Raven - Revision history

Colleenriley3749 at 23:22, 5 July 2017

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Colleenriley3749 at 00:22, 2 July 2017

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Toilethead101 at 07:41, 30 May 2017

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Toilethead101 at 05:06, 18 July 2016

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Toilethead101 at 09:02, 19 January 2016

2016-01-19T09:02:19Z

Toilethead101: /* Character Trivia */

2015-12-26T10:42:12Z

‎Character Trivia

Toilethead101 at 10:40, 26 December 2015

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Toilethead101 at 06:26, 29 August 2015

2015-08-29T06:26:50Z

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Christekk92 at 19:02, 19 July 2015

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 == History ==
 {{Installment|Name=Tekken 5}}
-[[File:Raven t5.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Character Portrait: Raven, Tekken 5.]]
+[[File:Raven_T5.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Character Portrait: Raven, Tekken 5.]]
 [[File:RavVSravT5.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Tekken 5 screenshot: Raven VS Raven.]]
-[[File:Raven.jpg|thumb|180px|CG art in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection]]
+[[File:Raven_T5_DR.jpg|thumb|180px|CG art in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection]]

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 {{Installment|Name=Tekken 6}}
 [[File:Raven - Full-body CG Art Image - Tekken 6.png|thumb|right|180px|Character Portrait: Raven, Tekken 6 (arcade).]]
-[[File:Raven - CG Art Image - Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion.jpg|thumb|180px|CG art in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion and Tekken 6 console]]
+[[File:Raven - CG Art Image - Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion.png|thumb|180px|CG art in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion and Tekken 6 console]]
 [[File:RavVSravT6.png|thumb|right|180px|Tekken 6 screenshot: Raven VS Raven.]]

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 * [[Tekken (2010 film)]] (''2010'')
 * [[Street Fighter X Tekken]] (''2012'')
 == History ==

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 *Enemy of [[Kazuya Mishima]] ever since he became leader of G Corporation.
 *Saved Lars and Alisa from [[Nancy]] by distracting and defeating it during the Scenario Campaign.
 == Notes ==

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 | image = [[File:1Raven.png|250px]]
 | origin = [[File:Unknown2.png|40px]] Unknown
-| voice = Jack Merluzzi (T5) 
 D.C. Douglas (T6-TTT2, SFxTK) 
 Kenichiro Matsuda (SFxTK)
+| voice = Jack Merluzzi (T5-TTT2, in-game) 
 D.C. Douglas (T6-TTT2, SFxTK, cutscenes) 
 Kenichiro Matsuda (SFxTK)
 | fightingstyle = [http://www.martialwiki.com/wiki/Ninjutsu Ninjitsu]
 | age = Unknown

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 *Raven's nickname is "The Dark Talon of Death" as shown in Nina's ''Tekken 5'' interlude.
 *Raven's is mistakenly written as Canadian according to the European Tekken 6 website.
-*The words that Raven chants along with his hand gestures is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuji-in|Kuji-in], a variety of mantras that consist of nine syllables.
+*The words that Raven chants along with his hand gestures is the Kuji-in, a variety of mantras that consist of nine syllables.
 {{-}}

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 Raven bears some similarities to Wesley Snipes. He takes characteristics from some of the characters he has played in films (Simon Phoenix's hair, Blade's style and similar clothing, etc.).  However, when asked if the similarities were intentional, Namco stated that it was purely coincidental. Raven has enjoyed a warm reception for his unique fighting style. He is considered a low tier character, as Raven has to take unneeded risks to do decent damage to an opponent.
-Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([http://www.tekkenzaibatsu.com/gallery/viewer.php?gid=t5costumes&pid=12]) / ([http://namco-ch.net/tekken5/costume/img/t_img06.jpg])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during ''Tekken 5'''s intro movie making short work of a [[Jack-4]] unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, ravens in general are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, ninjas were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as  ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.
+Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([http://www.tekkenzaibatsu.com/gallery/viewer.php?gid=t5costumes&pid=12]) / ([http://namco-ch.net/tekken5/costume/img/t_img06.jpg])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during ''Tekken 5'''s intro movie making short work of a [[Jack-4]] unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, ravens in general, are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, ninjas were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as  ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.
 Raven is a stoic man, with a quick intellect and unbreakable sense of professionalism. He takes pride in his job and status as a Ninja. Although the nature of his company is ambiguous, his actions imply it works towards the greater good. He finds it difficult to believe in the more supernatural elements of his missions, but when faced with them, he takes it into his stride and doesn't lose face. His seriousness is a constant trait of this character, only broken if Yoshimitsu loses to him in his story stage. Baffled by Yoshimitsu's bizarre attire and clumsy ways, he attempts to teach Yoshimitsu the kuji-in, and grows uncharacteristically frustrated when the other fighter fails to so. His rivalry with [[Sergei Dragunov]] seems to go deeper than mere professional interaction. If one faces [[Sergei Dragunov]] in Scenario Campaign (in a rare show of speech) the other agent threatens to carve more scars into his face. This could imply that Dragunov was the one to scar him. Interestingly, one of the only times Dragunov speaks openly is to his rival, Raven. An obvious history exists between them.
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 :Raven protects Lars during the Scenario Campaign mode and watches his back (as seen when he saves him from [[NANCY-MI847J]]). After [[Jin Kazama]] forces Alisa to turn on Lars, Raven becomes Lars' new partner and assists him throughout the final two sections of the game. After defeating [[Azazel]] and Jin, Raven and Lars part ways, as he gives Lars the emblem that [[Tougou]] wanted him to have. He leaves by saying that the next time they meet, they might be enemies. After the credits, a cutscene shows Raven and men from the organization he works for driving out to the remains of Azazel's Temple. They find Jin lying face down, half-buried in sand. Raven's final line is, "Why can't I be wrong just once?"
-'''Triva'''
+'''Trivia'''
 *Raven's opponents in ''Tekken 6'''s "Arena" mode are [[Jack-6]], [[Heihachi Mishima]], [[Kazuya Mishima]], and [[Jin Kazama]].
 *Raven is one of the two characters that does not fight [[Azazel]] in Tekken 6's "Arena" mode. The other is [[Marshall Law]].
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 '''Trivia'''
 *His official Tag partner is [[Yoshimitsu]].
-*Before Alisa's introduction through DLC he was the only tekken character that had a projectile that can travel the entire screen
+*Before Alisa's introduction through DLC, he was the only Tekken character that had a projectile that can travel the entire screen
 *Raven's win quote against both Kuro and Toro reveals that he actually has a soft spot for cats.
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 ''"Raven, [[G Corporation|G-Corp]]. Former military intelligence, from technology to wetwork. Lethal Ninjitsu expert."'' ''- Kazuya''
-Raven appears in the Tekken Movie as a secret agent fighter. In the film he gets to the semi finals and helps Jin out for part of the movie.
+Raven appears in the Tekken Movie as a secret agent fighter. In the film, he gets to the semi-finals and helps Jin out for part of the movie.
 '''Trivia'''
-*In the games Raven's outfit is entirely black but in [[Tekken (2010 film)]] his outfit is entirely silver.
+*In Tekken 5 and Tekken 6, Raven's outfit is entirely black but in [[Tekken (2010 film)]] his outfit uses the DR palette swap, which is entirely silver.
 {{-}}
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 == Character Trivia ==
 *Raven's nickname is "The Dark Talon of Death" as shown in Nina's ''Tekken 5'' interlude.
-*Raven's is mistakenly written as Canadian according to the european Tekken 6
+*Raven's is mistakenly written as Canadian according to the European Tekken 6 website.
 {{-}}
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 *Works with [[Lars Alexandersson]] in Scenario Campaign Mode after [[Alisa Bosconovitch]] being used by Jin Kazama.
 *Enemy of [[Kazuya Mishima]] ever since he became leader of G Corporation.
-*Saved Lars and Alisa from [[Nancy]] by distracting and defeating it.
+*Saved Lars and Alisa from [[Nancy]] by distracting and defeating it during the Scenario Campaign.
 == Notes ==

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 Raven's ninjutsu fighting style is highlighted with his teleportation moves and extremely quick maneuvers. He is highly similar to [[Kunimitsu]], a female character who has not made a canonical appearance since ''[[Tekken 2]]''. They do not have similar moves, but their techniques are similar (previously described).
-To date, despite not being of Japanese origin, Raven is actually the most traditional (and some would say even lightly accurate) ninja in the Tekken series. His fighting style, a combination of grappling, takedowns, and heavy strikes has light inspirations from supposedly real hand to hand combat ideologies practiced by the ninja. By no means perfectly accurate, it is however more accurate than the typical multi-hitting speed demon style often used by ninjas in video games, as real ninja often opted for quick take downs and grapples to incapacitate. Many of Raven's other qualities are much more traditionally ninja (as depicted in fiction at least) like than that of [[Yoshimitsu]], such as his tendency to leave a scene by jumping into the air, his hand symbols, and his poses. Raven's second player outfit is very traditional ninja attire complete with a flowing scarf, light armor, hood, and a cowl.
+To date, despite not being of Japanese origin, Raven is actually the most traditional (and some would say even lightly accurate) ninja in the Tekken series. His fighting style, a combination of grappling, takedowns, and heavy strikes has light inspirations from supposedly real hand to hand combat ideologies practiced by the ninja. By no means perfectly accurate, it is, however, more accurate than the typical multi-hitting speed demon style often used by ninjas in video games, as real ninja often opted for quick take downs and grapples to incapacitate. Many of Raven's other qualities are much more traditionally ninja (as depicted in fiction at least) like than that of [[Yoshimitsu]], such as his tendency to leave a scene by jumping into the air, his hand symbols, and his poses. Raven's second player outfit is very traditional ninja attire complete with a flowing scarf, light armor, hood, and a cowl.
 On a humorous note, when Yoshimitsu fights Raven in Story Mode, Raven cannot believe that Yoshimitsu is a ninja, as his fighting style and colorful, as well as deceptively clumsy, style is supremely unlike that of a ninja (it can be argued too that Yoshimitsu is quite far away from the archetypes of a ninja despite being one by profession). Raven, in a rare showing of personal agenda, eagerly takes on Yoshimitsu to show him true ninja fighting. If Yoshimitsu loses, Raven will attempt to teach Yoshimitsu how to perform the kuji-in (a long time Ninja trait in fiction) with humorous results as Yoshimitsu has difficulty doing it. This is a lighthearted moment for the rather stoic Raven.
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 Raven bears some similarities to Wesley Snipes. He takes characteristics from some of the characters he has played in films (Simon Phoenix's hair, Blade's style and similar clothing, etc.).  However, when asked if the similarities were intentional, Namco stated that it was purely coincidental. Raven has enjoyed a warm reception for his unique fighting style. He is considered a low tier character, as Raven has to take unneeded risks to do decent damage to an opponent.
-Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([http://www.tekkenzaibatsu.com/gallery/viewer.php?gid=t5costumes&pid=12]) / ([http://namco-ch.net/tekken5/costume/img/t_img06.jpg])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during ''Tekken 5'''s intro movie making short work of a [[Jack-4]] unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, Ravens in general are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, Ninja were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as  ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.
+Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([http://www.tekkenzaibatsu.com/gallery/viewer.php?gid=t5costumes&pid=12]) / ([http://namco-ch.net/tekken5/costume/img/t_img06.jpg])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during ''Tekken 5'''s intro movie making short work of a [[Jack-4]] unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, ravens in general are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, ninjas were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as  ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.
 Raven is a stoic man, with a quick intellect and unbreakable sense of professionalism. He takes pride in his job and status as a Ninja. Although the nature of his company is ambiguous, his actions imply it works towards the greater good. He finds it difficult to believe in the more supernatural elements of his missions, but when faced with them, he takes it into his stride and doesn't lose face. His seriousness is a constant trait of this character, only broken if Yoshimitsu loses to him in his story stage. Baffled by Yoshimitsu's bizarre attire and clumsy ways, he attempts to teach Yoshimitsu the kuji-in, and grows uncharacteristically frustrated when the other fighter fails to so. His rivalry with [[Sergei Dragunov]] seems to go deeper than mere professional interaction. If one faces [[Sergei Dragunov]] in Scenario Campaign (in a rare show of speech) the other agent threatens to carve more scars into his face. This could imply that Dragunov was the one to scar him. Interestingly, one of the only times Dragunov speaks openly is to his rival, Raven. An obvious history exists between them.

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 {{Installment|Name=Street Fighter X Tekken}}
-[[File:Raven sfxt cg art.png|thumb|Character Portrait: Raven, Street Fighter X Tekken.]]
+[[File:Raven sfxt cg art.png|thumb|right|180px|Character Portrait: Raven, Street Fighter X Tekken.]]
-[[File:Raven versus Ken - Street Fighter X Tekken.jpg|thumb|Raven vs Ken]]
+[[File:Raven versus Ken - Street Fighter X Tekken.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Raven vs Ken]]
 '''Gameplay'''
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 == Character Trivia ==