Adam is a survivor whom the protagonist EVE encounters. He leads EVE to Xion, the last surviving human city on Earth. Later in the ending scene, he reveals himself that he is the Elder Naytiba.
A scavenger who roams the devastated land, Adam spends his days gathering resources that help keep the city of Xion and its remaining human inhabitants alive.
He works alone outside the city’s boundaries, and has little interaction with his fellow survivors beyond occasional contact with Orcal, an elder who relies on Adam to retrieve the Hyper Cells that are needed to bring Xion back from oblivion.
Following the 7th Airborne Squad’s doomed arrival on Earth, Adam comes to EVE’s rescue, and the pair subsequently join forces, using each other’s skills to locate Hyper Cells, assist the citizens of Xion, and of course, fight the Naytiba.
Biography[]
"Adam is a Scavenger from Xion. He saved EVE's life from an Unidentified Naytiba. Though EVE did not trust him at first, Adam suggests that he and EVE work together, and so they arrive at Eidos 7.
After their business at Eidos 7 is over, Adam tells EVE about Xion, the Last Remaining City, and suggests that he and EVE work together even further.
Adam is unike any Scavengers, and his safehouse features advanced facilities like an Aerodrome and a Tetrapod. He even has a silver tongue, which persuaded Orcal to support EVE. He is definitely not an ordinary person.
Before EVE enters the Orbit Elevator, Adam leaves the group, saying he got an urgent message from Xion. What could have possibly happened?
Raven's onslaught had destroyed Xion and innocent lives were lost. However, Adam is nowhere to be seen.
At the center of the Nest, Adam tells EVE the truth, that he is both Raphael Marks, the creator of Mother Sphere, and the Elder Naytiba, the creator of Naytibas. He has been watching EVE in order to continue humanity and build a new humankind. He reaches out his hand to EVE, saying that the two of them should work together for the sake of humanity's salvation."
In order to enact his plan, Adam was originally using Raven to fight back against Mother Sphere. However, he later discovered the existence of the 7th Airborne Squad member EVE, who was the most genetically advanced Andro-Eidos ever. All he had to do was wait for her to be sent to the planet to put his plan into motion. Realizing that this is what he needed for the perfect fusion between Human-Naytiba and Andro-Eidos, he opts to align himself with EVE instead of Raven, guiding EVE to different places on Earth that reveal the truth about Mother Sphere. This betrayal is what causes Raven to go insane and go after EVE and Tachy at the beginning of the game in addition to attacking Xion near the end.
Characteristics[]
Personality[]
Adam is a somewhat stoic and protective man that works hard for the people of Xion, though he doesn't interact with them much directly. Despite this, he is shown to have somewhat of a playful and sarcastic side when he is talking with EVE or bickering with Lily.
In actuality, Adam is a melancholic and depressed person who feels responsible for much of Earth's destruction and the events of the game. This is because his true persona, Raphael Marks, created both Mother Sphere and the Naytibas, whose war was what resulted in the struggle of the survivors and the planet's current state. His plan and actions in the Nest are, in his words, atonement for his crimes.
Appearance[]
Adam is a man with a lean build, short black hair, an olive complexion, and slight stubble. However, Adam has seemingly lived for decades, as he was around before the Final War and the invention of Mother Sphere. Being a perfect Human-Naytiba hybrid, this is most likely either preventing him from aging or slowing down the process considerably.
Adam's form as Elder Naytiba is similar to his human form at first, though he has three white and gold wings along his left side in addition to golden veins running across his body. After a short battle in which he doesn't really attack you, Adam transforms into his true form as the Elder Naytiba. This true from is a giant, white and gold, and armored creature who wields four weapons in addition to his wings.
Powers and Abilities[]
Adam, while not appearing to possess any combat skills of note like EVE does, is an adept pilot of both heavy machinery like the Tetrapod and of smaller machinery like drones. He knows his way around technology, especially ones of the old world that he scavenges.
As the Elder Naytiba, Adam wields four weapons while being able to command the power of light, creating shockwaves, lasers, and orbs that all target EVE relentlessly. He also possesses the ability to summon angels that orbit around him, leading to an instant death for EVE if they are not taken out in time. While not displayed during his fight, he can also create chains of light to bind objects and cause them to be vaporized.
Trivia[]
- Adam, like EVE, is most likely inspired by the story of Genesis in the Bible. This is reinforced by Adam wanting to create a new breed of mankind with EVE. The angels he summons, alongside using imagery typically associated with angels, also suggests the biblical connection.
- Adam's real name, Raphael, may also be inspired by the Bible as the Archangel Raphael is known as the angel of healing and works to bring people closer to God to grant peace.
- Adam is not a required fight, as he is only able to be fought in the "Return to the Colony" ending by rejecting his hand.
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