A palladium, or palladion, was an image of great antiquity on which the safety of a city was said to depend that appear in Greek and Roman mythology. "Palladium" especially signified the wooden statue (xoanon) of Pallas Athena that Odysseus and Diomedes stole from the citadel of Troy and which was later taken to the future site of Rome by Aeneas. The Roman story is related in Virgil's Aeneid and other works.
In English, since circa 1600, the word "palladium" has meant anything believed to provide protection or safety, or a safeguard, therefore similar to the word "aegis."
Palladion serves as the initial Persona of Aigis. Her skill set consists of physical attacks and status enhancements. At a specific point in the story, Palladion will become Pallas Athena. By comparing Palladion's cold, mechanical design to Aigis' initial, mechanically programmed personality, Palladion represents Aigis as an android. When Aigis recognizes and accepts her emotions and humanity, Palladion becomes Athena herself rather than a model or representation of her.
Persona 4 Arena[]
Palladion appears as a laser cannon held by Aigis that she uses as an instant kill. It is known as Heritage Liberator Palladion.
Medium Phys attack that pierces to the back row. (1 enemy) Stronger in Boost.
Innate
Mafrei
18 SP
Light Nuke attack. (All enemies)
Innate
Freila
14 SP
Medium Nuke attack. (1 enemy)
Innate
Line Guard
3 SP
Raise defense and protects allies. Extra defense while protecting. (1 row)
Innate
Dekunda
18 SP
Remove stat penalties. (Party)
Innate
Aegis Shield
Passive
Medium chance to null Fire/Ice/Elec/Wind/Psy/Nuke damage to user's row.
Innate
Heat Wave
24 HP
Medium Phys attack. (All enemies) Stronger in Boost.
39
Mafreila
36 SP
Medium Nuke attack. (All enemies)
44
Marakunda
18 SP
Lower defense for 3 turns. (All enemies)
48
Freidyne
32 SP
Heavy Nuke attack. (1 enemy)
57
Hailstorm
73 HP
3-8 heavy Phys attacks to random targets. (All enemies) Stronger in Boost.
61
Samarecarm
36 SP
Revive and restore all HP. (1 ally)
66
Agneyastra
98 HP
Heavy Phys attack. (All enemies) Stronger in Boost.
69
Gallery[]
Concept artwork of Palladion
Palladion appears in Persona 3 Manga
Concept anime sketch of Palladion in Persona 3 The Movie
Palladion's Persona 3 The Movie concept design
Concept movie artwork of Palladion in Persona 3 The Movie
Palladion in Persona 3 The Movie
Palladion in battle
Aigis using Palladion in Persona 4 Arena / Ultimax
Palladion in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Palladion in Side P3
Trivia[]
Apart from her appearance as Aigis' Instant Kill, Palladion also appears as a palette swap for Ariadne when Labrys is using her Aigis palette. This gives her the distinction of being the only Persona in the game who appears as both a usable Persona and as an alternate palette.