Arrancar Information

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The Arrancar Race

Arrancar: An Arrancar (破面 (アランカル), arankaru; Spanish for "To Tear Off", Japanese for "Ripped Mask") Arrancar are the result of Hollows removing their masks. However, an average Hollow removing their mask would not be a problem for the Gotei 13. To hold their own against the Gotei 13 the ones removing their masks would need to be Menos or stronger.The Generic term for an Arrancar is Shinigami-Hollow Hybrid.

The Hollow Evolution

The Menos Classifications: Menos are created when the void within an ordinary Hollow's heart becomes so substantial that Human souls are incapable of sustaining it, at which point it begins devouring fellow Hollows. These cannibal Hollows are attracted to one another, and a mass inter-devouring follows, resulting in a Gillian. Following this transformation, the Gillian can evolve twice more, first into an Adjuchas and finally into a Vasto Lorde, provided certain conditions are met. Menos evolution is not only contingent upon the Menos eating other Hollows, but also upon the Menos' ability to avoid being eaten. If another Hollow succeeds in devouring even a part of their body, evolution becomes impossible for the one which was wounded this way. Menos-class Hollows are considered so dangerous that Soul Society sends only highly trained Shinigami teams to handle them. These incursions seem to be rare, however, as Menos rarely leave Hueco Mundo unless attracted by large sources of spiritual power or encouraged to by other forces. There are three categories of Menos, the first is Gillian, the second Adjuchas, and lastly Vasto Lorde.

Gillian (最下大虚 (ギリアン), girian; Japanese for "Lowest Great Hollow"), also called Menos Grande (大虚 (メノスグランデ), menosu gurande; Spanish for "Less Big" or "Big Minus", Japanese for "Great Hollow") are the first and weakest of all Menos. In human terms they would be considered foot soldiers. There are many of them and they all look alike. In Soul Society, they are the "Menos" that are generally referred to in textbooks. Gillians are huge, but they are slow and have beast-like intellect. Any Captain would be able to destroy them with ease.

Adjuchas (中級大虚 (アジューカス), ajūkasu; Japanese for "Intermediate Great Hollow") are the second classification of Menos. They are smaller than Gillians and far fewer in number. However, they're much smarter and stronger than Gillians. They're often the ones who lead Gillians into battle. Adjuchas are commonly solitary creatures rarely joining into groups. They are powerful enough to challenge a captain of the Gotei 13.

Vasto Lorde (最上大虚 (ヴァストローデ), vasuto rōde; Japanese for "Highest Great Hollow") are the third classification of Menos and the highest level of evolution. They are extremely small Hollows, roughly the same size as humans and are extremely rare in number. It is said that you could count their entire number within Hueco Mundo with only the fingers of your hand. The Vasto Lordes' combat capabilities are above that of the captains of the Gotei 13. This is not always the case, as there are Captains whose combat capabilities outshines that of a Vasto Lorde.

Arrancar Physiology: The Arrancar race also shares the same make up as a Shinigami. Their Chain of fate is located in the same area as where a Shinigami's chain of fate would be located. {Uryū Ishida theorized Arrancar share not only the powers of Shinigami, but also their anatomy. During his battle with Cirucci Sanderwicci he aimed for the area where the Chain of Fate would be located, and upon striking it Cirucci immediately lost not only her release form and mask fragment, but seemingly all traces of her former power.}

Zanpakutō: The Arrancar seal the nuclei of their abilities within the form of a sword. It is entirely different from what Shinigami use. When they release their Zanpakutōs' seals they unleash their true power and their true form.The combat efficiency of an Arrancar with a released Zanpakutō is increased several times over. Therefore, an Arrancar's release of their Zanpakutō is merely a temporary restoration to their former selves, granting them any powers their Hollow form possesses. The act of release is called Resurrección (Spanish for "Resurrection"), which is activated with a command phrase followed by the name of the sword. An Espada's Resurrección is nothing like that of a normal Arrancar.

The Arrancar Powers

Bala (虚弾 (バラ), bara; Spanish for "Bullet," Japanese for "Hollow Bullet") Bala is an Arrancar alternative to Cero. The technique hardens the user's Spiritual Pressure and fires it like a bullet. Although it is weaker than a normal Cero, it moves about twenty times faster and can be fired at a much higher rate, but the damage is much the same. Stronger Arrancar can also fire a more powerful Bala, while retaining its twenty-fold speed.

Note: The Bala Technique can be used 15 times before a cool down of three posts.

Cero (虚閃 (セロ), sero; Spanish for "Zero," Japanese for "Hollow Flash," "Doom Blast" in the Viz translation) are high-powered energy blasts that can be fired from various body parts, such as mouth, tongue, hand or fingers. Only Gillians, Adjuchas, Arrancar, and the Visored have so far been shown to use Cero attacks, and it appears that stronger entities can use it more efficiently. Various Arrancar and Hollow characters display variants of the technique, such as the Espada-exclusive Gran Rey Cero, the Cero Oscuras.

Garganta (黒腔 (ガルガンタ), garuganta; Spanish for "Throat," Japanese for "Black Cavity") is how Arrancar and Menos-class Hollows move to and from Hueco Mundo. It literally tears open the dimensional fabric separating the worlds, revealing a tunnel of whirling, torrential energy that must be focused and solidified to create a discernible pathway.

Hierro (鋼皮 (イエロ), iero; Spanish for "Iron," Japanese for "Steel Skin") refers to the hardened skin of the Arrancar, which is a result of their compressed spiritual power. While their skin is strong enough to block even released Zanpakutō bare-handed, it is by no means impenetrable. Stronger Arrancar generally have proportionally stronger skin than usual.

Negación (反膜 (ネガシオン), negashion; Spanish for "Negation," Japanese for "Anti-Membrane") are energy fields are used to rescue fellow Hollows. Only the Gillian-class Menos have shown the ability to use it. Negación fields surround a target in a square beam of light that isolates the target from the dimension they are currently in, making it impossible to harm them. The field then pulls the target towards the Menos that created the field. Espada have a special cube-shaped device called Caja Negación (反膜の匪 (カハ・ネガシオン), kaha negashion; Spanish for "Negation Box," Japanese for "Anti-Membrane of Negation") meant to simulate Negación fields, which are used to punish their subordinates if necessary. The cube, when used on a subject, traps them in an alternate dimension from which there is no escape; however, this assumes it is being used as intended. More powerful Arrancar, namely the Espada themselves, can escape given enough time.

Pesquisa (探査回路 (ペスキサ), pesukisa; Spanish for "Inquiry," Japanese for "Probe Circuit") is the Arrancar equivalent of the Shinigami ability to sense Spiritual Pressure. It functions very similarly to sonar.

Resurrección (帰刃 (レスレクシオン), resurekushion; Spanish for "Resurrection," Japanese for "Returning Blade") Most Arrancar have the ability to seal their power within a Zanpakutō. Upon releasing their Zanpakutō, they gain all of their former unique Hollow abilities back, essentially 'resurrecting' their old selves. When using this ability, they essentially combine their human form and their Hollow form, incidentally increasing their power considerably. As another note, when an Arrancar uses his or her Resurrección, it heals all minor wounds.

Sonído (響転 (ソニード), sonīdo; Spanish for "Sound," Japanese for "Sound Ceremony") is the Arrancar equivalent of the Shinigami Flash Steps and the Quincy Hirenkyaku; it allows the user to travel at incredibly high speeds for short distances. Use of Sonído is punctuated by a brief static sound, in contrast to the "swish" sound caused by Flash Steps.

Gran Rey Cero - (王虚の閃光 (グラン・レイ・セロ), guran rei sero; Spanish for "Grand King Zero", Japanese for "Royal Hollow Flash") is a Cero that only Espada are capable of using. It is performed by mixing an Espada's own blood with the Cero. The result is a Cero with a much greater attack power and speed as well as a change of color unique to the Espada. It is also many times more powerful than a normal Cero, capable of disturbing the fabric of space, it also seems to spin like a razor upon release as it compresses and decompresses due to the sheer speed and raw power.

Cero Oscuras - (黒虚閃 (セロ・オスキュラス), sero osukyurasu; Spanish for "Dark Zero," Japanese for "Black Hollow Flash") or more grammatically correct Cero Oscuro, is a black Cero which the strongest of the Espada can use in their Resurrección form. It covers any exposed light into pitch darkness. The Cero Oscuras' range is vast, and its attack power is massive. It is strong enough to destroy half of the dome over Las Noches. The superior Cero Oscuras is far greater than an average Cero.

The State of Hueco Mundo:

The Hollow race are currently without any form of organization what so ever. Instead, there are 7 noticeably powerful Arrancar/Hollows, said to be of Vasto Lorde level. These Vasto Lorde Hollows are currently the War Lords of Hueco Mundo, each fighting to gain control of the lands. These powerful beings can't seem to find a solution to their own problems. Hollows from the four corners of Hueco Mundo join the army of those they deem worthy enough to follow and serve. The seven battling powers are on a conquest of their home land. And who knows where that might take them. As of now the realms are currently safe from their internal quarrels, but who knows when it will boil over and begin to affect the likes of the Humans, Shinigami and Quincy?

The Gotei forces are very much aware of the current war, and are also expecting it to boil over into their homeland. But of course the World of the Living proves to be the weakest link, and so it always remain under the protection of the Gotei. Despite all this war and strife which is to the benefit of the Shinigami and especially the Quincy race. The Gotei are also fearful of the prospect of unity among the Hollow race. Because a united band of Vasto Lorde Hollows could threaten to bring the realms to ruin, and upset the balance that is so difficult to maintain. For now, the Hollows have within their own hands the future of their race. The Hollows have proven themselves to be powerful adversaries, for just about every spiritually aware being. At present, they seem to have the edge over the Shinigami, Quincy and Humans.

They are violent creatures, and they are to be feared. But even more frightening than their feral nature, is the fact that they have begun to regain some form of intelligence. The stripping, tearing or ripping off of their masks, have proven itself to be a next step in their evolution. And each day more and more Hollows seem to be doing this, but they often seem to vary in strength. One can only imagine just what will become of the world, should they ever group together and decide to wage war against their mortal enemies.

Hollow Kings & Queens:

Arrancar/Hollow/Vasto Lorde

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4th King:
Name: Mu
Aspect of Death: Longing

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6th King:
Name: Desmond Irich
Aspect of Death: Vengeance

7th King:
Name: -------
Aspect of Death: N/A

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Sonido

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Reiatsu

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Reiatsu

-Level 1 –The required amount of reiatsu to remove ones mask. This level allows for the basis of reiatsu, air walking to basic cero. Comparable to a Adjuchas level hollow. Easily detectable to those above you, no real control of ones reiatsu levels. No use of Pesquisa Cost - 300 Experience
Reiatsu Level - 600
-Level 2 – This is the required amount of reiatsu needed to use pesquisa. Comparable to a fraccion level hollow. Hard to detect to those below you, but no so much that you are untraceable, as the finite controls over hiding ones reiatsu are not yet mastered. At this level able to use Bala. Cost - 500 Experience
Reiatsu Level - 900
-Level 3 – The Espada Level, enough to bring any level 1 to their knees. This is what separates the boys from the men, espada from adjuchas. Undetectable to level 1, and hard to detect to level 2. Finite controls over ones reiatsu allow for suppression of it to a point of near non-existence. Cost - 700 Experience
Reiatsu Level - 1,300

Specialists-
-Gonzui – Level 1 - Once an Arrancar defeats their opponent(s) in battle, they may use this skill to suck the soul of the dead defeated opponent(s) and consume the soul. Depending on the level of the opponent(s), can cause different side effects on the Arrancar using this skill. Cost - 250 Experience
May eat up to 300 Reiatsu (Link off too Absorption Racial Abilities)
-Gonzui – Level 2 - Once an Arrancar defeats their opponent(s) in battle, they may use this skill to suck the soul of the dead defeated opponent(s) and consume the soul. Depending on the level of the opponent(s), can cause different side effects on the Arrancar using this skill. Here is the levels and their side effects. These effects do not stack and end once used. Cost - 500 Experience
May eat up too 500 Reiatsu (Link off to Absorption Racial Abilities)
-Negacion – The Arrancar will command a batch of many Menos Grande from the world of Hueco Mundo to save him or herself in other places in the worlds instantly. During this time, when the light shines down on their homed targets. Must be present in said dimension, as the menos hone in on you, engulfing you and your comrades in light. Cost - 150 Experience
-Gargantua Screens -A visual broadcast similar to a television screen, created by using individual Garganta portals. Able to view and monitor parts of the dimension one is located, allowing the user to gleam fights, witness powers, and report findings. Cost - 250 Experience
-Immense Spiritual Power – Visible Energy surrounds the user, taking a certain hue, it also comes with a form, like cat or skull. Knocks out anyone who is level one, and brings level 2 to there knees. [Reiatsu, Instant] Cost - 1000 Experience
Reiatsu Level - 1,700

Hierro

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Cero/Bala

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Cero/Bala

-Level 1 – The very basic cero knowledge and formation. As a standard energy blast, it consists of firing a powerful blast of concentrated spiritual energy at the target. While in most cases it is fired from the mouth, some Arrancar and Visored are capable of firing Cero from their hands, fingers and other parts of their bodies. There Cero is around a level 34 kidou, and there bala is level 15 kidou. Cost - 300 Experience
Reiatsu reduction for cero/bala - 15%
-Level 2 – Advance knowledge in cero and bala formation. Uses less energy, and increases the amount capable of being fired. Cero strength is 54 in kidou standards, and bala is around 32 in kidou standards. Cost - 500 Experience
Reiatsu reduction for cero/bala - 25%
-Level 3 – Those truly to be feared for their mastery in cero and bala arts. There cero is now strong enough to have its own color, and they can use the extremely powerful and unique cero/bala moves. Cero strength is around 65 in kidou standards, with bala being around 45 in kidou standards. Cost - 700 Experience
Reiatsu reduction for cero/bala - 35%

Specialists-
-Cero Cortando – Arrancars may charge their Cero using their sword or weapon, and being able to fire it in a very wide ranging form, following the arc of the sword or weapon's swing. Must be a level 2 to obtain. Lasts for 6 posts, equal in strength to your basic cero level. Cost - 200 Experience
Reiatsu cost - 70
-Gran Ray Cero – It is also many times more powerful than a normal Cero, capable of disturbing the fabric of space, it also seems to spin like a razor upon release as it compresses and decompresses due to the sheer speed and raw power. Must be a level 2 to obtain. Has roughly the strength of kidou 86. Cost - 300 Experience
Reiatsu cost - 150
-Cero Oscuras - The Cero Oscuras' range is vast, and its attack power is massive. It is powerful enough to shatter a vizard’s entire hollow mask and critically injure them in the process. It is strong enough to destroy half of the dome over Las Noches. The superior Cero Oscuras is far greater than an average Cero. Only those of level 3 can possess such a powerful technique. Has roughly the strength of kidou 96. Cost - 300 Experience
Reiatsu cost - 200
-Cero Doble – A variation of Cero, that works by swallowing an opponent's Cero and returning it back to the user along with their own Cero, making it more powerful. Depending on one's level does the effectiveness work. A level 1 can eat any basic cero and return it, a level two the same, only for level two, plus they can eat any custom cero and return it of a level one. A level 3 the same, only for level three, plus they can eat any custom cero and return it of a level two, and eat and return a GRC of a level two. CO is not returnable. Cost - 200 Experience
Reiatsu cost - Must match cero cost of original cero
-Cero Metralleta– Perhaps the most deadly, and sinister in the cero family. While not as powerful as say, CO or GRC, its numerous projectiles can cause major concern. The user is able to fire a barrage of Cero at their opponent. It fires roughly 50 basic cero’s, each with the strength mentioned in one's basic cero. Due to the extreme nature of this technique, one can use it once before a entire turn of nothing. Must have purchased all cero variations. Cost - 350 Experience
Reiatsu cost - 250
-Bala Barrage– Firing off about 50 bala’s at an opponent, this technique can cause serious pain to an individual. Must be a level two to purchase Cost - 150 Experience

Reiatsu cost - 10 for each bala (bala's are at level 1 strength due to sheer amount)

Resurreccion

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Resurrección

-Level 1 – A Resurrección restores an Arrancar to its "true" form, resulting in significantly various increases in speed, strength, stamina, durability and spiritual power, as well as allowing access to both more powerful variations of previous techniques and completely new abilities. Roughly a numeros in terms of Resurrección prowess. Grants one extra technique to your resurrección Cost - 300 Experience
Starts off with 3 techniques
-Level 2 – Those of this level are highly skilled. LT level, an expert swordsman is highly skilled using their Zanpakutō while sealed or in its released/Resurrected state. They are not as skilled or efficient as a master swordsman would be. However, it would be fatal to ever underestimate their sword/weaponry wielding skills. The speed at which an expert swordsman can strike will be noticeably slower compared to that of a master swordsman.. Can coat your sword in reiyoku to increase its cutting power so it can match a level 1 shikai. Grants two additional techniques to your resurrección Cost - 500 Experience
Starts off with 4 techniques
-Level 3 – They fight with a true instinct, having trained their body for this specific purpose. Arrancars of this level are just as efficient with their Zanapakuto as any other. The different variation of their sealed weapons doesn’t seem to affect their ability as a swordsman at all. This means, even with an Axe and spear and other weapons, an Arrancar will be on par with other master swordsmen. Espada level, when coating their weapon, it can match a level 2's bankai. Grants three additional techniques to your resurrección. Cost - 700 Experience
Starts off with 6 techniques

Specialists-
-Segunda Etapa – Upon knowledge, this release is unknown to any being who is outside the circle of the Espada. It is a very well kept secret and a last resort for those Arrancars who have obtained its power. Its potential is stronger than a Bankai pending on the person using it. Though with a great divinity boost, there is a great sacrifice. Cost - 1000 Experience
-Increase Counter - You may gain more counters per 2 missions completed and paying 75 Soul Points per 1 Counter Slot. Cost - 75 Experience

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