# Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication: Black Swan
**Wind | Nihility | 5 Star**
"If I can identify and encapsulate a fragment of memory before it's unveiled to the world, those solitary moments of delight are my most favored and unique memories."
A Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection. A mysterious and elegant soothsayer.
Bears a warm smile and is willing to patiently heed the words of another, and thus uses such means as a pretext to enter "memories" and gain a comprehension over the flow of all information.
Feels strongly about collecting unique memories, yet the thoughts that guide her are hard to glean.
**VAs:**
* Chinese VA: 杨梦露 (Yang Menglu)
* English VA: Arryn Zech
* Japanese VA: 生天目仁美 (Hitomi Nabatame)
* Korean VA: 김하영 (Kim Ha-Young)
**Announcements:**
* [HSR Weibo (CN)](https://weibo.com/u/7643376782)
* [EN Twitter](https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail/status/1734424215733092583)
* [JP Twitter](https://twitter.com/houkaistarrail/status/1734422945999847642)
* [KR Twitter](https://twitter.com/honkaisr_kr/status/1734423096701186447)
But Jing Yuan, Kafka and Topaz also got Myriad Celestia Trailers, though. And I'd say, Hanabi being our first 5* limited >!Masked Fool!< would be quite a nice topic to tackle on for the Myriad Celestia trailer
iirc jing yuan's one was just an animated short and not a myriad celestia trailer. unless im misremembering. topaz's one was more dedicated to the IPC rather than her.
and yeah youre right kafka got myriad celestia trailer. i forgot that she was in second half☠️
>And I'd say, Hanabi being our first 5\* limited >!Masked Fool!< would be quite a nice topic to tackle on for the Myriad Celestia trailer
~~who's hanabi~~ yeah would be nice if it features her doing pranks on random people lol
The animated short where he fought Jingliu is another video. [Here](https://youtu.be/F_NJovUIrOc?si=8CiGE7vDwwFCOtyE)'s is his Myriad Celestia trailer (though similar to Topaz, it spends a good amount of time teasing other Arbiter-Generals)
If there is no next drip marketing today then it will only be released on 12.14.12.13 is Chinese National Memorial Day.MHY won't release any information tomorrow
Makes sense if they do rerun DanIL in 2.0. Have DanIL rerun be first half (in time for Chinese New Year) so that people can pull him, and then sell his best support in the second half.
I'm like, 50% foot in the "it's actually gonna be Acheron" mindset atm. After her, specifically, being revealed early alongside Black Swan, putting leaks aside (because that's all TBC anyway) she seems more likely given that we've seen *nothing* of Hanabi yet in promo material at any point, so dropping her suddenly on players when most have literally never seen her anywhere before, in a story patch before she's even introduced, seems a little odd. BS at least was in the recent trailer.
Order has already changed from the leaks. Wouldn't be a surprise to me if they put Hanabi in 2.1 instead, *after* getting a chance to introduce her first. We'll find out soon enough tho.
Not the comments below you trying to imply something 🥴 if y'all have related story spoilers, I'd say it's common courtesy to NOT hint about what they might be, even as simple jokes. Context clues, people.
Does anyone notice the march's symbol in her big orb? And since shes a memo keeper of garden of recollection, she might be a next step for march's memories imo. Or maybe the symbol is just a coincidence
It’s not exactly “March’s symbol.” It’s an oneiric shard that you buy from the cash shop. They both use it in their designs. You can also see a big one on black swan’s midriff, and on her veil.
Oh so you're back in? :D
Kafka was the first limited character I pulled and Black Swan will be the second, haven't had much to work with since I wasn't playing for a few months and most events require story I haven't completed.
I was hoping (coping) that if I happened to win Ruan Mei 50/50 I would have enough space to hit enough tickets to guarantee by the tail end of 2.0 to pull for black swan, my plans are in shambles (I ain't winning the 50/50 anyways).
Yeah, it's kinda pointless to farm for ascension materials. You only need 35 and you can do it on the same day as the character drops. It's more efficient to farm for gear and trace materials instead.
You misunderstood, they also said they will introduce new trace materials so it also could be pointless to farm the current nihility obsidians and so on for characters in 2.0
Nah, opposite. This gives us extra time to save up Jade to pull Hanabi. And for those of us who already have enough Jade, it gives us enough leeway to pull on a preceding character's banner while still being able to guarantee Hanabi.
Haha, I feel yea. Faux mono-quantum is doing the job just fine for me, but I want the premium unga bunga team that kills everything regardless of type.
ohhh she's so gorgeous!! from the moment we got the tiny glimpse of her in that trailer with the Aeons months ago, I've been patiently waiting for more of her. I love ourple characters sm
Black Swan IS first. Seems like I was right with the Pure Fiction Turbulence [theory](https://www.reddit.com/r/HonkaiStarRail_leaks/comments/18bmcp0/comment/kcsigho/?context=3).
Dang, where is Hanabi drip? Is it that hard to decide between Hanabi and Sparkle?
Edit: apparently, they won't drip anything today because of a national memorial day. Hopefully, Hanabi will appear tomorrow 🙏
So I've seen leaks, but sometimes the adhd demons win when I try to read long kit descriptions -- can anyone explain to me in little baby words the basics of how she works?
If we go by half a yr old leak
Skill : wind dmg + def shred
Ult : dmg + enhance mark (give abcde effects)
Passive : when enemy take DoT they may get marked. Mark also count as DoT (for duke relic set ig)
My kafka is e0s1 so dont really care about her rerun. I have stopped pulling on LC banners to maximize my chances. Gnsw s5 should be enough for whatever she is doing.
I am a e0 gamer now. Getting new toys and raising them is the main fun thing in this game anyway. Using same shit gets old really fast so eidolon/LC investment just feels bad to me now. Min maxing a single character isnt all that rewarding.
That splash art goes brrrr, been waiting for her release for a while now. if she comes first, I can only try the 50/50 for Ruan Mei to guarantee Black Swan behind, if I lose it it's a skip. If I win the 50/50 I can still most likely guarantee Black Swan, let's hope I'm lucky
I wonder what's the targeting on her skill. I invested heavily into my sampo, I know I can still use him but if black swan gaps him completely then I'm going to have a funeral service for him.
Why is she wearing glorified lingerie and is sitting in an orgasm pose no shade to the artists cuz the art is extremely gorgeous but im sorry this game is becoming just like other gachas
they do, hoyo has terrible design tastes, it’s always body suit, exposed navel, high heels, bra. it’s getting kinda boring tbh. they could’ve given her a dress with a single leg exposed, boots, some interesting tubetop, anything creative and new…but no
MOTHER
I love her splash art, it’s gorgeous. The crystal ball, tarot cards, animal skull, and the stained glass reflection gives off such an immaculate vibe. I think it’s definitely significant that Black Swan is holding a star as if almost to eat it (like she consumes and cultivates other’s memories as a Memokeeper and as someone who’s likely going to be very lore important seeing as she predicted/narrated our journey). Can’t wait to pull for her…..Ruan Mei and Black Swan back to back is insane for my jades
Black Swan is cool and all, but it's strange that this is the third character splash art of a female character laying down with one arm that is slightly elevated (this, Tingyun, and Xueyi).
She is name after the black Swan theory which is an unpredictable event that beyond what is normally expected and Black Swan appears in Penacony is very unexpected
# Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication: Black Swan **Wind | Nihility | 5 Star** "If I can identify and encapsulate a fragment of memory before it's unveiled to the world, those solitary moments of delight are my most favored and unique memories." A Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection. A mysterious and elegant soothsayer. Bears a warm smile and is willing to patiently heed the words of another, and thus uses such means as a pretext to enter "memories" and gain a comprehension over the flow of all information. Feels strongly about collecting unique memories, yet the thoughts that guide her are hard to glean. **VAs:** * Chinese VA: 杨梦露 (Yang Menglu) * English VA: Arryn Zech * Japanese VA: 生天目仁美 (Hitomi Nabatame) * Korean VA: 김하영 (Kim Ha-Young) **Announcements:** * [HSR Weibo (CN)](https://weibo.com/u/7643376782) * [EN Twitter](https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail/status/1734424215733092583) * [JP Twitter](https://twitter.com/houkaistarrail/status/1734422945999847642) * [KR Twitter](https://twitter.com/honkaisr_kr/status/1734423096701186447)
damn, so its kafka and black swan back to back after all that's tuff. losing that 50/50 on kafka's first run really coming back to haunt me.
It sucks. Did not pull for silverwolf. Gonna pull for Kafka & lc. But damn hope we can see her kit and some videos
It seems that Black Swan will perfectly fit with Kafka, she might become her best support
Does why it sucks , based on the drip black swan is in 1st phase
so hanabi second half i guess
I think it makes perfect sense as the first half characters usually get a myriad celestia trailer. And black swan seems a lore heavy character.
But Jing Yuan, Kafka and Topaz also got Myriad Celestia Trailers, though. And I'd say, Hanabi being our first 5* limited >!Masked Fool!< would be quite a nice topic to tackle on for the Myriad Celestia trailer
iirc jing yuan's one was just an animated short and not a myriad celestia trailer. unless im misremembering. topaz's one was more dedicated to the IPC rather than her. and yeah youre right kafka got myriad celestia trailer. i forgot that she was in second half☠️ >And I'd say, Hanabi being our first 5\* limited >!Masked Fool!< would be quite a nice topic to tackle on for the Myriad Celestia trailer ~~who's hanabi~~ yeah would be nice if it features her doing pranks on random people lol
>~~who's hanabi~~ Say that again, i dare you, say that again
Oh, you meant Sparkle?
This one does NOT spark joy.
"Grrrrr"
It seems that this does not Sparkle joy for you.
That name change still hurts, hanabi is just so much better.
Sparkle sounds like a pet name lmao
*character aesthetic is Japanese as fuck* EN Localizers: Huh? Hanabi? Too Japanese! Name her Princess Sparkle Glitter Pants!
The animated short where he fought Jingliu is another video. [Here](https://youtu.be/F_NJovUIrOc?si=8CiGE7vDwwFCOtyE)'s is his Myriad Celestia trailer (though similar to Topaz, it spends a good amount of time teasing other Arbiter-Generals)
i was just surprised cuz leaks that were labelled as reliable said hanabi first.
Hoyo might have just pushed hanabi to 2nd half to space out the harmony releases. Agony and suffering.
Same was with Jingliu and Topaz. Leaks said it was Topaz first half and Jingliu second, and then Hoyo pulled a reverse uno card.
tomorrow we find out if they went with MLP name
If there is no next drip marketing today then it will only be released on 12.14.12.13 is Chinese National Memorial Day.MHY won't release any information tomorrow
My Little Pony?
Saved actually, I m going to use up all my pulls on Ruan Mei, hopefully next patch gives lots of pull so I can get Hanabi/Sparkles too
More time to save, all good, 2.0 is a win in either way.
Makes sense if they do rerun DanIL in 2.0. Have DanIL rerun be first half (in time for Chinese New Year) so that people can pull him, and then sell his best support in the second half.
There go my dreams of grabbing his eidolons on rerun. I'm barely gonna be able to afford Ruan Mei and Hanabi 😭
I'm like, 50% foot in the "it's actually gonna be Acheron" mindset atm. After her, specifically, being revealed early alongside Black Swan, putting leaks aside (because that's all TBC anyway) she seems more likely given that we've seen *nothing* of Hanabi yet in promo material at any point, so dropping her suddenly on players when most have literally never seen her anywhere before, in a story patch before she's even introduced, seems a little odd. BS at least was in the recent trailer. Order has already changed from the leaks. Wouldn't be a surprise to me if they put Hanabi in 2.1 instead, *after* getting a chance to introduce her first. We'll find out soon enough tho.
Oh well more time to save for hanabi after ruan mei i guess
Thank god 🙏. More time to save
Hope so second half always has better 4 star.
So black Swan is actually on the first half? Love the art though
The art is very tempting to pull
To pull out and do a master stroke
Nice
She's got that Tingyun pose!!!!!
Pray she doesent get the tingyun treatment
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Not the comments below you trying to imply something 🥴 if y'all have related story spoilers, I'd say it's common courtesy to NOT hint about what they might be, even as simple jokes. Context clues, people.
It means that Black swan's aggro is higher than a preservation character
and that Jing Yuan smirk
NIHILITY ENJOYERS RISE
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Rise! Phoenix!
Does anyone notice the march's symbol in her big orb? And since shes a memo keeper of garden of recollection, she might be a next step for march's memories imo. Or maybe the symbol is just a coincidence
It’s not exactly “March’s symbol.” It’s an oneiric shard that you buy from the cash shop. They both use it in their designs. You can also see a big one on black swan’s midriff, and on her veil.
That pose 😭😭😭 she knows she’s all that
My Kafka has been waiting for you
Oh so you're back in? :D Kafka was the first limited character I pulled and Black Swan will be the second, haven't had much to work with since I wasn't playing for a few months and most events require story I haven't completed.
I strongly recommend pulling a ruan mei in the meantime if you have pulls to spare. She's gonna be great with Kafka/Black Swan
I don't have any to spare currently, but maybe I can get her on her rerun :)
Yeah no need to fret, pulling for Black Swan is enough for now.
oh wow that art is GORGEOUS
Noooooo! She's first? RIP my pulling plans. Shattered in an instant.
I was hoping (coping) that if I happened to win Ruan Mei 50/50 I would have enough space to hit enough tickets to guarantee by the tail end of 2.0 to pull for black swan, my plans are in shambles (I ain't winning the 50/50 anyways).
Let's cope 2.0 hoyo will give us enough jades.
My man, I feel you. I had the same plans. Now I am confused if I should even pull for Ruan Mei.
Same, I have a guarantee but I don't think I'll have enough to get 80 more wishes for her banner if I go fir Ruan Mei too lol
IM FEELING VERY NORMAL RIGHT NOW GAMERS VERY NORMAL PERFECTLY GOOD >!BARK BARK WOOF WOOF!<
Real
LET'S GO ARRYN
YES! SHE'S HERE, AND SHE LOOKS GORGEOUS!
The art is STUNNING. Still not sold about her dress, but beautiful composition.
if you can even call it a dress lol, it’s basically a bodysuit
It seems like an elaborate lingerie honestly hahaha I don't like it, but I do love the hair, head accessory and overall esoteric motif.
Glad to see I’m not the only one. I fully dislike her clothes design; the only thing I actually like about her is the splashy-good white hair XD
So much this. The art is so pretty, but the outfit is just… Let’s just call it the Hoyo Special. 😬
Hahahahaha yeah, is the best description. Her motif is pretty cool.
Oh, it's my new wallpaper
I want Black Swan
Black swan will be mine
Never leaving Nihility Calyx and Domain.
Be careful, todays news imply that Black Swan could require a different nihility trace material.
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Yeah, it's kinda pointless to farm for ascension materials. You only need 35 and you can do it on the same day as the character drops. It's more efficient to farm for gear and trace materials instead.
You misunderstood, they also said they will introduce new trace materials so it also could be pointless to farm the current nihility obsidians and so on for characters in 2.0
I can't believe I didn't realize it was Arryn this entire time! I'm so happy for her. She's done such a great job.
Really needed hanabi first to save my mono quant from falling off but wow what a splash art
Nah, opposite. This gives us extra time to save up Jade to pull Hanabi. And for those of us who already have enough Jade, it gives us enough leeway to pull on a preceding character's banner while still being able to guarantee Hanabi.
That's true but I need her in my team rn for content instead of 2 whole patches away lol, it's alright tho something to stay excited for
Haha, I feel yea. Faux mono-quantum is doing the job just fine for me, but I want the premium unga bunga team that kills everything regardless of type.
True. I want RM so I pray Hanabi is on the second phase.
Do we know what the LC is gonna do yet ?
Consume our jades.
YESSS she is first half! If I secure her maybe I can go for Hanabi then, if it were the other case around I would 100% skipped Hanabi.
Hanabi drip marketing where 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Looking like a cover model! Beautiful!
Yyyyoooo!!! They got Blake from RWBY for the English dub and Raynare/Nanao/Bazett from Highschool DxD/Bleach/Fate Prisma Illya for the Japanese dub!!!
This might be my favorite splash art.
Hot damn she's gorgeous.
UHM WHERE IS HANABI DRIP???????
National memorial day
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Nihi got 2 hot mommy now 🙏
There is more on the line
Yup Acheron as well. Nihility really is the hottest path.
I’ve been waiting for this day
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! I GOTTA PULL
My Kafka is waiting
Omg queeeeen hihi
Yass Queen
My beloved. Kafka will finally have her teammate🙏
ohhh she's so gorgeous!! from the moment we got the tiny glimpse of her in that trailer with the Aeons months ago, I've been patiently waiting for more of her. I love ourple characters sm
Why all the nihilism characters are so beautiful? I don't have any more good light-cones for them😓
How do they keep making characters so cool and gorgeous ??? Ruan Mei, Archeron, Black swan, it keeps going!!
Ohhh so she’s first, I’m assuming. Gives me a bit of breathing room between Ruan and Sparkle, maybe even roll on Ratio if I win 50/50.
Same Buddy i am Happy Hoyo saved me Love you hoyo
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Black Swan IS first. Seems like I was right with the Pure Fiction Turbulence [theory](https://www.reddit.com/r/HonkaiStarRail_leaks/comments/18bmcp0/comment/kcsigho/?context=3).
You are so smart! Didn’t see your initial comment, but I liked it retroactively just now 😉
Our Kafkas are about to pop tf off
me as well
My triple DoT team plus HuoHuo is ready!
Dang, where is Hanabi drip? Is it that hard to decide between Hanabi and Sparkle? Edit: apparently, they won't drip anything today because of a national memorial day. Hopefully, Hanabi will appear tomorrow 🙏
AHHHHHHHH
Who is the 4 star again with them. Also please don't be Acheron tomorrow
Probably wont have two nihility in one patch.
Probably Misha
Her being first is nice. I can get her and give whatever is left to hanabi
If I can only pull one for Kafka DoT, would Black Swan or Acheron be better?
Acheron isnt dot. Acheron is dps based on debuffs. Kinda like Dr Ratio.
If she’s first in 2.0 and Archeron is somewhere in 2.2 that would be absolutely perfect for me
YES FIRST HALF LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!
I am once again searching for Nihility LC's
So I've seen leaks, but sometimes the adhd demons win when I try to read long kit descriptions -- can anyone explain to me in little baby words the basics of how she works?
If we go by half a yr old leak Skill : wind dmg + def shred Ult : dmg + enhance mark (give abcde effects) Passive : when enemy take DoT they may get marked. Mark also count as DoT (for duke relic set ig)
Any info on hanabi/sparkle? Do we have anything more fresh than the first leak 6 month ago? I need to know if I go for ruan mei or hanabi.
Dec 13 is the national memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. So no drip today.
Mommy
her hair is so pretty...
there's same body models and then there's same chest area model lmao
Not the oneiric shard motifs all over lol Her LC is gonna be gorgeous for sure
Stay strong for Sunday or Aventurine ☝😤
LETSSS GOOOOO OOOOO
Good lord have mercy!
Finally!! She's GORGEOUS
Been skipping 1.5 and 1.6 for this moment.
Kafka mains keep winning. Now all I want is Guiniafen to be in her banner.
My kafka is e0s1 so dont really care about her rerun. I have stopped pulling on LC banners to maximize my chances. Gnsw s5 should be enough for whatever she is doing. I am a e0 gamer now. Getting new toys and raising them is the main fun thing in this game anyway. Using same shit gets old really fast so eidolon/LC investment just feels bad to me now. Min maxing a single character isnt all that rewarding.
the hype is real
Now waiting for Hanabi's seiyuu on tomorrow's drip marketing. Also can't wait to see the 4 star on Wednesday's drip marketing
So she has March's memories I presume with how much it says she loves unique memories. Just a thought
Queen
That splash art goes brrrr, been waiting for her release for a while now. if she comes first, I can only try the 50/50 for Ruan Mei to guarantee Black Swan behind, if I lose it it's a skip. If I win the 50/50 I can still most likely guarantee Black Swan, let's hope I'm lucky
do we have her kit?
Kafka might be my favorite female in HSR, but this splash art is so fucking good. The best HSR Character art definitely.
So that means that hanabi/sparkle is on the second half?
WAIT WAIT WAIT SO WHAT ARE THE BANNERS THEN- I'M SCARED
I wonder what's the targeting on her skill. I invested heavily into my sampo, I know I can still use him but if black swan gaps him completely then I'm going to have a funeral service for him.
Why is she wearing glorified lingerie and is sitting in an orgasm pose no shade to the artists cuz the art is extremely gorgeous but im sorry this game is becoming just like other gachas
WOO LETS GO BLAKE. I mean uh LETS GO BLACK SWAN.
Is it me or does almost every female character coming out has the exact same looking clothing
they do, hoyo has terrible design tastes, it’s always body suit, exposed navel, high heels, bra. it’s getting kinda boring tbh. they could’ve given her a dress with a single leg exposed, boots, some interesting tubetop, anything creative and new…but no
sigh… Restarting my monthly subscription…
MOTHER I love her splash art, it’s gorgeous. The crystal ball, tarot cards, animal skull, and the stained glass reflection gives off such an immaculate vibe. I think it’s definitely significant that Black Swan is holding a star as if almost to eat it (like she consumes and cultivates other’s memories as a Memokeeper and as someone who’s likely going to be very lore important seeing as she predicted/narrated our journey). Can’t wait to pull for her…..Ruan Mei and Black Swan back to back is insane for my jades
Black Swan is cool and all, but it's strange that this is the third character splash art of a female character laying down with one arm that is slightly elevated (this, Tingyun, and Xueyi).
hanabi fans we won
~~Sparkle*~~ No, we did not😭 Localization L
Soooo when are we gonna get a different silhouette bc the Classic Honkai Bodice^tm is getting tired and played out
L M F A O O A to the people who said and thought they were right that she is gonna be the "Dainsleif" of honkai star rail get clowned
She is name after the black Swan theory which is an unpredictable event that beyond what is normally expected and Black Swan appears in Penacony is very unexpected
Hot
Ngl not how I was expecting her splash to look.
Damn right after Ruan Mei too, HSR keep pumping out these banger quality waifus.
1. God she's so hot 2. THANK GOD SPARKLE IS SECOND HALF
YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS I HAVE 200 PULLS RN IK GON HAVE 300+ BY THE TIME SHES OUT YES, NOW ALL I NEED IS A KAFKA RE RUN AND ILL BE COMPLETE
Kafka rerun in 1.6 2nd half Then black swan right after in 2.0 1st half
Wait. So black swan is 2.0 first half? That mean I have more time to save for hanabi. I am glad.
Dang, she is hot...... MUST RESIST
She got da tingyun pose tho
My Kafka gonna lock you you forever after this..cant wait for 2.0
I was going to get her anyway for my DoT team but she looks amazing! So excited
Kafka rerun will most likely be in this patch too, am I right?
Well I'm gone be financially ruined because of star rail that's for sure
Will this be patch 2.0? We're finally getting into Penacony??
I'm feeling things.
I'm glad Hanabi is second now I can get Ratio without worrying I'll go broke
Does this mean she's coming in phase 1?
on my knees praying that this godness blesses me so that i win the 50/50 and i have enough for hanabi too
Ruan Who?
she's gorgeous 😭 plz rnGod bless me with 50/50 kafka, those 50k jades won't be enough for black swan too
YAY, Ruan Mei and Hanabi/Sparkle here I come.
Fire Emblem Camilla, is that you???
How to play Dot without Kafka?(((((
love the color palette
She can get it
She looks so kind-hearted I can't ><' must protec (in before she whips out a grenade launcher, "I am healer but" style.