Red Queen
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The Red Queen is a version of a specially designed weapon used by the Order of the Sword created by their chief scientist Agnus. It is unique in its motorcycle type accelerator handle which can be used to rev it up to release a flaming propellant along the blade with a powerful strike. However, it is later shown that Credo too, has a handle similar to Nero's but no evidence to show it is used for the same purpose.
The Red Queen itself is specially modified by Nero allowing it to be revved-up three times and this entire build up of exhaust can be released all at once for a single powerful blow or with separate strikes. This and several other modifications makes the Red Queen nearly impossible for anyone but Nero to wield. Judging by the shape of its blade, the Red Queen is more than likely modeled after the German Grosses Messer (lit. "big knife").
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[edit] Exceed
By using the Exceed technique to rev the handle on the Red Queen, Nero can cause it to spray a flammable liquid over the blade, increasing the range and inflicted damage of its attacks, or for certain techniques change their performance entirely. This technique is performed by pressing 
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, and using it fills the EX-Gauge. The EX-Gauge has three slots, and one is used up every time an Exceeded attack is performed. However, the technique can be upgraded by purchasing Exceed 2 and Exceed 3, which allow the techniques modified by Exceed to use all filled slots in order to be further empowered. Though it is usually time-consuming to fill the EX-Gauge, it can be quickly filled with the EX-Act or MAX-Act abilities, used by performing Exceed at a certain time for each attack; this timing is based on when the blade hits the enemy during an attack, though it is the same if Nero is swinging at empty air. MAX-Act, which fills all three slots, will be performed if the timing is exact, though if it is off by a few frames of animation EX-Act will be performed instead, filling only one slot. Because Exceeded attacks generate more style points and inflict more damage, mastering the technique is vital to competently playing as Nero.
[edit] Movesets
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[edit] Red Queen
| Action | Command | Description |
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| Red Queen Combo A |  ,,, | Four quick sword slashes. |
| Red Queen Combo B | ,—,,—, (rapid) | Strong sword strikes that deal heavy damage to all those who fall in their path. |
| Red Queen Combo C | ,,—,,,, | A stylish and speedy combo created to damage scores of enemies at once. |
| Red Queen Combo D | ,,,—, | Slash away at an enemy and then drive into an enemy with a powerful coup de grâce. |
| Aerial Combo | ,, (mid-air) | A succession of hits dealt in the air. |
| Roulette Spin | ,,—, (mid-air) | Red Queen’s blade spun in mid-air in a deadly show of force. This attack will allow you to gain altitude. |
| Exceed | | Uses the combustion system of the Red Queen to grant the next attack even more devastating power. Ex-Gauge can be charged to three power levels. Level 2 increases the EX-Gauge to 2 slots, allowing you to access level 2 Exceed moves. Level 3 increases the EX-Gauge to 3 slots, allowing you to access level 3 Exceed moves. |
| High Roller |  + + (ground) | Launch an enemy skyward. By holding down , you will follow the enemy into the air.
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| EX High Roller | Exceed High Roller | High Roller powered-up by the Red Queen's Exceed system. Revolutions increase depending on the Ex-Gauge level. |
| Streak | + + (ground) | A magnificent rushing attack that sweeps up surrounding enemies. Level 2 has greatly extended range. |
| EX Streak | Exceed Streak | Powered by the Red Queen's Exceed system, this Streak will never end. Revolutions increase depending on the Ex-Gauge level. |
| Split | ++ (mid-air) | A violent descending slash that slams through an enemy and splits them right down the middle. |
| Double Down | Exceed Split | The propellant ignited on the blade of the Red Queen by the Exceed system powers the weapon downwards, eviscerating a foe. |
| Calibur | +<,>+ (mid-air) | Streak towards your foe in mid-air and strike with a heavy blow. |
| EX Calibur | Exceed Calibur | A version of Calibur powered by the Red Queen's Exceed system. |
| Shuffle | +<,>+ (ground) | After avoiding an attack by backstepping, rush forward and counter with a fast, powerful blow. |
| EX Shuffle | Exceed Shuffle | Powered by the Red Queen's Exceed system, this shuffle surely spells disaster. Revolutions increase depending on the Ex-Gauge level. |
[edit] Trivia
In the first Resident Evil film, based on the game series also produced by Capcom, there was an AI computer named "Red Queen".
