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Jetstream Sam

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Jetsrteam Sam

The cyber samurai.

"Now then, let's dance."

Name: Samuel Rodrigues
Age: 29
Country of Origin: Brazil
Date of Birth: Unknown
Occupation: bounty hunter, the former operative of Desperado
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Ethnicity: Japanese Brazilian
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eyes Color: Brown
Race: Cyborg
Demeanor: Anti-heroic
Relationships: Raiden (former foe, now current ally in demon hunting and best friend)
Hobby: playing on heavy metal guitar
Favourite Band: Jamie Christopherson
Likes: his new HF Blade, heavy metal music, fighting
Dislikes: Burning Legion, hikking up
Fighting Style: Rodrigues New Shadow School derived from Yagyuu Shinkage Ryuu
Signature Weapon Type: HF Blade
Signature Weapon Name: Muramasa
Control Scheme: GG-IZM
P1 Outfit: Original
P2 Outfit: Casual Outfit
Voice: Hiroaki Hirata (JPN), Philip Anthony-Rodiguez (ENG)
Regular Music Theme: The Only Thing I Know for Real by Jamie Christopherson and Adam Gontier
Unlimited Music Theme: Return To Ashes by Jamie Christopherson and John Bush
Signature Stage: Rodrigues New Shadow School Dojo

Signature Moves:
Special Moves: Sonic Slash, Deadly Raise, Scottish Moon, Shooting Star
Distortion Drives: Hell's Inferno, Hell's Gate
Overdrive: Cyber Armor Activate
Astral Heat: Virsidual Moon

Arcade Rivals:
Stage 4 Rival: Raiden
Arena: Maverick Colliseum
Stage 8 Rival: Dio Brando
Arena: Dio's Mansion

Story: Early life and career:

Samuel Rodrigues was descended from a long line of swordsmen, dating back to 16th century Japan. His father ran a Brazilian Kenjutsu dojo, and specifically taught the Uradachi technique, better known as Satsujin-ken or "the murdering sword," which dealt with violence as the end goal. Sam's father was eventually killed by one of his pupils, with one of the drug cartels being rumored to have been involved for reasons and methods unknown, although not before Sam personally inherited his Murasama blade from his father. He then left Brazil, presumably to train, and eventually returned to kill the pupil in question before leaving Brazil permanently.

Afterwards, he travelled the world as a mercenary, and taking various odd jobs, including a job as a bodyguard and as a cleaner for the Mafia and the like. He also made a name for himself in the criminal underworld, especially within South and Central America, with one story being that he managed to take down a hit squad composed of 10 mob enforcers with automatic weapons using only his sword during the early 2000s, a time before cyborg technology was available. At some point, he had the Murasama blade modified into an HF blade with an ID lock. Already a superlative sword, this led to the creation of an incredibly powerful HF Blade which glowed an eerie red color.

World Marshal Incidents:

Early activites with Desperado Enforcement:

At an unknown point, Sam learned about Senator Steven Armstrong's involvement with World Marshal, and decided to kill him for "sacrificing soldiers from the comfort of an office." Unbeknownst to him, however, Armstrong and Monsoon had arranged for his arrival at Denver to recruit him, in large part because of his taking out several drug cartels. He proceeded to infiltrate the compound via the sewer systems of Denver, although not before killing two DPD cyborg police officers who caught him attempting to enter. He later encountered the LQ-84i prototype unmanned gear who had orders to kill Sam, presumably from Armstrong. Sam proceeded to tell him that he should think for himself. The LQ-84i briefly considered his advice, but was unable to disobey his directives due to Desperado blackmailing him with a memory wipe. The LQ-84i was then defeated by Sam, with him mentioning that he fought of his own choosing as why he prevailed over the mech.

Leaving the ruined mech behind, he then proceeded to enter the premises of World Marshal. Upon gaining entry, he then attempted to use the lifts, although his presence activated a lockdown on the lifts before he could reach his destination. Sam, upon defeating the reinforcements, managed to reach his destination by jumping up on the crates and eventually entered a hangar area. He then encountered Monsoon, who questioned his motives regarding his slaughtering of a drug cartel. Sam told Monsoon that he left Brazil since he had no need to stay anymore due to his exacting revenge (referring to his father's death at the hands of one of his pupils). After a debate regarding the consequences of Sam's actions, Monsoon dropped a RP grenade down to his level and then summoned a Metal Gear RAY UMG unit to attack him.

Upon the defeat of the RAY unit, Armstrong then proceeded to invite Sam to the roof via the PA for a "final test." Sam then fought his way through the building until getting to the outside of a Japanese garden plaza, where Monsoon questioned his resolve, citing that he can't take out an organization as big as World Marshal all by himself, even if he "removed the limbs," although Sam retorted that he only fought for himself. When Sam boarded an elevator to the roof he was contacted again by Armstrong, who noted how they both shared similar views, despite Sam's protests against the claim. Sam then proceeded to locate several doors on the top floor, including the door leading to the rooftop of the HQ building.

Sam then encountered Armstrong on the rooftop after defeating a Hammerhead. Armstrong, as his "final interview", then powered up to his maximum form, the spectacle of which Sam even applauded when witnessing the transformation. After an intense battle, Sam seemingly was victorious over Armstrong. However, Armstrong stood up again virtually unharmed by Sam's assault. Armstrong then requested that he lend them a hand so they could end war as a business. Sam considered the idea, but decided to just "take his hand." He managed to cut off Armstrong's right hand, however, in doing so was caught off-guard due to being sure he had won, as Armstrong's nanomachines turned the tide when the severed arm formed a metallic blade which was used to sever Sam's right arm. Forced to concede defeat, Sam accepted the senator's offer and joined Desperado Enforcement.

Post-recruitment:

His right arm was then replaced with a prosthetic, owing to the severe damage to it that Armstrong inflicted on him. He then participated in several missions with the restored LQ-84i during this time.

Ambush in Africa:

Sam, alongside Desperado, ambushed African Prime Minister N'mani's convoy, blocking the lead vehicle. The gunner of the lead vehicle then requested that he stand aside, also warning that he'd use lethal force if he did not comply. Sam then proceeded to rush at the vehicle, dodging the gunner's machinegun fire before jumping at the air, deflecting the incoming bullets and then slicing him in half with his sword. He was then surrounded by the remaining soldiers of Maverick while the Prime Minister's limousine escaped. Smirking whilst watching them leave, he knew that their escape was fruitless. He then proceeded to slay the Maverick cyborgs as well as several national soldiers.

Eventually, N'mani was captured by the Desperado leader Sundowner and the two men rendezvoused on the train, the latter having boarded it to evade Maverick when surrounded. Afterwards, Maverick member Raiden boarded train himself in pursuit of Sundowner, attempting to stop Sundowner from killing N'mani, but hindered by the presence of Sam. After Sundowner made his escape, Sam challenged Raiden to a duel aboard the train while inside the train tunnel. Sam easily blocked Raiden's attacks because of their different sword techniques and Sam's unique HF Blade. Raiden could not keep up with Sam's blows and Sam managed to first damage Raiden's left and Artificial Compound Eye with an upwards cut. During this encounter Sam managed to see through Raiden's technique, praising it as "not half-bad" despite Raiden being a self-taught swordsman. However, Sam declared that Raiden was "denying [his] weapon its purpose" and that in reality it had a desire to kill.[3] After rupturing a propane tank to ignite his sword he pushed Raiden back and then sheathed his sword. Raiden rushed at Sam but the flames obscured his vision, leaving him vulnerable to Sam's impending counter-attack. In one clean motion, Samuel used the trigger release on his scabbard to unsheath his sword and sever Raiden's left arm. Samuel continued to taunt the crippled Raiden in his vain attempts to continue the fight. He then attempted to finish off Raiden, but realised that Raiden stalled him long enough for them to reach the end of the tunnel and was forced back by Maverick's reinforcements before escaping onto the Tiltrotor. His escape was ensured with the built-in flares of the aircraft when Maverick commander Boris attempted to shoot it down with an anti-air missile.

Earning Raiden's grudge:

Following this encounter, Raiden would hold a deep grudge against Sam. Sam would also tell his comrades, particularly Monsoon, of his observation from earlier that Raiden saw his weapon "as a tool." Sam's weapon is passed down to him from his father indicating that there is a lineage of swordsmen in his family, likely stemming from his Japanese ancestors who escaped from Japan to Brazil during the second World War.

Sam later hacked into several billboards during Raiden's mission to storm World Marshal Inc.'s HQ building at Denver, where he proceeded to give a breaking lecture on how Raiden's means of pursuing justice had blinded him to the idea that the cyborgs may have been forced to do things they didn't want. He later observed Monsoon's lecture towards Raiden and wanted to fight Raiden's Jack the Ripper form, but Monsoon declared that Jack was his to fight, and instead was ordered to report to the chief. He eventually was ordered to fight Raiden by the dying Sundowner after he had been finished off by Raiden at the top of World Marshal HQ.

Final duel at the Badlands:

He later had a final duel with Raiden in the Badlands of Colorado, with Blade Wolf bearing witness to it. He was killed by Raiden in the Badlands by a swift stab through his abdomen following an intense battle. Prior to his duel and ultimate death, he confided in Blade Wolf, wondering whether or not his actions were right after seeing that the convictions held by Raiden were once his own. Depending on what the outcome was, they would either continue with the planned international incident Operation Tecumseh, or he would hand down his sword to Blade Wolf and leave him with the decision of what to do with the sword. Blade Wolf would eventually deliver the sword to Raiden when he was at Armstrong's mercy.

Upon Sam's death, Raiden discovered that Sam had barely had any cyborg enhancements at all. In fact, besides the exoskeleton that encased his otherwise-human body, only his right arm was actually purely cybernetic.

Kingdom Hearts: Universe Shift:

After his defeat by Raiden Sam was resurrected by Maverick and became rivals and friends with Raiden. Now Sam is changed from ruthles murderer he turned into an anti-heroic bounty hunter with the strong sense of justice and he is the same cocky and arrogant Jetstream Sam who doesn't like Burning Legion.

Lyrics for The Only Thing I Know for Real

Memories broken
The truth goes unspoken
I’ve even forgotten my name

I don’t know the season
Or what is the reason
I’m standing here holding my blade

A desolate place
Without any trace
It’s only the cold wind I feel

It’s me that I spite
As I stand up and fight
The only thing I know for real

There will be blood-shed
The man in the mirror nods his head

The only one left
Will ride upon the dragon’s back

Because the mountains don’t give back what they take
Oh no
There will be blood-shed
It’s the only thing I’ve ever known

Losing my identity
Wondering have I gone insane
To find the truth in front of me
I must climb this mountain range
Looking downward from this deadly height
And never realizing why I fight

Lyrics for Return To Ashes

Look to history                                                                                                    
The politicians say they’re right
And stoke the fire till the ash turns white
They say survival’s everything
But as for me I don’t say a thing
Oh yeah
How long must I still fight
Woah oh
Watching other countries plight
Woah oh
Just look back to history
You will see that it’s filled with greed
The only way to get ahead
Is exploit the weak and to burn your dead
Just look to history
Society in moral decay
Here tomorrow
Or gone today
Oh yeah
We’ll return to ashes one day
OOOOOOOOOOYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! The Burning Legion demons are so goddarn screwed when they learn Sam Rodigues is after them! If they will stand in Sam's way they are really screwed!

Metal Gear (c) Konami, Kojima Productions, Hideo Kojima.
Metal Gear Rising (c) Konami, Kojima Productions, Hideo Kojima, Atsushi Inaba, Platinum Games.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (c) Shueisha, Hirohiko Araki.
Kingdom Hearts: Universe Shift (c):iconazmodan0210:Azmodan0210.
The Only Thing I Know for Real by Jamie Christopherson and Adam Gontier (c) Konami Digital Entertainment.
Return To Ashes by Jamie Christopherson and John Bush (c) Konami Digital Entertainment.
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Awesome!



Gray Fox will be added Soon.