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The "Mark | {{Hatnote|See [[Konoko's outfits]] for a list of all her attire in-game, and [[Konoko's gun]] for an examination of variations in her weapon.}} | ||
Here we attempt to reconstruct the stages of evolution which Konoko's armor went through. The "Mark ''N''" terminology is unique to this article. Feel free to adjust, expand or redefine. | |||
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==Mark Zero== | ==Mark Zero== | ||
[[Image:Early Konoko model.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Early (earliest?) game model of Konoko]] | [[Image:Early Konoko model.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Early (earliest?) game model of Konoko]] | ||
Barely "armored" or TCTF-affiliated at all, the 3D model shown on the right still looks like Bungie's first attempt at a "uniform" that Konoko would wear in battle. | |||
Concept art of this design can be seen near the end of the 1998 trailer of Oni, as it flashes by at about 1:44-1:45 (huge thanks to [[User:Paradox-01|Paradox-01]] for the reconstruction effort). | Concept art of this design can be seen near the end of the 1998 trailer of Oni, as it flashes by at about 1:44-1:45 (huge thanks to [[User:Paradox-01|Paradox-01]] for the reconstruction effort). | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px class=center> | ||
Lost Konoko - Jacket.jpg | Lost Konoko - Jacket.jpg|Paradox's reconstruction | ||
Paradox - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png | Paradox - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png|Paradox's imagination | ||
Geyser - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png | Geyser - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png|geyser's imagination | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Despite the coarse detail of the video, as well as some minor discrepancies, this is clearly the same design: | Despite the coarse detail of the video, as well as some minor discrepancies, this is clearly the same design: | ||
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*the concept art's jacket seems to have some sort of "extension" attached, and | *the concept art's jacket seems to have some sort of "extension" attached, and | ||
*the lowermost section of the boots is much more detailed in the concept art. | *the lowermost section of the boots is much more detailed in the concept art. | ||
Just as the exposed belly and cleavage (fully in line with the late-1990s trend towards skimpy action heroines), the armor elements or Mark Zero are fairly generic overall, and were replaced with more unique-looking design starting with Mark I. | Just as the exposed belly and cleavage (fully in line with the late-1990s trend towards skimpy action heroines), the armor elements or Mark Zero are fairly generic overall, and were replaced with more unique-looking design starting with Mark I. | ||
One feature stands out, though: <u>the jacket</u>. Casually thrown over a skin-tight uniform, it is strongly reminiscent of Motoko Kusanagi from [[Ghost in the Shell]] (a ''major'' influence for Oni; no pun intended).<ref>As far as jackets go, Armitage III comes to mind as well, but Armitage's jacket is bundled with other skimpy clothing, whereas Motoko sports a more unique jacket-catsuit combination. Not sure which of the two "Mark Zero" is leaning towards the most.</ref> | |||
It is interesting how the jacket apparently survived the purge and ended up ([[:Image:Konoko Leather Render.jpg|with somewhat longer sleeves]]) in Konoko's in-game wardrobe, as well as in [[:Image:Biker Konoko.jpg|this promo art]]. | |||
==Mark I== | ==Mark I== | ||
[[Image:Early Konoko 1.jpg|thumb|right|150px]] | [[Image:Early Konoko 1 color.jpg|thumb|right|150px]] | ||
Like Mark Zero, this outfit is barely armored or TCTF-affiliated, but it is a clear precursor of the TCTF uniform as we know it. | Like Mark Zero, this outfit is barely armored or TCTF-affiliated, but it is a clear precursor of the TCTF uniform as we know it. | ||
;Wrist | ;Midriff | ||
: | :The bare midriff continues on from Mark Zero. | ||
;Wrist, collarbone, neck and shoulder guards | |||
:These are already the same armor pieces as in Mark II-IV: the orange inlays (a recurrent element of TCTF uniforms) make their appearance here, as well as the "domino" perforation on the wrist guard. | |||
;Fingerless glove design | ;Fingerless glove design | ||
:Ever since this iteration, Konoko's gloves have had a distinctive two-color design where the darker color only covers the middle and ring fingers but leaves the index, thumb and pinky "bare".<ref>The only iteration that didn't feature the "fingerless color scheme" seems to be the greatly simplified AIC intro version (Mark V).</ref> The actual "fingerlessness" is a separate aspect of the gloves: | :Ever since this iteration, Konoko's gloves have had a distinctive two-color design where the darker color only covers the middle and ring fingers but leaves the index, thumb and pinky "bare".<ref>The only iteration that didn't feature the "fingerless color scheme" seems to be the greatly simplified AIC intro version (Mark V).</ref> The actual "fingerlessness" is a separate aspect of the gloves: in Mark I and the final versions of the outfit (Mark VI and Mark VII), all the fingers are actually fingerless, whereas for Mark II all the fingers are clothed. | ||
;Armored garters | ;Armored garters | ||
: | :In this version we are already seeing the metal bands that TCTF Konoko wears around her thighs for some reason. | ||
:Unlike the other impractical details (straps/belt sticking out sideways, total lack of torso armor, gloves that are fingerless except for the index), the garters will become a persistent feature of Konoko's TCTF outfit, appearing in practically every iteration.<ref>Again, the only version of Konoko's outfit that doesn't have the metal garters is the greatly simplified Mark V (AIC intro).</ref> | :Unlike the other impractical details (straps/belt sticking out sideways, total lack of torso armor, gloves that are fingerless except for the index), the garters will become a persistent feature of Konoko's TCTF outfit, appearing in practically every iteration.<ref>Again, the only version of Konoko's outfit that doesn't have the metal garters is the greatly simplified Mark V (AIC intro).</ref> | ||
==Mark II== | ==Mark II== | ||
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==Mark IV== | ==Mark IV== | ||
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<gallery mode=nolines class=right widths=250 perrow=1> | |||
1998 trailer 28.png | |||
1998 trailer 29.png|Not such an early model, it would seem (the armor is final, except for the bare midriff). | |||
</gallery></div> | |||
Featured in the 1998 trailer (as a 3D model), this uniform is practically the same as the final game model (that is, Mark VII), except that the "bare midriff" <strike>rears its ugly head</strike> flashes its pretty self one last time.<ref>Of course it is only Konoko's TCTF outfit that gets covered up in the midsection area following Mark IV. In-game, Konoko will still have three outfits out of seven featuring a bare midriff (casual clothes).</ref> | Featured in the 1998 trailer (as a 3D model), this uniform is practically the same as the final game model (that is, Mark VII), except that the "bare midriff" <strike>rears its ugly head</strike> flashes its pretty self one last time.<ref>Of course it is only Konoko's TCTF outfit that gets covered up in the midsection area following Mark IV. In-game, Konoko will still have three outfits out of seven featuring a bare midriff (casual clothes).</ref> | ||
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To be completely fair, the trailer is rather fast-paced and the resolution is poor, so it's hard to tell if there are other differences between Mark IV and Mark VII, apart from the naked belly. | To be completely fair, the trailer is rather fast-paced and the resolution is poor, so it's hard to tell if there are other differences between Mark IV and Mark VII, apart from the naked belly. | ||
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==Mark V== | ==Mark V== | ||
Used exclusively in the AIC anime intro, this version doesn't seem related to any other armor design and comes across as greatly simplified: | Used exclusively in the AIC anime intro, this version doesn't seem related to any other armor design and comes across as greatly simplified: | ||
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==Mark VII== | ==Mark VII== | ||
[[Image:Konoko Character Guide.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:Konoko Character Guide.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Character reference plate for the Mark VII armor iteration (grayscale, unfortunately)]] | ||
This is the final iteration drawn by Lorraine, referenced in the "How To Draw Konoko?" tutorial (shown on the right). | This is the final iteration drawn by Lorraine, referenced in the "How To Draw Konoko?" tutorial (shown on the right). | ||
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==Mark VIII== | ==Mark VIII== | ||
This is an unofficial iteration by community member Leucha, contributed to the community as a 3D model. | [[Image:Leucha - Konoko HD Armor.jpg|right|250px]] | ||
This is an unofficial iteration by community member Leucha, contributed to the community as a 3D model and turned into [http://mods.oni2.net/node/147 this AE mod]. | |||
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==Mark IX== | ==Mark IX== | ||
[[Image:Flamm3d - Cover-style pose.jpg|right|250px]] | |||
This was made by Russian designer Marat Latypov, in the form of a 3D model, for ArtStation's Retrogasm contest. | This was made by Russian designer Marat Latypov, in the form of a 3D model, for ArtStation's Retrogasm contest. | ||
Unlike Leucha's model, it is not available for use by the community (author's rules for contest entries). | Unlike Leucha's model, it is <u>not</u> available for use by the community (author's rules for contest entries). | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Oni history]] | [[Category:Oni history]][[Category:Konoko]] | ||
[[Category:Konoko]] | |||