Nocturne

	Nocturne
	General information
Classification	Human
Gender	Male
	Affiliation and military information
Affiliation	Global Cortex
Occupation	Raven
Rank	B-5
Craft	AC Zine
	Real world information
Appearances	Armored Core 3

Nocturne is a Raven appearing in Armored Core 3. His rank is B-5 in the Arena.

Biography[]

Nocturne was a Mirage hired Raven who had been ordered to defend Rehito Laboratory. While carrying out this responsibility, he came to engage The Raven. The Raven had had been contracted by Union to steal the mainframe's data. While Nocturne very much respected The Raven, he lived for the sake of combat. The two fought within the broken down facility and Nocturne was ultimately defeated.

Quotes[]

"Infiltrate Rehito Lab"[]

- We’re both Ravens...just do what comes naturally. Don’t think about it.
- Aaargh!^{(when defeated)}

AC Zine[]

Zine is a middleweight bipedal AC built for close range combat. It is equipped with an overboost core, solid anti missile extensions, two identical triple rocket launchers on the back, a double-barreled shotgun and the MOONLIGHT laser blade. Due to the unit being equipped with OP-INTENSIFY it can fire blade waves.

Parts[]

Head: MHD-RE/008
Core: CCL-01-NER
Arms: CAL-44-EAS
Legs: MLM-MX/066
Booster: CBT-FLEET
FCS: VREX-WS-1
Generator:MGP-VE905
Radiator: RIX-CR10
Inside: None
Extension: CWEM-AS40
Back Unit R: MWR-TM/60
Back Unit L: MWR-TM/60
Arm Unit R: CWG-GS-56
Arm Unit L: MLB-MOONLIGHT

Gameplay[]

Nocturne is encountered in the mission Infiltrate Rehito Lab as an enemy most likely hired by Mirage. He is defeated by The Raven who was in the process of escaping with the Mirage mainframe data.

In-Game Information[]

He prefers close range combat and is adept with the blade. A favorite tactic makes use of his core's overboost function to gain ground on an opponent, whereupon his fury is unleashed. He is quick to anger, especially if struck by another's blade.

Strategy[]

Nocturne's AC is a close-range AC done right. He will use overboost to rush in while searching for an opening to swing his Moonlight, all while shooting you with rockets or his shotgun. He does go airborne regularly, so aiming up will help. In spite of his aggressive style, Nocturne isn't without weaknesses; he can run out of energy while overboosting, and you can take advantage of it to rip him to shreds. Nocturne's AC has limited durability and can't withstand sustained punishment. It's also rather easy to stun him given his legs' choice offer poor stability. Whatever you do, don't stand directly in front of him or he will continually spam his Moonlight blade which can deal serious damage to even heavy defense ACs.

In the mission, Nocturne is much less reliant on his blade and will constantly glide around the room while pelting you with his shotgun or rockets. Given that you will most likely sustain damage from the enemies before and that the room itself is in a confined space, it makes this fight quite difficult but not impossible. The central generators in the room provide adequate cover, so make use of it to avoid Nocturne's shots. Make sure you have enough ammo to take care of Nocturne as he does have a good bit of AP (despite not being at full health). Also, since Nocturne rarely uses his blade here, blades can also be used against him, though it runs the risk of you absorbing shotgun bullets or his rockets, so watch out.

Gallery[]

Etymology[]

The name Nocturne refers to a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night.

Trivia[]

If you haven't faced him in the Arena, and you defeat him in the mission, he will be removed from the Arena rankings.