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* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Mom]]: As of ''SCV'', she is 35 years old and a mother to two young children.
* [[Action Mom]]: As of ''SCV'', she is 35 years old and a mother to two young children.
** [[Hot Mom]]
** [[Hot Mom]]
* [[Animal Motifs]]: As seen on her armor, which incorporates [[Big Badass Wolf|wolves]] in ''SCIV'', and [[Our Gryphons Are Different|griffons]] in ''SCV''.
* [[Animal Motifs]]: As seen on her armor, which incorporates [[Big Badass Wolf|wolves]] in ''SCIV'', and [[Our Gryphons Are Different|griffons]] in ''SCV''.
* [[Badass Princess]]
* [[Badass Princess]]
* [[Beauty Mark]]: Just to the left of her mouth.
* [[Beauty Mark]]: Just to the left of her mouth.
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{{quote|"Stand down! Do you know who I am?"}}
{{quote|"Stand down! Do you know who I am?"}}
* [[Gorgeous Period Dress]]: Her [http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091219010023/soulcalibur/images/2/2a/HilSC4art3.jpg alternate costume] in ''SCIV'', with its [[Battle Ballgown|ruff and "leg of mutton" sleeves]], is a comparatively realistic look for a European noblewoman during the late Elizabethan era, when the series is set.
* [[Gorgeous Period Dress]]: Her [http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091219010023/soulcalibur/images/2/2a/HilSC4art3.jpg alternate costume] in ''SCIV'', with its [[Battle Ballgown|ruff and "leg of mutton" sleeves]], is a comparatively realistic look for a European noblewoman during the late Elizabethan era, when the series is set.
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: So, when exactly did [[Blaz Blue|Tsubaki Yayoi]] become a European princess?
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: So, when exactly did [[BlazBlue|Tsubaki Yayoi]] become a European princess?
* [[Fire-Forged Friends]]: With Siegfried, apparently. In ''IV'', the man wanted nothing to do with her. Come ''V'', they're "sworn allies" and traveling companions, their forces banding together to stave off Nightmare's hellish influence on Europe.
* [[Fire-Forged Friends]]: With Siegfried, apparently. In ''IV'', the man wanted nothing to do with her. Come ''V'', they're "sworn allies" and traveling companions, their forces banding together to stave off Nightmare's hellish influence on Europe.
* [[Jeanne D'Archetype]]: She's the ''Soul'' series' very own version.
* [[Jeanne D'Archetype]]: She's the ''Soul'' series' very own version.
* [[Knight in Shining Armour|Lady In Shining Armour]]
* [[Knight in Shining Armour|Lady In Shining Armour]]
* [[Lady of War]]: She even ''[[Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy|curtsies]]'' before a battle in ''V''.
* [[Lady of War]]: She even ''[[Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy|curtsies]]'' before a battle in ''V''.
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* [[Nice Hat]]: Her 2P attire in ''V''. She looks like a female [[The Three Musketeers (novel)|musketeer]].
* [[Nice Hat]]: Her 2P attire in ''V''. She looks like a female [[The Three Musketeers (novel)|musketeer]].
* [[Patriotic Fervor]]: "Fall before the flag of Wolfkrone!"
* [[Patriotic Fervor]]: "Fall before the flag of Wolfkrone!"
* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: Averted. She wears red under her armor and her alternate oufit is a blue dress. That doesn't stop the player from altering either outfit to be (or giving her a whole new one that is) pink however.
* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: Averted. She wears red under her armor and her alternate oufit is a blue dress. That doesn't stop the player from altering either outfit to be (or giving her a whole new one that is) pink however.
* [[Princesses Rule]]: A [[Justified Trope]] example.
* [[Princesses Rule]]: A [[Justified Trope]] example.
* [[Redheaded Hero]]ine
* [[Redheaded Hero]]ine
* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: She personally leads her kingdom's army into battle to fight Nighmare between ''SCIII'' and ''SCIV'' and and seeks out Sigfried to try and aid him in destroying Nightmare.
* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: She personally leads her kingdom's army into battle to fight Nighmare between ''SCIII'' and ''SCIV'' and and seeks out Sigfried to try and aid him in destroying Nightmare.
* [[Ship Sinking]]: The only thing we know about the father of her children is that it's ''not'' Siegfried.
* [[Ship Sinking]]: The only thing we know about the father of her children is that it's ''not'' Siegfried.
* [[The Stoic]]: Oh so ''very'' much.
* [[The Stoic]]: Oh so ''very'' much.
* [[Stripperiffic]]: Averted, she wears a full suit of armor and a helmet. Considering the rest of the series' [[Fan Service|female cast]], one could call it subverted. However, this doesn't keep the players from being able to put her in one via Character Creation mode.
* [[Stripperiffic]]: Averted, she wears a full suit of armor and a helmet. Considering the rest of the series' [[Fan Service|female cast]], one could call it subverted. However, this doesn't keep the players from being able to put her in one via Character Creation mode.
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* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: Taking the throne at a young age due to her father's insanity, Hilde didn't get to experience a normal childhood, having to act like an adult and become strong both physically and emotionally to protect and guide her kingdom, as well as repel Nightmare's forces. It's telling when 35-year-old Hilde is virtually indistinguishable from her 18-year-old self.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: Taking the throne at a young age due to her father's insanity, Hilde didn't get to experience a normal childhood, having to act like an adult and become strong both physically and emotionally to protect and guide her kingdom, as well as repel Nightmare's forces. It's telling when 35-year-old Hilde is virtually indistinguishable from her 18-year-old self.
* [[Yodel Land]]: She hails from the [[Fictional Country]] Wolfkrone Kingdom, apparently located somewhere within the German-speaking region of the Holy Roman Empire, which comes complete with a giant rotating cuckoo-clock as a fighting arena.
* [[Yodel Land]]: She hails from the [[Fictional Country]] Wolfkrone Kingdom, apparently located somewhere within the German-speaking region of the Holy Roman Empire, which comes complete with a giant rotating cuckoo-clock as a fighting arena.
** [[Micro Monarchy]]: It's clear from the ''New Legends of Project Soul'' sourcebook's world map page that the Wolfkrone Kingdom is approximately located between Switzerland and Germany.
** [[Micro Monarchy]]: It's clear from the ''New Legends of Project Soul'' sourcebook's world map page that the Wolfkrone Kingdom is approximately located between Switzerland and Germany.
** [[Advanced Ancient Acropolis]]: It's the late 16th century. The Wolfkrone Monument stage is a ''carousel'' complete with animatronic musicians.
** [[Advanced Ancient Acropolis]]: It's the late 16th century. The Wolfkrone Monument stage is a ''carousel'' complete with animatronic musicians.


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{{quote|Voiced By: [[Joji Nakata]] (Japanese), [[Jamieson Price]] (English)}}
{{quote|Voiced By: [[Joji Nakata]] (Japanese), [[Jamieson Price]] (English)}}


The boss of ''Soulcalibur IV''. Algol was a hero who got hold of Soul Edge and build a kingdom, becoming a beloved ruler. His son became jealous of his power and stole Soul Edge, becoming a berserk monster who ended up being killed by Algol himself.
The boss of ''Soulcalibur IV''. Algol was a hero who got hold of Soul Edge and build a kingdom, becoming a beloved ruler. His son became jealous of his power and stole Soul Edge, becoming a berserk monster who ended up being killed by Algol himself.


After, he started working on creating a blade that could counteract Soul Edge. This "spirit sword" would eventually become Soul Calibur. He used a shard of Soul Edge in the process, and gave up his life for it. The sword, however, ended up being as evil as Soul Edge, and his soul ended up trapped inside it. His supporters sealed him within the sword, and after years of purifying, turned it into the Soul Calibur we know and love. His supporters would eventually become a cult that would pass down Algol's legend for generations.
After, he started working on creating a blade that could counteract Soul Edge. This "spirit sword" would eventually become Soul Calibur. He used a shard of Soul Edge in the process, and gave up his life for it. The sword, however, ended up being as evil as Soul Edge, and his soul ended up trapped inside it. His supporters sealed him within the sword, and after years of purifying, turned it into the Soul Calibur we know and love. His supporters would eventually become a cult that would pass down Algol's legend for generations.


Flash forward to the 16th century, where he finally wakes up due to the immense power radiated from Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. The first thing he wants to do as soon as he wakes up: [[Authority Equals Asskicking|kick some ass]] and regain his full power in concordance with his [[Blood Knight|warrior spirit]].
Flash forward to the 16th century, where he finally wakes up due to the immense power radiated from Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. The first thing he wants to do as soon as he wakes up: [[Authority Equals Asskicking|kick some ass]] and regain his full power in concordance with his [[Blood Knight|warrior spirit]].


He fights Mitsurugi in ''IV'', but his battle is cut short when he vanishes along with Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. When Soul Edge made a reappearance in ''V'', so too did Algol. He now resides within Astral Chaos, not doing much of anything.
He fights Mitsurugi in ''IV'', but his battle is cut short when he vanishes along with Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. When Soul Edge made a reappearance in ''V'', so too did Algol. He now resides within Astral Chaos, not doing much of anything.


* [[Above Good and Evil]]: Declares that the concepts mean nothing to him in ''V''.
* [[Above Good and Evil]]: Declares that the concepts mean nothing to him in ''V''.
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* [[Anti-Hero]] ([[Sliding Scale of Anti-Heroes|Type III or IV]])/AntiVillain ([[Sliding Scale of Anti-Villains|Type III or IV]]): Despite his claims to destroy all who stand in his way and his [[Ambition Is Evil]] as a king, Algol is pretty much [[Orcus on His Throne]] for the duration of ''IV'', coming across more as fatalistic than evil. Many of the Good and Neutral-aligned characters spare the guy in their endings, and many of them say that he's not even evil to begin with. The worst thing that happens? He defeats Siegfried (but seemingly doesn't kill him) in his ending and begins his reign anew, creating a utopia with the implications that his rule was instated to prevent the world from befalling the same fate as his son.
* [[Anti-Hero]] ([[Sliding Scale of Anti-Heroes|Type III or IV]])/AntiVillain ([[Sliding Scale of Anti-Villains|Type III or IV]]): Despite his claims to destroy all who stand in his way and his [[Ambition Is Evil]] as a king, Algol is pretty much [[Orcus on His Throne]] for the duration of ''IV'', coming across more as fatalistic than evil. Many of the Good and Neutral-aligned characters spare the guy in their endings, and many of them say that he's not even evil to begin with. The worst thing that happens? He defeats Siegfried (but seemingly doesn't kill him) in his ending and begins his reign anew, creating a utopia with the implications that his rule was instated to prevent the world from befalling the same fate as his son.
* [[Artificial Stupidity]]: He sometimes rings himself out because his AI likes using an uppercut followed by a forward leap to cross up the opponent. He does this ''all the time'', even when it's not necessary.
* [[Artificial Stupidity]]: He sometimes rings himself out because his AI likes using an uppercut followed by a forward leap to cross up the opponent. He does this ''all the time'', even when it's not necessary.
** Averted when, thanks to a patch, his AI has been completely rewritten. He's a lot smarter now and doesn't use the move anymore.
** Averted when, thanks to a patch, his AI has been completely rewritten. He's a lot smarter now and doesn't use the move anymore.
* [[Autobots Rock Out]]: Two of Algol's themes, "Thanatos" and "Regalia," are pretty metal compared to the rest of the soundtracks they come from.
* [[Autobots Rock Out]]: Two of Algol's themes, "Thanatos" and "Regalia," are pretty metal compared to the rest of the soundtracks they come from.
* [[Arm Cannon]]: One of the 10 weapons he can create.
* [[Arm Cannon]]: One of the 10 weapons he can create.
* [[Badass]]: The man blocks [[Evil Weapon|Soul Edge]]'s unimaginably powerful cursed power with his [[Barehanded Blade Block|bare hands]], and he is able to subdue it through willpower alone.
* [[Badass]]: The man blocks [[Evil Weapon|Soul Edge]]'s unimaginably powerful cursed power with his [[Barehanded Blade Block|bare hands]], and he is able to subdue it through willpower alone.
** It's worth noting that Algol is the ''only person in the entire series''<ref>however, see ''Voldo''</ref> that Soul Edge was completely unable to corrupt or control.
** It's worth noting that Algol is the ''only person in the entire series''<ref>however, see ''Voldo''</ref> that Soul Edge was completely unable to corrupt or control.
* [[Blood Knight]]: "Fighting is my all. It is my existence!"
* [[Blood Knight]]: "Fighting is my all. It is my existence!"
* [[Clap Your Hands If You Believe]]: Two sources. One: He maintains his own existence and that of his tower by thought alone. If he runs out of power, he dies. Two: He's supported by the energies he gained from both swords, which allows him to create any matter from thought. Should the energy runs out, he ceases to exist.
* [[Clap Your Hands If You Believe]]: Two sources. One: He maintains his own existence and that of his tower by thought alone. If he runs out of power, he dies. Two: He's supported by the energies he gained from both swords, which allows him to create any matter from thought. Should the energy runs out, he ceases to exist.
* [[Demoted to Extra]]: In ''V''.
* [[Demoted to Extra]]: In ''V''.
* [[Don't You Dare Pity Me!]]: He tells this to Kilik, claiming he has no regrets.
* [[Don't You Dare Pity Me!]]: He tells this to Kilik, claiming he has no regrets.
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** Actually he is, just not during the events of the game itself. His backstory is quite noble.
** Actually he is, just not during the events of the game itself. His backstory is quite noble.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: He is named after the Algol Star. The star's name derives from the Arabic ''ra's al-ghul'', meaning "head of the ogre" (al-ghul = "ghoul"), which was given because of its position in the constellation Perseus, representing the head of Gorgon Medusa. The English names of Demon Star and Blinking Demon are direct translations.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: He is named after the Algol Star. The star's name derives from the Arabic ''ra's al-ghul'', meaning "head of the ogre" (al-ghul = "ghoul"), which was given because of its position in the constellation Perseus, representing the head of Gorgon Medusa. The English names of Demon Star and Blinking Demon are direct translations.
* [[Mesopotamian Mythology]]: His entire move-list (as well as his own name) is Arabic, so it's fairly clear that he originates from ''somewhere'' in that region, albeit eons ago. Also, his character is likely [[Shout-Out|inspired by]] the legendary Sumerian hero-king Gilgamesh, as he is master of the Tower of Lost Souls which shares many thematic similarities with Namco's venerable ''Tower of Druaga'' arcade game, which is itself based upon the Gilgamesh epic.
* [[Mesopotamian Mythology]]: His entire move-list (as well as his own name) is Arabic, so it's fairly clear that he originates from ''somewhere'' in that region, albeit eons ago. Also, his character is likely [[Shout-Out|inspired by]] the legendary Sumerian hero-king Gilgamesh, as he is master of the Tower of Lost Souls which shares many thematic similarities with Namco's venerable ''Tower of Druaga'' arcade game, which is itself based upon the Gilgamesh epic.
* [[Noble Demon]]
* [[Noble Demon]]
* [[Nothing Up My Sleeve]]: Has '''10''' weapons hidden inside '''his own body'''.
* [[Nothing Up My Sleeve]]: Has '''10''' weapons hidden inside '''his own body'''.
* [[Powered by a Forsaken Child]]: Algol sacrificed himself to create the Soul Calibur.
* [[Powered by a Forsaken Child]]: Algol sacrificed himself to create the Soul Calibur.
* [[Power Floats]] and [[Power Glows]]
* [[Power Floats]] and [[Power Glows]]
* [[Rated "M" for Manly]]: Only person known to have tamed the evil in Soul Edge and not be controlled by it, wields both the Edge and Calibur simultaneously, and has a definite ''Houkuto no Ken'' vibe about him. He fits.
* [[Rated "M" for Manly]]: Only person known to have tamed the evil in Soul Edge and not be controlled by it, wields both the Edge and Calibur simultaneously, and has a definite ''Houkuto no Ken'' vibe about him. He fits.
** As a plus, he [[Stripperific|sheds all his bird-themed armor]] in ''V'', showing off his chiseled physique, though whether this makes him [[Rated "M" for Manly]], [[Even the Guys Want Him]], or [[Mr. Fanservice]] is up to the viewer.
** As a plus, he [[Stripperific|sheds all his bird-themed armor]] in ''V'', showing off his chiseled physique, though whether this makes him [[Rated "M" for Manly]], [[Even the Guys Want Him]], or [[Mr. Fanservice]] is up to the viewer.
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]: More like Sealed [[Futurama|Neutrality]] In A Can.
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]: More like Sealed [[Futurama|Neutrality]] In A Can.
** Definitely [[Sealed Badass in a Can]], though.
** Definitely [[Sealed Badass in a Can]], though.
* [[Shout-Out]]: In addition to having Raoh's looks and the general ''Hokuto'' villain [[Slouch of Villainy]], he also perfectly fits into the racial template of the Pillar Men from ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', even having their signature "Rib Attack."
* [[Shout-Out]]: In addition to having Raoh's looks and the general ''Hokuto'' villain [[Slouch of Villainy]], he also perfectly fits into the racial template of the Pillar Men from ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', even having their signature "Rib Attack."
** In ''V'', he looks like [[Street Fighter III|Gill and/or Urien]].
** In ''V'', he looks like [[Street Fighter III|Gill and/or Urien]].
* [[Slouch of Villainy]]: As seen [http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/File:Algol1.jpg here.]
* [[Slouch of Villainy]]: As seen [http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/File:Algol1.jpg here.]
** ''Soulcalibur V'' turns this into ''his finishing move''.
** ''Soulcalibur V'' turns this into ''his finishing move''.
* [[SNK Boss]]: In Tower of Lost Souls {{spoiler|if you fight him fairly}}.
* [[SNK Boss]]: In Tower of Lost Souls {{spoiler|if you fight him fairly}}.
* [[Shapeshifter Weapon]].
* [[Shapeshifter Weapon]].
* [[Story-Breaker Power]]: In-universe at least, only rivaled by Night Terror and a scant number of characters (in the case of the former, [[SNK Boss|this is flipped around from a gameplay perspective]]).
* [[Story-Breaker Power]]: In-universe at least, only rivaled by Night Terror and a scant number of characters (in the case of the former, [[SNK Boss|this is flipped around from a gameplay perspective]]).
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*** [[Underwear of Power]]
*** [[Underwear of Power]]
* [[Tragic Villain]]: If you consider him to be one, that is.
* [[Tragic Villain]]: If you consider him to be one, that is.
* [[Yin-Yang Bomb]]: His main weapons are Soul Edge ''and'' Soul Calibur, and his body is ''formed'' out of both swords' energies.
* [[Yin-Yang Bomb]]: His main weapons are Soul Edge ''and'' Soul Calibur, and his body is ''formed'' out of both swords' energies.
** [[Blade Below the Shoulder]]: He morphs each hand into them to attack.
** [[Blade Below the Shoulder]]: He morphs each hand into them to attack.


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{{spoiler|He and Cervantes are acquaintances, and he sold Pyrrha into slavery.}}
{{spoiler|He and Cervantes are acquaintances, and he sold Pyrrha into slavery.}}


* [[All There in the Manual]]: Averted—his bio is especially strange and ambiguous, with his birthplace and age listed as "changes every time someone asks him." It's likely he is Italian and there are a few clues: He refers to himself as "Le Bello" in his quotes, meaning "the handsome one" in Italian. Also, the vast majority of Dampierre's moves are named after either characters from the Commedia dell'arte, a form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 16th century, or places and things from Venice ("Canal Grande," "Misty Waters of Laguna," "Gondola Dreams," "Adriatic Pearls"). Finally, his stage, the Voiceless Volpe Bridge, is Italian in design and "volpe" is the Italian for fox.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: Averted—his bio is especially strange and ambiguous, with his birthplace and age listed as "changes every time someone asks him." It's likely he is Italian and there are a few clues: He refers to himself as "Le Bello" in his quotes, meaning "the handsome one" in Italian. Also, the vast majority of Dampierre's moves are named after either characters from the Commedia dell'arte, a form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 16th century, or places and things from Venice ("Canal Grande," "Misty Waters of Laguna," "Gondola Dreams," "Adriatic Pearls"). Finally, his stage, the Voiceless Volpe Bridge, is Italian in design and "volpe" is the Italian for fox.
** Further evidence was recently revealed in his ''SCV'' story, which states that "everyone in Italy's financial world had heard of Lord Geo Dampierre..." and also - ..."(he) enjoyed success in a variety of ventures centred around the City of Venice."
** Further evidence was recently revealed in his ''SCV'' story, which states that "everyone in Italy's financial world had heard of Lord Geo Dampierre..." and also - ..."(he) enjoyed success in a variety of ventures centred around the City of Venice."
* [[Badass Mustache]]: Yes.
* [[Badass Mustache]]: Yes.
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* [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass]]: He may look like a pansy, but watch out.
* [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass]]: He may look like a pansy, but watch out.
* [[Dastardly Whiplash]]
* [[Dastardly Whiplash]]
* [[Fan Nickname]]: [[Super Mario Bros.|Waluigi]], based on his mustache.
* [[Fan Nickname]]: [[Super Mario Bros.|Waluigi]], based on his mustache.
* [[Ill Girl]]: [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111018231618/soulcalibur/images/2/2f/Damdaughter.jpg His imaginary daughter (the role played by his henchwoman Giesele) that he tells stories about to swindle money from others is this.]
* [[Ill Girl]]: [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111018231618/soulcalibur/images/2/2f/Damdaughter.jpg His imaginary daughter (the role played by his henchwoman Giesele) that he tells stories about to swindle money from others is this.]
* [[Knife Nut]]: He uses [[Blade Below the Shoulder|hidden punch-daggers]].
* [[Knife Nut]]: He uses [[Blade Below the Shoulder|hidden punch-daggers]].
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* [[An Axe to Grind]] [[Blade on a Stick|Spear]] [[An Axe to Grind|To Grind]]
* [[An Axe to Grind]] [[Blade on a Stick|Spear]] [[An Axe to Grind|To Grind]]
* [[Art Shift]]: Like all of the bonus characters created by famous Japanese artists and designers, her profile art is different than the main cast.
* [[Art Shift]]: Like all of the bonus characters created by famous Japanese artists and designers, her profile art is different than the main cast.
* [[Badass Adorable]]: Immensely strong due to being based on Astaroth, but despite some Uncanny Valley effects, she's still very cute, and the fact her quotes give her a polite, sweet-tempered personality make her curiously adorable for a clockwork doll with a spear.
* [[Badass Adorable]]: Immensely strong due to being based on Astaroth, but despite some Uncanny Valley effects, she's still very cute, and the fact her quotes give her a polite, sweet-tempered personality make her curiously adorable for a clockwork doll with a spear.
* [[Battle Ballgown]]
* [[Battle Ballgown]]
* [[Clockwork Creature]]
* [[Clockwork Creature]]
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{{quote|Voiced By: Nami Kurokawa (Japanese), [[Michelle Ruff]] (English)}}
{{quote|Voiced By: Nami Kurokawa (Japanese), [[Michelle Ruff]] (English)}}


An oni girl who seeks out Soul Edge, believing that it is a kindred spirit to her: a being that is forever conflicted with humans. She was created and designed by Hirokazu Hisayuki, character designer and animation director from the eponymous animation studio [[Sunrise]].
An oni girl who seeks out Soul Edge, believing that it is a kindred spirit to her: a being that is forever conflicted with humans. She was created and designed by Hirokazu Hisayuki, character designer and animation director from the eponymous animation studio [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]].


* [[Art Shift]]: Same deal as most of the bonus characters, the designer gets to keep his original art in the game.
* [[Art Shift]]: Same deal as most of the bonus characters, the designer gets to keep his original art in the game.
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* [[Expy]]: Duplicates Nightmare's movelist, and uses Siegfried's victory poses.
* [[Expy]]: Duplicates Nightmare's movelist, and uses Siegfried's victory poses.
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: Literally. Her costume colors are even red and blue!
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: Literally. Her costume colors are even red and blue!
* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Does it count if they're thigh-high [http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/soulcalibur/images/e/e6/Kamikirimusi.jpg bandages?]
* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Does it count if they're thigh-high [http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/soulcalibur/images/e/e6/Kamikirimusi.jpg bandages?]


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* [[Art Shift]]: Oku gets to keep his original piece in the main game, differing from the main cast.
* [[Art Shift]]: Oku gets to keep his original piece in the main game, differing from the main cast.
* [[Author Appeal]]: Black leather, skimpy costume, katanas, and breasts; the way Oku likes it and what one can find in ''Gantz''.
* [[Author Appeal]]: Black leather, skimpy costume, katanas, and breasts; the way Oku likes it and what one can find in ''Gantz''.
* [[Bi the Way]]: Implied from her quote selection, which will have her causally flirt with male and female enemies alike.
* [[Bi the Way]]: Implied from her quote selection, which will have her causally flirt with male and female enemies alike.
* [[Blood Knight]]: One of the very rare female kinds.
* [[Blood Knight]]: One of the very rare female kinds.
* [[Demonic Possession]]: A rare case in which the host and possessor are in some sort of mutual agreement that favors both parties.
* [[Demonic Possession]]: A rare case in which the host and possessor are in some sort of mutual agreement that favors both parties.
* [[Dual-Wielding]]: Wields two [[Katanas Are Just Better]].
* [[Dual-Wielding]]: Wields two [[Katanas Are Just Better]].
* [[Expy]]: Duplicates Cervantes' movelist.
* [[Expy]]: Duplicates Cervantes' movelist.
* [[Rapunzel Hair]]
* [[Rapunzel Hair]]
* [[Raven Hair, Ivory Skin]]
* [[Raven Hair, Ivory Skin]]
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{{quote|Voiced By: Nami Kurokawa (Japanese), [[Stephanie Sheh]] (English)}}
{{quote|Voiced By: Nami Kurokawa (Japanese), [[Stephanie Sheh]] (English)}}


[[Arabian Nights|The ancient storyteller]], now spontaneously an elf. She wants to learn more about the stories of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur to use as material for her newest tale. She was created and designed by Yutaka Izubuchi, famous illustrator and designer who has contributed to many art directions in anime, but he is more known for creating ''[[RahXephon]]''.
[[Arabian Nights|The ancient storyteller]], now spontaneously an elf. She wants to learn more about the stories of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur to use as material for her newest tale. She was created and designed by Yutaka Izubuchi, famous illustrator and designer who has contributed to many art directions in anime, but he is more known for creating ''[[RahXephon]]''.


* [[Art Shift]]: Izubuchi's orignal piece is kept in the main game.
* [[Art Shift]]: Izubuchi's orignal piece is kept in the main game.
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{{quote|Voiced By: [[Takako Honda]] (Japanese), [[Brianne Siddall]] (English) }}
{{quote|Voiced By: [[Takako Honda]] (Japanese), [[Brianne Siddall]] (English) }}


A servant of the macrocosmos who is sent to Earth to investigate the battle between the two swords. She is also using them as a gauge to judge whether Earth should be destroyed or not. Created and designed by Mine Yoshizaki, of ''[[Keroro Gunsou]]'' fame. Angol would later become directly related to his series by being the cousin of Angol Mois, a character from his own series.
A servant of the macrocosmos who is sent to Earth to investigate the battle between the two swords. She is also using them as a gauge to judge whether Earth should be destroyed or not. Created and designed by Mine Yoshizaki, of ''[[Keroro Gunsou]]'' fame. Angol would later become directly related to his series by being the cousin of Angol Mois, a character from his own series.


* [[Absolute Cleavage]]
* [[Absolute Cleavage]]
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{{quote|Voiced By: Shuhei Sakaguchi (Japanese), [[Sam Witwer]] (English)}}
{{quote|Voiced By: Shuhei Sakaguchi (Japanese), [[Sam Witwer]] (English)}}


Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice, codename Starkiller, real name Galen Marek. He is ordered by his master to investigate a dimensional tear in the space-time continuum, and this leads him to our world where he is caught in the battle between Soul Edge and Soul Calibur.
Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice, codename Starkiller, real name Galen Marek. He is ordered by his master to investigate a dimensional tear in the space-time continuum, and this leads him to our world where he is caught in the battle between Soul Edge and Soul Calibur.


* [[Battle Theme Music]]: A shorter version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mO4ZHWK-U "Duel Of The Fates"] from ''[[The Phantom Menace]]'' plays whenever he is in a match located in the ''[[Star Wars]]''-themed stages. (This is overridden by Vader and Yoda's themes when he fights them.)
* [[Battle Theme Music]]: A shorter version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mO4ZHWK-U "Duel Of The Fates"] from ''[[The Phantom Menace]]'' plays whenever he is in a match located in the ''[[Star Wars]]''-themed stages. (This is overridden by Vader and Yoda's themes when he fights them.)
* [[Early-Bird Cameo]]: Appeared in this game before making his canon appearance in ''[[The Force Unleashed]]''.
* [[Early-Bird Cameo]]: Appeared in this game before making his canon appearance in ''[[The Force Unleashed]]''.
* [[Laser Blade]]: The lightsabers, naturally.
* [[Laser Blade]]: The lightsabers, naturally.
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]
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{{quote|Voiced By: Ichiro Nagai (Japanese), [[Tom Kane]] (English)}}
{{quote|Voiced By: Ichiro Nagai (Japanese), [[Tom Kane]] (English)}}


The ancient Jedi master, investigating the emergence of a dimensional tear. Exclusive to the Xbox 360 version [[Strange Syntax Speaker|he once was]], but now available as downloadable content for the [[PlayStation 3]] for $4.99.
The ancient Jedi master, investigating the emergence of a dimensional tear. Exclusive to the Xbox 360 version [[Strange Syntax Speaker|he once was]], but now available as downloadable content for the [[Play Station 3]] for $4.99.


* [[Battle Theme Music]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykZL23rzO50 "Qui-Gon's Noble End"] from ''[[The Phantom Menace|Episode I]]'' plays when he fights in a ''Star Wars'' stage.
* [[Battle Theme Music]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykZL23rzO50 "Qui-Gon's Noble End"] from ''[[The Phantom Menace|Episode I]]'' plays when he fights in a ''Star Wars'' stage.
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{{quote|Voiced By: [[Toru Ohira]] (Japanese), [[Chad Vader|Matt Sloan]] (English)}}
{{quote|Voiced By: [[Toru Ohira]] (Japanese), [[Chad Vader|Matt Sloan]] (English)}}


The [[Magnificent Bastard|Dark Lord of the Sith]]. He notices the power caused by the clashing of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur and heads off to take the swords for himself. Was exclusive to the [[PlayStation 3]] version at first, but is now available to Xbox360 owners for 400 Microsoft Points.
The [[Magnificent Bastard|Dark Lord of the Sith]]. He notices the power caused by the clashing of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur and heads off to take the swords for himself. Was exclusive to the [[Play Station 3]] version at first, but is now available to Xbox360 owners for 400 Microsoft Points.


* [[Authority Equals Asskicking]]: '''DARK LORD OF THE SITH'''.
* [[Authority Equals Asskicking]]: '''DARK LORD OF THE SITH'''.