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Ark no Nights
| Event | OST |
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Ark no Nights, stylized as ARKnoNights (AK) is an April Fools mini-game in Arknights.
Overview[edit]
Unlike previous April Fools mini-games, Ark no Nights feature Arknights' usual tower defense gameplay, but this time the roles are reversed: in an alternate timeline, Reunion is the protagonist faction and Rhodes Island ― being hijacked by a "mysterious force" ― becomes the antagonist faction, as the Doctor is rescued by Kevin instead of Amiya. The player now has to command Reunion against R.I., turning this mini-game into more of a "tower offense".
In AK operations, the player will have to direct an enemy into the Protection Objective; victory will be achieved when said enemy made it to the Objective. However, this is easier said than done, as there will be Operators in the player's way, but other enemies continuously spawn and try to distract them as the player-controlled one makes their way into the Objective.
The player-controlled enemy is marked with an orange icon above them, and their movement can be directed through a movement button on the left side of the screen; while the player-controlled enemy is blocked by an Operator (unless if the enemy cannot be blocked), they cannot be issued movement commands. The camera will also be centered on the player-controlled enemy and follows their movement. Unlike in the normal Arknights gameplay, the player have no control over the Operators (but can still select them) and they will automatically activate their skill when an enemy comes within their range. Some Operators and devices will also be automatically deployed/activated to emulate players' action in normal gameplay. If the player-controlled enemy is defeated, the player will fail the AK operation!
Be wary that if the player takes too long to finish the battle, R.I. will conjure a Catastrophe to sweep away the enemies.
AK operations also have additional goals that must be completed for the player to get an evaluation star, and rewards will be given for accumulating enough stars.
Player-controlled enemies[edit]
Unofficial English translations provided by PHOTON563.
| Enemy | Operation | Description |
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AK-1 | ★★★ "You wanna know what Reunion Movement is? Then watch it, Doc. We will show you with our actions."Felt that Doctor's hood was a bit like his own, and felt close to Doctor. Skill: None |
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AK-2 | ★★★★ "Are you serious, Doc? After this battle, I too can go to school and learn about better tech? Ha—then I'm gonna give it a try!"After the Doctor’s arrival, she felt her skills are more valuable than ever before, and is now full of fighting spirit. Skill: Invisible Cannot be blocked by enemy Operators |
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AK-3 | ★★★★★ "Hmph, I'll keep an eye on you for Talulah. If you make any strange moves, I'll throw you off the mountain."He didn't trust the Doctor, but for the future of Reunion Movement, he still obeyed Doctor's command. Skill: Charge When unblocked: Gradually accelerates while moving (up to a limit); accumulated Movement Speed resets when Stunned When blocked: Deals increased damage based on Movement Speed and resets the accumulated Movement Speed |
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AK-4 | ★★★ "I now understand some of what you said, Doctor. We take up arms, not for killing, but for the Infected to hold their heads high and live their lives."Under the Doctor's influence, he is trying hard to learn to read and write recently, hoping to be able to strategize like Doctor one day. Skill: None |
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AK-S-1 | ★★★★★★ "Vic... toria."He seemed to be in a really bad mood when he waked up, maybe we could take advantage of that. Skill: Pneumatic Pressurization Movement Speed increases after first activation Increases Movement Speed and Attack Speed, and immune to Stun Activates immediately after rebirth and lasts indefinitely |
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AK-5 | ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ "I'm curious, Doctor, how much would it take to buy your knowledge and vision?"After bearing witness of the Doctor's command, he decided to invest in Reunion Movement with no hesitation. To show his sincerity, he planned to give a big gift. Skill: Fleeing Duck When taking damage, significantly increases Movement Speed for a period of time Duration refreshes when continuously triggered |
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AK-6 | ★★★★★ "I can't just sit by and watch Kazdel become a vassal of Rhodes Island. So tell me, Doc, what should I do?"A Kazdelian resident, an informant of Reunion Movement, who voluntarily fights for Reunion Movement's cause. Skill: Take Off! When blocked or touching a <Stabilizer Chain> for the first time, gains Low-Altitude Hovering for a period of time Can only be triggered once per battle |
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AK-7 | ★ "Doctor, you saved me, I should repay you. Don't worry, I'm so inconspicuous, they won't suspect—"An Ursine civilian, wandering in the wilderness to avoid the pickets, very cowardly. Skill: "Feeling Good" Cannot be blocked, and cannot be attacked by <Rhodes Island Operators> and <Reunion Members> Will be attacked by <Ursus Army> and can be blocked by <Static Roadblocks> |
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AK-S-2 | ★★★★★ "I've told Talulah that I'll follow you from now on. Don't get me wrong, I just want to see how far you can take us."Seeing Reunion Movement getting better and better, he began to trust the Doctor and is willing to pave the way for him. Skill: Charge When unblocked: Gradually accelerates while moving (up to a limit); accumulated Movement Speed resets when Stunned When blocked: Deals increased damage based on Movement Speed and resets the accumulated Movement Speed |
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AK-8 | ★★★★★ (Creeping) (Screaming) (Crawling in the dark) (Trying to take you into the sea)It seemed that it was attracted by the Doctor, and came to the land from the deep sea. Skill: "Requiem" When taking damage, significantly increases Movement Speed and inflicts Nervous Impairment to enemies within a radius Continuously lose HP during skill duration |
Operations[edit]
| Operation | Goal |
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| AK-1 Chernobog Retreat |
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| AK-2 Lungmen Infiltration |
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| AK-3 Field Blockade |
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| AK-4 Chernobog Defense |
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| AK-S-1 Rhodes Island Annihilation |
Unlocked by clearing AK-4
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| AK-5 Escaping From the Vault |
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| AK-6 Slum Disruption |
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| AK-7 Trust |
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| AK-S-2 Response |
Unlocked by clearing AK-7
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| AK-8 Ishar'mla? |
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Rewards[edit]
| Evaluation stars | Reward |
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| 5 |  1 |
| 10 | 整合运动纪念牌 furniture |
Trivia[edit]
- The Ark no Nights' trailer is narrated in English by Kevin, who is voiced by Hunter McCoy.[1]