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Desaix
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Desaix (pronounced /dəˈseɪ/[key][1]; Japanese: ドゼー Dozer) is a baron and boss in Fire Emblem Gaiden. He is a major antagonist throughout the first half of Gaiden's plot.
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Role
He is responsible for the death of the Zofian royal family, sans Celica. He also framed Mycen for the murder of the royal family.
Desaix appears as a boss twice in Gaiden. In his first appearance, in chapter 1, he isn't really intended to be defeated, though it is possible to beat him if the player levels up their units on monster encounters. In the second encounter, in chapter 3, he is a normal fight.
Somewhat curiously, he is implied to know Alm's identity as Rudolf's son,[2] though how he would come upon this knowledge is unknown.
Boss data
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Role
Boss data
Personality and character
Desaix seems to be willing to do anything for power, as he killed the entire Zofian royal family aside from Celica, and allies with Rigel despite that breaking a millennium-old pact made by the gods.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Worms of the rebel forces! You think you can defeat me? Slayder, command the cavalry to scatter those bastards! | ” | — Desaix, in act 1 |
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“ | Could it be this is all you’ve got…? However, I, Desaix, won’t be defeated so easily! | ” | — Desaix, in act 3 |
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Death quotes
“ | Hehehe... Foolish bastards. What you just defeated was Lord Desaix's double. Lord Desaix has already returned to his own lands. I’ll pay you back in full for this someday. Until next time!! | ” | — 'Desaix', appears if Desaix is 'killed' in act 1. |
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“ | Gr... Mycen, the bastard! Is he planning to sell out Zofia to Rudolf's -- the little brat -- ? That fucking traitor!! | ” | — Desaix, act 3 |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Gaiden (manga)
As the Gaiden manga skips the majority of chapters one and two, Desaix's first appearance in-person in the manga is at his fortress. Desaix plans to execute Mathilda, a Zofian knight with connections to the Deliverance, as an example.
Alm rushes to her aid and to defeat Desaix. During the battle Desaix lands a fatal blow on Kliff, enraging Alm. Initally, Desaix laughs off Alm's attacks, claiming that his armor has been made impenetrable by Duma. Alm, despite shattering his sword on Desaix's armor, is not daunted, and uses his broken sword to gouge out Desaix's eye.
Defeated, Desaix quickly changes his story, saying his armor had been cursed by Duma, and caused him to commit despicable acts. He thanks Alm for freeing him from the curse. Alm asks Clive what they should do with Desaix, and Clive says the answer is clear; but since Alm is the leader of the Deliverance, he should officially pass judgement. Alm sentences the traitor Desaix to death, and Desaix is executed.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Desaix |
Possibly from Louis Desaix, a French general during the French Revolution. |
English (unofficial) |
Dozer |
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Spanish (Latin America) |
Desaix |
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French (Canada) |
Desaix |
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German |
Desaix |
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Gallery
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References
- ↑ Shadows of Valentia dialogue
- ↑ "Gr... Mycen, the bastard! Is he planning to sell out Zofia to
Rudolf's -- the little brat -- ?
That fucking traitor!!" — Desaix, Fire Emblem Gaiden
This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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