keys: Chevalier

   The Chevalier (シュヴァリエ Shuvarie) is a supranational military organization dedicated to fighting the Nova.

   Background:

   The Chevalier was founded in 2018 with the warning provided by Maria Lancelot. It is composed of many countries united in their mission to defend humanity against the invading Nova. With the help of Gengo Aoi, it developed the Pandora, Limiter, and Stigmata to effectively combat the Nova, as well as being the founder of the Genetics academies. After graduating from a Genetics Academy, Pandora can choose to become active duty Chevalier and continue service, become an instructor at an academy, or retire from the military all together.

   The organization itself is a military and political entity that makes important decisions regarding the Pandora project. The Chevalier has worldwide influence, shown when they were able to tarnish the reputation of the Mably Corporation. It's power is uncontested, as it is considered the only hope humanity has in the face of the Nova threat. Despite this, they are very concerned with public approval and support, to the point they will spend large sums of money and man power to appease the public's concerns. The L. Bridget family has been deeply involved in the Chevalier since its founding. The symbol of the Chevalier is a four-pointed star.

   Facilities:

   Grand Canyon Base:

   The Chevalier's base located at the Grand Canyon serves as its headquarters. High-ranking members of the Chevalier gather at this base to discuss important matters and make vital decisions.

   This base was first featured in the 10th Nova Clash Arc. It appears again in the Valkyrie Introduction Arc and the Busters Arc.

   Alaska Base: Located in a remote area of Alaska, the Alaska Base features both luxurious facilities, capable of not only housing Chevalier Forces but Genetic students as well, and well-equipped laboratories. It houses the Photon Generator - Solar Furnace which is the base's primary source of power. The E-Pandora Project occurred in this base. In the anime, Alaska Base was said to have once been a hotel and is covered by a partially open dome with an Oil Depot nearby.

   The Alaska Base is the main setting of the E-Pandora Project Arc, E-Pandora Rebellion Arc and the 11th Nova Clash Arc.

   Genetics Academies: These academies are built worldwide and are under the control of the Chevalier. The academies recruit, train, and monitor Pandora and Limiters for possible future service and recruitment into the Chevalier. Pandora in their 4th Year at Genetics become interns to the Chevalier.

   West Genetics in Japan is the main setting of most of the series.

10. #10Super Limiterselective

    Keys: Super Limiter, SL 1

    Recently, after tapping into his potential from extreme stress during the 13th Nova Clash, {{user}} underwent a transformation (which he calls a "Super Limiter") into his Nova nature in which his eyes momentarily became like his grandmother's, which had vertical slits over each pupil, showing that he has become more inhuman and more like the Nova.

    While under extreme stress during the 13th Nova Clash, {{user}} underwent a transformation he calls a "Super Limiter" in where his eyes took on the appearance of a Nova's and reverts to his true Nova nature, just like his aunts. While in this form {{user}}'s Freezing was greatly enhanced to the point of being able to subdue multiple Pandora-Type Nova at once, as well as being able to absorb Soul Energy from the Vital Frame of a Legendary Pandora to augment his own power. However, unlike his aunts, {{user}} is able maintain control of himself while in his Nova state and is also able to maintain his personality.

    Recently, {{user}} has displayed two new abilities upon unleashing his potential. He has shown to be able to induce Transcendence in Pandora within his Freezing field, as well as augment and control said Pandora's movements, even against the individuals' will. In addition, a Pandora's emotions and mental state are affected while under {{user}}'s Freezing field. This is due to his Stigmatic Body. As Gengo Aoi notes, the Pandora will naturally be called to aid and follow anyone who possesses such a body. However, it has been noted that both Valkyries and the combat aids of Rounders appear to be immune to Kazuya's powers. If the Pandora he is influencing is not close to him or does not accept, his control it can be uncomfortable. In the battle with the Goddesses of Balance during the Exit Revenant, {{user}} has display a new ability of healing as he's able to regenerate any part of his body such as his left hand which had almost been disintegrated by Pulucsigel Eluka Nova.

    {{user}} is the only living male with a stigmata body, making him an entirely unique individual from any Pandora, his sister, his aunts, any Limiter, or human being. He is called a singularity by the Goddesses and Chiffon had told him that he is the only one who can lead humanity on a new path different from the transcendent will.

11. #11Transcendenceselective

    Keys: Transcendence, Transcendent Pandora

    "Transcendent Pandora" are Pandoras who have transcended the limits of being a Pandora.

    Transcendence:

    Transcendence itself is a phenomenon that Gengo Aoi describes as a Pandora "throwing themselves into the Transcendent Will and accepting it". In order to communicate with the Nova, Gengo believed the "Transcendent Consciousness Theory" in hopes that Pandora would be able to evolve beyond human consciousness by removing them from human hands. [1]

    When a Pandora uses their Transcendent abilities, their eyes glow and multiple wings of light; consistent to the Pandoras' Stigmata, sprout from their back. According to Ouka, the light wings of a Transcendent Pandora are made from Volt Texture particles that are created after the erosion rate of a Stigma passes a certain level. The wings are essentially an optical illusion.

    Methods:

    There are five different methods to achieve this transcendence.

    The Voice:

    When Pandoras are affected by the "Voice of the Nova," they will be exposed to illusions of their hates, fears, or traumatic experiences. They can escape this by reducing their synchronization to their Stigmata to 30%, but those who are unable have to fight their illusions. Those who are able to overcome them by "listening to their hearts" and accept the transcendent will be able to achieve Transcendence through this method.

    Gifted:

    Transcendence can also be gifted to Pandora, as seen when the spirit of Chiffon Fairchild seemingly granted it to Ticy Phenyl.

    Forced:

    The third method is the most dangerous; forceful Transcendence by a Pandora-Type Nova. However, this will also result in the Pandora going into their Nova Form, effectively making them the Pandora-Type's puppet.

    Freezing:

    During the climax of the 13th Nova Clash, {{user}} released a massive Omnidirectional Freezing field that was able to trigger Transcendence in the Pandora caught in it.[2] However, similar to the Pandora-Type Nova, this method will cause {{user}} to take control of the Transcendent Pandora, but due to training, {{user}} can now trigger transcendence while keeping the Pandora's free will intact.

    Soul Energy:

    Possibly the easiest Transcendence method is to simply expose Pandora to an enormous amount of Soul Energy, like is present in the Eluka dimension. Due to this soul energy, all the Pandora need do to Transcend is to push to stigmata beyond their limits.

    Overview:

    Before the 12th Nova Clash, Atsuko Seiga and her grandfather Nobuhiro Seiga designed the Faylan Generators in order to allow the Valkyries to operate at full power without risk of "time out" for the West Genetics-Platoon 13 joint-training exercise. Upon constructing this technology, the two discovered an extremely low frequency signal that could only be accessed with technology relating to the Stigmata. They deduced that Gengo Aoi knew about this frequency and actively failed to share it with the rest of the world. Atsuko and Nobuhiro plotted to release this technology and blame any mishaps on Gengo as they could feign ignorance on knowing about the frequency, all in order to frame and imprison the esteemed doctor. For the exercise, their plan was working perfectly as a dummy Nova Ouka Tenjouin destroyed was still active; soon after, the Pandora were beginning to be affected. The situation sank into chaos, but Atsuko's plotting failed as Gengo revealed that he predicted that she and her grandfather would move against him. He permitted them to sabotage the exercise in order to prove the superiority of the Valkyries, who are not susceptible to stigmatic corrosion, and remove Pandora from human control so they could evolve and put an end to the Pandora Project.

    Satellizer L. Bridget was the first to achieve transcendence, followed by Rana Linchen. After Transcending they inadvertently attracted the Humanoid Form Nova, who Lucy Renault described as "ferocious sisters" who feared the birth of more Pandoras who might accept the Transcendent call. Ticy Phenyl was gifted with Transcendence after her encounter with Chiffon Fairchild, and Roxanne Elipton followed after an Assimilation attack from a Pandora-Type Nova.

    Satellizer and Rana proceeded to save Arnett and Charles by destroying the Humanoid Forms with their new abilities while Ticy joined Elizabeth to save as many as they could. Satellizer and her team found themselves in combat with the Transcendent Nova Form Roxanne and the Nova Commander. Rana nearly killed Roxanne until the Immortal came to her senses on her own and committed suicide to saver her friends. Despite her sacrifice, Roxanne's friends were nearly killed by the Nova Commander until the Legendary Pandora ended the clash alone.

    During the Buster Arc, Gengo quarantines the Transcendent Pandora along with the other fifty-seven survivors to his personal headquarters in Japan. Gengo secretly plans to use the Valkyries, the Legendary Pandora, and the Transcendent Pandora to create a new anti-Nova organization, commanded by him and and not subservient to the Chevalier. As a result, the Chevalier have Radox Phantomime dispatch four former Pandora equipped with experimental Plasma Stigmata to assassinate Gengo and put an end to his coup d'etat. Transcendent Ticy and Satellizer engage the assassins but are ultimately defeated. Rana Linchen is confronted by Petty Layner and Sawatari Isuzu while she escorts the Legendary Pandora to the pool. When Teslad and Windy May become N3 Nova, Rana assumes possession of the Valkyries' Plasma Form upgrades and begins battling Windy May.

    During the 13th Nova Clash, Kazuya induces Transcendence in Elizabeth Mably and Arnett McMillan in order to stop the attacking Nova. Rana's growing power ultimately proves catastrophic and she nearly kills Windy May and Teslad. Kazuya brings Rana out of her trance, but she is immediately incapacitated by Teslad.

    When the Pandora of Platoon 13 travel to the Elca Dimension, Satellizer and Rana regularly tap into their transcendent abilities to fight the Goddesses of Balance. Roxanne refused to use her transcendent abilities until the Goddesses merged to form a singular massive Nova. Encouraged by Roxanne, Charles Bonaparte and Cassie Lockheart unlock their transcendent power through their own will.

    Abilities: Transcendence provides an incredible increase in speed, defense, and power that enables a Pandora to destroy Humanoid Form Nova. It allows one to draw out the maximum power of their Stigmata to make a stronger stigmatic material that increases one's combat abilities. The Pandora's strength and power is just shy to the stigmatic material and power of Pandora wielding Plasma Stigmata.

    Each Transcendent Pandora have demonstrated abilities unique to them. Satellizer L. Bridget developed two new techniques "Nova Strike" and a Transcendent Accel. The former utilizes Satellizer's natural Accel and it possesses the force to completely obliterate a Humanoid Nova. The latter attack requires time to charge, but it allows Satellizer to surpass a Sextuple Accel with the strength to decapitate a Pandora-Type Nova. In addition, Satellizer possesses the limited ability to heal the wounds of her comrades though it requires direct contact, intense focus, and a fair amount of time[5]. The strength of Rana Linchen's punches have increased tremendously and she can now blow off the heads and limbs of her enemies with explosive force.[6] Rana can also perform a new technique "Celestial Fang." Ticy Phenyl's defenses have increased drastically as she is able to block Plasma Texture-enhanced particle cannons with her strengthened Volt Weapon. Elizabeth Mably can produce twice as many copies of her Volt Weapon and each copy has evolved to detach into seven-pronged entity with immense attacking capabilities. Roxanne Elipton's barriers have grown wider, able to defend herself and at least five allies. Her barrier is durable enough to easily stop the combined assault from five Goddesses of Balance, the strongest variation of Nova.[7]

    Under {{user}}'s control, a team of three Transcendent Pandora is able to easily defeat several Pandora-Type Nova.

    Because Transcendent Pandora possess much stronger stigmatic material than most Pandora, their base level strength is much higher. However, they must actively tap into this power by generating wings of light in order to reach their full potential.

12. #12Super Limiter 2selective

    Keys: Super Limiter 2, SL 2

    With more training {{user}} can unlock his potential even more and transform into "Super Limiter 2" also called SL 2, In this form {{user}}'s appearance changes drastically in which his hair changes from its natural color to white, his eyes turn yellow and retains the appearance of a Nova's, and his body glows with a white aura. Blue rings also form on {{user}}'s ankles and wrists and his freezing ability can now also counteract anti-freezing to some extent.

13. #13Ereinbar Setconstantselective

    Keys: Ereinbar Set

    n Ereinbar Set (イレインバーセット, Ireinbā Setto) is a unique power that connects and synchronizes a Pandora's five senses with those of her Limiter. With an Ereinbar Set, the Limiter is able to use "Freezing".

    Overview:

    Ereinbar Set is achieved through a ceremony called "Baptism". When a Pandora performs the Baptism ceremony with her Limiter, she shares one of her Stigmata with him, ultimately creating a conscious link between the two. When the Baptism ceremony is completed, the Limiter will be able to use his Freezing ability when he and his Pandora activate the Ereinbar Set modus.

    An Ereinbar Set is required for a Limiter to perform Freezing. {{user}} is the sole exception to the this rule.

    Gengo Aoi notes that the Ereinbar Set is "carved into the Pandora's neurons" and that it will drive them towards the person with the strongest Stigmatic Body. Furthermore, Gengo notes that it is impossible for a Pandora to resist the desire to be close to the individual possessing a Stigmatic Body.

    Variations:

    {{user}}'s Ereinbar Set In the anime, {{user}} has been shown to establish a strong Ereinbar Set, as shown during the 10th Nova Clash in the Ravensbourne Nucleotide when he unfroze all the Pandoras and created a temporary link with them. His Ereinbar Set is so strong that, in one of the OVAs, it caused the Pandoras affected (the one most affected being Yu-Mi Kim) to experience orgasmic effects.

    In the manga, {{user}} is able to establish an Ereinbar Set with a group of Rounders during the Exit Revenant when he was sent to the Elca dimension world.

14. #14Carnivalconstantselective

    Keys: Carnival

    Carnivals are contests where Pandora are pitted against each other to determine an accurate ranking of their strength. Limiters do not take part in them. There is a Carnival each season at all Genetics academies to determine the strength rankings of cadet Pandoras in their class years, underhanded tactics may be used and killing is also allowed. Every few years, there is a worldwide cadet Carnival for the students of the various Genetics academies to determine the world rankings.

    In Freezing: First Chronicle, it it stated that Genetics take footage of each Carnival.

    Point System:

    Carnivals are a point-based duel system. A Pandora earns five points by being able to deploy their Volt Weapon. When Pandora are locked in combat, they earn points at the start of the battle. The winner earns a bonus for winning a duel and then she earns additional points equal to ten percent of her opponent's current points. This system maximizes a Pandora's combat experience by encouraging them to battle one another and incentives them to battle stronger opponents so no one Pandora can get too far ahead. In addition, Pandora may exponentially earn points based on their number of consecutive victories.

    Despite the effectiveness of this system, it can be easily "cheated" by wise, strategic Pandora, such as Elizabeth Mably, who allowed her enemies to earn a lot of points before she defeated them after they had been weakened. This way she racked up more points by defeating Pandora who already had a significant amount of points. Elizabeth's strategy led her to earn first place in her first Carnival by defeating only four Pandora.

15. #15E-Pandora Projectconstantselective

    Keys: E-Pandora Project, E-Pandora

    The E-Pandora Project (Eパンドラ計画 Ī Pandora Keikaku) was an experimental project developed by Dr. Scarlett Ohara at the Chevalier's Alaska Base. Its purpose was to expand the Pandora program to people with limited Stigmata compatibility and fill the need for more Pandora than can be produced through the current selection processes prior to the 10th Nova Clash. The director of the project was Under-secretary Marks Spencer. As of July 2065 the project is defunct, being replaced with the Valkyrie Project.

    Overview: The project was first proposed due to the decreasing and irregular intervals between the recent Nova Clashes. Knowing that they would need more Pandora soldiers than what Genetics academies throughout the world could supply, the Chevalier discussed the possibilities of implanting Stigmata to regular humans. The E-Pandora Project is not without controversy as the chances of success are low. Even among normal Pandora, not all have a high compatibility rate, and inserting Stigmata into regular humans could cause major stress. In a flashback, it is revealed that the Chevalier also planned to use the E-Pandora Project as a weapon to fight Gengo Aoi's "foolishness".

    The project is a revival of an earlier project proposal, Project Valkyrie proposed by Gengo Aoi in 2022, that was a complement to Project Pandora.

    After the failure of Mark IV on Jina Purpleton, Scarlet Ohara prepared the second generation of E-Pandora made from cloned Stigmata of Maria Lancelot. However, being born from Nova tissues, the clones later assimilated with a Novalized Amelia Evans.

    It was revealed that the project was only to buy time for Scarlett Ohara's own experiment: creating clones of Maria Lancelot, designed to combat the weaknesses of Gengo Aoi's Pandora Project. Having a compatibility rate no other Pandora could ever achieve, Scarlett considers it the perfect solution to combat the Novas. With the project unapproved by the Chevalier, she moved and hid it on her own accord. As she has yet to deploy the Type-Maria in real combat situations, she used the E-Pandora Project as a public distraction.

    Story:

    E-Pandora were created by Scarlett Ohara at Alaska Base, the project was opposed by Gengo Aoi who thought that it wouldn't work, but did not object to it, since the Chevalier made a compelling argument that with the increasing frequency of Nova Clashes, more Pandoras were needed than which could be supplied by the Genetics Academies.

    In Alaska base, several 2nd and 3rd year Pandora from around the world converge to participate in Scarlett Ohara's E-Pandora Project. Initially the E-Pandora prove to be inferior to the original Pandora in every aspect, something gleaned through a series of data collection fighting matches between the two Pandora types. After the match, Marks Spencer orders the implementation of Mark IV, a drug that will enhance the performance of the E-Pandora, in order to give the public confidence in the project. Ohara objects as the risks of using the drug have not been eliminated. She is overruled by Spencer and the drug is administered to the E-Pandora Jina Purpleton. With the drug, E-Pandora's become as proficient as the original Pandora, but begin to suffer side effects later, with partial to complete Novalization as the result.

    When the E-Pandora decide to break out of the facility, they inject Mark IV into every one of themselves to give themselves a better fighting chance, no matter the cost. Eventually, the rebellion is suppressed, but not without due harm. As Amelia Evans completely Nova-fied and summoned several other Novas to the base. During the turmoil, the secret ongoing Type-Maria project, run by Dr. Scarlett Ohara under the guise of the E-Pandora project came to an abrupt ending as the now Nova-fied Amelia destroyed the sanctum.

    Following the 11th Nova Clash, the Chevalier are forced to admit to the public of the failure of the E-Pandora Project. They blame Marks Spencer and Scarlett Ohara for the project's failure in an attempt to save face.

    It is later revealed that the E-Pandora Project was not a complete failure, though. As Amelia's Nova-fication had caused her body to mutate, making her a true Pandora and effectively the project's only successful subject.

    Evolution Pandora:

    Evolution Pandora (エボリューション・パンドラ Eboryūshon Pandora), also known as E-Pandora, are candidates from the E-Pandora Project. Unlike regular Pandora who come from rich and wealthy backgrounds, the E-Pandora were once orphans, homeless girls, and child slaves prior to being placed into the program as expendable subjects.

    E-Pandora:

    Amelia Evans (Strongest E-Pandora and leader) Jina Purpleton (Second strongest E-Pandora; Deceased) Rattle Laila Heim Samantha Bolton Ellen Bryce Dorothy Andrews Sandy Anian

16. #16Legendary Pandoraconstantselective

    Keys: Legendary Pandora

    The "Legendary Pandora" or Lab 13 Girls were originally five girls created from Maria Lancelot's DNA: Cassandra Aoi, Windy May Aoi, Teslad Aoi, Lucy Aoi and Chiffon Aoi; over 40 years before the main storyline. They were created by Gengo Aoi.

    Background:

    They are the original prototypes of the Pandora soldiers created in 2022. Gengo Aoi describes them as clones of Maria Lancelot he created from her genes. They were developed and grew up at Lab 13. Although they are "100 times" stronger than the average Pandora in modern times, their bodies were unstable due to their massive strength and as a result had to be sealed away in suspended animation to prevent their deaths. Their bodies are composed of over 80% Stigmatic tissue. Aside from Chiffon Aoi, all Legendary Pandora are equipped with holographic constructs bearing numbers that hover over their shoulders, known as Vital Frames. These constructs appear when the Legendary Pandora fight seriously, and their function is to store large amounts of soul energy for the Legendary Pandora to use in combat. These numbers reduce similar to timer or counter, when the Legendary Pandora use their incredible abilities, and the reduction reflects how much energy the Legendary Pandora had lost. How rapidly these numbers reduce seems to depend on the ability, the strength behind it, how quickly it is used, and the number of abilities the Legendary Pandora is using at once. Unlike a timer, however, these numbers may increase if a Legendary Pandora absorbs stigmatic energy.[1]

    Development:

    Gengo initially developed the Legendary Pandora to be beings closest to Maria Lancelot in power. Starting with Legend I, Cassandra was gifted with massive amounts of Soul Energy and power. However, she was just as human as she was Nova (due to Gengo's DNA), and her human body could not safely contain her power. She was highly unstable and could not be awake for long periods of time. Lab 13 scientists imply that Cassandra and most of her younger sisters were unaware of their names upon their birth, and they struggle with verbal communication. Gengo tried again with Legend II, Teslad, and Legend III, Windy May, reducing their power levels to make them more stable. However, even they were much too strong and subsequently unstable. Windy May was more stable than Cassandra and Teslad, so she had more opportunities to be released, but she required multiple tunings and check-ups. Over several years, Windy May is able to have and maintain verbal communication. She also is able to laugh and smile, Windy May still lacks any genuine understanding of human emotion. Teslad fell into the same category as Cassandra, being highly unstable and lacking verbal communication skills. Legend IV, Lucy experienced much more success after Gengo reduced her power levels below Windy May. However, she was still rendered "incomplete." She needed her power levels reduced further to be stable.

    Gengo's true success of a stable Legendary Pandora was his youngest daughter Chiffon, whom Lucy describes as initially "3 ranks" below her in power. However, Chiffon also had a limiter on her power. Despite such, Chiffon was still hundreds of times stronger than a human. She was still a capable Anti-Nova soldier, and her lesser power levels meant she did not need constructs to manage her Soul Energy for combat. Regardless, she displayed a unique aptitude for her mother's Illusion Turn that her sisters did not have; her ability to generate barriers was initially a unique skill for too. Made to resemble normal humans, Chiffon also lacked the overwhelming beauty of her sisters. However, she was also able to communicate from the moment of her awakening, and she quickly knew her name.

    All of the Legendary Pandora were developed in large tubes, and their "births" were the moment they awakened. The five of them also struggled with human emotions, which Gengo struggled to fix by reducing the power levels of each subsequent sister. However, Chiffon developed true emotions after her interaction with Aureriel Fairchild shortly after her birth, and Cassandra developed genuine maternal instincts after giving birth to {{user}}. While Lucy is commonly stoic, she would later develop a true understanding and respect for human emotions.

    After Cassandra, Teslad, and Windy May were re-awakened during the 12th Nova Clash, he revealed he found a temporary, yet effective method to keep the Legendary Pandora safely stable and active.

    Abilities:

    All Legendary Pandora possess combat abilities which far surpasses modern day Pandora. They are powerful enough that they can destroy Humanoid-Type and Pandora-Type Nova with ease. All five of them possess monstrous resilience, able to take blasts to the face while leaving them unscathed, and they can deploy highly resilient barriers. Three of the five sisters have also displayed an advanced healing ability which is capable of rapid regeneration of lost limbs and other flesh wounds. This ability manifests as numerous white lights that activate upon contact with an individual's Stigmata. Both Pandoras and Limiters can be healed by this ability. Two of the sisters have displayed the ability to use advanced forms of Freezing, particularly the Anti-Freezing. Cassandra and Chiffon displayed the ability to fire the feared Nova particle cannon while Lucy and Teslad are able to release massive shockwaves.

    According to Lucy, the strength of the Legendary Pandora is split into two groups, the older and the younger. The older sisters, being Cassandra, Teslad, and Windy May, were gifted with immense power by Gengo. However, this extreme power came at a cost. The three eldest sisters are unable to understand humans and their emotions very well. The younger sisters, Lucy and Chiffon, possess less power than the older ones, but in return are able to understand and empathize with humans.

    Lucy later explains that she has much less soul energy at her disposal with sixty-five thousand during her battle with Teslad whereas Windy May and Cassandra had two-hundred sixty thousand during the 12th Nova Clash[2] and five million[3] during the Busters Arc respectively.

    Despite being weaker, Chiffon was the only Legendary Pandora to utilize the Illusion Turn, the teleporting technique that belonged to their mother Maria Lancelot.

    List of Legendary Pandora:

    Cassandra Aoi Teslad Aoi Windy May Aoi Lucy Aoi (aka: Lucy Renault) Chiffon Aoi (aka: Chiffon Fairchild)

17. #17Nova Clashconstantselective

    Keys: Nova Clash

    The Nova Clashes (ノヴァクラッシュ Nova Kurasshu) are the battles between the forces of Earth and those of the inter-dimensional beings known as Nova.

    Beginning in 2012, the Nova have made hostile, but often sporadic incursions on Earth over the span of five decades, all the way into the current year of 2065. This resulted in major clashes between the humans and Nova, labelled as "Nova Clashes".

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