Movie
Description
Raising Heart functions as Nanoha Takamachi's primary Intelligent Device. Its precise origins are unknown, discovered by Yuuno Scrya inactive within ancient ruins with no prior registered users. Yuuno operated it as a guest user, restricted to basic functions like search and sealing, until Nanoha fully activated its artificial intelligence.
The device's name, confirmed as "Raising Heart" in canonical materials, originated from an early design with a heart-shaped crystal, later replaced by a red sphere. Early translations used "Raging Heart" due to variations in romanizing the Japanese character "ジ," though the intended English pronunciation aligns closely with "Raging." It communicates primarily in English, addresses Nanoha as "master," and provides tactical assistance, magical processing, and fire control.
Throughout its history, Raising Heart undergoes upgrades and assumes multiple forms. After critical damage from Vita's Graf Eisen during the A's incident, it upgraded to Raising Heart Exelion. This retrofit incorporated an automatic Belkan cartridge system loaded via magazines resembling modern firearm components, expanding attack capabilities. In the *Force* manga, it adapts to a Standalone Flight Mode, operating autonomously as a floating unit with blade edges for cutting attacks and shielding, supporting Nanoha when her Strike Cannon requires both hands.
In the movie continuity, particularly *Reflection* and *Detonation*, the device exhibits distinct forms. Shooting and sealing functions consolidate into Canon Mode featuring a 180-degree turnable trigger grip. Following damage in *Reflection*, it integrates with Nanoha's Barrier Jacket Fortress Mode for armament control and emergency defense, physically resembling Standby Mode. Subsequent enhancements via nanomachines and a Variant Core from Amitie Florian led to Formula Mode modifications. *Detonation* showcases Exelion II Mode, an enhanced full-drive form.
Key functionalities across continuities include Standby Mode, a dormant red spherical crystal capable of supportive magic and image training; Device Mode, the default staff form for flight assistance and defense; Axel Mode, incorporating the cartridge system for projectile guidance; Buster/Bustercanon Mode optimized for bombardment spells; Exelion/Exceed Mode, the full-drive configuration with Accelerate Charge System generating mana wings and strike flames for high-output attacks; and Blaster Mode, a StrikerS-era addition with three levels deploying Blaster Bits for independent attacks at significant user and device strain.
Its spell repertoire includes Divine Buster for basic bombardment and Starlight Breaker, which collects residual mana for a high-yield attack requiring prolonged charging. The device prioritizes combat efficiency and adaptability, evolving alongside its user to meet complex operational demands.
The device's name, confirmed as "Raising Heart" in canonical materials, originated from an early design with a heart-shaped crystal, later replaced by a red sphere. Early translations used "Raging Heart" due to variations in romanizing the Japanese character "ジ," though the intended English pronunciation aligns closely with "Raging." It communicates primarily in English, addresses Nanoha as "master," and provides tactical assistance, magical processing, and fire control.
Throughout its history, Raising Heart undergoes upgrades and assumes multiple forms. After critical damage from Vita's Graf Eisen during the A's incident, it upgraded to Raising Heart Exelion. This retrofit incorporated an automatic Belkan cartridge system loaded via magazines resembling modern firearm components, expanding attack capabilities. In the *Force* manga, it adapts to a Standalone Flight Mode, operating autonomously as a floating unit with blade edges for cutting attacks and shielding, supporting Nanoha when her Strike Cannon requires both hands.
In the movie continuity, particularly *Reflection* and *Detonation*, the device exhibits distinct forms. Shooting and sealing functions consolidate into Canon Mode featuring a 180-degree turnable trigger grip. Following damage in *Reflection*, it integrates with Nanoha's Barrier Jacket Fortress Mode for armament control and emergency defense, physically resembling Standby Mode. Subsequent enhancements via nanomachines and a Variant Core from Amitie Florian led to Formula Mode modifications. *Detonation* showcases Exelion II Mode, an enhanced full-drive form.
Key functionalities across continuities include Standby Mode, a dormant red spherical crystal capable of supportive magic and image training; Device Mode, the default staff form for flight assistance and defense; Axel Mode, incorporating the cartridge system for projectile guidance; Buster/Bustercanon Mode optimized for bombardment spells; Exelion/Exceed Mode, the full-drive configuration with Accelerate Charge System generating mana wings and strike flames for high-output attacks; and Blaster Mode, a StrikerS-era addition with three levels deploying Blaster Bits for independent attacks at significant user and device strain.
Its spell repertoire includes Divine Buster for basic bombardment and Starlight Breaker, which collects residual mana for a high-yield attack requiring prolonged charging. The device prioritizes combat efficiency and adaptability, evolving alongside its user to meet complex operational demands.