Theories
"It's kind of how we pass the time."
This page is about fan theories. These may never be proven or be proven wrong. Please take with a grain of salt.
The Nick's Tales Timeline
The timelines split at NATM 1, the first time the Tablet is taken outside the AMNH since the 1950s. If the moon's light did recharge the Tablet's magic that night, the timeline goes to NATM 2, then the Nick's Tales books, then NATM 4. If it did not, the timeline goes to NATM 2, then 3, which ends the story. The former is the "Nick's Tales" timeline, focusing on Nick's involvement and development. The latter is Larry's timeline, focusing on him instead.
This was expanded on by Ian in Issue 5 of The Night Guard's Notebook.
The "Just Some Guy" Theory
Octavius, instead of Augustus, is a citizen or even an actor playing the role of Augustus.
Evidence
- Octavius's armor is based on that of the Flavian dynasty, and the Rome seen in the films has the Colosseum, which was built during the rule of Trajan.
- Octavius claims to be trained by the Praetorian Guard, which existed from CE 27 to CE 312. Augustus created the Praetorian guard, and did not train in it.
- In the Italian dub of NATM 2, Octavius is heavily implied to be an actor, even referencing his work at Cinecittà , an Italian film studio.
The Fucking Liar Theory
Octavius, regardless of his role as Augustus, is a fucking liar.
Evidence
- Octavius claimed to be at the Battle of Carthage in NATM 4, but this is impossible regarding his placement in the Roman Empire. The Battle of Carthage was during the Republic. It is likely that he said this just to make Nick feel better.
- According to the Borders Exclusive flash cards, Octavius is Gaius Octavius Caesar Augustus, Rome's first emperor. If this is true, then he is a liar about his time at Carthage.
The J.S.S. Theory
Jedediah is Jedediah Strong Smith, a cartographer and mountain man who mapped the American West. Smith was not a cowboy, or even a Westerner; but was from New York.
Evidence
- Jedediah's Western role is teased to be an act in NATM 4 with the "cowboy-ish" line. In the English dub, he references a polecat, despite not knowing what it is. In Latin American Spanish, he says "this place is dirtier than my pants after a rodeo", and immediately after claims to not know what a rodeo is. This adds weight to the theory, since J.S.S. died in 1831, and rodeos as a sport didn't get popular until the 1860s.
- In the junior novel for NATM 1 and some promotional material, Jed is referred to as Jed Smith and Jedediah Strong Smith.
Jed, Destroyer of Worlds
Jedediah is a world-ending entity capable of making this reality cease to be at a moment's notice. He doesn't, though, simply because it would make Octavius upset. And he'd lose access to nougats.
Evidence
- Jedediah's voice actor in the Japanese dubs has and continues to be Toshiyuki Morikawa. Morikawa is best known for his villainous roles, including Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII and Kingdom Hearts), Griffith (Berserk 1997), Yoshikage Kira (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable), Diavolo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle, Eyes of Heaven), and Bondrewd (Made in Abyss).
Admin: That's the extent of the evidence. I just think it's funny. Our little gay cowboy is voiced by Sephiroth.