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{{youmay|the form of the Replica of Riku in his normal timeline|[[Dark Riku|the form of him that was temporarily sent to the future and made a member of the real Organization XIII]]}}
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{{Q|Fakes should be destroyed!!|Riku Replica to Sora}}
{{Q|Fakes should be destroyed!!|Riku Replica to Sora}}
The '''Riku Replica''' is a [[replica]] of [[Riku]] created from the data [[Vexen]] had gathered. He appeared in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and acts as one of the main antagonists of the game. Though he almost always appears in [[Dark Mode]], the only time when he did not have this suit on is his debut in either storyline. Originally a subject to test the real Riku, the Replica was later exploited to become a puppet of [[Marluxia]] who attempted to use him to manipulate [[Sora]] and overthrow [[Organization XIII]]. As [[Dark Riku]], he serves as a member of the [[real Organization XIII]].
The '''Riku Replica'''<ref>The Riku Replica is known as "Repliku" in the German editions of ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''.</ref> is a [[replica]] of [[Riku]] created from the data [[Vexen]] had gathered. He appeared in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and acts as one of the main antagonists of the game. Though he almost always appears in [[Dark Mode]], the only time when he did not have this suit on is his debut in either storyline. Originally a subject to test the real Riku, the Replica was later exploited to become a puppet of [[Marluxia]] who attempted to use him to manipulate Sora and overthrow [[Organization XIII]].


==Story==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
[[File:Vexen and His Replica 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|200px|Vexen presents the Riku Replica to Zexion and Lexaeus.]]
[[File:Vexen and His Replica 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|200px|Vexen presents the Riku Replica to Zexion and Lexaeus.]]
The Riku Replica was created by Vexen in order to test Riku's strength, and hopefully cause Riku's [[heart]] to return to the [[darkness]]. At first, Riku was shocked to see his counterpart; however, after the original heard the Riku Replica's taunts, a battle began. Due to the short time of Riku Replica's existence, he lacked experience and was quickly defeated by the original. Riku then attempted to destroy the replica, but failed when the Riku Replica utilized the power of darkness.
The Riku Replica was created by Vexen in order to test Riku's strength, and hopefully cause Riku's heart to return to the [[Darkness]]. At first, Riku was shocked to see his counterpart; however, after the original heard the Riku Replica's taunts, a battle began. Due to the short time of Riku Replica's existence, he lacked experience and was quickly defeated by the original. Riku then attempted to destroy the replica, but failed when the Riku Replica utilized the power of darkness.


Riku Replica escapes, and eventually ends up in [[Organization XIII]]'s chambers, where [[Larxene]] taunted Riku Replica over his loss. However, the replica denied any fault of this, saying that his powers had not grown enough, which resulted in her bashing him into the wall calling him "nothing but a mere toy". The Organization members later change their plans, hoping to turn Sora into their puppet and overthrow the Organization. Larxene suggested that Riku Replica's memories should be rewritten to be the same as the original's so he would become a much stronger and more useful tool. Riku Replica, upon hearing Larxene's idea, rejected it, saying that he did not need his original's pitiful memories, but all the members began to agree upon Larxene's plan. Fearing that he would lose his memory, Riku Replica assaulted Larxene. However, he was quickly knocked out and [[Naminé]] was ordered to rewrite the replica's memory.
Riku Replica escapes, and eventually ends up in [[Organization XIII]]'s chambers, where [[Larxene]] taunted Riku Replica over his loss. However, the replica denied any fault of this, saying that his powers had not grown enough, which resulted in her bashing him into the wall calling him "nothing but a mere toy". The Organization members later change their plans, hoping to turn Sora into their puppet and overthrow the Organization. Larxene suggested that Riku Replica's memories should be rewritten to be the same as the original's so he would become a much stronger and more useful tool. Riku Replica, upon hearing Larxene's idea, rejected it, saying that he did not need his original's pitiful memories, but all the members began to agree upon Larxene's plan. Fearing that he would lose his memory, Riku Replica assaulted Larxene. However, he was quickly knocked out and [[Naminé]] was ordered to rewrite the replica's memory.


After having his memory rewritten, Riku Replica swore to protect Naminé, and saw Sora as a threat, feeling already betrayed by him as he thought Sora didn't care for him and cared only for [[Kairi]]. At some point during the period in which he believed himself to be the true Riku, the Replica was retrieved by [[Young Xehanort]] and implanted with a fragment of [[Xehanort]]'s heart, inducting him into the [[real Organization XIII]] as "[[Dark Riku]]".{{?}}<!--cite ultimania--> Once Dark Riku was defeated in the future, his heart returned to its proper place in time.{{?}}<!--cite YX's KH3D speech, RR's KH3 departure speech, or KH3 ultimania-->
[[File:Reunion with Riku 01 KHRECOM.png|right|thumb|200px|The Riku Replica confronts Sora.]]
After having his memory rewritten, Riku Replica swore to protect Naminé, and saw Sora as a threat, feeling already betrayed by him as he thought Sora didn't care for him and cared only for [[Kairi]]. At some point during the period in which he believed himself to be the true Riku, the Replica was retrieved by [[Young Xehanort]] and implanted with a fragment of Xehanort's heart, inducting him into the [[real Organization XIII]] as "[[Dark Riku]]".{{?}}<!--cite ultimania--> Once Dark Riku was defeated in the future, his heart returned to its proper place in time.{{?}}<!--cite YX's KH3D speech, RR's KH3 departure speech, or KH3 ultimania-->


[[File:Reunion with Riku 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|200px|The Riku Replica confronts Sora.]]
Sora's first encounter with the replica confused the Keyblade master, as he believed that the replica was the real Riku. Sora managed to defeat the replica, who then escaped. Riku Replica later encountered Sora in Castle Oblivion's 8th floor, where he urged Sora to leave, as he would protect Naminé. Hoping to regain his friend, Sora offered to jog Riku Replica's memory, but nothing worked, and a fight ensued.
Sora's first encounter with the replica confused the [[Keyblade Master]], as he believed that the replica was the real Riku. Sora managed to defeat the replica, who then escaped. Riku Replica later encountered Sora in [[Castle Oblivion]]'s 8th floor, where he urged Sora to leave, as he would protect Naminé. Hoping to regain his friend, Sora offered to jog Riku Replica's memory, but nothing worked, and a fight ensued.


Riku Replica, defeated, felt even more anger when Sora offered his help so they could protect Naminé together. Hearing Sora say "together", Riku Replica is filled with sadness and rage and he screams his true feelings at Sora, telling him that he was always trying to worm his way into his heart and that it never mattered to him how he felt. After that, Riku Replica runs away, leaving Sora behind, confused.
Riku Replica, defeated, felt even more anger when Sora offered his help so they could protect Naminé together. Hearing Sora say "together", Riku Replica is filled with sadness and rage and he screams his true feelings at Sora, telling him that he was always trying to worm his way into his heart and that it never mattered to him how he felt. After that, Riku Replica runs away, leaving Sora behind, confused.
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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Riku Replica is mentioned once when [[Xion]] is revealed as a replica and is also mentioned in the [[Replica Program]] as "a numberless replica". Axel mentions Riku Replica in his own Secret Reports, stating that he is the only one who understands that Riku Replica gained a sense of self. He also expresses regret at having used the replica as a tool.
Riku Replica is mentioned once when [[Xion]] is revealed as a replica and is also mentioned in the [[Replica Program]] as "a numberless replica". Axel mentions Riku Replica in his own Secret Reports, stating that he is the only one who understands that Riku Replica gained a sense of self. He also expresses regret at having used the replica as a tool.
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
Naminé illustrated Sora's memories of the Riku Replica in one of her drawings in [[The White Room]].
Naminé illustrated Sora's memories of the Riku Replica in one of her drawings in the [[White Room]].


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Upon encountering a version of himself in a [[black coat]], Riku recalls the Riku Replica.
Upon encountering Dark Riku, Riku notes his resemblance to the Riku Replica.
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Having been wandering the [[Dark World]] as a disembodied heart, Riku Replica nearly allowed himself to vanish. However, he caught sight of the real Riku in trouble and freed him from the [[Demon Tower]]. In gratitude, Riku leaves his broken [[Way to the Dawn]] behind for the replica. Upon Riku's return, Riku Replica offers the repaired [[Keyblade]] to fight [[Anti-Aqua]], only to learn that Riku got a replacement in [[Braveheart]].
[[File:Riku and Riku 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|right|Riku Replica removes Dark Riku from the vessel he is using, leaving it behind for Naminé to use.]]
When Riku is swallowed into a [[Demon Tower]], he nearly drowns in the darkness. However, the disembodied heart of the replica saves him by dispelling the [[shadow]]s making up the tower. Seeing [[Way to the Dawn]] was broken in the process, Riku leaves it behind for the replica.


Temporarily merging hearts with Riku to leave the Dark World, Riku Replica reveals since his defeat at Castle Oblvion, he's been holding on to existence to take care of unfinished business.
Upon confronting [[Anti-Aqua]], Riku is contacted by the replica again. He offers a repaired Way to the Dawn to fight with, but Riku turns it down as he has a replacement. Instead, he joins hearts with Riku to give him more strength.
 
On Destiny Islands, Riku Replica reveals his heart had been wandering the Dark World since his body perished. He almost gave up and faded into the darkness, until he saw Riku in trouble. When asked why he held on, the Replica says he still has unfinished business.


[[File:Riku and Riku 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Riku Replica removes Dark Riku from the vessel he is using, leaving it behind for Naminé to use.]]
Once [[Dark Riku]] is defeated, Riku Replica expels his past self's heart from the vessel. Despite Riku's protests, the replica leaves Dark Riku's vessel for Naminé to take and fades away, fulfilling his promise to protect her.
Once [[Dark Riku]] is defeated, Riku Replica expels his past self's heart from the vessel. Despite Riku's protests, the replica leaves Dark Riku's vessel for Naminé to take and fades away, fulfilling his promise to protect her.
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==Design==
==Design==
[[File:Riku KH.png|thumb|150px|left|Riku Replica while not using Dark Mode.]]
[[File:Riku KH.png|thumb|100px|left|Riku Replica while not using Dark Mode.]]
The Riku Replica is physically identical to Riku as he appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'', sporting the same skin tone, bright blue eyes, and shoulder-length silver hair. He initially appears in Riku's standard outfit, to both Riku and Sora, but quickly shifts into his [[Dark Mode]] form, and remains in the latter outfit for the remainder of his appearance after his first encounter with Sora.
The Riku Replica is physically identical to Riku as he appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'', sporting the same skin tone, bright blue eyes, and shoulder-length silver hair. He initially appears in Riku's standard outfit, but quickly shifts into his [[Dark Mode]] form, and remains in the latter outfit for the remainder of his appearance.
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==Personality==
==Personality==
{{Q|What can you possibly think I ever had? Both my body and my heart are fake. But...there is one memory I'll keep...even if it's just a lie! Whether it was a phantom promise or not... I will protect Naminé!|Riku Replica's declaration to protect Naminé.}}
The Replica was more aggressive and protective than Riku, which is exactly what Xehanort's Heartless was looking for. A key difference between the two is that while Riku fears the darkness in his heart, the replica embraces his and wields it effectively. He was also more stubborn, which made him more of an enemy in the game. Another factor is how he searched for his existence nonstop. He seems to (like Sora) get very angry when he's confused, as shown when the Organization members such as Larxene try to trick him. At the end of his life, the replica became much more like the original, becoming sullen and mellow. He often lashed out at anyone who talked back to him, even if they overpowered him. He seemed to be as powerful as Riku was at Hollow Bastion, when Riku was under Ansem's possession.
Due to being created from Riku's combat data, the Replica lacks his memories and only knows about Riku via secondhand knowledge. Additionally, the Replica is much more aggressive and prone to lashing out. The Replica sees himself as superior to the original Riku as, unlike him, the Replica holds no fear of the darkness in his heart and wields it with a mastery that Riku lacks.  
 
Once he is brainwashed to believe he is the real Riku and that Sora is the source of Naminé's sorrow, the Replica begins stubbornly attacking his "friend" to chase him off. However, as the Replica realizes that his memories of Naminé are contradicted by Sora's, the Replica aims to destroy him to end the confusion.
 
After Naminé breaks his fake memories, the Replica remembers his real identity and decides to hold onto the memory of vowing to protect Naminé, knowing that it is the closest real memory he has. Axel later convinced him that gaining powering and slaying Riku would allow the Replica to take his place. After he is defeated by Riku, the Replica accepts his demise, making peace with his existence as an artificial being.


His vow to protect Naminé kept him from fading as a disembodied heart in the Dark World for a year. Even though Riku offered a vessel to be reborn, the Replica refuses and chooses to give the vessel to Naminé, content with fading away as he has fulfilled his promise to protect her.
The replica clearly seemed to possess true emotions, as he seemed to harbor a close friendship or even outright affection for Naminé, though his belief in it was merely part of the illusion Naminé had created by tampering with Sora's memories while at Castle Oblivion.


==Fighting style==
==Fighting style==
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The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but is generally more aggressive and leaves himself wide open during his battles. His [[sleight]]s take less power than Riku's, only needing any three cards provided they are the right type to perform [[Dark Aura]] in contrast to the three 9's that Riku needs, and unlike Riku, he remains able to use item cards while in Dark Mode. He also uses Helm Split instead of Riku's [[Dark Break]].
The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but his sleights take less power than Riku's. For example, Riku can only use [[Dark Aura]] with three 9's, a total of 27. However, the replica can use any three cards, granted the right types of cards are used, such as 4, 7, and 8, to perform Dark Aura. He never uses the Dark Break Sleight. Instead he substitutes it for a sleight called "Helm Split". He is also more aggressive, which leads to some open moments during his battles.


The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', he acquires Riku's [[Way to the Dawn]] [[Keyblade]], which Riku leaves behind in the [[Realm of Darkness]] when it is snapped in half.
The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', after [[Way to the Dawn]] is snapped in half Riku leaves it in the realm of darkness and the Riku Replica later obtains it. He wields the repaired Way to the Dawn when appearing beside Riku during Riku's battle with [[Anti-Aqua]].


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