Pilgrim

This article is about the manufacturer. For the chapter, see Pilgrim (chapter). For other uses, see Pilgrim (disambiguation).
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> Nikkes that wander the surface fighting Raptures. Pilgrims are a complete mystery with unknown identities and objectives.
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> In-game description

**Pilgrim** is one of the different manufacturers that exists in the world of *Goddess of Victory: Nikke*.

Not necessarily a company, "Pilgrim" is the collective term used to refer to Nikkes who live on the surface, unaligned with any of the Ark's big three companies or those in the past who have been manufactured by the collective effort of humanity. Most of the Pilgrims hail from the early days of the Raptures' invasions, possessing technology, abilities, and knowledge no one in the Ark has. While Pilgrims also fight Raptures, they largely keep away from interacting with the Ark and anyone who hails from it, thus the Central Government keeps an eye out for Pilgrims, apprehensive to their motives but also eager to claim their knowledge and technologies, by force if necessary. Because of these factors, the Ark's knowledge regarding Pilgrims are little.

## Squads

### Melee

A squad of mass-produced Nikke created by the collective effort of humanity and as a result of observing Liliweiss' unarmed combat prowess. They consist of melee-specialized Nikke who had gained positive test results, handpicked from Unit A's training facility. While successful at first in fighting Raptures, the Melee Squad proved to have serious disadvantages. In comparison to conventional Nikke squads, their bodies and psyche were more likely to suffer malfunctions and mind switches, causing high casualty rates. These factors made them inefficient to maintain, causing the The United Forces of Humanity to abandon their plan of supporting and expanding the squad. They ordered increasingly difficult missions to sort out the weekest and decided to focus on a single surviving member, who would gain customization upgrades to equal the Grimms Model.

While having no official name, the squad is often simply called the Melee squad due them being the only one to ever exist.

The most known members are the squad leader Rose and her sister Scarlet.

### Goddess

"Goddess" redirects here. For other uses, see Goddess (disambiguation)
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The first and legendary yet ill-fated squad who strove to reclaim the surface and protect humanity since the first Rapture Invasion. They were led by the Legendary Commander and created by the collective effort of humanity including the manufacturers who would be later known as the Big 3. Red Hood disappeared some time before the Ark was completed (Red Ash event). Their leader Lilith died some point after Red Hood's disappearance, leaving Dorothy to lead the squad in her stead. Following the conclusion of Operation Ark Guardian (Over Zone event), the remaining members went their own ways due to the Ark leaving them to die on the surface. Dorothy went on to found Eden and become leader of Inherit. Snow White, Scarlet, and Rapunzel formed the squad Pioneer.

The Goddess squad consists of Dorothy, Lilith, Rapunzel, Red Hood, Scarlet, and Snow White.

### Pioneer

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Remnants of the legendary squad Goddess, who uphold their duty to reclaim the surface. Despite being considered a group, the Pioneers largely work separately, each with her own goals and methodologies.

The squad members are named after fairy tale/folklore characters.

### Inherit

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Nikkes equipped with advanced technology and weapons from Eden. Despite obeying the orders of their commander, the Nikkes of Inherit don't care much for grand ideals like "reclaiming humanity's future." Except Dorothy, all Nikkes from Inherit are created by Cecil.

The squad members aside from their leader Dorothy are named after Biblical figures.

### Heretic

"Heretic" redirects here. For other uses, see Heretic (disambiguation).
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Traitor Nikkes who fight for the Raptures and their Queen, hybridized with Rapture technology and armor to serve as her personal agents. Despite the corruption running through their veins, they are still Nikkes. According to Nihilister, the other three known Heretics include Liberalio, Indivilia, and Anachiro and all of them are transformed into the ideal figure envisioned by their minds.

The squad members are named after various philosophies.

### White Knights

A duo of Pilgrims named Crown and Chime who view themselves as mercenaries who search for valuable resources and treasures. They are doing so in order to establish a kingdom.

## Trivia

* As of now, there are no SR Pilgrims.
* There are also no Pilgrims under the Submachine Gun type.
* Despite having SD models for wandering around the Outpost, Pilgrims are rarely seen running around there as Pilgrims are hunted by the Central Government. They can also appear fighting Raptures at the Outpost Defense.