Alexander Raid Boss Lore?

[Melixy]

Hi! I was in Discord a few nights ago with some of my static mates and we were discussing lore. It dawned on me that I don't really know a lot of the lore behind the Alexander bosses. I don't currently have access to the encyclopedia so I don't really know if anything was revealed there.

I'm mostly curious about the origins of some of the robots within Alexander (Oppressor, Blaster and friends, Brute Justice, Refurbisher, etc). Are they made by the Illuminati? Are they made by Alexander himself? (I'm kind of assuming Lamebrix and Ratfinx are simply high-ranking members in Quickthinx's army.) And what IS Living Liquid, other than a reference to a boss in an earlier FF game?

Anyone have any theories or info?

[LineageRazor]

While I have no hard facts, I always assumed that the "serious" robots in Alexander (Faust, Refurbisher 0, Manipulator, etc) were native Alexandrian robots that the Goblins took control of when they took control of Alexander, while the "silly" robots (Brute Justice and components, Gobwidows, etc) were goblin creations made using Alexandrian technology. That's just speculation on my part, however.

[Cilia]

It can be safely assumed that most bosses within Alexander were Illuminati-crafted using Alexander's technology. This includes:

1. Oppressor (and 0.5)
2. Living Liquid (made by Ratfinx)
3. Manipulator
4. Brute Justice and components (Onslaughter, Blaster, Vortexer, Brawler, and Swindler)
5. Quickthinx' Walker
6. Refurbisher Zero
7. Cruise Chaser (?)

Ratfinx is likely the Illuminati's chief scientist.

Lamebrix is a mercenary. (His death cry is something to the effect of "I didn't get paid enough for this...")

The Cruise Chaser I'm not too sure about. Even for the Illuminati using Alexander's tech, it seems quite a bit more advanced than anything else in there. It could be that he's one of the few true "self-defense mechanisms" created by Alexander himself. Maybe. Possibly. Who knows.

[Rocl]

Ah-ha! This is in the lore book. I'll transcribe this for, give me a few minutes. There isn't anything on Ratfinx or Lamebrix, but like Cilia says the latter is definitely a mercenary. He mentions being hired by the Illuminati for "much jinglyshine," and given his ambiguous death I hope he comes back because the little dance he does when casting Trap is too adorable.

Transcriptions from the Encyclopædia Eorzea. I'm including all Illuminati Forgekin because I love you/Alexander.

Magitek Vangob G-III
A creation of the infamous Illuminati, the magitek vangob's design is a blatant bastardization of that used by the Garlean Imperial Army in crafting vanguard-class warmachina, repurposed to meet the-albeit questionable- aesthetic standards of the mad goblin engineers. The two-legged vangob can either be ridden like a mount, or controlled from afar using a remote aetherial manipulation device.

Gobmachine G-VI
The design of the gobmachine replaces legs with continuous tracks which serve to better distribute the vehicle's weight evenly. This, in turn, allows for increased mobility in even the worst conditions, be them wet, muddy, rocky, or otherwise. The gobmachine's forward cannons are highly adaptable, and are capable of firing bombs and shells of almost any weight or diameter without having to replace them with ones of different caliber. The Illuminati have also created a slightly modified version of the selfsame forgekin known as the king gobtank.

Magitek Gobwalker G-VII
Originally constructed to transport sensitive cargo not to be trusted to the whims of a barely tamed pack raptor, the gobwalker was--out of necessity or simply madness--redesigned to serve as a heavily armored battle drone. Attempts by the Illuminati engineers to one-better their compatriots have reportedly resulted in the research and deployment of a walker capable of flight, though there is no word on whether or not this creation is being called a gobflyer.

Magitek Gobwidow G-IX
By adding additional legs to their traditional gobwalkers, the Illuminati have succeeded in increasing the machines’ stability and payload, allowing for almost double the ordinance equippable to the classis. To handle this extra weight, however, the gobwidow requires two separate ceruleum engines, making it extremely expensive to power and maintain. The weight also prevents it from any form of sustained flight.

Living Liquid
One of several inorganic beings seemingly to have been created within the body of Alexander not at the hands of the Illuminati, but by the primal itself. Its body is composed entirely of a metallic liquid similar to quicksilver, but capable of maintaining complex forms—forms it can change at will to adapt to the ebb and flow of battle. Deep within the amorphic admixture is contained a servomechanism—the hydrate core—which is through to connect the forgekin with its host, allowing Alexander to relay it direct orders.

Panzer Doll
Another mechanical creation forged deep within Alexander’s interior assembly plants, panzer dolls are neurally linked to a “Manipulator,” receiving orders while constantly sending information on performance and possible weaknesses back to the walking fortress’s main core for analysis. Gathered information is then used to improve future versions of the forgekin—such as what has been seen with the recent appearance of “Neo Faust” but mere moons after a party of adventurers reported striking down an older, less sophisticated Faust model.
Rocl's note:"Neo Faust" should be Hummelfaust.

Oppressor
A scaled version of Alexander, the primal-forged oppressor is tasked with defense of the walking fortress’s most sensitive areas, and equipped with a bevy of advanced weaponry with which to do so—from repulsive cannons, to lasers, to automated trebuchets heavy with target-stalking projectiles.

Manipulator
Constructed deep within Alexander’s assembly plants, the Manipulator’s main purpose is to relay orders of operation ot the legions of panzer dolls which patrol the primal’s halls. The successful destruction of one of these control units by the Warrior of Light is believed to have led to the Illuminati’s work on the five-headed metal monstrosity known as “Brute Justice.”

Brute Justice
Charged with the protection of Alexander, Brute Justice is a remarkable amalgamation of five separate guardians. With Onslaughter as its core, Vortexer, Swindler, Blaster, and Brawler complete the union. Brute Justice's lack of autonomy is balanced by its incorruptible loyalty to Quickthinx Allthoughts.

Refurbisher
The refurbisher did what its name suggests—collected the remnants of damaged or offline machina and repaired or repurposed the constructs. It tirelessly toiled until, sensing its own decommission in the immediate future, began gathering materials it would use to refurbish itself—materials which were in abundant supply due to recent forays into Alexander’s inner workings by the Warrior of light and his destructive companions.

Actuator
The flight-ready actuator works in tandem with the Manipulator, serving as a means for information collected in battle to be quickly analyzed and relayed to all proper defense systems. The actuator is also a highly efficient assault weapon, capable of incapacitating a target almost immediately upon discovery.

Cruise Chaser
This expertly crafted forgekin can transform at will into one of two forms—a winged vessel capable of short- and long-range flight, and a biped "gunner" better suited for close-quarters combat. Though its primary function appears to be the defense of the primal Alexander, its flight capabilities present the Illuminati with the option to conduct preemptive strikes on distant targets.

E.D.D.
The Cruise Chaser’s ability to change its shape is both a blessing and a curse, granting adaptability in battle at the expense of manufacturing cost. The E.D.D. does not have this problem, however, as transformation capabilities have been emitted from its design, allowing for a more streamlined body and increased efficiency in overall functions, while reducing the amount of materials and manpower required in its creation.

BONUS! Quickthinx, Roundrox, Mide entries & Alexander Origin mythos

Quickthinx Allthoughts

Tremble before the might of the Illuminati!

The present leader of the Illuminati. Before rising to his current position, Quickthinx was an earnest yet unremarkable researcher who labored meekly on the fringes of the organization. When the explosion from a failed experiment took his limbs, however, his life was irrevocably altered. The injured goblin returned to work, his arms and legs replaced by mechanical prosthetics, but the most drastic change was to his personality. Quickthinx began preaching his ideals with an irresistible passion, and the formerly unassuming beastman swaying those those around him with newfound charisma and confidence. His army of ardent followers continued to swell, until eventually an overwhelming of nominations saw him take control of the Illuminati itself.

Mide Hotogo

Were it not for me, the Illuminati would never have summoned that infernal machine...or gained the means to control it.

A Xaela of undeniable beauty, Mide was believed to have had a hand in the original plot to summon Alexander. The plan was fundamentally flawed, and Mide could only watch as her accomplice and lover, Dayan, was swallowed into the primal's core. Her sole wish to free Dayan from his gaol, Mide labored in solitude, searching for a means into the core. Ultimately, she perished in the attempt to lock Alexander in time, sparing the realm the brunt of the primal's iron rage. She was but twenty and six.

Roundrox Mazenot

Pssshkoh... Someday, Roundrox wants to live in place like giant, together with whirlycog things a plenty.

Roundrox is the daughter of Slowfix Boxtops and an avid collector of what most sane individuals would deem junk. The goblin girl of fifteen years, however, has an eye for the unique, and will carefully sift for long hours through rubbish heaps until finding the perfect piece for her collection. It was some three years past that Roundrox stumbled upon a fragment of the Enigma Codex, and has since become embroiled in the turmoil surrounding the Illuminati and Alexander.

Alexander
Rising without warning from the waters of the Thaliak River, this mechanical fortress is the result of the Illuminati fusing the ruins of a Sharlayan defense facility with the essence of a primal. Aside from its main trunk, the colossal construct rests on two massive "arms" of steel, giving it the appearance of a clockwork giant.
Events suggest that Alexander is capable of manipulating the flow of time, allowing its controllers to "correct" mistakes in history but without further investigation there is much about the primal that remains unexplained.

Origin Myth
Unlike the majority of beastmen deities, Alexander is not the creation of any specific myth or faith. It would be more accurate to describe the citadel as the primal manifestation of the ideals of Quickthinx Allthoughts--an incarnation of his vision for the perfect world.
The Illuminati leader found the core of his concept in the Enigma Codex, a one-hundred-year old work containing the revelations of a genius Auri technologist, his mind inexorably drawn to the plans for a self-sustaining, mobile bastion of reason and logic. Considering Quickthinx's calculating nature, it is assumed that primal summoning was merely the most efficacious method of realizing his "Alexander Initiative."

[LineageRazor]

Little disappointed that it doesn't mention what E.D.D. stands for. :P

Most of this gelled with what I expected, though it appears that the gobbies didn't build Brute Justice, in spite of the fact that it is a rather silly robot.

[Anonymoose]

Little disappointed that it doesn't mention what E.D.D. stands for. :P

You'd have to ask the makers of Cruise Chaser Blassty

Considering the E.D.D. is an upgrade model of the D.D., I assume the E must stand for Enhanced.

What does D.D. stand for? No idea. Defense Drone? Defense Droid?

[Espritduo]

Little disappointed that it doesn't mention what E.D.D. stands for. :P

Most of this gelled with what I expected, though it appears that the gobbies didn't build Brute Justice, in spite of the fact that it is a rather silly robot.

Actually, the description of the Manipulator implies that the Illuminati did build Brute Justice as a direct response to the destruction of the Manipulator.