BS Fire Emblem: Archanea Senki-hen

About

BS Fire Emblem: Archanea Senki-hen is a tactical RPG that divides its story into four separate chapters. Each chapter takes place on a single map where players collect points within a time limit while protecting a leader unit. Losing your lord ends the chapter, forcing careful planning. Voice acting and characters from Fire Emblem titles like Mystery of the Emblem and Shadow Dragon appear alongside original figures. The game launched exclusively in Japan on the Super Famicom’s Satellaview peripheral in 1997. This Japan-only title features self-contained stories with rotating protagonists and units. Each chapter builds lore about Medeus’ invasion and characters later seen in major Fire Emblem games. The time limits and point-based scoring system set it apart from traditional Fire Emblem entries. A version without timers or voice acting later appeared in the DS remake New Mystery of the Emblem. Niche but structurally sound, it offers series veterans a glimpse at older tactical design and early mythos beats.

Storyline

Part 1: Fall of the Palace The Dolhr army, led by Earth Dragon Medeus, has invaded the palace of Archanea. You take control of Princess Nyna, and her soldiers, as they try to flee from the palace. Blocking their way are Dolhr soldiers who you must defeat. The lord character of this chapter is Nyna, a bishop. She is accompanied by Boah, a bishop; Tomas, an archer; Midia, a paladin; and Dolph and Macellan, both Armor Knights. Part 2: The Red Dragon Knight Minerva discovers deserters of her Medonian army have been attacking villages near Aurelis. Although Hardin is her enemy, she decides to join forces with him to defeat the deserters. The lord characters of this chapter are Minerva, a dragon knight and Hardin, a cavalier. They are accompanied by Catria and Est, both Pegasus Knights; Wolf, a horseman; Roshea, a cavalier; and Frost, a bishop. Part 3: Thieves' Gang of Justice Many days have passed since the palace of Archanea was invaded. Rickard and Lena, along with Navarre and Castor, sneak into the palace to steal treasures to aid the poor, and perhaps themselves as well. The lord character of this chapter is Rickard. He is accompanied by Lena, a sister; Navarre, a mercenary; Castor, a hunter; Dice, a fighter; and Malice, a mercenary. Part 4: The Beginning Two years have passed since Archanea fell. Nyna is currently under the protection of the Grustian Sable Knights, led by Camus. However she is endlessly pursued by Medeus' forces. Camus decides the best option is to head for Aurelis, in hope that Prince Hardin will offer her protection. The lord characters of this chapter are Nyna, a bishop, and Camus, a paladin. They are accompanied by Reiden and Belf, both cavaliers; and Robert, a horseman.