NOBLE PHANTASMS
Garuda Pancasila
The Five Basic Principles
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A++
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Varies
O, Garuda Pancasila
I am your supporter
A patriot of Proclamation
I am willing to sacrifice myself for you
Pancasila the basis of the land
The people right and prospering
My nation's character
Let us go forth
Let us go forth
Let us go forth
A Noble Phantasm that manifested as the sublimation of the 5 basic foundational principles of
Republic Indonesia, the Pancasila, which was composed by Rider himself as the representation of the common goal and principles of all Indonesian peoples. It is composed of five principles which Indonesian contends are inseparable and interrelated:
-- A divinity that is an ultimate unity
-- A just and civilized humanity
-- Unity of Indonesia
-- Democracy guided by inner wisdom and representative consensus-building
-- Social justice for all Indonesians
As a Noble Phantasm, these principles manifested in the form of a Phantasmal Beast, the Garuda Pancasila, the national symbol of Indonesia that symbolize this national ideology. Unlike the Phantasmal Beast that served as the mount of Vishnu, this version of Garuda Pancasila is a different entity. It is a phantasmal beast born from the foundational ideal of all Indonesian people, the Pancasila, and thus, it has 5 powers based on Pancasila itself.
Its appearance is similar as depicted in the national symbol of Indonesia, a gigantic golden Javan hawk-eagle, with a heraldic shield on its chest, symbolize the five silas, or principles. The eagle's claw grips a scroll that is inscribed with the text "BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA" which means "Unity in Diversity". The eagle also has another symbolistic appearance in the number of its feathers:
The number of feathers on each wing totals 17
The number of feathers on the tail totals 8
The number of feathers below the shield or base of tail totals 19
The number of feathers on the neck totals 45
These numbers correspond the 17/8/1945, which is the date of Indonesian Independence Day (which is the day I'm writing this).
The shield in the chest of the Garuda, aside from symbolizing Pancasila, also serves as the power source of this Noble Phantasm. The badge or symbol inscribed on the shield differs according to the situation, each represents the different 'sila' or 'principle' that serves as the power for this Noble Phantasm. The Garuda can change its "form" depending on the symbol on its chest's heraldic shield.
Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa
Worship Of One Supreme Divinity
Type :
Anti-Unit (Self)
The star symbol, which represents the first principle: "Belief in One Supreme God". When the shield assumes the form of this symbol, the Garuda will change its attribute and characteristic into a Divine Beast. In this form, the Garuda cannot be harmed by Servants or Weapons with the attribute from the 5 officially acknowledge religions in Indonesia: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. They can still damage the Garuda, but their attacks will be just 1/5 of the initial damage. In this form, the Garuda also receive bonus damage against Servants with low religious belief.
Kemanusiaan Yang Adil
Lawful Justice Of Civilization
Type :
Anti-Unit
The chain symbol, which represents the second principle: "Just and Civilized Humanity". Symbolizing the law and justice system of the nation. When the Garuda assumes this form, its golden feathers will turn darker, it's claw will become sharper and longer and two gigantic spiked chains will appear on each of its wings, representing the aspect of Indonesian law. The chain has a special magical property similar to a certain Golden King's chain, but instead of getting more powerful on Servants with Divinity, this chain has a greater effect on those with "Chaotic" or "Corrupt" alignment or attribute, and unlike the Chain of Heaven, there's only a pair of this chain.
Persatuan Indonesia
Unity Through Diversity
Type :
Anti-Army
The Banyan (beringin) tree symbol, which represents the third principle: "Unity of Indonesia". Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world, with various religion, cultures, ethics, and languages. Normally it would be impossible to unify such varying group of peoples as a United Nation, but thanks to this principle, Indonesia manages to do it. When the Garuda assumes this form, it will create a "nest" in the form of a gigantic banyan tree, which is known for having expansive above-ground roots and branches, as an ideal conceived by Rider, representing Republic Indonesia as a single country with many far-flung cultural roots. As long as Garuda still nested in the tree, Rider can control and manipulate the gigantic aerial roots of the tree to attack the enemies with its sheer mass and quantity.
Kerakyatan Terpimpin
Democracy Under One Leader
Type : Anti-Unit
The bull symbol, which represents the fourth principle: "Guided Democracy". This is because Indonesians saw bulls as a highly social animal that always lives in a large group. When the Garuda assumes this form, the eagle will become smaller, into the size of an actual eagle, but at the same time, it will greatly multiply into a formation of hundreds of eagles, each is controlled by one consciousness, symbolizing the concept of "Guided Democracy". With its sheer numbers, it is capable of overwhelming enemies relentlessly from the sky like a rain of swords.
Keadilan Sosial
Inexhaustable Prosperity
Type :
Anti-Banquet
The rice and cotton symbol, which represents the fifth principle: "Social Justice". The rice and cotton represent sustenance and livelihood, and also represents the rich natural resources of Indonesia. When the Garuda assumes this form, it will be able to produce an infinite amount of eggs, which can be used as an unlimited supply of food.