| Cú Chulainn |
 (Prototype) |
Cú Chulainn (犬クー・フーリン?), Class Name Lancer (ランサー, Ransā?), is the Lancer-class Servant of Misaya Reiroukan in the Second Holy Grail War of Fate/Prototype. He is one of the Servants of Ritsuka Fujimaru of the Grand Order conflicts of Fate/Grand Order.
Profile[]
Identity[]
He shares an identical True Name with another Lancer. While being "sort of the same person", Lancer is more youthful in both body and mind than his counterpart. Also known as the Hound of Culann, he is the Child of Light descended from the sun god LughWP, known as a peerless great hero from the Ulster CycleWP. Mentored by Scáthach, he received Gae Bolg from her.[1]
Appearance[]
Lancer is a rough-looking man around twenty years of age, "not too much younger" than his counterpart.[1][2] While sharing the same basic design as the other Lancer, his "greatest charm" is that he lacks the same full-body tights.[2] He instead bears heavy armor, but his speed is not lesser because of it.[1] He wears a protective amulet, a wolf's head holding a crescent moon. He noticeably lacks the iconic earrings worn by his three older counterparts.[2]
 LercheWP art of Lancer for the Fate/Prototype OVA.  Lancer Stage 1 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Nakahara.  Lancer Stage 2 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Nakahara.  Lancer Stage 3 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Nakahara.  Lancer Stage 4 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Nakahara.   Lancer alongside the rest of the cast of Fate/Prototype, illustrated by Ototsugu Konoe.  Lancer in Fate/Pixel Wars, illustrated by Riyo. |
Personality[]
Lancer has a similar personality to a hunting dog, but he is a pleasant man despite being coarse.[2] He will not explicitly state “which one is better” between the values of justice and villainy, but he possesses righteous nature tending towards justice. Compared to his older counterpart, he is not mature enough to admit that the world is unreasonable, possessing a balance of good and evil, so he can be compared to Shirou Emiya in that sense.[1][2] His feelings towards Scáthach comprise somewhat of a greater portion of his heart than his counterpart, possibly due to youth or "the season."[1] He likes Misaya for this reason, feeling that she is an "iron lady" fundamentally similar to his master.[4]
During the Grand Orders, he thinks favorably of a Master "facing the challenge of restoring human history", likely to have no reservations about lending his strength to the cause. Despite that, caution is advised in that he will not have the same reactions as his counterpart.[1]
Relationships[]
- Scáthach
- Compared to the homonym Heroic Spirit, his obsession with her is a bit stronger.[3]
- Medb
- Perhaps because his feeling of annoyance when followed around is thinner, he doesn’t put a bad face even if she’s in front of him.[3]
- Artoria Pendragon
- "...A woman? The Holy Sword Wielder?"[3]
Role[]
Lancer's role is similar to his counterpart, attacking Ayaka Sajyou in the same manner as Shirou Emiya, but he can be said to have worse luck in his story.[2]
Fate/Prototype[]
Lancer attacks Ayaka Sajyou before she summons Saber due to Misaya being weary of the daughter of the assumed victor of the previous war. Invading with a large pack of Misaya's familiar hounds at her insistence, Lancer is unmotivated as Ayaka fights off the hounds, asking Misaya telepathically about the meaning of it. She explains her reasoning and orders Lancer to bring her Ayaka's head. Still unmotivated, he goes to confront Ayaka, toying with her as she retreats. Chasing her into the garden with the last two remaining hounds, Lancer moves to finish her, stabbing her in the chest. Her chest subsequently begins to glow after the impact, causing a summoning circle to appear. Saber is summoned, forcing Lancer back and then causing him to retreat after his makeshift spear is broken. After the battle, he returns to Misaya, restraining himself as she berates him for not finishing off Ayaka, and simply shrugging as she further becomes angry after learning he failed to kill Saber.
On one particular night, a couple of days after he attacks Ayaka Sajyou and witnesses Saber's summoning, Lancer goes to check out Archer at his high-rise hideout to determine how strong of an opponent he is. As Archer is watching the lights of the city from one of the windows, he scoffs at the greed of man and muses on how he shall embroil himself in the greedy desires that fill the city. He then questions the faith of the people and wonders what they are praying to. Suddenly, Lancer interrupts saying, "How should I know? Humans and the like, don’t seem to have changed much since my time,” before materializing. Looking at Lancer's shoddily made lance (the one created by Misaya Reiroukan), Archer insults it, but Lancer shrugs it off, already realizing that Archer had sensed him coming. Even though Misaya had ordered him to take out Archer if he wanted to, Lancer decides against it and leaves, having realized that Archer is not a Servant to mess with in his current state.[5]
Over the next week, Lancer has skirmishes with Saber, Archer, and Rider while not being allowed to use the sealed Gae Bolg. One day, Lancer is out feeding the dogs with Misaya at the Reiroukan Manor. Noticing Lancer's irritation, Misaya states her belief that Lancer is dissatisfied with her plan. She asks Lancer if he believes that she sealed Gae Bolg because she feared his betrayal. Lancer replies that is not the reason and admits that he is instead angry about how she is not taking action against the other Masters, despite the fact that she has a time limit. Upset, Misaya rebukes him for his rude comments, causing him to simply shrug.
Lancer then thinks about how remarkably similar Misaya is to both his teacher and Medb.[6] Arguing with him for a bit, Misaya then explains why she summoned him and how she wished for a hero killed by a woman as they have already learned to fear women. Amused, Lancer comments that Misaya is quite the woman. He then advises her to work on her attitude, otherwise, she is not going to have any friends. Smirking, Misaya coolly remarks that she doesn't need friends.
Some time later, Lancer and Misaya encounter Saber and Ayaka again. Engaging the pair in a battle, Lancer forces Saber back due to the difference in the Masters' capability. During their exchange, Saber calls Misaya a terrible Master, causing Lancer to say that it's "the end" to be told such by Saber of all people. Saber is forced to release Excalibur from Invisible Air, using it to bring Ayaka to safety. Lancer experiences great joy in seeing Saber unleash his Noble Phantasm, praising him as a knight among knights. When Ayaka brings up his comment about her also being a horrible Master, Lancer then reveals he was speaking of Saber's former Master, Manaka Sajyou.[7]
Due to the machinations of Manaka, Misaya's time limit runs out and she becomes a "fallen angel", so he becomes the Servant of Ayaka who recently lost Saber in exchange for help in killing his zombified Master.[2]
Fate/Grand Order[]
Interlude[]
In his interlude To the Nameless Battlefield, Cú Chulainn has a shared dream with Ritsuka of a battlefield, but Ritsuka Fujimaru perceives it as the one from Rome due to it being the most recent similiar sight as Cú Chulainn states. After Cú Chulainn defeats an army that he perceives to as a Connacht army, he fights an older version of himself. Though the battle ends in a draw, the two Cú Chulainns compliment each other's skills, then, after Cú Chulainn states his skills have improved with the dream, the dream ends.[8]
Arthur Pendragon Interlude[]
In the Arthur Interlude, Ritsuka receives a report from the Hassan of Serenity that Arthur is purposefully distancing himself from the other servants especially Bradamante. After a suggestion from Cú Chulainn, Ritsuka decides to confront Arthur about this.
After this meeting, Cú Chulainn tries to recruit Arash, Mordred, Jekyll and Ozymandias into helping him. However Ozymandias refuses. The group confronts Arthur and Arthur admits that he is purposefully avoiding them because he has a bad omen about what might happen if he gets too close with the inhabitants of Ritsuka's world. However, Arash doesn't accept his explanation and insists that Arthur is being way too stiff. Arash then encourages Arthur to make more friends.
All of a sudden, Mordred recalls that she has a beef with Arthur for refusing to eat cake with her and Fran by walking away without saying anything. Hearing this story, Cú Chulainn laughs and chides Arthur for being ungentlemanly. Though Arthur apologizes, Mordred still insists on fighting and the two get into a fight. After the battle, the two sides praise each other for their strength and skill. Just as both sides are about to engage in another battle, however, the group gets attacked by Ozymandias and his sphinxes. So the group is forced to fend Ozymandias off.
After the battle with Ozymandias, Romulus appears and convinces Arthur to reveal the truth. Arthur reveals that he came to Ritsuka's world to find and defeat the Beast VI of his world, which he suspects has been attracted to the presence of the other Beasts. Arthur then asks for everyone's help and everyone agrees to help him. After this incident. Arthur introduces himself to Bradamante and starts getting closer to everyone in Chaldea.[9]
Abilities[]
The protective amulet.
Although he possesses heavy armor in comparison to the other Cú Chulainn, Proto Cú's A+ Agility parameter exceeds that of his counterpart, possibly owing to his "youthful mentality of pitching forward" making some form of difference rather than a difference in their physical capabilities.[1][3] Despite this, when both versions of Lancer Cú Chulainn fought, the battle ended in a draw.[8]
He is a beast-master, particularly displaying excellent compatibility with dogs and the Familiars raised by Misaya Reiroukan.[1][2]
Combat[]
Even with the support of Mordred and suppressed Arash, Cú Chulainn is unable to overpower Arthur Pendragon. While Cú and Mordred managed to get a few good hits, Arthur's seasoned face didn't change. Cú said that unless Arash went all out they would never be able to pin down Arthur.[10]
Skills[]
Class Skills[]
- Magic Resistance (C Rank): Cancels Magecraft with a chant lower than two verses. Can’t cancel large Spells, like High Thaumaturgy or Greater Rituals.[3]
- Divinity (B Rank): Cú Chulainn, who is the son of the Sun god Lugh, has high attitude as a Divine Spirit.[3]
Personal Skills[]
- Rune Magecraft (B Rank): Possession of Nordic Magic Crests, Runes, given from his mentor Scáthach. By using different Runes, strong and diverse effects can be used. Besides attacking, the main usages are effects proper of the Magic Resistance skill, effects of the Clairvoyance skill, effect of rising parameters, etc. These are all temporary, and can’t be used simultaneously.[3]
- Protection from Arrows (B Rank): A defensive effect against projectiles.[3]
- Beast-Slayer (B+→B++ Rank): A special effect against Demonic Beasts or wild animals. Cú Chulainn, who knows deeply about the nature of beasts, knows the way to kill them.[3]
Noble Phantasm[]
Cú Chulainn's Noble Phantasm is Gáe Bolg, possessing both the ability to reverse causality for an unavoidable strike to the heart and an Anti-Army function.[1][2] Within the Prototype world, Misaya Reiroukan has sealed it due to believing that revealing such a technique so readily was lacking elegance, so he instead uses a green, makeshift spear.[2] He initially possesses the same spear in the Grand Orders, but regains Gae Bolg through Ascension.
Development[]
Creation and Conception[]
Takashi Takeuchi was the character designer and Ototsugu Konoe was responsible for the costume design for Lancer.
Cú Chulainn was illustrated by Nakahara in Fate/Grand Order. His scenario writer is Kinoko Nasu and Hikaru Sakurai in Fate/Grand Order.[3]
Comments from Illustrator[]
"Before painting I thought the number of lines was bad, but it was bad after all. Konoe-san is the designer of the armor, but I was making many speeches in my head, like "what the hell is this, Konoe-san…?!" (Nakahara)[3]
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26
[] Fate/Grand Order - Cú Chulainn (Prototype) Profile Cú Chulainn (Prototype) - Lancer
Illustrator and Voice actor
Illustrator: Nakahara
Voice Actor: Kazuya Nakai
Parameters
Strength: A
Endurance: C
Agility: A+
Mana: B
Luck: D
Noble Phantasm: B
Personal Skills
Rune Magic: B
Protection from Arrows: B
Beast Killer: B+
Class Skills
Magic Resistance: C
Divinity: B
Noble Phantasm
Gáe Bolg: Piercing Scarlet Spear
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit
Profile
A peerless great hero from the Celtic, Ulster mythology.
The "Child of Light" that received the blood of the sun god Lugh, his alias is hound of Culann. He is sort of the same person as the Lancer that is summoned with identical True Name, but - in both mind and body - he is somewhat more youthful than "that one".
Level 1 Bond
Height/Weight: 184cm・71kg
Source: Celtic mythology
Region: Europe
Alignment: Lawful Neutral Gender: Male
Has mastered Rune magecraft in the same way as "that one".
Level 2 Bond
A rough-looking pleasant man. Does not speak about "which is better" between justice and villainy, but his nature has a tendency towards justice. Not enough of an adult to understand things such the world's unreasonableness, the equal value of good and evil.
He is also a beast-master. In particular, compatibility with dogs is excellent.
Level 3 Bond
Compared with the Lancer that is summoned with the same True Name, he is equipped with a heavy armor. And yet, the AGI parameter is A+, which exceeds "that one". One might think that this is not a difference in the performance of the body, but that the youthful mentality of pitching forward has lead to some sort of difference.
Level 4 Bond
"Piercing Scarlet Spear"
Rank: B/B+
Type: Anti-Unit/Anti-Army
Gáe Bolg. A spear of reversal of causality.
A scarlet spear - and spearmanship - received from his mentor Scáthach.
It has two kind of attack methods; the anti-unit thrusting and the anti-army throwing.
Level 5 Bond
His feelings, thoughts towards his mentor Scáthach somewhat comprise a greater part of his heart than "that one". It is unknown if this is due to youth, or due to season.
Evidently, he is still unable to accept the world's unreasonableness, the equal value of good and evil--
Interlude
He will probably think favorably of the Master who is facing the challenge of restoring human history, and should have no reservations about lending his strength.
But one must be careful. He is not bound to have the same reactions as "that" Lancer with the same True Name!クー・フーリン [プロトタイプ] - ランサー
イラストレーター・声優
ILLUST：中原
CV：中井和哉
パラメータ
筋力：A
耐力：C
敏捷：A+
魔力：B
幸運：D
宝具：B
保有スキル
ルーン魔術 B
矢避けの加護 B
獣殺し B+
クラススキル
対魔力 C
神性 B
宝具
穿ちの朱槍
ランク：B
種別：対人宝具
キャラクター詳細
ケルト、アルスター伝説における無双の大英雄。
太陽神ルーの血を受けた『光の御子』であり、異名はクランの猟犬。
同じ真名で召喚されるランサーとは同一人物の様ではあるが――
肉体も精神も、若干「あちら」よりも年若い。
アンロック条件: 絆レベルを１にすると開放
身長/体重：１８４ｃｍ・７１ｋｇ
出典：ケルト神話
地域：欧州
属性：秩序・中庸 性別：男性
ルーン魔術も「あちら」同様使いこなす
アンロック条件: 絆レベルを２にすると開放
荒っぽいが気持ちのいい男。
正義も悪党も「どちらが上か」などと口にしないが、根は正義寄り。
世の理不尽、善悪の等価値さなどを飲み込めるほど、大人ではない。
動物使いでもある。特に犬とは相性抜群。
アンロック条件: 絆レベルを３にすると開放
同じ真名で召喚されるランサーに比べて重装な鎧を装備。
それでも敏捷パラメーターは「あちら」を上回るＡ＋。体の性能差ではなく、歳若いが故の前のめりな精神性が幾らかの差を導くものとも考えられる。
アンロック条件: 絆レベルを４にすると開放
『穿ちの朱槍』
ランク：Ｂ／Ｂ＋ 種別：対人／対軍宝具
ゲイ・ボルク。因果逆転の槍。
師スカサハより授かった朱色の槍、および槍術。
対人刺突、対軍投擲、の二種の攻撃法を持つ。
アンロック条件: 絆レベルを５にすると開放
師スカサハに対する感情、思いについては、「あちら」のランサーよりも心の内を幾分か大きく占めている。若さ故か、時期故は不明。
まさしく世の理不尽、善悪の等価値さを認めることが出来ずにいるのか――
アンロック条件:「名も無き戦場にて」をクリアすると開放
人類史の修復に挑むマスターの存在を、彼は好ましく思うだろうし、力を貸すのにもやぶさかではないだろう。
ただし、注意すること。同一の真名を有する「あちら」のランサーも同じ反応とは限らない！ - ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19
[] Prototype material - CHARACTER Profile: Lancer, p.038-039 Lancer
- Addresses self as: “Ore”
- Servant Rank: Rank 4
- Strength: A
- Endurance: C
- Agility: A+
- Magic: B
- Luck: D
- Noble Phantasm: B
Comment from Takeuchi Takashi: The basic design is the same as Lancer from Fate/Stay Night. It seems like the Lancer in Prototype has worse luck. His greatest charm is the removal of the ☆full body tights. Has a personality similar to that of a hunting dog.
Explanation: Despite his coarseness, is a pleasant man. Although he has never explicitly stated between villainy and justice “which one is better”, he has a righteous nature. The basis for the Lancer from Fate/Stay Night. However, despite not being too much younger than Lancer from FSN, he isn’t as mature as he is in FSN. (He is around twenty. He is not mature enough to admit the world’s injustices, and the values of good and evil. In this sense he is similar to Emiya Shirou.)
As he is also a beastmaster, he has excellent compatibility with the familiars that Misaya creates. His true name is Cu Chulainn just like it was in Fate/Stay Night, and the name of his Noble Phantasm is also oft-repeated, the inescapable Spear of Impaling Barbed Death☉Reversal of Causality: Gae Bolg. ……Even so, because Misaya believed that simply using trump cards was disgraceful, she sealed it. After Misaya became a fallen angel due to ■■, he used his killing of Misaya as a bargaining point, and became the Servant of Ayaka, who had lost Saber.ランサー
- 一人称:
- サーヴァント階位:
- 筋力:
- 耐久:
- 敏捷:
- 魔力:
- 運:
- 宝具:
Comment from Takeuchi Takashi:
Explanation: - Addresses self as: “Ore”
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 Fate/Grand Order material I - Proto Cu's profile translated by King of Padoru
- ↑ Prototype material - S09/MISAYA (II)
- ↑ Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky Silver Volume 1: Little Lady Arc - Bonus Act: "Servants"
- ↑ Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky Silver Volume 2: Best Friend Arc - Act 6 Part 2
- ↑ Prototype material - S03/LANCER'S ATTACK, S04/THE SUMMONING OF SABER, S05/MISAYA (I), S09/MISAYA (II), S13/AYAKA AND MISAYA
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Fate/Grand Order - Cu Chulainn (Prototype) Interlude - To the Nameless Battlefield
- ↑ Arthur Pendragon Interlude Translation
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Arthur Pendragon's Interlude, Still in Pursuit