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** Ivanka was given [[Hair of Gold]] in a re-design. |
** Ivanka was given [[Hair of Gold]] in a re-design. |
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* [[Animesque]]: The character artwork is done this way by SpyHunter, an American. |
* [[Animesque]]: The character artwork is done this way by SpyHunter, an American. |
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* [[Arabian Nights Days]]: The Altair base evokes this trope. However, although it is based in Iran (as was the real [[ |
* [[Arabian Nights Days]]: The Altair base evokes this trope. However, although it is based in Iran (as was the real [[Arabian Nights]], bonus!), the base is under control of the Soviet Union and a [[Renegade Russian]] third party... |
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* [[Author Appeal]]: How else do you explain the contortion scenes in Episode III? |
* [[Author Appeal]]: How else do you explain the contortion scenes in Episode III? |
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** Or the Psychics. Or the spies. Or almost everything about it. [[Doing It for |
** Or the Psychics. Or the spies. Or almost everything about it. [[Doing It for the Art|But isn't that the point?]] |
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* [[Bishounen]]: Boris Rubanenko, Daisuke Midori, and Nikolai Kitano, to name a few. |
* [[Bishounen]]: Boris Rubanenko, Daisuke Midori, and Nikolai Kitano, to name a few. |
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** Alec Langley could fit into this, but it's a bit of a stretch because [[Evil Is Sexy]]. |
** Alec Langley could fit into this, but it's a bit of a stretch because [[Evil Is Sexy]]. |
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* [[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: Boris takes over Khina's mind from afar to have her assassinate Elodie. {{spoiler|She fails.}} |
* [[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: Boris takes over Khina's mind from afar to have her assassinate Elodie. {{spoiler|She fails.}} |
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* [[Brother-Sister Team]]: Subverted - Ivanka is working against her brother Boris. |
* [[Brother-Sister Team]]: Subverted - Ivanka is working against her brother Boris. |
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* [[Calling Your Attacks]]: Psychics do this sometimes, often in their native language. For example, the call for Boris's Blood Rose attack is "''Krov' roza''", [[Bilingual Bonus|which in fact is Russian for]] [[Exactly What It Says |
* [[Calling Your Attacks]]: Psychics do this sometimes, often in their native language. For example, the call for Boris's Blood Rose attack is "''Krov' roza''", [[Bilingual Bonus|which in fact is Russian for]] [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|its own name]]. |
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** And, of course, Michiru and Daisuke [[Gratuitous Japanese|call out their Ninjutsu attacks in Japanese,]] ''[[Naruto]]''-style. |
** And, of course, Michiru and Daisuke [[Gratuitous Japanese|call out their Ninjutsu attacks in Japanese,]] ''[[Naruto]]''-style. |
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* [[Camp Gay]]: Nikolai and Claude, although they're only bisexual. |
* [[Camp Gay]]: Nikolai and Claude, although they're only bisexual. |
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** [[Gay Paree]]: Elodie lives in Marseille, on the southern Mediterranean coast of France, and has only been to Paris for a circus festival. |
** [[Gay Paree]]: Elodie lives in Marseille, on the southern Mediterranean coast of France, and has only been to Paris for a circus festival. |
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** [[Glorious Mother Russia]]: Boris and Nikolai call each other "comrade" ("Comrade Alec" is becoming something of a [[Catch Phrase]] for the former) and have ties to the Red Army / KGB, but that's about it. |
** [[Glorious Mother Russia]]: Boris and Nikolai call each other "comrade" ("Comrade Alec" is becoming something of a [[Catch Phrase]] for the former) and have ties to the Red Army / KGB, but that's about it. |
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** [[Olive Garden]]: Fiona Marino (who is not scheduled to appear in the story until Episode V) lives in an uncommonly used part of Italy: the Isle of Capri. And unlike what this trope would have you believe, [[Heroes Want Redheads|she is a redhead]] (but then again, [[Thunderball |
** [[Olive Garden]]: Fiona Marino (who is not scheduled to appear in the story until Episode V) lives in an uncommonly used part of Italy: the Isle of Capri. And unlike what this trope would have you believe, [[Heroes Want Redheads|she is a redhead]] (but then again, [[Thunderball|so was another famous Fiona...]]). |
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** [[Oktoberfest]]: West Germany, as depicted in Episode I, looks and feels remarkably similar to any old Western-world place. As is the disco scene (this is [[The Seventies]], after all). Of course, Ivanka and Boris defected here from the Soviet Union. |
** [[Oktoberfest]]: West Germany, as depicted in Episode I, looks and feels remarkably similar to any old Western-world place. As is the disco scene (this is [[The Seventies]], after all). Of course, Ivanka and Boris defected here from the Soviet Union. |
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** [[Qurac]]: The [[ |
** [[Qurac]]: The [[Arabian Nights]] flavor of this trope is represented a little bit. Khina's backstory had her robbing from the bazaars of her hometown in Iran (before and during the 1978-79 revolution, although this is rarely if at all brought up) for sustenance. |
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*** Also, the Altair base, although it is technically under the control of the Soviet Union / Omega Order. |
*** Also, the Altair base, although it is technically under the control of the Soviet Union / Omega Order. |
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*** Bonus points since the actual [[ |
*** Bonus points since the actual [[Arabian Nights]] took place in Persia (present-day Iran). |
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** [[Tokyo Is the Center of |
** [[Tokyo Is the Center of the Universe]]: Episode II takes place in cities including Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto - but not Tokyo. Also [[Subverted]]: Alec and {{spoiler|Ivanka}} do try to travel to Tokyo on their honeymoon, but only make it about halfway before deciding to fight the [[Big Bad]] once and for all. |
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*** Also, Nikolai was born and raised in rural Hokkaido before defecting to Russia. |
*** Also, Nikolai was born and raised in rural Hokkaido before defecting to Russia. |
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* [[Hot Scientist]]: Wendy Blume. |
* [[Hot Scientist]]: Wendy Blume. |
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* [[Identical Grandson|Identical Son]]: Alec and Jake were so similar at first, but this was changed when Jake was given a little beard. |
* [[Identical Grandson|Identical Son]]: Alec and Jake were so similar at first, but this was changed when Jake was given a little beard. |
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* [[Intercontinuity Crossover]]: SpyHunter's crossover fanfics with [[Totally Spies]]. Contains copious amounts of [[Take That]]. |
* [[Intercontinuity Crossover]]: SpyHunter's crossover fanfics with [[Totally Spies]]. Contains copious amounts of [[Take That]]. |
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* [[It Is Pronounced Tro |
* [[It Is Pronounced "Tro-PAY"]]: A recent bonus chapter featured Alec having difficulty pronouncing Khina's name. |
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** For those unfamiliar with Persian / Arabic, "Kh" is a glottal sound, like the "Ch" in German or Hebrew, or the "J" in Spanish. It is not (commonly) found in English... [[Lampshade Hanging|Or French... Or Japanese.]] |
** For those unfamiliar with Persian / Arabic, "Kh" is a glottal sound, like the "Ch" in German or Hebrew, or the "J" in Spanish. It is not (commonly) found in English... [[Lampshade Hanging|Or French... Or Japanese.]] |
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* [[Katanas Are Just Better]]: Especially when it's the detonator for a bunch of exploding throwing stars. |
* [[Katanas Are Just Better]]: Especially when it's the detonator for a bunch of exploding throwing stars. |
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* [[Karaoke Box]] |
* [[Karaoke Box]] |
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* [[Magic |
* [[Magic a Is Magic A]]: The details of Psychic magic have yet to be explained. |
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* [[Marshmallow Hell]]: Happens to Alec by Khina in the Episode I Bonus chapter. |
* [[Marshmallow Hell]]: Happens to Alec by Khina in the Episode I Bonus chapter. |
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* [[Meganekko]]: Wendy Blume. |
* [[Meganekko]]: Wendy Blume. |
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* [[No Celebrities Were Harmed]]: Artemis Gilliam is an [[Expy]] of [[American Idol|Simon Cowell]]. He even judges a karaoke contest at one point. |
* [[No Celebrities Were Harmed]]: Artemis Gilliam is an [[Expy]] of [[American Idol|Simon Cowell]]. He even judges a karaoke contest at one point. |
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* [[No One Could Survive That]]: {{spoiler|Boris being pinned down by a truck and riddled with a full clip of AK bullets. Yet being a Psychic, he survived the whole thing.}} |
* [[No One Could Survive That]]: {{spoiler|Boris being pinned down by a truck and riddled with a full clip of AK bullets. Yet being a Psychic, he survived the whole thing.}} |
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* [[Not Distracted |
* [[Not Distracted by the Sexy]]: Alec refuses to fall for Michiru. {{spoiler|Although, they eventually try to make love, but are rudely interrupted by Daisuke.}} |
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** Or Khina during their first encounter(s). |
** Or Khina during their first encounter(s). |
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* [[Paid Harem]]: The Altair base. And on a small scale, Gabriel Garnett. |
* [[Paid Harem]]: The Altair base. And on a small scale, Gabriel Garnett. |
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* [[Psychic Powers]]: Many of the villains - and some of the allies - are Psychics, and demonstrate all manner of powers. |
* [[Psychic Powers]]: Many of the villains - and some of the allies - are Psychics, and demonstrate all manner of powers. |
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** Even [[Ninja|ninjas]] are Psychics, in a sense. Alec makes the connection that "''ninjutsu'' is probably some variation on the whole psychic philosophy". |
** Even [[Ninja|ninjas]] are Psychics, in a sense. Alec makes the connection that "''ninjutsu'' is probably some variation on the whole psychic philosophy". |
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* [[Rape |
* [[Rape as Backstory]]: What happens to {{spoiler|Ivanka while she was kidnapped during Episode II.}} |
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* [[Recycled in Space]]: It's [[James Bond]]... with [[Psychic Powers|Psychics]]. |
* [[Recycled in Space]]: It's [[James Bond]]... with [[Psychic Powers|Psychics]]. |
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** The plot for Episode II also draws many comparisons to [[ |
** The plot for Episode II also draws many comparisons to [[You Only Live Twice]]. |
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* [[Redhead in Green]]: [[Inverted]] by Aika Akagi, who has [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair|green hair]] and a red [[Spy Catsuit]]. |
* [[Redhead in Green]]: [[Inverted]] by Aika Akagi, who has [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair|green hair]] and a red [[Spy Catsuit]]. |
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* [[Renegade Russian]]: Boris Rubanenko. Officially, he pledges alleigance to the Soviet Union. {{spoiler|However, in Episode I he plans to nuke the West AND East indiscriminately, so that both sides will be weak enough for a Psychic takeover.}} |
* [[Renegade Russian]]: Boris Rubanenko. Officially, he pledges alleigance to the Soviet Union. {{spoiler|However, in Episode I he plans to nuke the West AND East indiscriminately, so that both sides will be weak enough for a Psychic takeover.}} |
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** {{spoiler|Turns out it ''was'' senseless after all. You can imagine Alec's surprise when he saw Boris alive two years later.}} |
** {{spoiler|Turns out it ''was'' senseless after all. You can imagine Alec's surprise when he saw Boris alive two years later.}} |
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* [[Shameless Self Promotion]]: [[Tropers/Spy Hunter 29|the author himself started this page]]. |
* [[Shameless Self Promotion]]: [[Tropers/Spy Hunter 29|the author himself started this page]]. |
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* [[Spell My Name |
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: Elodie Duchamp's first name was originally written without the accent mark. However, after the author did some research and learned that there is a French name with the accent mark but not without, it has been [[Retcon|retconned]] as such. The only reason it's not written like that on [[This Very Wiki]] is because the accented 'E' gets corrupted to 'É'. |
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* [[Spy Fiction]]: Martini, more so in Episode III than the first two. [[Psychic Powers|With eye of newt.]] |
* [[Spy Fiction]]: Martini, more so in Episode III than the first two. [[Psychic Powers|With eye of newt.]] |
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* [[Suck My Rose]]: Boris's 'Blood Rose' attack. Which involves killing the victim ''by teleporting it into his/her heart''. |
* [[Suck My Rose]]: Boris's 'Blood Rose' attack. Which involves killing the victim ''by teleporting it into his/her heart''. |