Gun 1 (Shadow)

* Normal Form
* True Form

*"No matter what, everyone deserves a second chance, we can't simply kill people"*

—Gun 1 talking with Sammy after Maria's death

## Introduction

A Shadow version of the original Gun 1, he is a significant character in the later arcs of the Persona saga, replacing Gun 1. While originally a murderous shadow, his memories have changed him, transforming him into a kind-hearted shadow. Gun 1 is a powerful ally that believes all life to be special, often refusing to take other's lives, this can put him at odds with some of his friends at times.

## Personality

Gun 1 is a honourable shadow with a strong desire to protect those he cares about. However, he is quite stubborn and will often refuse to change his views on the world, believing that everyone deserves a 2nd chance, regardless of their past actions.

## Appearance

Gun 1 has straight black hair and a relatively pale complexation. His eyes are yellow, telling those who see him of his shadow nature. These details will not usually be seen, as Gun 1 wears a full suit of Steel Armour. This armour is a dull grey and its chest plate has a burning sword engraved on it. His helmet has two wings on either side and covers up most of his face, which hides his yellow eyes. He carries a replica of the Falchion on his belt.

## Profile

Gun 1 is a shadow from Tartarus, created with the purpose of killing the Original Gun 1. He almost succeeded in killing the original, giving him several severe injuries however, the original escaped with the assistance of Dr Dullahan. Shadow Gun 1 attempted to find the original by travelling to the real world, however, when confronted by the original Gun 1's daughter, he found himself replacing the original's life, taking it over but not without consequences. Gun 1 lost his shadow's murderous side and was overtaken by the original's personality, essentially becoming his clone.

Most people currently believe him to be the original and do not suspect that a switch has taken place, a fact that he desires to never change.

## Shadow Erik Arc

Shadow Gun 1 appeared during the beginning of this arc, already having replaced Gun 1 behind the scenes. He was first seen with Sammy Fiend when Yu Narukami, Nero, Rise and Kameko entered the shadow world, he watched from afar as Kameko's shadow appeared and attacked.

He took a larger role during Erik's appearance, watching Erik to make sure his shadow did not appear and attempting to stop Erik from needing to use it during battles.

He then appeared alongside the Sammy Fiend at Maria's reveal, he attempted to fight off Maria, who had now been revealed as Ahriman but failed. He was forced to retreat with Sammy Fiend grabbing him and pulling him out of the TV world.

Later he would arrive to assist Nero with Kameko, only for the latter to slap him into a wall. He was forced to pay 2000 yen for the wall.

Gun 1 arrived during Silver's tests with Kameko's corrupted mask, he attempted to help Silver, only to be thrown across the room by Silver, he then assisted Nero, Bun, Nekomata and Rise to knock Silver out to calm him down.

Finally, when Shadow Erik had been defeated, Gun reappeared once more to attempt to assist Erik against Kameko, however Kameko once again slapped him into a wall, and with one last effort, Gun threw Erik his rifle to allow Erik to fight Kameko. Gun luckily did not have to pay for Shadow Erik's wall

## Nyx Arc

Due to the reappearance of the original Gun 1, Shadow Gun 1 went into hiding, making significantly less appearances. It was revealed that he was staying in a church due to the Grimleal being unable to teleport to or from holy places.

## Rise of the Grimleal Arc

Shadow Gun 1 while still in hiding, made a lot more appearances during this time, however usually had to time it well to ensure that he could avoid the Grimleal.

It was during this time that Dr Dullahan shattered Shadow Gun 1's sword and replaced it with a similar sword, albeit with a tracker installed.

Eventually when Gun 1 appeared to try and kidnap Marie, Shadow Gun 1 was alerted to his presence and after Gun 1 almost killed Yu, Shadow Gun 1 threw Gun 1 and himself inside the TV, trapping them inside his palace.

The Persona users with the assistance of Sammy, would then band together to take down Gun 1's shadow and save Gun 1, once and for all. Shadow Gun 1 would then transform into Odysseus, ending Shadow Gun 1's existence.

## Abilities

Elemental Magic - Gun 1 is capable of using most forms of elemental magic, however, he often sticks to his electrical spells.

Self Destruction - Gun 1 is able to cast a magic spell to explode the area around his armour, however this breaks his armour in the process forcing him to retreat.

Shadow Form - Gun 1 is able to assume a powerful shadow form when the words "You aren't me" are spoken by the original Gun 1.

Above Average Swordsmanship - Gun 1 is a powerful swordsman, often using his Replica Falchion despite knowing how to use many other weapons.

## Gallery

Gun wearing his full armourGun without his helmet onGun posing dramatically with his Replica FalchionShadow Gun after assuming his own form, complete with a new Replica Falchion and a Replica Fire Emblem