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The '''Riku Replica'''<ref>The Riku Replica is known as "Repliku" in the German editions of ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''.</ref> 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]]. | The '''Riku Replica'''<ref>The Riku Replica is known as "Repliku" in the German editions of ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''.</ref> 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]]. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''=== | ||
[[File:Vexen and His Replica 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|200px|Vexen presents the Riku Replica to Zexion and Lexaeus.]] | [[File:Vexen and His Replica 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|200px|Vexen presents the Riku Replica to Zexion and Lexaeus.]] | ||
The Riku Replica was created by Vexen in order to test Riku's strength, and hopefully cause Riku's heart to return to the [[darkness]]. At first, Riku was shocked to see his counterpart; however, after the original heard the Riku Replica's taunts, a battle began. Due to the short time of Riku Replica's existence, he lacked experience and was quickly defeated by the original. Riku then attempted to destroy the replica, but failed when the Riku Replica utilized the power of darkness. | The Riku Replica was created by Vexen in order to test Riku's strength, and hopefully cause Riku's [[heart]] to return to the [[darkness]]. At first, Riku was shocked to see his counterpart; however, after the original heard the Riku Replica's taunts, a battle began. Due to the short time of Riku Replica's existence, he lacked experience and was quickly defeated by the original. Riku then attempted to destroy the replica, but failed when the Riku Replica utilized the power of darkness. | ||
Riku Replica escapes, and eventually ends up in [[Organization XIII]]'s chambers, where [[Larxene]] taunted Riku Replica over his loss. However, the replica denied any fault of this, saying that his powers had not grown enough, which resulted in her bashing him into the wall calling him "nothing but a mere toy". The Organization members later change their plans, hoping to turn Sora into their puppet and overthrow the Organization. Larxene suggested that Riku Replica's memories should be rewritten to be the same as the original's so he would become a much stronger and more useful tool. Riku Replica, upon hearing Larxene's idea, rejected it, saying that he did not need his original's pitiful memories, but all the members began to agree upon Larxene's plan. Fearing that he would lose his memory, Riku Replica assaulted Larxene. However, he was quickly knocked out and [[Naminé]] was ordered to rewrite the replica's memory. | Riku Replica escapes, and eventually ends up in [[Organization XIII]]'s chambers, where [[Larxene]] taunted Riku Replica over his loss. However, the replica denied any fault of this, saying that his powers had not grown enough, which resulted in her bashing him into the wall calling him "nothing but a mere toy". The Organization members later change their plans, hoping to turn Sora into their puppet and overthrow the Organization. Larxene suggested that Riku Replica's memories should be rewritten to be the same as the original's so he would become a much stronger and more useful tool. Riku Replica, upon hearing Larxene's idea, rejected it, saying that he did not need his original's pitiful memories, but all the members began to agree upon Larxene's plan. Fearing that he would lose his memory, Riku Replica assaulted Larxene. However, he was quickly knocked out and [[Naminé]] was ordered to rewrite the replica's memory. | ||
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|right|thumb|200px|The Riku Replica confronts Sora.]] | [[File:Reunion with Riku 01 KHRECOM.png|right|thumb|200px|The Riku Replica confronts Sora.]] | ||
Sora's first encounter with the replica confused the Keyblade | 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. | ||
Riku Replica, defeated, felt even more anger when Sora offered his help so they could protect Naminé together. Hearing Sora say "together", Riku Replica is filled with sadness and rage and he screams his true feelings at Sora, telling him that he was always trying to worm his way into his heart and that it never mattered to him how he felt. After that, Riku Replica runs away, leaving Sora behind, confused. | Riku Replica, defeated, felt even more anger when Sora offered his help so they could protect Naminé together. Hearing Sora say "together", Riku Replica is filled with sadness and rage and he screams his true feelings at Sora, telling him that he was always trying to worm his way into his heart and that it never mattered to him how he felt. After that, Riku Replica runs away, leaving Sora behind, confused. | ||
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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 offered his repaired keyblade to fight [[Anti-Aqua]], only to learn that Riku got a replacement. | 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 offered his repaired [[keyblade]] to fight [[Anti-Aqua]], only to learn that Riku got a replacement. | ||
Temporarily merging hearts with Riku to leave the Dark World, Riku Replica reveals since his defeat at Castle Oblvion, he's been holding onto to existence to take care of unfinished business. | Temporarily merging hearts with Riku to leave the Dark World, Riku Replica reveals since his defeat at Castle Oblvion, he's been holding onto to existence to take care of unfinished business. | ||
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==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
The Replica was more aggressive and protective than Riku, which is exactly what | The Replica was more aggressive and protective than Riku, which is exactly what [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] was looking for. A key difference between the two is that while Riku fears the darkness in his heart, the replica embraces his and wields it effectively. He was also more stubborn, which made him more of an enemy in the game. Another factor is how he searched for his existence nonstop. He seems to (like Sora) get very angry when he's confused, as shown when the Organization members such as Larxene try to trick him. At the end of his life, the replica became much more like the original, becoming sullen and mellow. He often lashed out at anyone who talked back to him, even if they overpowered him. He seemed to be as powerful as Riku was at Hollow Bastion, when Riku was under Ansem's possession. | ||
The replica clearly seemed to possess true emotions, as he seemed to harbor a close friendship or even outright affection for Naminé, though his belief in it was merely part of the illusion Naminé had created by tampering with Sora's memories while at Castle Oblivion. | The replica clearly seemed to possess true emotions, as he seemed to harbor a close friendship or even outright affection for Naminé, though his belief in it was merely part of the illusion Naminé had created by tampering with Sora's memories while at Castle Oblivion. | ||
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==Fighting style== | ==Fighting style== | ||
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The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but his | The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but his [[sleight]]s take less power than Riku's. For example, Riku can only use [[Dark Aura]] with three 9's, a total of 27. However, the replica can use any three cards, granted the right types of cards are used, such as 4, 7, and 8, to perform Dark Aura. He never uses the [[Dark Break]] Sleight. Instead he substitutes it for a sleight called "[[Helm Split]]". He is also more aggressive, which leads to some open moments during his battles. | ||
The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', after [[Way to the Dawn]] is snapped in half Riku leaves it in the realm of darkness and the Riku Replica later obtains it. He wields the repaired Way to the Dawn when appearing beside Riku during Riku's battle with [[Anti-Aqua]]. | The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', after [[Way to the Dawn]] is snapped in half Riku leaves it in the realm of darkness and the Riku Replica later obtains it. He wields the repaired Way to the Dawn when appearing beside Riku during Riku's battle with [[Anti-Aqua]]. | ||