Opening a Lost Archive
Lost Archives are a type of extra story in NieR Reincarnation. They reveal additional information about The Cage and are found in previously-completed chapters, often in secluded or hidden areas.[1]
Characteristics[]
Each chapter contains a certain number of Lost Archives, though they are initially hidden. After completing a Main Story chapter, a limited number of Lost Archive nodes may appear on the Map. However, one of the two Lost Archives in The Sun and the Moon III: Twilight/Daybreak must first be obtained before Archives in other chapters can appear.
Interacting with the nodes causes a holographic image to appear, followed by the story contained within the Lost Archive. Unlike Hidden Stories, Lost Archives don't require the completion of challenges to obtain.
List[]
Regarding The Cage[]
Regarding The Cage's Repair[]
??/??/20?? (Tuesday) 02:31:41.75
Well, this is strange. I was just walking down a corridor in the hospital, and the next thing I know, I'm in this weird...place. It seems to be an ancient temple of some kind, or maybe a tower? Either way, I'm trapped in an old, rundown stone structure, and all I want to know is why?
ANONYMOUS @ All Things Occult
??/??/20?? (Tuesday) 10:16:20.15
So I walked around for a bit and learned there's quite a few of these towers around here. Most are old, but some appear almost new—and the old ones eventually become new if you stare at them long enough. It's like a flesh wound repairing itself, and it freaks me the hell out. This place is NOT normal, and I am very much ready to go home now.
Author: All Things Occult
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding The Cage's Interior[]
??/??/21?? (Thursday) 04:35:54.20
Hey, so I'm the person who found myself in the crazy tower after leaving the hospital, and right now, I feel like I'm gonna barf. It's been one earthquake after another in this place, and it just will not... Oh no here comes another one someone please call the police call the medics call the army I need help I NEED HELP HELP ME ANYONE HEL
ANONYMOUS @ All Things Occult
??/??/23?? (Monday) 01:01:09.56
Okay, so I figured out what was causing the earthquakes: Apparently there are fireballs (PS: I KNOW, right?) falling from the sky. I thought the towers would all be incinerated, but then a bunch of rivers and waterfalls appeared and the fire vanished. Oh, and after it rained like the dickens for a bit, the tower suddenly turned drier than a desert.
Anyway, here's my working theory: All the fireballs and downpours are some kind of attack (stay with me) from an outside force, and the towers are changing reality in here in order to nullify it. I don't really understand...well, any of it, but I'm actually starting to kinda get used to it. Weird, right? Yeah. Weird.
Author: All Things Occult
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding The Cage's Capacity[]
??/??/30?? (Sunday) 08:06:24.02
It's me. Person in the tower Been a while since. i posted, so i figured i'd
post and
Out. Still can't get out. Is anyone even reading this? Cause i've been feeling. weird. lately whenever i look at
floors. walls. of this tower, images play in
head i want. home.
want to go home.
ANONYMOUS @ All Things Occult
??/??/30?? (Sunday) 22:14:15.23
As I wandered the tower, I eventually came to realize the truth behind the images that occasionally played in my mind. The scenes of war. Of abuse. Of betrayal. Revenge. Arrogance. Deceit. Love. Hate.
Memories.
They are memories of all humanity's transgressions.
This tower is The Cage that contains all of our sins.
Author: All Things Occult
Alert Level: Intervention Required
The Cage's Basis for Existing[]
??/??/???? (???) ??:??:??.??
Humanity's past, present, and future: I have seen it all within The Cage. It is a great,
magnificent tree with infinitebranchessprawling in all directions,
and I have decided to stay here and see it
through to the end.
But of course, I know that humanity's future is MESSAGE DELETED
MESSAGE DELETED
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ANONYMOUS ＠ All Things Occult
??/??/???? (???) ??:??:??.??
Hello, this is the mother of ANONYMOUS @ All Things Occult.
I see he's been spamming odd messages again!
Well, please just forget about all that.
Author: All Things Occult
Alert Level: Disposal Required
Regarding Objects[]
Regarding Doors[]
Re: Activities carried out by army survey corps.
Discovered doors of varying sizes in the facility, reportedly of a type common overseas. We were unable to open them after countless attempts. Eventually surmised they were bolted from the other side and began an investigation.
One soldier eventually succeeded in opening a door. After questioning, he claimed it simply slid open as he approached, as if it had been waiting for him.
Is someone deliberately controlling when they open?
It's a leap, I know, but after several days of wandering this unusual facility, I am beginning to consider such things.
Tomorrow's objective: Initiate test to see if doors can be destroyed with small explosives.
Author: Bald Soldier
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding Levers[]
Army survey corps returning to field camp today. Consider this a consolidated 9-day report.
Finally succeeded in operating the lever we'd been puzzling over. It took five of our strongest men to operate, and we estimate it was not meant for use by a single human. Still, with the path open, we can continue our search for an exit. All troops relieved. Morale improved.
We still have one question regarding the lever: Why is it on this side of the path? If it's meant for defense, it should be on the other side. It's almost as though it is inviting intrusion.
Lost several men due to a fall. More said they spotted something floating behind us.
Query: Are there native residents in this facility? If so, I would very much like to ask for their assistance.
Author: Bald Soldier
Alert Level: Intervention Required
Regarding Mechanisms[]
Our usual writer is unwell today, so I'm taking over. Er, I'm the quartermaster, by the way.
So, have we written about the pedestals yet? They cause strange effects whenever someone touches one.
Speaking of, why is such an ancient structure fitted with all these futuristic fixtures? I mean, even the transporters are an unknown technology. Everyone is afraid of how smart this enemy seems to be, myself included.
Okay, so I'm just spitballing here, but perhaps the transporters were added after the fact to move things that couldn't be carried by normal means? (Er, is this the kind of thing we're supposed to record to begin with?)
Oh, one more thing: When we tried to use one, one of our soldiers was suddenly enveloped in light and then vanished. We've now restricted the use of all these things until we can figure out the cause.
Author: Cheerful Soldier
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding Stairs[]
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: Intermediary report regarding the stairs, which were previously unevaluated.
The stairs have proved to be an even greater source of trouble in our exploration of the facility. We have discovered spiraling staircases, some of which act as bridges between landings. We intend to continue our investigation as best we can while being wary of falling to our deaths.
Some members of the corps believe the stairs were constructed to deliberately funnel travelers around things someone does not want them to see. But in my estimation, the stairs exist to lead people like us who have becomes lost within this facility. My reasoning behind this theory is simple: The door we must proceed through is always at the top of the stairs.
Tomorrow's objectives: Regular meeting with quartermaster, manage other jobs.
Author: Army Survey Corps Captain
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding Scarecrows[]
Regarding Scarecrow Story Damage[]
>Y
Transferring ownership...
100％|■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■|452/452
Editing ‘scarecrow’
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Removing consistency.
2/2
OK
Consistency removed.
Removing behavior principle.
5/5
OK
Behavior principle removed.
Removing story development.
3/3
OK
Story development removed.
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Reboot memory to apply changes.
Command executed successfully.
Author: 霑ｽ謾ｾ縺輔ｌ縺溷･ｳ
Alert Level: Disposal Required
Regarding Weapons[]
Regarding Weapon Characteristics[]
Starting today, I shall record in this diary all the odd happenings I have come to see and hear.
I am presently in a bizarre ruin called "The Cage" where I find myself working as a guide. A creature in western attire who calls himself "Carrier" has thrust this job upon me. I did not ask for it, nor do I want it.
All those I guide ultimately transform into swords.
"Does this world transform people into swords?" I ask Carrier. "This is not like any world you know," he replies. "You are neither sword nor human."
Author: Pale Man
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding Weapon Storage[]
During my time within The Cage, I have frequently seen swords be carried off to somewhere—the swords which once were human.
"From whence have those blades come?" I ask Carrier. "For what reason are they kept in The Cage?"
"Those are blades forged by Akorde," he replies proudly. "We keep people's sins—their history, one could say—via the swords."
When I inquire about Akorde, Carrier panics. "Oh dear, oh gracious. I have joked too much."
Not long after, Carrier perished. As I stood there in a stupor, a new Carrier appeared as though nothing had ever happened.
Author: Pale Man
Alert Level: Intervention Required
Regarding (Ex-)Weapon Owner[]
This must be a dream. I remain still in The Cage, leading a man who is the spitting image of myself. Thus do I wield a sword as well, for I am a criminal, bearing sins.
The man speaks, "My home was a prison. I escaped and set fire to a village of folk who worshipped me as the son of god."
I ask, "Did the villagers not give chase when you fled your home?"
He laughs, "I was forever locked within the depths of my dwelling. No villager knew my face."
Once I finish my guidance, I find a Carrier and ask, "Am I also a swordbearer?"
He replies, "That man is a different you."
A different me? What could it mean?
Author: Pale Man
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding Black Birds[]
Regarding Black Bird Range[]
I found myself alone in a strange place. I can't go home, but I'm not sad, because I've become friends with a bunch of cute black birds. They're everywhere, and some of them even TALK to me! I named one of the ones who talked to me after you, which helps me pretend like you're right here with me.
Still, I wish I could see you for real. I wonder if the witch trials you saw will be here too?
Author: Brunette Girl
Alert Level: Monitoring
Regarding Black Bird Flocks[]
I'm still in the castle place. Last time I wrote there was a dark monster here, remember? I was so scared of it—I hated it. But today, I saw something amazing: all the black birds came together and turned into one of the monsters!
I figured since the black birds are my friends, maybe I could be friends with the monster too. But when I asked my best friend that (the bird I named after you), it said I shouldn't. Ha! That bird is JUST like you.
I miss you tons. Are you having fun with the lord you married?
Author: Brunette Girl
Alert Level: Intervention Required
Regarding Black Bird Behaviors[]
I can't hold it in anymore. The truth is that I'm scared—I'm SO scared and I want to go home as soon as possible.
This place is like a maze, and the only thing here are a bunch of dark monsters. Some are shaped like people, and others look like little animals. For a minute I thought maybe I could be friends with them, but I just...I can't. Their eyes are too scary. Staring into them is like staring into a deep and stagnant swamp—and when I noticed the black birds have the exact same eyes as the monsters I got even more scared and...
No. Sorry. I'm...I'm doing great. I'm having so much fun here. I'm having the greatest time! I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay.
Author: Brunette Girl
Alert Level: Intervention Required
Regarding Black Bird Functions[]
This is my first letter to you in a long time. My head has been so fuzzy lately.
Why did you leave the house again? To go to the witch trials? Because you married a nice lord? Were you training to be a policewoman? I have so many memories now, and I can't remember which ones are real.
But I know the nice black birds showed all of these memories to me. You're always smiling in them.
You're always laughing.
Author: Brunette Girl
Alert Level: Disposal Required
Recordings[]
Rec. Re: The Fall of the Depths[]
"...Oh, never mind. This is The Cage."
"I knew it would be a masterpiece, but seeing it
for myself is just so..."
"Wait, now it looks...strange. ...Oh no!
It's starting to collapse!"
"......"
"Um, is that a man? With a child? But why?"
"Hellooo!"
"My voice won't come out... But I'm right here!"
Author: Unknown
Alert Level: Monitoring
Rec. Re: Self-Repair of the Depths[]
"The deeper I go, the more damaged the data is."
"Though it does look like our dear li'l Cage is doing the best it can to repair itself."
"...Though I can't say it's exactly precise about what it's doing, given there are pathways on the ceiling."
"...I wonder if my own data is collapsing too, just like everything else."
"But hey, I believe in my good buddy, The Cage! It always finds a way!"
"Who would've thought I'd find a plank of wood that'd be perfect as a foothold."
"My legs are starting to feel heavy as lead, but...I can keep going. It's too soon to give up!"
Author: Unknown
Alert Level: Intervention Required
Rec. Re: Deep Concealment Area[]
“My hearing isn’t what it used to be. Imagine the headache
I would’ve been in for had they been voice files!”
“I’d better finish this before my sight goes too.”
“But reading is no fun either. Hmm.”
“I guess I could just skip it.”
“I’ve never read a book before, so I figured I’d take the
opportunity to read every word...”
“I’ve got my ticket and all, so I might as well...”
“Welp, now’s as good a time as any to try out
speed-reading and leave my worries behind!”
Author: Unknown
Alert Level: Intervention Required
Rec. Re: Protecting the Depths[]
"But preparations to leave are finally in place."
"I wonder if Pod's aware of what I've done..."
"Pod... Mama's pretty funny, even in times like this."
"But this is no time to be laughing."
"I... I am YoRHa Unit 10H."
"Someone..."
"Someone please help me."
Author: YoRHa Unit 10H
Alert Level: Disposal Required
A Lost Voice Recording[]
“We didn’t have a lot of time together, but I’m so grateful
for the journey we had.”
“I’m wondering, did your wishes as a fan come true? Y’know.”
“I really wanted to visit Earth, but... Oh well.”
“Fio, Levania? You’ve gotta lead everyone, got it?”
“Hina, Yuzuki... If you fight again, I’m going to start
haunting you.”
“And Mama! Try not to annoy everyone too much, okay?”
“Hm... Sorry, I think it’s about time.
See you again someday!”
Author: [Data Lost]
Alert Level: Unknown
The Final Record[]
"Mm-hmm. It seems the singularity known as Levania
was a necessity after all."
"Hm? You think our speech patterns aren't following
protocol? There's a reason for that...but it's secret."
"...So, I'm thinking of shutting down connections to The Cage."
"They won a future where both The Cage and Earth are safe."
"They should rest until their strength is needed again."
"Their time will come one day, for they are the key to
humanity's resurrection—its reincarnation."
"042, you gave me the courage I needed...
And I'll need it again."
Author: Unknown
Alert Level: Unknown
Gallery[]
Lost Archive node appearance
Lost Archive node crumbling after being opened
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ "How to Play
Lost Archives
Lost Archives appear along your path in The Cage. They appear in every chapter, and by tapping on them, you can read stories related to The Cage. You can see where they appear by checking the icons and notifications on your Map screen. Once you read a story, it will be added to the Lost Archives section of the Extra Stories Library sub-menu, where you can read them again at any time." -Help Screen (NieR Reincarnation)