Emperor Mateus/Dissidia NT

The Emperor is a warrior of Spiritus in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT and its arcade version, representing Final Fantasy II. He is a Marksman who performs powerful magic.

The Emperor's default player name is '''Nameless Despot. His manikin counterpart, which is now yellow, has been renamed Simulacrum of a Tyrant'''.

Appearance

 * Default
 * Monarch of Palamecia I - default coloration. An updated version of his default attire. His armor has more metallic luster, including the horns on his head, to set them apart from his hair.
 * Monarch of Palamecia II - 1st alternate coloration. Identical to his "Silver Despot" coloration from the PlayStation Portable Dissidia games.
 * Monarch of Palamecia III - 2nd alternate coloration. The Emperor's hair and armor are colored copper, with red horns and cape, and ash white skin.


 * 1st Alternate Costume
 * Violet Robe I - 1st alternate costume, default coloration. An updated version of his 2nd alternate costume from Dissidia 012. His hair is slightly shorter and the metal head ornament is more visible, featuring additional spikes. His bots are now heeled.
 * Violet Robe II - 1st alternate coloration. Recolors his robe white with striped pants, his shoulder attachment brown, and his cape a gradient of purple and rose.
 * Violet Robe III - 2nd alternate coloration. Recolors his robe dark rose with white pants, his shoulder attachment black, and his cape a gradient of brown to yellow.

The Emperor wields rods:
 * Weapons
 * Demon's Rod - Default weapon. It is featured in Yoshitaka Amano's art of the Emperor.
 * Venom Rod - 1st alternate weapon. An original weapon for the Emperor: a spiked rod resembling a rose with demonic thorns.
 * Rod of Spite - 2nd alternate weapon. Another original weapon: a black rod with demonic and hellish motifs, including red wings and a purple spiked skull.
 * Rod of Censure - 3rd alternate weapon. Another original design: unlike his other weapons, the rod is lighter in coloration and design and is angelic in motif, featuring a orbed center, a golden crown at the tip, and white wings underneath.

The Emperor's alternate weapons, bar the Rod of Censure, have not appeared in any Final Fantasy game prior, and are newly designed for him in the Dissidia series. His first three weapons refer to his use of the powers of hell and his dominance to rule over all. The Rod of Censure alludes to the Emperor's Light form, and refers to passing judgment onto those considered impure or wicked.

Personality
While still arrogant and a megalomaniac (such as openly gloating that none of the Eidolons were too powerful for him to command immediately before attacking Terra and Zidane), the Emperor's overall disposition has softened compared to previous Dissidia games, being irritated at the presence of the planesgorgers and also angered at Kuja's betrayal. In addition, unlike in the old cycles, the Emperor shows absolutely no desire of betraying Spiritus for his own plans. He agrees to a truce with the warriors of Materia to stop Shinryu.

Story
The Emperor is summoned back to World B by Spiritus to serve as one of his champions and fight against Materia's chosen warriors. While the Emperor is disinterested, he sets out to gain the support of the Eidolons.

On his travels, he crosses paths with Terra and Zidane in Midgar. He asks them which of the Eidolons they are looking for, and taunts them for not knowing them by name. He is soon joined by Sephiroth and together launch an attack against them, the Emperor going after Zidane. The Emperor quickly gains the upper hand and ensnares Zidane in one of his traps. As the Emperor tortures Zidane, he is ambushed by Kuja, and calls him out for being a traitor.The Emperor and Sephiroth face off against Terra, Zidane, and Kuja, seeking the support of a nearby Manikin. After their battle, the Emperor and Sephiroth observe as the planesgorgers descend upon the arena, and speculate that their efforts have awakened the wrong force, before fleeing.

Later, the Emperor participates in the final clash to awaken Shinryu, notably assisting Exdeath in his struggle against the Onion Knight and Zidane before being sidetracked by Firion. With Shinryu descending upon them, the Emperor aids in defeating him for good. With the threat eliminated, the Emperor departs with the other warriors after bestowing his essence to Spiritus in the form of a crystal.

Gameplay

 * Type: Marksman - The Emperor can toy with his foes using magic that draws in surrounding enemies, in conjunction with an array of traps and homing spells. Some of his HP attacks can surprise foes by appearing suddenly at their position, and others remain on the stage for a long time.
 * EX Skill: Starfall - Rain meteors on the Emperor's target, freezing them in place on the last hit.

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