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10	[[WMG:'''NOTE: Spoilers will be [[Administrivia/SpoilersOff left unmarked]] in the examples below. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned!''']]
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12	A list of characters debuting in the fifth game of the series, ''Soulcalibur IV'', and its PSP counterpart, ''Broken Destiny''.
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14	* For Mitsurugi, Taki, Siegfried, Sophitia, Rock, Voldo, Seong Mi-na, and Cervantes, check the ''Characters/SoulEdge'' sheet.
15	* For Kilik, Xianghua, Maxi, Astaroth, Ivy, Nightmare, Lizardman, and Yoshimitsu, check the ''Characters/{{Soulcalibur}}'' sheet.
16	* For Raphael, Talim, Yun-seong, and Cassandra, check the ''Characters/SoulcaliburII'' sheet.
17	* For Zasalamel, Tira, Setsuka, and Amy, check the ''Characters/SoulcaliburIII'' sheet.
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22	!! Main Characters
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24	[[folder:Hildegard "Hilde" von Krone]]
25	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hilde_alt_pic_3.png]]
26	[[caption-width-right:350:''Soulcalibur IV'' Appearance]]
27	[[caption-width-right:350:[[labelnote:2P appearance in ''Soulcalibur IV'']]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/schilde2p.jpg[[/labelnote]]]]
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29	->''"Resolve is measured by results."''
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31	->'''Origin:''' [[UsefulNotes/AllTheLittleGermanies Stolzstadt, Wolfkrone Kingdom (Germany)]] [[note]] The Wolfkrone Kingdom (although fictional) is similar to the many small principalities and provinces that formed part of [[UsefulNotes/HolyRomanEmpire the larger Holy Roman Empire]] at the time the series is set. The Kingdom's capital, Stolzstadt, literally means “Proud City” in German[[/note]]
32	->'''Weapon (IV):''' ''[[HeroesPreferSwords Glänzende Nova]] [[JoustingLance & Frischer Himmel]] [[note]]("Shining Star" and "Fresh Sky" in German)[[/note]]'', [[HeroesPreferSwords a short sword]] [[JoustingLance & spear]]
33	->'''Weapon (V):''' ''[[HeroesPreferSwords Glänzende Nova]] [[JoustingLance & Fruchtbare Erde]] [[note]]("Shining Star" and "Fertile Earth" in German)[[/note]]'', [[HeroesPreferSwords a short sword]] [[JoustingLance & spear]]
34	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[UsefulNotes/{{HistoricalEuropeanMartialArts}} Große Erbschaft]]''
35	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/YukoKaida (Japanese), Creator/JulieAnnTaylor (English)[[/note]]
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37	-> Born Her Serene Highness Princess Hildegard von Krone, Hilde (as she likes to be known) is a warrior princess hailing from the [[FictionalCountry Kingdom of Wolfkrone]]. Having been in charge of the Kingdom since her father went berserk, she's been defending it from Nightmare for a long time. After Siegfried's appearance in the capital, she took it as an omen and decided to lead a full-scale attack behind him, hoping for ultimate victory. She returned in ''Soulcalibur V'', now traveling with Siegfried's band of mercenaries after Wolfkrone fell into darkness. She has also apparently become a mother, but the identity of her children's father is unknown.
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39	-> Hilde can be considered the first "charge" character in the series. Her vertical attacks involve her sword, while her horizontal attacks involve her lance. By holding down both attack buttons for a set period of time, she will use more powerful moves depending on how long the button was held. Her overall style focuses on keeping the opponent at bay with her lance from afar while defending herself with her short sword up close.
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43	* ActionMom: In ''SCV'', she is 35 years old and a mother to two young children.
44	* AdvancedAncientAcropolis: The ''Soul'' series is set in the late 16th century. The Wolfkrone Monument stage is a ''carousel'' complete with animatronic musicians.
45	* AnimalMotifs: As seen on her armor, which incorporates wolves in ''SCIV'', and [[OurGryphonsAreDifferent griffons]] in ''SCV''.
46	* AwesomeButImpractical: One move [[GuideDangIt not listed in her move list]] is an unblockable forward thrust that utterly annihilates most of your opponent's HP. It is achieved by holding down B for ''30 seconds''. While you're charging, you can only perform A attacks and kicks, with are both limited range, and you can't throw either. And then, you can go through all of it just for your foe to easily read it and [[MundaneSolution sidestep it]]...
47	* BattleBallgown: Her 2p outfit in ''IV'' is a period-correct Elizabethan dress complete with leg-of-mutton sleeves and a ruff.
48	* BlueBlood: As a princess, she ranks highest of all the characters on a social level, followed by Ivy, a countess. Raphael is also stated to be nobility, but his rank within the French peerage is never specified. Like most Germanic princesses, she would be styled ''Her Serene Highness'' Princess Hildegard.
49	* ChargedAttack: Her primary gimmick uses the Hold style of charge. By holding down either horizontal or vertical attack buttons she can release up to four different levels of charged attack depending on how long it was charged.
50	* CoolHelmet: Her entire suit of ''armor'' is cool, but the helmet is a big part of it.
51	* DifficultButAwesome: Her style requires the player to hold an attack button down several seconds to charge up attacks to help continue her juggles, which require precise timing and can be chained into loops in exceptionally difficult combos that have different timing depending on which character and the angle they are started from. In spite of the incredible niche-ness of some of these combos, this didn't stop some folks from declaring her to be ban-worthy in ''SCV'' at least briefly. Almost humorous considering she was banned from many tournaments in the later part of lifecycle of ''SCIV'' due to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7U5pyqmsT8 a genuine]] game-breaking feature she had. ''Almost.''
52	* DualWielding: Hilde uses a short sword and a spear in battle.
53	* FictionalCountry: Unlike most of the other combatants, Hilde hails from the "Kingdom of Wolfkrone"; a small, made-up monarchy situated between the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire. The general style of Wolfkrone harkens to several small Germanic territories of the time that did actually exist, as even in the 19th Century, the Holy Roman Empire was composed of 42 separate states and 38 of them, like Wolfkrone, were mini-monarchies.
54	* FireForgedFriends: With Siegfried. In ''SCIV'', he wants nothing to do with her. Come ''SCV'', they're "sworn allies" and traveling companions, their forces banding together to stave off Nightmare's hellish influence on Europe.
55	* {{Forgiveness}}:
56	** A definite theme in her ending, as she pardons a wandering Siegfried who was prepared to ''willingly'' [[RedemptionEqualsDeath die at her hand as a final penance for his misdeeds]].
57	** She gives praise to an enemy even when she kills him or her with a Critical Finish, saying "You were a [[WorthyOpponent worthy opponent]], farewell!" after delivering the final blow.
58	* GorgeousPeriodDress: Her [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091219010023/soulcalibur/images/2/2a/HilSC4art3.jpg alternate costume]] in ''SCIV'', with its [[BattleBallgown ruff and "leg of mutton" sleeves]], is a comparatively realistic look for a European noblewoman during the late Elizabethan era, when the series is set.
59	* HimeCut: She sports an unusually cute one in her ''SCIV'' P2 outfit, which is labeled as "Princess Long" in the character creator.
60	* JeanneDArchetype: She's the ''Soul'' series' very own version in her capacity as a young, inspiring leader of her people, who personally leads them into battle.
61	* KnightInShiningArmour: Hilde is the most clear-cut example in the series, albeit a DistaffCounterpart, as she displays all of the required virtues of decency, honour, good breeding, and a true-hearted nature.
62	* LadyOfWar: Hilde is an elegant, composed princess but also a warrior. She even ''[[EveryProperLadyShouldCurtsy curtsies]]'' before a battle in ''V''.
63	* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HqtPRtmAVQ ''Daybreaker'']], her theme in ''SCV''.
64	* MadWomanInTheAttic: Her father, King Georg von Krone, is kept locked away in the highest tower of the Royal castle, having been corrupted by the destructive power of Soul Edge.
65	* MeaningfulName: Her full name is derived from Old Germanic words hild and gard, meaning ''battle'' and ''protection'' respectively.
66	* MicroMonarchy: It's clear from the ''New Legends of Project Soul'' sourcebook world map page that the Wolfkrone Kingdom is approximately located between the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire. Her stage in ''SCIV'' shows the royal seat of Stolzstadt to be located within a mountainous, Alpine region.
67	* MissingMom: Her mother, Queen Dietlinde, and older brother, Prince Alfred, died of illness when Hilde was young, hence she's the Kingdom's only direct heir.
68	* TheNotLoveInterest: Despite the closeness of her and Siegfried's relationship, they are just friends.
69	* PatrioticFervor: "Fall before the flag of Wolfkrone!"
70	* PrincessesRule: She's the Princess of the Kingdom of Wolfkrone, and the only reason she's not a full Queen is because her father, King Georg, is still alive, albeit locked away due to his malfestation. Technically then, she’s the Princess ''Regent'' — literally “Princess Ruler”.
71	* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: She personally leads her kingdom's army into battle to fight Nightmare between ''SCIII'' and ''SCIV'' and seeks out Sigfried to try and aid him in destroying Nightmare.
72	* TheStoic: She's composed and dignified at all times, refusing to succumb to emotion or high drama.
73	* SexilyModest: Hilde was deliberately designed to be fully covered up, sporting a suit of armor head to toe. It does nothing to impede her allure, and she's still considered one of the most beautiful women in the series precisely because she subverts the series' usual penchant for extreme costuming. However, this doesn't keep the players from being able to put her in more {{stripperiffic}} outfits via Character Creation.
74	* TokenWholesome: According to Namco, Hilde was intentionally designed right from the start with the idea of looking "alluring" in full body armour or a long, flowing princess dress, as the series was being widely criticised for putting its ladies in unusual and revealing outfits. From a historical point of view, Hilde's 2P outfit in ''IV'' (her BattleBallgown) is actually period-correct for an Elizabethan-era lady, and is the only one that is even remotely realistic amongst the western ladies of the series (though her hair should be up).
75	* TrueCompanions: With Siegfried, Salia and the rest of Schwarzwind in ''V''.
76	* TheVonTropeFamily: As a Germanic woman of high rank, she bears the surname Von Krone -- literally “of the crown.”
77	* WiseBeyondTheirYears: Taking the throne at a young age due to her father's insanity, Hilde didn't get to experience a normal childhood, having to act like an adult and become strong both physically and emotionally to protect and guide her kingdom, as well as repel Nightmare's forces. It's telling when 35-year-old Hilde is virtually indistinguishable from her 18-year-old self.
78	* WrestlerInAllOfUs: Her back throw is a belly-to-back suplex.
79	* YodelLand: She hails from the {{fictional\|Country}} Wolfkrone Kingdom, located somewhere within the German-speaking region of the Holy Roman Empire, which comes complete with a giant rotating cuckoo-clock as a fighting arena.
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83	[[folder:Algol]]
84	[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/algolclean.png]]
85	[[caption-width-right:350:''Soulcalibur IV'' Appearance]]
86	[[caption-width-right:350:[[labelnote:Appearance in ''Soulcalibur V'']]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sc5_algol.jpg[[/labelnote]]]]
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88	->''"Very soon now, all gods shall bow down to ME!"''
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90	->'''Origin:''' [[TheTimeOfMyths An ancient dynasty whose name has been lost to history]]
91	->'''Weapons:''' ''[[MultiMeleeMaster Soul Edge, Soul Calibur]]'' [[BodyHorror & weapons concealed in his body]]
92	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[KiManipulation Mastery of the Stream of Power]]''
93	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/JojiNakata (Japanese), Creator/JamiesonPrice (English, credited as Taylor Henry)[[/note]]
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95	->The boss of ''Soulcalibur IV''. Algol was a hero who got hold of Soul Edge, subdued Inferno, and built a kingdom, becoming a beloved ruler. His son Arcturus became jealous of his power and stole Soul Edge, becoming a berserk monster who ended up being killed by Algol himself.
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97	->After, he started working on creating a blade that could counteract Soul Edge, using a shard of Soul Edge and giving up his life in the process. The sword, dubbed Soul Calibur, ended up being as evil as Soul Edge, and Algol's soul ended up trapped inside it. His supporters sealed him within the sword, and after years of purifying, turned it into the Soul Calibur we know and love. His supporters would eventually become a cult that would pass down Algol's legend for generations.
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99	->Flash forward to the 16th century, where he finally wakes up due to the immense power radiated from Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. The first thing he wants to do as soon as he wakes up: [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking kick some ass]] and regain his full power in concordance with his [[BloodKnight warrior spirit]].
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101	->He fights Mitsurugi in ''IV'', but his battle is cut short when he vanishes along with Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. When Soul Edge made a reappearance in ''V'', so too did Algol.
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103	->In reality Algol was simply transported to Astral Chaos, the birthplace of the Soul swords. After his defeat, he plots a new scheme to once again materialize within the world in the hopes of conquering it - by corrupting it secretly via infusing his own energy as well as the energy of both Soul swords into it, destabilizing the dimensions and allowing him to regain his ethereal form. Edge Master, however, has noticed this and is on his way to stop Algol.
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105	->In ''IV'', Algol was designed as the game's boss. In accordance with this, he uses a unique fighting style which incorporates the use of projectiles for juggling the opponent. In ''V'', he was completely rebalanced, with more of a focus on the weapons within his body. The projectiles are now used as mixup tools, but he is still a very combo-heavy powerhouse who can deal insane damage if he gets an opportunity to juggle the opponent.
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109	* AboveGoodAndEvil: Declares that the concepts mean nothing to him in ''V''.
110	* AnimalMotifs:
111	** The bird. His throne, on the other hand, is shaped like the hood of a cobra.
112	** In ''V'', the cloth he wears around his shoulders is held in place by a stylized cobra head.
113	* AntiHero: Despite his claims to destroy all who stand in his way and his {{ambition\|IsEvil}} as a king, Algol is pretty much OrcusOnHisThrone for the duration of ''IV'', coming across more as fatalistic than evil. Many of the Good and Neutral-aligned characters spare the guy in their endings, and many of them say that he's not even evil to begin with. The worst thing that happens? He defeats Siegfried (but seemingly doesn't kill him) in his ending and begins his reign anew, creating a utopia with the implications that his rule was instated to prevent the world from befalling the same fate as his son.
114	* ArtificialStupidity: He sometimes rings himself out because his AI likes using an uppercut followed by a forward leap to cross up the opponent. He does this ''all the time'', even when it's not necessary. Even after the game was patched to remove his infinites, he still does it. This no longer applies in ''V'', where despite being balanced he is now an SNKBoss that plays intelligently.
115	* AutobotsRockOut: Two of Algol's themes, "Thanatos" and "Regalia," are suprisingly metal compared to the rest of their soundtracks.
116	* ArmCannon: One of the 10 weapons he can create.
117	* BladeBelowTheShoulder: He morphs each hand into them to attack.
118	* BloodKnight: "Fighting is my all. It is my existence!"
119	* ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve: Two sources. One: He maintains his own existence and that of his tower by thought alone. If he runs out of power, he dies. Two: He's supported by the energies he gained from both swords, which allows him to create any matter from thought. Should the energy runs out, he ceases to exist.
120	* DemotedToExtra: In ''V'' he appears as a playable character, but not in the story mode. Averted with the artbook, revealing he is TheManBehindTheMan. While everybody else is caught up in destroying the Soul swords, he's secretly corrupting the world's energy flux in the hopes of conquering it when everybody is weakened.
121	* DimensionLord: He claimed Astral Chaos, the EldritchLocation born from the Soul Swords, as his kingdom, with the souls of Soul Edge's victims as his subjects.
122	* DontYouDarePityMe: He tells this to Kilik, claiming he has no regrets. He also claims this to Talim and Cervantes.
123	* {{Expy}}: Of Raoh from ''Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar''.
124	** Gameplay wise he is similar to Necrid, with a multitude of weapons at his command.
125	** As of Soul Calibur 5, his general attitude, part of his moveset and his taunt brings [[Franchise/StreetFighter Akuma]] to mind.
126	** Physically, he resembles and fights a bit like Kars and Santana from ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventure'' Part 2.
127	* FailureKnight: ''Eons'' later, the loss of his son thanks to Soul Edge has still shaken his spirits. Algol laments in several scenarios that despite his awesome might, he cannot change the past. It is for this reason that he [[PetTheDog empathizes with Sophitia in her ending and frees her from Soul Edge's influence, urging the brave mother to return to her children in bliss.]]
128	* FinalBoss: He's the end-boss in ''IV''.
129	* GiantSpaceFleaFromNowhere: Only if you [[AllThereInTheManual don't know about him]].
130	** In ''V'', he has absolutely ''zero'' plot relevance in-game whatsoever, and is the final boss of a bonus BossRush mode. [[AllThereInTheManual According to the artbook]], however, he was planning to reclaim the Soul Swords and conquer humanity.
131	* TheGoodKing: Was apparently one while he was human.
132	* HeroicWillpower: Exaggerated by his ability to subdue Soul Edge's will and was hailed as the Hero-King, although he isn't very heroic in the story itself anymore.
133	* HumanoidAbomination: His backstory in ''New Legends of Project Soul'' reveal that millennia of his soul percolating in Astral Chaos corroded his humanity and metamorphosed him into a "being that was beyond any human's wildest imaginings".
134	* {{Hunk}}: He's got the size and shape to prove it.
135	* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekKy02Riyg ''Regalia'']]
136	* MeaningfulName: He is named after the [[StellarName Algol Star]]. The star's name derives from the Arabic ''ra's al-ghul''[[note]]Yep, like the Franchise/{{Batman}} villain[[/note]], meaning "head of the ogre" (al-ghul = "ghoul"), which was given because of its position in the constellation Perseus, representing the head of Gorgon Medusa. The English names of Demon Star and Blinking Demon are direct translations.
137	* Myth/MesopotamianMythology: His entire move-list (as well as his own name) is Arabic, so it's fairly clear that he originates from ''somewhere'' in that region, albeit eons ago. Also, his character is likely [[ShoutOut inspired by]] the legendary Sumerian hero-king Gilgamesh, as he is master of the Tower of Lost Souls which shares many thematic similarities with Namco's venerable ''Tower of Druaga'' arcade game, which is itself based upon the Gilgamesh epic. He even shares Gilgamesh's title of "King of Heroes" or "Hero-King" with Fate/Stay Night's [[Characters/FateStayNightServants Gilgamesh]]
138	* MrFanservice: He leaves his chiseled physique exposed in ''V'' as the picture above shows.
139	* NobleDemon: He's a warlord bent on conquest, but he's not altogether evil, as his endings with Sophitia and Talim in ''IV'' show. Not to mention that his ending stated that he established his rule in order to save the world from suffering the same fate as his son.
140	* NothingUpMySleeve: Has '''10''' weapons hidden inside '''his own body'''.
141	* OffingtheOffspring: He was forced to kill his son Arcturus, after he became controlled by Soul Edge.
142	* PhysicalGod: Algol is described as "the most powerful character in the ''Soul Calibur'' universe" by WordOfGod due to being transformed into an avatar of war and domination inside the Astral Chaos. His ''SCIV'' stats describe his age as "Everlasting", his weight and height as "Whatever he wills to be" and his bloodtype as "stream of pure power". He also displays reality warping powers, due to creating his Tower of Glory with a simple thought.
143	* PoweredByAForsakenChild: Algol sacrificed himself to create the Soul Calibur.
144	* PowerFloats and PowerGlows: Floats about the stage as opposed to walking, and his hands emit blue/red energy.
145	* SealedEvilInACan: More like Sealed [[TrueNeutral Neutrality]] In A Can. Definitely SealedBadassInACan, though.
146	* ShoutOut: In addition to having Raoh's looks and the general ''Hokuto'' villain SlouchOfVillainy, he also perfectly fits into the racial template of the Pillar Men from ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', even having Santana's signature "Rib Attack" and Kars' general fighting style.
147	** In ''V'', he looks like [[VideoGame/StreetFighterIII Gill and/or Urien]].
148	* SlouchOfVillainy: As seen [[http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/File:Algol1.jpg here.]]
149	** ''Soulcalibur V'' turns this into ''his finishing move'', where he crushes his enemy under his throne while lounging on it.
150	* SNKBoss:
151	** In Tower of Lost Souls if you fight him fairly.
152	** Retains this status in ''V'', minus the spoilered exploit. If he has two meters stored he will sidestep and react with a 10+ hit juggle combo that takes away 80% of your health.
153	* SpontaneousWeaponCreation: [[SpectralWeaponCopy He creates simulacrums of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur as placeholders for the real things]], and can extrude a variety of weapons from his body.
154	* StoryBreakerPower: In-universe at least, only rivaled by Night Terror and a scant number of characters (in the case of the former, [[SNKBoss this is flipped around from a gameplay perspective]]).
155	* {{Stripperiffic}}: In ''V'' he's [[WalkingShirtlessScene half]]-[[UnderwearOfPower naked]] since - as he no longer considers himself to be human - he doesn't see the need for clothes or armor.
156	* TallDarkAndHandsome: At 6'5".
157	* TimeAbyss: Algol's being is immemorial, with his current body being the composite energies of the two Soul weapons. His actual origin is only alluded to at best as the [[TheTimeOfMyths historical record has long vanished into antiquity]]. He actually predates Zasalamel, whose own origin has been lost thanks to his many reincarnations, as it was Zasalamel’s own clan that was guarding the Soul Calibur, which Algol had created before that.
158	* TragicVillain: If you consider him to be one, that is. At worst, you can consider him a Tragic AntiVillain, considering that he has good intentions for conquering the world.
159	* WellIntentionedExtremist: He definitely looks the part of an EvilOverlord, and wants to take over the world, but has good intentions for doing so, a tragic backstory, and many heroic/neutral characters express sympathy for him in their endings.
160	* YinYangBomb: His main weapons are Soul Edge ''and'' Soul Calibur, and his body is ''formed'' out of both swords' energies.
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163	[[folder:Lord Geo Dampierre]]
164	[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/dampierreclean.png]]
165
166	->''"Oh ho ho ho ho! Such perfection from Le Bello!"''
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168	->'''Origin:''' [[UsefulNotes/{{Venice}} Resides in Venice, Republic of Venice (Italy)]] [[note]]The flag shown here is that of the historic Republic of Venice. At the time the series is set, modern-day Italy was separated into several smaller city-states and Kingdoms.[[/note]]
169	->'''Weapons:''' ''[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Tricks & Lies]]'', [[BladeBelowTheShoulder a pair of retractable wrist-mounted knives]]
170	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[ItsAllAboutMe Le Bello]]''
171	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/ShigeruChiba (Japanese), Creator/TroyBaker (credited as Anthony Jenkins) (English)[[/note]]
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173	->Con artist and general douchebag that wants to live in luxury, but being unable to get it the honest way, becomes a bandit. He cons his servants into servitude and uses them as hostages to get money off of rich uncles. Upon seeing Hilde, fell madly in love with her... but still wants to sack Wolfkrone. All in all, a man of principles.
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175	->Returned in ''V'', [[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-21-ezio-confirmed-for-soulcalibur-5 as a pre-order bonus character,]] where he decides to exploit Nightmare's crusade for cash.
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177	->He and Cervantes are acquaintances, and he sold Pyrrha into slavery.
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179	->Dampierre is the games' JokeCharacter. He uses an odd, zany fighting style which, befitting his status as a con man, focuses on bluffing the opponent, moreso than even Yoshimitsu.
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183	* AgonyOfTheFeet: One of his Fake Pain feints is to pretend he hurt his foot using his kick attacks.
184	* BewareTheSillyOnes: He comes across like a complete loon, and yet he's both a con man and generally quite despicable, promoting genocide, slavery, and the like, which are all but parts of his scheme to get rich.
185	* BladeBelowTheShoulder: He uses hidden punch-daggers.
186	* ComedicSpanking: One of his throws has him bend the opponent over and hit their behind with 3 to 12 smacks, depending on the buttons that the player presses.
187	* CoolShades: His alternate outfit. Anachronistic to the max but he's a bit of an oddball anyway.
188	* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: He may look like a pansy, but watch out.
189	* DastardlyWhiplash: With his moustache and shit-eating grin, combined with his shady personality, he’s the Soul series very own version.
190	* DifficultButAwesome: His "Bravo! Encore!" attack, which has him perform a flying Cossack dance to juggle his foe but each hit requires an increasingly precise input. Without the final input succeeding, he misses out on much of its potential damage and the reliable combo finisher. It is a very powerful attack, very effective at punishing low attacks.
191	* FightingClown: The series' very own version, Dampierre is a cackling, seemingly daft villain, and yet his goofy fighting style can be just as deadly as the rest of the cast's in the right hands, due to its confusing, and just plain ''weird'' nature.
192	* TheGambler: Has a minor gambler motif with his hat decorated in playing card suits and many of his more potent attacks carry a risk of him falling flat on his face as a rather unique stance.
193	* GroinAttack: "Distinguished Ill Capitan", a throw where Dampierre stomps on the opponent´s crotch multiple times while chuckling.
194	* LethalJokeCharacter: Might possibly be the ''only'' character to beat out ''Yoshimitsu'' in terms of sheer whimsy and insanity. While his overall tier ranking is low, his effectiveness depends almost entirely on the player's ability to bait their opponent. Seeing the entire thing in action is gut-bustingly ''hilarious''.
195	* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_pqM8cxjt0 ''Midnight Mystique.'']] Dampierre is first character of the series to have an official theme from a former home stage.
196	* LuckBasedMission: Zig-zagged. Some of his strongest combos require great luck(including one attack which can literally continue striking the victim until they die or the attack happens to end in one of his stances), but he also has a combo off of a launcher that takes away half the victims health from a single whiff punish with no luck and no meter involved.
197	* ObfuscatingStupidity: At first glance one may mistake him falling flat on his face in the middle of a fight to the death as something that would only happen to an accident-prone fool, but no! Le Bello is a con man, he ''WANTS'' you to think he's vulnerable after "failing" an attack before knocking you down and punching you in the face dozens of times!
198	* OlderThanTheyLook: Possibly. His appearance in ''V'' is similar to that of ''Broken Destiny'', suggesting that he's one of the several characters alongside Ivy and Raphael to have not aged. Considering ''Broken Destiny'' is non-canon, though, it's possible that this is his first "real" appearance and he actually is that old/young.
199	* PartsUnknown: Zigzagged. His bio is especially strange and ambiguous, with his birthplace and age listed as "changes every time someone asks him." It's likely he is Italian and there are a few clues: He refers to himself as "Le Bello" in his quotes, meaning "the handsome one" in Italian. Also, the vast majority of Dampierre's moves are named after either characters from the Commedia dell'arte, a form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 16th century, or places and things from Venice ("Canal Grande," "Misty Waters of Laguna," "Gondola Dreams," "Adriatic Pearls"). Finally, his stage, the Voiceless Volpe Bridge, is Italian in design and "volpe" is the Italian for fox. Further evidence was recently revealed in his ''SCV'' story, which states that "everyone in Italy's financial world had heard of Lord Geo Dampierre..." and also - ..."(he) enjoyed success in a variety of ventures centred around the City of Venice."
200	* SelfDamagingAttackBackfire: In-game, opponents with quick reflexes and some basic knowledge can quickly knock him out of his two stances that appear as failed attacks; often before the player can do anything about it.
201	* ShoutOut:
202	** In appearance, to Bill the Butcher from the movie ''Film/{{Gangs of New York}}''.
203	** He also [[Music/MichaelJackson moonwalks]].
204	** Two of his moves are lifted straight from [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Devil Jin's]] move set. Of course, this being Dampierre, he occasionally [[WhatTheFuAreYouDoing messes up the spinning low kicks]]. Amusingly, the moves are named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6FcOUtB7tZM#t=132s "Asian Art of Karate"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6FcOUtB7tZM#t=168s "Charmer of the Salon."]]
205	* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: His Critical Finish. In this move, Dampierre is seen telling the opponent a obviously fake story about his ill daughter and his lack of money to pay the doctor (both the daughter and the doctor are played by Dampierre´s goons). The story causes the opponent to cry, give Dampierre a coin, and give up the match.
206	* ThirdPersonPerson: Frequently refers to himself as "Le Bello” -- “the handsome” in Italian.
207	* WhatTheFuAreYouDoing: Manages to hurt himself, and fall over during some of his moves.
208	[[/folder]]
209
210	!! Additional and Guest Characters
211
212	[[folder:Ashlotte Maedel]]
213
214	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sc4_ashlotte.jpg]]
215
216	->''"What are you so afraid of?"''
217
218	->'''Origin:''' [[CultColony Hidden Shrine of Fygul Cestemus, Safavid Empire (Iran)]]
219	->'''Weapon:''' ''[[ConLang Krnielk]]'', an axe
220	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/HitomiNabatame (Japanese), Creator/MeganHollingshead (English)[[/note]]
221
222	->A robotic maiden created by the remains of the cult that created Astaroth, Ashlotte Maedal's assigned mission is to assassinate him for being a traitor. She was designed by Creator/OhGreat.
223
224	->She is briefly alluded to in the new Astaroth's bio in Soulcalibur V, where it is revealed that she harvested the original Astaroth's heart after he was killed by Maxi and brought it back to the cult, though she is not mentioned by name.
225
226	->Gameplay-wise, she is a carbon-copy of Astaroth, but she is faster and her hitbox is smaller.
227
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229
230	* ArtShift: Like all of the bonus characters created by famous Japanese artists and designers, her profile art is different than the main cast.
231	* BadassAdorable: Immensely strong due to being based on Astaroth, but despite some Uncanny Valley effects, she's still very cute, and the fact her quotes give her a polite, sweet-tempered personality make her curiously adorable for a clockwork doll with a spear.
232	* {{Expy}}: Could also be considered as the ''SC'' equivalent to [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Alisa Bosconovitch]].
233	** DistaffCounterpart: Gameplay-wise, she duplicates Astaroth's movelist, and uses Rock's victory poses.
234	* TheDeterminator: Will go to any means to achieve her objective -- get Astaroth!
235	* GothicLolita: Her clothes are very much in this style.
236	* MusclesAreMeaningless: Made to take down Astaroth, her body was constructed with unknown alloys making her just as strong as the evil golem despite their size difference.
237	* RidiculouslyHumanRobot: While visually she more resembles a "doll", she's way more emotive than her appearance would lead one to believe.
238	* UncannyValleyGirl: Seems to be a double offender at first for being an eerily realistic human-sized clockwork doll rendered with eerily realistic computer graphics, but pretty much averted since she moves and acts just like the human characters in the game.
239	[[/folder]]
240
241	[[folder:Kamikirimushi]]
242
243	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kamikirimusi.jpg]]
244
245	->''"Prepare yourself."''
246
247	->'''Origin:''' [[FeudalJapan Kyoto, Japan]]
248	->'''Weapon:''' ''[[CarryABigStick Denryu Bakuha]]'', [[CarryABigStick a metal bludgeon]]
249	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Nami Kurokawa (Japanese), Creator/MichelleRuff (English)[[/note]]
250
251	->An oni girl who seeks out Soul Edge, believing that it is a kindred spirit to her: a being that is forever conflicted with humans. She was created and designed by Hirokazu Hisayuki, character designer and animation director at animation studio Creator/{{Sunrise}} best known for his work on ''Anime/MyHime''.
252
253	->Gameplay-wise, she is a carbon copy of Nightmare with a smaller frame.
254
255	----
256
257	* ArtShift: Same deal as most of the bonus characters, the designer gets to keep his original art in the game.
258	* CarryABigStick: It's a sterotypical weapon used by oni, the ''kana-bo''. It's supposed to have about the same shape and length as a baseball bat. Kana-bo have lots of little bumps for extra damage, however.
259	* {{Expy}}: Duplicates Nightmare's movelist, and uses Siegfried's victory poses.
260	** Short girl wielding a weapon taller than herself? Sounds and looks like [[Anime/MyHime Mikoto]], another character Hirokazu Hisayuki designed.
261	* FieryRedhead
262	* RedOniBlueOni: Literally. Her costume colors are even red and blue!
263	* SealedEvilInACan: In her backstory -- after destroying the Japanese capitol, she was sealed away by a priest and only managed to get out after 600 years had past.
264	[[/folder]]
265
266	[[folder:Shura]]
267	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sc4_shura.jpg]]
268
269	->''"It's time to play. Here I come!"''
270
271	->'''Origin:''' [[FeudalJapan Suwa, Japan]]
272	->'''Weapons:''' ''[[DualWielding Rajin-maru & Fujin-maru]]'', [[KatanasAreJustBetter a pair of katanas]]
273	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/TakakoHonda (Japanese), Creator/KarenStrassman (English)[[/note]]
274
275	->A wandering killer who is possessed by a demon. The demon wants her to take it to a stronger body to possess, and the woman wants to fight more worthy opponents. She was created and designed by Creator/HiroyaOku, of ''Manga/{{Gantz}}'' fame.
276
277	->Gameplay-wise, she is a carbon copy of Cervantes, but with longer reach on her attacks.
278
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280
281	* ArtShift: Oku gets to keep his original piece in the main game, differing from the main cast.
282	* AuthorAppeal: Black leather, skimpy costume, katanas, and breasts; the way Oku likes it and what one can find in ''Gantz''.
283	* BloodKnight: One of the very rare female kinds.
284	* DemonicPossession: A rare case in which the host and possessor are in some sort of mutual agreement that favors both parties which is SymbioticPossession.
285	* DualWielding: Wields two {{katanas\|AreJustBetter}}.
286	* {{Expy}}: Duplicates Cervantes' movelist.
287	* {{Stripperiffic}}: Rivalling even Ivy, ludicrously enough.
288	* SymbioticPossession Shura's [[BloodKnight just looking for a good fight against anyone who is worth killing]], the demon that possesses her is searching for the perfect host to inhabit so it can return to life. It is this unison that bolsters their power when in battle, although Shura is not the body the demon is looking for. As she is trying to satisfy her bloodlust, Shura doesn't mind this arrangement one bit.
289	[[/folder]]
290
291	[[folder:Scheherazade]]
292
293	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sc4_scheherazade.jpg]]
294
295	->''"I don't care who you are. I'll take you on! Don't resist and I promise I'll make it quick."''
296
297	->'''Origin:''' [[HiddenElfVillage Reclusive Village]]
298	->'''Weapon:''' ''[[ConLang Alf Layla wa Layla]]'', [[RoyalRapier a rapier]]
299	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Nami Kurokawa (Japanese), Creator/StephanieSheh (English)[[/note]]
300
301	->[[Literature/ArabianNights The ancient storyteller]], now spontaneously an elf. She wants to learn more about the stories of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur to use as material for her newest tale. She was created and designed by Yutaka Izubuchi, famous illustrator and designer who has contributed to many art directions in anime, but he is more known for creating ''Anime/RahXephon''.
302
303	->Gameplay-wise, she is a carbon copy of Amy with a larger hitbox.
304
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306
307	* ArtShift: Izubuchi's original piece is kept in the main game.
308	* {{Expy}}: Duplicates Amy's movelist, and uses some of Raphael's victory poses.
309	* HiddenElfVillage: Lived in one of these in her backstory.
310	* TheLostLenore: Before being locked away by her people, she fell in love with a mortal warrior -- now, centuries later, she is sure the man is long dead.
311	* LoveAtFirstSight: One-sided case in regards to Algol, as she watched him from afar the first time she left her village in search of information about the great war between the soul swords.
312	[[/folder]]
313
314	[[folder:Angol Fear]]
315
316	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sc4_angol_fear.jpg]]
317
318	->''"I will remove all obstacles in my path."''
319
320	->'''Origin:''' [[AnotherDimension Core of the Macrocosm]]
321	->'''Weapon:''' ''Lucifer Spear Black'', a spear
322	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/TakakoHonda (Japanese), Creator/BrianneSiddall (English)[[/note]]
323
324	->A servant of the macrocosmos who is sent to Earth to investigate the battle between the two swords. She is also using them as a gauge to judge whether Earth should be destroyed or not. Created and designed by Mine Yoshizaki, of ''Manga/SgtFrog'' and ''Anime/KemonoFriends'' fame. Angol Fear would be established in ''Sgt. Frog'' canon as the cousin of Angol Mois during the manga's 19th volume.
325
326	->Gameplay-wise, she is a carbon copy of Seong Mi-Na, but with shorter reach and a smaller hitbox.
327
328	----
329
330	* ArtShift: Yoshizaki's orignal piece is kept in he main game; also differing from the other bonus characters, even her 3D model is noticeable unique and anime-esque.
331	* CharacterOverlap: Angol Fear debuted in ''Soulcalibur IV'' before making the jump to the her creators own series, Manga/SgtFrog, as the cousin of Angol Mois.
332	* CombatStilettos: Wears an impressive set of high-heels into battle.
333	* GuestFighter: Officially part of the ''Sgt. Frog'' manga, therefore part of another work.
334	* HangingJudge: On a cosmic level
335	* HumansAreTheRealMonsters: Comes to this conclusion in her ending but spares the Earth anyway. However, this is only because there is other life on the planet.
336	* ImpossiblyLowNeckline: See image.
337	* MovesetClone: Duplicates Seong Mi-na's movelist.
338	* RubberForeheadAliens Aside from the third eye, doesn't look particularly "alien", especially when standing next to some of the other ''human'' characters like Voldo.
339	[[/folder]]
340
341	[[folder:Galen Marek/The Apprentice/Starkiller]]
342	[[quoteright:270:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/image_881.jpeg]]
343
344	->''"So this is the power master foretold."''
345
346	->'''Origin:''' [[Franchise/StarWars Planet of Kashyyyk]]
347	->'''Weapons:''' [[LaserBlade Lightsaber]] [[MagicByAnyOtherName & Force powers]]
348	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[TheDarkSide Form V: Shien, Dark Side of the Force]]''
349	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Shuhei Sakaguchi (Japanese), Creator/SamWitwer (English)[[/note]]
350
351	->Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice in the ''Franchise/StarWarsLegends'' continuity, codename Starkiller, real name Galen Marek. Born as the son of two Jedi who went into hiding following Order 66, he is reduced from execution by Vader and trained in secret to hunt down the remnants of the Jedi Order and eventually supplant the Emperor together. He is ordered by his master to investigate a dimensional tear in the space-time continuum, and this leads him to our world where he is caught in the battle between Soul Edge and Soul Calibur.
352
353	->The Apprentice uses a very acrobatic fighting style, focusing on nimble movements. He uses a special "force gauge" to enhance the strength of his combos and give him more options. However, if the gauge drains, he will be stunned momentarily. He is a rather advanced character who is deadly in the right hands. Some of his movements were eventually given to Alpha Patroklos.
354
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356
357	* BattleThemeMusic: A shorter version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mO4ZHWK-U "Duel Of The Fates"]] from ''Film/ThePhantomMenace'' plays whenever he is in a match located in the ''Franchise/StarWars''-themed stages. (This is overridden by Vader and Yoda's themes when he fights them.)
358	* CanonImmigrant: Made his way into the ''Franchise/StarWarsLegends'' continuity.
359	* EarlyBirdCameo: Appeared in this game before making his canon appearance in ''VideoGame/TheForceUnleashed''.
360	* GuestFighter: This guy is an ''odd'' case. He [[MarthDebutedInSmashBros debuted in this game]] before getting into the ''Franchise/StarWars'' franchise.
361	* LaserBlade: The lightsabers, naturally.
362	%%* LightningBruiser
363	* InkSuitActor: Modeled after and voiced by Creator/SamWitwer.
364	%%* OriginalGeneration: Created for the game, which is a slight crossover between ''Soul'' and the ''Star Wars'' franchise.
365	* ReverseGrip: Starkiller's lightsaber fighting style, "Form V: Shien", utilizes this as its default stance (as do all of his lightsaber attacks in this game; in ''The Force Unleashed'' he has some normal grip slashes). It is a defense and counter-focused style that has advantages when deflecting laser bolts in the lore of ''Star Wars'', hence the use of a more defensive reverse grip.
366	* ShockAndAwe: His Force Lightning.
367	* SNKBoss: Despite being fairly low-tier, he's incredibly quick and annoying to fight against.
368	* [[SuddenlyVoiced Suddenly Voiced In Japanese]]: The Japanese versions of ''VideoGame/TheForceUnleashed'' games [[NoDubForYou weren't dubbed in Japanese]], featuring English voice acting with Japanese subtitles. This game is the only time we can hear him speak in that language.[[note]]Also the reason why he's voiced by a low-profile Japanese voice actor.[[/note]]
369	[[/folder]]
370
371	[[folder:Yoda]]
372	[[quoteright:270:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/image_5231.jpeg]]
373
374	->''"On strength alone, succeed you will not. You must feel the Force."''
375
376	->'''Origin:''' [[PartsUnknown Unknown]]
377	->'''Weapons:''' [[LaserBlade Lightsaber]] [[MagicByAnyOtherName & Force powers]]
378	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[SentientCosmicForce Form IV: Ataru, Light Side of the Force]]''
379	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/IchiroNagai (Japanese), Creator/TomKane (English)[[/note]]
380
381	->The ancient Jedi master himself. Having kept himself hidden on the swamp planet Dagobah following the fall of the Jedi Order, Yoda investigating the emergence of a dimensional tear has led to his interdimensional clashes with the warriors of 14th century Earth. Exclusive to the Xbox 360 version [[StrangeSyntaxSpeaker he once was]], but later available as downloadable content for the Platform/PlayStation3.
382
383	----
384
385	* BattleThemeMusic: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykZL23rzO50 "Qui-Gon's Noble End"]] from ''[[Film/ThePhantomMenace Episode I]]'' plays when he fights in a ''Star Wars'' stage.
386	%%* FragileSpeedster
387	* GuestFighter: Like Darth Vader and The Apprentice, Yoda is originally from the ''Franchise/StarWars'' franchise.
388	* LaserBlade: The lightsaber.
389	* MechanicallyUnusualFighter: His extreme small size means he's immune to being grabbed, and rather than accomodate Critical Finish animations to accomodate for his size, all fighters have an alternate Critical Finish when used on Yoda where they simply attack him with one of their regular unblockable attacks.
390	* NecessaryDrawback: Almost every movement or attacking option he can do has him leap into the air first, since otherwise he'd be completely immune to high attacks.
391	%%* OldMaster
392	* PintSizedPowerhouse: He's the shortest fighter in the franchise by far; he's so small that from a standing position high attacks will go over him as if he were a regular fighter ducking, which also makes him immune to being grabbed.
393	* StrangeSyntaxSpeaker: In the English dub, of course.
394	* UnnecessaryCombatRoll: Not unnecessary to Yoda in gameplay, actually -- he can either roll in a direction to cover distance, or walk in a manner that is much slower than everyone else.
395	[[/folder]]
396
397	[[folder:Darth Vader]]
398	[[quoteright:270:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sc4_darth_vader.jpg]]
399
400	->''"Do you now understand the power of the dark side?"''
401
402	->'''Origin:''' [[Franchise/StarWars Planet of Tatooine]]
403	->'''Weapons:''' [[LaserBlade Lightsaber]] [[MagicByAnyOtherName & Force powers]]
404	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[TheDarkSide Form V: Djem So, Dark Side of the Force]]''
405	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/ToruOhira (Japanese), [[WebVideo/ChadVader Matt Sloan]] (English)[[/note]]
406
407	->The [[BlackKnight Dark Lord of the Sith]]. In his attempt to harness more power to save those he loved, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker succumbed to the temptations from the Dark Side of the Force, transforming into the tyrannical ruler of the Galactic Empire. He notices the power caused by the clashing of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur and heads off to take the swords for himself. Was exclusive to the Platform/PlayStation3 version at first, but is now available to Platform/Xbox360 owners for $4.99.
408
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410
411	* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: He ''is'' a Sith Lord.
412	%%* BadassCape
413	* BattleThemeMusic: As per his home series, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzWSJG93P8 "The Imperial March"]] plays when he fights in one of the Star Destroyer stages.
414	* TheDragon: Yes, the developers still mention the Emperor in Vader's profile.
415	* EvilLaugh: In his ending, where he takes the Soul swords for himself. To hear the cold, brooding Sith Lord laugh joyously is jarring, even rather frightening and suggests a grim fate for the galaxy.
416	%%* EvilSoundsDeep
417	* GuestFighter: Like Yoda and The Apprentice, Vader is originally from the ''Franchise/StarWars'' franchise.
418	%%* HiddenAgendaVillain
419	* LargeHam: One of his hammier appearances, probably owing to the fact that [[Creator/ToruOhira his Japanese seiyuu]] usually voices clownish-sounding hammy characters. The English dub gives him a voice that's ''very'' close to Creator/JamesEarlJones' classic performance (courtesy of WebVideo/ChadVader's voice actor), but Ohira's influence is still there to some extent, since his lines are a bit louder, cockier and more extravagant than in the movies.
420	* LaserBlade: The lightsaber.
421	* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: A positive variant. [[TheStoic Darth Vader]] cackles triumphantly after acquiring the Soul swords in his ending. In this case, he's not suffering but overcome with joy as he finally has the power to overthrow the Emperor. It's the galaxy's ominous fate that makes it SeriousBusiness.
422	%%* TinTyrant
423	* VaderBreath: The {{Trope Namer\|s}} and TropeCodifier, naturally.
424	* WrestlerInAllOfUs: Vader's "Dark Glory" throw is a Gorilla Press Slam. It's somewhat based on the final battle from ''Return of the Jedi'', where he picks Emperor Palpatine up and throws him to his death in a similar manner.
425	[[/folder]]
426
427	[[folder:Kratos]]
428
429	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kratos_3506.png]]
430
431	->''"You will not see the end of this day!"''
432
433	->'''Origin:''' [[UsefulNotes/AncientGreece Sparta, Spartan Hegemony (Greece)]] [[note]]The citystate of Sparta was the greatest military land power of classical Greek antiquity.[[/note]]
434	->'''Weapons:''' ''[[EpicFlail Blades of Chaos]]'', [[EpicFlail a pair of chained swords]]
435	->'''Fighting style:''' ''[[EnigmaticEmpoweringEntity Ares Style]]''
436	->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Creator/TesshoGenda (Japanese), Creator/TerrenceCCarson (English)[[/note]]
437
438	->Yes, [[VideoGame/GodOfWar that]] Kratos. A vengeful Spartan warrior who once served the Greek god of war, Kratos swore revenge after Ares tricked him into murdering his wife and child. 10 years later, he successfully enacted his vengeance and became the new god of war in Ares' stead, although his rage has not been sated just yet. Appears as the guest character for ''Broken Destiny''.
439
440	----
441
442	* BattleThemeMusic: His stage uses [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L09rqYVFxTk "Isle Of Creation"]] from ''VideoGame/GodOfWarII''.
443	* {{Bowdlerise}}: As is standard procedure for violent/mature works crossing over with tamer series, Kratos has none of the {{Gorn}} he's famous for here. Thankfully, the censorship is only there to bring him down to a "T" rating in a game that's already geared towards players in the same approximate age range as ''VideoGame/GodOfWar'''s demographic.
444	* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Like most {{Guest Fighter}}s, he is transported from a different era. ''Un''like most fighters, ''Soul Calibur'' is set far in his future; he hails from approximately 400-300 B.C., while ''Soul Calibur'' is set in the late 1500s - a difference of 1800-1900 years.
445	* GiantSpaceFleaFromNowhere: His role in ''Broken Destiny's'' Gauntlet mode. The protagonist group (Hilde, Cassandra and Dampierre) need a specific rare material that can only be found in the ''God of War'' universe, and run into Kratos in the process. After surviving their encounter, he is never heard from again. This can actually be applied to him as a whole, as he is never given any reason as to why he has suddenly appeared in the ''Soul'' universe.
446	* GuestFighter: Kratos is originally from the ''VideoGame/GodOfWar'' series.
447	* LargeHam: As always, even more so since he's as talkative as the other members of the cast.
448	* TheRival: Sophitia was made to be his. Both served the Greek pantheon, but while Sophitita is appreciative and honors her work in their service, Kratos lacks respect for them sans Athena, who he has a begrudging respect for. Kratos does have unique dialogue for defeating her with a Critical Finish as opposed to the other fighters:
449	--> ''(After performing his Critical Finish normally) Behold the power of the gods!''
450	--> ''(After performing his Critical Finish on Sophitia) I am the God of War!''
451	* ShoutOut: Several to his home series:
452	** As expected, he retains many of his popular combos with the Blades of Chaos. The ever-trusty Plume of Prometheus string even has the same command input as in ''God of War''.
453	** Kratos' home stage (Challenge of the Gods) comes from an area located on the giant temple on Cronos' back from the original ''God of War''.
454	** His alternate outfit is his armor as the God of War.
455	** His Critical Edge is based on a QTE that he can perform against Ares during the final battle from the original ''God of War''.
456	[[/folder]]
457

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