Hecatoncheir (summon)

Unreleased Hecatoncheir (ヘカトンケイル Hekatonkeiru) is Oerba Dia Vanille's Eidolon in Final Fantasy XIII. It is an Earth-elemental creature with multiple arms.

During its Gestalt Mode it transforms into a war machine with gun turrets that Vanille rides. The summon's gameplay concept is Shooting Blaster, and its Gestalt Mode is intended to be a ranged attacker with attacks which place a strong emphasis on the positions of the enemies in the battle. Its super move is Gaia Salvo.

Trivia

 * Despite the similiarties, this form is not inspired by the Magitek Armor in Final Fantasy VI but ended up looking like it.

Etymology
Hecatoncheirs, in greek mithology, are known for their hundred arms and said to inhabit Gaia before the titanic gods overcame them.

Etymology
Hecatoncheirs, in greek mithology, are known for their hundred arms and said to inhabit Gaia before the titanic gods overcame them.