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'''Taking the Gods' Stage''' is a time-limited event where [[Kuja/Opera Omnia|Kuja]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' can be added to [[Mog (Opera Omnia)|Mog]]'s group of warriors. This paralogue of the main scenario is located after Chapter 9.
 
'''Taking the Gods' Stage''' is a time-limited event where [[Kuja/Opera Omnia|Kuja]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' can be added to [[Mog (Opera Omnia)|Mog]]'s group of warriors. This paralogue of the main scenario is located after Chapter 9.
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==Story==
 
==Story==
 
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{{Q|A mysterious man who plans to involve Gaia's Mist continent in an ancient conflict. His features include an interesting way of expression and a play-like way of talking that makes anyone instantly aware of his presence.|Kuja's description}}
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{{Quote|A mysterious man who plans to involve Gaia's Mist continent in an ancient conflict. His features include an interesting way of expression and a play-like way of talking that makes anyone instantly aware of his presence.|Kuja's description}}
 
Aboard one of the airships of the [[Red Wings]] fleet, [[Golbez/Opera Omnia|Golbez]] and [[Kuja/Opera Omnia|Kuja]] discuss about the plans of the latter. One particular presence in this conflict disturbs Kuja: [[Mog (Opera Omnia)|Mog]]'s. Kuja plans to join the warriors of [[Materia (Dissidia)|Materia]] to learn about Mog's "true identity".
 
Aboard one of the airships of the [[Red Wings]] fleet, [[Golbez/Opera Omnia|Golbez]] and [[Kuja/Opera Omnia|Kuja]] discuss about the plans of the latter. One particular presence in this conflict disturbs Kuja: [[Mog (Opera Omnia)|Mog]]'s. Kuja plans to join the warriors of [[Materia (Dissidia)|Materia]] to learn about Mog's "true identity".
   
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[[Terra Branford/Opera Omnia|Terra]] starts worrying but the [[Warrior of Light (Dissidia)/Opera Omnia|Warrior of Light]], who still maintains his composure about Kuja's revelations, comforts her. He also ask his partners that, if they see a fellow warrior doubtful or uneasy about something, they should support each other.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRLztgcWGOM| page name = Translated cutscenes by Dugonn/Dugon(g)| site url = https://www.reddit.com/r/DFFOperaOmnia/comments/77zgsu/dff_opera_omnia_story_translation_kuja/| site name = Dissidia Opera Omnia reddit| access time = 02:47, October 30, 2017 (CEST)}}</ref>
 
[[Terra Branford/Opera Omnia|Terra]] starts worrying but the [[Warrior of Light (Dissidia)/Opera Omnia|Warrior of Light]], who still maintains his composure about Kuja's revelations, comforts her. He also ask his partners that, if they see a fellow warrior doubtful or uneasy about something, they should support each other.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRLztgcWGOM| page name = Translated cutscenes by Dugonn/Dugon(g)| site url = https://www.reddit.com/r/DFFOperaOmnia/comments/77zgsu/dff_opera_omnia_story_translation_kuja/| site name = Dissidia Opera Omnia reddit| access time = 02:47, October 30, 2017 (CEST)}}</ref>
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==Quests==
 
==Quests==
 
===Story Cutscenes===
 
===Story Cutscenes===
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*'''Golbez:''' So, you are going...
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*'''Golbez:''' ...So you will go.
*'''Kuja:''' I need to make sure that I'm not some puppet.
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*'''[[Kuja/Opera Omnia|Kuja]]:''' I need to know. Being a puppet isn't my style.
*'''Kuja:''' Do you not feel it, that someone is robbing us of our powers?
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*'''Kuja:''' You've felt it, I'm sure. That sensation of someone draining away our power...
*'''Golbez:''' That moogle in particular... it does not seem to be just some spirit...
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*'''Golbez:''' Furthermore, that moogle... It is no mere spirit...
*'''Golbez:''' If you went with them, perhaps you could find out its true identity.
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*'''Golbez:''' If you are at their side, you may learn its true identity.
*'''Kuja:''' That would not make for such a grand story, now would it.
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*'''Kuja:''' My plans aren't so grandiose as that.
*'''Kuja:''' I can feel it... The curtains are rising, the audience can hardly wait for my appearance on the stage.
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*'''Kuja:''' ...The audience has simply tired of waiting for me to take the stage.<br/>
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(Kuja leaves)
 
 
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*'''Mog:''' Kupo! A Torsion is forming, kupo!<br/>
 
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(Kuja comes out from the Torsion)
*'''Mog:''' Kupo! I'm sensing a dimensional distortion nearby, kupo!<br>
 
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*'''Zidane:''' Kuja... So this is one of your Torsions, is it?
(Mog and the squad run until they see Kuja suddenly appearing in front of them.)
 
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*'''Kuja:''' Why, so it is. You need something to fight, don't you? How can we call this a show without an action sequence?
*'''Zidane:''' Kuja... so you were the one responsible for that distortion!
 
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*'''Mog:''' Your underhanded theatrics end here, kupo!
*'''Kuja:''' Indeed, you're nort planning on fighting me, are you? Surely that would blossom into a wonderful act.
 
*'''Mog:''' I won't let you do as you please, kupooo!
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*'''Steiner:''' Why you! This time you will get the drubbing you deserve!
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*'''Kuja:''' Heh... Yes, do give it all you've got.
*'''Steiner:''' Yyyy! I shall beat you down to nothingness once and for all!
 
 
*'''Setzer:''' ...I suspect he's bluffing; dare we play along?
*'''Kuja:''' Ah, I know. Why not I assist you to the best of my abilities instead.
 
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*'''Zidane:''' He's not getting away this time. I'll drag the truth out of him if I have to!
*'''Setzer:''' He's bluffing, to even dare to deceive us...
 
*'''Zidane:''' I won't let you get away this time! I'll have you tell me the truth!
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*'''Kuja:''' You should save that line for after you've won the battle.
*'''Kuja:''' That's what you should say... only after you've assured victory!
 
 
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*'''Kuja:''' And so... I have fallen... ater having played the part of the villain...
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*'''Kuja:''' Now then... The villain, yours truly, is thus trounced...
*'''Kuja:''' The dimensional distortion has disappeared... I wonder if this is perhaps all in accordance to that moogle's script.
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*'''Kuja:''' And the Torsion vanishes. All according to the moogle's script, I do believe.
*'''Balthier:''' Why don't you just be out with it already, and tell us what you came here to say.
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*'''Balthier:''' If there's something you want to say, try spitting it out.
*'''Zidane:''' About Mog and the distortions... just what do you know?
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*'''Zidane:''' What is it you know? About Mog? About the Torsions?
*'''Kuja:''' Hehehe... for instance... this...<br>
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*'''Kuja:''' Heh heh... Well, for example...how about this?
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*'''Mog:''' Kupo!? These are...dimensional coordinates!?
(Kuja allows himself to be summoned as part of Mog's warriors)
 
*'''Mog:''' Kupo?! These are... your dimensional coordinates?!
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*'''Vivi:''' Huh!? Does that mean...Kuja's gonna fight for us!?
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*'''Mog''' He can now, kupo. He doesn't have to travel with us, but we can call on him anytime, kupo...
*'''Vivi:''' Huh?! Kuja is... joining us in our fight?!
 
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*'''Edgar:''' Then do tell, what's your motive? I assume that know-it-all smirk isn't an act.
*'''Mog''' With this, we'll be able to summon him too, kupo. We won't always be together, but he can be summoned with Mog's power, kupo...
 
 
*'''Kuja:''' This is just a cameo for now...
*'''Edgar:''' Just to be clear, I would like to ask for your true intentions. That know-it-all look you're giving, isnt just some act?
 
*'''Kuja:''' I have still yet to enter the stage...
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*'''Kuja:''' It will be a while yet before I take center stage.<br/>
*'''Kuja:''' The main character of this story still has an active role to play...
 
*'''Balthier:''' My goodness... if you keep pestering about the main character, your role will eventually be taken by another actor.<br>
 
 
(Kuja leaves)
 
(Kuja leaves)
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*'''Balthier:''' Please... start pretending you're the leading man and you'll be sorry to find someone else already in the spotlight.
*'''Zidane:''' Wait! There's still some things I want to ask...
 
*'''Mog:''' ...should we try summoning him, kupo?
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*'''Zidane:''' Hold on! I'm not done with you!
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*'''Mog:''' ...Should I try summoning him, kupo?
*'''Edgar:''' No, he doesn't seem the type to talk anyway.
 
*'''Zidane:''' Vivi... it's hard to just accept him as an ally so suddenly.
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*'''Edgar:''' No, he's not the type to engage in decent conversation anyway. More importantly...
*'''Vivi:''' I don't know what to think about this...
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*'''Zidane:''' Vivi... Calling him an "ally" all of a sudden has to be hard to swallow.
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*'''Vivi:''' I don't know...
*'''Vivi:''' I'm feeling a bit scared... but I'll need courage if we're going to borrow Kuja's power...
 
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*'''Vivi:''' I feel scared...but I also feel like I need to be brave enough to accept that his powers can help us...
*'''Balthier:''' It's all right to be confused, you were enemies in your world, weren't you?
 
*'''Edgar:''' We may not know what kind of person he is, but we can understand your feelings of confusion.
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*'''Balthier:''' I'm not surprised it's confusing for you. The man was your enemy back in your world.
*'''Edgar:''' But if I were to give my opinion, the power and information he holds could surely be beneficial for us in the future.
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*'''Edgar:''' The rest of us don't know anything about him, but we can appreciate how complicated your feelings must be.
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*'''Edgar:''' But thinking about our next steps, if you'll forgive me saying so, we stand to profit from his abilities and knowledge.
*'''Zidane:''' That guy... what he did to our world... we can't just ignore that, especially what happened with Vivi's friends...
 
*'''Zidane:''' But even so, I think we'll need him in this world.
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*'''Zidane:''' What he's done back in our world is completely unforgivable. Especially what he's done to your friends...
*'''Vivi:''' Yeah... then... I understand.
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*'''Zidane:''' Even so...I think we might need him here.
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*'''Vivi:''' Yeah... I know...
*'''Zidane:''' If Kuja tries to do something bad in this world, I'll do whatever it takes to bring him down with my own two hand. How about it, Vivi?
 
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*'''Zidane:''' If it looks like Kuja's going back to his old tricks for even a second, I'll be there to rein him in. 'Kay?
*'''Balthier:''' That sure seems pretty cold of you.
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*'''Balthier:''' Why do I feel left out?
*'''Edgar:''' But if such a situation were to happen, shouldn't we be fighting together?
 
*'''Zidane:''' Ah, I see... that's right, we're not alone anymore.
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*'''Edgar:''' If such a thing happens, we'll all be here to make things right.
*'''Vivi:''' Thank you... everyone. I'll do my best to think about it.
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*'''Zidane:''' Ah...yeah. That's right. We're in this together.
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*'''Vivi:''' Thanks... Everyone. I'll do my best, too, and think things over.
 
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(A Torsion opens offscreen)
(A group of heroes are discussing some matters when Kuja appears from a distortion.)
 
*'''Kuja:''' Ah, those are some lovely faces...
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*'''Kuja:''' My, my... What a strong cast.<br/>
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(Kuja walks in)
*'''Irvine:''' Oh, a lady killer it seems. How rare...
 
*'''Terra:''' It seems he revealed himeself without being summoned by Mog...
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*'''Irvine:''' Oh, it's the show-off pretty boy. What's the occasion?
*'''Edgar:''' Is there a reason for you to appear where Mog can't listen?
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*'''Terra:''' If you've come here without Mog summoning you, that means...
*'''Kuja:''' Hehe... I can't speak from the heart just yet, that wouldn't make for an interesting story.
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*'''Edgar:''' You have something to tell us that's not for moogle ears.
*'''Serah:''' Then tell us what you can. Anything's fine, we just need the information.
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*'''Kuja:''' Heh... No pivotal revelations quite yet. We wouldn't want to spoil the story.
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*'''Serah:''' Then tell us what you can. I don't care who it's from; I just want answers.
*'''Kuja:''' Such a strong young lady...
 
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*'''Kuja:''' ...Such a strong heroine.
*'''Kuja:''' But today, let us talk about the gods. It is a tale about the two pillar gods who created this world.
 
*'''Warrior of Light:''' The one who summoned us, Materia, and the other one is... Spiritus...
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*'''Kuja:''' Let us talk about gods, today. Two gods who created a world.
*'''Kuja:''' Correct. Materia and Spiritus were constantly going after each other.
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*'''Warrior of Light:''' The goddess who summoned us, Materia... And the other being Spiritus...
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*'''Kuja:''' Yes, Materia and Spiritus—a perpetually bickering pair.
*'''Kuja:''' It was Spiritus who summoned me here, he who only sees things based on power, and cares not for human relations.
 
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*'''Kuja:''' I was summoned by Spiritus. His sole concern is power, and he pays little heed to one's...people skills in their worlds.
*'''Irvine:''' That's strange. Wasn't this world created by the gods?
 
*'''Kuja:''' Indeed, this world was created by them, but an unusual phenomenon occurred...
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*'''Irvine:''' Well, that's funny. Didn't the two of them make the world?
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*'''Kuja:''' Yes, they created it, but therein arose some abnormalities...
*'''Edgar:''' The intention of protecting this world should have been mutual, yet the two gods have decided to go against this stance, and thus continue fighting each other...?
 
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*'''Edgar:''' And though they should be working together to fix things, they can't agree on the means and quarrel to no end...?
*'''Kuja:'''This rivalry between them only scratches the surface of this story, there are more... complicated things undermining this world.
 
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*'''Kuja:''' That quarrel is merely the superficial layer of this tale... What's eating away at the world is something more complex.
*'''Serah:''' You don't mean, that Mog is the cause of all of this, do you?
 
*'''Terra:''' But Mog is... Mog is the one who has being leading us all!
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*'''Serah:''' You're not saying that's Mog, are you?
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*'''Terra:''' But Mog! Mog's been guiding us...
*'''Irvine:''' There's no proof of this. And we can't exactly just believe him either.
 
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*'''Irvine:''' Can anyone here come up with some proof either way?
*'''Edgar:''' But it's still somethin worth considering... that was useful.
 
*'''Kuja:''' Hehehe... just a little bit more until the climax, now, dance.<br>
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*'''Edgar:''' ...We'll keep your words in mind. I'm sure they'll come in handy.
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*'''Kuja:''' Heh heh... Please carry on dancing until the climax.<br/>
 
(Kuja leaves)
 
(Kuja leaves)
*'''Terra:''' Is Mog really plotting something behind out backs...?
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*'''Terra:''' I can't believe Mog would be plotting something behind our backs...
*'''Edgar:''' I think it's worth to remember if this is in line with the values we believe in...
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*'''Edgar:''' Don't confuse "keeping in mind" with "believing."
*'''Warrior of Light:''' Regardless of the authenticity of that story... it remains a fact that Mog bringing a combatant like Kuja into our ranks as an ally is only making everyone feel uneasy.
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*'''Warrior of Light:''' Regardless of the veracity of his tale...it is fact that Mog puts us in a difficult position by recruiting Kuja and his kind.
*'''Serah:''' Especially since he was an enemy in his world of origin... I don't think I'll be able to accept all of this so soon...
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*'''Serah:''' I don't think I could so easily trust someone who was a bitter enemy back home...
*'''Irvine:''' We may have to deal with this eventually, won't we...?
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*'''Irvine:''' Our enemies could be next, don't you think?
*'''Warrior of Light:''' If any of you see anyone of our allies feeling hurt or uneasy, I would like you to let us know.
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*'''Warrior of Light:''' If we notice the slightest harm or unease befall any of our comrades, we must not keep it to ourselves.
*'''Edgar:''' Of course, after all we do share the same fate.
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*'''Edgar:''' Naturally. We're brothers and sisters in destiny, after all.
 
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===Taking the Gods' Stage Pt. 1===
 
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==Trivia==
 
*Kuja was released early in Global after beating [[Quistis Trepe/Opera Omnia|Quistis]] and [[Lenna Charlotte Tycoon/Opera Omnia|Lenna]] in the first player vote. His event was switched with [[The Beautiful Archeress|Maria's]].
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
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DFFOO Kuja Event screenshot 05.png|Zidane comforting Vivi.
 
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==Trivia==
 
*Kuja was released early in Global after beating [[Quistis Trepe/Opera Omnia|Quistis]] and [[Lenna Charlotte Tycoon/Opera Omnia|Lenna]] in the first player vote. His event was switched with [[The Beautiful Archeress|Maria's]].
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Taking the Gods' Stage is a time-limited event where Kuja from Final Fantasy IX can be added to Mog's group of warriors. This paralogue of the main scenario is located after Chapter 9.

Story

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A mysterious man who plans to involve Gaia's Mist continent in an ancient conflict. His features include an interesting way of expression and a play-like way of talking that makes anyone instantly aware of his presence.

Kuja's description

Aboard one of the airships of the Red Wings fleet, Golbez and Kuja discuss about the plans of the latter. One particular presence in this conflict disturbs Kuja: Mog's. Kuja plans to join the warriors of Materia to learn about Mog's "true identity".

DFFOO Kuja Event screenshot 01

Meanwhile, on Eden's part of Nieveus, Mog is accompanied by multiple warriors, including Zidane, Vivi and Steiner, when a dimensional distortion appear in front of them. Kuja appears from it and starts teasing the group, creating on them the urge to fight him.

After his defeat, Kuja allows himself to be summoned by Mog, surprising the group and, especially, Vivi. Immediately Edgar and Balthier start questioning this turn of the events. But Kuja leaves before being insisted to reveal his goal by the two men.

DFFOO Kuja Event screenshot 02

Afterwards, Vivi starts feeling scared because of what happened in Gaia with the black mages. Zidane comforts his friend, promising him that if Kuja does something bad in this world he will bring him down with his own hands. Edgar and Balthier empathize with the black mage, but they think that having Kuja on their side is a huge advantage on their mission.

Sometime on the near future, some warriors reunite without Mog being present when Kuja appears out of nowhere. This fact worries the group, since no one can be teleported without Mog. Serah tries to cross-examine him but Kuja starts lecturing them about the world and the gods, and reveals that he was summoned by Spiritus and that the God of Destruction only cares for power. After worrying the warriors, Kuja admits that Materia and Spiritus's rivalry and the world's destruction was the least of their problems since something more complicated was going on. This sentence sows the seeds of doubt, making the light warriors question Mog. Kuja then leaves.

DFFOO Kuja Event screenshot 03

Terra starts worrying but the Warrior of Light, who still maintains his composure about Kuja's revelations, comforts her. He also ask his partners that, if they see a fellow warrior doubtful or uneasy about something, they should support each other.[1]

Spoilers end here.

Quests

Story Cutscenes

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To Alter Fate:
  • Golbez: ...So you will go.
  • Kuja: I need to know. Being a puppet isn't my style.
  • Kuja: You've felt it, I'm sure. That sensation of someone draining away our power...
  • Golbez: Furthermore, that moogle... It is no mere spirit...
  • Golbez: If you are at their side, you may learn its true identity.
  • Kuja: My plans aren't so grandiose as that.
  • Kuja: ...The audience has simply tired of waiting for me to take the stage.

(Kuja leaves)


  • Mog: Kupo! A Torsion is forming, kupo!

(Kuja comes out from the Torsion)

  • Zidane: Kuja... So this is one of your Torsions, is it?
  • Kuja: Why, so it is. You need something to fight, don't you? How can we call this a show without an action sequence?
  • Mog: Your underhanded theatrics end here, kupo!
  • Steiner: Why you! This time you will get the drubbing you deserve!
  • Kuja: Heh... Yes, do give it all you've got.
  • Setzer: ...I suspect he's bluffing; dare we play along?
  • Zidane: He's not getting away this time. I'll drag the truth out of him if I have to!
  • Kuja: You should save that line for after you've won the battle.
Entrance Cue:
  • Kuja: Now then... The villain, yours truly, is thus trounced...
  • Kuja: And the Torsion vanishes. All according to the moogle's script, I do believe.
  • Balthier: If there's something you want to say, try spitting it out.
  • Zidane: What is it you know? About Mog? About the Torsions?
  • Kuja: Heh heh... Well, for example...how about this?
  • Mog: Kupo!? These are...dimensional coordinates!?
  • Vivi: Huh!? Does that mean...Kuja's gonna fight for us!?
  • Mog He can now, kupo. He doesn't have to travel with us, but we can call on him anytime, kupo...
  • Edgar: Then do tell, what's your motive? I assume that know-it-all smirk isn't an act.
  • Kuja: This is just a cameo for now...
  • Kuja: It will be a while yet before I take center stage.

(Kuja leaves)

  • Balthier: Please... start pretending you're the leading man and you'll be sorry to find someone else already in the spotlight.
  • Zidane: Hold on! I'm not done with you!
  • Mog: ...Should I try summoning him, kupo?
  • Edgar: No, he's not the type to engage in decent conversation anyway. More importantly...
  • Zidane: Vivi... Calling him an "ally" all of a sudden has to be hard to swallow.
  • Vivi: I don't know...
  • Vivi: I feel scared...but I also feel like I need to be brave enough to accept that his powers can help us...
  • Balthier: I'm not surprised it's confusing for you. The man was your enemy back in your world.
  • Edgar: The rest of us don't know anything about him, but we can appreciate how complicated your feelings must be.
  • Edgar: But thinking about our next steps, if you'll forgive me saying so, we stand to profit from his abilities and knowledge.
  • Zidane: What he's done back in our world is completely unforgivable. Especially what he's done to your friends...
  • Zidane: Even so...I think we might need him here.
  • Vivi: Yeah... I know...
  • Zidane: If it looks like Kuja's going back to his old tricks for even a second, I'll be there to rein him in. 'Kay?
  • Balthier: Why do I feel left out?
  • Edgar: If such a thing happens, we'll all be here to make things right.
  • Zidane: Ah...yeah. That's right. We're in this together.
  • Vivi: Thanks... Everyone. I'll do my best, too, and think things over.
Ad-Lib:

(A Torsion opens offscreen)

  • Kuja: My, my... What a strong cast.

(Kuja walks in)

  • Irvine: Oh, it's the show-off pretty boy. What's the occasion?
  • Terra: If you've come here without Mog summoning you, that means...
  • Edgar: You have something to tell us that's not for moogle ears.
  • Kuja: Heh... No pivotal revelations quite yet. We wouldn't want to spoil the story.
  • Serah: Then tell us what you can. I don't care who it's from; I just want answers.
  • Kuja: ...Such a strong heroine.
  • Kuja: Let us talk about gods, today. Two gods who created a world.
  • Warrior of Light: The goddess who summoned us, Materia... And the other being Spiritus...
  • Kuja: Yes, Materia and Spiritus—a perpetually bickering pair.
  • Kuja: I was summoned by Spiritus. His sole concern is power, and he pays little heed to one's...people skills in their worlds.
  • Irvine: Well, that's funny. Didn't the two of them make the world?
  • Kuja: Yes, they created it, but therein arose some abnormalities...
  • Edgar: And though they should be working together to fix things, they can't agree on the means and quarrel to no end...?
  • Kuja: That quarrel is merely the superficial layer of this tale... What's eating away at the world is something more complex.
  • Serah: You're not saying that's Mog, are you?
  • Terra: But Mog! Mog's been guiding us...
  • Irvine: Can anyone here come up with some proof either way?
  • Edgar: ...We'll keep your words in mind. I'm sure they'll come in handy.
  • Kuja: Heh heh... Please carry on dancing until the climax.

(Kuja leaves)

  • Terra: I can't believe Mog would be plotting something behind our backs...
  • Edgar: Don't confuse "keeping in mind" with "believing."
  • Warrior of Light: Regardless of the veracity of his tale...it is fact that Mog puts us in a difficult position by recruiting Kuja and his kind.
  • Serah: I don't think I could so easily trust someone who was a bitter enemy back home...
  • Irvine: Our enemies could be next, don't you think?
  • Warrior of Light: If we notice the slightest harm or unease befall any of our comrades, we must not keep it to ourselves.
  • Edgar: Naturally. We're brothers and sisters in destiny, after all.
Spoilers end here.

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Trivia

  • Kuja was released early in Global after beating Quistis and Lenna in the first player vote. His event was switched with Maria's.

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