Pod 042, similar to Pod 153, is a tactical support unit in NieR:Automata commonly assigned to YoRHa soldiers. They are mainly loaded with various weapons for long-ranged attacks, and display correspondence from Command as well as exchange operational intelligence between units.

Pod 042 supports 2B during routes A, B and the start of C, and A2 during routes C and D.

Personality[]

Pod 042 has a robotic, observant, and stoic personality throughout the story. It is highly knowledgeable about science, strategy, YoRHa operations, and other related fields—expressing its thoughts and proposals using a logical and tactical mindset. However, this causes it to be unable to comprehend emotions or the feelings of others, therefore occasionally providing unhelpful answers.

Pod 042 is loyal to 2B, willing to conduct whatever actions she commands despite observing how illogical they may be. This loyalty as a tactical support unit is continued when it accompanies A2 after being instructed to by 2B. However, Pod 042 can be secretive when necessary: shown during Route C when exchanging information with Pod 153, despite 9S and A2 being enemies at the time.

During Ending E, after the Pods are tasked with carrying out the completion of Project YoRHa, Pod 042 unexpectedly questions what they are doing, and begins developing emotions. This causes the Pods to then spare 2B, 9S, and A2, repairing them instead, with Pod 042 observing how strange this new self-awareness is.

Story[]

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SINoALICE[]

Players could obtain Pod 042 through the revival Nier:Automata x SINoALICE collaboration gacha. Alternatively, players could obtain it by exchanging 1,500 Lunar Tear medals. Though it is considered a Bow weapon, it uses the Magical Tool attack animation in battle.

Soulcalibur VI[]

DLC character 2B has Pod 042 accompany her in battle.

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Trivia[]

• Petting Pod 042 is a secret feature in Nier:Automata. It has no effect on the performance of the pod. Both 2B and A2 can do this.
  • To pet Pod 042 on PC, move the mouse slowly in circles. To pet Pod 042 on PS4, swipe the touchpad on the controller. To pet Pod 042 on Xbox, press down on the controller's right thumbstick while moving the left thumbstick.
  • Performing this action prompts the following voice lines:
    • "Report: Affinity increased."
    • "Report: No damage detected."
    • "Proposal: Continue to provide care for this pod."
    • "Report: Pleasant."
    • "Gratitude confirmed. Your affinity with this pod has risen."
    • "Report: Satisfied."
    • "Performance at regular intervals appreciated."

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