Coheed & Cambria | Amory Wars: Year of the Black Rainbow | Story Explained

Introduction to Coheed and Cambria's Amory Wars

The speaker plans to create a video series on Coheed and Cambria's Amory Wars, as many fans may not be familiar with the story behind the albums. They will provide a summary of the story that goes along with the albums, starting chronologically with "Year of the Black Rainbow."

The Keywork and Heavens Fence

• The Keywork is a complex system comprised of 78 planets connected in a triangular shape.

• It is represented by a symbol synonymous with Coheed and Cambria.

• The Keywork keeps the planets connected, provides energy, and enables travel between them.

Year of the Black Rainbow

• Provides background on Wilhelm Ryan, the main villain of the Amory Wars.

• Wilhelm Ryan is a mage who gains supernatural powers.

• Mages rule over Heavens Fence, which consists of 78 planets divided into twelve sectors.

• Dr. Leonard Cohenberger and his wife Pearl are scientists who have a son named Joseph.

• Joseph joins a protest against Ryan's rise to power but gets shot and dies.

• After becoming supreme tri-mage, Ryan controls all twelve sectors of Heavens Fence.

• A giant black rainbow appears in the sky on the same day, seen as an ominous sign.

The Prise

• The Prise are warrior women who live on Star IV and protect Heavens Fence.

• They have a prophecy/riddle left by God that they try to decipher.

• If events align with God's will, they must intervene; otherwise, they should refrain from interfering.

Leonard Cohenberger's Weapons

• Council member Dan Ballina believes Ryan should be stopped and helps Leonard create three weapons.

• Leonard creates three iRobot suits: Jesse (Inferno), Coheed, and Cambria.

• Jesse has the knowledge and expertise of Dr. Cohenberger, supernatural abilities, and piloting skills.

• Coheed and Cambria possess extra strength and speed, with Coheed having the ability to shoot knives from his arm.

The summary provided covers the first few minutes of the transcript.

Coheed and Cambria Albums Overview

In this section, the speaker provides an overview of the albums by Coheed and Cambria, specifically focusing on "The Black Rainbow."

Key Points:

• The albums are released in a specific order, with "The Black Rainbow" being discussed last.

• The speaker mentions that there are side stories related to Max.

• The key work is introduced as a configuration of 78 triangular-shaped planets that are connected and help people travel.

• The main villain of "The Amory Wars" is mentioned as a mage who controls the black rainbow.

The Keywork

This section provides information about the keywork, which is a configuration of 78 triangular-shaped planets.

Key Points:

• The keywork consists of 78 planets arranged together to prevent crashing.

• It keeps the planets connected to a source and facilitates travel.

• The keywork is associated with Coheed and Cambria's storyline.

Heavens Fence and Main Villain

This section introduces Heavens Fence, the name of the colony divided into twelve sectors. It also mentions the main villain in "The Amory Wars."

Key Points:

• Heavens Fence is the name of the colony divided into twelve sectors.

• Dr. Leonard Cohen is mentioned as a scientist involved in defeating other mages to gain power over Heavens Fence.

• The main villain in "The Amory Wars" is described as an angry mage who takes control over Heavens Fence.

Joseph's Death and Ominous Sign

This section discusses Joseph's death, his role as the supreme tri mage, and the appearance of the black rainbow.

Key Points:

• Joseph, the supreme tri mage, gets shot and dies.

• The black rainbow appears in the sky as an ominous sign of the main villain's control over Heavens Fence.

Star Women and Their Role

This section introduces a race of women living on star four and their significance in Coheed and Cambria's storyline.

Key Points:

• Star women are described as blue-skinned with giant wings protecting Heavens Fence.

• They believe that if certain events don't happen in Heavens Fence, they will be in trouble.

• The star women spend most of their time trying to understand their purpose in Heavens Fence.

Leonard and Crone's Ambition

This section focuses on Leonard and Crone's ambition to create something related to Coheed and Cambria.

Key Points:

• Leonard and Crone experience the death of their son.

• Ballina acknowledges their ambition to create something related to Coheed and Cambria.

• Leonard creates three iRobot suits named Jesse, Inferno, and Camry with unique abilities.

Abilities of Jesse, Inferno, and Camry

This section describes the abilities of Jesse, Inferno, and Camry - three iRobot suits created by Leonard.

Key Points:

• Jesse (Inferno) possesses supernatural abilities such as strength, speed, and Hogan Burger himself.

• Camry has extra strength, the ability to shoot giant knives like Wolverine, and can transform her hand into a giant pulsar cannon with mind control capabilities.

• Coheed (Inferno) tends to stay back in the Krail Arbor, while Coheed and Cambria go on missions together.

Ryan's Plan and Leonard's Actions

This section discusses Ryan's plan, Leonard's actions, and the involvement of Inferno.

Key Points:

• Ryan's right-hand man forces Leonard to deliver a virus to Coheed and Cambria.

• Instead of handing over the virus, Leonard puts Coheed and Cambria into a coma-like state with a secret code word.

• Inferno is tasked with creating an anti-virus while being kept back in House Atlantic.

Pearl's Release and Confrontation

This section focuses on Pearl's release, her confrontation with Ryan, and Leonard leaving a message for Inferno.

Key Points:

• Pearl is released by Doctor Who in Burger Pearl but tries to kill him instead.

• Instead of killing herself, she runs away after seeing something that deeply affects her.

• Leonard leaves a message for Inferno defying Ryan and providing instructions on how to save Coheed from the virus.

Antidote Mission

This section highlights Inferno's mission to save Coheed by obtaining the antidote from Josephine.

Key Points:

• Inferno finds out that he can only obtain antibodies from Josephine when she is awake.

• He awakens Coheed and Camry to battle against Ryan's forces.

• The battle seems to be going well until reinforcements arrive.

Epilogue

This section concludes the storyline by mentioning the defeat of Brian Clinic, erasing memories of Coheed and Cambria, and ensuring their safety.

Key Points:

• Brian Clinic is defeated, and Inferno erases the memories of Coheed and Cambria.

• Coheed and Cambria are portrayed as a couple raising a child under Inferno's protection.