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Yvangelista XI
- His Holiness the Pope
- Grandpa with the Lateran Candy (by Virtuosa)
- Major appearances
- Babel (event) (mentioned)
- Terra: A Journey (mentioned)
- Pope of Laterano (1063–present)
- Patron Saint of Sacrifice and Unity
| “ | The guardian, keeper, and executor of the most supreme law. The eleventh man to take the name of Yvangelista, the Patron Saint of Sacrifice and Unity, and to stand atop the Lateran Curia as the Apostle, His Holiness the Pope. | ” |
| —Andoain[1] |
Yvangelista XI is an NPC in Arknights. He is a major character in The Blessed story arc.
Background[edit]
Yvangelista XI, whose full title is The Guardian, Keeper, and Executor of the Most Supreme Law, His Holiness, Yvangelista XI, is the current Pope of Laterano and the spiritual head of the Lateran Church, following his election in 1063.[2] Like his predecessor, the first half of his title makes reference to his obligations and duties as a religious leader, practicing, interpreting, and governing Laterano in the name of the Law, and the last part of the title, Yvangelista, is a hereditary name inherited from one of the "first Saints" of Laterano.[3]
A firm, wise, and often open-minded man, Yvangelista previously worked as a Messenger of the Lateran Curia's Seventh Tribunal prior to his canonization. From Iberia to Leithanien, and even as far as the city-state of Athenius in Minos and Kazdel, Yvangelista traveled around Terra acting as an intermediary for many foreign affairs. During that time, he witnessed the fall of the Gaulish Empire following the Battle of the Four Emperors in 1031.[4] [5] Under his point of view, the disbandment of what once was Terra's greatest empire represents the "fall" of civilization.[6]
Yvangelista believes on the equal treatment of all Laterans alike, and he is even tolerable with fallen Sankta such as Mostima. He is also the mentor of many priests through his wisdom, one of which being Agenir who later collaborated with Signora Sicilia to bring law and order onto Siracusa.[7] Furthermore, unlike his predecessors, he holds no hostility or plans against Kazdel or the Sarkaz.[4] On the other hand, as a devoted practitioner of the Law, he thinks that nothing can change Laterano as how it is, given that all Sankta are physically bond to the Law, and therefore any change is impossible. Nevertheless, he's comprehensive with those opposing such idea, like Andoain and the Pathfinders.[8]
Pope Yvangelista has a hilarious side. He loves all known desserts, and he especially loves cactus tarts, much to Velliv's disapproval,[9] although it is said that hazelnut lollipops are supposedly the ones occupying such spot.[10] He also once took part in an arm wrestling competition held by the Basilica where he won the championship.[11]
Story[edit]
Episode 15[edit]
In 1098, towards the end of the Victorian Crisis, Pope Yvangelista XI descends beneath the Basilica after receiving a warning alert from the Law, whereupon it proclaims a "revelation" that signifies impending disaster.[12]
Guide Ahead[edit]
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In lieu of the turbulent situation across Terra, as well as the warning from the Law, Pope Yvangelista XI coordinates the first Summit of Nations in March of 1099.[13]
Hortus de Escapismo[edit]
The Law continues to cryptically warn about impending disaster and outputs a list of suitable personnel to Pope Yvangelista XI, including the name of a Notarial Hall executor, Federico Giallo. Following its instructions, he decides to make the unorthodox move to canonize Federico as a Saint, a title reserved for the holy ones who built Laterano. He later sends Federico on a mission to the Sanctilaminium Ambrosii.[14]
In the aftermath, he assuages Federico's doubts, saying that he is glad to hear that Federico is beginning to ask the deeper questions instead of simply judging things based on strict rules.[15]
Zwillingstürme im Herbst[edit]
Following the 23rd Kaiserinenfest, Pope Yvangelista uses Executor's companion drone as a communication device to talk with Empress Lieselotte in regards of Arturia's arrest.[16]
Virtuosa: Himmelszelt und Federwolke[edit]
After Arturia's transfer to Rhodes Island, he visited her in her quarters as a Lateran guest, much to her surprise and bewilderment. He canonized her as another Saint of Laterano, a move that completely baffled her. He told her that Federico did not know yet, but that he would ask for his understanding, expressing his faith in the Law's choices. With the room serving as a makeshift confessional, he questioned her on what she would do. He remarked on her reasonable answer, noting that her status as a Sankta with halos had nothing to do with the ideal of communication she strove for. He said the choice to accept her role was in her hands, and that he would even go so far as to fake the Saint's name if necessary, but he would lead the Sankta to the future they deserved. The future she deserved was not so bright, but Arturia asked him if he would like to be an audience for a sinner. As they prepared to move to the Rhodes Island reception room, Arturia played him a Lateran piece on her cello.[17]
The Masses’ Travels[edit]
Some time before the events of the Laterano Outbreak, Pope Yvangelista XI visited Arturia in the wheat fields of the Landen Monastery. He expressed his concern that The Law was becoming unpredictable and incomprehensible. He forewarned Arturia to stay vigilant and trust her own judgement if something wrong happens to the Holy City, as an Alienus like her will turn things around. However, he did not manage to meet Federico, another Alienus, before the events. [18]
During the Laterano Outbreak, Yvangelista XI is revealed to be inside the control room of The Law, participating in interactive simulations without rest possibly for days, in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the Transfiguration. [19] When found by Federico and Andoain, he is already in a state of aphasia and neurodegeneration after 31 'failed' interactive simulations. The Law discards him and instead engages the two newcomers in an interactive simulation to complete the Transfiguration. [20]
Post-Outbreak, Yvangelista XI treats Federico with newly created cactus-flavored desserts as a token of gratitude for saving his life. They discuss the aftermath and their thoughts about the future of the Law and Laterano. Yvangelista XI is bemused when interrupted by a report on Exusiai's graffiti on The Law. Wondering if 'God is dead', he agrees with Federico that perhaps only the paradox was eliminated, and conjectures that The Law was never truly complete and has left behind a blank state for Laterans to communicate with. In conclusion, Yvangelista XI decides to repurpose the underground structure of Basilica as a public space and welcome all Lateran citizens to have a say on the future of Laterano. [21]
Trivia[edit]
- Due to his appearance and his comical attitude, many in the Arknights community joke that Yvangelista XI looks like Gabe Newell or Colonel Sanders.
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