NieR: Automata | meaningless [C]ode (Ending “C”)
167With the last machine defeated, 9S and A2 are left alone at the top of the Tower. A2 informs 9S that the Tower is a giant canon aimed at the lunar server on the moon which holds the last traces of humanity. She tells him that if they don’t do anything, everything will be lost. 9S, who is far too unstable to think logically simply laughs. He questions what the point of protecting the server would be as he claims the world is meaningless. A2 then reveals 2B’s real designation is actually 2E. Because of the 9S model’s high curiosity and intelligence, they are bound to find out the truth about humanity over and over again. Which is why the 2E model was created as a means to kill the 9S model whenever they found out the truth.
2E of course had no knowledge of this and acted only on her programmed parameters to be paired up with 9S and to kill him whenever he discovered the truth. After killing him, his memories would be wiped clean and his consciousness would be transferred to a new body, effectively resetting him. It’s implied that 2E has actually killed him multiple times before. This explains why 2B remorsefully said, “It always ends like this” when she fatally choked 9S during Ending "A".
An infected 9S challenges A2 to a duel to death, despite Pod 153 insisting that the two of them fighting at this point is irrational. 9S orders Pod 153 to halt all logical thought and speech until they can confirm the death of either himself or A2. Not able to plead peace with 9S who is deafened by hatred, A2 simply nods her head to grant him his wish. Thus begins the final battle between the last of YoRHa.
At this point the route splits into two different endings depending on which character you choose to play during the final battle.
If you choose A2, you will receive ending “C”:
In ending “C”, A2 defeats 9S and slices 2B’s infected arm off his body. She shouts for Pod 042 to hack him as she tackles him to the ground. While hacking into 9S, A2 orders Pod 042 to help her locate the virus in order for her to remove it. Pod 042 provides her with the location of 9S’ logic circuits but warns her that the chances of removing the virus is very low. A2 states that she knows of a way. Pod 042 knowing fully what she is attempting to do strongly advises against it as it was designed to not approve of actions that would damage the unit that its currently supporting, namely her. For the very first time, A2 compliments Pod for its dedication. She gives up 9S’ body to Pod 042 who carries him off to safety.
In an act of pure selflessness and against Pod 042’s advisory, A2 proceeds to sacrifice herself to purge the network virus from 9S. As A2 gives up her life she solemnly states, “I’m sorry… I never quite realized… how beautiful this world is. I’m coming, everyone… I’m… coming…” As the life drains from her consciousness, the Tower comes crumbling down.
Platform: PlayStation 4
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