Armored Core Lore: Noblesse Oblige

[@Somethingbloody]

The concept of Noblesse Oblige is linked to elitist authoritarianism, it's a fancy way to say that the rich and powerful have a "responsibility" to make decisions for those without money and power. Unlike many mercenary Lynxes, this pilot in 4A gave the sense that he was an aristocrat in an expensive NEXT who was a true believer in the corporations right to rule from the sky. Sam Riegel gave a great over the top performance of a condescending rich pilot who is offended that ORCA Lynxes dont "know their place".

[@armoredcorelore]

Neat.

[@Toshinben]

This AC points out one big point in the AC4 universe, having to do with money. The back weapons he mounts aren't used on any other AC, meaning Rosenthal only ever made 2 or 3 sets of the parts (if the player's inventory is canon). We have no resources to know if Rosenthal ever made a profit on the parts. This leads to the recognition that, with so few Nexts in existence, the units, weapons, and parts, were probably not made to turn a profit, but to secure corporate interests. I have some questions. Did corporate Lynx have to pay for their own parts and weapons, like the main character, or did their respective corporations allow them to use the parts for free? How were the parts priced? Why were mercs, the Maghrib Liberation Front, and Orca, allowed to purchase Next parts at all? Were credits used for anything besides buying Next parts? I suspect Credits might have been a special pseudo-currency where you could only buy AC parts, and actual income might have been quite low. But hey, that's just a theory! A comment theory!

[@armoredcorelore]

All very good questions and i can't give a solid answers to all of them but my book of ac theories says that for the selling of nexts its a toss up as even today corporations sell items to mercenary groups and others without question for profit plus i am sure it was no unheard of for a lynx to go rouge and join these group with their nexts. Also since corporations could not directly attack each other they could secretly help these groups with the idea they would undermine the other corporations. As for orca that was a just a puppet of omer so any parts they needed i am sure we're given to them to keep the wheels of the closed plan moving. Your point about parts for corporation lynx also got my theory brain going thinking about Berlioz who basically could use any part he wanted much like the player, this left me strongly learning towards he had to personally pay for these parts as unlike other universes where corporations where basically trying to bribe ravens with parts to take thier missions. No corporation in ac4 wants to give another corporations next any help or advantage as such most Lynx seem to have a corporation sponsor which they stick too much like the choice the player had in ac4. Which if they are like our worlds sponsors they would help a lynx get started maybe with a frame and some credits, but since this is ac4 it also possible that being a lynx with a corporation sponsor meant better living conditions, better food and not having to do slave labour like most of earths population. But i love these questions and maybe one day we will have our answers.

[@gigaspheal9439]

@@armoredcorelore as far as Berlioz goes, it's stated in his simulation bio that the other companies allow him to use their parts in recognition of his deeds in the National Dismantlement War. He isn't the "Hero of the National Dismantlement War" for nothing after all. And considering the honor code of the few Arisawa members you encounter Berlioz having the Ogoto could very easily be part of that deal as well

[@charlottela2491]

Oh my god this was the NEXT that got stuck in my head because of those wing-like canons on the back of it. My friend called it the "Solo Wing" NEXT meanwhile I didn't pay too much attention on it because I was still in the process of getting into grips with the frame. Damn thanks for reminding me of this NEXT.

[@armoredcorelore]

Oh well happy to remind you.

[@andrewrogers3067]

I completely missed that Leonhardt was credited with designing Noblesse in ACFA… That brings up SO many questions! Did he survive the battle at Marche and design it? Was it just the frame and everything he designed before he died and they simply changed the rifle?! Dude, great video, that was one of the most interesting details from ACFA that I missed!

[@armoredcorelore]

Too many questions and so little answers. Thank you I'm glad the audio hiccup did not mess it up too much.

[@MiddleFlatwell1fan]

My favorite Next in AC 4 and AC 4 answer. Also I love their English voice actor in both games. I really loved the designs of Rosenthal Next especially the the Lancel in for answer

[@armoredcorelore]

I would have to agree there. Both did a grand job of portraying the kind but noble lynxs.

[@andrewrogers3067]

Fun fact, The voice actor in FA is the voice director of the game Sam Riegal.

[@jovandjukic7940]

@@andrewrogers3067 Sam Riegel also voiced TMNT 2003 Donatello.Which is mind-blowing.

[@wanderingbufoon]

I would sometimes mix the Noblesse with White Glint in AC4A considering that the original design of a winged mid weight white bipedal had always been the Noblesse Oblige's signature.

[@armoredcorelore]

I get that, both got white paint, both have wing looking parts and with them dashing about its hard to say who is who sometimes.

[@halosammy14]

Gerald Gendlin disgusts me with his hypocrisy. Mostly in how someone in his line of work condescends towards the player when you fight him. I’m sure it’s very convenient to uphold a code of honor when your employers would likely never ask you to help people who can’t afford it. Unlike Wynn, I think he would have unquestioningly obeyed the League’s orders to leave ORCA alone.

[@armoredcorelore]

Oh he most certainly would in fact should he defeat strayed he's not above taking the lynx prisoner either and having a talk with him about what's he doing. Perhaps instead of a knight he really is just another pawn in the league's game.

[@adamofblastworks1517]

YES! YEEEEEESSSSS!!!! This is my favorite AC in the 4th generation, maybe of all time! I have the model kit, but I haven't built it yet. I want to have some practice first, because I don't want to make all my beginner's mistakes on it. Unfortunately, my hands are very shaky.

[@armoredcorelore]

That is fair and when you do build it let me know as I'd love to see it.

[@adamofblastworks1517]

@@armoredcorelore I've had it for at least four years by now... I might never actually get around to it.

[@armoredcorelore]

@@adamofblastworks1517 Well at least the box is nice to look at too.

[@adamofblastworks1517]

@@armoredcorelore it's in the bottom compartment of a display cabinet, where you can't really see it... but it's there and it makes me happy because it's about the only model kit that I've ever *truly* wanted. I talked myself out of the rest of them, but I always kind of still wanted Noblesse Oblige. I eventually got it as a Christmas gift.

[@armoredcorelore]

@@adamofblastworks1517 And that is really all that is important. Keep on smiling and I'm off to find myself a ga sunshine model.

[@icecreamnightmare1047]

In FA they changed the lasers to shoot little red beams. Gave me the feeling of less power compared to the massive white beams they emit in AC4.

[@armoredcorelore]

Then i think we should have white laser in ac6. Give this lynx back his white lasers fromsoftware.

[@doomzilla3568]

A knight is strongest with their sword and this NEXT lives up with it.

[@armoredcorelore]

Nice and agreed.

[@jamescocja2513]

Easily one of my fav next designs. Never figured out if the cannons were any good though

[@armoredcorelore]

Hmm i mean i am no expect in pvp so i can't say nah or ya to them being good in that field. However in single player i think they can last as i have done a playthrough with noblesse in ac4.

[@jamescocja2513]

​@@armoredcorelore Thats great! I heard it rips through PA so NEXT fights must be a breeze

[@jacobe9131]

In 4a 1.40 they are rather inefficient

[@cesare_1302]

AC4 & AC4A are the best games of all saga so far (until the hyped AC6 at least) imo. Thank you for bringing more attention on 4th gen ACs, their tech data and the lore in general. You earn a subscriber today

[@armoredcorelore]

Thank you for your support.

[@cvgabriel]

Thanks for coreving this Next , great video

[@armoredcorelore]

Thank you for your kind words

[@novemberbravo6194]

Nice! This was always one of my favorite ACs, along with Berlioz’s Supplice and the cover AC of AC 2 (can’t remember what it’s called atm). Excellent content as always, and I feel like your delivery/audio mixing is improving! I know how much of a pain in the ass that is to get right, it feels like you need to employ fucking...black magic or blood sacrifice or something sometimes to get your levels where they need to be lol. By the way, we’re getting some more folks in the Discord, slowly but surely - feel free to post stuff there whenever you feel like it; that’s what it’s there for after all lol

[@armoredcorelore]

Thank you Bravo, I like to think i am but like you say audio is a magic all of its own. Also neat I'll have to pop over and visit then.

[@gigaspheal9439]

Wait a freaking minute! Is there an AC discord?! How do I get in?! What must I do to gain access to this place?

[@anonimousdysco6294]

I'm currently fighting this one rn in for answer I'm watching this lore video to learn it's secrets so I can defeat him from within!

[@armoredcorelore]

Wise move ha ha.

[@emiliodeguarda2005]

Noblesse Oblige was a beautiful suit, but the visual impact lost from 4 to 4A meant the back weapons looked FAR less impressive.

[@armoredcorelore]

AC4 certainly had very nice crafts, then again i suppose it may fall into that idea of a short game but beautiful graphics and texture as the team had more time to work with the models.

[@ericpitts4979]

I like your channel and it's noble what you're doing for the Armored Core community. With Armored Core 6 on the horizon I feel it's my duty though to RECTIFY an error in your videos. It's NOT RECERTIFICATION, it's REC TI FI CA TION> PA rectification is the rate in which the Primal Armor recharges. A simple case of misreading a word but an important distinction. Hopefully you read the comments and you make the proper changes in future vids. Looking forward to more excellent content.

[@armoredcorelore]

Already noted and pointed out. But thank you.

[@dexmiermaxime8583]

I've never put that much effort on AC4. Mainly pkayin 4Answer instead. Seeing all the connexion, I should really give it a go

[@armoredcorelore]

I recommend it.

[@slowjamsliver7006]

Used the wings for a bit, but had to swap out them out for laser cannons that were lighter and had not ammo. Though it is interesting to think that while the wings are cool they are not practical. Overweight, and an odd ammo size leaving your last shot with 2 rounds. I would not be surprised if Fromsoft wanted to hint at something. Cool doesn't win battles.

[@armoredcorelore]

I would not put it past them. But i can see why the swap as you say other cannons do a better job and the weight of these wings are what make this next overweight. But then again i do like fancy designs, so I'll have to stand on the middle ground here.

[@slowjamsliver7006]

​@@armoredcorelore Totally fair man.

[@DarkstarArchangel]

The AC4 a.i. / pilot for Noblesse Oblige was weak and barely doing anything as he would NEVER use the cannons and facing him in a one-on-one fight would be easy. They changed that in AC:FA where the A.I. is more skilled and actually uses the back cannons.

[@ratebbbbb]

I always loved this model back in AC4A I used it as a base to make my custom which I kept using to fight online with.

[@armoredcorelore]

Oh and what changes did you make? Call me curious.

[@ratebbbbb]

@@armoredcorelore it’s been a while so I don’t remember the parts name; I changed the arms to the White Glint parts and used a head with long view range. Replaced the weapons with a machine gun and a bazooka so I could rip though the AP armor and shred targets faster. Used missiles for back weapons to help me keep enemies occupied with dodging them while I focused fire on them. Replaced the boosters for something that gave me hovering efficiency and the highest energy output engine. It wasn’t the best mech but it suited my play style

[@armoredcorelore]

@@ratebbbbb Still neat to hear and thanks for sharing.

[@lillyclarity9699]

what a good name for a mech. it's a concept I think most people in the western world would do well to learn... again, great video. brings back memories lol

[@deviancepurplehaze6045]

Any chance for the lore of Fatman and Magnolia from ACVD?

[@armoredcorelore]

Yep plan too. We've got a few videos left for AC4 and acfa before i move on.

[@Guyver-971]

My favorite Lynx/Mobile suit

[@armoredcorelore]

Well i hope i did the lynxs and next justice then.

[@mitchplaysriffs]

Reck TI FI Kay Shun

[@armoredcorelore]

I feel like i shall never live this down shall i?

[@kevingame3198]

Tried to recreate this in ac6 unfortunately its overweight

[@armoredcorelore]

That's a shame. Mind you the wing parts are quite heavy.

[@JohnDoe-cz3dh]

Put me in any mech and I’m him

[@armoredcorelore]

A lynx with a code. Interesting.

[@eriktarte2743]

I remembered trying to jock that thing like it was that Eklakh I was talking about a month or so back, and man, howdy. Anyhow, I wound up bolting those laser cannons on to a white glint frame with a Maxwell and it turned out... okayish. I wish I'd used a pair of assault rifles instead of energy rifles, but I'm gonna stop rambling now

[@armoredcorelore]

Ramble on! I myself have put these wings on many a next to see what could be done. So any build ideas are always a pleasure to read.

[@expandapantsii341]

how did i get to this video i literally dont know, good video tho

[@armoredcorelore]

Well ever if you don't know how you got here, thank you for giving this video a chance.

[@expandapantsii341]

@@armoredcorelore Never played the game nor heard of it, however this video looks like it clears the lore of these robots pretty well, keep up the work man.

[@hervisdaubeny7434]

Love ur vids, do you plan to do any lore on kojima particles

[@armoredcorelore]

In the research stage at the minute. Looking into the particles themselves and how they affected lynx lifespan.

[@izunarei13]

OH NO!! I've seen that shape It's the birds No I don't want to remember the bullet hell bird from elden ring

[@armoredcorelore]

If only i had played Elden Ring.

[@easonstratos4835]

Will there be lore on the Ravens?

[@armoredcorelore]

Yes they will. The plan is cover all the series, so Ravens will get there time in the limelight.

[@Errorcutive]

Can you do lore of Armored Core in eyes of Pixiv fanbase ? There quite "Hot" topic there for both of the [:_:] Head user ya know the Green one and the Silver one if you catch my drift..... Also it is m'duty i tip my fedora for this cover of the end goal embodiment of Rosenthal White Knight Project

[@armoredcorelore]

I'm just going to go back to my war machines now....Armored core waifu lore.

[@Errorcutive]

@@armoredcorelore Armored Core Jack-O Swole Lore FT. Big Black Karasawa.

[@mitchplaysriffs]

Great video Can you do Genobee next?

[@armoredcorelore]

He'll come when the channel covers last raven

[@PS3PS2fan]

Also, the pronounciation for Gerald Gendlin is "Jerald". Not "GER-rald".

[@Toshinben]

He mispronounces a lot, like 'rectification' being 'recertification'. I think that's something we're going to have to accept for a while. If I recall, he is trying to get better at pronunciation.

[@armoredcorelore]

He is and that rectification one is my fault. As its seem i keep writing recertification instead so keep that in mind for the future.

[@armoredcorelore]

No idea where i got that from. My apologies since i ever i call him Gerald at 7:13.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Nice!

[@xne14gax26]

Sweeeeet

[@zanderexmercury2509]

Question will u do lore videos on ACV & ACVD or is the lore non existence

[@armoredcorelore]

Oh i will, the goal of the channel is to cover the whole series. And no there is lore there, its just finding it www.reddit.com/r/armoredcore/comments/ua2nmd/armored_core_v_page_translations/

[@armoredcoreexile]

NOBLESSE OBLIGE, OBLIGATION OF THE NOBLE. LETS FUCKIN GO.

[@Errorcutive]

*INTENSELY TIPS FEDORA*

[@armoredcoreexile]

@@Errorcutive lmfao, that's fucking great. 🤣👌🏻

[@murdoch8888]

Gerlad Glendin?

[@armoredcorelore]

It was very much my first time saying these names aloud. However time and practise has taught me to check names with others.

[@MrKj1193]

Kilometers, not miles, Brother.

[@armoredcorelore]

Already addressed in the latest video with measurements given in Kmph and converted to mph.

[@ayeaung3527]

There are rumor about new armored core game. is it true or na?

[@armoredcorelore]

I would advise to hold back expectation with any rumour. As until we do get an official statement about it from fromsoft i would simple take it as a rumour and nothing more.

[@Nebechadnezzar]

Hello from the future....I'd say the rumor was very true indeed.

[@jacobe9131]

Gerlad

[@armoredcorelore]

Thanks for the correction.

[@Theory_Zero]

I hate to be that guy but it's rect-ification as in rectifying not recertification. P.A is not forklift certified

[@armoredcorelore]

I would not worry about it. You won't be the last and besides I've learned from it.

[@blazingbl2gamingop794]

I hate to break it to you but you've been pronouncing rectification wrong. It's pronounced rect-ification (as in to rectify), and you've been saying recertification.

[@armoredcorelore]

Mistake has been fixed in later videos. Pointed out many moons ago.

[@armoredcoreexile]

AC Lore I made a post talking about my intended project. Making a series of videos involving this game, a story within a story, and how my characters manipulate the events of the conflict, I would be honored if I could have you involved. Interested? I want a character for you. The Lore Lord who help reignite the flame for me.

[@armoredcorelore]

It sounds neat, but i will have to say no I'm afraid. My commitment is to this channel and my other job, i would not like to join your project and not be able to give one hundred per cent. Good luck though.

[@armoredcoreexile]

@@armoredcorelore care if I shout you out in discussion videos?

[@armoredcorelore]

​@@armoredcoreexile If you would like too. Go for it.

[@armoredcoreexile]

@@armoredcorelore I appreciate it, I'll be discussing the community, and referencing other creators who have either just started, or who had gotten relatively big then vanished.

[@armoredcorelore]

@@armoredcoreexile Sounds like you have it all planned out. I wish you luck as one creator to another and look forward to seeing what you create.