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{{suite|Riku Replica}} | {{suite|Riku Replica}} | ||
{{youmay|the form of the Replica of Riku in his normal timeline|[[Dark Riku|the form of him that was temporarily sent to the future and made a member of the real Organization XIII]]}} | {{youmay|the form of the Replica of Riku in his normal timeline|[[Dark Riku|the form of him that was temporarily sent to the future and made a member of the real Organization XIII]]}} | ||
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|image=[[File:Riku Replica KHIII.png|300x350px]] | |image=[[File:Riku Replica KHIII.png|300x350px]] | ||
|type=Replica | |type=Replica | ||
|spec= | |spec=CharacterBoss | ||
|charworld1=Castle Oblivion | |charworld1=Castle Oblivion | ||
|enva=David Gallagher | |enva=David Gallagher | ||
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{{Q|Fakes should be destroyed!!|Riku Replica to Sora}} | {{Q|Fakes should be destroyed!!|Riku Replica to Sora}} | ||
The '''Riku Replica''' is a [[replica]] of [[Riku]] created from the data [[Vexen]] had gathered. He appeared in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and acts as the | The '''Riku Replica''' is a [[replica]] of [[Riku]] created from the data [[Vexen]] had gathered. He appeared in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and acts as one of the main antagonists of the game. Though he almost always appears in [[Dark Mode]], the only time when he did not have this suit on is his debut in either storyline. Originally a subject to test the real Riku, the Replica was later exploited to become a puppet of [[Marluxia]] who attempted to use him to manipulate [[Sora]] and overthrow [[Organization XIII]]. As [[Dark Riku]], he serves as a member of the [[real Organization XIII]]. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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After having his memory rewritten, Riku Replica swore to protect Naminé, and saw Sora as a threat, feeling already betrayed by him as he thought Sora didn't care for him and cared only for [[Kairi]]. At some point during the period in which he believed himself to be the true Riku, the Replica was retrieved by [[Young Xehanort]] and implanted with a fragment of [[Xehanort]]'s heart, inducting him into the [[real Organization XIII]] as "[[Dark Riku]]".{{?}}<!--cite ultimania--> Once Dark Riku was defeated in the future, his heart returned to its proper place in time.{{?}}<!--cite YX's KH3D speech, RR's KH3 departure speech, or KH3 ultimania--> | After having his memory rewritten, Riku Replica swore to protect Naminé, and saw Sora as a threat, feeling already betrayed by him as he thought Sora didn't care for him and cared only for [[Kairi]]. At some point during the period in which he believed himself to be the true Riku, the Replica was retrieved by [[Young Xehanort]] and implanted with a fragment of [[Xehanort]]'s heart, inducting him into the [[real Organization XIII]] as "[[Dark Riku]]".{{?}}<!--cite ultimania--> Once Dark Riku was defeated in the future, his heart returned to its proper place in time.{{?}}<!--cite YX's KH3D speech, RR's KH3 departure speech, or KH3 ultimania--> | ||
[[File:Reunion with Riku 01 KHRECOM.png | [[File:Reunion with Riku 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|200px|The Riku Replica confronts Sora.]] | ||
Sora's first encounter with the replica confused the [[Keyblade Master]], as he believed that the replica was the real Riku. Sora managed to defeat the replica, who then escaped. Riku Replica later encountered Sora in [[Castle Oblivion]]'s 8th floor, where he urged Sora to leave, as he would protect Naminé. Hoping to regain his friend, Sora offered to jog Riku Replica's memory, but nothing worked, and a fight ensued. | Sora's first encounter with the replica confused the [[Keyblade Master]], as he believed that the replica was the real Riku. Sora managed to defeat the replica, who then escaped. Riku Replica later encountered Sora in [[Castle Oblivion]]'s 8th floor, where he urged Sora to leave, as he would protect Naminé. Hoping to regain his friend, Sora offered to jog Riku Replica's memory, but nothing worked, and a fight ensued. | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''=== | ||
Riku Replica is mentioned once when [[Xion]] is revealed as a replica and is also mentioned in the [[Replica Program]] as "a numberless replica". Axel mentions Riku Replica in his own Secret Reports, stating that he is the only one who understands that Riku Replica gained a sense of self. He also expresses regret at having used the replica as a tool. | Riku Replica is mentioned once when [[Xion]] is revealed as a replica and is also mentioned in the [[Replica Program]] as "a numberless replica". Axel mentions Riku Replica in his own Secret Reports, stating that he is the only one who understands that Riku Replica gained a sense of self. He also expresses regret at having used the replica as a tool. | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts II''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts II''=== | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ||
Having been wandering the [[Dark World]] as a disembodied heart, Riku Replica nearly allowed himself to vanish. However, he caught sight of the real Riku in trouble and freed him from the [[Demon Tower]]. In gratitude, Riku leaves his broken [[Way to the Dawn]] behind for the replica. Upon Riku's return, Riku Replica | Having been wandering the [[Dark World]] as a disembodied heart, Riku Replica nearly allowed himself to vanish. However, he caught sight of the real Riku in trouble and freed him from the [[Demon Tower]]. In gratitude, Riku leaves his broken [[Way to the Dawn]] behind for the replica. Upon Riku's return, Riku Replica offers the repaired [[Keyblade]] to fight [[Anti-Aqua]], only to learn that Riku got a replacement in [[Braveheart]]. | ||
Temporarily merging hearts with Riku to leave the Dark World, Riku Replica reveals since his defeat at Castle Oblvion, he's been holding | Temporarily merging hearts with Riku to leave the Dark World, Riku Replica reveals since his defeat at Castle Oblvion, he's been holding on to existence to take care of unfinished business. | ||
[[File:Riku and Riku 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px | [[File:Riku and Riku 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Riku Replica removes Dark Riku from the vessel he is using, leaving it behind for Naminé to use.]] | ||
Once [[Dark Riku]] is defeated, Riku Replica expels his past self's heart from the vessel. Despite Riku's protests, the replica leaves Dark Riku's vessel for Naminé to take and fades away, fulfilling his promise to protect her. | Once [[Dark Riku]] is defeated, Riku Replica expels his past self's heart from the vessel. Despite Riku's protests, the replica leaves Dark Riku's vessel for Naminé to take and fades away, fulfilling his promise to protect her. | ||
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==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
{{Q|What can you possibly think I ever had? Both my body and my heart are fake. But...there is one memory I'll keep...even if it's just a lie! Whether it was a phantom promise or not... I will protect Naminé!|Riku Replica's declaration to protect Naminé.}} | |||
Due to being created from Riku's combat data, the Replica lacks his memories and only knows about Riku via secondhand knowledge. Additionally, the Replica is much more aggressive and prone to lashing out. The Replica sees himself as superior to the original Riku as, unlike him, the Replica holds no fear of the darkness in his heart and wields it with a mastery that Riku lacks. | |||
Once he is brainwashed to believe he is the real Riku and that Sora is the source of Naminé's sorrow, the Replica begins stubbornly attacking his "friend" to chase him off. However, as the Replica realizes that his memories of Naminé are contradicted by Sora's, the Replica aims to destroy him to end the confusion. | |||
After Naminé breaks his fake memories, the Replica remembers his real identity and decides to hold onto the memory of vowing to protect Naminé, knowing that it is the closest real memory he has. Axel later convinced him that gaining powering and slaying Riku would allow the Replica to take his place. After he is defeated by Riku, the Replica accepts his demise, making peace with his existence as an artificial being. | |||
His vow to protect Naminé kept him from fading as a disembodied heart in the Dark World for a year. Even though Riku offered a vessel to be reborn, the Replica refuses and chooses to give the vessel to Naminé, content with fading away as he has fulfilled his promise to protect her. | |||
==Fighting style== | ==Fighting style== | ||
{{main|Game:Riku Replica}} | {{main|Game:Riku Replica}} | ||
The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but is generally more aggressive and leaves himself wide open during his battles. His [[sleight]]s take less power than Riku's, only needing any three cards provided they are the right type to perform [[Dark Aura]] in contrast to the three 9's that Riku needs. He also uses | The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but is generally more aggressive and leaves himself wide open during his battles. His [[sleight]]s take less power than Riku's, only needing any three cards provided they are the right type to perform [[Dark Aura]] in contrast to the three 9's that Riku needs. He also uses Helm Split instead of Riku's [[Dark Break]]. | ||
The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', he acquires Riku's [[Way to the Dawn]] [[Keyblade]], which Riku leaves behind in the [[Realm of Darkness]] when it is snapped in half. | The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', he acquires Riku's [[Way to the Dawn]] [[Keyblade]], which Riku leaves behind in the [[Realm of Darkness]] when it is snapped in half. | ||
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[[Category:Keyblade Wielders]] | [[Category:Keyblade Wielders]] |