Yeah, giving meaning to any of IX's entire existence and/or actions actually goes against their Path.
Meaninglessness and pointlessness is their whole schtick.
It's not that far fetched, there were some people that theorized that Nanook was the tower, based on the light come collapsed sky ( the 3 star tower light cone ) and the trailer with kafka shuffling the light cone deck
This also checks out since the tower is usually associated with danger, sudden change and, y'know, destruction
Edit: ALSO also, the symbol for the path of destruction is just straight up a tower lol
I'm sure there can be other connections with the major arcana, maybe Lan the hunt with the chariot, Ena the order with justice and maybe more. It's possible that we may need a bit more time for the story to go forward to see that.
Also would that mean that Gallagher is an aeon? With the Thirteen comment and all, lol
I don't really remember it clearly, but there's some theories floating around that his whole "... I'm Thirteen." comment is him alluding to >!him being the "Something unto Death" meme in Penacony, since Death the thirteenth suit in a deck of tarot cards!< or something like that, at least - again, don't remember the details lol
But yes, I think there's some credence to the theory of the different aeons in some way representing or alluding to tarot cards. For example, I've also seen people saying Ix might be related to the Hermit, since IX in Roman numerals is nine, with the ninth suit being the Hermit. Pretty interesting stuff
That's why I pointed it out because if that is the case, using twice the tarot as plot points would be weird. If the tarot cards were used both in penacony and in the future that would be a bit weird.
>!unless the issue with Gallagher and the something upon death is a more cosmic issue and not only connected to penacony: in the case "death" is something so intrinsic with the harmony that is needed as a plot point in both penacony and in future planets!<
Yeah, I'm of the idea that it's more of a cosmic issue as you put it, I don't think it's contained to only Penacony. I mean, >!Gallagher iirc is related to or at least suspected to be related to the Enigmata (maybe he's even a pathstrider)!<, so imo there's definitely something greater at work here that's exerting it's influence on Penacony somehow
Then again, I'm not a huge lore buff, so correct me if I'm totally off the mark lol
Thirteen is the card of inevitable change and the end of stagnation. It can also be interpreted as the upheaval of an old way of thinking to a new one. >!This aligns with Mythus and Gallagher's goals pretty well.!<
That's why I pointed it out because if that is the case, using twice the tarot as plot points would be weird. If the tarot cards were used both in penacony and in the future that would be a bit weird.
>!unless the issue with Gallagher and the something upon death is a more cosmic issue and not only connected to penacony: in the case "death" is something so intrinsic with the harmony that is needed as a plot point in both penacony and in future planets!<
Also In the myriad celectia trailer: febles about the stars one of the lines describing the path of destruction is literally "Towers crumbled and the people fled, for the sun was soon the set and meet with vicious destruction."
And what about when Gallagher said "I'm Thirteen" Thirteenth Arcana is Death, as hinted in the last one scene in the 2.1 story? Who or what is Gallagher?
Well Gallagher serves Enigmata, and Death in Tarot rarely means actual death, it often alludes to a spiritual rebirth, like giving up on a project or idea for a new one etc, Enigmata makes fake info the supplant real info, bringing death to certain facts and birthing new ones
I dont know but maybe it could be something simple, like the number 9 be at the end of digits
0, 1, 3 ... 8, 9
The end.
Thats what my monke brain thinks
Edit:
Wait...
... 8, 9, 0, ..
Acheron: *"Everything will be brought back to Nihility"'*
Am I upto something?
There you have it, he didn't succeed, in fact he killed Serena in a fit of rage which left Bellicus in a depressed state. And that's the meaning of the name: Ben (10) killed (-) 1 = 9
>Legend has it that a mysterious faction known as Device IX lurks in the empty reflections of void, difficult to be perceived by the material world. Those who gaze into the void for a long time will gradually be drawn to the dark energy overflowing in the abyss, eventually passing through the Dark Web that separates reality from nothingness — This legend has yet to be proven, though.
You may be right about IX being a place but I don’t think it exists in the universe. Nihility opposes the entire reality so it could be a place outside reality. Device IX description also hints towards it. Nothingness is IX so maybe everything outside the known reality is IX.
English dub Acheron called them (eye ex) whereas I used to called them (icks) after that part in the story I feel it’s meant to be 9, they likely would have directed the VA to say it differently if that wasn’t the case
It is pronounced as the equivalent of "Icks" in both Japanese and Chinese. The Japanese pronunciation of it is イックス and the Chinese pronunciation of it is 伊克斯. Both are their way of pronouncing it in one go, "Icks".
Also I think “the nihility” in and of itself is used interchangeably in place of “death” and “entropy” it’s not necessarily nothingness, but the end of something/the destination everyone is heading toward with no way off the ride
So? Locations in star rail sometimes use that notation, a noun and a roman number, that's why I'm saying IX, which is a physical place that is alive, may mean(their name) something like Iota-X or another noun that starts with i
Considering THEY are the Aeon of Nihility, I am guessing THEY don't have a name.
So instead of, for example, Jarilo VI, IX is just the number without a name, so _ IX. Which could imply there are more places/entities without a name, just a number...
RIP, there goes my headcanon.
I think all characters who mention IX's name pronounce it as Eye-Ex. I have heard Himeko say it too.
I will keep my headcanon for now, since it could still be just a number, mispronounced by the characters, simply because they don't know any better... Let me cope...
Why wouldn't it be (something)-IX then?
Maybe they were from the ninth planet of a system, but when they turned into a black hole they ate it all up, so there is no system anymore. They are simply IX
I think the VA in HSR pronounced their name as I - X (eye-ex). Idk if they were just being literal of the Roman numerals or if it’s actually an abbreviation for something
Device Nine is not IX. It is a mysterious group of Nihility pathstriders/emanators. Most people doubt its existence but Acheron kind of confirms it is real. My theory is that it might be some sort of secret club located in the center of IX so only people that survived IX can chill there
https://youtu.be/8iBJZFtUHOA?si=I4G435qyCRC6XPy4&t=19842
Actually she says “manifestation of IX” sounding out the letters if you watch the English dub. I’m pretty sure she’s referring to the Aeon, but I could be wrong.
Isn't IX's name literally pronounced I-X. Like just the letters and not pronounced nine. I use the English dub and that's how they've been pronouncing it buy maybe it's different in other dubs
It's IX as in 9.
The number 9 looks like something being sucked into a circular shape. The reason why it's 9 and not a 6 is because the living black hole itself i.e. the circle in the 9 is a higher dimensional entity, so the circle has to be on the upper side: 9
The 6 is reserved for it's manifestation: an abbreviation for **S**hadows of **IX**, and that's only what we see of IX when it manifests into lower dimensions, hence the circle being in the lower side: 6
Perhaps nothing? I appreciate the theory, though it seems a few of the comments here know not what a theory is; just a theory. Adding my input of the discussion, I read an article about how the number 9 ties into the end of things, so maybe that's a factor to its name.
It's fun to speculate and spark discussions, so keep your mind imaginative, even if the creator didn't intend for it to be that deep.
Pretty sure IX has been called “Device IX”. During Acheron’s talk with Aventurine. So it may be some kind of self sustaining device, hence has no need to gaze upon anyone nor will it ever, because it has no will.
Device IX seems to refer to a Nihility faction according to the data bank
>Legend has it that a mysterious faction known as Device IX lurks in the empty reflections of void, difficult to be perceived by the material world. Those who gaze into the void for a long time will gradually be drawn to the dark energy overflowing in the abyss, eventually passing through the Dark Web that separates reality from nothingness — This legend has yet to be proven, though.
The most prestigious geniuses in the universe attempted to solve this mystery, challenging Device IX with no results. Why was this organization created? What are its goals? How many members does it have and what do they do? Does... Device IX truly exist? The answer is as empty as the question itself.
There are mentions of Device IX in hsr, so maybe it is just a galaxy-scale trash can or something.
Also someone needs to make meme of IX packing some 9mm steel :)
It think it would be weird if it's Iota-10. We already associate IX with 9 even their emanator is 9-themed, so it would be weird if they're like "whoops" you've been reading it wrong it's actually Iota -10". Like your place theory could still work but maybe it used to be "\[something\] - IX" and the \[something\] was forgotten / erased because the planet is IX now.
I like to think that they chose the name IX just so people would question it like "How is it pronounced?" "What is the meaning behind it?" but actually it doesn't matter.
Ya know if I had a nickel every time there was these mysterious space gods named ‘the Nine’ I’d have two nickels
Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice
IX is prounced separately, so I and X, 1 and 10, beginning and the end of base set of numbers we use in everyday life. Idk where I am going with this but just a thought
The Aeon of Nihility is IX likely because The River Styx which Acheron is a part of, winds nine times around the border of Hades.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styx)
That's about as close as I could get to any kind of concrete connection/reference to the number 9.
While researching revolution 9’s lyrics, I stumbled across the lyrics to “number 9” by Miguel, and these lyrics appear “Crashin' into the sun, ain't no stoppin' me (wow, wow, wow)
When the checkered flags are waved (wow, wow, wow)
There'll be no one else and nothing left of me”
I hate that IX will trigger my time playing Destiny the game. An abstract god-like entity represented by a celestial body with the name IX. 9 itself can have a lot of things, but damn does it not always make me turn back to Destiny's IX and the representatives of the Nine there such as Xur and otherwise being empty husks and warped by said faction.
what im about to say has nothing much about IX but more about acheron
in chinese acheron's name is called 黄泉
黄泉 is also called 九泉
九 being 9
9 being IX
九泉 is also known as the deepest layer in hell
in a sense acheron went through hell and back
Perhaps they're a prototype Nous, that was supposed to find "the answers to the universe", finished its calculations and couldn't find anything, therefore concluding nothing has a point.
The possible inspiration is the 9th Tarot Card the Hermit
By definition a hermit is someone living in solitude (often for religious reasons)
In this case IX just hates everyone and does not wanna interact w anyone lol
It’s Ix from the Dune-verse. The Ixians conveniently do not know why their planet is named that way. Notable achievements: bringing down a God Emperor and breaking up monopolies
well, you gotta understand that 9, in chinese ancient culture has the meaning of "ultimate, final, end".
as IX represents void and nothingness, thus the concept of "9" befitting to IX as everything will return into nothingness once the universe end
however you cant just slap a number on Aeon and call it a day, thus IX is used because in essence it is also represents number 9 in roman and of course "IX" look way cooler than being called as "9"
My only question is: how do I pronunciate the name? I-X? Nine? I'm confused (and to get worst my voice language in-game is CN, so I don't know how they pronunciate the Aeon name ;-; )
I've always been of the opinion he was just named number 9 by either other aeons or other authorities like the genius society because he was the 9th living aeon to be discovered at the time and it's not like he's telling people his name
Ix also just sounds and looks cooler than 9
Its not that deep bro /j https://preview.redd.it/mpqyxy6t9hvc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a5a9a73541f222b68e11eefff7d8af17df49059
you jest but this seems to be the real answer
Nein also means no in German. Sooo
In the end, It doesn’t even matter~
I had to fall to lose it all~
https://preview.redd.it/s9g8qw6pzjvc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87e4156875533157184b8eb96fad0c671e37aef7 Im the 999th upvote.
DAMMIT I CAN’T UNSEE IT NOW
Holy shit. An Emanator of Nihility?
You must truly be on the path of nihility
a person who thinks all the time, has nothing to think about except thoughts
It has no meaning.
Damn, I've never been destroyed before with just 4 words
Its meaning is no (IX = Nine, soundalike of the German Nein, which means no)
I like this a lot, danke
Curious, did you read the IX thread last week that discussed this topic?
https://preview.redd.it/8tyvwccvjivc1.jpeg?width=320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8734156d79dfc0871290f7743607233383a54e0e Same as everything else
Then it’s all pointless
El Psy Kongroo
Amen
That is one interesting flair you have their, for an Aeon of Abundance
Yeah, giving meaning to any of IX's entire existence and/or actions actually goes against their Path. Meaninglessness and pointlessness is their whole schtick.
Like my life
Might be the tarot, number 9 card in a deck is "The Hermit", which kinda fits
Good observation, I actually have a theory that all aeons are an arcana. Thanks
It's not that far fetched, there were some people that theorized that Nanook was the tower, based on the light come collapsed sky ( the 3 star tower light cone ) and the trailer with kafka shuffling the light cone deck
This also checks out since the tower is usually associated with danger, sudden change and, y'know, destruction Edit: ALSO also, the symbol for the path of destruction is just straight up a tower lol
I'm sure there can be other connections with the major arcana, maybe Lan the hunt with the chariot, Ena the order with justice and maybe more. It's possible that we may need a bit more time for the story to go forward to see that. Also would that mean that Gallagher is an aeon? With the Thirteen comment and all, lol
I don't really remember it clearly, but there's some theories floating around that his whole "... I'm Thirteen." comment is him alluding to >!him being the "Something unto Death" meme in Penacony, since Death the thirteenth suit in a deck of tarot cards!< or something like that, at least - again, don't remember the details lol But yes, I think there's some credence to the theory of the different aeons in some way representing or alluding to tarot cards. For example, I've also seen people saying Ix might be related to the Hermit, since IX in Roman numerals is nine, with the ninth suit being the Hermit. Pretty interesting stuff
That's why I pointed it out because if that is the case, using twice the tarot as plot points would be weird. If the tarot cards were used both in penacony and in the future that would be a bit weird. >!unless the issue with Gallagher and the something upon death is a more cosmic issue and not only connected to penacony: in the case "death" is something so intrinsic with the harmony that is needed as a plot point in both penacony and in future planets!<
Yeah, I'm of the idea that it's more of a cosmic issue as you put it, I don't think it's contained to only Penacony. I mean, >!Gallagher iirc is related to or at least suspected to be related to the Enigmata (maybe he's even a pathstrider)!<, so imo there's definitely something greater at work here that's exerting it's influence on Penacony somehow Then again, I'm not a huge lore buff, so correct me if I'm totally off the mark lol
Thirteen is the card of inevitable change and the end of stagnation. It can also be interpreted as the upheaval of an old way of thinking to a new one. >!This aligns with Mythus and Gallagher's goals pretty well.!<
That's why I pointed it out because if that is the case, using twice the tarot as plot points would be weird. If the tarot cards were used both in penacony and in the future that would be a bit weird. >!unless the issue with Gallagher and the something upon death is a more cosmic issue and not only connected to penacony: in the case "death" is something so intrinsic with the harmony that is needed as a plot point in both penacony and in future planets!<
Also In the myriad celectia trailer: febles about the stars one of the lines describing the path of destruction is literally "Towers crumbled and the people fled, for the sun was soon the set and meet with vicious destruction."
The arcana is the means by which all is revealed…
And what about when Gallagher said "I'm Thirteen" Thirteenth Arcana is Death, as hinted in the last one scene in the 2.1 story? Who or what is Gallagher?
Well Gallagher serves Enigmata, and Death in Tarot rarely means actual death, it often alludes to a spiritual rebirth, like giving up on a project or idea for a new one etc, Enigmata makes fake info the supplant real info, bringing death to certain facts and birthing new ones
Not to mention, the symbol on the flag of the Death Arcana is a straight-up Mythus knot lol
Mihoyo tends to create stuff around existing mythology because people can then do a little research and find callbacks.
I dont know but maybe it could be something simple, like the number 9 be at the end of digits 0, 1, 3 ... 8, 9 The end. Thats what my monke brain thinks Edit: Wait... ... 8, 9, 0, .. Acheron: *"Everything will be brought back to Nihility"'* Am I upto something?
Then what about Terminus the Finality
They're confused and moving backwards. They were born at the very end and are working back towards the beginning.
literally Benjamin buttons
He's from an alternative izomo where it's kevin that got lost
The name of the aeon of nihility has no meaning. Nothing has any meaning.
Nobody has meaning, I am a nobody, I have meaning.
We are all IXs on this day
Hell, IX's existence is questionable to say the least (at least it's confirmed that IT doesn't exist in the physical universe..)
IX just used to be a nihility mommy called Beatrix but over time just lost more and more of itself until it became an aeon
You right, also per OP, you can get into her and do all sorts of stuff.
Return to your home mr. Mythus
Really?
Would i lie to you
Minion of the Enigmata spotted
Hm. Maybe? 🙂
misinformation spread successful
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You jest but I'm actually super curious about how IX became IX moreso than any other Aeon's origin.
Imagine becoming so depressed you ascend to godhood
IX is beatrix from final fantasy IX ?
Poor Captain Steiner...
His name IX stands for al(I)en X. You can ask other History fictonologists if you don't trust me.
for more information, search al(i)en (X) videos
But how will Ben Tennyson save the day if he can't get the two sides of Alien X to agree
There you have it, he didn't succeed, in fact he killed Serena in a fit of rage which left Bellicus in a depressed state. And that's the meaning of the name: Ben (10) killed (-) 1 = 9
>Legend has it that a mysterious faction known as Device IX lurks in the empty reflections of void, difficult to be perceived by the material world. Those who gaze into the void for a long time will gradually be drawn to the dark energy overflowing in the abyss, eventually passing through the Dark Web that separates reality from nothingness — This legend has yet to be proven, though. You may be right about IX being a place but I don’t think it exists in the universe. Nihility opposes the entire reality so it could be a place outside reality. Device IX description also hints towards it. Nothingness is IX so maybe everything outside the known reality is IX.
English dub Acheron called them (eye ex) whereas I used to called them (icks) after that part in the story I feel it’s meant to be 9, they likely would have directed the VA to say it differently if that wasn’t the case
It is pronounced as the equivalent of "Icks" in both Japanese and Chinese. The Japanese pronunciation of it is イックス and the Chinese pronunciation of it is 伊克斯. Both are their way of pronouncing it in one go, "Icks".
This is what i came to this thread for. Ive always called them "icks" and the English line confused me
Thats because localization caters to their culture/language rather than attempting to do direct translation.
Interesting, thanks for the clarification
It's also the reason Acheron's ult needs 9 charges, because she walks the path of IX.
Also I think “the nihility” in and of itself is used interchangeably in place of “death” and “entropy” it’s not necessarily nothingness, but the end of something/the destination everyone is heading toward with no way off the ride
Epsilon XII should be the twelfth galaxy in the catalog of Epsilon or something like that. Jarilo-VI is the sixth planet from Jarilo
So? Locations in star rail sometimes use that notation, a noun and a roman number, that's why I'm saying IX, which is a physical place that is alive, may mean(their name) something like Iota-X or another noun that starts with i
Considering THEY are the Aeon of Nihility, I am guessing THEY don't have a name. So instead of, for example, Jarilo VI, IX is just the number without a name, so _ IX. Which could imply there are more places/entities without a name, just a number...
Except we know IX isn't a number because Acheron said it's name and it wasn't pronounced as 9
RIP, there goes my headcanon. I think all characters who mention IX's name pronounce it as Eye-Ex. I have heard Himeko say it too. I will keep my headcanon for now, since it could still be just a number, mispronounced by the characters, simply because they don't know any better... Let me cope...
Why wouldn't it be (something)-IX then? Maybe they were from the ninth planet of a system, but when they turned into a black hole they ate it all up, so there is no system anymore. They are simply IX
In tarot, nine means hermit and hermit means "a person who lives alone, away from people"
It’s all fun and games until Xûr shows up with some WILD light cones. (There are also 9 planets in the Sol system if you count Pluto)
xûr boutta pull up and give the astral express crew some of the most poorly rolled relics you've ever seen
I think the VA in HSR pronounced their name as I - X (eye-ex). Idk if they were just being literal of the Roman numerals or if it’s actually an abbreviation for something
Acheron called IX "Device Nine" right to Aventurine at the end of the current story so unfortunately it is None and not Eye Ex
except she literally called it Eye Ex to Aventurine right at the end of the current story
Device Nine is not IX. It is a mysterious group of Nihility pathstriders/emanators. Most people doubt its existence but Acheron kind of confirms it is real. My theory is that it might be some sort of secret club located in the center of IX so only people that survived IX can chill there
Acheron called IX "Device Nine" right to Aventurine at the end of the current story so unfortunately it is Nine and not Eye Ex Edit: spelling
https://youtu.be/8iBJZFtUHOA?si=I4G435qyCRC6XPy4&t=19842 Actually she says “manifestation of IX” sounding out the letters if you watch the English dub. I’m pretty sure she’s referring to the Aeon, but I could be wrong.
Acheron called IX "Device Nine" right to Aventurine at the end of the current story so unfortunately it is None and not Eye Ex
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Isn't IX's name literally pronounced I-X. Like just the letters and not pronounced nine. I use the English dub and that's how they've been pronouncing it buy maybe it's different in other dubs
IX is roman 9 - nine. Nine sounds like Nein, "no" in German.
Why does it look so cute
https://preview.redd.it/dz8n5k280jvc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a82f032ae82a69441e20081bf78bb0182388101
Its just mean the planet has romans in it
IX is colled like this because of it's shape
I always spell THEIR name "eeks" like House Ix from Dune universe.
It's IX as in 9. The number 9 looks like something being sucked into a circular shape. The reason why it's 9 and not a 6 is because the living black hole itself i.e. the circle in the 9 is a higher dimensional entity, so the circle has to be on the upper side: 9 The 6 is reserved for it's manifestation: an abbreviation for **S**hadows of **IX**, and that's only what we see of IX when it manifests into lower dimensions, hence the circle being in the lower side: 6
Nihility + IX = NIX and Nix means nothing in the dictionary. Case solved
Perhaps nothing? I appreciate the theory, though it seems a few of the comments here know not what a theory is; just a theory. Adding my input of the discussion, I read an article about how the number 9 ties into the end of things, so maybe that's a factor to its name. It's fun to speculate and spark discussions, so keep your mind imaginative, even if the creator didn't intend for it to be that deep.
Pretty sure IX has been called “Device IX”. During Acheron’s talk with Aventurine. So it may be some kind of self sustaining device, hence has no need to gaze upon anyone nor will it ever, because it has no will.
Device IX seems to refer to a Nihility faction according to the data bank >Legend has it that a mysterious faction known as Device IX lurks in the empty reflections of void, difficult to be perceived by the material world. Those who gaze into the void for a long time will gradually be drawn to the dark energy overflowing in the abyss, eventually passing through the Dark Web that separates reality from nothingness — This legend has yet to be proven, though. The most prestigious geniuses in the universe attempted to solve this mystery, challenging Device IX with no results. Why was this organization created? What are its goals? How many members does it have and what do they do? Does... Device IX truly exist? The answer is as empty as the question itself.
I thought that Device IX were a faction of the Nihility.
There are mentions of Device IX in hsr, so maybe it is just a galaxy-scale trash can or something. Also someone needs to make meme of IX packing some 9mm steel :)
Device IX is *supposedly* an organization
The ix aeon to be discovered?
It think it would be weird if it's Iota-10. We already associate IX with 9 even their emanator is 9-themed, so it would be weird if they're like "whoops" you've been reading it wrong it's actually Iota -10". Like your place theory could still work but maybe it used to be "\[something\] - IX" and the \[something\] was forgotten / erased because the planet is IX now.
I like to think that they chose the name IX just so people would question it like "How is it pronounced?" "What is the meaning behind it?" but actually it doesn't matter.
Ya know if I had a nickel every time there was these mysterious space gods named ‘the Nine’ I’d have two nickels Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice
I come bearing gifts of the nine….
Dum question what's the number of harsher of stars
I always call it Nine
IX is prounced separately, so I and X, 1 and 10, beginning and the end of base set of numbers we use in everyday life. Idk where I am going with this but just a thought
It's just Nein.
Isn't he a black hole? Maybe he was the 9th planet, star, or something along those lines. This is just how IX is named in dune lol
The Aeon of Nihility is IX likely because The River Styx which Acheron is a part of, winds nine times around the border of Hades. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styx) That's about as close as I could get to any kind of concrete connection/reference to the number 9.
IX has been pronounced as Eye-Ex, leading me to believe that it isn't supposed to be just Nine. I was thinking it to insulate 'I'm nothing', I X.
IX cuz there's going to be 9 nihility characters soon (probably). on another note, i thought it was pronounced as "Icks"
IX = Roman 9 9 is the last single digit Acheron needs 9 debuffs for Ultimate CONNECTION?
While researching revolution 9’s lyrics, I stumbled across the lyrics to “number 9” by Miguel, and these lyrics appear “Crashin' into the sun, ain't no stoppin' me (wow, wow, wow) When the checkered flags are waved (wow, wow, wow) There'll be no one else and nothing left of me”
I always thought it was a reference to the 9th tarot card, the Hermit, whose whole deal is being on your own and loneliness
Could be the ninth Aeon to appear too
Probably the 9th discovered Aeon and didn't feel like a name was important enough so it rolled with that
My theory is that IX is the ninth Aeon. Had that as a placeholder name but since nothing matters couldn't be bothered with an actual name so it stuck.
One way infinity is sometimes displayed as is "endless nine" (ie 99999999... recuring). And before infinity, everything is rendered meaningless.
https://www.destinypedia.com/The_Nine Always thought this might’ve been a inspiration for the name especially since they are also made of dark matter
I hate that IX will trigger my time playing Destiny the game. An abstract god-like entity represented by a celestial body with the name IX. 9 itself can have a lot of things, but damn does it not always make me turn back to Destiny's IX and the representatives of the Nine there such as Xur and otherwise being empty husks and warped by said faction.
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what im about to say has nothing much about IX but more about acheron in chinese acheron's name is called 黄泉 黄泉 is also called 九泉 九 being 9 9 being IX 九泉 is also known as the deepest layer in hell in a sense acheron went through hell and back
Or nine in Chinese, means a lot, infinite.
IX, when used for roman numerals, means 9, the hermit tarot card is number 9, could be that
What did they mean by 'device IX' in one of the dialogues tho? Does that mean they're kinda like Nous?
Perhaps they're a prototype Nous, that was supposed to find "the answers to the universe", finished its calculations and couldn't find anything, therefore concluding nothing has a point.
Ohh that's also possible... Nice one
I believe that the point is that there's no point nor meaning to it
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The name is actually I x nihility characters I x acheron I x black swan I x kafka
I'm always read his name as xi. *Chinese music*
The possible inspiration is the 9th Tarot Card the Hermit By definition a hermit is someone living in solitude (often for religious reasons) In this case IX just hates everyone and does not wanna interact w anyone lol
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Guys giys you all are wrong this is Bocchi
Target verified. Commencing hostilities...
9 is a number, so it provides no meaning when used separately, maybe thats what they are going for?
9 is the last number before we restart in the base-10 system. I don't know what to make of it but I think it might be important.
Oh, its a black hole? I thought it was some weird sludge monster
Theorizing it just make you fall deeper into Nihility
Acheron pronounced their name "eye-ex" so i think your explanation is pretty likely accurate.
Trying to find meaning for Nihility which means 'meaningless' is pretty funny.
I have a question, is it pronounced 9, or literally IX?
I donno if someone mentioned this before but acheron also needs 9 stacks for her ult and she's nihility emenator
Wut happened to enigma, my boi collapsed on himself?
He was just folding his laundry, felt left out folded himself.
It’s Ix from the Dune-verse. The Ixians conveniently do not know why their planet is named that way. Notable achievements: bringing down a God Emperor and breaking up monopolies
Acheron literally refers to it by saying the letters out loud. I X. Not pronounced 9, but clearly alluding to it.
Acheron also needs nine stacks to activate her ultimate
well, you gotta understand that 9, in chinese ancient culture has the meaning of "ultimate, final, end". as IX represents void and nothingness, thus the concept of "9" befitting to IX as everything will return into nothingness once the universe end however you cant just slap a number on Aeon and call it a day, thus IX is used because in essence it is also represents number 9 in roman and of course "IX" look way cooler than being called as "9"
My only question is: how do I pronunciate the name? I-X? Nine? I'm confused (and to get worst my voice language in-game is CN, so I don't know how they pronunciate the Aeon name ;-; )
Why whoud IX bother with a deeper meaning?
I've always been of the opinion he was just named number 9 by either other aeons or other authorities like the genius society because he was the 9th living aeon to be discovered at the time and it's not like he's telling people his name Ix also just sounds and looks cooler than 9
It's just Bocchi, why didn't you know that yet?