Apple Boy

Apple Boy
General information
Classification	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation and military information
Affiliation	Global Cortex
Occupation	Raven
Rank	E-18
Craft	AC Esperanza
Real world information
Appearances	Armored Core 3

Apple Boy is a Raven appearing in Armored Core 3. He is ranked E-18 in the Arena. He is partnered with Adieu in the Extra Arena and they hold the title of the twenty-fourth highest ranked team.

Biography

Apple Boy was The Raven's counterpart and one of his/her closest allies. Having become a Raven at the very same time, he served as one of Cortex's most dynamic pilots changing the equipment loadout of his AC with the progression of his abilities. He joined The Raven in numerous missions as an AC pilot.

Quotes

• Raven Test
  • I’ll do my best!
  • Last one!
  • ^{(If Fired Upon)}I’m on your side!
  • ^{(If Defeated)}Arrgh!!

AC Esperanza

AC Esperanza

Esperanza can be called the upgraded version of the starter AC. In early missions, he will use a green and red painted version of the AC you are provided with at the start of the game. In later missions Esperanza is slightly improved, but using the same colors and is a middleweight AC designed with direct combat in mind. The battle is not difficult however the vertical launch missiles can be damaging if too many strike home. The Esperanza is well rounded if a little on the slow side. There is not much remarkable to either Apple Boy's piloting or AC. Much like its pilot, it was built for direct combat and has no real "trump cards."

Parts

• Head: CHD-01-ATE
• Core: CCM-00-STO
• Arms: CAM-01-MHL
• Legs: CLM-02-SNSK
• Booster: MBT-OX/002
• FCS: AOX-F/ST-6
• Generator: MGP-VE905
• Radiator: RIX-CR14
• Inside: None
• Extension: KWEM-TERRIER
• Back Unit R: CWM-VM36-4
• Back Unit L: MRL-RE/111
• Arm Unit R: MWG-RF/220
• Arm Unit L: MLB-LS/003

Gameplay

Apple Boy first appears as a mandatory consort/companion in the Raven Test. He can be hired as a consort in the following missions:

Starter AC Esperanza

• Attack Mirage Forces
• Defend the Monorail

AC Esperanza

• Destroy Gun Emplacements
• Destroy Massive MT
• Disable Radar Equipment
• Distract Union Defenses
• Protect Crest Convoy
• Recover Data Capsules

Arena profile

New to the Raven fold, his AC sports a rudimentary setup. He prefers head-to-head battle with as little fooling around as possible. He's an honest man, but his abilities remain in doubt. Becoming a Raven has been a lifelong ambition.

Strategy



The following information is "gray area" content — it may not be completely factual, and/or falls under YMMV territory.

Apple Boy will charge you with his missile launchers and then attempt a half-hearted circle strafe maneuver. His rifle shootout skills are only a moderate threat, and can be overpowered easily with a dedicated close range build. His blade chance reaction is not the best either. However, Esperanza has a decent amount of speed to it, so take something fast of your own to keep up with it.

Apple Boy can be an useful ally in the Extra Arena for he will valiantly attempt greatness. He usually fails, but it is none the less an impressive spectacle to watch as his hopelessly outmatched AC fearlessly goes up against one or more far more powerful opponents. In spite of the drawbacks of his AC, Apple Boy is usually able to hold his own even against the best of them by presenting himself as a moving target with reasonably good aim; however, his exploits are usually short-lived, as nothing about his AC gives him a great advantage or disadvantage over any other opponent.

On a related note, thanks to the above Apple Boy also makes for a good generalist consort, especially when it comes to the stalling power provided by his movement skills, which enable the player an ample opportunity to strike freely against such occupied opponents. Esperanza's loadout serves well to battle large numbers of MT opposition, letting Apple Boy prevail where other, less versatile ACs would falter. His no-nonsense approach to combat and well-rounded AC craft makes him an especially reliable ally overall.

Gallery

Emblem animation

AC Esperanza - Side Shot

AC Esperanza - Back Shot

Etymology

The name Esperanza translates to "Hope" in Spanish.

Trivia

• With his appearance in the Raven Test of Armored Core 3, Apple Boy is the first Raven of the Third Generation to be introduced, as well as himself introducing the consort system of the Early Third Generation this way.
• It is possible for Apple Boy to be killed in Raven Test. If he's killed, he will not be able to support you in later missions and will not appear in the Arena.
• Apple Boy was originally planned to follow the player in Infiltrate Layered Hub as a consort.
• In the Extra Arena, Apple Boy is listed as a C-Ranker Raven, indicative of his skills as a neophyte Raven.
• The Japanese version of Apple Boy's bio mentions that he said he became a Raven because he admired the ACs he saw as a child.