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* [[In the Hood]]: His primary and secondary attires in ''III'' and ''IV'', respectively.
* [[In the Hood]]: His primary and secondary attires in ''III'' and ''IV'', respectively.
* [[Master of Illusion]]: In ''IV'', his encounters with Siegfried, Kilik, and Algol has Zasalamel create illusory copies of people dear to those characters (Siegfried's father Frederick, Kilik's adoptive sister Xianglian, and Algol's son Arcturus) just to spite them for no reason.
* [[Master of Illusion]]: In ''IV'', his encounters with Siegfried, Kilik, and Algol has Zasalamel create illusory copies of people dear to those characters (Siegfried's father Frederick, Kilik's adoptive sister Xianglian, and Algol's son Arcturus) just to spite them for no reason.
* [[Useful Notes/The Middle East|The Middle East]]: It's likely he may originally be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylonia Babylonian,] judging by the names of his attacks being named after figures of Babylonian myth and legend: Ereshkigal, Nergal, Shamash, Tiamat, etc. This also fits with him originally being a member of Algol's cult, who is himself inspired by the hero king Gilgamesh, and therefore likely originates from the pre-Babylonian (occupying the same region) ''Sumerian'' civilization.
* [[Useful Notes/The Middle East|The Middle East]]: It's likely he may originally be [[wikipedia:Babylonia|Babylonian,]] judging by the names of his attacks being named after figures of Babylonian myth and legend: Ereshkigal, Nergal, Shamash, Tiamat, etc. This also fits with him originally being a member of Algol's cult, who is himself inspired by the hero king Gilgamesh, and therefore likely originates from the pre-Babylonian (occupying the same region) ''Sumerian'' civilization.
* [[One-Winged Angel]]: Undergoes one in ''III'', becoming Abyss, although ''IV'' [[Retcon|retconned]] it out of existence.
* [[One-Winged Angel]]: Undergoes one in ''III'', becoming Abyss, although ''IV'' [[Retcon|retconned]] it out of existence.
* [[Resurrective Immortality]]: Zasalamel masterminded the events of III for the express purpose of [[Who Wants to Live Forever?|curing]] himself of this.
* [[Resurrective Immortality]]: Zasalamel masterminded the events of III for the express purpose of [[Who Wants to Live Forever?|curing]] himself of this.
* [[Scary Black Man]]
* [[Scary Black Man]]
* [[Sharp Dressed Man]]: As seen in his ''IV'' ending. That is one classy cat.
* [[Sharp-Dressed Man]]: As seen in his ''IV'' ending. That is one classy cat.
* [[Sinister Scythe]]
* [[Sinister Scythe]]
* [[Twenty Minutes Into the Future]]: His ending in ''Soulcalibur IV'', in which he achieves true [[Immortality]]. 400 years from the events of the game, he is seen in New York City, now [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money|a man of great importance]] ([[Authority Equals Asskicking|possibly the President]]), looking at how much the world has changed and giving a nice little monologue before he boards a helicopter for an important meeting.
* [[Twenty Minutes Into the Future]]: His ending in ''Soulcalibur IV'', in which he achieves true [[Immortality]]. 400 years from the events of the game, he is seen in New York City, now [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money|a man of great importance]] ([[Authority Equals Asskicking|possibly the President]]), looking at how much the world has changed and giving a nice little monologue before he boards a helicopter for an important meeting.
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* [[Cargo Ship]]: In-universe. She's in love with Soul Edge, the sword itself, not the sword's current body/host. This is made clear when she {{spoiler|let Z.W.E.I. kill the current host of the sword, "''Graf Dumas''." She then let Pyrrha dispose of Z.W.E.I. and starts talking to the sword like a long-lost lover.}}
* [[Cargo Ship]]: In-universe. She's in love with Soul Edge, the sword itself, not the sword's current body/host. This is made clear when she {{spoiler|let Z.W.E.I. kill the current host of the sword, "''Graf Dumas''." She then let Pyrrha dispose of Z.W.E.I. and starts talking to the sword like a long-lost lover.}}
* [[Circus of Fear]]: As seen in her costumes and highly acrobatic movements.
* [[Circus of Fear]]: As seen in her costumes and highly acrobatic movements.
* [[Cirque Du Soleil]]: Her look and [[Shout Out|possible design inspiration]]. One of their shows (''Alegria'') featured the brilliant [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXmzMvSXZ0 Elena Lev,] a young hula-hoop/acrobat artiste, dressed all in green, who has a ''definite'' Tira vibe.
* [[Cirque Du Soleil]]: Her look and [[Shout-Out|possible design inspiration]]. One of their shows (''Alegria'') featured the brilliant [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXmzMvSXZ0 Elena Lev,] a young hula-hoop/acrobat artiste, dressed all in green, who has a ''definite'' Tira vibe.
* [[Combat Stilettos]]: In ''V''.
* [[Combat Stilettos]]: In ''V''.
* [[Continuity Nod]]: Her main outfit in ''V'' seems to draw inspiration from her main outfit in ''III'' and especially her alternate ''IV'' one.
* [[Continuity Nod]]: Her main outfit in ''V'' seems to draw inspiration from her main outfit in ''III'' and especially her alternate ''IV'' one.
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** Plus unlike [[The Starscream|Astaroth]], [[Heel Face Turn|Ivy]], [[Unwitting Pawn|Voldo]], and [[Token Good Teammate|Sophitia]], Tira is genuinely and completely loyal to him.
** Plus unlike [[The Starscream|Astaroth]], [[Heel Face Turn|Ivy]], [[Unwitting Pawn|Voldo]], and [[Token Good Teammate|Sophitia]], Tira is genuinely and completely loyal to him.
** {{spoiler|At least until ''SCV''.}}
** {{spoiler|At least until ''SCV''.}}
* [[Early Bird Cameo]]: Not Tira herself, but her raven (no pun intended) was the same one seen in the intro to ''II'' handing out pieces of Soul Edge to various warriors.
* [[Early-Bird Cameo]]: Not Tira herself, but her raven (no pun intended) was the same one seen in the intro to ''II'' handing out pieces of Soul Edge to various warriors.
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]: In ''IV''. Before that, she had [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair|green hair]] by default.
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]: In ''IV''. Before that, she had [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair|green hair]] by default.
* [[Expy]]: Possibly of [[Death Note (Manga)|Misa Amane]] [[Composite Character|and]]/or [[Batman: The Animated Series (Animation)|Harley Quinn]].
* [[Expy]]: Possibly of [[Death Note (Manga)|Misa Amane]] [[Composite Character|and]]/or [[Batman: The Animated Series (Animation)|Harley Quinn]].
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* [[Hair Decorations|Fancy Hair Decorations]]: Her hair is gathered high on top of her head in an elaborate coiffure and held in place with various combs and ornamental pins in a Geisha/Oiran style.
* [[Hair Decorations|Fancy Hair Decorations]]: Her hair is gathered high on top of her head in an elaborate coiffure and held in place with various combs and ornamental pins in a Geisha/Oiran style.
* [[Femme Fatale]]
* [[Femme Fatale]]
* [[Geisha]]: Her design basis, although she is more reminiscent of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oiran Oiran,] a type of high-ranking Japanese courtesan distinguished from geisha by their more elaborate kimono and hair decorations, front-tying ''obi'', and higher status.
* [[Geisha]]: Her design basis, although she is more reminiscent of an [[wikipedia:Oiran|Oiran,]] a type of high-ranking Japanese courtesan distinguished from geisha by their more elaborate kimono and hair decorations, front-tying ''obi'', and higher status.
* [[Gorgeous Period Dress]]: Her player 2 outfit in IV, often dubbed her [[Mary Poppins]] outfit by the fanbase.
* [[Gorgeous Period Dress]]: Her player 2 outfit in IV, often dubbed her [[Mary Poppins]] outfit by the fanbase.
* [[Hidden Weapons]]
* [[Hidden Weapons]]
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* [[Revenge Before Reason]]: Setsuka vows to take revenge upon the man that defeated her master in a duel, which accidentally gave him an infection that killed him. Despite the fact that his dying words were that the swordsman was a good and honorable man, and that she should not hold a grudge against him.
* [[Revenge Before Reason]]: Setsuka vows to take revenge upon the man that defeated her master in a duel, which accidentally gave him an infection that killed him. Despite the fact that his dying words were that the swordsman was a good and honorable man, and that she should not hold a grudge against him.
* [[Satellite Character]]: Becomes apparent instantly. Also, see "[[Stand Alone Episode]]."
* [[Satellite Character]]: Becomes apparent instantly. Also, see "[[Stand Alone Episode]]."
* [[Shout Out]]: To ''[[Lady Snowblood (Manga)|Lady Snowblood]]'' and ''[[Kill Bill]]''.
* [[Shout-Out]]: To ''[[Lady Snowblood (Manga)|Lady Snowblood]]'' and ''[[Kill Bill]]''.
* [[Stand Alone Episode]]: Her story. Unlike the other characters in the series, who are all connected to or effected by Soul Edge or Soul Calibur in some way, Setsuka's storyline has ''nothing'' to do with the legendary swords or their power and is ''purely'' concerned with her attempting to kill Mitsurugi. She is not accompanied by any other characters in ''SCIV'''s Story Mode and this must be completed using her alone.
* [[Stand Alone Episode]]: Her story. Unlike the other characters in the series, who are all connected to or effected by Soul Edge or Soul Calibur in some way, Setsuka's storyline has ''nothing'' to do with the legendary swords or their power and is ''purely'' concerned with her attempting to kill Mitsurugi. She is not accompanied by any other characters in ''SCIV'''s Story Mode and this must be completed using her alone.
** Exemplified in her ending in ''SCIII'', in which she's the only character to completely ignore Soul Edge after beating Abyss.
** Exemplified in her ending in ''SCIII'', in which she's the only character to completely ignore Soul Edge after beating Abyss.
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* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Age Inappropriate Dress]]: In both senses, as the trope picture points out.
* [[Age-Inappropriate Dress]]: In both senses, as the trope picture points out.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: Goes from a background character who makes a cameo in the intro to ''II'' to a bonus character in ''III'' to a full-fledged memeber of the roster in ''III: Arcade Edition'' and ''IV''.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: Goes from a background character who makes a cameo in the intro to ''II'' to a bonus character in ''III'' to a full-fledged memeber of the roster in ''III: Arcade Edition'' and ''IV''.
* [[Early Bird Cameo]]: She makes a short cameo in the opening movie of ''II'', before becoming a playable character in ''III''.
* [[Early-Bird Cameo]]: She makes a short cameo in the opening movie of ''II'', before becoming a playable character in ''III''.
* [[Elegant Gothic Lolita]]
* [[Elegant Gothic Lolita]]
* [[Emotionless Girl]]: Subverted due to the fact that it's just a [[Jerkass Facade]].
* [[Emotionless Girl]]: Subverted due to the fact that it's just a [[Jerkass Facade]].
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]
* [[Impossibly Low Neckline]]
* [[Impossibly Low Neckline]]
* [[He Went That Way]]: How Raphael met her in the first place, as well as what endeared her to him and caused him to adopt her.
* [[He Went That Way!]]: How Raphael met her in the first place, as well as what endeared her to him and caused him to adopt her.
* [[Hot Chick With a Sword]]
* [[Hot Chick With a Sword]]
* [[Kicking Ass in All Her Finery]]
* [[Kicking Ass in All Her Finery]]
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* [[Meaningful Name]]: Amy, coming from the old french Aimée, means "beloved." This is played up with the mission you need to complete to unlock her in ''SCIII'', named Beloved.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Amy, coming from the old french Aimée, means "beloved." This is played up with the mission you need to complete to unlock her in ''SCIII'', named Beloved.
* [[Mega Twintails]]
* [[Mega Twintails]]
* [[Mini Dress of Power]]
* [[Mini-Dress of Power]]
* [[Morality Pet]]: For Raphael.
* [[Morality Pet]]: For Raphael.
* [[Nietzsche Wannabe]]: Many of her winquotes in ''IV''.
* [[Nietzsche Wannabe]]: Many of her winquotes in ''IV''.
* [[Pokémon Speak]]: In ''III''.
* [[Pokémon-Speak]]: In ''III''.
* [[Pretty in Mink]]: Her outfit in the 4th game.
* [[Pretty in Mink]]: Her outfit in the 4th game.
* [[Princess Curls]]
* [[Princess Curls]]
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