Bruce Irvin
| Bruce Irvin | |
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| Origin | USA |
| Voiced By | Friedrich Kuhlau (T2, TTT), Crispin Freeman (T5-TTT2) |
| Fighting Style | Muay Thai Kickboxing |
| Age | 32 (T2), 53 (T5), 54 (T6) |
| Blood Type | A |
| Height | 190cm / 6' 3" |
| Weight | 207 lbs |
| Occupation | Bodyguard for Kazuya Mishima
(T2, T6) Operates camps teaching survival techniques (T5) |
| Hobby | Collecting hand guns, fighting mobs/gangsters |
| Likes | Gun powder smell Kazuya Mishima Children |
| Dislikes | Gangsters, criminals |
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Introduction
Bruce Irvin was introduced in Tekken 2, and he returned for Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken 5,Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Bruce is an African-American and he is highly skilled in the art of Muay Thai. At an early age, Bruce lost his father, mother, and older brother. He then turned to fighting and joined the police force. He was also a role model for children, as shown in his endings. Bruce was sent to Japan to investigate the Mishima Zaibatsu, which Kazuya Mishima was corrupting. Kazuya arranged for the plane to crash, and Bruce survived without his memory. Kazuya's men rescued him and Bruce became one of Kazuya's bodyguards.
In Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament, Ogre / True Ogre used some of Bruce's moves (such as "Foot Bazooka" and "Double Elbow"). This implies that Ogre / True Ogre attacked Bruce. However, it has not been confirmed that Ogre / True Ogre attacked Bruce.
Many thought that Bruce was dead, but in Tekken 5, it was revealed that Bruce had been working for several special units, and was currently working as a survival technical guidance instructor. He entered The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 in order to test his skills once again.
Bruce shows a negative attitude towards most of the things that he sees, possibly due to his own rough lifestyle. He does, however, have a soft spot for children and looks out for them. He also seems to dislike gangsters due to his own family being killed by them.
His title in the original trilogy is Nightmare Impact.
Games in order of appearance:
- Tekken 2 (1995)
- Tekken 3 (1997)
- Tekken Tag Tournament (1999)
- Tekken 5 (2004)
- Tekken 6 (2007)
- Tekken 3D Prime Edition (2012)
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (2011)
Other appearances:
- Tekken: The Motion Picture (1998)
History
Gameplay
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Story
- Prologue
- In the kickboxing circle, Bruce has carved a niche for himself. He became the undisputed heavyweight champion five years before The King of Iron Fist Tournament 2. His ferocity and uncompromising technique dominated all the competition. It is thought that the reason for his temper and nature is due to the fact that, an an early age, his parents and brother were killed, which left Bruce on the streets having to fight on a daily basis just to survive. He learned to inflict great pain on his victims. He accumulated a small amount of money competing in pit fights and brawls. He lives for the fight! He entered a Muay Thai tournament in Thailand, where he was paid to rig a fight and lose. Bruce decided otherwise and beat his opponent to death. The bookie of the Muay Thai gym, enraged at his loss of revenue, sent a hired killer after Bruce. He fled the country by plane, only to meet a Hong Kong detective and the hired killer. Within minutes, the three confronted each other. It developed into a full-blown battle, which caused the plane to crash. The detective (Lei Wulong's partner) and the killer were killed on impact, but Bruce was thrown free. Wandering in a remote region, Kazuya's men picked him up, and he was given a new job as Kazuya's combat champion.
- Ending Description
- A boy watches as Bruce practices. Noticing this, Bruce smiles. Bruce lands a couple of hits on the punching bag, breaking it off the chains. Shocked, the boy falls to the ground. Bruce opens the window and gives the boy a thumbs up.
Trivia
- Bruce is Lei's sub-boss and is unlocked once the game is beaten with him.
- Lei is his stage 8 sub-boss.
Gameplay
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Story
- Prologue
- Bruce Irvin, once a mercenary for Kazuya. Bruce left Kazuya's militia 21 years ago and wound up in a survival school. A few years later, he heard Kazuya died. Then one day he heard Kazuya had fought in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4. He also learned that the Zaibatsu would soon hold The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5. The seasoned veteran sensed something was going on behind the scenes. He wondered who or what it could be. "I need some action. Maybe I'll go have some fun with the Mishima Zaibatsu." says Bruce.
- Interludes
- Stage 4 Steve Fox: Steve tells Bruce to go home because of his age but Bruce tells Steve to respect his elders. After Bruce defeats Steve, Bruce says, "You're lucky I didn't break your arm, kid!", then he wonders where Kazuya might be.
- Stage 7 Kazuya Mishima: Bruce tells Kazuya that unlike 20 years ago, they're now equals. Kazuya disagrees. When Bruce wins the fight, he says that he was gonna go along with the Zaibatsu's charade, but notes that "this is pathetic."
- Final Stage Jinpachi Mishima:Bruce walks through Final Stage 2. Jinpachi (in human form) walks up behind him and says, "I'm impressed that you've made it this far." (Bruce turns around hearing Jinpachi's voice) "I am Jinpachi Mishima. My goal... My goal is to destroy all existence!" After he finishes speaking, Jinpachi transforms into his "Devil" form.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- A young boy in an ally is practicing his boxing on a punching bag, when three gangsters come and harass him. The gangsters beat the boy up, cut open the punching bag, and steal his boxing gloves. Bruce appears and beats up the three gangsters and returns the gloves to the boy, encouraging him to keep on practising.
Trivia
- Bruce's sub-bosses are Steve Fox and Kazuya Mishima.
- Bruce is Christie Monteiro stage 4 sub-boss.
- Bruce is unlocked by beating story mode 4 times with different characters.
Gameplay
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Story
- Prologue [http://tekken.namco.com/characters/bruce/ (Official Site)
- During The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, Bruce reunited with Kazuya Mishima and aided him in his plot to take over the G Corporation. The G Corporation, controlled by Kazuya behind the scenes, began a war with the Mishima Zaibatsu. As the leader of a private force reporting to Kazuya, Bruce traveled the globe, eliminating Mishima Zaibatsu operatives.
When Kazuya’s plan to destroy the Mishima Zaibatsu began, the G Corporation put a bounty on Jin Kazama's head. Then, just as expected, the Mishima Zaibatsu made its move and announced The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6. In spite of the obvious ambush that awaited him, Bruce entered the tournament for a chance to capture Jin and the reward.
- Scenario Campaign (Unofficial Synopsis)
- After becoming reacquainted with Kazuya Mishima at the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, Bruce Irvin decided to assist Kazuya with his scheme to take over G Corporation, and after they had succeeded Kazuya managed to control the corporation from behind closed doors. G Corporation waged war with the Mishima Financial Group (MFG), and Bruce, as Kazuya’s Captain, led Kazuya’s private corps into battle, fighting the MFG the world over. Soon afterward, G Corporation made preparations to annihilate the MFG by placing an enormous bounty on Jin, and as anticipated, the MFG began to show signs of movement: the opening of King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 was announced.Bruce Irvin has entered the tournament to capture Jin…
Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
Bruce is seen leading a group of military soldiers (presumably from G Corporation) against what appears to be the Mishima Zaibatsu. His men cover for him as he takes out several enemies and machine guns. Eventually, all of the enemy forces are captured. Bruce then calls HQ, telling the person on the other side of the line that he won a bet between them. The receiver tells him to clean up, but Bruce replies that he does not need to be told twice. He then rallies up his troops.
Trivia
- In Scenario Campaign, Bruce is encountered at "G Security Service, Operations Headquarters" as the stage's boss. Occasionally, Bruce will also appear in "West District, Chinatown" (Marshall Law's stage) as a sub-boss.
Spin-offs and Related Games
Gameplay
Bruce Irvin is featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament.
Story
Tekken Tag Tournament is a non-canonical Tekken game containing no plot.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- The camera approaches Bruce, whose back is facing the screen. Bruce turns around and throws many punches and a couple of kicks. Afterward, it is revealed that Bruce beat up many Tekken Force members, Heihachi Mishima, and Kazuya Mishima. This ending takes place in Heihachi's Tekken Tag Tournament stage.
Trivia
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Gameplay
Bruce Irvin is featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
Story
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a non-canonical Tekken game containing no plot.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- 'Bruce is seen running past people with high desperation. He manages to reach his destination, in the middle of a road, but he ends up startling a driver. Before the car can hit Bruce he manages to flip the car by smashing the engine with his elbow. He then picks up the chick that he had saved while the car he attacked earlier explodes behind him
Trivia
- He has a special tag throw with Kazuya, when he will perform face crushing knee into Kazuya's Hell's Gates.
- His item move has him summon chickens to attack the opponent (in a similar fashion to Lili's penguins in Tekken 6)
Videos
Character Trivia
- In the Motion Picture, he is renamed Bruce Arvin
Quotes
| Pre-fight Quotes | Win Quotes |
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| I'm your worst nightmare. |
| Pre-fight | Win-quote |
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| I'm your worst nightmare. | |
| You're going down. |
Character Relationships
- Once Lei Wulong's former police partner and rival. Due to memory loss in Tekken 2, he betrayed Lei and worked for the Mishima Zaibatsu.
- Bodyguard / mercenary for Kazuya Mishima in Tekken 2 and in Tekken 6, he assisted Kazuya Mishima with his scheme to take over G Corporation after he became Kazuya's second-in-command.
- Was one of Kazuya's top bodyguards alongside Anna Williams and Ganryu in Tekken 2.
- Enters The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 to capture Jin Kazama.
- Lee Chaolan's bodyguard in Tekken: The Motion Picture. (Non-canon)
- Defeated by Jack-2 in Tekken: The Motion Picture. (Non-canon)
- Colleague of Anna Williams in Tekken 6.
- Opposes Eddy Gordo, Nina Williams, Lars Alexandersson and Jin Kazama due to Bruce's position in G Corporation.
