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The following is a list of other items from the PS2 series Xenosaga
that do not fit the current lists.

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Abel's Ark

Abel's Ark is a Gnosis the size of an entire star system. The Gnosis is one of Wilhelm's interests, as well as the latest problem facing Shion and friends as of the end of Episode II. At the end of Episode II, the Original Zohar was sucked into the black hole located at the rear end of the Gnosis. There are several Solar system-esque planets fused into the structure, including a world that resembles Lost Jerusalem (Earth). The Gnosis' lust for the Original Zohar was the only reason why Abel's Ark appeared in Episode II.

Abyss

The Abyss was a pair of black holes located near the space that Old Miltia once occupied. In reality, Old Miltia was sucked into the black holes immediately after the Miltian Conflict, due to Albedo and his entanglements with the wave existence known as U-DO. In order to reach Old Miltia, the Y-Data was needed to find the path through the Abyss. In Xenosaga Episode II, Old Miltia is pulled from the Abyss by Albedo. The two black holes then disappear and do not return again.

Episode Is U.M.N. Database makes mention of the fact that the term "Abyss" can also be used to refer to Hell.
A.G.W.S.
A.G.W.S. (Anti-Gnosis Weapon System, pronounced "eggs" for short) mechs are significantly downscaled models of A.M.W.S. and are normally stationed onboard starships and other cramped places that could not fit a full-scale mech. Due to their size, Anima Relics may not be installed; therefore, there is no possible way of increasing output to the extent of A.M.W.S. units. A.G.W.S. were designed to respond quickly to Gnosis attacks, which tend to occur with very little warning. A.G.W.S. are powered by a Transmit Generator which draws energy from the powerplant of the starship the A.G.W.S. is stationed on. The mech uses no physical fuel, nor does it produce its own energy. It is constantly being fed energy by its mothership or home base. Therefore, as long as the A.G.W.S. does not stray from the Transmit Generator's area of influence it can remain operational indefinitely so long as the starship or base is still operating as well.

A.G.W.S come in various forms, which are dictated by their functions. The Federation military's standard issue A.G.W.S. are all fitted with standardized chassis which can be interchanged and customized with armaments and equipment depending the uniqueness of the situation. Military A.G.W.S. are normally built by the enigmatic Hyams Group. Vector Industries' A.G.W.S. are not mass produced and are only available to select buyers. Only certain government Special Ops. units, certain divisions of the military, and wealthy companies or organizations like the Kukai Foundation have access to these models. People like 1st Lieutenant Virgil, Shelly and Mary, and Jr.
are seen piloting A.G.W.S. several times over the course of the game. Main character Shion Uzuki
and others also have A.G.W.S. available to them in battle but are not seen piloting them in the actual storyline sections of Episode I. A.G.W.S. are not used by the player in Episode II.

In Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra, some A.G.W.S. have been shown in trailers battling Gnosis in orbit around a planet and guarding space cruisers.

Although A.G.W.S. units are similar to the Gears from Xenogears, they are used in a fashion more similar to summoning Aeons from Final Fantasy X. Certain characters may summon customizable personal A.W.G.S. units which are teleported to their current location which may then be piloted and used as significantly more powerful incarnations of the characters at any point in the game.
A.M.W.S.
A.M.W.S. (Assault Maneuver Weapon System, pronounced "aims") mechs are larger than A.G.W.S. but not as powerful as E.S. units. The major difference between an A.M.W.S. and an E.S. is that the E.S. are equipped with Anima Relics. Two popular A.M.W.S. are the Scutum and Pilum, piloted by Ormus/U-TIC officers Herman and Richard respectively. Another popular A.M.W.S. was a machine piloted by Jin Uzuki
during the Miltian Conflict. The green, agile mech closely resembled the gear Heimdal which was piloted by suspiciously familiar Citan Uzuki of Xenogears. Jin's A.M.W.S. was capable of slicing other mechs literally in two with its signature weapon, a massive sword. The unit is abandoned after sustaining heavy damage during a battle with multiple rogue Federation A.M.W.S.s and is not seen again. Some other A.M.W.S. use melee weapons, but many units are equipped with projectile or energy weapons.
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