The pre-release livestream for Lostbelt No.3 is tomorrow and the Intro has been released, and with it quite a bit of information and material to speculate from, with more to follow.
Given the situation with the previous pages and external circumstances, initial construction will likely take some time, as will subsequent compilation and referencing - it may well not be done in time for release. If there's anything to add, amend or reference, please say so in the comments below - it'd be much appreciated and I need as much help as I can get (particularly as I already have my hands full with a major project elsewhere).
Pre-CM
Background
Previous Events
Current Situation
Following the events of the Norse Lostbelt, the Shadow Border arrived at the Wandering Sea.[1] Two weeks after meeting with Sion Eltnam Sokaris, the remnants of Chaldea are settling into their new base when an assassination attempt by Koyanskaya leaves Fujimaru and Goldolf poisoned (with the latter having only 10 days to live). The poison's base (needed for the antidote) is not found in the present era, but records indicate its usage in ancient China, so the Shadow Border is setting sail for the Chinese Lostbelt.[2]
Setting
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Lostbelt No. 3
SIN: Land of Unified Knowledge (人智統合真国 SIN?), alternatively Crimson Beauty Under the Moon (紅の月下美人?) and Lost Belt No. 3 (ロストベルト No. 3?), is the third of the seven known Lost Belts. It's Lost Depth is E and it's associated Crypter is Akuta Hinako. The date of divergence is 210 BC.[3]
Opening and PV Information
The background in the PV appears to have a large luminous dome with multiple moving lights shining out from it.[3] The opening features oriental-style buildings.[4]
Previous Speculation
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| China 210 BC | The appearance of the buildings have led many to suspect that the setting for this one will be early Imperial China. If so, there is a notable event in 210 BC which might be featured. In that year, the first emperor of a unified China, Qin Shi Huang died, leading to a period of civil unrest[Spec 1][Spec 2][Spec 3][Spec 4] (there are also a couple of interesting little bits concerning events just before his death which could be used, namely his search for an elixir of life and a meteorite that fell the year before, on which someone inscribed a prophecy that the emperor would die and his land would be divided (apparently when no one would confess, all living nearby were put to death and the stone pulverised)).[Spec 1] This was also when the Terracotta ArmyWP was made.[Spec 1][Spec 5][Spec 6] |
Post-Lostbelt No.1 & No.2 Information
According to Hinako, Lostbelt No.3 is not suited for territorial expansion, though that statement may be due to her disposition. Its king has tendencies towards exploration and domination, leading her to worrying what he might do if she doesn't keep an eye on him.[5]
Previous Speculation
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| Lostbelt No.3's Divergence Point | |
| Impact Divergences | Another possibility which has been considered given the cause of the Russian Lostbelt's divergence as well as the events of the Prologue and the first chapter, are that other Lostbelts may also have points of divergence connected to the impacts of extraterrestrial objects. Three of the Lostbelts have settings and speculation concerning them which could be linked to this theory, including No. 3.
A meteorite is said to have fallen in China during the last year of Qin Shi Huang's reign (his death is in the year of divergence and it has been suspected that he is involved).[Spec 3][Spec 4][Spec 7][Spec 8] Someone apparently inscribed a prophecy that the emperor would die and his land would be divided, and when no one would confess to having done the deed, all living nearby were put to death and the stone was pulverised.[6][7][Spec 8] |
Announcement and Post-Intro Information
In the chapter's intro, it was confirmed that Lostbelt No.3 is indeed in China.[2]
Figures
Crypter: Akuta Hinako
Akuta Hinako
The Crypter associated with this Lostbelt is Akuta Hinako. As with the others, she is a former member of Chaldea's A-Team, who now stands against the survivors as a Master working with the forces of the Lostbelts and the Alien God to remake the world.[8][9]
Originating from the Clock Tower's Botany Faculty (aka Witch Studies), she was originally a technician at Chaldea but became a Master candidate after her talent was discovered. She is described as being silent, having an odd vibe and being happy to just read a book all day in the shade. She has also been described as being good at getting along with people even though she is quiet and dislikes humans. She apparently wouldn't show up to medical exams. She was assigned Rider and strongly wished for it.[8][10]
She has told the other Crypters that she won't be competing, stating that her Lostbelt is unsuitable for expansion, though she wishes to see things through to the end this time. She has been acting to curb her Lostbelt's king's desires for exploration and domination.[5]
| Subject(s) of Speculation | Notes concerning Speculation |
|---|---|
| Something to hide? | Given Hinako's tendency to avoid medical examinations and her bulky outfit, a few have wondered if it isn't just due to finding them tiresome and she has something to hide.[Spec 9] |
Crypter Servant
Previous Speculation
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New Speculation
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King of the Lostbelt
| Subject(s) of Speculation | Notes concerning Speculation |
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| Qin Shi Huang | Given what has been revealed concerning the Kings of the Lostbelts and what has previously been speculated about Lostbelt No.3 (and certain individuals who might appear in it),[Spec 5][Spec 6][Spec 3] various people suspect that the third Lostbelt's King will be Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, who died in the year of divergence.[Spec 3][Spec 7][Spec 8] Given his search for immortality, a fair number suspect that the Lostbelt's divergence might be connected to it,[Spec 8][Spec 5] and given Ivan's form in the first Lostbelt, some suspect that if Qin Shi Huang has also undergone a transformation, it will somehow be connected to Terracotta ArmyWP, which was made in the same year for his tomb.[Spec 5][Spec 3] |
Other
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| Figures connected to speculation | ||
| Figures connected to the old datamine |
Other
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Post-CM
Setting
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Figures
Crypter: Akuta Hinako
Other
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References
External Links
Information References
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Götterdämmerung: Eternal Ice-Flame Century, Chapter 17
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - SIN, Intro
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt PV
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt Opening
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Anastasia: Permafrost Empire, Prologue
- ↑ Liang, Yuansheng. (2007). The Legitimation of New Orders: Case Studies in World History. Chinese University Press. ISBN 962-996-239-X, 9789629962395. pg 5.
- ↑ Ssu-Ma Ch'ien. Burton Watson (trans.) Records of the Grand Historian: Qin Dynasty 3rd ed, pp. 35 & 59. Columbia University Press (New York), 1996. ISBN 0-231-08169-3.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Fate/Grand Order - Second Prologue, Chapter 2
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Second Prologue, Chapter 8
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Anastasia: Permafrost Empire, Chapter 20
Speculative References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Personal Speculation
- ↑ Blog Comment, Alterdream
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Reddit, grandorder, (FGO Analysis design) Speculation of Lostbelt masters and servants.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Reddit, grandorder, All Seven Lostbelt - Timeline Speculation
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 To be referenced
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Reddit, grandorder, Cosmos In The Lost Belt Commercial Part 2
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Reddit, FGOGuide, Lostbelt 1 Summary: Outro.1 & Intro.1
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Demonition Blog Entry (09/04/2018)
- ↑ Reddit, grandorder, The Crypters' Gathering (Translated by Raizu Stash, YouTube Link)
Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Information & Speculation Compilations
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| Main Story | Post-Prologue, Pre-Anastasia • Lostbelt No. 1: Anastasia • Lostbelt No.2: Götterdämmerung (Pre-Release/Post-Release) • Lostbelt No.3: SIN (Pre-Release/Post-Release) |
| Unrelated Items of Possible Interest | Lists for analysis of Skills • Epic of Remnant Keywords, Review and Speculation |