Aigis

* P3
* FES
* BB

*For the original character of the **Persona 3** video game, see Aigis*

***Aigis*** アイギス (aigisu) (Greek:αἰγίς) is a major supporting character in Persona 3 and main character in the FES route (The Journey). She is an Anti-Shadow-Suppression Weapon created by the Kirijo family. She shares a very strong resemblance to a regular human girl with human emotions as well. She, Metis and Labrys are created by the same model, this is why they call each other "Sisters".

## Myth

The Aigis (also spelled as "egis, aegises or egises") is a device carried by Athena and Zeus, variously interpreted as an animal skin or a shield. In Greek mythology, Zeus is the main bearer of the Aegis, a shield that he occasionally lends to Athena. Other sources assert that it was an animal skin worn over the Gods's clothing as additional protection rather than a shield. The head of a Gorgon was attached to it, and while fighting, it roared horribly. The Aegis, was forged by the Cyclopes in Hephaestus' forge. According to some texts, when Zeus shook the Aegis, clouds would cover Mount Ida, and people would flee in terror .

## Background

The Kirijo Group developed the anti-shadow Ai called Aigis specifically to combat shadows, She was Manufactured around February 2000 but wasn't completely activated until September 2000. In (Aegis: The first mission) a mobile game only released in Japan said that her activation date was May 1999.

She also possesses human-like functionalities that let her interact with the other students in her dorm and manage her own persona. Out of all the SEES members, she possesses the best defense and uses rifles, grenade launchers, and other weapons. Additionally, Aigis has a unique mode known as "Orgia Mode" (That Metis uses as well) that enables full-power attacks on the foe. Unfortunately, after utilizing it, she collapses, calling for an instant cool-down and delaying her turns for a while. Palladion, her initial persona, and Pallas Athena, her last avatar, are both members of the Chariot Arcana.

### Introduction

When SEES vacations in Yakushima Island, Aigis makes her first appearance in the game. Makoto, Akihiko, and Junpei visit the beach in an effort to ask out as many females as they can be apart of Junpei's "Operation Babe Hunt." Then Junpei notices a girl standing by the dock and gazing off in the distance.

The three of them make an unsuccessful attempt to ask her out. She is eventually revealed to be the last of her kind and an anti-shadow weapon. She would then start working for SEES. In order to defend him, she also approaches the main character frequently and wants to "always be by his side." Aigis helps the SEES members defeat the twelve Arcana Shadows as well.

They discover they were duped by Shuji Ikutsuki (The Iwaitodai Dormitory Chairman) after they eliminate the final Shadow. Moreover, they discover Aigis is missing. The SEES members look into the possibility that Tartarus itself may be the source of the issue. Ikutsuki informs them all about Nyx and the Fall and how they have advanced his mission. Ikutsuki, who is under the power of Aigis, commands her to kill the SEES members. However, she is unable to carry out the directive due to her need to defend and her love for Makoto. Instead of killing SEES, she sets them free and ends control over them. When Shuji realized his plan had failed, he killed Mitsuru's father on Tartarus before jumping to his death.

## Past

She continually warys of Ryoji Mochizuki when he visits Gekkoukan High because she believes he is dangerous. Aigis consistently claims that there is something strangely odd about Ryoji but she is unable to articulate why. Then, on a full moon, Ryoji is attacked by Aigis on the Moonlight Bridge. Ryoji is revealed to be the thirteenth Arcana, Death. Ten years ago, Nyx's summoning into the world and the subsequent Fall were Ryoji's only goals in being. Aigis was developed to combat Shadows, and her initial task was to vanquish Death. Ten years ago, they fought in the same place and had the same conflict.

Aigis tried to beat Death, but she was unable to, so she did what she felt was necessary—sealed Death inside a little kid who just so happened to be in a nearby automobile accident. It turned out to be Makoto Yuki who was that young boy. She has a great affinity to Makoto because of this.

Ryoji believes he is different from before, having spent ten years within Makoto and acquiring his human traits, when they finally retrieve their memories. After the battle, Aigis stops functioning because she is still unable to vanquish Ryoji. Her personality is more human when she finally awakens. Ryoji instructs SEES that they must reach the summit by January 31 in order to engage Nyx in battle. He expresses regret to Aigis for all the suffering he caused her before leaving. "I will never forget that you were both my enemy and my friend," Aigis responds.

Aigis and him were the only people with memories of Tartarus, Dark Hour, and the decisive battle when SEES battled Nyx and the main character used the Great Seal The main character passes away while sleeping on Aigis' lap on the roofs of Gekkoukan High. Aigis promises to always keep him safe.

## The Answer

Aigis takes Makoto's place as the primary character in Persona 3 FES's "The Answer" chapter. He died in his sleep after giving his life in the last struggle to imprison Nyx. She makes the decision to stay at the lab and refuse to go to Gekkoukan High School when the new academic year begins since she still feels bad about not being able to defend him. After his death, she continues to use his evoker. They learn that a new threat has materialized when Metis appears from the dormitory floor and attacks everyone.

They discover that the date March 31st is recurring and that they are trapped within the hostel. They enter the Abyss of Time in an attempt to learn what they are in order to eliminate the threat.

Aigis gains entrance to the Velvet Room just like the main character did thanks to his Wild Card power, which allows him to summon several personas. When they reach the conclusion, the party decides to throw open the door to the previous battle, when Makoto used the Great Seal on Nyx. Additionally, Makoto has transformed into the Great Seal, sealing Nyx off so that others can't call out to her. Aigis and the others make a commitment to make the most of their life now that they have a better understanding of what really happened to him. The conclusion implies that Aigis will attend Gekkoukan High the next year and dwell in Yukari's dorm.

## Social Link

In FES and Portable, the main character is able to date Aigis Following December 30, the protagonist can enter Aeon Arcana, a Social Link that is only available in those two versions, where Aigis returns from the Kirijo Laboratory for repairs after her encounter with Death. The protagonist, however, is unable to activate the link until January 8, when classes begin again, because it is summer vacation at that time. Unlike other SEES female members, dating Aigis does not require academic achievement, charm, or bravery. Aigis won't be upset with the protagonist for dating a different woman. Aigis will also fall in love with the main character regardless of gender, just like Elizabeth did.

Aigis learns about the concept of existence and how to feel about herself and the protagonist through the protagonist's interactions with her. Her Social Link features Kiyoshi Sakuma, his grandmother, and a deceased cat named Mewlie, among other characters.

After the protagonist completes the Social Link, Aigis will grant her Charred Screw, granting her access to Metatron, the supreme manifestation of the Aeon arcana.

## Gallery

The Answer-FES cover art, featuring Aigis, Makoto and Metis..Aigis concept sketch.Aigis in Yukata.The Answer Wallpaper featuring Aigis.Aigis with Makoto in a rare cover of the North American cover of FES.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.britannica.com/topic/aegis

Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "aegis". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Jun. 2016, https://www.britannica.com/topic/aegis. Accessed 7 December 2022.
2. ↑ Aegis. (2022, September 13). In *Wikipedia*. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegis
3. ↑ https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Elements/Aegis/aegis.html

GreekMythology.com, The Editors of Website. "Aegis". GreekMythology.com Website, 28 Feb. 2015, https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Elements/Aegis/aegis.html. Accessed 15 November 2022.
4. ↑ https://www.giantbomb.com/aigis/3005-1341/
5. ↑ https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Aigis#Social\_Link