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* TheRival: To Travis in the 2015 reboot, although his dialogue leaves it ambiguous on whether she's this or was actually his ex.



* SuddenlyVoiced: After having been TheVoiceless in ''Underground'', in the 2015 reboot she is given a voice.



* TheRival: To Travis in the 2015 reboot, although his dialogue leaves it ambiguous on whether she's this or was actually his ex.
* SuddenlyVoiced: After having been TheVoiceless in ''Underground'', in the 2015 reboot she is given a voice.
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* AdaptationalOriginConnection: While it's not confirmed if Melissa is the owner of the purple Mitsubishi Eclipse as seen in the intro of ''Underground'', the Vol. 7 update of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'' officially states the purple Eclipse is ''actually'' owned by Melissa.

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* AdaptationalOriginConnection: While it's not confirmed if Melissa AdaptationOriginConnection: A common fan theory is the owner of that the purple Mitsubishi Eclipse as seen in the intro of ''Underground'', ''Underground'' belongs to Melissa, based on some details that can be glanced on the intro and that one promotional image for ''Underground'' has [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/nfs/images/6/67/NFSUG_Character_Melissa.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20220222105221&path-prefix=en her posing alongside said car]]. While this was never actually confirmed in the game (especially as the car she actually drives in the game is a Nissan 350Z), the Vol. 7 update of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'' officially states the purple Eclipse is ''actually'' actually owned by Melissa.



* FiveSecondForeshadowing: In ''Underground'', after defeating Eddie, one of the achievements obtained is a new magazine cover featuring Melissa, Eddie's girlfriend. (Complete with the model whose likeness Melissa is based on, Amy Walz,appearing in a live-action photo.) She ends up being the "mysterious" opponent for the next (and the absolute last) story event.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Aside from the FiveSecondForeshadowing before the very last race, ''Underground'''s very [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=40 intro]] features a clue about Melissa's true nature. The intro shows a purple Mitsubishi Eclipse racing through some streets before doing a RampJump through a drawbridge. While the driver is never clearly shown, some eagle-eyed viewers might notice that there are some shots of the driver featuring items belonging to Melissa (such as her wristband and shoes), and at one point the driver's face [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=66 can be partially seen on a rear view mirror]], and indeed, it appears to be someone with long, blonde hair, just like Melissa. This means that even from the very beginning there were already some hints that Melissa, rather than just some eye candy, is the actual final boss of the game.

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* FiveSecondForeshadowing: In ''Underground'', after defeating Eddie, one of the achievements obtained is a new magazine cover featuring Melissa, Eddie's girlfriend. (Complete with the model whose likeness Melissa is based on, Amy Walz,appearing Walz, appearing in a live-action photo.) She ends up being the "mysterious" opponent for the next (and the absolute actual last) story event.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Aside from the FiveSecondForeshadowing before the very last race, ''Underground'''s very [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=40 intro]] features a clue about Melissa's true nature. The intro shows a purple Mitsubishi Eclipse racing through some streets before doing a RampJump through a drawbridge. While drawbridge, and while the driver is never clearly shown, some eagle-eyed viewers might notice that there are some shots of the driver featuring some items belonging identical to items Melissa wears (such as her a wristband and shoes), and at one point the driver's face [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=66 can be partially seen on a rear view mirror]], and indeed, it appears to be someone with long, blonde hair, just like Melissa. This Assuming that this means that the driver ''is'' Melissa, this means that even from the very beginning of the game there were already some hints that Melissa, that, rather than just some eye candy, Melissa is the actual final boss of the game.game, aside from the FiveSecondForeshadowing before the last race with her.
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The main protagonist of the ''Underground'' games.\\\
In ''Underground'', the player arrives as a newbie in the street racing scene of Olympic City, but quickly starts to make a name for themselves with the help of Samantha and TJ. Soon, the player challenges the best racers of the city, who were listed in a series of ranking boards. Eventually, the player takes on Eddie's Eastsiders crew, the top ranking racers, and defeats them. The final race sees the player being put against a mysterious racer who has tailed the player through the game, who turns out to be a familiar face.\\\

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The main protagonist of the ''Underground'' games.\\\
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In ''Underground'', the player arrives as a newbie in the street racing scene of Olympic City, but quickly starts to make a name for themselves with the help of Samantha and TJ. Soon, the player challenges the best racers of the city, who were listed in a series of ranking boards. Eventually, the player takes on Eddie's Eastsiders crew, the top ranking racers, and defeats them. The final race sees the player being put against a mysterious racer who has tailed the player through the game, who turns out to be a familiar face.\\\face.







The player's faithful companion in ''Underground''.\\\

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The player's faithful companion in ''Underground''.\\\''Underground''.







He offers the player unique performance upgrades that can be combined with any regular upgrade for beating his time trial events.\\\

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The main antagonist of ''Underground'', the leader of The Eastsiders street racing crew and the most prominent racer in Olympic City.\\\

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The main antagonist of ''Underground'', the leader of The Eastsiders street racing crew and the most prominent racer in Olympic City.\\\City.



Eddie's girlfriend. After the player has completed the prologue event of Underground Mode, she will appear in a cutscene that shows her hanging out with The Eastsiders and glancing at the player.\\\
After the player defeats Samantha, as her totaled car is towed out, a mysterious silver Nissan 350Z appears witnessing the events. After the player defeats Eddie, the silver Nissan 350Z reappears to challenge the player to one last race, in the event "Legend of the Street". After the player emerges victorious, the mysterious driver is revealed to be Melissa herself.\\\

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Eddie's girlfriend. After the player has completed the prologue event of Underground Mode, she will appear in a cutscene that shows her hanging out with The Eastsiders and glancing at the player.\\\
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After the player defeats Samantha, as her totaled car is towed out, a mysterious silver Nissan 350Z appears witnessing the events. After the player defeats Eddie, the silver Nissan 350Z reappears to challenge the player to one last race, in the event "Legend of the Street". After the player emerges victorious, the mysterious driver is revealed to be Melissa herself.\\\herself.



A friend of Samantha who helps the player as they earn reputation in the city of Bayview.\\\

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A friend of Samantha who helps the player as they earn reputation in the city of Bayview.\\\Bayview.



The main antagonist of ''Underground 2'', and the leader of The Wraiths street racing crew.\\\
At the beginning of the game, a mysterious man called the player to try to force them to join his crew, but the player refused by hanging up. This man later ambushed the player whilst he was en route to a party by sitting in a dark alley and activating the headlights of his Hummer H2, blinding the player and causing them to crash. This eventually led to the player traveling to Bayview.\\\

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The main antagonist of ''Underground 2'', and the leader of The Wraiths street racing crew.\\\
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At the beginning of the game, a mysterious man called the player to try to force them to join his crew, but the player refused by hanging up. This man later ambushed the player whilst he was en route to a party by sitting in a dark alley and activating the headlights of his Hummer H2, blinding the player and causing them to crash. This eventually led to the player traveling to Bayview.\\\Bayview.



The boss of the Novice series who drives a white Nissan Sentra with red side stripes.\\\

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The boss of the Novice series who drives a white Nissan Sentra with red side stripes.\\\stripes.



The boss of the Novice series who drives a black first-gen Ford Focus with a Toyo Tires-themed skidmark pattern.\\\

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The boss of the Novice series who drives a black first-gen Ford Focus with a Toyo Tires-themed skidmark pattern.\\\pattern.



The boss of the Pro series who drives a black classic Dodge Charger R/T with red and grey tribal patterns.\\\

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The boss of the Pro series who drives a black classic Dodge Charger R/T with red and grey tribal patterns.\\\patterns.



The boss of the Pro series who drives a silver Subaru Impreza with blue and grey streaks and a turbocharger sticker.\\\

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The boss of the Pro series who drives a silver Subaru Impreza with blue and grey streaks and a turbocharger sticker.\\\sticker.



The boss of the Master series who drives a black [=C5=] Corvette [=Z06=] with red stipes, an elaborate star pattern and an eagle decal.\\\

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The boss of the Master series who drives a black [=C5=] Corvette [=Z06=] with red stipes, an elaborate star pattern and an eagle decal.\\\decal.



The boss of the Master series who drives a white Nissan R34 Skyline with blue flame patterns.\\\

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The boss of the Master series who drives a white Nissan R34 Skyline with blue flame patterns.\\\patterns.
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* AdaptationalOriginConnection: While it's not confirmed if Melissa is the owner of the purple Mitsubishi Eclipse as seen in the intro of ''Underground'', the Vol. 7 update of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'' officially states the purple Eclipse is ''actually'' owned by Melissa.

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* ItsAWonderfulFailure: [[spoiler:If you actually lose your race against her, a cutscene will appear of her saying that from now on, she'll do like Buddha and tells you to get lost.]]

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* ItsAWonderfulFailure: [[spoiler:If you actually lose your race against her, a cutscene will appear play of her saying that from now on, she'll do like Buddha and tells you to get lost.]]


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* ItsAWonderfulFailure: [[spoiler:If you lose the race against him, a cutscene will play of the player's car being towed while TJ blows a mocking sweetheart kiss at them.]]

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The game's junkman. He offers the player unique performance upgrades that can be combined with any regular upgrade for beating his time trial events.\\\

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The game's junkman. He offers the player unique performance upgrades that can be combined with any regular upgrade for beating his time trial events.\\\



* TheEngineer: He's the game's junkman, meaning that he can give you unique performance upgrades for your car for beating his time trial events.
* FunWithAcronyms: It's not explicitly stated in the game, but it's appropiate that '''T'''he '''J'''unkman of the game is named TJ.

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* TheEngineer: He's the game's junkman, He runs a garage, meaning that he can give you unique performance upgrades for your car for beating his time trial events.
* FunWithAcronyms: It's not explicitly stated in the game, but it's appropiate that '''T'''he '''J'''unkman of the game is named TJ.
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* HateSink: There is ''absolutely nothing'' in terms of redeeming qualities personality-wise in him. The only reason he's technically on the player's side is that he can give them unique upgrades.

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* HateSink: There is ''absolutely nothing'' in terms of redeeming qualities personality-wise in him. The only reason he's technically on the player's side is that he can give them unique upgrades.upgrades and have them win because of it.

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-->'''Eddie:''' Here's some money. Call a cab. You'll get home quicker. ''[looking offscreen]'' Yo, taxi!

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-->'''Eddie:''' Dude you bore me. Here's some money. Call cash (throws cash at the player), take a cab. You'll cab, you'll get home quicker.faster. ''[looking offscreen]'' Yo, taxi!



* EvilCounterpart: They can be considered to be this to Dirt, José, and Klutch; the three racers, each one centered in a particular type of race, who also hand out challenges to the player, except they do so a much more friendly manner, while Chad, Kurt and Todd are actively attempting to stop the player from confronting their boss. Heck, even Todd and Klutch both share a penchant to [[CasanovaWannabe boast about the ladies]].

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* EvilCounterpart: They can be considered to be this to Dirt, José, and Klutch; the three racers, each one centered in a particular type of race, who also hand out challenges to the player, except they do so a much more friendly manner, while Chad, Kurt and Todd are actively attempting to stop the player from confronting challenging their boss. Heck, even Todd and Klutch both share a penchant to [[CasanovaWannabe boast about the ladies]].



* MidSeasonUpgrade: Each one of them upgrades their cars to a more powerful one at one point in the game: Chad goes from a Toyota Celica GT-S to a Honda S2000; Kurt goes from an Acura RSX Type-S to a Mazda RX-7 (FD) (Series 6); and Todd goes from a Mitsubishi Lancer ES to a Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. The events in which each new car debuts lampshade this, being given names like "Chad's New Toy" and "Kurt's Killer Ride".

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* MidSeasonUpgrade: Each one of them upgrades their cars to a more powerful one at one point in the game: Chad goes from a Toyota Celica GT-S to a Honda S2000; Kurt goes from an Acura RSX Type-S to a Mazda RX-7 (FD) (Series 6); and Todd goes from a Mitsubishi Lancer ES to a Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. The events in which each for Chad and Kurt that debuts their new car debuts lampshade this, being given names like with the name of "Chad's New Toy" and "Kurt's Killer Ride".Ride" respectively.

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* CasanovaWannabe: Todd at one point will chastise the player by telling them that he could spend the time he's wasting on dealing with them by being with some ladies instead.

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* CasanovaWannabe: Todd at one point will chastise the player by telling them that he could spend the time he's wasting on dealing with them by being with some ladies instead. The game also lampshades this by telling the player to exploit him being DistractedByTheSexy.



-->'''Klutch:''' Yes, you too lucky for me, I'm out for the games, holmes!

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-->'''Klutch:''' Yes, you too lucky for me, I'm out for Guess your luck just keeps on, mine's run out. Gonna take a load off and just watch the games, holmes!action.

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* ContrastingReplacementCharacter: In ''Underground 2'', she takes the role of the game's ExpositionFairy from Samantha from the first ''Underground'' game, and while they're described as being friends, they couldn't be more different. While Samantha was a NiceGirl who helps the player out just because they're friends (to the point ''Underground'' introduces some drama by forcing you to race against her), Rachel on the other hand is an AloofDarkHairedGirl who, while also stating that she's helping the player as a favor to Samantha, more or less becomes the player's boss/manager, handing out the sponsorships they receive.

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* ContrastingReplacementCharacter: In ''Underground 2'', she takes the role of the game's ExpositionFairy from Samantha from the first ''Underground'' game, and while they're described as being friends, they couldn't be more different. While Samantha was a NiceGirl who helps the player out just because they're friends (to the point ''Underground'' introduces some drama by forcing you to race against her), Rachel on the other hand is an AloofDarkHairedGirl who, who mellows out through the game, and while also stating that she's helping the player as a favor to Samantha, she also more or less becomes the player's boss/manager, handing out the sponsorships they receive.



* DefrostingIceQueen: She starts out being pretty aloof and business-focused when she first takes the player under her wing, but as the player progresses through the game she warms up over time to them, ending with her (and Nikki Morris) enthusiastically celebrating after the player defeats Caleb.






* GoodCounterpart: He's basically a much nicer version of TJ from ''Underground'', in that he helps you amicably and without asking for anything in return, whereas TJ constantly belittled the player and asked them to compete in his time trial events.

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* GoodCounterpart: He's basically a much nicer version of TJ from ''Underground'', in that he both are mechanics who help the player through the game, but Tommy helps you amicably and without asking for anything in return, whereas TJ constantly belittled the player and asked them to compete in his time trial events.
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* GracefulLoser: Downplayed. He does return Samantha's car upon losing to the player (compare this to Razor in ''Most Wanted'', who wouldn't have returned the M3 if not for Mia's intervention), but it's implied that he does so very reluctantly, considering that upon doing so he leaves in a rush in his tow truck.

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* GracefulLoser: Downplayed. He does return Samantha's car upon losing to the player (compare this to Razor in ''Most Wanted'', who wouldn't have returned the M3 if not for Mia's intervention), but it's implied that he does so very reluctantly, considering that upon doing so he leaves in a rush in his tow truck.truck with a scowl.
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* CutsceneIncompetence: As long as the player is controlling them behind the wheel, the main character can be the BadassDriver the game describes him to be. In the intro of ''Underground 2'', however, you will see them spectacularly crash their Nissan Skyline and get it totaled.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Aside from the FiveSecondForeshadowing before the very last race, ''Underground'''s very [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=40 intro]] features a clue about Melissa's true nature. The intro shows a purple Mitsubishi Eclipse racing through some streets before doing a RampJump through a drawbridge. While the driver is never clearly shown, some eagle-eyed viewers might notice that there are some shots of the driver featuing items belonging to Melissa (such as her wristband and shoes), and at one point the driver's face [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=66 can be partially seen on a rear view mirror]], and indeed, it appears to be someone with long, blonde hair, just like Melissa. This means that even from the very beginning there were already some hints that Melissa, rather than just some eye candy, is the actual final boss of the game.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Aside from the FiveSecondForeshadowing before the very last race, ''Underground'''s very [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=40 intro]] features a clue about Melissa's true nature. The intro shows a purple Mitsubishi Eclipse racing through some streets before doing a RampJump through a drawbridge. While the driver is never clearly shown, some eagle-eyed viewers might notice that there are some shots of the driver featuing featuring items belonging to Melissa (such as her wristband and shoes), and at one point the driver's face [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=66 can be partially seen on a rear view mirror]], and indeed, it appears to be someone with long, blonde hair, just like Melissa. This means that even from the very beginning there were already some hints that Melissa, rather than just some eye candy, is the actual final boss of the game.
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* CutsceneIncompetence: As long as the player is controlling them behind the wheel, the main character can be the BadassDriver the game describes him to be. In the intro of ''Underground 2'', however, you will see them spectacularly crash their Nissan Skyline and get it totaled.
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* BlankSlate: ''Underground'' establishes that he's new to the street racing scene, and is trying to make a name for themselves, to the point their ATasteOfPower scene is them ''dreaming'' about racing in a fully-modded car. The player is effectively also this in ''Underground 2'', since they move to another city and has to start all over in the street racing scene there.
* CoolCar: In ''Underground'', he drives an white Acura Integra Type R with red accents in the opening race, although it's revealed afterwards that it was AllJustADream. By the beginning of ''Underground 2'', they managed to get themselves a Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34), although it only appears in a cutscene in which it gets totaled. Afterwards, the player is given a metallic-green Nissan 350Z with a carbon-fiber hood and a unique dragon graphic with purple flames, but that is actually Rachel Teller's car that the player eventually has to return to her.

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* BlankSlate: ''Underground'' establishes that he's they're new to the street racing scene, and is trying to make a name for themselves, to the point their ATasteOfPower scene is them ''dreaming'' about racing in a fully-modded car. The player is effectively also this in ''Underground 2'', since they move to another city and has to start all over in the street racing scene there.
* CoolCar: In ''Underground'', he drives they drive an white Acura Integra Type R with red accents in the opening race, although it's revealed afterwards that it was AllJustADream. By the beginning of ''Underground 2'', they managed to get themselves a Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34), although it only appears in a cutscene in which it gets totaled. Afterwards, the player is given a metallic-green Nissan 350Z with a carbon-fiber hood and a unique dragon graphic with purple flames, but that is actually Rachel Teller's car that the player eventually has to return to her.



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* PlayerCharacter: He The player is the character through which you play the game.
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** As part of the Vol 4 update, ''Unbound'' marks the return of the Skyline, which was basically copy-pasted from ''Heat'' which can be obtained via paid [[DownloadableContent DLC]]. However, the anomaly is that the Kenwood decal on the door was removed.

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** As part of the Vol 4 update, ''Unbound'' marks the return of the Skyline, which was basically copy-pasted from ''Heat'' which and it can be obtained via paid [[DownloadableContent DLC]]. However, the anomaly is that the Kenwood decal on the door was removed.
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** Like Eddie's car, ''Unbound's'' Vol 4 update adds her [=350Z=] as part of a paid [[DownloadableContent DLC]].
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* HotPaintJob: Blue flame patterns are fitted on GT King's Skyline.
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* MythologyGag: Triple Dub's vinyl pattern later becomes the car exclusive vinyl for the WRX [=STi=].[[note]]The Subaru WRX [=STi=] in ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0'' is the only non-Blackist car in the lineup.[[/note]]

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* MythologyGag: Triple Dub's vinyl pattern later becomes the car exclusive vinyl for the WRX [=STi=].[=STi=] in ''Most Wanted 5-1-0''.[[note]]The Subaru WRX [=STi=] in ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0'' is the only non-Blackist car in the lineup.[[/note]]



* CoolCar: A [=C5=] [=Z06=] Corvette (which was last seen in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSPeedHotPursuit Hot Pursuit 2]]'' is so cool enough already, it is something you can't find in the main versions of ''Underground''. Doubles as a PimpedOutCar, which includes the race-spec body kit with fixed headlights, pulsated neon and a tuner spoiler.

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* CoolCar: A [=C5=] [=Z06=] Corvette (which was last seen in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSPeedHotPursuit Hot Pursuit 2]]'' 2]]'') is so cool enough already, [[VersionExclusiveContent it is something you can't find in the main versions versions]] of ''Underground''. Doubles as a PimpedOutCar, which includes the race-spec body kit with fixed headlights, pulsated neon and a tuner spoiler.

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* MythologyGag: DJ Wess's vinyl pattern is later used as Kaze's vinyl pattern for her [=C6=] Corvette in the PSP version of ''Most Wanted'', ''Most Wanted 5-1-0'', albeit in blue paint, which [[WearingAFlagOnYourHead resembles the flag]] of the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates.

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* MythologyGag: DJ Wess's vinyl pattern is later used as Kaze's vinyl pattern for her [=C6=] Corvette Wess makes a few mentions in the PSP version of ''Most Wanted'', ''Most Wanted 5-1-0'', 5-1-0''.
** The vinyl vinyl pattern is later used as Kaze's vinyl pattern for her [=C6=] Corvette,
albeit in blue paint, which [[WearingAFlagOnYourHead resembles the flag]] of the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates.UsefulNotes/UnitedStates.
** DJ Wess themselves appear as a [[DemotedToExtra regular opponent]]. Either they're seen in a [=C6=] Corvette or a road-going [=M3=] GTR.
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* BareYourMidriff: Many of Rachel's outfits expose her abdomen.



* BareYourMidriff: Most of her outfits expose her abdomen. Even when she's introduced wearing a racing jacket, the jacket is open, showing her wearing a crop top underneath.
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'''Black Box Era:''' '''''Underground'' (''1'' and ''2'')''' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbon Carbon]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\

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'''Black Box Era:''' '''''Underground'' (''1'' and ''2'')''' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbon Carbon]]'' Carbon]]'' ''([[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonMainVersionCharacters Main Version]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
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* LetsFightLikeGentlemen: She is extremely adamant about never cheating and always racing fair and square; this results in her clash with Caleb and her eventual departure from the Wraiths.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: ''Underground'''s [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=40 intro]] features a purple Mitsubishi Eclipse racing through some streets before doing a RampJump through a drawbridge. While the driver is never clearly shown, some eagle-eyed viewers might notice that there are some shots of the driver featuing items belonging to Melissa (such as her wristband and shoes), and at one point the driver's face [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=66 can be partially seen on a rear view mirror]], and indeed, it appears to be someone with long, blonde hair, just like Melissa, meaning that even from the very beginning there were already some hints that Melissa is more than just some eye candy; namely, that she's the actual final boss of the game.

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* FiveSecondForeshadowing: In ''Underground'', after defeating Eddie, one of the achievements obtained is a new magazine cover featuring Melissa, Eddie's girlfriend. (Complete with the model whose likeness Melissa is based on, Amy Walz,appearing in a live-action photo.) She ends up being the "mysterious" opponent for the next (and the absolute last) story event.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Aside from the FiveSecondForeshadowing before the very last race, ''Underground'''s very [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=40 intro]] features a clue about Melissa's true nature. The intro shows a purple Mitsubishi Eclipse racing through some streets before doing a RampJump through a drawbridge. While the driver is never clearly shown, some eagle-eyed viewers might notice that there are some shots of the driver featuing items belonging to Melissa (such as her wristband and shoes), and at one point the driver's face [[https://youtu.be/sbboXrkZ6S0?t=66 can be partially seen on a rear view mirror]], and indeed, it appears to be someone with long, blonde hair, just like Melissa, meaning Melissa. This means that even from the very beginning there were already some hints that Melissa is more Melissa, rather than just some eye candy; namely, that she's candy, is the actual final boss of the game.
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* {{Itasha}}: Her Honda Civic Si is wrapped in a Franchise/HelloKitty-like kawaii design. When TJ takes the car for himself after the player defeats her, TJ vandalizes the design, like adding crosses over the cat's eyes and a mouthful of ferocious teeth.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Weasel's [[caption-width-right:300:Weasel's Nissan Sentra.]]



Weasel is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].

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Weasel is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including car.[[note]]And the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].lineup.[[/note]]



* AnimalMotif: Averted. While Weasel is a pretty cool name that is named after the animal of the same name, little to no information about Weasel shows any connection to the said animal.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: Weasel's car is unobtainable, though it is possible to customize a stock Nissan Sentra to resemble as the said car.

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* AnimalMotif: Averted. While Weasel is a pretty cool shares their name that is named after with the animal of the same name, they otherwise show little to no information about Weasel shows any connection to the said animal.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: Weasel's car is unobtainable, though it is possible to customize a stock Nissan Sentra to resemble as the said car.



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[[caption-width-right:350:[=Des3000=]'s Ford Focus [=ZX3=].]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:[=Des3000=]'s [[caption-width-right:300:[=Des3000=]'s Ford Focus [=ZX3=].]]



* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: [=Des3000=]'s Ford Focus is painted in black with red window tint. Since street racing is illegal, it counts as one.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: Like Weasel, [=Des3000=]'s car is unobtainable, though it is possible to customize a stock Ford Focus to resemble as the said car.

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* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: [=Des3000=]'s Ford Focus is painted in black with red window tint. Since tint, and is one of the player's rivals. (Plus, street racing is illegal, it counts as one.
being illegal and all that.)
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: Like Weasel, [=Des3000=]'s car is unobtainable, though it is possible to customize a stock Ford Focus to resemble as the said car.






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[[caption-width-right:350:Tank's Dodge Charger R/T.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Tank's [[caption-width-right:300:Tank's Dodge Charger R/T.]]



* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: A Dodge Charger with black paint, red window tint and red neon. Since street racing is illegal, it counts as one.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Tank's choice of car is a classic Dodge Charger, complete with a [[PimpedOutCar body kit, OZ Superturismo wheels and flashy vinyl patterns]].

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* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: A Dodge Charger with black paint, red window tint and red neon. Since neon, and is one of the player's rivals. (Plus, street racing is illegal, it counts as one.
being illegal and all that.)
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Tank's choice of car is a classic Dodge Charger, complete with a [[PimpedOutCar body kit, OZ Superturismo wheels and flashy vinyl patterns]].patterns]], but its sheer raw power makes it no slouch to compete against.



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[[caption-width-right:350:Triple Dub's Subaru WRX [=STi=].]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Triple [[caption-width-right:300:Triple Dub's Subaru WRX [=STi=].]]



Triple Dub is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].

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Triple Dub is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including car.[[note]]And the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].lineup.[[/note]]



* MythologyGag: Triple Dub's vinyl pattern later becomes the car exclusive vinyl for the WRX [=STi=][[note]]The Subaru WRX [=STi=] in ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 is the only non-Blackist car in the lineup.[[/note]].

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* MythologyGag: Triple Dub's vinyl pattern later becomes the car exclusive vinyl for the WRX [=STi=][[note]]The [=STi=].[[note]]The Subaru WRX [=STi=] in ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 5-1-0'' is the only non-Blackist car in the lineup.[[/note]].[[/note]]



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[[caption-width-right:350:DJ Wess's Chevrolet Corvette [=Z06=].]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:DJ [[caption-width-right:300:DJ Wess's Chevrolet Corvette [=Z06=].]]



* CoolCar: A [=C5=] [=Z06=] Corvette (which was last seen in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSPeedHotPursuit Hot Pursuit 2]]'' is so cool enough already, it is something you can't find in the main versions of ''Underground''. Doubles as a PimpedOutCar which included the race-spec body kit with fixed headlights, pulsated neon and a tuner spoiler.

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* CoolCar: A [=C5=] [=Z06=] Corvette (which was last seen in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSPeedHotPursuit Hot Pursuit 2]]'' is so cool enough already, it is something you can't find in the main versions of ''Underground''. Doubles as a PimpedOutCar PimpedOutCar, which included includes the race-spec body kit with fixed headlights, pulsated neon and a tuner spoiler.



* MythologyGag: DJ Wess's vinyl pattern is later used as Kaze's vinyl pattern for her [=C6=] Corvette, albeit in blue paint, which blatantly resembles the flag of the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates.

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* MythologyGag: DJ Wess's vinyl pattern is later used as Kaze's vinyl pattern for her [=C6=] Corvette, Corvette in the PSP version of ''Most Wanted'', ''Most Wanted 5-1-0'', albeit in blue paint, which blatantly [[WearingAFlagOnYourHead resembles the flag flag]] of the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates.



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[[caption-width-right:350:GT King's Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:GT [[caption-width-right:300:GT King's Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R]]



DJ Wess is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].

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DJ Wess is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including car.[[note]]And the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].lineup.[[/note]]



* MythologyGag: The GT King's blue flame pattern (but with different decals) is later used as JV's vinyl pattern for his Ford GT.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: Inverted. The GT King's Skyline is painted cream white with blue flame patterns and a light blue tint and neon which makes it more of White and Blue and Evil All Over. And as mentioned from above, street racing is illegal, so the GT King definitely fits as one.

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* MythologyGag: The GT King's blue flame pattern (but with different decals) is later used as JV's vinyl pattern for his Ford GT.
GT in the PSP version of ''Most Wanted'', ''Most Wanted 5-1-0''.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: Inverted. The GT King's Skyline is painted cream white with blue flame patterns and a light blue tint and neon neon, which makes it more of White and Blue and Evil All Over. And GT King one of the final bosses of the game, plus as mentioned from above, street racing is illegal, so the GT King they definitely fits fit as one.
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[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Click here to see live-action Melissa in one of the game's magazine covers]]https://static.cover obtained after defeating Eddie.]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsu1_melissa_live_action.png[[/labelnote]]]]

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The boss of the Novice series.\\\

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The boss of the Novice series.series who drives a white Nissan Sentra with red side stripes.\\\



The boss of the Novice series.\\\

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The boss of the Novice series.series who drives a black first-gen Ford Focus with a Toyo Tires-themed skidmark pattern.\\\



The boss of the Pro series.\\\
Tank is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].

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The boss of the Pro series.series who drives a black classic Dodge Charger R/T with red and grey tribal patterns.\\\
Tank is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].a Japanese car.



The boss of the Pro series.\\\
Triple Dub is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.

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The boss of the Pro series.series who drives a silver Subaru Impreza with blue and grey streaks and a turbocharger sticker.\\\
Triple Dub is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].



The boss of the Pro series.\\\
Triple Dub is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.

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[[caption-width-right:350:DJ Wess's Chevrolet Corvette [=Z06=].]]
!!!'''Car:''' Chevrolet Corvette [=Z06=] ([=C5=])
The boss of the Pro series.Master series who drives a black [=C5=] Corvette [=Z06=] with red stipes, an elaborate star pattern and an eagle decal.\\\
Triple Dub DJ Wess is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.car.
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* AnimalMotif: Uses an elaborate American bald eagle vinyl pattern on their Corvette.
* CoolCar: A [=C5=] [=Z06=] Corvette (which was last seen in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSPeedHotPursuit Hot Pursuit 2]]'' is so cool enough already, it is something you can't find in the main versions of ''Underground''. Doubles as a PimpedOutCar which included the race-spec body kit with fixed headlights, pulsated neon and a tuner spoiler.
* FinalBoss: One of the two final bosses of the game alongside GT King, depending on which car you drive.
* MythologyGag: DJ Wess's vinyl pattern is later used as Kaze's vinyl pattern for her [=C6=] Corvette, albeit in blue paint, which blatantly resembles the flag of the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates.


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[[folder:GT King]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsur_gt_king.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:GT King's Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R]]
!!!'''Car:''' Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34)
The boss of the Master series who drives a white Nissan R34 Skyline with blue flame patterns.\\\
DJ Wess is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].
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* TheAce: They're called '''GT King''' for a reason.
* CoolCar: The [=R34=] Skyline, which is one of the best cars in the line up.
* FinalBoss: One of the two final bosses of the game alongside DJ Wess, depending on which car you drive.
* MythologyGag: The GT King's blue flame pattern (but with different decals) is later used as JV's vinyl pattern for his Ford GT.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: Inverted. The GT King's Skyline is painted cream white with blue flame patterns and a light blue tint and neon which makes it more of White and Blue and Evil All Over. And as mentioned from above, street racing is illegal, so the GT King definitely fits as one.
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!''Need for Speed: Underground Rivals''
[[folder:Weasel]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Weasel's Nissan Sentra.]]
!!!'''Car:''' Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
The boss of the Novice series.\\\
Weasel is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].
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* AnimalMotif: Averted. While Weasel is a pretty cool name that is named after the animal of the same name, little to no information about Weasel shows any connection to the said animal.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: Weasel's car is unobtainable, though it is possible to customize a stock Nissan Sentra to resemble as the said car.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Drives a sporty trimmed Nissan Sentra with very simple modifications.
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[[folder:[=Des3000=]]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsur_des3000_9.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:[=Des3000=]'s Ford Focus [=ZX3=].]]
!!!'''Car:''' Ford Focus [=ZX3=] (Gen. 1)
The boss of the Novice series.\\\
[=Des3000=] is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.
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* AerithAndBob: Among bosses with an cool name to go with their ride, [=Des3000=] is the only boss whose name that combines letters and numbers in one word, which sounds more like a username.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: [=Des3000=]'s Ford Focus is painted in black with red window tint. Since street racing is illegal, it counts as one.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: Like Weasel, [=Des3000=]'s car is unobtainable, though it is possible to customize a stock Ford Focus to resemble as the said car.
[[/folder]]


[[folder:Tank]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsur_tank.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Tank's Dodge Charger R/T.]]
!!!'''Car:''' Dodge Charger R/T (1969)
The boss of the Pro series.\\\
Tank is only seen when you drive an American car[[note]]Including the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L, which is the only European car in the lineup[[/note]].
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* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: A Dodge Charger with black paint, red window tint and red neon. Since street racing is illegal, it counts as one.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Tank's choice of car is a classic Dodge Charger, complete with a [[PimpedOutCar body kit, OZ Superturismo wheels and flashy vinyl patterns]].
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[[folder:Triple Dub]]
!!!'''Car:''' Subaru Impreza WRX [=STi=] (GDB-D)
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsur_triple_dub.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Triple Dub's Subaru WRX [=STi=].]]
The boss of the Pro series.\\\
Triple Dub is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.
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* MythologyGag: Triple Dub's vinyl pattern later becomes the car exclusive vinyl for the WRX [=STi=][[note]]The Subaru WRX [=STi=] in ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 is the only non-Blackist car in the lineup.[[/note]].
[[/folder]]

[[folder:DJ Wess]]
The boss of the Pro series.\\\
Triple Dub is only seen when you drive a Japanese car.
[[/folder]]

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