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'''"The Signal-Man"''' is a short story by [[Charles Dickens]], first published as part of the "[[Mugby Junction]]" collection in the [[1866]] Christmas edition of ''[[All the Year Round]]''. |
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The following list contains descriptions of the [[fictional character]]s featured in the [[3D computer graphics|3D]] [[weapon]]s-based [[versus fighting game|fighting]] game series '''''Battle Arena Toshinden''''', developed by [[Tamsoft]] and produced by [[Takara]]. |
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==Introduced in ''Battle Arena Toshinden''== |
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The [[signalman (rail)|signal-man]] of the title tells the narrator of a [[ghost]] that has been haunting him. Each spectral appearance precedes, and is a [[harbinger]] of, a tragic event on the railway on which the signalman works. The signalman's job is to sit in a signalbox near a tunnel on a lonely stretch of the line and control the movements of passing trains. When there is danger, his fellow signalmen alert him via [[electric telegraph|telegraph]] and alarms. Three times, he receives phantom warnings of danger when his bell rings in a fashion that only he can hear. Each warning is followed by the appearance of the phantom, and then by a terrible accident. The first accident involves an awful collision between two trains in the tunnel. (It is likely that Dickens based this incident on the [[Clayton Tunnel rail crash|Clayton Tunnel crash]] that occurred in [[1861]], five years before he wrote the story. Readers in 1866 would have been familiar with this major disaster.) The second warning involves the mysterious death of a young woman on a passing train. The final warning is a premonition of the signalman's own death. |
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===Cupido=== |
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*Weapon: [[Halberd]] |
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'''Cupido''' made her first and only appearance in the [[Sega Saturn]] version of ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an unlockable hidden character. |
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==Plot summary== |
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She is an elite member of the Secret Society, a criminal organization, who secretly participated in the first Toshinden tournament<ref name="GameFAQs1Remix">http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/saturn/file/573927/14279?rec=3297672341 ''Battle Arena Toshinden Remix'': Text/Dialogue Guide at GameFAQs by ProTect (identical rip of characters' dialogue/interludes from the game)</ref>. She is also the sister of Ripper, a playable character in the Sega Saturn version of [[Battle Arena Toshinden 2|the second game]]. She is highly aware of many characters' pasts and personal affairs and offers them cryptic advice upon defeat<ref name="GameFAQs1Remix"/>. She is also known to have had a relationship with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho Shinjo]] and is [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Subaru Shinjo|Subaru]]'s mother. |
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The story begins with the narrator calling "Halloa! Below there!" into a [[Cutting (transportation)|railway cutting]]. The signalman standing on the line below does not look up, as the narrator expects, but rather turns about and stares into the railway tunnel it is his responsibility to monitor. The narrator calls down again and asks permission to descend. The signalman seems reluctant, but assents and waits with an air of ‘expectation and watchfulness’. |
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===Duke B. Rambert=== |
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The railway cutting is a damp, gloomy and lonely place. The signalman seems still to be in fear of the narrator, who tries to put him at ease. The signalman appears to have seen the narrator before. The narrator assures him that this is impossible. Reassured, the signalman welcomes the newcomer into his little cabin and the two men speak of the signalman's work. His labour consists of a dull, monotonous routine, but the signalman feels he deserves nothing better, as he misused his youthful academic opportunities. The narrator remarks that the signalman seems a sane and dutiful employee at all times but when he looks to his signal bell at two moments when it is not ringing. The visitor leaves with a promise to return on the following night. Before he makes his exit, the signalman asks him why he used the words "Halloa! Below!" on his arrival; were they not suggested to him “…in any supernatural way”? The narrator says no. The signalman implores him to by no means call out so again. He says that he is “troubled”. |
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[[Image:DukeBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Duke B. Rambert]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|France}} [[France]] |
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*Weapon: [[Two-handed sword]] |
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'''Duke B. Rambert''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', ''3'' and the Japan-only spin-offs ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden'' and ''Toshinden Card Quest''. His entire moveset consists of slashing attacks and he does not use any kicks, unlike his counterpart in the third game, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Balga|Balga]]. |
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The following day the narrator returns and does not call. The signalman tells him that he will reveal to him the nature of his trouble, which is that he is haunted by a recurring apparition: he has seen a spectre at the entrance to the tunnel on two separate occasions and that each appearance has foreshadowed a tragedy. In the first instance, the signalman heard the shouted words that the narrator spoke and saw a figure with its arm across its face, waving the other in desperate warning. He questions it but it vanishes. He then runs into the tunnel but finds nobody. Within a few hours there occurs a terrible train crash with many casualties. On its second appearance, the figure is silent, with both hands before the face in an attitude of mourning. Soon afterward, a beautiful young woman dies in a passing train. Finally the signalman admits that he has seen the spectre several times within the past week. |
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It seems to the narrator that the signalman is suffering from hallucinations. During the conversation the signalman sees the spectre, and hears his bell toll out a phantom ring, but the narrator sees and hears nothing of these events. The signalman is convinced these supernatural incidents are portents of a third tragic event yet to happen, and is sick with fear and frustration: he does not understand why he should be burdened with knowledge of an incipient tragedy when he, as a lowly railway functionary, has neither the authority nor the ability to prevent it. The sceptical narrator believes that his new friend's imagination has been overtaxed and suggests taking him to see a doctor. |
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He is a [[nobleman]] and [[knight]], who entered the first Toshinden tournament for revenge against Eiji Shinjo, who had defeated him in a fight previously<ref name="GameFAQs1">http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/572396/1679 ''Battle Arena Toshinden'': FAQ/Move List at GameFAQs by Mike0010 (includes characters' prologues)</ref>. He managed to defeat Eiji and eventually found a girlfriend<ref name="GameFAQs2">http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/572397/1208 ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'': FAQ at GameFAQs by Phil (includes characters' prologues and endings)</ref>. He entered the second tournament after his girlfriend had abandoned him and joined the Secret Society, now going by the name [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]]<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. However, before he had a chance to confront her, he learned she had already been killed. Duke then entered the third tournament when he learned he was being targeted by the Organization and he set out to help destroy it. |
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The following day the narrator visits the railway cutting for a third time, and is struck to see a figure at the mouth of the tunnel. This figure is no ghost, however. It is a man, one of a group of officials investigating an incident on the line. The narrator discovers his friend the signalman is dead, having been struck by an oncoming train. He had been standing on the line, looking intently at something, and failed to get out of the way. The driver of the train explains that he did attempt to warn the signalman of his danger: as the train bore down on the signalman the driver called out to him “Below there! Look out! Look out! For God’s sake, clear the way!” Moreover, the driver waved his arm in warning even as he covered his face to avoid seeing the train strike the hapless signalman. The narrator notes the significance of the similarity between the driver's actions and the actions of the spectre as the signalman had earlier described them, but leaves the nature of that significance to the reader. |
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===Eiji Shinjo=== |
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[[Image:EijiBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Eiji Shinjo]] |
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The theme of the story may have been influenced by Dickens's own involvement in the [[Staplehurst rail crash]] on the [[9th June|9th of June]] [[1865]]. While passing over a viaduct in Kent, the train on which he was travelling jumped a gap in the line, causing the central and rear carriages to fall onto the riverbed below. Dickens was in the only first-class carriage to survive. |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: [[White Tiger (Chinese constellation)|Byakko]] [[katana]] |
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'''Eiji Shinjo''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'' as an initially playable character and from then on appeared in all later games, including the spin-offs released only in Japan. He also makes a guest appearance in another fighting game produced by Takara, ''[[D-Xhird]]'', as a hidden, playable character. |
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==Film, TV or theatrical adaptations== |
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"The Signal-Man" was adapted for television in [[1976]] by the [[BBC]], with [[Denholm Elliott]] as the principal character. The film follows the story closely, and is now a classic TV [[ghost story]]. This BBC production was filmed on the [[Severn Valley Railway]], a fake signal box was erected in the cutting by Kidderminster tunnel, and the interior signalbox shots were filmed in Highley signalbox. |
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He is an [[adventurer]] who was trained in swordfighting, along with his friend [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Kayin Amoh|Kayin Amoh]], by his older brother [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho]]<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. However, Sho suddenly abandoned the pair. Eiji then entered the first two Toshinden tournaments in hopes of finding his lost brother<ref name="GameFAQs1"/><ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, to no avail. However, when he learned he was being targeted by the Organization, he entered the third tournament hosted by it and was finally reunited with Sho. With the help of the other fighters, he managed to destroy the Organization and its leader [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Abel|Abel]]. |
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==References== |
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*PR Lewis, ''Disaster on the Dee: Robert Stephenson's Nemesis of 1847'', Tempus Publishing (2007) ISBN 978 0 7524 4266 2. The book discusses the Staplehurst accident and many other Victorian railway disasters. |
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Afterwards, Eiji trained Sho's son [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Subaru Shinjo|Subaru]] in swordfighting and eventually passed down his katana to him. He was then offered to become the leader of a new criminal organization named the Gerard Foundation. He accepted, hoping to dismantle it from within. With the help of the altered humans [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eos|Eos]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Zero|Zero]], he participated in the fourth tournament to gather the Four Sacred Arms; powerful, mystical weapons based on the [[Four Symbols (Chinese constellation)|Four Symbols]] of the Chinese constellations. |
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==External links== |
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*{{gutenberg|no=1289|name=The Signal-Man}} |
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*[http://gaslight.mtroyal.ca/mugbysgn.htm ''The Signal-Man''], available freely at [http://gaslight.mtroyal.ab.ca/gaslight/ Gaslight]. |
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*[http://librivox.org/short-story-collection-003/ ''The Signal-Man''], available freely as an [[audiobook]] at [http://librivox.org/ LibriVox]. |
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*[http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/141623/index.html ''The Signalman TV play''], available freely at [http://www.screenonline.org.uk ''British Film Institute's Screenonline website'']. |
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*'''"The Signalman"''' Free Download [http://www.anvil.clara.net/Signal-Man.pdf]in PDF from Anvil Publications |
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*'''"The Signal-Man"''' available as part of a 3 Ghost Story book at Fullbooks.com [http://www.fullbooks.com/Three-Ghost-Stories.html] |
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===Ellis=== |
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{{Charles Dickens}} |
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[[Image:EllisBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Ellis]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Turkey}} [[Turkey]] |
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*Weapon: Twin [[dirk]]s |
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'''Ellis''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', ''3'' and the Japan-only spin-offs ''Battle Arena Nitoshinden'', ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden'' and ''Toshinden Card Quest''. |
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She is a dancer, who was raised by a troupe of traveling [[minstrels]], being told that her parents had died when she was a baby<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. She entered the first Toshinden tournament after hearing of rumors that her father was still alive and would also be participating<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. However, all she discovered was that the tournament had been held illegally by a man from the Secret Society named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Gaia|Gaia]]. |
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However, she eventually learned that Gaia was her real father and received an invitation to the second tournament<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. The invitation also revealed that Gaia had been targeted for death for holding the first tournament by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]], one of his co-workers from the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. Although Ellis felt no emotions towards Gaia<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, she entered the second tournament to help him nevertheless. She was eventually reunited with him<ref name="GameFAQs2"/> and at the end of the tournament learned Uranus and the Secret Society had been destroyed. When the third tournament, hosted by the Organization, was announced, Ellis and Gaia learned they were being targeted by the Organization. They both entered the tournament, in order to help bring down the Organization. |
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===Fo Fai=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|China}} [[China]] |
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*Weapon: Iron claws |
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'''Fo Fai''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2''. |
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He is an ancient, bloodthirsty assassin, but often disguises himself as a kindly [[Magician (fantasy)|magician]]<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. He participated in the first two Toshinden tournaments and afterwards, visited [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Bayhou|Bayhou]]. He passed down his iron claws to the creature and trained him in his fighting style<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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It is believed that Fo was then killed by Bayhou, since he carries a skull on his back that resembles the shape of Fo’s head and also because Fo's model used as a hidden outfit for Bayhou depicts him as a [[zombie]] with a bloody claw mark on his back. |
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===Gaia=== |
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[[Image:GaiaBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Gaia]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: Large [[broadsword]] |
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'''Gaia''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as the unlockable final boss. He then appeared as an initially playable character in both ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'' and ''3''. |
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He was an elite member of the Secret Society; a criminal organization that sponsored the Toshinden tournaments<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. However, when one of his co-workers, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]], learned that he had held the first tournament without the approval of the organization, she branded him a traitor and marked him for death<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, sending [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Chaos|Chaos]], another member, to assassinate him. However, he escaped and went into hiding. |
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One year later, Gaia received an invitation to participate in the second tournament. He reunited with his long-lost daughter [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Ellis|Ellis]]<ref name="GameFAQs2"/> and entered the tournament with her, hoping to get revenge on Uranus. However, he eventually learned that she had already been killed. |
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Gaia then discovered that he was being targeted by the Organization, a long-time rival group of the Secret Society. He then entered the tournament hosted by the Organization with Ellis, in order to help bring it down. |
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===Kayin Amoh=== |
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[[Image:KayinBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Kayin Amoh]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Scotland]] ([[retcon]]ned as [[England]] in later games) |
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*Weapon: [[Excalibur]] |
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'''Kayin Amoh''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', ''3'' and the Japan only spin-offs ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden'' and ''Toshinden Card Quest''. |
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He is a friend of the series' main protagonist [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]] and is described as being a [[bounty hunter]], going by the name of Storm<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. He was trained in swordfighting along with Eiji by Eiji's older brother [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho]], until he suddenly disappeared<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. Kayin then entered the first Toshinden tournament to avenge his father's recent death<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>, who he learned had been killed by a participant who won the previous tournament<ref name="GameFAQs1Remix"/>. He eventually learned that Sho was the perpitrator<ref name="GameFAQs1Remix"/> and his friendship with Eiji was nearly shattered because of this. |
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Kayin was then forced to participate in the second tournament after his adoptive daughter, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Naru Amoh|Naru]], was kidnapped by the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. He managed to rescue her and learned soon after that the Secret Society had been destroyed. |
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Kayin then learned that he was being targeted by the Organization and that he and Naru were in danger once more. Participating in the third tournament, he helped bring down the Organization. However, he realized that Naru would always be in danger because of him and he decided to leave her in a private school. He handed down his Excalibur sword to her and then disappeared. |
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===Mondo=== |
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[[Image:MondoBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Mondo]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: [[Azure Dragon|Seiryu]] [[spear]] |
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'''Mondo''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'' and ''3''. |
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He is a [[spy]] from an ancient warrior clan and had entered the first Toshinden tournament in order to collect information about the Secret Society for his client<ref name="GameFAQs1"/><ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. Just as his client was about to attack the Secret Society, Mondo received an invitation to the second tournament. His client tried to hold him back, telling him to discard the invitation, but Mondo ignored the restraint and entered the tournament<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. At the end of the event, the Secret Society had fallen. He also participated in the third tournament, hosted by the Organization. |
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Afterwards, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]] became the head of the Gerard Foundation and when he learned about the power of the Four Sacred Arms, he started hunting for Mondo, since he carried one of them. He was also targeted by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Genma|Genma]], who also sought the power of the Four Sacred Arms. It is assumed that before the fourth tournament was held Eiji managed to catch up with Mondo, since [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eos|Eos]], one of Eiji's fighters, carries his spear. |
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===Rungo Iron=== |
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[[Image:RungoBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Rungo Iron]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|United States}} [[United States]] |
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*Weapon: Large [[Club (weapon)|club]] |
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'''Rungo Iron''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in both ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'' and ''3''. |
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He is a [[miner]] who had discovered a secret [[uranium]] deposit prior to the first game. When the Secret Society learned of this, they kidnapped his wife and children<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>. After being led to the first Toshinden tournament, he entered it to rescue them and was successful in his mission<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. One year later, Rungo received a call for help from his friend [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Gaia|Gaia]]. Gaia had hosted the tournament illegally and was now being branded a traitor and marked for death by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]], one of his co-workers in the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. Rungo agreed to help Gaia get revenge and entered the second tournament with him<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, eventually learning Uranus had been killed. When a third tournament was announced, Rungo learned that it was being hosted by the Organization and that he was one of their targets. He entered the tournament to help destroy the Organization. |
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===Sho Shinjo=== |
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[[Image:ShoBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Sho Shinjo]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: [[Katana]] |
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'''Sho Shinjo''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an unlockable hidden character. He also appeared as an unlockable hidden character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', and an unlockable sub-boss in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3''. His moveset is mostly a blend of both '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]]''' and '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Kayin Amoh|Kayin Amoh]]''''s, although his attacks are slightly more damaging and in the third game he is significantly faster. |
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He had trained his younger brother Eiji and his friend Kayin Amoh in swordighting, however, he eventually abandoned the pair<ref name="GameFAQs1"/>, as he felt they had reached an adequate level of swordsmanship and could train without him. He secretly entered the first Toshinden tournament and eventually encountered [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Cupido|Cupido]], a woman from the Secret Society. They fell in love and eventually had a son together, named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Subaru Shinjo|Subaru]]. He then entered the second tournament, after learning [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]], another woman from the Secret Society, had been creating clones of him and using them to frame him in crimes. He managed to kill her, along with the Secret Society's leader, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Master|Master]], thus destroying it. In the third tournament, he finally faced Eiji and learned he had brought down the Organization. |
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===Sofia=== |
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[[Image:SofiaBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Sofia]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Russia]] |
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*Weapon: [[Whip]] |
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'''Sofia''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden'', as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', ''3'' and the Japan-only spin-offs ''Battle Arena Nitoshinden'', ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden'' and ''Toshinden Card Quest''. |
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She is a [[private detective]] and former [[KGB]] agent suffering from [[amnesia]]<ref name="GameFAQs1"/><ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. She entered the first Toshinden tournament to recover her past<ref name="GameFAQs1"/> and she eventually learned that her memory had been tampered with by the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs1Remix"/><ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. When she heard that another fighter, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Chaos|Chaos]], was suffering from the same fate as her, she entered the second tournament in hopes of saving him<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. Although she was unsuccessful in her mission<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, she managed to help bring down the fall of the Secret Society. However, she eventually discovered that she was being targeted by the Organization, and she entered the third tournament hosted by it, in order to help destroy the Organization. |
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==Introduced in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2''== |
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===Chaos=== |
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[[Image:ChaosBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Chaos]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[Sri Lanka]] |
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*Weapon: [[Scythe]] and [[Black Tortoise|Genbu]] [[shield]] |
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'''Chaos''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in both ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'' and the Japan-only spin-off ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden''. |
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He is one of the executives of the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, a criminal organization, sharing equal footing with three other elite members, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Cupido|Cupido]], [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Gaia|Gaia]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]]. In her bids to assume even more power, Uranus suggested Chaos be the [[Human experimentation|test subject]] in an experiment to artificially augment the human body and brain. While his fighting skills were enhanced, the experience drove him [[insane]] and caused him to lose all his memories. |
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However, his position in the organization was still held. When Gaia illegally held his own Toshinden tournament, Uranus declared him a traitor and persuaded Chaos to assassinate him. However, Gaia survived Chaos' ambush and joined forces with the fighters he had previously battled, eventually destroying the Secret Society. Chaos then participated in the third tournament. |
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In ''[[Battle Arena Toshinden 4]]'', [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Genma|Genma]] possesses the shield once carried by Chaos, indicating a high probability that he was killed by him. |
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===Master=== |
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*Weapon: Unlimited [[sword]]s, which she [[Conjuration|conjures]] and throws [[Psychokinesis|telekinetically]] |
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'''Master''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', as the unlockable final boss. She has been described as being both male and female in the various versions of the second game, but due to her gender being given as female in the original<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, this is generally understood as being her true one. |
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She is the leader of a criminal organization known as the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. She had many bodyguards, the most notable ones being [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Chaos|Chaos]], [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Cupido|Cupido]], [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Gaia|Gaia]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Uranus|Uranus]]. However, when Gaia illegally held the first Toshinden tournament in order to start a rebellion against the organization<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, Uranus sent Chaos to track him down and kill him, however, he failed in his mission. Master then held the second Toshinden tournament in order to draw Gaia out into the open, using Uranus as bait. However, she and Uranus were slain by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho Shinjo]]. |
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===Tracy=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|United States}} [[United States]] |
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[[Image:TracyBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Tracy]] |
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*Weapon: Twin [[tonfa]] |
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'''Tracy''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'' and the Japan-only spin-offs ''Battle Arena Nitoshinden'', ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden'' and ''Toshinden Card Quest''. |
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She is a [[New York City]] [[policewoman]], notorious for allowing criminals to attack her so that she can fight back in self-defense<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. She had received an invitation to the second Toshinden tournament<ref name="GameFAQs2"/> and after participating in the event, the Secret Society was destroyed in its conclusion. She was then sent to Japan and given a new partner named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Nagisa Iwashiro|Nagisa Iwashiro]]<ref name="GameFAQs3">http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/196716/14351?rec=720265353 ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'' Endings Guide at GameFAQs by ProTect (identical rip of the characters' endings of the third game)</ref>, to help bring down the Organization. Although his approach to his work is in total opposition to her own<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>, they agree to enter the third tournament together. |
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===Uranus=== |
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*Weapon: [[Vermilion Bird|Suzaku]] [[Bow (weapon)|bow]] |
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'''Uranus''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', as an unlockable boss. She also appeared as an unlockable boss in both the [[Game Boy]] version of ''Battle Arena Toshinden'' and the Japan-only spin-off ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden''. She is also the main antagonist in the [[Battle Arena Toshinden (anime)|OVA]]. |
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She is the second-in-command of the Secret Society, a criminal organization. Prior to joining [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Master|Master]]<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, the leader of the Secret Society, Uranus was an ordinary woman and the girlfriend of [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Duke B. Rambert|Duke B. Rambert]]<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. |
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When she learned that [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Gaia|Gaia]], one of her co-workers, had hosted the first Toshinden tournament behind the Secret Society's back, she declared him a traitor and marked him for death<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>, sending [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Chaos|Chaos]] to assassinate him. However, Gaia escaped and went into hiding. She then send him an invitation to the second tournament in an attempt to lure him out. Eventually, however, she was killed, along with Master, by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho Shinjo]] before she could reach him. |
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During the events of the fourth tournament, a girl named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Puella Marionette|Puella Marionette]] carries Uranus' bow and it is strongly implied that Uranus was her mother. |
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===Vermilion=== |
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[[Image:VermilionBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Vermilion]] |
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*Weapon: [[Shotgun]] and [[revolver]], both with unlimited ammo |
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'''Vermilion''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 2'', as an unlockable hidden character. He also appeared as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Nagisa Iwashiro|Nagisa Iwashiro]]''' in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', an unlockable hidden character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'' and the Japan-only spin-off ''Battle Arena Nitoshinden'' and an initially playable character in the Japan-only spin-off ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden''. |
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He is a mysterious [[gunfighter]], hired by the Organization<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He first appeared in the second Toshinden tournament, hiding in the shadows while watching the participants battle each other<ref name="GameFAQs2"/>. Afterwards, he entered the third tournament hosted by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Abel|Abel]]. However, when [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]] destroyed the Organization and killed his leader, Vermilion fled the scene. |
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10 years later, a fourth tournament was announced which was secretly being held by Eiji in an attempt to lure out Vermilion. After learning about the true powers of the Four Sacred Arms and discovering that the tournament was to include fighters wielding them, Vermilion entered the tournament, hoping to retrieve them. |
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==Introduced in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3''== |
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===Abel=== |
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[[Image:AbelBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Abel]] |
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'''Abel''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable boss. He is the only character in the series who does not wield a weapon and instead fights using his bare fists. |
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He is the leader of the Organization, a rival group of the Secret Society<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. His followers include a team of warriors trained mostly in the fighting styles of the fighters who had participated in the last two Toshinden tournaments. Most of them have their own motivations for joining the Organization<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He intended to revive an ancient god of fighting named Agon Teos, in order to rule over the world with it. However, he required the blood of the aforementioned fighters in order to awaken it and the body of a purehearted boy to give it a vessel. |
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For the vessel, Abel chose [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#David|David]] and ordered an assassination on his parents. He then attempted to capture him, but he escaped and was rescued by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Shizuku Fuji|Shizuku Fuji]]<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. To lure David and the fighters, Abel hosted the third Toshinden tournament. However, during the event, he was eventually confronted by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]], who managed to kill him and destroy the Organization. |
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===Adam=== |
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[[Image:AdamBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Adam]] |
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*Weapon: [[Cannon]] with unlimited ammo |
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'''Adam''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Rungo Iron|Rungo Iron]]'''. |
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He is a robot, who fell in love with a human. He began serving the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament, in hopes of having the chance to become a human being<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Atahua=== |
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[[Image:AtahuaBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Atahua]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Peru}} [[Peru]] |
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*Weapon: Twin [[blowgun]]s, which he wields like [[dagger]]s, with limited [[dart (missile)|darts]] |
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'''Atahua''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Ellis|Ellis]]''', with a similar moveset to her. |
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He is the descendant of an ancient empire, and is determined to revive his imperial inheritance through any means necessary. Along with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Tau|Tau]], he joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament for this reason<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Balga=== |
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[[Image:BalgaBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Balga]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Norway]] |
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*Weapon: [[Longsword]] and [[shield]] |
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'''Balga''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Duke B. Rambert|Duke B. Rambert]]''', with a similar moveset to him, although he can use kicks, unlike Duke. |
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He is the descendant of a family committed to the destruction of the Rambert bloodline. He joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament in order to eliminate his rival, Duke<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Bayhou=== |
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[[Image:BayhouBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Bayhou]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|China}} [[China]] |
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*Weapon: Iron claws |
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'''Bayhou''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an initially playable character. Along with his counterpart '''Cuiling''', he takes over '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Fo Fai|Fo Fai]]''''s role as the claw wielder. |
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He is a [[primate]]-like creature who lives simply by his animalistic instincts<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He was eventually visited by Fo Fai, who passed down his iron claws to him and trained him in his fighting style<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. After being targeted by the Organization, Bayhou enters the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Cuiling=== |
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[[Image:CuilingBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Cuiling]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Hong Kong}} [[Hong Kong]] |
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*Weapon: Iron claws |
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'''Cuiling''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''Bayhou''', with a similar moveset to both him and '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Fo Fai|Fo Fai]]''', although her attacks are based slightly more on Fo's classic moves. She also appeared in the Japan-only spin-off ''Toshinden Card Quest'', as a playable character. |
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She is a girl who was raised from early childhood as an assassin by a [[Triad (underground societies)|triad]]<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. She participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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It is ambiguous as to whether or not she is part of the Organization, as even though her ending in the third game does not mention her being in any position of it or its plans<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>, she fights on the side of its members in Arcade mode. |
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===David=== |
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[[Image:DavidBAT.jpg|thumb|90px|right|David]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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*Weapon: [[Chainsaw]] and [[handgun]] with limited ammo |
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'''David''' made his first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an initially playable character. He also appeared as a playable character in the Japan-only spin-off ''Toshinden Card Quest''. |
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Before the third Toshinden tournament was held, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Abel|Abel]], the leader of the Organization, had ordered an assassination on David's parents<ref name="GameFAQs3"/> and then decided to use his body as the vessel in a ritual to revive a fighting god named Agon Teos. However, David escaped and was rescued by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Shizuku Fuji|Shizuku Fuji]]<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. Together, they joined the rest of the participating fighters in the third tournament to help bring down the Organization and avenge his parents’ death. |
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===Judgement=== |
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[[Image:JudgementBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Judgement]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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*Weapon: [[Chainsaw]] |
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'''Judgement''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''David''', with a similar moveset to him, although it consists entirely of slashing attacks and he does not use any kicks. His physical appearance is based on [[Jason Voorhees]] of the ''[[Friday the 13th (franchise)|Friday the 13th]]'' franchise and like him, he is [[Muteness|mute]], uttering only grunts and groans while performing certain moves and low laughter in all his win poses. |
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He was once a friend of David, but had since joined the Organization and traded his humanity for dark powers<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Leon=== |
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[[Image:LeonBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Leon]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|United States}} [[United States]] |
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*Weapon: [[Cutlass]] |
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'''Leon''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]]''', with a similar moveset to him. |
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He is a member of the Organization, who desires to be its leader and defeat Eiji Shinjo<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Miss Til=== |
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[[Image:MissTilBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Miss Til]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Malaysia]] |
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*Weapon: Long [[flute]], which she wields like a [[Stick fighting|staff]] and unlimited [[Throwing knife|throwing knives]] |
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'''Miss Til''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Shizuku Fuji|Shizuku Fuji]]''', with a similar moveset to her, although her attacks are slightly more damaging. |
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She is a [[fortune teller]] for the Organization<ref name="GameFAQs3"/> and participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Nagisa Iwashiro=== |
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[[Image:NagisaBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Nagisa Iwashiro]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: [[Baton (law enforcement)|Baton]] and [[handgun]] with unlimited ammo |
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'''Nagisa Iwashiro''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an initially playable character. He has a slightly similar moveset to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Vermilion|Vermilion]]''', who serves as his counterpart. His first name is feminine, which he despises<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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He is a [[detective]], investigating the suspicious activities of the Organization with a policewoman sent from New York City named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Tracy|Tracy]]. Although the two are completely different in their approach to their work, they agree to enter the third Toshinden tournament together<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Naru Amoh=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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*Weapon: [[Excalibur]] |
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'''Naru Amoh''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable hidden character. She then appeared as an initially playable character in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4''. In the third game, she is portrayed as an infant, however, in the fourth, she has grown into a teenager. |
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She is [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Kayin Amoh|Kayin Amoh]]'s adoptive daughter, and was left at a [[private school]] at the end of the third Toshinden tournament by him and never heard from him again. She began training with Kayin's legendary sword; Excalibur and eventually mastered his fighting style. On her sixteenth birthday, she ran away from the school and set out to learn the truth of her father's disappearance. She decided to enter the fourth tournament for this reason, forming a team with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Rook Castle|Rook Castle]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Subaru Shinjo|Subaru Shinjo]]. |
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===Rachael=== |
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[[Image:RachaelBAT.jpg|thumb|90px|right|Rachael]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|United States}} [[United States]] |
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*Weapon: Double-sided twin [[tonfa]] |
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'''Rachael''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Tracy|Tracy]]''', with a similar moveset to her. |
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She is Tracy's older twin sister, who was separated at birth from her and abandoned by her parents. Left to fend for herself, she cursed her fate and learned to hate Tracy. She joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament in order to defeat her sister<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Schultz=== |
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[[Image:SchultzBAT.jpg|thumb|75px|right|Schultz]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Germany]] |
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*Weapon: [[Scythe]] and unlimited [[Dart (missile)|darts]] |
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'''Schultz''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Chaos|Chaos]]'''. He is one of the fastest characters of the third game, along with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho Shinjo]] and like him, can step backwards to a great length in a single, swift motion. |
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He is a member of the Organization, and is described as being in charge of the ceremony<ref name="GameFAQs3"/> in awakening the ancient fighting god Agon Teos. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Shizuku Fuji=== |
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[[Image:ShizukuBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Shizuku Fuji]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: Long [[smoking pipe]], which she wields like a [[Stick fighting|staff]] and unlimited [[Throwing knife|throwing knives]] |
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'''Shizuku Fuji''' made her first appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in the Japan-only spin-off ''Puzzle Arena Toshinden''. |
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She is a [[gambler]], who found and rescued [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#David|David]] soon after he had escaped from the Organization<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. She joins him in the third Toshinden tournament in order to help destroy the Organization. |
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===Tau=== |
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[[Image:TauBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Tau]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Brazil]] |
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*Weapon: Large [[broadsword]] and [[blowgun]] with unlimited [[dart (missile)|darts]] |
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'''Tau''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Gaia|Gaia]]''', with a similar moveset to him. |
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Although they have no blood ties, Tau thinks of [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Atahua|Atahua]] as his own child. He joined Atahua in the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament to help him attain his ambitions<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Ten Count=== |
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[[Image:TenCountBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Ten Count]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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*Weapon: [[Rapier]] and unlimited [[throwing knife|throwing knives]] |
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'''Ten Count''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Kayin Amoh|Kayin Amoh]]''', with a similar moveset to him. His physical appearance is based on [[Michael Jackson]] from his music video for ''[[Smooth Criminal]]'', and he also exhibits some of his signature characteristics, including [[Moonwalk (dance)|moonwalking]], performing the "zombie walk" from ''[[Thriller (music video)|Thriller]]'' as a secret [[Easter egg (media)|easter egg]], making high-pitched whoops while executing certain attacks and grabbing his crotch to taunt. |
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He is an assassin for the Organization. His name derives from the fact that he counts down from ten when pursuing his targets, giving them a head start, before he chases them down and kills them<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Toujin=== |
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[[Image:ToujinBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Toujin]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: [[Partisan (weapon)|Partisan]] and fire cannon |
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'''Toujin''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Mondo|Mondo]]''', with a similar moveset to him. |
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When his wife had fallen ill with an incurable disease, he joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament in hopes of discovering the secret of eternal life to save her<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. |
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===Veil=== |
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[[Image:VeilBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Veil]] |
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*Weapon: Twin [[laser]] blades |
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'''Veil''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as the hidden, unlockable final boss. He has a similar moveset to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Abel|Abel]]''', although his attacks are slightly more damaging and he has the ability to [[Teleportation|teleport]] around the arena. |
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He was once a member of the Organization, but when he failed to summon the ancient fighting god Agon Teos in a past ceremony, he was imprisoned by Abel<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. He managed to break free during the third Toshinden tournament, however and participates in it. |
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===Zola=== |
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[[Image:ZolaBAT.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Zola]] |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Austria}} [[Austria]] |
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*Weapon: [[Whip]] |
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'''Zola''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 3'', as an unlockable counterpart to '''[[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sofia|Sofia]]''', with a similar moveset to her. Her physical appearance is based on [[Catwoman]] of the ''[[Batman]]'' franchise and she also exhibits some of the same feline behaviour as her, including scratching herself with her foot before a round begins, running on all fours, rubbing her head against her whip as one of her win poses and embarrassedly [[Personal grooming|grooming]] herself if she is defeated when being controlled in a single-player gameplay mode. |
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She is a famous [[opera singer]], who doubles as an assassin for the Organization<ref name="GameFAQs3"/>. She participates in the third Toshinden tournament. |
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===Bang-Boo=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Cuba}} [[Cuba]] |
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*Weapon: Twin [[cannon]]s |
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'''Bang-Boo''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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He is a [[cyborg]] who was created by the Gerard Foundation, a criminal organization, as an instrument of war. He was eventually given orders to enter the fourth Toshinden tournament as part of [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Genma|Genma]]'s team. He was also commanded that if Genma managed to gather all of the Four Sacred Arms, he would then need to be assassinated. |
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===Eos=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Italy]] |
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*Weapon: [[Azure Dragon|Seiryu]] [[spear]] |
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'''Eos''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as one of the unlockable bosses. |
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She is a [[biotechnological]]ly altered human of the Gerard Foundation, a criminal organization. Eventually, she was sealed off by the Gerard Foundation, who considered her powers a threat. Years later, however, she was found by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]], who had become the new leader of the organization. She managed to break free and she joined Eiji in the fourth Toshinden tournament in his search for the Four Sacred Arms. |
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===Fen Barefoot=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Brazil]] |
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*Weapon: [[Harpoon]] |
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'''Fen Barefoot''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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He was taken in by his grandfather after the death of his parents and the two made a living by fishing. One day, Fen encountered [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Mondo|Mondo]], who had been injured. He and his grandfather tended to his wounds and in return, Mondo taught Fen some techniques in spearfighting. When he left, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Genma|Genma]] visited Fen's home. He knew of Mondo's stay and demanded his whereabouts. When his grandfather told him he was no longer present, Genma killed him. Fen then formed a team with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Puella Marionette|Puella Marionette]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Lancelot Lakeknight|Lancelot Lakeknight]] and entered the fourth Toshinden tournament to take revenge on Genma, who was also participating. |
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===Genma=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|China}} [[China]] |
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*Weapon: [[Dark magic]] and [[Black Tortoise|Genbu]] [[shield]] |
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'''Genma''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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He is an ancient, murderous [[Magician (fantasy)|magician]], over 2000 years old, who killed the owner of a powerful, mystical shield which he later discovered to be one of the Four Sacred Arms. Upon learning that there were three other weapons of its kind, he decided to seek them out for himself in the fourth Toshinden tournament with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Miyabi|Miyabi]], a young ninja woman he brainwashed and a cyborg named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Bang-Boo|Bang-Boo]]. |
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===Lancelot Lakeknight=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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*Weapon: [[Rapier]] |
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'''Lancelot Lakeknight''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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Having grew up in a sheltered noble family, he became rather cowardly. His father, displeased at this, trained him to [[fencing|fence]], and then sent him to learn further fighting techniques from [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Duke B. Rambert|Duke B. Rambert]]. One summer, while exploring Duke's castle, he encountered [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Naru Amoh|Naru Amoh]]. He challenged her to a match, but was defeated by her. After her win, she revealed that she was searching for her foster father, Kayin. She was given a clue on where to look by Duke. Naru then left for the fourth Toshinden tournament and Lancelot, inspired by her, decided to enter as well, with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Puella Marionette|Puella Marionette]], his internet friend and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Fen Barefoot|Fen Barefoot]]. |
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===Miyabi=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: Large [[shuriken]] and [[kodachi]] |
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'''Miyabi''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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She is a descendant of a [[ninja]] clan and unbeknown to her, was being spied on by [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Genma|Genma]]. Eventually, she was kidnapped by him and he cast a spell on her, which placed her until his control and erased her memories. She eventually encountered and defeated a young man known as [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Rook Castle|Rook Castle]] in a street fight. When Genma learned of the upcoming fourth Toshinden tournament, Miyabi entered it with him, hoping to meet Rook again. |
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===Puella Marionette=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland]] |
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*Weapon: [[Vermilion Bird|Suzaku]] [[Bow (weapon)|bow]] |
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'''Puella Marionette''' made her first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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When she was an infant, while praying at the altar of a church, an angel-like woman appeared and gave her a bow. It turned out to be the Suzaku bow, one of the Four Sacred Arms. A while later, the Gerard Foundation learned of her weapon and attacked her orphanage. However, she managed to drive off the intruders. Ever since, though, it seemed that her presence was an inconvenience and a danger to the orphanage. When she turned sixteen, Puella left on a journey to the fourth Toshinden tournament, with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Fen Barefoot|Fen Barefoot]] and her internet friend [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Lancelot Lakeknight|Lancelot Lakeknight]]. |
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===Rook Castle=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|United States}} [[United States]] |
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*Weapon: [[Nunchaku]] |
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'''Rook Castle''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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As a child, he had witnessed the first Toshinden tournament and was inspired to join a school of kung fu. He eventually started challenging street fighters and among them was a young ninja woman named [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Miyabi|Miyabi]]. Although he lost, he developed an attraction to her. Rook then decided to enter the fourth Toshinden tournament with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Subaru Shinjo|Subaru Shinjo]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Naru Amoh|Naru Amoh]], hoping to meet Miyabi again and also to have a chance at testing his skills against his idol, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]]. |
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===Subaru Shinjo=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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*Weapon: [[White Tiger (Chinese constellation)|Byakko]] [[katana]] |
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'''Subaru Shinjo''' made his first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as an initially playable character. |
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He is the son of [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Sho Shinjo|Sho Shinjo]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Cupido|Cupido]], who was trained by his uncle, [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji]], in swordfighting. However, one day, Eiji disappeared. Subaru decided to enter the fourth Toshinden tournament with his team mates [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Naru Amoh|Naru Amoh]] and [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Rook Castle|Rook Castle]], to find Eiji. |
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===Zero=== |
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*Birthplace: {{flagicon|Greece}} [[Greece]] |
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*Weapon: Large [[broadsword]] |
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'''Zero''' made first and only appearance in ''Battle Arena Toshinden 4'', as one of the unlockable bosses. |
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He is a synthetic human, who revels in destruction, created by the Gerard Foundation, a criminal organization. He obtained a wound during an accident in an experiment that seemed to create an opening to a mysterious power within him. However, he was eventually sealed away by the Gerard Foundation, who considered his powers a threat. After a long time, however, thanks to the new leader [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eiji Shinjo|Eiji Shinjo]]'s influence, Zero managed to free himself. Joining Eiji's team as an executive of the Foundation along with [[List_of_Battle_Arena_Toshinden_characters#Eos|Eos]], he enters the fourth Toshinden tournament to find the Four Sacred Arms. |
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The following list contains descriptions of the fictional characters featured in the 3D weapons-based fighting game series Battle Arena Toshinden, developed by Tamsoft and produced by Takara.
Introduced in Battle Arena Toshinden
Cupido
- Weapon: Halberd
Cupido made her first and only appearance in the Sega Saturn version of Battle Arena Toshinden, as an unlockable hidden character.
She is an elite member of the Secret Society, a criminal organization, who secretly participated in the first Toshinden tournament[1]. She is also the sister of Ripper, a playable character in the Sega Saturn version of the second game. She is highly aware of many characters' pasts and personal affairs and offers them cryptic advice upon defeat[1]. She is also known to have had a relationship with Sho Shinjo and is Subaru's mother.
Duke B. Rambert
- Birthplace:
France - Weapon: Two-handed sword
Duke B. Rambert made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, 3 and the Japan-only spin-offs Puzzle Arena Toshinden and Toshinden Card Quest. His entire moveset consists of slashing attacks and he does not use any kicks, unlike his counterpart in the third game, Balga.
He is a nobleman and knight, who entered the first Toshinden tournament for revenge against Eiji Shinjo, who had defeated him in a fight previously[2]. He managed to defeat Eiji and eventually found a girlfriend[3]. He entered the second tournament after his girlfriend had abandoned him and joined the Secret Society, now going by the name Uranus[3]. However, before he had a chance to confront her, he learned she had already been killed. Duke then entered the third tournament when he learned he was being targeted by the Organization and he set out to help destroy it.
Eiji Shinjo
Eiji Shinjo made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden as an initially playable character and from then on appeared in all later games, including the spin-offs released only in Japan. He also makes a guest appearance in another fighting game produced by Takara, D-Xhird, as a hidden, playable character.
He is an adventurer who was trained in swordfighting, along with his friend Kayin Amoh, by his older brother Sho[2]. However, Sho suddenly abandoned the pair. Eiji then entered the first two Toshinden tournaments in hopes of finding his lost brother[2][3], to no avail. However, when he learned he was being targeted by the Organization, he entered the third tournament hosted by it and was finally reunited with Sho. With the help of the other fighters, he managed to destroy the Organization and its leader Abel.
Afterwards, Eiji trained Sho's son Subaru in swordfighting and eventually passed down his katana to him. He was then offered to become the leader of a new criminal organization named the Gerard Foundation. He accepted, hoping to dismantle it from within. With the help of the altered humans Eos and Zero, he participated in the fourth tournament to gather the Four Sacred Arms; powerful, mystical weapons based on the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations.
Ellis
Ellis made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, 3 and the Japan-only spin-offs Battle Arena Nitoshinden, Puzzle Arena Toshinden and Toshinden Card Quest.
She is a dancer, who was raised by a troupe of traveling minstrels, being told that her parents had died when she was a baby[2]. She entered the first Toshinden tournament after hearing of rumors that her father was still alive and would also be participating[2]. However, all she discovered was that the tournament had been held illegally by a man from the Secret Society named Gaia.
However, she eventually learned that Gaia was her real father and received an invitation to the second tournament[3]. The invitation also revealed that Gaia had been targeted for death for holding the first tournament by Uranus, one of his co-workers from the Secret Society[3]. Although Ellis felt no emotions towards Gaia[3], she entered the second tournament to help him nevertheless. She was eventually reunited with him[3] and at the end of the tournament learned Uranus and the Secret Society had been destroyed. When the third tournament, hosted by the Organization, was announced, Ellis and Gaia learned they were being targeted by the Organization. They both entered the tournament, in order to help bring down the Organization.
Fo Fai
- Birthplace:
China - Weapon: Iron claws
Fo Fai made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2.
He is an ancient, bloodthirsty assassin, but often disguises himself as a kindly magician[3]. He participated in the first two Toshinden tournaments and afterwards, visited Bayhou. He passed down his iron claws to the creature and trained him in his fighting style[4].
It is believed that Fo was then killed by Bayhou, since he carries a skull on his back that resembles the shape of Fo’s head and also because Fo's model used as a hidden outfit for Bayhou depicts him as a zombie with a bloody claw mark on his back.
Gaia
- Birthplace:
Japan - Weapon: Large broadsword
Gaia made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as the unlockable final boss. He then appeared as an initially playable character in both Battle Arena Toshinden 2 and 3.
He was an elite member of the Secret Society; a criminal organization that sponsored the Toshinden tournaments[2]. However, when one of his co-workers, Uranus, learned that he had held the first tournament without the approval of the organization, she branded him a traitor and marked him for death[3], sending Chaos, another member, to assassinate him. However, he escaped and went into hiding.
One year later, Gaia received an invitation to participate in the second tournament. He reunited with his long-lost daughter Ellis[3] and entered the tournament with her, hoping to get revenge on Uranus. However, he eventually learned that she had already been killed.
Gaia then discovered that he was being targeted by the Organization, a long-time rival group of the Secret Society. He then entered the tournament hosted by the Organization with Ellis, in order to help bring it down.
Kayin Amoh
Kayin Amoh made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, 3 and the Japan only spin-offs Puzzle Arena Toshinden and Toshinden Card Quest.
He is a friend of the series' main protagonist Eiji Shinjo and is described as being a bounty hunter, going by the name of Storm[2]. He was trained in swordfighting along with Eiji by Eiji's older brother Sho, until he suddenly disappeared[2]. Kayin then entered the first Toshinden tournament to avenge his father's recent death[2], who he learned had been killed by a participant who won the previous tournament[1]. He eventually learned that Sho was the perpitrator[1] and his friendship with Eiji was nearly shattered because of this.
Kayin was then forced to participate in the second tournament after his adoptive daughter, Naru, was kidnapped by the Secret Society[3]. He managed to rescue her and learned soon after that the Secret Society had been destroyed.
Kayin then learned that he was being targeted by the Organization and that he and Naru were in danger once more. Participating in the third tournament, he helped bring down the Organization. However, he realized that Naru would always be in danger because of him and he decided to leave her in a private school. He handed down his Excalibur sword to her and then disappeared.
Mondo
Mondo made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2 and 3.
He is a spy from an ancient warrior clan and had entered the first Toshinden tournament in order to collect information about the Secret Society for his client[2][3]. Just as his client was about to attack the Secret Society, Mondo received an invitation to the second tournament. His client tried to hold him back, telling him to discard the invitation, but Mondo ignored the restraint and entered the tournament[3]. At the end of the event, the Secret Society had fallen. He also participated in the third tournament, hosted by the Organization.
Afterwards, Eiji Shinjo became the head of the Gerard Foundation and when he learned about the power of the Four Sacred Arms, he started hunting for Mondo, since he carried one of them. He was also targeted by Genma, who also sought the power of the Four Sacred Arms. It is assumed that before the fourth tournament was held Eiji managed to catch up with Mondo, since Eos, one of Eiji's fighters, carries his spear.
Rungo Iron
- Birthplace:
United States - Weapon: Large club
Rungo Iron made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in both Battle Arena Toshinden 2 and 3.
He is a miner who had discovered a secret uranium deposit prior to the first game. When the Secret Society learned of this, they kidnapped his wife and children[2]. After being led to the first Toshinden tournament, he entered it to rescue them and was successful in his mission[3]. One year later, Rungo received a call for help from his friend Gaia. Gaia had hosted the tournament illegally and was now being branded a traitor and marked for death by Uranus, one of his co-workers in the Secret Society[3]. Rungo agreed to help Gaia get revenge and entered the second tournament with him[3], eventually learning Uranus had been killed. When a third tournament was announced, Rungo learned that it was being hosted by the Organization and that he was one of their targets. He entered the tournament to help destroy the Organization.
Sho Shinjo
Sho Shinjo made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an unlockable hidden character. He also appeared as an unlockable hidden character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, and an unlockable sub-boss in Battle Arena Toshinden 3. His moveset is mostly a blend of both Eiji Shinjo and Kayin Amoh's, although his attacks are slightly more damaging and in the third game he is significantly faster.
He had trained his younger brother Eiji and his friend Kayin Amoh in swordighting, however, he eventually abandoned the pair[2], as he felt they had reached an adequate level of swordsmanship and could train without him. He secretly entered the first Toshinden tournament and eventually encountered Cupido, a woman from the Secret Society. They fell in love and eventually had a son together, named Subaru. He then entered the second tournament, after learning Uranus, another woman from the Secret Society, had been creating clones of him and using them to frame him in crimes. He managed to kill her, along with the Secret Society's leader, Master, thus destroying it. In the third tournament, he finally faced Eiji and learned he had brought down the Organization.
Sofia
Sofia made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden, as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, 3 and the Japan-only spin-offs Battle Arena Nitoshinden, Puzzle Arena Toshinden and Toshinden Card Quest.
She is a private detective and former KGB agent suffering from amnesia[2][3]. She entered the first Toshinden tournament to recover her past[2] and she eventually learned that her memory had been tampered with by the Secret Society[1][3]. When she heard that another fighter, Chaos, was suffering from the same fate as her, she entered the second tournament in hopes of saving him[3]. Although she was unsuccessful in her mission[3], she managed to help bring down the fall of the Secret Society. However, she eventually discovered that she was being targeted by the Organization, and she entered the third tournament hosted by it, in order to help destroy the Organization.
Introduced in Battle Arena Toshinden 2
Chaos
Chaos made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as an initially playable character in both Battle Arena Toshinden 3 and the Japan-only spin-off Puzzle Arena Toshinden.
He is one of the executives of the Secret Society[3], a criminal organization, sharing equal footing with three other elite members, Cupido, Gaia and Uranus. In her bids to assume even more power, Uranus suggested Chaos be the test subject in an experiment to artificially augment the human body and brain. While his fighting skills were enhanced, the experience drove him insane and caused him to lose all his memories.
However, his position in the organization was still held. When Gaia illegally held his own Toshinden tournament, Uranus declared him a traitor and persuaded Chaos to assassinate him. However, Gaia survived Chaos' ambush and joined forces with the fighters he had previously battled, eventually destroying the Secret Society. Chaos then participated in the third tournament.
In Battle Arena Toshinden 4, Genma possesses the shield once carried by Chaos, indicating a high probability that he was killed by him.
Master
- Weapon: Unlimited swords, which she conjures and throws telekinetically
Master made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, as the unlockable final boss. She has been described as being both male and female in the various versions of the second game, but due to her gender being given as female in the original[3], this is generally understood as being her true one.
She is the leader of a criminal organization known as the Secret Society[3]. She had many bodyguards, the most notable ones being Chaos, Cupido, Gaia and Uranus. However, when Gaia illegally held the first Toshinden tournament in order to start a rebellion against the organization[3], Uranus sent Chaos to track him down and kill him, however, he failed in his mission. Master then held the second Toshinden tournament in order to draw Gaia out into the open, using Uranus as bait. However, she and Uranus were slain by Sho Shinjo.
Tracy
- Birthplace: United States
- Weapon: Twin tonfa
Tracy made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 3 and the Japan-only spin-offs Battle Arena Nitoshinden, Puzzle Arena Toshinden and Toshinden Card Quest.
She is a New York City policewoman, notorious for allowing criminals to attack her so that she can fight back in self-defense[3]. She had received an invitation to the second Toshinden tournament[3] and after participating in the event, the Secret Society was destroyed in its conclusion. She was then sent to Japan and given a new partner named Nagisa Iwashiro[4], to help bring down the Organization. Although his approach to his work is in total opposition to her own[4], they agree to enter the third tournament together.
Uranus
Uranus made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, as an unlockable boss. She also appeared as an unlockable boss in both the Game Boy version of Battle Arena Toshinden and the Japan-only spin-off Puzzle Arena Toshinden. She is also the main antagonist in the OVA.
She is the second-in-command of the Secret Society, a criminal organization. Prior to joining Master[3], the leader of the Secret Society, Uranus was an ordinary woman and the girlfriend of Duke B. Rambert[3].
When she learned that Gaia, one of her co-workers, had hosted the first Toshinden tournament behind the Secret Society's back, she declared him a traitor and marked him for death[3], sending Chaos to assassinate him. However, Gaia escaped and went into hiding. She then send him an invitation to the second tournament in an attempt to lure him out. Eventually, however, she was killed, along with Master, by Sho Shinjo before she could reach him.
During the events of the fourth tournament, a girl named Puella Marionette carries Uranus' bow and it is strongly implied that Uranus was her mother.
Vermilion
Vermilion made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 2, as an unlockable hidden character. He also appeared as an unlockable counterpart to Nagisa Iwashiro in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, an unlockable hidden character in Battle Arena Toshinden 4 and the Japan-only spin-off Battle Arena Nitoshinden and an initially playable character in the Japan-only spin-off Puzzle Arena Toshinden.
He is a mysterious gunfighter, hired by the Organization[4]. He first appeared in the second Toshinden tournament, hiding in the shadows while watching the participants battle each other[3]. Afterwards, he entered the third tournament hosted by Abel. However, when Eiji Shinjo destroyed the Organization and killed his leader, Vermilion fled the scene.
10 years later, a fourth tournament was announced which was secretly being held by Eiji in an attempt to lure out Vermilion. After learning about the true powers of the Four Sacred Arms and discovering that the tournament was to include fighters wielding them, Vermilion entered the tournament, hoping to retrieve them.
Introduced in Battle Arena Toshinden 3
Abel
Abel made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable boss. He is the only character in the series who does not wield a weapon and instead fights using his bare fists.
He is the leader of the Organization, a rival group of the Secret Society[4]. His followers include a team of warriors trained mostly in the fighting styles of the fighters who had participated in the last two Toshinden tournaments. Most of them have their own motivations for joining the Organization[4]. He intended to revive an ancient god of fighting named Agon Teos, in order to rule over the world with it. However, he required the blood of the aforementioned fighters in order to awaken it and the body of a purehearted boy to give it a vessel.
For the vessel, Abel chose David and ordered an assassination on his parents. He then attempted to capture him, but he escaped and was rescued by Shizuku Fuji[4]. To lure David and the fighters, Abel hosted the third Toshinden tournament. However, during the event, he was eventually confronted by Eiji Shinjo, who managed to kill him and destroy the Organization.
Adam
- Weapon: Cannon with unlimited ammo
Adam made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Rungo Iron.
He is a robot, who fell in love with a human. He began serving the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament, in hopes of having the chance to become a human being[4].
Atahua
Atahua made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Ellis, with a similar moveset to her.
He is the descendant of an ancient empire, and is determined to revive his imperial inheritance through any means necessary. Along with Tau, he joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament for this reason[4].
Balga
Balga made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Duke B. Rambert, with a similar moveset to him, although he can use kicks, unlike Duke.
He is the descendant of a family committed to the destruction of the Rambert bloodline. He joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament in order to eliminate his rival, Duke[4].
Bayhou
- Birthplace: China
- Weapon: Iron claws
Bayhou made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an initially playable character. Along with his counterpart Cuiling, he takes over Fo Fai's role as the claw wielder.
He is a primate-like creature who lives simply by his animalistic instincts[4]. He was eventually visited by Fo Fai, who passed down his iron claws to him and trained him in his fighting style[4]. After being targeted by the Organization, Bayhou enters the third Toshinden tournament.
Cuiling
- Birthplace:
Hong Kong - Weapon: Iron claws
Cuiling made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Bayhou, with a similar moveset to both him and Fo Fai, although her attacks are based slightly more on Fo's classic moves. She also appeared in the Japan-only spin-off Toshinden Card Quest, as a playable character.
She is a girl who was raised from early childhood as an assassin by a triad[4]. She participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
It is ambiguous as to whether or not she is part of the Organization, as even though her ending in the third game does not mention her being in any position of it or its plans[4], she fights on the side of its members in Arcade mode.
David
David made his first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an initially playable character. He also appeared as a playable character in the Japan-only spin-off Toshinden Card Quest.
Before the third Toshinden tournament was held, Abel, the leader of the Organization, had ordered an assassination on David's parents[4] and then decided to use his body as the vessel in a ritual to revive a fighting god named Agon Teos. However, David escaped and was rescued by Shizuku Fuji[4]. Together, they joined the rest of the participating fighters in the third tournament to help bring down the Organization and avenge his parents’ death.
Judgement
Judgement made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to David, with a similar moveset to him, although it consists entirely of slashing attacks and he does not use any kicks. His physical appearance is based on Jason Voorhees of the Friday the 13th franchise and like him, he is mute, uttering only grunts and groans while performing certain moves and low laughter in all his win poses.
He was once a friend of David, but had since joined the Organization and traded his humanity for dark powers[4]. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
Leon
- Birthplace: United States
- Weapon: Cutlass
Leon made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Eiji Shinjo, with a similar moveset to him.
He is a member of the Organization, who desires to be its leader and defeat Eiji Shinjo[4]. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
Miss Til
- Birthplace:
Malaysia - Weapon: Long flute, which she wields like a staff and unlimited throwing knives
Miss Til made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Shizuku Fuji, with a similar moveset to her, although her attacks are slightly more damaging.
She is a fortune teller for the Organization[4] and participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
Nagisa Iwashiro
Nagisa Iwashiro made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an initially playable character. He has a slightly similar moveset to Vermilion, who serves as his counterpart. His first name is feminine, which he despises[4].
He is a detective, investigating the suspicious activities of the Organization with a policewoman sent from New York City named Tracy. Although the two are completely different in their approach to their work, they agree to enter the third Toshinden tournament together[4].
Naru Amoh
Naru Amoh made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable hidden character. She then appeared as an initially playable character in Battle Arena Toshinden 4. In the third game, she is portrayed as an infant, however, in the fourth, she has grown into a teenager.
She is Kayin Amoh's adoptive daughter, and was left at a private school at the end of the third Toshinden tournament by him and never heard from him again. She began training with Kayin's legendary sword; Excalibur and eventually mastered his fighting style. On her sixteenth birthday, she ran away from the school and set out to learn the truth of her father's disappearance. She decided to enter the fourth tournament for this reason, forming a team with Rook Castle and Subaru Shinjo.
Rachael
- Birthplace: United States
- Weapon: Double-sided twin tonfa
Rachael made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Tracy, with a similar moveset to her.
She is Tracy's older twin sister, who was separated at birth from her and abandoned by her parents. Left to fend for herself, she cursed her fate and learned to hate Tracy. She joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament in order to defeat her sister[4].
Schultz
Schultz made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Chaos. He is one of the fastest characters of the third game, along with Sho Shinjo and like him, can step backwards to a great length in a single, swift motion.
He is a member of the Organization, and is described as being in charge of the ceremony[4] in awakening the ancient fighting god Agon Teos. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
Shizuku Fuji
- Birthplace: Japan
- Weapon: Long smoking pipe, which she wields like a staff and unlimited throwing knives
Shizuku Fuji made her first appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an initially playable character. She also appeared as an initially playable character in the Japan-only spin-off Puzzle Arena Toshinden.
She is a gambler, who found and rescued David soon after he had escaped from the Organization[4]. She joins him in the third Toshinden tournament in order to help destroy the Organization.
Tau
- Birthplace:
Brazil - Weapon: Large broadsword and blowgun with unlimited darts
Tau made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Gaia, with a similar moveset to him.
Although they have no blood ties, Tau thinks of Atahua as his own child. He joined Atahua in the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament to help him attain his ambitions[4].
Ten Count
- Birthplace:
England - Weapon: Rapier and unlimited throwing knives
Ten Count made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Kayin Amoh, with a similar moveset to him. His physical appearance is based on Michael Jackson from his music video for Smooth Criminal, and he also exhibits some of his signature characteristics, including moonwalking, performing the "zombie walk" from Thriller as a secret easter egg, making high-pitched whoops while executing certain attacks and grabbing his crotch to taunt.
He is an assassin for the Organization. His name derives from the fact that he counts down from ten when pursuing his targets, giving them a head start, before he chases them down and kills them[4]. He participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
Toujin
Toujin made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Mondo, with a similar moveset to him.
When his wife had fallen ill with an incurable disease, he joined the Organization and enters the third Toshinden tournament in hopes of discovering the secret of eternal life to save her[4].
Veil
- Weapon: Twin laser blades
Veil made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as the hidden, unlockable final boss. He has a similar moveset to Abel, although his attacks are slightly more damaging and he has the ability to teleport around the arena.
He was once a member of the Organization, but when he failed to summon the ancient fighting god Agon Teos in a past ceremony, he was imprisoned by Abel[4]. He managed to break free during the third Toshinden tournament, however and participates in it.
Zola
Zola made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 3, as an unlockable counterpart to Sofia, with a similar moveset to her. Her physical appearance is based on Catwoman of the Batman franchise and she also exhibits some of the same feline behaviour as her, including scratching herself with her foot before a round begins, running on all fours, rubbing her head against her whip as one of her win poses and embarrassedly grooming herself if she is defeated when being controlled in a single-player gameplay mode.
She is a famous opera singer, who doubles as an assassin for the Organization[4]. She participates in the third Toshinden tournament.
Introduced in Battle Arena Toshinden 4
Bang-Boo
Bang-Boo made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
He is a cyborg who was created by the Gerard Foundation, a criminal organization, as an instrument of war. He was eventually given orders to enter the fourth Toshinden tournament as part of Genma's team. He was also commanded that if Genma managed to gather all of the Four Sacred Arms, he would then need to be assassinated.
Eos
Eos made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as one of the unlockable bosses.
She is a biotechnologically altered human of the Gerard Foundation, a criminal organization. Eventually, she was sealed off by the Gerard Foundation, who considered her powers a threat. Years later, however, she was found by Eiji Shinjo, who had become the new leader of the organization. She managed to break free and she joined Eiji in the fourth Toshinden tournament in his search for the Four Sacred Arms.
Fen Barefoot
Fen Barefoot made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
He was taken in by his grandfather after the death of his parents and the two made a living by fishing. One day, Fen encountered Mondo, who had been injured. He and his grandfather tended to his wounds and in return, Mondo taught Fen some techniques in spearfighting. When he left, Genma visited Fen's home. He knew of Mondo's stay and demanded his whereabouts. When his grandfather told him he was no longer present, Genma killed him. Fen then formed a team with Puella Marionette and Lancelot Lakeknight and entered the fourth Toshinden tournament to take revenge on Genma, who was also participating.
Genma
- Birthplace: China
- Weapon: Dark magic and Genbu shield
Genma made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
He is an ancient, murderous magician, over 2000 years old, who killed the owner of a powerful, mystical shield which he later discovered to be one of the Four Sacred Arms. Upon learning that there were three other weapons of its kind, he decided to seek them out for himself in the fourth Toshinden tournament with Miyabi, a young ninja woman he brainwashed and a cyborg named Bang-Boo.
Lancelot Lakeknight
Lancelot Lakeknight made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
Having grew up in a sheltered noble family, he became rather cowardly. His father, displeased at this, trained him to fence, and then sent him to learn further fighting techniques from Duke B. Rambert. One summer, while exploring Duke's castle, he encountered Naru Amoh. He challenged her to a match, but was defeated by her. After her win, she revealed that she was searching for her foster father, Kayin. She was given a clue on where to look by Duke. Naru then left for the fourth Toshinden tournament and Lancelot, inspired by her, decided to enter as well, with Puella Marionette, his internet friend and Fen Barefoot.
Miyabi
Miyabi made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
She is a descendant of a ninja clan and unbeknown to her, was being spied on by Genma. Eventually, she was kidnapped by him and he cast a spell on her, which placed her until his control and erased her memories. She eventually encountered and defeated a young man known as Rook Castle in a street fight. When Genma learned of the upcoming fourth Toshinden tournament, Miyabi entered it with him, hoping to meet Rook again.
Puella Marionette
- Birthplace:
Switzerland - Weapon: Suzaku bow
Puella Marionette made her first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
When she was an infant, while praying at the altar of a church, an angel-like woman appeared and gave her a bow. It turned out to be the Suzaku bow, one of the Four Sacred Arms. A while later, the Gerard Foundation learned of her weapon and attacked her orphanage. However, she managed to drive off the intruders. Ever since, though, it seemed that her presence was an inconvenience and a danger to the orphanage. When she turned sixteen, Puella left on a journey to the fourth Toshinden tournament, with Fen Barefoot and her internet friend Lancelot Lakeknight.
Rook Castle
- Birthplace: United States
- Weapon: Nunchaku
Rook Castle made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
As a child, he had witnessed the first Toshinden tournament and was inspired to join a school of kung fu. He eventually started challenging street fighters and among them was a young ninja woman named Miyabi. Although he lost, he developed an attraction to her. Rook then decided to enter the fourth Toshinden tournament with Subaru Shinjo and Naru Amoh, hoping to meet Miyabi again and also to have a chance at testing his skills against his idol, Eiji Shinjo.
Subaru Shinjo
Subaru Shinjo made his first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as an initially playable character.
He is the son of Sho Shinjo and Cupido, who was trained by his uncle, Eiji, in swordfighting. However, one day, Eiji disappeared. Subaru decided to enter the fourth Toshinden tournament with his team mates Naru Amoh and Rook Castle, to find Eiji.
Zero
- Birthplace:
Greece - Weapon: Large broadsword
Zero made first and only appearance in Battle Arena Toshinden 4, as one of the unlockable bosses.
He is a synthetic human, who revels in destruction, created by the Gerard Foundation, a criminal organization. He obtained a wound during an accident in an experiment that seemed to create an opening to a mysterious power within him. However, he was eventually sealed away by the Gerard Foundation, who considered his powers a threat. After a long time, however, thanks to the new leader Eiji Shinjo's influence, Zero managed to free himself. Joining Eiji's team as an executive of the Foundation along with Eos, he enters the fourth Toshinden tournament to find the Four Sacred Arms.
References
- ^ a b c d e http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/saturn/file/573927/14279?rec=3297672341 Battle Arena Toshinden Remix: Text/Dialogue Guide at GameFAQs by ProTect (identical rip of characters' dialogue/interludes from the game)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/572396/1679 Battle Arena Toshinden: FAQ/Move List at GameFAQs by Mike0010 (includes characters' prologues)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/572397/1208 Battle Arena Toshinden 2: FAQ at GameFAQs by Phil (includes characters' prologues and endings)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/196716/14351?rec=720265353 Battle Arena Toshinden 3 Endings Guide at GameFAQs by ProTect (identical rip of the characters' endings of the third game)