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| “ | Unlike the other two Raygust is a defensive Trigger. Its blade partially transforms, like Scorpion. It has a Shield Mode which increases durability in exchange for reduced attack power. | ” |
–Shiori Usami about Raygust, in Chapter 27.[1] | ||
Raygust (レイガスト, Reigasuto ?) is an Attacker Trigger. Its properties change depending on whether it is set to Blade Mode (刃 モード, Burēdo Mōdo ?)[4] or Shield Mode (盾 モード, Shīrudo Mōdo ?).[1]
Appearance[edit | edit source]
Raygust is composed of a handle and a much larger section of semi-transparent, glowing[5] Trion which can be manipulated at will and whose default shape is determined by the mode of the Trigger. In Blade Mode, Raygust takes the appearance of a large double-ended saber with a handguard spawning from the blade itself, also connecting to a shorter blade. In Shield Mode, Raygust's blade transforms into a tall, slightly curved shield which can be held using the haft. Depending on the user's preference, the long axes of the shield and the handle can be either parallel[6] or perpendicular to one another.[7]
The hilt of the Trigger is composed of a black handle and a slightly shorter white point at the intersection of which is a white hoop, partly bordered in black where it joins the handle. Reiji Kizaki's Raygust has a more streamlined hilt, composed of a black handle and a small, white tip shaped like a fan on either end.[4]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Raygust was developed by Raizō Terashima, at the time he was 18 (now 21[8]), and was one of the top Kogetsu users, when he became annoyed with Kogetsu's popularity and the increasing power of Gunner bullets. He thus invented a new weapon to counter them with Shield and Scorpion as a basis,[2] making it the last of the three main Attacker Triggers currently in use to be created.
Abilities[edit | edit source]
Raygust is considered a defensive Trigger.[1] It weighs more[9] and boasts lower offensive abilities than Scorpion and Kogetsu.[10][3] For these reasons, it is by far the least popular Attacker Trigger.[9] Nonetheless, it is a powerful, versatile tool in the right hands. The blade can be shapeshifted to suit the user's fighting style,[11] and its size can be reduced to make it more aerodynamic.[12] In Shield Mode, the malleable component has been morphed to anchor the user to the ground to brace for a strong impact,[13] to immobilize an opponent against a wall,[14][15] subsequently creating an opening to attack through,[16] or to catch the opponent's weapon at close quarters and throw them off-balance.[7]
The offensive power of the blade can seemingly be increased with Thruster, a combination which was said to be able to counter the protection awarded by Escudo.[17] This was demonstrated when Kō Murakami's accelerated Raygust was able to effortlessly smash Osamu Mikumo's when the latter was in Blade Mode,[18] which was durable enough to withstand a clash with Kogetsu[19] despite being less resistant than normal due to the wielder's low trion levels. Raygust's performance is in fact heavily influenced by the user's trion amount.[20][21] Its durability can be greatly augmented in return for a decrease in its offensive abilities by switching to Shield Mode,[1] a state in which Raygust can withstand a prolonged assault carried out with Attacker Triggers[22] as well as several rounds of Gunner Triggers without breaking.[23] Thruster further increases a Raygust user's options, not only accelerating their slashes, but also allowing them to move in mid-air at high speed,[24][25] to push back opponents,[26][27] and to propel Raygust itself at the target.[28][12]
Like firearms and Kogetsu,[29] Raygust can be turned off in order to use other Triggers without the handle being dispelled, although the blade or shield will disappear.[30] This allows the user not to spend trion and lose precious instants to conjure the handle anew every time the Trigger is needed.[29] If the handle is lost or damaged, it can nonetheless be conjured again.[31][32]
Users[edit | edit source]
See also: Raygust Users
Raygust is known to be unpopular among Border agents,[9] counting only four users: Osamu Mikumo,[33] Reiji Kizaki,[9] Kō Murakami[34] and Yukimaru Ichijō,[35] although there might be more users among agents who do not participate in Rank Wars.[36] The former three users show a preference for Shield Mode over Blade Mode.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- If there is indeed a rule according to which official agents must have two Shields in their Trigger set (one of which may be replaced with another Defense Trigger),[37] Raygust users might be exempt from it: in fact, Osamu is the known only agent, excluding those using Bagworm Tag and Kyōsuke Karasuma who has Escudo, to have only one Shield equipped.[38]
- Osamu did not know about Shield Mode until Shiori Usami explained Raygust's abilities to Yūma Kuga.[9]
- This Trigger is similar in appearance to the Escudo from "Talented Elite Jin".
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 World Trigger Manga — Chapter 27 (p. 7)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Please tell us when Raygust was developed as well as the story behind its development.
A: Raizō Terashima (18), a top class Kogetsu wielder at the time, got pissed off at the enhancing and popularity of bullet triggers and transferred to Engineer, where he made Raygust as an anti-bullet trigger blade with Shield and Scorpion as the base. This was when Terashima gained weight.
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 305, Question 155 - ↑ 3.0 3.1 World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 213)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 World Trigger Manga — Chapter 63 (p. 4)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 168 (p. 21)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 36 (p. 16)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 World Trigger Manga — Chapter 99 (p. 5)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 118 (p. 3)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 World Trigger Manga — Chapter 27 (p. 8)
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Attack: B (Shield Mode: E)
Weight: D
Source: Attacker Triggers, Volume 4 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 5 (p. 2-3)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 World Trigger Manga — Chapter 128 (p. 9)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 53 (p. 6)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 36 (p. 17)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 100 (p. 15)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 36 (p. 17-18)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 172 (p. 4)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 172 (p. 11)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 167 (p. 16)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 5 (p. 14)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 50 (p. 13)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 98
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 99
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 69 (p. 9)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 97 (p. 7)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 36 (p. 16-17)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 168 (p. 14-15)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 99 (p. 13-14)
- ↑ 29.0 29.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: During the battle versus Ranbanein, Okudera used Full Guard; does that mean you can use other Triggers if you just put Kogetsu in a sheath without deactivating it?
A: Even without putting it in a sheath you can turn the Kogetsu off, but the sharpness will become zero. You won’t be able to use it and you can’t deactivate it either, so it’s a big hindrance. Deactivating Kogetsu and then remaking one later when you need it again will mean it’s not a hindrance, but it will use up trion. It is the same with gun-type Triggers.
Source: Volume 10, Question Corner 9 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 152 (p. 13)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 99 (p. 19)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 172 (p. 15)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 36 (p. 10)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 93 (p. 14)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 86)
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Are there any branches besides Tamakoma and Suzunari?
A: Border has 6 branches: Tamakoma, Suzunari, Wataayu (綿鮎 ?), Yumite District (弓手町 ?), Hayanuma (早沼 ?), and Kuma (久摩 ?). Its personnel are mostly those who prioritise work or school and don’t aim for A-Rank (they do not participate in the twice a week Rank Wars). The branches are placed on the outer edge of the Forbidden Zone. Other than Tamakoma, the branches function as a point of contact for local residents.
Source: Volume 18, Question Corner 11 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 95)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 141)
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| Border Triggers | |
|---|---|
| Basic Equipment | Bail Out • Radar • Trion Body |
| Attacker | Kogetsu (Kogetsu: Spear) • Raygust • Scorpion • Sōgetsu (Axe) |
| Gunner | Asteroid • Cobra • Gimlet • Hornet • Hound • Meteor • Salamander • Tomahawk • Viper |
| Firearms | Assault Rifle • Grenade Launcher • Handgun • Minigun • Shotgun |
| Sniper | Egret • Ibis • Lightning |
| Defense | Escudo • Shield (Fixed Mode/Full Guard) |
| Trap | Switchbox |
| Optional | Bagworm • Bagworm Tag • Chameleon • Connector • Dummy Beacon • Enhanced Radar • Full Arms • Geist • Gen'yō • Grasshopper • Idaten • Lead Bullet • Makō • Senkū • Silencer • Spider • Starmaker • Teleporter • Thruster • Timer |
| Prototypes | Connector • Dummy Beacon • Full Arms • Geist • Idaten • Makō • Teleporter • Timer |
| Black | Fūjin • Tsukihiko Amō's Black Trigger • Yūma's Black Trigger |