The Long Memory[1] is Ozma's current weapon of choice, and is most well known for belonging to Ozpin. Following his death, it was passed down to Oscar Pine. The Long Memory has been wielded by Ozma in countless incarnations after he stopped using his Staff. It has the ability to store kinetic energy, which can later be used to release immense magical power.[2]
Description[]
The Long Memory is a long cane that doubles as a walking stick. Its handle is embellished with a floral pattern and features a large knuckle guard that reaches down the bottom of the handle. The larger area at the bottom of the handle contains small gold-colored gears, while the shaft of the cane has a gray-black coloration and is square in shape as opposed to most canes which have a round shaft.
Ozpin has used the cane for mobility, as he is seen using it whenever he walks around Beacon. However, he does not need it for support, as he held it like a sword when confronting Cinder Fall in "Heroes and Monsters".
During "End of the Beginning", Ozpin is briefly seen fighting against Cinder with The Long Memory. Primarily, he uses it as a bludgeoning weapon, striking Cinder at incredible speeds and using it to parry her blows. He also uses it to generate a spherical protective force field by striking it into the ground. This field gives off violent arcs of energy and is able to temporarily withstand Cinder's use of the Fall Maiden's power.
In the post-credit sequence of "No Safe Haven", The Long Memory is given to Oscar Pine by Qrow Branwen after the former asked for it back. In the process, it is shown to be capable of retracting entirely into its own handle.
The cane has also been shown to extend to a shorter length, to match Oscar's stature.
Despite its supple design, The Long Memory is absurdly durable, capable of blocking hits from a Lightning Dust-enhanced Hazel Rainart without any discernible damage despite Hazel's overwhelming physical strength. In addition, it is also capable of deflecting Fire Dust projectiles from Stalwart during their battle.
The Long Memory activating.
The Long Memory also allows its user to use Magic, as seen in "The Enemy of Trust". When Oscar confronts James Ironwood in the Atlas Vault, he shoots him off the edge, depleting him of his Aura. Following this, Ozpin speaks to him, prompting him to grab the cane and hold down on the handle. This causes the gears in the cane to glow gold, allowing Oscar to conjure an energy barrier around himself as he breaks through the bottom of Atlas.
In "Witch", he activates The Long Memory and releases the power stored inside. The result causes a massive explosion, destroying Monstra as well as Salem.
In "Ultimatum", Oscar reveals that he used up most of the energy stored inside; leaving him cautious about how to use what's left. Following this, he began to take on much of Ozpin's mannerisms due to the large burst of magic accelerating the merging process.[3]
As seen in both "The Enemy of Trust" and "Ultimatum", the output of The Long Memory can be adjusted, allowing for a small burst enough to break through layers of steel, to a large explosion capable of destroying Monstra and the surrounding Grimm.
History[]
The Long Memory was built by Ozma during one of his previous incarnations. Following this, it has been with him through every incarnation since then, making the cane thousands of years old.
Trivia[]
- The floral pattern on the handle is the same as the one on his Staff seen in "The Lost Fable". However, it is unknown if he converted it into the cane or replaced it entirely.
- In the Volume 3 Commentaries, it was stated it had the ability to "store time".[4] Exactly what this meant was not elaborated upon until "Ultimatum", when it was revealed to store kinetic energy.
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