Oswald: A Hero of Humanity | NIKKE Character Analysis

[@Pyrrhixz]

Were you an Oswald believer, or do you owe him an apology?

[@Mista-Perry]

Doubters in shambles

[@downbadcr]

ALWAYS PUT MY TRUST ON HIM

[@-zerxvil-5208]

@@Pyrrhixz Tru Unsung Hero

[@ArcusArgent]

I knew there was something about him that made him interesting. In addition to what happened during the Ark sealing, I think Oswald took it into his own hands to make the order to lock them in order for him to take the brunt of the hatred from Goddess squad, making it softer for mankind as a whole.

[@PumpkinHeadLemure]

I always trusted Oswald.

[@FrenchOverlord]

''the blame was all pinned on the messenger'' thank god for that i've been preaching this since overzone - Oswald is the true goat

[@amoralmarker6503]

It’s you! Thank you so much for uploading the campaign stories, I never would’ve gotten to appreciate everything way past my current stage in the campaign without you and watch the beautiful story of the Commander and his friends growing past their own flaws. Now I’m more motivated than ever to reach the end of the campaign to experience it myself.

[@FrenchOverlord]

@@amoralmarker6503 no problem! i always think that a good story need to be shared :)

[@GameHunterDeathhunter]

Ya legit, he actually had 0 reason to talk to them that much, but he did, as he prob know this might be the last time he get to talk to his IDOLS in good terms. And like he clearly had 0 control of the situation

[@Pyrrhixz]

AYO! Fancy seeing you in this comment section!

[@FrenchOverlord]

@@Pyrrhixz Hiiii! big fan :)

[@_Victus_]

"I Owe You an Apology. I Wasn't Really Familiar With Your Game " -some (if not most) Nikke Player

[@edgieststalker8141]

"I believed you were a snake, a devil, a traitor, but now I see we weren't so different in the end, and for that I owe you an apology and my utmost respect" -Commanders all across the world

[@crazysoldiercze207]

I believed that there was something else to him, when I played OverZone. Red Ash only reinforced it and Old Tales left me respecting the man.

[@wungusbill_]

In Chapter 23 (The Forgotten Name in the archives) Poli and Miranda are showing Dorothy around the ark when they come across a goddess statue, and the following conversation takes place: Dorothy: "Why have they erected these statues?" Poli: "they're the saviors of humankind" "They volunteered to remain on the surface and fight until the bitter end, all in order to keep mankind safe" "There used to be a person who proactively spread the gospel of the Goddess squad, but ever since they passed away, the information has been lost to time" Dorothy "Could you give me their name, by any chance?" Poli says she wasn't sure what their name was, but It's my head cannon that it was Oswald, fits him perfectly. I don't believe Oswald took any joy in closing the Goddess's out of the Ark. Seeing as how the Central Government was willing to kill Counters and the Commander just for a chance to experiment on Marian, I am 100% convinced that Oswald locked them out to protect them. They were his heroes, but in that moment, when he closed that door, I'm sure he felt like a defeated man with his hands tied behind his back, from their perspective, he had doomed them to eternal exile on the surface. Many of us were so quick to hate on him after Overzone, and understandably so, but now we've seen him as the fanboy he is, in REDASH we even see him salute Red Hood, which might not look significant on the surface, but to most of humanity, Nikke's are just weapons, tools to be used, so for Oswald to salute one, that he far outranks as well, is a fantastic flavor to his character. Oswald really was a hero. What a character.

[@denniselroy4517]

I feel same abt the guy who preached abt goddess squad being Oswald since he is the one character which fits this description since he is a fan

[@wan9473]

If Goddess has one fan then it would be Oswald,if Goddess has no fan that means Oswald no more on earth 😂

[@MTTKamikaze]

What I love about that scene is that, even not having the name of the person in question, Dorothy has a visible suspicion it might've been Oswald and you can tell she is rethinking placing him initially on her revenge list, despite how long her grudge is by that point.

[@YouDonkeyfu]

Yup, that was after i had played red ash, so as soon as they started talking about a fanboy of the goddess squad, i immediately thought of him

[@barakakala406]

I was just about to type this glad to know Im not alone in this one

[@FrizFroz]

I find it poetic that Abe said it was easier for humanity to pin their hatred on the monster Anachiro rather than a horde of mindless Raptures, even though there was more to her than meets the eye. It’s also an allegory for how it was easier for us, the players, and Dorothy to pin our hatred on Oswald rather than the nameless figures in the Ark and the Central Government. Likewise, It’s ironic that Doro’s weapon is called “Ungrateful Oz” - when we first played Overzone we are led to believe that it was a nod towards his betrayal of Goddess, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. Under a different set of circumstances they could have become the staunchest of allies - a soldier who loved the Goddesses, and a Goddess who wanted to be loved, but fate placed them on opposite sides of the fence. Oz, we are grateful.

[@20DX00]

This, Ozwald himself suggested that the mission was to execute Anachiro alongside the 2nd Grimms generation, wiping all of theirs and Abe's name clean, making Cinderella the scapegoat to protect her comrades. He used that plan himself and willing to become the scapegoat for Dorothy's hatred, making someone who he idolized hate him for the actions of the CG

[@graygrey784]

I do not relate to this allegory since I never hated Oswald to begin with. I always assumed he was just some kind of middleman and scapegoat in case things go sour. It always seemed he was sent by himself to talk for his higher-ups when it came to the Grimms. His was an unfortunate role through and through.

[@breadeats]

Cant relate. I knew from the first hrs in game central goverement was rotten and real enemy of humanity.

[@FrizFroz]

@@graygrey784 No I’m with you, I never hated Oswald either, just saying his role in the story makes him an easy target for outrage given that we all felt injustice on Dorothy’s behalf.

[@solstiusonline1737]

Huh... That reminds me. Do you guys think Dorothy named her weapon Ungrateful Oz AFTER Ark Guardian? Cos based on what I've seen so far, every weapon that Nikkes come with are usually named from thr get go...

[@Gamerlord17]

Oswald is low-key the goat

[@jaeditogaming]

Exactly. That's why I owe him an apology

[@Gamerlord17]

@jaeditogaming1278 just imagine when Dorothy finds out Oswald ensured her legacy

[@TheStuffEnjoyer]

Yeah, the *"scapeGOAT"* amirite, or am I right XD

[@renoultrenoulli2322]

Low key? He is the GOAT at this point most of the playable Pilgrim wouldn't meet the commander if not for his action even Dorothy that harbor hatred to him

[@jaeditogaming]

​@@Gamerlord17🥺🥲 ya

[@Raven-vl9vy]

I had a chuckle when he had said "AYO, BIG FAN." When asked for his reasoning.

[@akira8393]

Imagine saving humanity all because he's a big simp. Respect

[@rigelothello709]

That's 1 thing that I like about Oswald; He never think that he is the Saviors of Humanity, or something Grand like that. He always answer, that he is just a Fans. He is really humble, eventhough we understand that what he did, is really helpful.

[@ShinjiHirako13667]

​@@akira8393 good simping

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

I would like to deeply apologize to Oswald... Red Shoes was the biggest Villain all along!

[@DangeloRichardson-l8b]

I fought the central government what's a big villain or give me a list of all the hate characters

[@KamikazeChinaman]

She's most likely an unwitting pawn. I'm convinced VTC is behind absolutely everything that has transpired in the game. EVERYTHING.

[@Rutillith]

I don't see her as a villain, tho... she had her reasons, but was TOO naive and ambicious

[@phantom54000]

​@Rutillith how she is not a villain form being the reason of killing countless people to creating the worst weapon that can be used against nikkes she is a crazy and a villain even if in here backstory there was something that bushed her to do that just like yuni what she did still wrong people say that because we like her design me included but I hope she can repent in the future if she is still alive

[@Rutillith]

@@phantom54000 no no, I get why she's a villain or an anatagonist; however, it's a me thing. I cannot hate her, I just felt sad

[@sigh1685]

We keep hearing about legendary commander this, legendary commander that. Oswald here acting like the wizard of Oz

[@otaksapu]

Ungrateful Ozwald (Doro)

[@AlexanderPR2]

The legendary commander is another character they need to work on in the future. There's a lot of the Goddess Squad's story that hasn't been told yet. All that's been shown so far is the conclusion of their tale.

[@crazysoldiercze207]

​@@AlexanderPR2And a lot of fans already suspect that the legenary cummander is Andersen

[@Merotryz]

​@@crazysoldiercze207 thats a given because he knows Dorothy personally but the goddness dont seem to be aware of him being alive and skk is directly related to him.

[@crazysoldiercze207]

@@Merotryz It's not confirmed that cummander is Andersen's relative. And if he was, then Doro, RH and Rapunzel at least would've noticed the resemblance in body shape and commented on it.

[@luonggiavinh8925]

"Don't mind me. I'm just fanboying" - Simpwald, biggest giga chad in Nikke world

[@Cndr86]

It would be heartbreaking if Dorothy was Oswald’s favorite Goddess Squad member. Imagine your favorite hero threatening your life and the ones you care even though you had no other choice but to lock her and her friends out

[@Kokuto_Cinoten]

If there is meaning when it comes to their names, and some of the comments point out He is the Wizard of Oz(Oswald), Doro would definitely be his favorite

[@pasunna]

it more likely to be redhood she the one he spend the most time with

[@Kokuto_Cinoten]

@pasunna that may be, but as he said he has been watching them all, or atleast has been up to date to anything about the Goddess Squad, he probably meet Red Hood as she is important for the mystery of corruption but not necessarily her is his favorite

[@pasunna]

@@Kokuto_Cinoten what I mean is he had develop a bond with redhood because he know her backstory motivation etc more than other member that he barely know more than small talk but yes it could be anyone else in the team if he already choose a main before meeting her

[@crumble1400]

@@pasunna personally meeting red hood and getting to know her doesn't mean she's his favorite. I don't think there's a hint of who's his favorite yet

[@buttermanaws4693]

I've never believed that Oswald was a bad person past his introduction, i believe he's someone who sees past the the almost sacrificial view the other members of the government had and wanted to do more to help the real heroes but couldn't because he wasn't the highest ranking member and in turn was forced to listen to thise orders as it wouldn't mean anything if he didn't because they can just use someone else, at least if he did the orders he could complie maliciously and do (how little much) the right thing and set things on the right path as much as possible He's not a bad guy he's just someone who is forced to take the worst actions because others have already let their hopelessness and rage dictate their actions

[@Hardbass2021]

Just from what I saw in the current Old Tales event, Oswald is a man who's definitely feeling that he betrayed his heroes, but he still did his best to help them in whatever way he can. And that, for me, made him the best character.

[@TheElizander]

Its been amazing how Oswald went from this universally hated character (despite the fact that he was another obvious victim of the rapture war). To this universally loved Absolute Gigachad who did everything humanly possible to aid all the Nikkes around him.

[@AlexanderPR2]

This is how many real-world heroes are. It's a shame that many of them will never have their true stories told.

[@solstiusonline1737]

@@TheElizander Dude... if Old Tales became an actual squad that was deployed... I'd have loved to see Oswald lead them as their commander. He had the ideal mindset and heart for it.

[@leonides1527]

Imagine the central government eventually finds out but oswald in the afterlife like "checkmate"

[@eduardosixto8990]

Oswald is praying 5D chess. Doing his job as a Central Government Dog, saving his heroes, helping humanity survive, leaving the door open for The Goddesses to resurface ultimately win the war. The GOAT!!

[@mr.g6875]

He was the one man in the entire ark that decided to double-cross the government to save his hero's even if his hero's see him as the villain. He's also a victim of the circumstances and I still believe some hire up is to blame for Cinderella corruption.

[@AndarilhoMarco]

I believed Oswald since Overzone. I could feel the regret and pain in his voice when he gave the bad news.

[@zenkresolution1540]

yeah me too. Since overzone i always think he is the good guy

[@GameHunterDeathhunter]

100% oswald has a secret otaku idol room of the godess squad, body pillow, and all. His the goat and base asf

[@Rawrgna-tr2dl]

And that body pillow is one of Dorothy's. That would be hilarious, and heartbreaking

[@GameHunterDeathhunter]

@Rawrgna-tr2dl omg his fav is the one who hates him the most

[@ArcusArgent]

The Wizard of Oz was always a tool. But never a fool. I knew he would be able to beat the allegations.

[@DwasTV]

Oswald was there for when Cinderella first saw Goddess as well.

[@atharvakhot917]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!! THAT'S WHY HE'S THE MVP!! THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT!! THE GOAT!!!!!!

[@phothewin6019]

Oswald is the Eren Kruger of NIKKE. He's their "Owl".

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

I like to think there was a glimmer of respect for Oswald from Dorothy's eyes when she saw the Goddess Statues in the Ark. She may still hate him but at least she saw his attempt at atonement and undoing his greatest past mistake. It's because of Oswald that the Ark knew of the Goddess Squad and what they fought for. And every worthy hero deserves it's monument. So he did whatever he could to honour the Goddesses. And help Old Tales.

[@Mista-Perry]

Oswald is goated forever, W Oswald

[@Pyrrhixz]

Master class on character writing

[@boomstix]

When Oswald didnt outright shoot red when she gave him the chance in red ash, i know somethings up that there's more to the situation in overzone then it let on. Also that ending where he got a phone calling is giving me revolver ocelot vibes

[@strategicperson95]

Kinda funny you bring that last part up, cause this is the first time I'm hearing Oswald's voice in English for the first time; and my mind is going "Colonel Roy Campbell, is that you?"

[@edgieststalker8141]

​@@strategicperson95 also also if I am not mistaken, he is also Handler Walter in Armored Core 6, you know, the man that after he was essentially lobotomized to kill Raven in one of the endings, he still managed to stop by his own will and let Raven go and even be happy in his last moments knowing Raven made a true friend.

[@drexbrightblade]

@@strategicperson95 I also think Oswald's VA is Paul Eiding as well

[@Skullfiend]

I totally think that the Central government was going to try to reverse-engineer the goddess squad if they were to enter the Ark. A lot of scientists were killed before Ark Guardian happened. so maybe they had no talent that could make something on the same level. Kinda like Obadiah's scientists couldn't make a miniature ark reactor in the first Iron man movie. Oswald was probably aware of this, and thus decided to lock the goddess squad out.

[@Skullfiend]

And by reverse-engineer, i meant vivisecting them and stuff. Taking them apart to see how they were made.

[@dracotias]

I got the idea that he just fully understood that if they got inside, CentGov would immediately use them as scapegoats to blame for having to move underground in the first place BEFORE they had a chance to sway public opinion and undermine the gov's authority. It was safer for them to keep them outside where they could at least "be free"

[@ChaldeaWarmaster]

When Snow White asked if Oswald was acting alone or was it the will of the people. He answered the latter. I would believe that the CG would do what you said if Oswald answered "the former" which would imply that they would be safer in the lone wasteland that is the surface over a lab

[@Abysscuit]

Scarlet's bond story actually supports this idea. In the first episode of the bond story when Privaty, who works for the CG, turns up she claims "We've received reports of a Pilgrim (Scarlet) is regularly spotted at the outpost" and "Pilgrims are essential assets" it really does reinforce the idea they would experiment on them. Even more so when you remember the CG was more than willing to eliminate Counters and the Commander for even a chance to experiment on Marian.

[@cooper-black]

Something I noticed today: the central government has been trying and failing to replicate the success of the Grimms model Nikkes ever since. If you look, Noah is very similar in concept to Cinderellas kit, and Maiden is almost exactly the same as Little Mermaid, just with no ability to influence raptures with her voice, only Nikkes. There are probably more subtle examples of this elsewhere too.

[@anidynium1106]

as soon as I saw Oswald show up in old tales taking place at the same time as ark guardian it all clicked in my head that that's why they could not contact the ark. All they ever heard from was oswald and he had been out on the surface doing this. Everyone was trying to forget the goddess squad but Oswald at bear minimum felt he had to relay something, hence the moral gray zone.

[@Ayanematrixdesigns00]

That make sense and further adds to the information delays they had whenever Dorothy tried to make contact. He's out and about trying to help whomever didn't make it into the arc in time or finding materials, then only replying once mes made it with coms range. It also checks out since that would be the safest way for him to relay ANY info about what was going on since there's a possibility that CG would have either not cared enough to contact them after calling back Liliwise to defend the entrance and with him also assisting Cinderella and her crew with their storming of the orbital elevator around that same time. 😮

[@Angrtard]

Oswald is the STRONGEST fanboy. I hope he had a good life, and although he had to do what he did, he did what he could.

[@screwybit8118]

Oswald is the Nikke version of the "Suffers in dark silence so others can live in warm light" trope on par with best of this trope triple S tier character and it's not because this is one of my favorite character tropes

[@MrHammerofdoom]

He's the big boss of nikke. The man who sold the world

[@Bayllen]

Oswald is the dark knight of the Ark.

[@kingsilvergrass8751]

Given Oswald's position and circumstance, he tried his best. and that's from someone like me who tries to understand Military Chain of command. Oswald only did what was commanded by his Higher ups, but in the end, he tried to bring the best of the Goddess squad and that in my book is great. Kudos to you, the known soldier and faithful aide for the Goddess Squad, Oswald.

[@Mephitinae]

I played Red Ash before Chapter 23, so I figured Oswald was "The forgotten name" who kept preaching about the Goddess Squad and kept their memory alive. Of course the lore is a bit iffy since some old timers are supposedly still alive and seen walking around the Ark (according to Anis in her bond story), so it seems unlikely the CG could have suppressed the details. There would have to be people waiting for Dorothy's return.

[@dracotias]

"Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain"

[@jcredcoast]

I also just wanna say...what if Oswald was also Johan's mentor. That means the ripple effect of his actions continuously affects Nikke's current events as well as going forward.

[@crusaderknight4469]

I hope his family and relatives are safe considering Doro is also put his family on her killing list

[@vollied4865]

I was on the fence with Oswald Hated him for abandoning Goddess Squad, but I feel like I just wanted to blame him for the shitty actions of the CG. Then his meeting with Red Hood happened, making me open my eyes and remember that people are nuanced Now his redemption of saving our beloved Cindy and letting her fight the queen. He's become one of my favorite characters now, he's a phenomenally well written anti hero.

[@9NoobTuber5]

Im glad i was right about him... Oswald did not disappoint... o7 Also that shot of Liliweiss resting.... my beloved Lilimommy....

[@DiabolicalDestroyer]

My friend. I'm afraid she was not resting. That was... her final stand, to make sure everyone got inside the ark.

[@9NoobTuber5]

@DiabolicalDestroyer i know... i meant her resting in her resting place after she gave her all.

[@DiabolicalDestroyer]

@@9NoobTuber5 I misunderstood then, my apology.

[@9NoobTuber5]

@DiabolicalDestroyer all good, no need to apologize

[@60tpbrrrrtgaming]

And cindy as the shooting star in the sky?

[@Blu_Moon_Owl]

I just joined Nikke when the 1.5 anniversary happened so I had no idea who Oswald was for the most part before he showed up in Old Tale and I already he’s just an awesome guy working for an awful government. He’s a chad and the ultimate goddess fan to me

[@Pyrrhixz]

As a TL;DR as I said in my video, he is a character who was introduced morally gray but turned out to be a good dude! I hope you continue to enjoy NIKKE!

[@danielak1666]

Well, he's the one that practically "exiles" the Goddes squad on 0.5 anniversary, so for many he isn't really likable character. Well, yeah, we know how awful the Central Government is by playing the games and he is just a messenger that willing to take the blame so The Goddess didn't turn to hate humanity and just hate him instead, but, yeah he kinda did his job a bit too well back then.

[@Blu_Moon_Owl]

@@Pyrrhixz it’s been great and your videos have been great as well

[@crazysoldiercze207]

​@@PyrrhixzHe's technically the Revan of Nikke then.

[@SteveG-SM]

Gotta love they added a genuinely smart and respectable male officer that isn’t a commander like MC or Goddesses commander. Rather refreshing and nice for a game that’s *Ahem* ‘focused on the culture’ as it were.

[@crewgunnight8987]

Anderson

[@breadeats]

U dare forget legend himself, mustang? Are u heretic?

[@nanotsuki]

@@breadeats either heretic or missilis employee

[@otaksapu]

​@@breadeats bruh Mustang trasnceded male gender, he's post human

[@breadeats]

@otaksapu he is god. God of eeeentertaimeeenttt

[@jarlobayoneta8348]

true fan and a hero, I'm sorry Oswald for doubting you, deeply sorry 🥺

[@johnarcenas883]

Shift up doesn't miss with these main campaign, event, and side stories man. How can they be so consistent?!

[@loomingdeath1758]

Damn his story makes me wanna cry for him. Only can imagine the tears coming down his eyes in secret as those he loved he had to betray to keep them safe.

[@critiqalerror]

Currently signing the Oswald apology form

[@espada9000]

Also the true main character of Nikke.

[@toyue4201]

Oswald was one of the characters I intitally judged very hard. Despite knowing him to be only a messenger and working on orders, his almost condescending, ungrateful and arrogant tone made me believe he was a bad guy during Over Zone. Especially so, because he did not give a more proper explaination to the betrayal and only responded regarding the decision making upon Snow White's request. In Red Ash and the Main Story complimentary informations, my harsh judgement began to loosen. I recognized Oswald as a way more morally grey person who indeed, only wanted good for the Goddess squad and humanity. He did not deceived the Goddess squad because he wanted to. And during moments he were able to make decisions with greater merit for humanity and neglible consequences, he decided to ignore orders. Old Tales cemented his character even more positively. He has proven himself to be someone, who attempted all that he could, do help the Goddess Squad and eventually the Old Tales squad. Believing in Cinderella who only a few weeks before was corrupted and massacring humans and Nikke alike required either unrivaled naivety or hope. God, I wish he was deployed as an security and counterintelligence officer the first day, the Grimms project and Corruption research started. He could have catched Fraud Shoes on the very first day, finding out about her ulterior motives and send her to the gallows. Security protocols should be a given in high stake projects. You want to ensure 100% reliability of your working personnel and prevent any sabotage or possible leak of sensitive information. However the higher ups slept on that, allowing Red sus to do all the vile research in secrecy she needed to enact her plan, that eventually culiminated in one of humanity's strongest trump card become that of the enemy. It is comparable to someone letting an unchecked psychopath enter and work at a bioweapon lab or nuclear arsenal. That is asking for disaster to happen.

[@KamikazeChinaman]

I think VTC is not working for humanity and that Red Shoes was set up to be the scapegoat of their corurption experiments. I suspect Cinderella and her squad, maybe even all the Grimm models, were always intended to be corrupted.

[@spearsage]

Considering that O:1 (allegedly Oswald) had to use an insider to help investigate Red Shoes' secret research (and Oswald still arrived late nonetheless), and the fact that Hansel and Gretel were able to be manufactured to completion without the united government's knowledge, the security protocol of said facility is pretty good to say the least. Secrets certainly didn't easily get out of that place. Besides, Abe had mentioned that the higher ups were having difficulty on deciding who has the right for which technology used to help create and manufacture the generation 2. So I guess United Government's hand was also tied in the matter of structuring the security protocol for the facility in order to maintain neutrality. Regarding Red Shoes, she was originally a V.T.C. scientist just like Abe and Rapunzel. And considering she knew both Abe and Rapunzel, she must've been decently high on the pyramid, albeit not enough to have any real pull on the situation in the grand scheme of things. Her background kinda helped her credibility.

[@toyue4201]

@@spearsage Security Protocols don't simply block out flow out information. They serve multiple purposes including the prevention of sabotage and the leakage of sensitive information into unwanted hands. The client in the meanwhile must be informed about all matters of the project, which in this case is the United Forces of Humanity and V.T.C. Both institutions were totally unaware of Hansel and Gretel, as well Red Shoes motivation, let alone her secret experiments that would lead to downfall of humanity. Especially the UFH serving as the highest governmental body of the human nations should have especially diligent about it and should always had a very sharp eye on a non-secular organization like the V.T.C.

[@m.sydneyvern2260]

I mean I didn't see Oswald as a bad guy just someone who did what he could for our heroes... his heroes. Especially at the end of Old Tales Part 2 I can feel it in the tone in his voice that feeling of "I wish I could've done more." And even after all that he still continued to spread the stories about Goddess's achievements so that the people would remember even when the Central Government was trying to wipe them from the records. In my mind if Goddess and Old Tales were the true Goddesses of Victory, Oswald was their prophet.

[@rigelothello709]

Prophet eh? If the person from Poli's story in Chapter 23, was indeed Oswald, then he really becomes a true prophet for Goddess Squad; He really spreading all of Goddess Squad Achievement through all of the Ark, and make them be known by Ark Resident. He fulfilled his Promised to let the whole Ark knows about them.

[@m.sydneyvern2260]

​@@rigelothello709 Well the instant I heard that and connecting it with Oswald. My mind instantly went to that

[@Altsncro]

I personaly belive that Oswald as our only insight into the united forces of humanity/centeral goverment, represents the goverment itself near the end of the rapture war. There are so many mixed signals that oswald and the centeral goverment (at the time of the rapture war) were giving. At first we were given the results of their actions but never the reason behind them. At first its easy to label both as corrupt and evil when we dont know or bother to think as to why they would make these choices. In the case of Oswald we finaly have some understanding as to why he's doing everything he is, but for the centeral goverment we have nothing. Especialy once you start thinking about how the newly formed centeral goverement is for some reason locking out the Goddess squad when for the longest time their components were bickering on who owns the second gen models. To me Oswald and the centeral goverment are soldiers who have been worked to the bone and are now making the most difficult decisions for some reason out of their control. I really hope that shift up is able to explain the reasoning behind the centeral goverment with the power source plot line and everything else.

[@ApexGale]

People haven't been reading into the proper allegories that the Grimms models make to their fairy tales. I think it was very much intentional that Oswald's face or design is not shown in Over Zone: he's literally the stand-in for the Wizard of Oz. He seems to be a cold commander as leads Dorothy and Goddess Squad on their mission. The story tricks so many people into thinking he's this scheming manipulator, heartless, using Nikkes and then throwing them away. But it's all a ruse - just like the Wizard of Oz, it's a part that he has to play. Regardless of whether or not you believe the theories that Oswald fed the Central Government misinformation to sway the decision towards "Close the Ark and lock them out," it is a fact that the Central Government chose to lock them out regardless. He must have been incredibly miserable having to be the one to disclose that to Dorothy. But if he had truly not cared, why on earth would he tell a super soldier his real name? Why would he not just end communications? He wanted to give her some degree of motivation to keep on living - we literally saw Dorothy on the verge of ending it all, the idea of getting revenge on Oswald's descendants kept her alive. Then there's his last bit of dialogue in Old Tales. He says "My hands are tied," but in Japanese what he says translates moreso to "I've done everything I can from my position." When he mentions a "clean slate," he actually means it. If you consider the intel from the modern era, the Goddesses staying on the surface saved the image of Nikkes after the corruption of Cinderella and the destruction she caused as Anachiro. It's very likely that if they hadn't "sacrificed" themselves (the lie that the CG tells the people), Nikkephobia would be significantly worse. I really love this character and I hope that at some point in the future we see his perspective at the end of Over Zone. Maybe even a saved and hidden journal entry somewhere.

[@rigelothello709]

There is 1 theory, that if we remember, in Chapter 23, when Dorothy been lead by Poli, Poli told her the story of 1 Man, who spread the Goddess Squad acomplishment. The theory is, that Man was actually Oswald; He fulfill his Promised, to let the whole Ark knows about Goddess Squad, eventhough all of the documents related to them been hide by CGA. That's why for a lot of people in Ark, Goddess Squad still becomes their Hero. Too bad that person already died a long time ago.

[@1superstick]

It should be noted that during Overzone, when Oswald is giving Goddess Squad additional objectives, there are distinct pauses in-between suggesting that it pained him above all else to increase the burden that they were already tasked with.

[@andrewbyron5361]

The end of the event makes me wonder if Oswald and Andersen are connected in some ways. They share many similarities including their knowledge of various classified subjects such as Vapaus and Goddess Squad, work for the government, and are generally mysterious individuals with equally ambiguous motivations. Yet they’ve proven helpful, as demonstrated by how Andersen “convinced” Burningum to call off the hunt on Marian and Oswald letting Cindy and co. go. On top of working to keep information on the Grimms models classified. A lot of coincidences between the two men and their actions.

[@realArissy]

Andersen is the legendary commander

[@DeepbloodFang]

@@realArissy not confirmed, but he is definitely linked, if not him directly, then either his descendant or hell, even clone.

[@gtf234]

@@DeepbloodFang Not confirmed but very strongly implied. Even his name being Andersen cleanly matches with the fairy tale motif of the original goddesses, as now the second gen since two of them were named after Hans Christian Andersen stories. They also have the same voice JP actor (our dear Sugibro) and as of the current versions we also know Andersen's being kept pretty artificially alive. As things currently are, the player commander is possibly a clone or a test tube grown offspring of him though- Andersen evades the question about being related when asked rather than denying it, and the player just suspiciously has no background, history, or long term memory like he just appeared in society one day. I would not be surprised if that's the direction they're writing toward. Oswald doesn't quite match the motif, nor tie to Dorothy in that way- the Wizard's real name was Oscar, OZ was his first two initials, Oscar Zoroaster.

[@DeepbloodFang]

@@gtf234 We have gotten some info on the commander via bonds and such, namely, the player commander grew up in an orphanage, but has no memories before that, I think it is infact safe to assume that the player commander is a test tube baby or clone. As for Andersens augments, isn't that just from a battlefield injury? I've done all the chapters, events and bonds thus far and there has been nothing in anyway implying that Andersen is the legendary commander himself, only that he and the player commander share his blood and that Andersen just has more knowledge about the whole war than most, probably due to his connection to said legendary commander and Enikk.

[@demonking86420]

​@@DeepbloodFang if anyone is the clone it's likely the Player Commander, with Andersen being the Legendary Commander himself

[@heinsoe6158]

I used to view him just the same as the rest of the central government people but did have a slight doubt and that he may have been forced to follow orders he wished he could ignore and help the goddesses. Red Hood event made it more clear that he was more than just a regular human doing what's necessary. And now this current event and this video made me understand even further. I get that Dorothy feels so much hatred towards humanity and especially towards Osward for abandoning them just like how I used to dislike cinderella for blocking humanity's success to beat the raptures in the beginnings. Like it or not, sometimes there's always two sides of the coin. Salute to Oswald and his work.

[@Dark-ux4bi]

im not fully caught up on the main story, and i know alot of people are subscribed to the "andersen is the goddess squad commander" theory, but right after i finished the old tales story, and oswald said his "i just want to see a happy ending" line, i did a main story cutscene where andersen said damn near the same exact line "i like my stories to have happy endings". and like right down to the facial structure its pretty much just as easy to see oswald as a younger andersen as it is to see the goddess commander as a younger andersen

[@crusaderknight4469]

people think andersen is the legendary commander because he has the same JP VA. until shift up told us the player directly I will say that Andersen is not the Legendary Commander.

[@NPixel7558]

​@crusaderknight4469 People think Anderson is the LC because he has knowledge on the Goddess squad that no one else in the Ark would have due to their data being deleted. During his discussion with Burningum and Doban about Dorothy after Doban leaves to investigate who she is Anderson asks Burningum if the goddess squad data has been erased. That flat out confirms the fact that he knows Dorothy is a goddess squad member when no one has seen her since Overzone and ALL of their information has been erased. Furthermore he also acts surprised at the mention of Snow white. People have a good reason to believe he's the legendary commander other than they share VAs because most of these people have actually paid attention to the story.

[@crusaderknight4469]

@@NPixel7558 but Oswald spread the story or legendary tales about the Goddess squad like he promised to Doro. That's why everyone in ark knows or acknowledge the goddess squad sacrifice. Oswald probably has some backup data about goddess squad since the only data he deleted was the Old Tales squad data and he probably only tell it to the people he trust. I guess we just have to wait and see for Shift Up to reveal everything.

[@NPixel7558]

@@crusaderknight4469 They have the data on everyone who was in it erased. Everyone knows about the goddess squad but they don't know who was a member of the squad or if they were even real, so Anderson knowing Dorothy was a member of it is very telling.

[@joblessincarnateVG]

It's just a shame that newer Commanders are going to see him in Overzone in the Archives and hate him like some of us did before we got his redemption arc in Old Tales.

[@Tr1ky_V1ck]

I only started around the re zero event, some time during the elegg banner. This event was my first introduction to him, and I am far from disappointed

[@joblessincarnateVG]

@Tr1ky_V1ck in overzone, while it was clear he didn't want to do what he did, I did feel some small resentment towards him. It's like how some people just didn't like John Walker in Falcon and Winter Soldier, even though we know he didn't do anything wrong😅😅

[@60tpbrrrrtgaming]

I started 5 days ago and nope i had a feeling he was gonna be chad

[@nightowlawaken]

14:15 What do I think of Oswald… obviously he is just a fan 🫡

[@FinelessFish24]

Oswald just kept getting more and more based with every scene he appeared in.

[@Ramen-4-Life]

GOATswald officially beats the allegations

[@Candaaebanh]

Oswarld is a hero for the hero.W Oswald

[@KnightDogNamedBuns]

AS PROMISED.... GLAZING TO THE MAX, you promised CROW next

[@Warfighter-ou6sz]

I’ve never hated Oswald, his motives were unclear but he had a reason for why he did what he had to do. Since now we have more answers he is a hero for protecting old tales and goddesses squad

[@Elric70]

Oswald definitely had a Snape like presence, often he seemed to just be an adversary, but ultimately he was in your corner the whole time. I'm glad, nice to have more people that were on your side the whole time. Now I wonder if they will ever dive in deeper on Anderson, I mean I am sure that I am not the only one that thinks he looks like a slightly older version of the Commander of Goddess Squad, and if that is indeed him then surely he's no longer just human.

[@marwancaritativo4688]

Just like the saying "never judge a book by it's cover" Oswald is very well written character SU really did a great jod to this event they cook

[@TB_Corey]

Oswald is honestly a giga chad

[@muri6853]

I'm so glad your channel was recommended to me. I started this game around Elegg's banner because I was bored, and honestly, it was the best decision I made. I haven't skipped a day since I started. I love everything about this game, and the 2nd anniversary has absolutely pulled on my heartstrings. So, I thank you for making this video, which made me realize so many new things.

[@chitogekirisaki4459]

This is just my theory not related to the topic, but i think the shard that Cindy saw was a seed that bloomed into what we now known as Crystal Region..

[@ShinoHanamisa901]

.....This kind of story make me wonder how Shift Up will make a story of Red Shoes......

[@Rawrgna-tr2dl]

They can easily write it as a scientist gone mad due to pressure or fear of incoming doom. Like a soldier switching sides because his side is losing badly

[@breadeats]

I mean just tell CG was funding her research.. It would be another thuesday for them.

[@kalpayux7712]

@@Rawrgna-tr2dl maybe a wiped memory Red shoes coming to terms that her past did so much damage and now she has to define herself as not that past

[@eirenneli4539]

We all know about the "Legendary commander." But Oswald is the Legendary GOAT. When humanity was lost and moral throw away, he was the only one to remain human, giving not only hope for the future, but a legacy to follow. He not only took the front of it all, but he did gladly so. Not matter how powerless he must had felt, he did everything and beyond what was is in is power. The only thing I can say is; Oswald, I hope you are resting in peace, see you on the other side, brother.

[@parkermaisterra8532]

Oswald is goated! Man is a legit hero who did what he could to help both humanity and his heroes

[@yoman8027]

Sadly, there's no chance of Dorothy changing her point of view, as Oswald is already dead... but she swore to hunt his descendants. My bet is on Ingrid.

[@lordofchangelulz6645]

Is Ingrid related to him?

[@yoman8027]

@@lordofchangelulz6645 At the moment we don't know, but I expect her to be.

[@dracotias]

​@lordofchangelulz6645 we don't know but she IS the one behind whatever happened with Rapi/Red Hood and Oswald was a pretty substantial part of convincing Red Hood to part with the other Goddesses "properly". It's safe to assume some sort of lasting connection would come from that.

[@regalroyn1011]

​@@yoman8027And then plot twist. Mustang is his descendant

[@yoman8027]

@@regalroyn1011 While it could be, I expect Mustang to be a male Nikke.

[@pekorasfuturehusband]

This is such an incredible breakdown of Oswald and his character, I couldn’t agree more. Even now I’m still having trouble getting the story out of my head. It helps wrap up all the previous events so wonderfully into this neat little package. It’s just perfect. No other way to describe it.

[@SATO_FD2R]

Oswald is such a wholesome character, my favorite story so far!

[@Altair_Ibn_La_Ahad]

I despised him before during Over Zone event. He truly is a low key goat. 🤧🤧🤧

[@mgronaldpart-timer8665]

so glad I stumbled upon your channel. looking forward to more lore analysis

[@soulgin3682]

since I didn't know much about Oswald but glad to see he just a guy trying to rebel has order the best way he could...

[@Scarl-oj6yz]

I have liked him since the beginning!

[@AnAbsoluteUnit]

I had this feeling that there was more to Oswald than what we saw in the past. And seeing how much he wanted the Nikkes to truely win and be the beacon of hope for humanity despite it all. It is commendable deapite the ramifications that he may unknowingly set.

[@snakewolf0853]

You know what's sad? Unless Oswald went through experimentation to prolong his life, he died without every seeing The Goddess Squad, or The Grimms models again, and apologizing for what he was forced to do.

[@rigelothello709]

If you already reached Chapter 23, maybe you will understand what Oswald did after all the event in Overzone and Old Tales.

[@snakewolf0853]

@rigelothello709 Not yet, but got spoiled that he sings the praises of The Goddess Squad and The Grimms models in the Ark for all to hear.

[@rigelothello709]

@@snakewolf0853 Yeah, something like that. I hope you can reach that Chapter soon.

[@AC-ut3nk]

I really like this guy, His attitude and personality scream "I got your back bro"

[@mio2344]

well unfortunately for doro...she will never gonna find out the truth.

[@shishou_7639]

In conclusion, he's the biggest since of our Nikke heroes before we even born yet 🫡🫡

[@flameonboi]

I never doubted him. He was just doing his job, and that's why we need an event story about him lol

[@Bahamutmahro]

Love Ozwald, he's the goat, his story is one of unceasing devotion despite the pressures put on him and the pain he must go through, for the one who worshipped the goddess so strongly was given the toughest news to give. o7 I'm sorry for all those that hated on you when you did your best for the goddesses. Imo my head canon is that last shipment of goods up to the goddess squad was organised in secret by him.

[@alfathbukharikrisyanto3947]

I was new at Nikke and just done the Cindy story, when the first time i see him, i knew he was a good guy.

[@jaeditogaming]

I owe Him an apology.

[@n1ghtc1ub]

I was never sure of what he was even at red ash. But since i came in late to the game (New Year New Sword) and got to replay red ash and overzone (i did red ash first) i got the jist that he was somewhat of a good guy, after looking at overzone it was kinda like.. "oh why this mans do that" but i eventually realized he wanted to protect them. Seeing this emotional rollercoaster of Old Tales (i really wanna give cinderella a hug man..) it shined a light on how albiet just follpwing orders. How much he wanted to protect those who fought for humanity and not let them be forgotten, as always man. Love watching your videos and especially the lore stuff. (I literally rant about nikke lore to people who become curious of the game now, and have also gotten several people ibto the game cause of it LOL)

[@martendo67]

I think Oswald is what the commander was cloned from. 😊

[@kamabanga03]

Your Narration is similar to how "VaatiVidya" narrates on his lore videos on Dark Souls I love it man... Oswald GOATed this event

[@KuribPlays]

Man was simple, do his job, and meet his idol. I don't think he is bad, he is just doing his job.

[@-zerxvil-5208]

We always hating on Oswald. Until... True Unsung Hero

[@AndrCPC]

The initial issue with Oswald was that we didn't know how high he was on totem pole. It was thought that he was among leadership of CG. That's why hate dissapeared almost entirely after Red Ash, that show him as much less important official.

[@yi_hou3092]

If I have to compare Oswald in 40k Standards, he'd be an Inquisitor and the choices he made are gray areas but in the end he wanted to see the hope that was possible in them

[@tiggerbane4325]

Honestly I think the guy is more a Lord Commissar he still has to follow the government’s orders but he has extreme leeway in how he can interpret those orders due to his position, power and the influence over life and death he has on the frontlines.

[@RapidFireToaster]

Nikke did such a good job of portraying a character like Oswald as this stoic soldier. What I find particularly interesting is his voice direction, especially in JP, his voice sounds monotone, his militaristic outfit contains no trace of his real personality (as far as I can tell) and in a lot of situations he's there to do his job which I honestly find brilliant. Not only that but in Overzone we don't even get to see him, his reveal as a person with real heart is gradual and comes from his words. We love Oswald in this house. 🫡

[@vegito7799]

I can't just believe how Shift Up/ Nikke dev team keeps delivering such good stories for us the players, making our worldview expand to understand more of this universe they have in hands leaving us with more to discover while we all go through this journey. With Oswald I have to say I wasn't entirely mad at him at first due in OVERZONE I thought he was like a robot with AI just saying the orders he was given, so I'm glad what they showed us about him so far and man I WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM, maybe if we're lucky in another past event or in a new story chapter unraveling his legacy for both mankind and the goddesses I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME BROS

[@julioramirez8179]

Holy shit, I just played the crsis within the ark part of the story, and now that dialog makes so much sense, about that certain someone who created the statue of the goddesses and made their legend....... ma man oswald is truly him, hope to see more of him in the future

[@Acnologia-nv1gu]

They’re really good at making characters into heroes

[@filipbalaban6540]

I protected Oswald since Overzone and now I'm his nbr1 fan

[@roxasfrost3593]

Oswald the GOAT.

[@titanprimevideos6592]

Titan was here man your deliveries just keep on getting better and better same whit the production quality I could even fil myself choking up while watching the vid keep up the good work

[@Pyrrhixz]

Thank you titan! This video was hard to make. Tears were shed during the writing and editing of this. You can hear me choke up near the end too while recording

[@charlemagne2927]

Now we can use the phrase _"Oswald did nothing wrong"_ instead of _"Red Shoes did nothing wrong."_

[@ResoluteOnyx]

Was a fan of Oswald as an NPC back in Red Ash. But now I was happy I put faith in him. He was the true hero alongside Anderson and our Commander later on. And for Cinderella; She has been my favorite NIKKE since her first PV showing. I’m so happy she got such an amazing story and a good ending. Not only is she alive and well, but now she stays with our Commander. With all of us. She is my favorite NIKKE, always has been and always will. ❤️ Happy 2nd Anniversary everyone!