Phantom Train
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Phantom Trains, also known as Ghost Trains, are a recurring feature in the Final Fantasy series. The Phantom Train first appeared in Final Fantasy VI as a location and as a boss, which has returned in the remake of the original Final Fantasy and in the sequel to Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. Other phantom trains have also appeared in the series.
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Final FantasyEdit
- Main article: Phantom Train (Final Fantasy)
The Phantom Train appears as a boss in the Whisperwind Cove dungeon, which is exclusive to the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary remakes. It is a direct reference to the Phantom Train of Final Fantasy VI.
Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit
- Main article: Ghost Train (The After Years)
The Phantom Train reappears as a boss in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years as the Ghost Train, again as a reference to the Final Fantasy VI Phantom Train.
Final Fantasy VIEdit
- Main article: Phantom Train (Final Fantasy VI)
- Main article: Phantom Train (Final Fantasy VI Boss)
This is the very first appearance of a Phantom Train (originally translated as Ghost Train on the US SNES release), one which would inspire references in later games and remakes. It appears as a location which serves as the carrier of dead souls over to the afterlife.
Despite being a train, it is very much alive and actually talks during the game. The playable characters get stuck there and have to fight their way out. Once they have escaped, the Phantom Train itself attacks them in a boss battle.
Final Fantasy VIIIEdit
Doomtrain is a GF which inflicts negative statuses when summoned.
Final Fantasy TacticsEdit
Added by NubecieloThe Phantom Train is mentioned as one of the wonders in Final Fantasy Tactics.
It bears the following description:
- The Phantom Train became so known for its primary purpose during an ancient war—the transport of battalions of the ghastly Enthralled. It is also called the Chariot of the Damned.
Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit
Added by Werehog21The Phantom Train from Final Fantasy VI appears as a location in Dissidia 012. It is a very small and closed-in arena, with a low ceiling and narrow walls. The seats can be stood on or destroyed, and the camera swings through the walls and ceilings, turning them transparent to allow the player to view the fight from all angles.
In a scene in the Reports, the Onion Knight and Vaan rest here. The Onion Knight, having had Vaan appoint himself his "brother" to watch out for him, tries to tell Vaan his protectiveness isn't needed, but Vaan doesn't listen.
In another scene, Firion tries to ask Lightning about his Wild Rose that she found, but is too embarrassed to continue once Kain arrives.
Final Fantasy Airborne BrigadeEdit
The Phantom Train appears in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade as an enemy during an event called "Showdown". In battle, Phantom Train uses Acid Rain.
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Acid Rain.
Final Fantasy UnlimitedEdit
Added by Agent0042The Interdimensional Train, also called the Ghost Train, is the transportation used by the main characters during the first half of the series to go to different locations in Wonderland. Unlike other Phantom Trains in the series, this is not a living entity, but rather a mechanical creation of Cid.
Other AppearancesEdit
Itadaki Street PortableEdit
Added by HenryacoresPhantom Train appears in Itadaki Street Portable both as an area and as a card, with its original Final Fantasy VI appearance.
TriviaEdit
- The Phantom train is possibly inspired by the song "Spanish Train". Both trains are a gateway to the afterlife.
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