SOS Bros React - RWBY Volume 7 Chapter 11 - Gravity! 

This might be my favorite episode of the show as of now, it was just CHOCK FULL of so much good stuff! What was your favorite part in the episode? If you want to check out our Early Access Timer Reaction to Chapter 12 now check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/semblanceofsanity

Ruby: You may be immortal, but you aren't perfect. You done screwed up before. Salem: Hm, counter point - Your Mom. Ruby: *_OOF!_*

James: "I will sacrifice whatever it takes to stop her." Watts: "Oh I hope you do, James. I hope you do." This here wasn't one of Watts' snarky remarks, he truely wishes Ironwood to sacrifice people, so that they can be devided. Salem's primary goal is to devide humanity...

i think some people miss that your aura flashes when you get hit since it is protecting you from the damage only when it flickers is when it is broken. Also I love Iron woods gravity pistol that was brillant

I'm so glad you understood everything they meant to do with ironwood's character. It was amazing, yet some people seems to miss the point about his evolution. It was masterfully done.

Finally someone noticed that is Caleb Hyles singing XD

They were wrong... EVERYONE is the traitor!

29:33 “the hearts of men are easily swayed“

Lindsay Jones claims Ruby's mentality is "selfless, but that means she's not dealing with her own issues. Compartmentalizing and internalizing her grief is what might eventually destroy her. What Salem said broke through that compartment.

This is THE best episode so far in my opinion. The confrontation with Ironwood at the end of this episode is so good and so tense that I start shaking every time from the expectation. It's beautiful. I also have to applaud the voice acting. Weiss' dismay at the threat of martial law, Watt's rant at Ironwood, and Tyrian's Voice acting all throughout the season. Perfection. Especially last episode when Tyrian first met Robin in the alley, his raw fury and rage was easily audible. As for the Summer scene, I think Ruby has some kind of traumatic memory of Summer she's forcing herself to forget. Other than that, why would she believe Salem? There's no reason to believe it isn't some mind game. (Also the image of Summer on the cliff definitely looks different, and now has a creepy feel thanks to the sound effects, so I feel as we see that shot more and more over later episodes, it will reveal more about Ruby's last memory of her mom until it reveals something) We've got next episode and the fights within, and then we have the finale. For those who don't know, this means Volumes 7 and 8 are going to be one arc, so we're likely to be left with a cliffhanger of some sort. I can't wait.

“Their iron gloves point fingers! They’ll wage a war of blame! And mankind will wilt in paaaaaain.” -Casey Lee Williams

You know you are a RWBY fan when you recognize caleb voice from a song

The whole season we saw team RWBY become more trusting of Ironwood and Aseops, training and becoming "friends". All the while planting tiny seeds of the moral differences between the two teams. All that made this turn of Ironwood and the Aseops more emotional. Some great writing by CRWBY.

Ruby: We'll leave Mantle to die... General Ironwood: A small price to pay for salvation.

Destroyed Ruby's confidence in two sentences damn. Salem shut her down🥺

Revisit Red Like Roses Part 2. Even back then, I think that gave insight into Ruby's deep internal feelings about her mother even though she always put on a bright & cheery facade, hiding this pain from everyone around her.

There's also the dark implication that Salem probably definitely killed Summer. Salem says "she was wrong too", so clearly Summer could not beat her.

I like how ironwood actually says "i know" with just a hint of pride mostly sad defeat but a little pride

Ripping the Matrix so hard. Specifically the Neo v Smith fight in the Subway. Happy to see you guys caught that. And yeah that line would have been sooo cool. "Your empty." "So are you!" Easily the best chapter in V7. Both fights fantastic. RWBY finally called out for their transgressions. Surprise appearance by Salem. Even a nood to V3 where Cinder is again watching the maiden heir apparent from on high run to claim the maiden powers. Subsequently following her.

Man weiss face was perfect showing sadness looking at a man that she trust and respects falling

"Now this... _This_ is much closer than what I was expecting." (Qrow - Episode 1) He was not kidding... -Watts vs. Ironwood The battles/fights in RWBY never seem to disappoint. Watts using the terrain to his advantage, a gunfight/hand to hand battle, plus Watts almost outwitting Ironwood, only for Ironwood to show just how far he is really to go to beat Salem and her forces...And then you add a new theme song... Yep, instant epic. I do believe Watts is alive though. As much as it would be easy to just drop him into the lava, Watts would have information that Ironwood would want. It was the same way as to why he imprisoned Torchwick. But I do wonder, why did Ironwood bring Watts' bag with him without checking it out first? Seems like something that should have been done before he brought it with him. Would have saved him a jump-scare... -Black Queen(s) Cinder seems to be using the same tactic as before in order to locate the Winter Maiden that she used to find the Fall Maiden in Beacon. Using the fear and panic from others to manipulate them into showing their hand so that she could just find the Maiden and kill her. She really is Salem's apprentice... It may be that though, that Cinder is still operating on her own outside of Salem. She's merely using the situation to advance her own plans and Salem's forces just happened to be there. She had to switch tactics to do that and fortunately for her, the situation was one she could capitalize on. The scene with Salem just shows the true terror of her by her presence alone. Before these, the only time anyone else has seen Salem was either from visions (Jinn) or illusions (Emerald) or from what other say about her. But her speaking with the teams directly and how she affected them shows the true strength of fear she exuded. Even when she was talking to Ironwood (with a smile no less), it was clear than he was afraid of her. And Ruby... as bravely (and awesome) as she spoke out against Salem, all Salem had to do was speak of Summer and Ruby broke down. -Short Circuiting Eyes We already know that Ruby has yet to master her powers, but this shows a greater limit than thought. A slight theory... her eyes may only work best with a clear and pure mind. When she used them against the Leviathan Grimm as well as the Apathy Grimm and Cinder, she didn't seem to suffer from any damaging effects. But in the case with Pyrrha's death, she was knocked unconscious for several days. Now perhaps it may be because that was the first time she used them, but it may also be possible that in a situation where it is too late to save someone, there is a backlash against the bearer, possibly perhaps from negative emotions, or powerful emotions? So Silver Eyes = Mangenkyo Sharingan…? -Breakdown Ironwood is playing right into Salem's hands... Between the panic caused by Cinder, the fear caused by Salem declaring her imminent attack along with everything else and he has lost control. Ironwood is good on fighting in the midst of a crisis, but when it comes to a perceived threat, he is quick to make pre-emptive (and hasty) moves, without knowing where the threat is coming from. _"Why must your answer to everything involve a triumphant display of military bravado?!" (Glynda, Volume 2)_ He did have a point about what Ruby did. Even though they did tell him the rest of the truth, it came at the worse time. But he could have dealt with it once the current crisis was dealt with. But with the threat of Salem's attack, he's been pushed from panic to paranoia and now he's making rash decisions. Ironically, he is doing exactly what Ruby and the others was worried he would be. _"...He's a bit prone to overreacting." (Blake - Episode 7)_ Ruby even pointed out that uniting the world was their real chance, but Ironwood only cares about protecting Atlas, willingly sacrificing Mantle in the process. What's really interesting is that he used the same words that Cinder used the previous episode. In a way, it shows the viewers that Salem (and Cinder) are truly one step ahead of him. So now a fight between team RWBY and the Ace-Ops, plus we don't know how Clover will react, and add to the fact that Tyrian is there, plus Cinder is on the way to the Winter Maiden and Oscar is missing and...yeah... Volume 3 all over again...

The best part is how Ironwood isnt a bad guy. Nobody is a bad guy. It's just differing opinions on the right call with pros and cons on both sides. That's probably the best part of the entire Volume. There is no RIGHT answer. Theres only making the best call and living with the consequences.

Ruby: "We will fight you to the end and we will win!" Salem: "your mom gay." And just like that, her resolve was shattered.

After this episode, I've got to say that Harbinger is easily one of the best versatile weapons out there in RWBY. It's a broadsword for close range; A scythe for skill combat; and now a bladed tonfa for enclosed spaces. And that's not mentioning its gun function that works very well with all of its transformations. Such a great weapon!~ Secondly, with the OST when Salem confronted Ruby, did anyone else think of Shredder's Suite from the first live action TMNT movie. Particularly the Dun Dun Dunn whenever Shredder appears on screen. It gave me chills to the max!

Salem is just the best, my queen giving people breakdowns now😀

Can I just say that it really means a lot to me to watch reactors who can also directly quote lines from previous volumes at relevant moments. It's cool to know you are just as invested as I am

Oh man, as a Force-of-Darkness type villain Salem just keeps getting better and better. Even her gentle smile is scary. Senpai please do NOT notice me...

Considering that a single Maiden can summon lightning and judging from the fights between Raven vs Cinder and Cinder vs Ozpin, its easy to assume Salem is far more powerful than everyone else. She is actually the 2nd most powerful creature in that universe that we know of (1st being the 2 God Brothers).

Just because it seems you missed this they declared when talking about raising atlas that it has an artificial atmosphere and agriculture so they could be self sufficient.

By far ironwood character is the best developed in this volume. carrying everything from previous volumes.

Prolly not gonna happen but, if Ruby does ends up going by herself looking for Oscar and runs into either Neo or Cinder, i can see her losing and... it would be really dark and im calling it now, Ruby loses an eye. I really like this chapter, really well done, and i love how a lot of things have been building up to this. If you told me this is the best chapter in RWBY so far id have to agree. How this is so on character with Ironwood like in V2. The whole theme of logic vs heart like the tinman. And "Divide" playing out again.

"Do you believe in Gravity?"

Glad I'm not the only one who got distracted from the fight by the fact that Caleb Hyles was singing in an actual RWBY episode

"New music? Sounds like it." It's a variation on the music we heard when we were first shown the arena in Volume 3. You're the first reactors I've seen acknowledge that Ironwood is acting only on the assumption that Salem is heading for Atlas. It's one of the things I enjoyed about hearing Cinder gripe about how Vacuo was supposed to be the next target. She and Ironwood have both said, "The timeline's changed," and I can't help but feel they're both mistaken about that. If so, Salem got lucky. Ironwood had deviated from her plans for him, and then Cinder drags him back on course with a single quiet move. One of the things people don't appreciate about luck: it's just an opportunity. If you aren't prepared to react and adapt to it, it means nothing. Props for comparing Atlas to Australia. That was a Risky joke, but you played it well.

Yes!!!.... been waiting for this one.. 👍🏻

This is the second time I've heard someone think someone else was Neo. Last time, it was Willow Schnee. I assumed they were thinking of Emerald. Neo can't pretend to be other people. She can't even talk. She can dress up as a maid or nurse or Ruby with a thought, but it's always her face. She was supposed to get the lamp; why kidnap Oscar? To get his side of the story? Anyway, gotta love the Aliensesque soundtrack during That Scene.

4:05 Ironwood using RubyRose recoil physics......eh....or Ruby has been using Ironwood's........um....whatever. Recoil....is just awesome. I know....I buy and refurbish classic firearms. My 1943 Springfield M1 Garand is my fav shoulder kicker.

First, the Lion became a coward. Then, the Wizard became a liar. And now, the Tin Man has become heartless. The thing I love about this conflict is that neither side is entirely right. RWBY and Co want to help those in need. They hold onto some naive sense of hope, that if they fight just a little longer, they can save everyone. However, they fail to see that they’ve run themselves ragged and can’t go on much longer. On the other hand, Ironwood and Co are realizing the futility of winning this battle, so they decide to leave Mantle behind to save their resources (the relics and the Maiden). However, they’re abandoning the people that need their help, and by isolating themselves further, they’re doing exactly what Salem wants. But next chapter... we really can’t have nice things anymore, can we?

Ironwood is doing exactly what Salem wants. Her plan wasn't to divide Mantle and Ironwood, it was to divide Ironwood and team RWBY.

32:54 Jacob: “Sure, but he would’ve had to take a shit, and all that stuff-“ Me: ‘wait, what?... oh, ship...’

I was so excited for this one! Great reaction guys!

Glad to see somebody else went a little crazy when Caleb started singing. I was NOT expecting him to be in RWBY.

Ironman has a pretty unexpected turn (since it's late in the story) yet it makes sence for him

22:36 well F for caleb, he lost it xDD

Bullet counting? Neat Deadpool reference Also James will lose it when he sees the Flying monkeys

Yeah, so I really need to just bump Battle Lines to the top of my TBR. it's just that I do 80% of my reading via audiobooks these days

Gravity dust is a hell of a thing, ain't it.

Time for epic fights!

LOVE this episode. And I your reaction to CALEB HYLES! XD

*Subservient to the queen* *Weiss Dab*

21:36 Didn't know they were part of the Joestar bloodline

A lot of people have theories that moment with Ruby and Summer was like some sort of repressed memory, but honestly I don't think Ruby was really old enough to have any memories of Summer. I don't think Salem induced some sort of repressed trauma/memory shit of Summer, I think it was more an attack of her /image/ of Summer. That image of Summer at the cliff is an idealized embodiment of who Summer represents to Ruby: Hope, Love, the will of man and it fuels her power to use her silver eyes. But then with just a few words, it cements in the colder reality of it: Summer is dead. And her death was likely a grisly one. All that hope and determination snuffed out with a "You're not any different from the rest of the mortals who tried going up against me, because I killed them all and I will kill you too"

I think team RWBY is wrong about standing and fighting when Salem comes. If she's really coming, then Mantle and Atlas are doomed and that would almost assuredly get them all killed. And while Ironwood might have a more logical plan on paper, I think it's still futile. My guess as to what the best thing to do at this point would probably be to evacuate as many people as possible from both Mantle and Atlas. Otherwise this feels like a no-win scenario for the good guys. I can't wait to see how they handle these last couple episodes though. Regardless, this is one of the best episodes if the series so far.

No I'm not ready for the next episode 😱

Ironwood Versus Watts is my favorite RWBY fight so far because it's a perfect fight between Brains and Brawns.

Yup it is caleb hyles

Nice hearing someone else acknowledge that RWBY's main overarching theme is struggling against corrupt, broken systems of authority.

9:52 IT'S BAYBLADE!

Your the first reactors that I've seen that don't demonize Ironwood and actually understand that it was a natural reaction for his character

Salem wants mantle to fall so the people of mantle to be in atlas so all will fall together.

"WHAT? DON'T DO THAT DON'T DO THAT!"

You guys are the first people i saw who knew that was caleb hyles lol

Can we get to talk about the idea that Summer used the lamp first question?

ironwood got that deku syndrome

May I remember you that Penny is the official protector of Mantle? If you consider the Name of the next Episode (which I haven't seen yet, so if my assumptions are correct, please don't flag them as Spoilers!) There may have a conflict between Penny and Winter / Ruby / Ironwood in the making, depending on Penny's choice which one to follow. Her only real friend Ruby, her employee Ironwood, or whoever Winter decides to support. I am really nervous About the Outcome because I really fear that Penny sides with Ironwood and Ruby will have to put her down herself.

Have you guys seen Goblin Slayer? It's a DnD based anime from the perspective of characters where the players arent playing anymore.. It's about a high rank adventurer who only does low tier goblin slaying quests because hes obsessed with killing them all. Given you two's often references to DnD and the other series I've watched your reactions to, you guys would love this series. Just be very careful with the first episode. It's a lot more dark and explicit than the rest

hold on, is watts voice actor the voice actor of vegeta ? 6:35

By far the best chapter of this volume and easily one of the best in the entire series. It may end up being regarded as *THE* best one.

Ironwood did nothing wrong

What if Summer could kill Salem but she forgive her and then she fall into a pool of darkness. We dont need to kill you to stop you

Iron Daddy was doing so well!

I love how excited you got when you realized it was Caleb singing. He deserves the love.

Just throwing this out in the open... Ruby’s mother is “assumed” dead. She never came back from a mission, and Salem never said she killed her. She only said that they spoke to each other and that Ruby’s mother was wrong too. Heavily implying she’s dead but NOT confirming it. With this show, if you don’t have a body or a backstory, you can’t trust the death, Cinder proved that after her fall from the Spring vault. (Summer Rose, Adam Torres, Dr Watts- Death Not Confirmed)

They did my man Clover DIRTY

Heya guys, I'm new here, and I've already watched a few dozen videos, fells like we're already best buddies lol. Anyway I'd like to make a request: "Assassination Classroom" one of my absolute favorites really good story telling and great life lessons from the teacher, hopefully you guys could check it out and make it a series. I'll be here even if you don't, always fun to watch these series w/ you guy. Anyways, Until next video amigos!

Team Ironwood

Hi ! i like your youtube channel. i want to watch “ fire force “ reaction :)) this is japanese animation .

Yang didn't get this crazy when she had PTSD. Either Ironwood needs to be put down, or he's going to end up in jail...with Jacques Gele.

Ironwood, "we cant give into fear and panic" Does the exact thing moments later and plans to abandon Mantel, killing anyone left.

clover wasn´t a traitor after all lmao, so much for "tHiS faNbaSe aiN´T dUmb wE piCk uP oN LittLe tHings"

their predictions for the clover/qrow/robyn/tyrian conflict were literally all 1000% better than what actually happened

And here comes episode 12... Sigh, why, just why?

RWBY as a show is very good in using fanservice and hype to impress and look good, the fights were cool with interesting concepts, but once you calm down and begin paying atention to the details it starts to make less sense. I like the things that happened, like Ironwood and team RWBY having moral problems, or Wats and Tyrian being only sacrificial pawns, or even most of the controversial things that happened in the episode 12 of this volume. What I didn't like was the delivering. Team RWBY (and friends) has been less than a good role model, and yet the way the show puts it they are always right, they don't suffer consequences for their mistakes, and when they do, those consecuences are seen as unfair and evil, they always have to have the high moral ground, even if it is supposed to be a grey situation like this one (try and save everyone because is the ideal thing to do even if they don't have a real plan other than to fight, or sacrificing thousands to try and secure the things that must never fall in the hands of the enemy because otherwise the whole world is doomed). RWBY getting angry at Ironwood for using a lie to lure out Wats and keeping a secret until it were safe to reveal it, and yet they also told more lies, never trusted Ironwood even if he did trust them (trained them, gave them better weapons, told them every detail of his plan, gave them official hunter licenses, let them participate in the plans without keeping a spying eye on them), and acted behind his back, revealing very important information to a woman that hadn't done more than steal and raid in all this volume. Or things like Ruby suddenly having clear memories of her mother and feeling despair, even if she was supposed to be a baby. Having a little montage of the teams training a couple of days and with that becoming so much stronger than the most experienced and best trained team of hunters in Atlas. And some more stuff that happens in episode 12.