For your Xenoblade 2 SI idea - the 'crime' that would prevent joining the group fighting Malos could be trying to kill Amalthus for (seemingly) no reason. Especially if Amalthus is the one to tell the story.
As for how the Blade system might be heavily influenced - he has Telos & KOSMOS as partners?
As for how the Blade system might be heavily influenced - he has Telos & KOSMOS as partners?