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Individual combatants (DM ladder & Final challenges)
Deathmatch ladder
Match 1 - Oblivion
"A warrior of some renown, Blake has fought hard to enter the Tournament. Nonetheless, he lacks tactical finesse and will most likely be the weakest opponent you meet."
— Blake
Match 2 - Stalwart
"Member of an alien race known as the 'Necris', Kryss is possessed of a dark beauty. Beware, however, for it hides an even darker mind."
— Kryss
"Calameth was kicked from the NEG armed forces after a violent brush with his commanding officer. He has little care for those around him and will fight ruthlessly."
— Calameth
Match 3 - Fractal Reactor
"Having survived the Wreck of the ISV-Kran, Luthienne was forced to watch all her friends and crewmates die at the hands of the Skaarj until she and 3 others were rescued two years later. Irreparably scarred by her experience, she has entered the Tournament to confront her inner demons and ultimately to silence them through her own death."
— Luthienne
Match 4 - Turbine
"Slain fought with the 47th Mechanized Imperial during the First Necris Invasion. He is a distinguished veteran at modern military ops. Although his skills tend toward the tactical, he is, nonetheless, an excellent hand to hand fighter."
— Slain
"Never send a man to do a woman's job. Annaka is a premier demolitions expert. She masterminded over 20 covert structure hits against the Skaarj in less than a year and advises the NEG 'WetWorks' Board on Amphibious Arms Deployment."
— Annaka
"Many Tournament fighters are criminals given an opportunity to buy their freedom in blood. What they lack in general public appeal is made up for in their numbers. "
— Kali
"An extremely honorable warrior, Lexington is known for only using pistols to fight with. He considers himself above the Tourney and would rather take part in a traditional duel. His aim is legendary, and he becomes twice as lethal when he’s got two pistols."
— Lexington
Match 5 - Codex of Wisdom
"Arkoth's history is irrelevant, his memories lost during Liandri conditioning, he serves Xan Kriegor's will without question."
— Arkoth 24
"Many Necris warriors are female. Known as 'Blademaiden', they fight ruthlessly; favoring cruelly formed bayonets and energy swords. Visse is a Necris prisoner of war made to fight on the Tournament on exchange for her life."
— Visse
"Also of the Necris, Kragoth is a known member of the 'Phayder' secret society. A broad of assassins and doomsday cultists, the Phayder have declared a sort of guerrilla war against Earth."
— Kragoth
Match 6 - Pressure
"Archon is a ruthless murderer and he wouldn’t want it any other way. This guy has his wires crossed… deriving pleasure from pain and vice versa. Probably the nastiest mother you’ll ever meet. "
— Archon
"Occasionally, rich civilians are able to buy their way into the Tournament. The Liandri Rules Board doesn't like to include 'normal' civilians in the games because, frankly, they aren't good enough to be entertaining."
— Nikki
"Criminals make excellent pit fighters. The volatile combination of cabin fever and desperation that a long prison sentence imparts is therapeutic to say the least."
— Raven
"There isn’t much worse than a lawyer, but economists come close. Liandri has discovered that civilians will pay good money to watch economists and other vermin take a beating."
— Bart
Match 7 - Arcane Temple
"No profile available. Level 9 security clearance required."
— Dominator / Baetal / Skrilax / Reaper / Berserker
Match 8 - Grinder
"No profile available. Level 9 security clearance required."
— Hijinxs
"A former Greek mob executioner on 'extended leave' from his 'family business', Xoleras has a reputation of completely and utterly dominating his opponents. A master of thin ledges and with vision of an eagle, he rarely misses an opportunity to blank an unskilled opponent."
— Xoleras
"A ruthlessly skilled murderer who knows every nook and cranny, every bolt, and every weapon location. His aggressive ability to control Tournament arenas makes easy prey out of challengers."
— Cadaver
Match 9 - Malevolence
"No profile available. Level 9 security clearance required."
— Reaper
"Loque is a suspected Phayder captured snooping around the Io Directorship buildings. The Phayder have become more active as of late and are believed to be responsible for at least 6 tac-nuke bombings against NEG installations in the past month."
— Loque
Match 10 - Koos Galleon
"Vanessa was committed at a psychiatric institution at the age of twelve for murdering her parents and brother. This one is a real nut case. She likes to blow her opponents open with a well aimed rocket."
— Vanessa
"Rath is more machine than human. Rebuilt from spare parts and what was left of his brain after the Earthstar One incident, his mental instabilities make him an excellent warrior."
— Rath
"Jayce is an ex-movie stunt woman. Figuring she could do it for real in the tournaments, she joined up and is proficient with any weapon."
— Jayce
"Ex-bodyguard for the famous performer Flabeline Xion. After he confessed to her gruesome murder, the only way out was the Liandri Tournaments. They call him ‘the Singer’."
— Fuego
Match 11 - Tempest
"Orphaned after birth, this heartless killer spent years on the street, learning his trade and losing his emotions. The Corrupt had no difficulty in bending his will towards their ends. Now completely void of human feeling, Damascus is an unstoppable machine."
— Damascus
"The Tournament has a don't ask-don't tell policy on "enhancement stimulants" and Darhl is known as a frequent abuser of these substances. He plays erratically, often ditching the conventional range weapons in favor of the close-combat Impact Hammer."
— Darhl
"Anna is an ex-circus performer who is forced into the Tourney for financial reasons and is none-too-happy about it. As a result, she loves the Ripper because she can juggle her opponents in the air with its explosive alternate fire."
— Anna
"Suckered into competing in the tournament by his former employers at Liandri Corp., this poor ex-miner stands no chance of winning the tournament. He is lost in despair and will do anything to kill an enemy, regardless of the damage to himself."
— Gilfred
"Captured and forced into the slave trade, Tajheri made a daring escape and was later picked up by the NEG police and forced to fight in the tourney. She has little fighting experience and will be happy to find any gun at all."
— Tajheri
Match 12 - Orion's Barricade (Default) / Shrapnel ][ (GOTY)
"Arys is a field commander from the 12th Mechanized Imperial. She was selected for Tournament play after she single handedly killed 8 Skaarj with an energy knife during the battle for the Orion Stormwatch Outpost."
— Arys
"Blake is back and he’s pissed. The first time you fought him, he lacked a lot of skill and tone, but now he thinks he can take you on. Show him where to stick it."
— Blake
"Genghis takes his name from a conqueror of old. He proclaims himself "Ruler of the Eastern Expanse" come to forge a new Empire. In reality, he is a petty freight raider sentenced to fight in the Tournament for his crimes."
— Genghis
"Kryss isn't out of the Tournament yet. The Necris are persistent and dangerous and she is no exception. Be careful, she is definitely more powerful than before."
— Kryss
"Azure has served six long years on Mars for reasons that are currently classified. She was recently transferred to the Tournament, but no records of her history are available."
— Azure
Match 13 - Liandri Central Core
"Rather than face execution at the hands of the Mars Prison Tribunal, Botanika chose to fight in the Tournament. With more than 11 brutal murders to his name, Botanika should have no problem adapting to arena combat."
— Botanika
"Barktooth is a madman. Screaming with berserk rage, he would rather rip an opponent to shreds with his bare hands than fight from afar. When forced to use a gun, he favors the Flak Cannon's close range stopping power."
— Barktooth
"An ex-NEG field commander and energy weapons specialist, Rhea knows combat. She favors the Shock Rifle’s accuracy, but is well trained with all modern weapons."
— Rhea
"Born on board the IWV Battlecruiser Ciron-Vega and nursed on the scorched plains of the embattled Skaarj planet of Skrath, Dovienya is a highly experienced warrior. She knows the Tournament arenas better than her peers and learns quickly on the battlefield."
— Dovienya
"Deslok is the clan mate of Drimacus. Although weaker than his warrior-brother, Deslok is a competent and will prove a worthy opponent."
— Deslok
Match 14 - Conveyor
"Although you were victorious over Arys, she has excelled in the losers bracket and returned to the tournament proper."
— Arys
"In three upset victories last week, Nikki proved that rich civilians can, in fact, be successful in the Tournament. She has learned a lot very quickly and has returned to show you some new tricks."
— Nikki
"Ice Weasel is the codename for Jesse Davis, a ‘deep freeze’ cold world combat specialist. Able to survive on melted snow alone, he has mastered control over his mind and body."
— Ice Weasel
"Barktooth just can't be put down. His brute force tactics and disregard for his own well being have paid off as he moves even higher in the tournament ladder."
— Barktooth
"Andrew is serving a 30 year sentence for computer related crime. He is an intelligent programmer, systems cracker and hacker. A high breakout risk. Just the kind of guy you don’t want to keep in prison very long."
— Andrew
"Real name unknown, the Toe Cutter is a notorious gang leader. Captured during a skirmish south of Reconstructed New York City there was no question to his participation in the Tournament."
— Toe Cutter
Match 15 - The Peak Monastery
"Vanessa’s psychosis has proven her savior, ripping through ranks of warriors and fighters to get to this point in the ladder."
— Vanessa
"Dovienya's field expertise has guided her aim true. Now she has those same sights set on you. "
— Dovienya
"Liandri suspects Leeb to be behind Phayder operations in the Sol sector. Believed to be responsible for over 543 politically motivated killings. Terminate with extreme prejudice."
— Leeb
"Unlike other Tournament fighters, Drimacus has earned his position by ascending the lower ladders; fighting his way to the top of the amateur leagues he is a very experienced and capable warrior."
— Drimacus
Demo-specific characters and descriptions
"Real name unknown, the Slasher is a notorious gang leader. Captured during a skirmish south of Reconstructed New York, there was no question to his participation in the Tournament."
— Slasher
"Skirge is a ruthless murderer and he wouldn't want it any other way. This guy has his wires crossed...deriving pleasure from pain and vice versa. Probably the nastiest mother you'll ever meet."
— Skirge
"Somebody pulled Darhl back together after your last brush with him and he's none too happy. Pumped up on the latest custom synthgland enhancers and bioregulators, he's more messed up than ever."
— Darhl (second match)
"Zenith is one of the most skilled warriors the Tournament has ever seen. His fans call him the 'Doc' after the way he systematically dissects his opponents with the Ripper."
— Doc Zenith
"The Doc is back and he's looking to rip you open. Watch out, he's just off of a seven game victory streak and is looking to add you to his list of victims."
— Doc Zenith (second match)
"A lucky second place in the Denarian playoffs has brought Bruce back for another round. This guy is getting tedious...wipe him out!"
— Bruce (third match)
"You just can't stop these new style chem warriors. Darhl is running low on strength, you can finish him now once and for all."
— Darhl (third match)
Final challenges
Matches 1-3 - Phobos Moon / Morpheus / Ice Station Zeto
"A warrior slave. Member of 'The Corrupt,' a group of reprogrammed warriors who fight for the entertainment of Xan Kriegor."
— Vector / Cathode / Matrix / Silicon / Divisor / Tensor / Function / Enigma
Match 4 - HyperBlast
"Origin and identity is unknown. Various rumors exist as to who or what Xan is. The most popular rumor being that he is the man who heads up the Liandri Corporation and has poured his vast wealth into building the most advanced battle suit ever, solely for maintaining champion status in the Tournament."
— Xan
Teams
Thunder Crash
"Thunder Crash is the current big city favorite, sporting a calculated balance of strength and style, they always manage to crush the opposition and look good at the same time."
— Team description
"Once a trader for the Curan Financial Commission, Othello became a suicidal pit fighter following the mysterious death of his wife."
— Othello
"Born in to an extremely rich family, Azure has had the benefit of training from the top fighters of her time. Physical engineering from the best hospitals has enhanced her abilities to the limit of perfection."
— Azure
"A former hotshot pilot, Aryss found that her skill and agility worked well on the battlefield, earning her a spot on the Thunder Crash team."
— Aryss
"FenTech's finest creation, Malcom is an engineered warrior enhanced by chemicals. Adrenaline stimulants, synaptic catalysts, and impulse regulators combine to create a superhuman killing machine."
— Malcom
"Riker is a walking fusion of tactics and style. He always tries to find new ways of killing his opponents and has won multiple awards for creative improvisation."
— Riker
"Annaka's sister, a miner, was killed due to incompetent Liandri management in the depths of Vulcana 32. She joined the Thunder Crash to help win the Tournament so she can bring a class action lawsuit against the corporation and make them pay for the death of her sibling."
— Annaka
"Tamika's mother left her at an early age and she was raised in a house full of men where she was hardened by years of abuse. Bitter beyond belief, she is a hard combatant with a penchant for obliterating male contestants."
— Tamika
"No known description."
— Ryanna
Iron Guard
"This veteran squad of elite warriors once served as personal bodyguards to the powerful arms smuggler Jihan Nyhn. After Jihan's assassination, the Iron Guard found themselves unemployed and the Tournament was an ideal arena to vent their aggression."
— Team description
"Brock's combat abilities are second only to his presense of character. When he's not trying to seduce the ladies, he'll be in the arena, pulse gun in hand."
— Brock
"Lauren was said to be Jihan Nyhn's lover. Suspecting Liandri to be the cause of his death, she has joined the Iron Guard to uncover the truth."
— Lauren
"Little is known about Rylisa or her motivations for joining the Iron Guard. Nearly every member of the Guard has a reason for fighting in the NEG and Liandri, but she has not confided in any members of the group since joining."
— Rylisa
"Johnson was hired out of the black market slave trade to serve as bodyguard to Nyhn. He is strong and has an extreme amount of endurance."
— Johnson
"Harlin is a solid fighter with plenty of field experience. He joined the Iron Guard after watching NEG Storm Troopers execute his family during a block raid."
— Harlin
"Shyann is skilled at managing weapons and equipment. She serves as the Iron Guard's technician and armorer."
— Shyann
"Rankin left Jihan Nyhn's holdings to seek new fortune in battle. He is a capable warrior with a short temper."
— Rankin
"Sara's life is dedicated to protecting others. Her service to Nyhn was contingent upon his support of outworld guerillas fighting NEG oppression. Now that he is dead, she continues to fight the NEG in their own death game."
— Sara
Dark Phalanx
"The Dark Phalanx are an honorable collection of military specialists. All have proven themselves in the Human/Skaarj war and now seek glory in the ranks of the Tournament."
— Team description
"Ivana is a self-taught warrior who hooked up with the Dark Phalanx when she heard about Gorn’s story of overcoming the odds on Neurovision one evening while training. So deeply moved, she decided to join the team, fighting alongside Gorn."
— Ivana
"Farham fought with the Earth Defense Force during the ‘7 Day Siege’, Earth’s darkest hour during the war. He was solely responsible for the destruction of the Skaarj Skri’ith Class Dreadnaught ‘Krujhlok’ and is a highly decorated veteran."
— Farham
"Nikita was trained in the construction and maintenance of heavy weaponry and demolitions. She maintains the Dark Phalanx armory."
— Nikita
"Gorn was a charismatic fighter until he got his face damaged beyond recognition during the ‘7 Day Siege’. Unable to restore his good looks, medical specialists fitted him with highly advanced implants which restored his senses."
— Gorn
"As ex black ops runner for the New Earth Government, Anna went rogue after being given a series of particularly brutal missions. She now seeks to defeat Xan and bring down the Liandri Corporation and the NEG."
— Anna
"Whitman is a former Neo-Cop from Outpost Glosk who decided to trade the anarchy of street duty for the organized chaos of the Tournament. His street experience makes him a world class arena fighter and a worthwhile ally."
— Whitman
"Iyrash left the Glosk Neo-Cop forces with Whitman. She has served by his side for five years and will continue to fight wherever he takes his personal battles."
— Iyrash
"No known description."
— Nickolai
Black Legion
"A powerful team of Necris Phayder assassins that seek to dominate the Tournament. By destroying Xan Kriegor, the corrupt Tournament champion, the Legion believes it can take control of Liandri operations."
— Team description
"Necroth is the Phayder Master for the Black Legion. Each Necris Master serves as a sort of dark chaplain, maintaining the morale of the group."
— Necroth
"Known as the 'Star Slayer', Kragoth is a dread assassin of the Phayder secret society. He is rumored to have single handedly killed the entire crew of an ICV Star Cruiser. Liandri will neither confirm nor deny this information."
— Kragoth
"A Blademaiden of the highest order, Freylis is a skilled and experienced warrior. She understands team tactics well and will always be where her team needs her most."
— Freylis
"Malakai fights for glory and destruction. He, like many Necris, believe that every emotion is to be savored, every nuance of pain divine."
— Malakai
"Seeking only pleasure in the pain of others, Visse rends her enemies with relentless fervor."
— Visse
"Cryss, like Visse, takes pleasure in destruction. Unlike her Blood Sister, however, she is less likely to be overcome by a berserker rage. Distance weapons and silent tactics are her favorite."
— Cryss
"Malise, like her name implies, is an embodiment of hate. If she was not so closely watched by Necroth, she would turn upon even her own brethren."
— Malise
"Grail is the most educated member of the Legion. He quietly bides his time, waiting for the right moment to take control."
— Grail
Blood Reavers
"Reavers are interested in fame and fortune. They seek to win the Tournament for the prize that victory offers: nearly limitless wealth and power."
— Team description
"Kyla was captured after a five year manhunt that spanned 13 star systems. Guilty of masterminding one of the largest miner rebellions in history (Green’s World), she has been forced to fight in the Tournament for her life."
— Kyla
"Boris fought for the Earth Defense Force, but fled the field during a particularly bloody skirmish on Io. Apprehended soon after, he has been given sentence for the ultimate punishment: death at the hands of Xan Kriegor."
— Boris
"Unlike many of the other Blood Reavers, Mariana served the NEG faithfully for four years. That four years ended in her discharge with little compensation. She feels that the government and Liandri owe her for her services."
— Mariana
"Luthor spent twenty years as a covert black ops specialist. He was arrested by the NEG Security Force during a government sanctioned internal raid. He feels betrayed and now fights against the government that created him."
— Luthor
"Jayce is the team’s mech specialist. She uses her top notch military training to service and stock equipment."
— Jayce
"Little is known about Ramirez. He is an ace sniper, but his tour of duty is entirely classified."
— Ramirez
"Tanya acts as a competition scout for the Blood Reavers. Their success lies not only in their experience, but in their gathered intelligence."
— Tanya
"Graves fled the NEG security forces after being suspended for excessive use of force. He now applies that force towards the goals of the Reavers."
— Graves
Raw Steel
"Only men are allowed in the fighting force known as "RawSteel". An amalgamation of human muscle and polyfoam materials, "RawSteel" upholds strength and power over other virtues."
— Team description
"Slain is the founder of RawSteel. He understands that the success of the team lies not only in the physical strength, but in their crowd pleasing "pro-wrestling" style."
— Slain
"Manwell is the strongest of the Raw Steel. He uses a custom mixture of biochem enhancements to keep his power level at a maximum at all times."
— Manwell
"Kregore is a rough dude. Having survived multiple Tournament championships, he knows the venues well and is the most experienced Raw Steel warrior."
— Kregore
"Bruce is all about style. He'll often stop in the middle of a fight to make side comments towards the nearest holocam. A favorite among inner worlds."
— Bruce
"Arkon left the NEG security forces after Raw Steel offered him a position. He never liked the military and finds the Tournament's lack of rules his kind of fighting."
— Arkon
"Rolph is the weakest of the team, but is still very tough by normal human standards. What he lacks in brute force he makes up in raw speed and endurance."
— Rolph
"Arnold is an ex-movie stunt man turned Tournament combatant. He is always in search of the biggest and toughest thrill and the Tournament fulfills his needs completely."
— Arnold
"No known description."
— Lugar
Venom
"Venom is an elite faction of warriors and athletes. Every member is female and all fight solely for their own enjoyment."
— Team description
"Athena fights for the sake of the battle. Her eyes sharp and her mind focused only on victory. She will not confide in the rest of Venom, but something drives her solely towards victory."
— Athena
"Cilia fights for perfection of self. She sees the Tournament as the greatest standard of physical strength devised and seeks to master it as she seeks to master herself."
— Cilia
"Unknown to her battle sisters, Sarena is the result of a complex mindcontrol experiment by the NEG. She fights not of her own volition, but as a test of government conditioning."
— Sarena
"Tara is the athletic model of the new era. She is strong, quick, and intelligent. She wields all weapons with equal proficiency and studies many forms of battle."
— Tara
"Zanna is a prototype chem warrior developed by FenTech Incorporated. Her considerable physical strength is augmented by a constant flow of synaptic catalysts and endorphins."
— Zanna
"Lovelace left behind the corporate world to seek a new life of physical perfection. She studies the martial and tactical arts under the direction of Cilia."
— Lovelace
"Xyra sees herself as a sort of superhero. Fighting in the Tournament as a symbol against the NEG's oppressive policies."
— Cyra
"No known description."
— Ada
Iron Skull & Red Claw (GOTY ladder)
"The New Earth Government has long recognized the superiority of the Skaarj warrior as a military fighting machine, as was made clear in the brutal Human-Skaarj wars. The Skaarj Hybrid is the result of secret military genetic research, using both human and Skaarj DNA performed after the capture of a Skaarj scout ship. If proven in Tournament battle, the Hybrids shall become a leading force in ground based ops."
— Team description (both of them)
"No profile available. Level 9 security clearance required."
— Reaper / Baetal / Pharoh / Skrilax / Anthrax / Entropy / Dominator / Berserker / Guardian / Devastator / Pestilence / Plague
The Corrupt
"The Corrupt is Liandri's sponsored team entry in the Tournament. It is entirely made up of the best advanced A.I.s that the corporation's wealth can buy, and features the reigning Tournament Champion, Xan Kriegor, as its leader."
— Team description
"A warrior slave. Member of 'The Corrupt,' a group of reprogrammed warriors who fight for the entertainment of Xan Kriegor."
— Vector / Cathode / Matrix / Silicon / Divisor / Tensor / Function / Enigma
