Nero's fate discussion {SPOILER!}

Nero has been quite a interesting character since 2.0 and though his character development was a bit predictable for me it certainly left the question what will he do next and what role he will play in future FF14 Storyline.

Though I'm a bit disappoint that they kept a good part of his character development off scene when he was still trapped in the World of Darkness.

So what is your opinion about what role Nero will play in FF14 now that...

He has let go over his obsession to surpass Cid.

It would be interesting if he plays into a role for a future Main Scenario or future 24 member raids storylines that will be the successor to Crystal Tower.

He hasn't quite dropped the whole surpassing Cid thing, just rethinking about how to go about it imo. But him tossing away that scanner (which was what left of his garlean battle armor) is pretty significant on its own.

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Originally Posted by RiceisNice

He hasn't quite dropped the whole surpassing Cid thing, just rethinking about how to go about it imo. But him tossing away that scanner (which was what left of his garlean battle armor) is pretty significant on its own.

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While true, it is no longer the level of a obssession.

Considering Nero and Cid's friendship is one of those Rvial friendships ( they hate each other but also respect each other at the sametime) I look forward on how they will handle things from here since Nero did say his goodbye to Cid at the end of the story while not directly it does mean something.

I look at it this way. Nero is the Vegeta to Cid's Goku. There's a solid rivalry there, but it's not as virulent as it used to be.

I was hoping something more would happen with Nero absorbing darkness. World of Darkness in FFIII was the home of the 4 warriors of dark, and I thought this would be a pretty good chance to show a hint as to what the dark knight class will be about in FFXIV lore. I was totally expecting Nero to be on the verge of going dark knight in 2.5, but then he just discards the darkness and escapes. Just as Yuguri was a tease for Ninja class in 2.2 cutscenes, I was expecting Cid and Nero to tease Machinist and Dark Knight.

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Originally Posted by Gunspec

I was hoping something more would happen with Nero absorbing darkness. World of Darkness in FFIII was the home of the 4 warriors of dark, and I thought this would be a pretty good chance to show a hint as to what the dark knight class will be about in FFXIV lore. I was totally expecting Nero to be on the verge of going dark knight in 2.5, but then he just discards the darkness and escapes. Just as Yuguri was a tease for Ninja class in 2.2 cutscenes, I was expecting Cid and Nero to tease Machinist and Dark Knight.

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who said he has gotten rid of all the darkness from the world of darkness, for all we know he could of had the levels within him lower so he isn't in danger, leaving him with enough darkness to enhanse his fighting, it is still possible for him to be our teacher/ main dark knight npc (espechaly when given his fighting style with the gun hammer)

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Originally Posted by Gunspec

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Meh I doubted that was going to happen since CT is a side-story that continues Cid and Nero's story due to not being involved with the 2.X Main Scenario.

Most likely they may be involed with Main Scenario again in 3.0 Main Scenario.

I can see him being involved in a new 24man raid style dungeon; maybe starting his own archaeology team (kinda like sons of st coiloch, NOAH)

I think he tossed that scanner at the end because he already gained enough first hand knowledge and experience within the dark world, making it almost useless. Or it could have been his way of paying Cid back so he'd owe him nothing.

I definitely look forward to seeing more of Nero. I hope he'll become a rather important character who'll accompany us, or even save our rears, at some point in the future.

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Originally Posted by Kotemon

I think he tossed that scanner at the end because he already gained enough first hand knowledge and experience within the dark world, making it almost useless. Or it could have been his way of paying Cid back so he'd owe him nothing.

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From the context of his words it felt more like he no longer wished to seek power with the method he was using and rather than rely on anything including a device that could find power he decided that he would do it all on his own and follow this own path that isn't decided by anyone but himself.

All I know is that they would never have gone to the effort of having us/Jesus!Cid save him if he wasn't playing a part later, and I am super excited for this. I hope that he does take on the Vegeta-type role and continues to pop up here and there. Frienemies for the win. I'm kind of sad he decided to go on some soul-searching journey though. Think of what Eorzea could do with two competing genius Garlean engineers... And Nero has way better fashion sense; he should design our next gearsets. XD

I kinda felt that the darkness on Nero had absolutely no purpose in story and was absolutely unnecessary. It could have much more space in the story..

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Originally Posted by sarehptar

All I know is that they would never have gone to the effort of having us/Jesus!Cid save him if he wasn't playing a part later, and I am super excited for this. I hope that he does take on the Vegeta-type role and continues to pop up here and there. Frienemies for the win. I'm kind of sad he decided to go on some soul-searching journey though. Think of what Eorzea could do with two competing genius Garlean engineers... And Nero has way better fashion sense; he should design our next gearsets. XD

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Well soul searching is the first step to developing into a better person. He needs time to think what to do with his life now that he has finally learned his current path was only leading to his own destruction.

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Originally Posted by StrejdaTom

I kinda felt that the darkness on Nero had absolutely no purpose in story and was absolutely unnecessary. It could have much more space in the story..

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I think it was meant to be a symbolism event to show how Nero's inner darkness that had consumed him for so long was finally lift.

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Originally Posted by EdwinLi

Well soul searching is the first step to developing into a better person. He needs time to think what to do with his life now that he has finally learned his current path was only leading to his own destruction.

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That's true. But like, where better to soul search than hanging out with the Warrior of Light and doing good things for the country that you almost flattened with Ultima? I guess he hasn't had that big of a change of heart. XD In the end though, I kind of feel like Square sent him away only so he can have Big Damn Heroes moment later on--or a dramatic reveal of a new raid or something down the road. I hope we see more of him than just a few short questlines though; seems like an awful waste to go through all the effort to save him and give him all these cutscenes for him to show up only once in a great while in the future.

I think he should open a Garlean armor shop. He'd be rich and make a lot of people happy.

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Originally Posted by Riviere

I think he should open a Garlean armor shop. He'd be rich and make a lot of people happy.

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I prefer a Gunblade Job please.

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Originally Posted by sarehptar

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Well Nero is more of a Anti-Hero now since his morals are still placed in a dark alignment place. He selfish and he knows it very well but his selfishness is what most likely may be what drives him to be our ally in the future.

Not to mention his final words does say that when ever Cid needs help he will certainly be there to slap Cid back into place.

Nero was always my favourite villain so far. Not only is he dashingly gorgeous, but he's also had the most character development so far. It's been an absolute joy watching his progress and I find myself genuinely looking forward to his scenes.

When I saw my precious Nero covered in crystals, I thought they were going to give him a tragic heroes death. I was overjoyed when he was cured and made his way back to Eorzea. I hope to see a lot more Nero in future story updates, and see how he progresses. I think he's going to be one of the heroes in the end, and that's just fine with me.

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Originally Posted by EdwinLi

Not to mention his final words does say that when ever Cid needs help he will certainly be there to slap Cid back into place.

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This. Just. All the time. Cid's like "Oh man guys, serious mystery with some important Allagan technology and I'm working hard to figure it out!" And Nero just walks out of the shadows: "No need. I figured it out stuff this simple when I was twelve." Cue a hundred cutscenes ending with Cid's grumpy face. I would never get tired of something like that. XD

I definitely agree with Lemuria too--I am really excited to see where he pops up in the future, be it as an anti-hero, actual straightforward ally, or even as that quirky not-so-evil villain that everyone loves.

Well, I mean, he looks pretty much just like "Spike" from BtVS. So of course he is following the path of Dark Anti-Hero who turns out to have a heart of Platinum :)