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{{For|other versions of this character|[[Vector (disambiguation)]]}}{{For|the similarly -named card|""Vector Pendulum, the Dracoverlord""}}
{{Infobox character
| image = Vectortrueform.png
| organization = [[Barian World]] ([[Seven Barian Emperors]])
| anime_deck =
* [[Dr. Faker#Deck|Heart-EartH]] (through [[Dr. Faker|Faker]])* [[Shining]] (as RayShadows)
* [[Gorgonic]] (past life)
* [[Umbral Horror]] | ja_voice = {{voice actors|jpja|Satoshi Hino}}
| en_voice = {{voice actors|en|Billy Bob Thompson}}
}}
'''Vector''' is a character in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime. An [[Seven Barian Emperors|Emperor]] from [[Barian World]] ,<ref name="ep99"/>, he manipulated [[Dr. Faker]] and [[Vetrix]] to fulfill his own ambition of destroying [[Astral World]]. After his first defeat at the hands of [[Yuma Tsukumo]], [[Reginald Kastle]] and [[Kite Tenjo]], he orchestrated a new scheme by taking on a human form on [[Earth (planet)|Earth]] and calling himself '''Ray Shadows''' ('''Rei Shingetsu''' in the Japanese version), as part of a scheme to break Yuma and [[Astral]]'s [[ZEXAL (power)|bond]]. When that failed, Vector released the god of the Barian World, [[Don Thousand]], and became his host. They collaborated efficiently, but Thousand eventually betrayed Vector by absorbing him to restore his power. A reformed Vector was revived by Astral after Yuma defeated him in their ceremonial Duel.
His actions establish him as one of the central antagonists of the series, having been the prime instigator of most of the story's events through his manipulations of [[Dr. Faker]] and [[Vetrix]] along with cooperating with Astral's nemesis, Don Thousand, and his treachery against his [[Seven Barian Emperors|former colleagues]].
===Personality===
Though he was revealed to have been a kind and benevolent ruler before his corruption, in the present, Vector is manipulative, unpredictable and utterly insane, whose sole motive for gathering the "[[Number]]s" is to destroy the [[Astral World]] and [[Earth (planet)|the Human World]]. Vector has also been shown to be extremely cunning, with a tendency to make convoluted, yet effective plans; he made use of various pawns like the Tenjo and the [[Vetrix Family|Vetrix families]], manipulating both parties and escalating their conflict in order to make them gather "Numbers" more quickly and to destroy the Astral World. On his return, he gave Astral "[[Number 66: Master Key Beetle (anime)|Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]" in order to lure him and Yuma into attempting to travel to the [[Barian World]]. He then generated a portal to transfer them to "[[Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield]]" where he and his fellow [[Barian]]s would have a Dueling advantage.<ref name="ep95" /> Another example was giving Yuma the "[[V (archetype)|V]]" cards while posing as RayShadows, as both a way to gain his trust and later as part of a Dueling strategy to destroy his [[Deck]] and [[Life Points]], as well as corrode Astral's trust in Yuma and make him embrace the darkness.<ref name="ep96" />
Cruel and sadistic, he enjoys tormenting others for his amusement, even shown to have no compassion for his fellow Barians, even insulting them when they are hurt, much to [[Mizar]]'s disgust.<ref name="ep94" /> Even in his past life, though he took his own life to atone for his actions, he was shown to be extremely psychotic and paranoid, unlike the other Barians, due to his altered personality. Vector also has a tendency to act alone, making plans on his own without any regards to his fellow Barians, even going as far as to ambush [[Alito]]<ref name="ep86" /> and siding against [[Girag]]<ref name="ep87" /><ref name="ep88" /> just to further his own twisted agenda. He has a great hatred for [[Yuma Tsukumo]], [[Astral]], [[Kite Tenjo]], and [[Reginald Kastle|Shark]] - due to the four constantly interfering with his plans - particularly Yuma, whom he takes pleasure in taunting him and causing him pain.<ref name="ep95" /><ref name="ep96" /> He also demonstrates a tendency to break out into fits of deranged laughter. After being defeated for a second time by Yuma, Vector's hatred for the boy grew to extremely dangerous levels, even going up to the extent of releasing the Barian deity, [[Don Thousand]].<ref name="ep99"/> He also is shown to be distrustful as noted by [[Number 96 (character)|Number 96]], calling him a "second-rate villain" for using dirty tricks to manipulate Duels.<ref name="ep102"/> Vector also considers himself a god due to he and Don Thousand merged as one, and as such did not care if he and the Barians were all being used by Don Thousand.<ref name="ep131">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|131|ref}}</ref> It was then revealed that the majority of his persona was due to Don Thousand's manipulation of his memories, and that he was a truly benevolent potentate who detested the concept of war and cared for his people. He got very upset at Don Thousand for this and yelled in agony. However, despite knowing what Don Thousand did, Vector ultimately tossed it aside, continued to mock [[Nash]], and expressed a false remorse.<ref name="ep137" /> When he saw how far Yuma went to rescue him even after he tried to take Yuma with him as he was about to be absorbed by Don Thousand, Vector had a change of heart, deciding to sacrifice himself while sincerely saying "Yuma-kun" one final time to Yuma.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|138|ref}}</ref> Following his revival, he is shown to be on good terms with the other [[Seven Barian Emperors|Emperors]].<ref name="ep146">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|146|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Shingetsu Rei.jpg|thumb|right|Vector as RayShadows.]]As RayShadows, he has a very cheerful and loud exterior, which exasperates others at times. He is also very friendly and eager-to-please, but tends to rush recklessly into things and is quite clumsy. Although he usually has good intentions, Ray tends to cause problems or make things worse,<ref name="ep77">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|77|ref}}</ref>, something that [[Flip Turner]] and [[Caswell Francis]] have pointed out.<ref name="ep87">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|87|ref}}</ref> Ray has a strong admiration, and an albeit fan-boyish personality towards Yuma, since he knew that Yuma won the [[World Duel Carnival]], and even refers to Yuma as the "crown jewel" of [[Heartland Academy]] and [[Heartland City]]. In order to get close to Yuma, Ray treats Yuma with the utmost respect and is eager to do things for Yuma that will please him, such as getting him to have a Duel with pro-Duelist [[Devon Knox]]<ref name="ep76">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|76|ref}}</ref> or voting for Yuma as new class representative of their class. He even wishes to join the [[Super Secret Number Card Investigation Club]] when he learned the club supports Yuma in his adventures.<ref name="ep77">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|77|ref}}</ref>
===Voice/Mannerisms===
Vector is extremely egotistical, referring to himself as "the strongest [[Barian]] warrior" and uses "kono ore" to refer to himself.<ref name="ep94" />
As RayShadows, he used the boyish "boku", which is common for young boys who are usually demure in nature. When pretending to be a member of the "[[Barian Cosmic Crime Unit]]", he used the formal and neutral "watashi" and a deeper voice. He also used "watashi" when he possessed [[Dr. Faker]].
He also has a habit of making sounds using the word "jyan" (roughly equivalent to "ta-da") when revealing actions that he has done, doing so to Yuma and Astral after revealing that he was Ray,<ref name="ep96" />, and when he was Dueling [[Marin]] and [[Dumon]]. During the aforementioned Duels, Vector occasionally used "Ray's" voice to taunt his opponents.<ref name="ep131">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|131|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep132">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|132|ref}}</ref> In the English dub, Vector uses his regular voice to taunt Yuma, but he uses his Ray voice whenever he emphasizes a statement.
=== Abilities ===
Like others of his kind, Vector also has the ability to teleport through portals.<ref name="ep94" /> He can also make himself invisible, and phase from one spot to another, as seen when he reunited with [[Dumon]] and [[Mizar]].<ref name="ep94" /> He can create powerful illusions. Doing so, he can effectively create a copy of himself, which he can Duel through while still in his original body. These illusions can take the form of his original Barian self even on Earth.<ref name="ep96" /> He also has great physical endurance, as he was able to swim through the waters of the [[Barian Sea]] that were burning through his body.<ref name="ep99" />
Vector can also create energy waves that push his enemies back.<ref name="ep101" /> After becoming the host for [[Don Thousand]], he was able to revive Girag and Alito from their stasis.<ref name="ep99" /> He is also capable of utilizing telekinesis, shown when he used the ability to levitate [[Mr. Heartland]].<ref name="ep114">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|114|ref}}</ref> After getting more power, he was able to hold back Don Thousand and incinerate him<ref name="ep137">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|137|ref}}</ref> however it is shown Don Thousand only let Vector believe he was stronger before absorbing him.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|138|ref}}</ref>
Before becoming a Barian Emperor, Vector demonstrated the capability to play a [[Shadow Duel]]. How he was able to do so is unknown.
=== History ===
[[File:Vector's past incarnation.png|left|thumb|Vector in his past life.]]
Centuries ago, Vector was born the human son of a [[Vector's father|ruthless warrior king]]. Shortly after his birth, the infant Vector received "[[Number 65: Djinn Buster (anime)|Number 65: Djinn Buster]]", which fell into his crib from the sky. Years later, Vector's father fell ill, causing control of [[Vector's army|the country's military]] to fall to Vector. Not wishing to fight, he brokered a peace treaty with those they were at war with. This enraged his father, who insisted those kingdoms were close to becoming part of his. In a rage, he attacked his son with his own sword, but [[Vector's mother]] sacrificed herself to save him. After his mother died, his father fell prey to his illness. [[Don Thousand]] appeared before him and modified his memories by giving him "[[Number 104: Masquerade (anime)|Number 104: Masquerade]]".<ref name="ep137">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|137|ref}}</ref> Vector then remembered this event as he himself having killed both his parents.<ref name="ep136">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|136|ref}}</ref> Thousand's actions corrupted Vector, causing him grief over his parents' death, resulting in his becoming just like his father.<ref name="ep137" />
Vector became a vicious monarch and conqueror of other kingdoms, much like his father. He eventually led a [[Vector's army|fleet of ships]] to the [[United Lands of the Poseidon Ocean]], ruled by the past incarnations of [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]]. He launched an assault using these ships and several "[[Gorgonic Guardian (anime)|Gorgonic Guardian]]s".<ref name="ep108">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|108|ref}}</ref> Though very effective at the first, the gorgons were defeated with their own powers by reflecting them with [[mirror shield]]s. When one of his men tried to talk him out of this particular conquest, Vector murdered him, then ordered his other men to throw his body into the ocean as a sacrifice to [[Abyss (character)|Abyss]]. He was pleased when Marin attempted to sacrifice herself to Abyss but was very annoyed when [[Dumon]] attempted to rescue her but failed. Instead, Marin's sacrifice brought forth [[Number 94: Crystalzero (character)|another ocean god]], which purified Abyss.<ref name="ep109">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|109|ref}}</ref>
Knowing they cannot engage two ocean gods, Vector then ordered a retreat and later initiated war against Nash's kingdom.<ref name="ep119">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|119|ref}}</ref> Vector eventually led Nash to a secret tunnel in what would eventually become a [[Number ruins|"Number" ruin]], which also featured [[Barian Emblem#Don Thousand's Emblem|Don Thousand's Emblem]] above the doorway. There, he challenged him to a [[Shadow Duel]], with the rules being that the more [[Monster Card|monsters]] that were [[send|sent]] to the [[Graveyard]], the more of Nash's troops would die. Vector's [[mill]] strategy resulted in the decimation of Nash's army, though Nash himself won the Duel.<ref name="ep120">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|120|ref}}</ref> Vector survived though, and limped back to his own kingdom. He then executed his servants and everyone else in the kingdom, as they had continually urged him to stop the war (in the dub, Vector exiled them). Nash pursued him and the two Dueled again, with Nash winning once again.<ref name="ep136" /> Upon losing, Vector was overwhelmed by the souls of the people he slaughtered, dragging him to the darkest abyss as his punishment to be purged for all horrible things done in his nature.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|138|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector and Nash.png|thumb|right|Vector holding [[Rio Kastle|Marin]] hostage as [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] watches on.]]Following his death, Vector was reincarnated as one of the [[Seven Barian Emperors]], as his soul was one that was connected to a [[Mythyrian Number|Mythyrian "Number"]] card, which had sealed Thousand's power.<ref name="ep129">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|129|ref}}</ref> Vector had no memory of his previous life, due to the "[[Number 10X|Over-Hundred Number]]" that he received from Don Thousand.<ref name="ep130">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|130|ref}}</ref> Nash and Marin had also been reincarnated as Barians and Nash was leader of the group. Vector often clashed with Nash's leadership. After Nash had annoyed him enough to score 100,000,000 (1,000,000 in the dub) "points" on a scale Vector created, Vector took Marin hostage. When Nash intervened, Vector used "[[Giant Sky Sword]]" to open a bottomless rift and threw Marin into it, while using a spell to cause Nash to follow her.<ref name="ep131">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|131|ref}}</ref> Vector believed them dead,<ref name="ep109" />, while [[Dumon]] believed they had simply vanished and assumed leadership of the group from them in the interim.<ref name="DurbeInfo">{{citeweb|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/yugioh-zexal/images/chara_barian.png|title=TV Tokyo's Barian profile|publisher=tvtokyo.com}}</ref>
[[File:VectorandFaker.png|thumb|left|200px|Vector first meets [[Dr. Faker]].]]
Due to the [[Barian World|Barian]] and [[Astral World]]s both being made of energy, the two could not directly interact with one another, despite being at war.<ref name="ep70" /> The Astral World wished to destroy the Barian World in order to purge [[Chaos (power)|Chaos]]. This prompted the Barian World to attempt counterattacks. Both worlds focused on the recovery of the "Number" cards as part of their plans.<ref name="ep119">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|119|ref}}</ref> Vector schemed to use humans as pawns in his plan.
Five years before the [[World Duel Carnival]], when [[Dr. Faker]] opened the door to the Barian World, Vector appeared before him. Making him believing that [[Hart Tenjo]] could only be kept alive were the powers from the Barian World, Faker then agreed to collect the "Numbers" for Vector in order to destroy the Astral World. If Faker did not complete his task, Vector would take Hart for himself.<ref name="ep70">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|70|ref}}</ref>
After the [[Duel]] between [[Yuma Tsukumo]] and [[Fender]], Ray observed everyone celebrating from an upper window, and then smiled.<ref name="ep75">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|75|ref}}</ref>
While running to [[Heartland Academy]], Ray crashed into Yuma on his way, and when he realized it Yuma, was excited to have met the champion of the [[World Duel Carnival]]. When Yuma said he was late, Ray refused to let that happen to Yuma and forcefully dragged him through rather odd "shortcuts" to make it to school. Once they arrived at class, Ray loudly announced their arrival and introduced himself as the new student of the class. Later, Ray overheard Yuma wishing to Duel pro-Duelist [[Devon Knox]] and took upon the task of getting Yuma a Duel by himself. Once Ray found Devon, he tried to make his request, but found that he was brainwashed by the [[Barian World]]. Devon then Dueled Ray in the hopes of finding out where Yuma was, but Ray refused to give him any information and was brutally defeated. When Yuma arrived and Dueled Devon, Ray watched and cheered for Yuma. After the Duel, Ray quickly ran over to a tired Yuma to carry him to the infirmary on his back. Officially friends, Ray then carried off Yuma while running, oblivious to Yuma's screaming.<ref name="ep76">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|76|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Rei secertly watchs Yuma duel with class president.jpg|thumb|left|Ray secretly watches Yuma Duel with [[Carlyle Chesterton]].]]
When the class was electing a class president, Ray nominated Yuma, and when Yuma won, Ray voiced his congratulations. During lunch, he learned of the [[Super Secret Number Card Investigation Club]] from Yuma's friends and asked [[Bronk Stone]] for membership. They were interrupted by [[Caswell Francis]], who had been assigned "Special Disciplinary Commander", and were shocked when he started to enforce rules upon the school. Later, Ray secretly watched Yuma Duel against [[Carlyle Chesterton]] by the gym pool with a concerned look. After Yuma won, Ray accepted Caswell's apologies and was later seen with Yuma talking about relinquishing his position as class president to Caswell.<ref name="ep77">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|77|ref}}</ref>.
[[File:Astral, Yuma, and Rei.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ray watching Shark's Duel over Yuma's Duel Gazer.]]
One day after school, Ray walked home with Yuma and Tori and asked Tori why Yuma seemed so depressed.<ref name="ep82">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|82|ref}}</ref> Later, Ray went into the woods after [[Kite Tenjo]] took Yuma's place to Duel against [[Mizar]] and stayed hidden in the trees to watch.<ref name="ep83">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|83|ref}}</ref> After the Duel, Ray paid a visit to a hospitalized Yuma, and was slightly intimidated by [[Kari Tsukumo]] after seeing her scold Yuma.<ref name="ep84">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|84|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Rei Under Barian Control.png|thumb|rightt|200px|Ray pretending to be under Barian control.]] Once Yuma was discharged from the hospital, Ray waited for him to come by so they could go to school together, but then they were approached by many Barian-brainwashed Duelists from their school. Yuma, who was worried about his safety, told Ray to run, but they were surrounded at the Heartland pier. Luckily, Shark, Tori and Rio came to help them fight off the Duelists. While Yuma and the others were defeating the minions, Ray became brainwashed by Girag as well and grabbed Yuma from behind. Holding Yuma in place, just before Ray and the Duelists were going to finish Yuma off, Alito appeared and defeated them, thus freeing them all from Barian's control. As he regained consciousness, Ray's left eye glowed red when Alito revealed his alliance with the Barian World. When Alito and Yuma started to Duel, Ray intensely watched the Duel with his friends,<ref name="ep85">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|85|ref}}</ref>, but vanished afterwards and attacked Alito.<ref name="ep86">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|86|ref}}</ref>
[[File:YumaReiEp88.png|left|200px|thumb|Ray with Yuma in their Duel with Girag.]]
A few days later, Ray and Yuma tried to find a shortcut to school together, only to be chased down on the way by a group of dogs. The two arrived at school late, exhausted and slightly injured. Ray apologized as he thought that it the best way for them to go to school that way. When Caswell and Flip commented how Ray's intentions never did any good, he apologized again, but Yuma told him it was fine and Ray burst into tears of happiness. Flip and Caswell then commented that Ray and Yuma were a good combo of friends, despite Ray's bumbling antics. The next morning, Ray met up with Yuma, who wanted to ask him a question about Alito. Ray interrupted Yuma by telling him he found the shortest way to school and asked Yuma to trust him. After school, Ray found out that Girag challenged Yuma to a Duel and he was to bring Ray along too. Ray confronted Tori and Bronk, and they told him that Yuma didn't want him to be involved and kept it a secret from him, but Ray still wanted to go. Frustrated and crying, Ray stated that he knew he would get in the way since he was timid and not very skilled at Dueling, but he still wanted to go because Yuma was his friend. Following Tori and Bronk, Ray pleaded with Yuma to let him join the Duel. Yuma agreed as long Ray didn't overdo it. Ray made many blunders throughout the Duel, which resulted in the rapid depletion of his and Yuma's Life Points. Once again, Ray apologized for making Yuma protect him.<ref name="ep87">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|87|ref}}</ref> As the Duel continued, Ray started to play seriously and protected Yuma from Girag. He finally revealed his secret by throwing "[[Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force]]" to Yuma, who used it to change "Number 39: Utopia" to "[[Number C39: Utopia Ray V (anime)|Number C39: Utopia Ray V]]". With their new card, Yuma and Ray won the Duel. Girag questioned who Ray was, but only smirked and said that he will learn "sooner or later". Once Girag retreated, Yuma demanded answers from him - Ray claimed he was an officer of the "[[Barian Cosmic Crime Unit]]", but told him be to be quiet about it in front Bronk and Tori. At night, Ray explained his mission to Yuma and asked him to keep this a secret from everybody else. He then told Yuma that he would be his "subordinate" from now and watched nervously as Yuma nearly fell off the roof.<ref name="ep88">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|88|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Varian's Guardian ID.png|thumb|200px|right|Ray's "Barian Cosmic Crime Unit" ID.]]
[[File:Yuma vs. Vector.png|thumb|left|Vector vs. Yuma]]
Using "Master Key Beetle", Astral activated the [[Different Dimension Airship]] inside the Emperor's Key. The ship took them to "[[Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield]]", where Vector, Dumon and Mizar awaited them. They separated the group, with Vector facing Yuma, Mizar facing Kite, and Dumon facing Shark. Vector mockingly greeted Yuma, who demanded to see Ray. Vector complied and brought an unconscious Ray through a portal, taunting Yuma by saying he wouldn't ever wake up. Enraged, Yuma angrily commenced the Duel, with Vector bringing out "[[Number 104: Masquerade (anime)|Number 104: Masquerade]]". When Yuma Xyz Summoned "[[Number 39: Utopia (anime)|Number 39: Utopia]]", he told Yuma about the effect of "Sargasso" and watched it hit him with lightning.<ref name="ep95">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|95|ref}}</ref>. Vector continuously taunted Yuma, causing Yuma to reach his breaking point and Summon "[[Number C39: Utopia Ray V (anime)|Number C39: Utopia Ray V]]" and reduce Vector's Life Points to 1300. With that strike, the illusory body he had been using was destroyed, and when the dust cleared, "Ray" stood against Yuma.
[[File:ReiScaryFace.jpg|thumb|right|Ray reveals he was Vector all along.]]
Frustrated and enraged that [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] and [[Astral]] had defeated him for a second time, Vector journeyed to the [[Barian Sea]]. Swimming through it, he found the place where [[Don Thousand]] was sealed and released him from his resting place. He offered Don Thousand his life in exchange for the power to defeat Yuma and Astral. Thousand told him to journey to Earth and find the seven sealed [[Mythyrian Numbers|Mythyrian "Numbers"]], which would fully revive Don Thousand. Vector agreed and Thousand merged with him, empowering Vector with new abilities and restoring his severely wounded body. Vector proceeded to meet with [[Dumon]] and [[Mizar]] again and told them that [[Astral]]'s full powers will awaken soon.<ref name="ep99">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|99|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector_denies_responsibility99Vector denies responsibility99.png|thumb|right|Vector discussing the Seven Mythyrian "Numbers" with Dumon and Mizar.]]They blamed him for the failure of the "[[Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso]]" plan, due to his recklessness, saying that Yuma and Astral are even stronger now. Vector retorted that without his plans, the Barians would be even worse off. This enraged Mizar, but Dumon stopped him once more. He revealed that thousands of years ago, Astral defeated Don Thousand. Without his memories, Astral's powers are not as strong - if he recovered all his memories, the Barian World would be finished. He told them of the Mythyrian "Numbers" that were sealed and revealed he revived [[Mr. Heartland]] from the Barian Sea in the form of a fly. Heartland told them of information he had obtained when he served [[Dr. Faker]] - the twenty-three points on [[Earth (planet)|Earth]] where doors to other dimensions may open. Vector added to Dumon that they may find [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]] as well - the other [[Seven Barian Emperors|Barian Emperors]] who vanished. Dumon and Mizar ultimately agreed and left to start searching, while Vector used some of Don Thousand's powers to accelerate the healing of [[Girag]] and [[Alito]].<ref name="ep99">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|99|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector presents Barian's Force to Dark Mist.png|thumb|left|Vector offers "[[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]" to [[Number 96 (character)|Number 96]].]]
[[File:Traped Vector.png|thumb|150px|left|Vector on [[Don Thousand]]'s throne.]]
Vector called Dumon and Mizar back to the Barian World and informed them that Alito and Girag had awoken. Vector was unfazed by Alito's new personality, and was rather pleased with Alito's goal of "crushing" Yuma.<ref name="ep103">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|103|ref}}</ref>Don Thousand later informed Vector that the [[Number 73: Abyss Splash (anime)|last]] [[Number 94: Crystalzero (anime)|two]] Mythyrian "Numbers" had fallen into the hands of Yuma's allies, though he claimed it wouldn't be a problem though. Vector asked how much Don Thousand really knows and Thousand responded "everything", including what Vector felt when he entered the ruins. He confirmed that Vector was once human, then became a Barian and claimed that he was also responsible for the deaths of [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]]. He then ordered Vector to find Number 96 as the latter was about to put his own plan into effect.<ref name="ep109"/> When Number 96's attack affected Earth and both the Astral and Barian Worlds, Thousand again told Vector to go after him.<ref name="ep110">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|110|ref}}</ref> Vector finally located Number 96 and witnessed his defeat by Yuma and Astral in their ZEXAL II form.<ref name="ep111">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|111|ref}}</ref> Thousand called Vector to his [[Don Thousand's palace|palace]] after this and clarified that Number 96 was a shard of his power stuck in Astral during their battle. He granted Vector four "Numbers", but instructed him to wait to use them and revealed [[Fusionizer|a device]] that could fuse the human and Barian Worlds, amplifying Thousand's power and destroy the Astral World. More devices were needed for it though and Thousand must remain in the palace to use Number 96's power to create them. He instructed Vector to sit on the throne, which then encased his body within an encumbering armor. Vector then called on [[Mr. Heartland]] and the [[Fearsome Four of the Dark Dueling World]] to use the new "Numbers" to battle Yuma.<ref name="ep112">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|112|ref}}</ref>
After [[Erazor]]'s defeat at the hands of Yuma and [[Trey]], Heartland reported the failure to Vector and apologized. Vector responded that he would tolerate no more failures. Heartland revealed he had the next assassin set up - [[Chironex]], a [[WATER]] Duelist who once served as Heartland's own mentor. Upon hearing this, Vector ordered Heartland to send Chironex after Shark and mused that whenever he thinks of Shark, his chest fills with rage.<ref name="ep114" /> Around the time Yuma finished his Duel with [[Eliphas]], he and [[Don Thousand]] had completed the devices and Vector was released from the throne.<ref name="ep121">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|121|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Don thousands.png|thumb|right|[[Don Thousand]] telling Vector to calm himself.]]
They met with [[Mr. Heartland]] in Thousand's palace and showed him the vast amount of fake "Numbers" in the [[Fusionizer]], which they planned to release upon the human world. After threatening Heartland, Vector and Thousand sent him along with the "Numbers" to Earth to start their plan. While Vector himself remained in the Barian World, he watched Mr. Heartland Duel with [[Kite Tenjo]] and childishly laughing at the way Heartland pummeled Kite with dirty tricks. His pleasure was cut short when he noticed a flash in the Barian World that signal for the [[Seven Barian Emperors|Barian Emperors]] to meet. He met with the other Barians, but was shocked by hearing a familiar voice from next to the throne, which he identified as [[Rio Kastle|Marin]]'s and deduced the one next to her to be [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]], both of whom he had murdered in the past.<ref name="ep122">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|122|ref}}</ref> As Vector inwardly reeled from his shock, [[Dumon]] revealed to him that Nash and Marin had ended up Earth as Shark and Rio and lost their memories as a result. Vector was ready to panic, wondering if they had all their memories back, but Don Thousand told him to calm down and that though they had their memories, Vector's blood was not what was on Nash's mind. In an effort to prove his loyalty to the Barians, Nash gave Vector leave to kill him should he sense any degree of betrayal. Dumon then questioned if the current situation on Earth was Vector's doing - only Don Thousand should be able to merge the worlds. Vector denied any involvement and pinned it on Heartland, suggesting it was he that released Thousand. Vector went on to suggest they attack Earth now since Yuma and Astral are away. Nash chided him for underestimating them - they would return. Nash gave each of the Barian Emperors new powers first, then consented to Vector's plan.<ref name="ep123">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|123|ref}}</ref>
====Barian Emperor Onslaught====
[[File:Seven Barian Emperor's arrival.png|thumb|left|200px|Vector along with other [[Seven Barian Emperors|Barian Emperors]] arriving on Earth.]]
After [[Mr. Heartland]] was defeated, the [[Seven Barian Emperors]] arrived together on [[Earth (planet)|Earth]] in front of [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] and commenced [[Barian Battlemorph]]. After Yuma was rendered unable to Duel when the [[Emperor's Key]] reacted with [[Nash]]'s [[Barian Emblem]], [[Roku]] and [[Kaze]] arrived and pelted the Emperors with smoke bombs, allowing Yuma's group to escape. The Emperors gave chase, with all of them except Vector being forced into Duels with Yuma's friends. Vector instead chose to sit on a rooftop and watch Nash's Duel with [[Quattro]] in an effort to gauge Nash's current power. As the Duel continued, he reacted with shock when Nash led the other Emperors in a simultaneous [[Chaos Draw]].<ref name="ep124">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|124|ref}}</ref> This allowed each of them to create "[[Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One]]" and bring out their "[[Number C]]" monsters instantly. Vector was floored by this power and even Thousand expressed surprise that Nash was able to pass that power to the other Emperors. Vector gloated that defeating the humans should be easy now even if they get ganged up on, but wondered if Nash would be able to Duel his former friend.<ref name="ep125">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|125|ref}}</ref> As the Duel continued, Vector believed Quattro had won at several points, but Nash countered each move. Determining he could not underestimate Nash's power, he commented it was time to enact his own plan after Nash ordered the remaining Emperors to pursue Astral, Yuma, [[Kite Tenjo|Kite]], [[Trey]] and [[Quinton]].<ref name="ep126">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|126|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector speaking to Alito and Girag.png|thumb|right|Vector speaking to [[Alito]] and [[Girag]].]]
Vector met with [[Girag]] and [[Alito]], ordering Girag to lure Nash back to the [[Barian World]] and Alito to pursue Yuma, knowing he could not afford to fight both Nash and Yuma. The two questioned why they should listen to Vector, and he responded by asking who they thought woke them from their "nap" earlier and called on [[Don Thousand]], who appeared and grabbed both Girag and Alito by the necks. Alito called him a fool for unleashing Thousand, but Thousand exerted his influence on them both, effectively turning them into Vector's puppets. From on top of a blimp, Vector saw the [[Sphere Field]] generated by Quinton and Trey's bracelets, which trapped [[Mizar]], [[Dumon]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]]. He opted to keep his distance but watch the Duel, chiding Mizar and mockingly calling him "Miza-chan" when he intentionally drew "The Seventh One" at a time he was unable to play it.<ref name="ep127">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|127|ref}}</ref> He commented that a dragon tamer was nothing without a dragon to control. He was floored by the effect of Quinton's "[[Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere (anime)|Number C9: Dyson Sphere]]" and once Mizar made his comeback he departed to the [[Barian World]].<ref name="ep128">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|128|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector Vs Merag & Dumon.png|thumb|left|200px|Vector vs. [[Dumon]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]].]]In the Barian World, Vector sat on the throne and greeted Marin and Dumon when they arrived. He informed them he intended to unite the power of the Seven Emperors. Dumon responded that the seven were already united, but Vector corrected him, saying he would absorb their powers for himself.<ref name="ep130" /> He revealed that he had released Don Thousand and that the Seven Emperors were simply his pawns to ensure the restoration of his power. [[File:Vector increasin'.png|thumb|right|As "[[Don Thousand's Throne (anime)|Don Thousand's Throne]]" drains [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]]'s powers, Vector grows stronger.]] Dumon pointed out that that applied to Vector too, but Vector claimed that with Thousand's power, he was a god himself. The three Dueled in a [[Battle Royal]] style, though Marin and Dumon combined "[[Number 103: Ragnazero (anime)|Number 103: Ragnazero]]" and "[[Number 102: Star Seraph Sentry (anime)|Number 102: Star Seraph Sentry]]" to destroy "[[Number 96: Dark Mist (anime)|Number 96: Dark Mist]]". However, Vector Summoned "[[Number 43: Manipulator of Souls (anime)|Number 43: Manipulator of Souls]]" and [[equip]]ped "Dark Mist" to it before recovering his [[Life Points]] using the [[Continuous Spell Card]] "[[Don Thousand's Throne (anime)|Don Thousand's Throne]]", which drew its power from Nash, who is held captive within a [[Sphere Field]], which in turn increased the monster's [[ATK]] and inflicted [[effect damage|damage]] to Marin. Vector revealed his "point" system and the fact that he had killed Nash and Marin previously. Marin, enraged by Vector's words, used "The Seventh One" to bring out "[[Number C103: Ragnafinity (anime)|Number C103: Ragnafinity]]".<ref name="ep131">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|131|ref}}</ref> Unfortunately, despite Marin and Dumon's strategies, with the latter Summoning his own "[[Number C]]" monster, "[[Number C102: Archfiend Seraph (anime)|Number C102: Archfiend Seraph]]", in the process, Vector managed to escape defeat and used the effect of his "[[Damage Pot]]" to try and take down both Emperors in one go, Dumon used "[[Sacred Shield]]" to reflect all the damage to himself, causing him to vanish. An enraged Marin then attacked Vector directly, but just as she thought she had defeated him, Vector's laugh ominously echoed from the smoke.<ref name="ep132">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|132|ref}}</ref>
[[File:VectorAbsorbsDurbeandMerag.png|left|200px|thumb|Vector absorbing the souls of Marin and Dumon.]]
He revealed to Marin that by sending "Don Thousand's Throne" to the Graveyard, he could [[negate]] her attack and end her turn, while also Ranking-Up his Number. He performed a [[Chaos Xyz Evolution]], Summoning "[[Number C43: High Manipulator of Chaos (anime)|Number C43: High Manipulator of Chaos]]" and activated "[[Cursed Chaos]]", preventing Marin from activating the effect of "Ragnafinity" without [[pay]]ing 500 Life Points. By activating the effect of "High Manipulator of Chaos", he Summoned a "[[Manipulator Token (anime)|Manipulator Token]]" that could attack multiple times, while giving "High Manipulator of Chaos" ATK equal to the damage Vector would have taken. [[File:VectorAbsorbsAlitoandGirag.png|thumb|right|200px|Vector absorbing the souls of Alito, Girag, and [[Ponta]].]] Vector used both monsters to defeat Marin. He then taunted Marin and absorbed her soul along with Dumon's. Afterwards, [[Don Thousand]] informed him that Girag had recovered his true memories and was free from his grasp. Vector transported to Girag's location and attempted to kill him and Yuma with "High Manipulator of Chaos". Girag pushed Yuma out of the way, taking the blow. Vector then absorbed Girag's soul, taking Alito's (who had been defeated by Girag) and Ponta's souls in the process. Sensing Nash was breaking free from the area Don Thousand confined him to, Vector headed back to the Barian World.<ref name="ep133">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|133|ref}}</ref> Vector transported the [[Number ruins|ruins]] connected to his past life to the Barian World to serve as the arena where he would face Nash.<ref name="ep135">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|135|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector Memory Triggers (136).png|thumb|200px|left|Vector's memory is triggered.]] As Nash was about to arrive, Don Thousand conversed with Vector, only to be restrained by Vector and removed from his sight. After Nash arrived, he and Vector had a brief talk, then they began their Duel. Although Nash was able to inflict damage to Vector, Vector used this to his advantage and brought forth his fellow Barians' Chaos "Numbers", while taunting Nash about Marin's sacrifice. Eventually Vector's "[[Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade (anime)|Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade]]" clashed with "[[Number C65: King Overfiend (anime)|Number C65: King Overfiend]]", awakening his true memories.<ref name="ep136">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|136|ref}}</ref> After regaining his true memories, Vector tricked everyone into thinking he was going to reform, but then revealed it was an act to lower Nash's guard. He later explained to Don Thousand that he had been suspicious of him since learning he tampered with memories of the others. Declaring himself to be more powerful than Thousand, Vector incinerated him and attempts to finish off Nash, only to be countered preemptively since Nash didn't believe in his words. Vector used "[[Rank-Up-Magic Admiration of the Thousands (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Admiration of the Thousands]]" to bring out "[[Number C5: Chaos Chimera Dragon (anime)|Number C5: Chaos Chimera Dragon]]", but Nash narrowly survived and counterattacked with "[[Rank-Up-Magic Quick Chaos (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Quick Chaos]]" and "[[Number C73: Abyss Supra Splash (anime)|Number C73: Abyss Supra Splash]]", defeating Vector.<ref name="ep137">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|137|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Vector'sDemise.png|right|200px|thumb|Vector is absorbed by Don Thousand.]]
After his defeat, Vector was about to be absorbed into Don Thousand only for Yuma to attempt to save him at the last second, wanting to reconcile his bonds as Ray Shadows. Vector attempted to take advantage of this by dragging Yuma with him, but he was taken aback by Yuma's sincerity, as he wouldn't abandon him or their former friendship. Seeing the trust that Yuma put on him, and remembering the times that he spent with him as Ray, Vector had a change of heart and sacrificed himself to Thousand to protect Yuma.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|138|ref}}</ref>
[[File:NaschandVector'sSpirit.png|left|200px|thumb|Vector's spirit appears with Nash.]]
During Nash's Duel with Yuma, Vector's soul appeared to support [[Nash]] alongside those of the other Emperors after Nash overlaid their "[[Number C10X|Chaos Over-Hundred Numbers]]" to create "[[CXyz Barian Hope (anime)|CXyz Barian Hope]]".<ref name="ep142">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|142|ref}}</ref>
After Yuma and Astral's last Duel, Vector was revived by the [[Numeron Code]], joining Yuma's group to come to Astral's aid in the new crisis in the Astral World after waving off remarks on his new demeanor.<ref name="ep146">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|146|ref}}</ref>
==Relationships==
===Reginald Kastle/Nash===
He demonstrates an uncontrollable loathing towards [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]], claiming he "disliked him" from the moment the two met and even going as far as creating a "point system" in which Nash would score 1 point each time Nash spoke, annoyed Vector or did anything and decided to betray him after scoring the grand total of 100,000,000 points. <ref name="ep131">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|131|ref}}</ref>
Vector is also shown to be afraid of Nash to an extent, as he was horrified and backed away when he found out he was still alive,<ref name="ep122">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|122|ref}}</ref>, and had to be calmed down by [[Don Thousand]] when he started to panic at Nash possibly remembering what he did.<ref name="ep123">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|123|ref}}</ref> Vector has a habit of sitting on Nash's throne when the latter is absent.<ref name="ep94" /><ref name="ep130" />
Their animosity goes far back in the past, as they went to war with one another, which ended with Nash losing [[Rio Kastle|his sister]] and his army. It is so strong that Vector mused that his heart filled with rage whenever he thought of Shark - before he knew that Shark was actually Nash.<ref name="ep114" />
In the end, they become allies in the fight against the new threat to the [[Astral World]].<ref name="ep146">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|146|ref}}</ref>
===Yuma Tsukumo and Astral===
Vector shows immense hatred towards both [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] and [[Astral]] due to his defeat at the hands of Yuma, [[Reginald Kastle|Shark]] and [[Kite Tenjo|Kite]]. He vowed revenge and began his new plan almost immediately, taking the persona of Ray Shadows in an attempt to gain Yuma's trust as well as undermine his and Astral's friendship.<ref name="ep98" />
Vector's hatred for both Yuma and Astral was the catalyst for him releasing [[Don Thousand]] from his prison in the Barian World and he even sold his soul to him in order to have the power to utterly defeat the duo.<ref name="ep99" /> However, after Yuma sees Vector's real memories , he trusts that Vector is in fact kind at heart. While Vector used this to his advantage, to trick Yuma and Nash, Vector tried to pull Yuma with him when he was about to be absorbed into Don Thousand, but Yuma did not mind and was willing to go with Vector, since he still regarded him as his friend. Seeing the trust Yuma had placed on him, he had a change of heart and decided to sacrifice himself to ensure Yuma's safety.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|138|ref}}</ref>
===Dumon===
Before Vector was revived as a [[Barian]], he met [[Dumon]] when he was attacking [[Nash]]'s [[United Lands of the Poseidon Ocean|kingdom]]. The two were enemies due to the fact that Dumon was a friend of Nash. When he and Dumon were revived as [[Barian]]sBarians, they didn't recall their memories of their past life due to their "[[Number 10X|Over-Hundred Numbers]]", but their relationship was only slightly better.
While Dumon assumed leadership of the [[Seven Barian Emperors|Barian Emperors]], Vector would often act on his own accord without much coordination or planning with Dumon, who would often scold and threaten Vector for acting on his own. Their animosity was kept at bay only by the fact that Vector's plan often were was the better course of action. Knowing how close Dumon had been with Nash and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]], he was able to convince Dumon to hunt for the [[Mythyrian Number|Mythyrian "Numbers"]] in an effort to find them.
However, when Nash and Marin returned to the Barian World, Dumon questioned Vector about why [[Earth (planet)|Earth]] and the [[Barian World]] fused together, knowing that only [[Don Thousand]] was capable of it. Vector denied his involvement by claiming that [[Mr. Heartland]] revived Thousand. After Nash ordered the Emperors to the find the remain remaining [[Number holder|"Number" holder]]s Vector had his own plans to absorb the other Emperors and their powers, including Dumon.
After Vector's revelation on his involvement on Nash's and Marin's disappearance, Dumon was more than disgusted and enraged at Vector's actions and even was willing to sacrifice himself in order to take Vector down with him. Even so, Vector mocked Dumon and Marin for their hard work. When Dumon lost due to the effect of [[Sacred Shield|his own card]], Vector rejoiced. <ref name="ep132">{{episode| Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|132|ref}}</ref>
In the end, they become allies in the fight against the new threat to the [[Astral World]].<ref name="ep146" />
Like the rest of his fellow Barian Emperors, [[Mizar]] doesn't like Vector very much. However, Mizar was the only Emperor who came close to threating Vector and he wasn't pleased when he discovered that the latter was still alive. Vector mocked [[Girag]], and [[Alito]], much to Mizar's disgust, and had to be restrained by [[Dumon]] to prevent him from threating the latter. However goes along with Vector's plan for the Barian's advantages.
After Vector loses the duel to Yuma for the final time and became [[Don Thousand]]'s host, Mizar would threaten him to feed him to [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (character)|his dragon]]. However, he agrees with Vector about finding the Mythyrian Numbers, as well as find the two missing Barian Emperors, [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]].
After Nash ordered the Emperors to find the remaining "Number" holders, Vector made his own plans to absorb the other Emperors and their powers, including Mizar. After his "[[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]" was absorbed by [[Number C6: Chronomaly Chaos Atlandis (anime)|Number C6: Chronomaly Chaos Atlandis]], Vector mocked him for losing his dragon. He was going as far to say that a Dragon Tamer is nothing without a dragon.
===Rio Kastle/Marin===
Vector disliked [[Rio Kastle|Marin]] because she was [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]]'s sister. This hatred extended up to the time that they were reincarnated as [[Seven Barian Emperors|Barian Emperors]] and up to the point when Vector took Marin hostage after Nash annoyed him enough to betray him.
However, Vector also feared Marin and Nash when they returned to the [[Barian World]] and had to be calmed by [[Don Thousand]] after he thought that they remembered what he did to them.
After the Barians attacked [[Earth (planet)|Earth]], and Nash ordered the other Emperors to find the remaining "Number" holders, Vector had his own plans to absorb his fellow Emperors to gain their powers (including Marin). When Marin and Dumon returned to the Barian World, he told them his plans and revealed that he revived Don Thousand. He also began to make Marin suffer as he used "[[Number 43: Manipulator of Souls (anime)|Number 43: Manipulator of Souls]]" to inflict [[effect damage|damage]] to her.
===Girag===
Like the rest of his fellow [[Seven Barian Emperors|Emperors]], [[Girag]] doesn't like Vector very much. However, When Vector has became had become Ray Shadows in his human form, the relationship was better due to the latter not knowing he was Vector at the time. Vector doesn't care about him, as he was willing to used him, just for his own plan of defeating [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]]. After Vector hurts [[Alito]], Girag was furious when he found out it was Ray who hurt him, going as far to forcing him to a Duel.
===Don Thousand===
After Vector lost to [[Yuma Tsukumo]] and [[Astral]] once again, his hatred towards them caused him to release Don Thousand from his prison. He allowed himself to become the God's host in return for helping him search for the [[Mythyrian Numbers|Mythyrian "Number"]] cards. Vector was very annoyed when Don Thousand told him that he knows where the numbers' location is, but never told him until later. Despite this, Vector has shown loyalty to Don Thousand due to the latter being their deity. He helped him fuse [[Earth]] with the [[Barian World]], and also helped him manufacture the [[Fake Number|fake "Number"]] cards in order to help Don Thousand's machinations.
He also has shown to have a different view of him than any of his fellow Emperors. When [[Rio Kastle|Marin]] asked told Vector that Don Thousand had used him as well, Vector claimed that he became a god by merging with Don Thousand, so he does not care if he was used by the latter.
After Vector's true memories was revealed however, he was furious with Don Thousand for corrupting his memories, and he used the absorbed powers of his fellow Emperors to destroy him before continuing his duel against [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]]. Shortly after losing his last Duel to Nash, Vector claimed that he was more powerful than Don Thousand, only for the latter to show up. Vector was shocked because he thought that he destroyed Don Thousand, only for the latter to tell him that his power was never his to begin with, and decided to absorb him. Upon realizing that Don Thousand was going to absorb him, Vector quickly became afraid of him.
==Number Hunting==
[[File:Number104Masquerade-JP-Anime-ZX-NC.png|right|200px|thumb|"[[Number 104: Masquerade (anime)|Number 104: Masquerade]]", Vector's "[[Number 10X|Over-Hundred Number]]".]]
Vector's "[[Number 10X|Over-Hundred Number]]" is "[[Number 104: Masquerade (anime)|Number 104: Masquerade]]",<ref name="ep96" />, with its upgraded "[[C (archetype)|Chaos]]" form being "[[Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade (anime)|Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade]]".<ref name="ep97" />
Vector acquired "[[Number 66: Master Key Beetle (anime)|Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]" via unknown means and intentionally lost a Duel to [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] in order to give the card to [[Astral]].<ref name="ep94" /> After the defeat of [[Number 96 (character)|Number 96]], his power returned to its origin - [[Don Thousand]].<ref name="ep112" /> This resulted in Vector obtaining the "Numbers" that Number 96 owned, among them "[[Number 65: Djinn Buster (anime)|Number 65: Djinn Buster]]"<ref name="ep136" /> and "[[Number 96: Dark Mist (anime)|Number 96: Dark Mist]]"<ref name="ep131" /> itself, as well as their corresponding "[[Number C]]" forms, "[[Number C65: King Overfiend (anime)|Number C65: King Overfiend]]" and "[[Number C96: Dark Storm (anime)|Number C96: Dark Storm]]".
[[File:Number43ManipulatorofSouls-JP-Anime-ZX-NC-2.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"[[Number 43: Manipulator of Souls (anime)|Number 43: Manipulator of Souls]]", [[equip]]ped with "[[Number 96: Dark Mist (anime)|Number 96: Dark Mist]]".]]
Don Thousand gave Vector access to four [[Fake Number|fake]] "Numbers" - "[[Number 1: Infection Buzz King (anime)|Number 1: Infection Buzz King]]",<ref name="ep122" />, "[[Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito]]",<ref name="ep116">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|116|ref}}</ref>, "[[Number 3: Cicada King]]"<ref name="ep112" /> and "[[Number 4: Stealth Kragen]]".<ref name="ep114" /> These he gave to the [[Fearsome Four of the Dark Dueling World]].<ref name="ep112" />
Vector obtained "[[Number 43: Manipulator of Souls (anime)|Number 43: Manipulator of Souls]]" through unknown means and also upgraded it into "[[Number C43: High Manipulator of Chaos (anime)|Number C43: High Manipulator of Chaos]]". <ref name="ep131" /><ref name="ep133" />
[[File:Vector'sNumberCArmy.png|right|200px|thumb|Vector with "[[Number C65: King Overfiend (anime)|Number C65: King Overfiend]]", "[[Number C103: Ragnafinity (anime)|Number C103: Ragnafinity]]", "[[Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade (anime)|Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade]]" and "[[Number C102: Archfiend Seraph (anime)|Number C102: Archfiend Seraph]]".]]
After beginning his vendetta against his fellow [[Seven Barian Emperors|Barian Emperors]], Vector obtained the "Over-Hundred Numbers" they had previously owned - "[[Number 102: Star Seraph Sentry (anime)|Number 102: Star Seraph Sentry]]" from [[Dumon]], "[[Number 103: Ragnazero (anime)|Number 103: Ragnafinity]]" from [[Marin]], "[[Number 105: Battlin' Boxer Star Cestus (anime)|Number 105: Battlin' Boxer Star Cestus]]" from [[Alito]] and "[[Number 106: Giant Hand (anime)|Number 106: Giant Hand]]" from [[Girag]]. This also gave him access to their "Number C" forms - "[[Number C102: Archfiend Seraph (anime)|Number C102: Archfiend Seraph]]", "[[Number C103: Ragnafinity (anime)|Number C103: Ragnafinity]]", "[[Number C105: Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus (anime)|Number C105: Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus]]" and "[[Number C106: Giant Red Hand (anime)|Number C106: Giant Red Hand]]", respectively.<ref name="ep132" /><ref name="ep133ep136" /><ref name="ep136ep133" /> Presumably, he also gained "[[Number 58: Burner Visor (anime)|Number 58: Burner Visor]]" from Girag and "[[Number 64: Ronin Raccoon Sandayu (anime)|Number 64: Ronin Raccoon Sandayu]]", "[[Number 80: Rhapsody in Berserk (anime)|Number 80: Rhapsody in Berserk]]" and "[[Number C80: Requiem in Berserk (anime)|Number C80: Requiem in Berserk]]" from Alito.
Vector also has access to "[[Number C5: Chaos Chimera Dragon (anime)|Number C5: Chaos Chimera Dragon]]" and presumably its [[Number 5: Doom Chimera Dragon(anime)|base form]] as well.<ref name="ep137" /> After his loss to Nash, his "Numbers" were taken by Don Thousand when the latter disposed of him.<ref name="ep138" />
==Decks==
===Shining===
As RayShadows, Vector plays a '''"[[Shining]]" Deck''', which focuses on low [[Level]] and low [[ATK]] monsters with effects that inflict [[effect damage]] in combination with monster [[destroy|destruction]]. He hides his true Dueling prowess from his opponents at first, then surprises them with his traps and various strategic maneuvers later on. He is also willing to take losses to maintain his clumsy public persona. While these monsters look cute and happy, a couple of them show malevolent appearances before making attacks or using effects, insinuating at the Duelist's true nature.
{{Decklist|Shining Deck
|effect monsters =
* [[Shining Destroyer]]
* [[Shining Rabbit]]
* [[Shining Sly]]
|spells =
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force]]
* [[Shining Bridge]]
|traps =
* [[Shining Reborn]]
* [[Shining Stunt]]
===Umbral Horror===
Vector uses an '''"[[Umbral Horror]]" Deck''' focused on [[Rank]] 2 and 4 [[Xyz MonstersMonster]]s. He utilizes cards such as "[[Umbral Horror Ghoul (anime)|Umbral Horror Ghoul]]" and "[[Umbral Horror Ghost (anime)|Umbral Horror Ghost]]" to access his "[[Number]]s" quickly, while also using "[[Umbral Horror Will o' the Wisp (anime)|Umbral Horror Will o' the Wisp]]" to modulate [[Level]]s between them. Vector uses several different strategies throughout his Duels. In his first Duel against [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] he combines "[[Magical Tomb]]" with "[[Number 66: Master Key Beetle (anime)|Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]" to lockdown his opponent, but this was actually a deliberate ploy meant to be countered by the "[[V (archetype)|V]]" cards he gave Yuma. During his next Duel against Yuma, he focuses on [[mill]]ing his opponent's [[Deck]] through cards such as "[[Number 104: Masquerade (anime)|Number 104: Masquerade]]" and "[[Vain Betrayer (anime)|Vain Betrayer]]". At the same time, the pre-set [[Field Spell Card]] "[[Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield]]" and "[[Sargasso Lighthouse (anime)|Sargasso Lighthouse]]" ensure his opponent suffers large amounts of [[effect damage]] while he remains unscathed. After becoming the host for [[Don Thousand]], Vector shifts his strategy to Rank 2 Xyz Monsters such as "[[Number 43: Manipulator of Souls (anime)|Number 43: Manipulator of Souls]]" which he uses alongside "[[Don Thousand's Throne (anime)|Don Thousand's Throne]]" to constantly inflict damage to his opponent whilst he remains unscathed, effectively making it so his opponent must perform a [[One Turn Kill]] to defeat him. He uses cards such as "[[Evil 1]]" and "[[Damage Pot]]" as counters should his opponent be able to do so. He also has "[[Number C43: High Manipulator of Chaos (anime)|Number C43: High Manipulator of Chaos]]" as a contingency if this strategy fails. Finally, during his Duel with [[Nash]], Vector heavily focuses on "[[Number C]]" monsters, using cards such as "[[Chaos Caller]]" and "[[Rank-Up-Magic Admiration of the Thousands (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Admiration of the Thousands]]", giving him easy access to them.
{{Decklist|Umbral Horror Deck
|effect monsters =
* [[Umbral Horror Ghost (anime)|Umbral Horror Ghost]] x2
* [[Umbral Horror Ghoul (anime)|Umbral Horror Ghoul]]
* [[Umbral Horror Unform (anime)|Umbral Horror Unform]]
* [[Umbral Horror Will o' the Wisp (anime)|Umbral Horror Will o' the Wisp]] x2
|xyz monsters =
* [[Number 43: Manipulator of Souls (anime)|Number 43: Manipulator of Souls]]
* [[Number 66: Master Key Beetle (anime)|Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]
* [[Number C103: Ragnafinity (anime)|Number C103: Ragnafinity]]
* [[Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade (anime)|Number C104: Umbral Horror Masquerade]]
|spells =
* [[Card of Endurance]]
* [[Chaos Caller]]
* [[Contract with Don Thousand (anime)|Contract with Don Thousand]]
* [[Cursed Chaos]]
* [[Don Thousand's Throne (anime)|Don Thousand's Throne]]
* [[Glorious Numbers (anime)|Glorious Numbers]]
* [[Magical Tomb]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Admiration of the Thousands (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Admiration of the Thousands]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force (later anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]
* [[Sargasso Lighthouse (anime)|Sargasso Lighthouse]]
* [[Umbral Horror Refresh ]]
* [[Umbral Horror Retaliation]]
|traps =
* [[Barian Explosion]]<ref group=Notes name=Set>This card is [[Set]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 098|episode 98]], but is not [[activate]]d.</ref>
* [[Chaos Rising]]
===Gorgonic===
In the past, Vector used a '''"[[Gorgonic]]" Deck''', focused on Deck Destruction. Via the rules of the [[Shadow Duel]], this directly affected [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]]'s soldiers.
{{Decklist|Gorgonic Deck
|effect monsters =
* [[Gorgonic Cerberus (anime)|Gorgonic Cerberus]]
* [[Gorgonic Ghoul (anime)|Gorgonic Ghoul]] x3
|xyz monsters =
* [[Gorgonic Guardian (anime)|Gorgonic Guardian]] x2
|spells =
* [[Breaking the Norm]]
|traps =
* [[Disaster Conspiracy]]
* [[Gorgonic Temptation]]
! scope="col" | Episode(s)
! scope="col" | Outcome
|-
| [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 120|120]] || Lose (flashback)
|-
| [[Yuma Tsukumo]], [[Reginald Kastle]] and [[Kite Tenjo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 070|70]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 071|71]] || Lose (replaced [[Dr. Faker]])
| [[Girag]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 087|87]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 088|88]] || Win (with [[Yuma Tsukumo]])
|-
| Vector (illusionclone) || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 094|94]] || No result
|-
| Ray Shadows || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 094|94]] || No result
| [[Yuma Tsukumo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 094|94]] || Lose
|-
| [[Yuma Tsukumo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 095|95]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 098|98]] || Lose ([[Sargasso the Different Dimension D.D. Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield]])|-| [[Nash]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 120|120]] || Lose
|-
| [[Dumon]] and [[Rio Kastle|Marin]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 131|131]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 133|133]] || Win
|-
| [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 136|136]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 137|137]] || Lose
|}
==Trivia==
* Vector is the only member of the Seven Barian Emperors to never use the card "[[Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One]]".
==References==
