Hector (Expanded)

= Hector (Expanded) = ''""... Are you ready, Kel?"" '' Hector (Expanded) is a secret boss hidden in the game. Because of its incredibly specific conditions to be fought, many players don't even know of its existence.

How to fight
Hector (Expanded) is one of the many bosses that can be fought during One Day Left in Headspace, like Space Ex-Husband or Perfectheart. However, to fight him, a simple Hikkimori route is not enough. The player will have to open the door for Kel in Three Days Left and follow the story's events, to later start a Hikkimori route during Two Days Left. The reason for this is unknown, although it's theorized to be because of the player remembering real life Hector. OMORI is also required to find Hector in Dino's Dig before entering Black Space for the first time.

Hector (Expanded) will be waiting for the party at the top of the stairs that connect Vast Forest and Otherworld, where Kel lost Hector.

Appearance
Hector (Expanded) looks exactly like the regular Hector. According to him, and later reinforced by Kel, his transformation is from the inside. His battle sprite is, together with SOMETHING, the only one not animated, probably as a way to deepen the joke of him being a rock. OMOCAT would later reuse the sprite for the OMORI sticker pack release.

Personality
Just like his counterpart, Pluto (Expanded), Hector (Expanded) doesn't change that much. He is still relatively timid and loyal to Kel. The main difference is he acts more like a dog now, due to the player having seen Hector's real world counterpart.

Battle
Hector (Expanded) uses the track Push and Shove, used in many other bossfights. The battle follows the usual formula until Hector (Expanded) reaches a third of his healthbar, when he'll use the same attack for every turn until defeat. It is advisable for the party to be at full-health before this happens, or else they'll be in for a plausible loss.

Strategy
Because of Hector (Expanded)'s flex making him happy, it is advisable to use a Rain Cloud. Hector (Expanded) will outspeed the party even if they're at level 50, so investing in defense buffs is essential.

The level recommended for this fight is around 40-43.

Battle Quotes

 * Upon starting the battle: "... Let's start."
 * After one turn (if a party member has Hector Jr equipped): "... Hector Jr... You've grown so much. I can see you've taken good care of him, Kel."
 * After his healthbar reaches two thirds: "... You're doing great. ...But I won't go down yet!"
 * After his healthbar reaches one third: "... This may look like it'll soon be over. You may be right, but I won't lose without trying!"
 * After his healtbar reaches zero: "... ... ...Good job."