Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-107.15.104.101-20130725061023

Upon further review of the trailers, I'm beginning to see some RPG-style classes forming for team RWBY. I don't know whether or not this is intended, and what it means if so, but that's what these forums are for. Here's my interpretation:

Ruby: Leader/Multi Class

Between the members of Team RWBY, Ruby seems to possess the best mix between speed and power; while not as fast as Weiss, agile as Blake, or aggressive as Yang, Ruby is very much an all-rounder. Also, given how in the opening at the end of episode 1, she charges into battle slightly before Weiss, Blake, and Yang, she is probably the leader of the team, despite being the youngest. Also, she is pretty much the title character.

Weiss: Support

The main basis I have for this assumption is based on her weapon, Myrtenaster. By nature, rapiers are quick and precise, but not terribly damaging. As shown in the white trailer, Weiss' greatest assets are her speed and the multiple settings of Myrtenaster, rather than strength or firepower. Myrtenaster is also the only weapon that does not have a firearm function, so in my opinion, Weiss is going to be the least aggressive. On a side note, the color white may indicate that she has, or develops some medical skill.

Blake: Assassin

Like Weiss, Blake relies on speed and agility. However, Blake's color is perfect for her occupation, and especially as a contrast to Weiss. In the black trailer, Blake uses the ribbon on Gambol Shroud to perform devastating sweep attacks on the robots--so fast that I had to watch that segment about four times before I could catch up with it. In addition, Gambol Shroud has three weapon modes (sword, pistol, and flail), whereas Crescent Rose has two, and Myrtenaster and Ember Celica have one. That probably doesn't mean anything, I just wanted to put it in.

Yang: Heavy

By nature of her personality, her weapon choice, and her fighting style, Yang is the kind of girl that likes to dive into the fray and knock some heads--often quite literally. As per the yellow trailer, there are a few occasions where she acts aggressively, without attempting a more tactful approach. For example, when she just grabs Junior by the balls (and she totally knew there were henchmen in the club) and demands information, instead of trying to talk it out of him. Ember Celica's base weapon is a shotgun, but Yang pretty much only uses it in combination with her punches for impact, or for the recoil. Essentially, Yang shows a pretty serious lack of patience and subtlety, but makes up for it with strength and skill.

Well, that was just my thought. Discuss away! 