Jack (series)
| Origin | Various (usually Russia) |
| Voiced By | Banjō Ginga (all) |
| Fighting Style | {{{fightingstyle}}} |
| Age | Ranging from 0 to 7 |
| Blood Type | Ranging from Plutonium and Oil |
| Height | Ranging from 6'7" to 7'8" |
| Weight | 170 kg (except Jack-6: 210 kg) |
| Occupation | Depends |
| Hobby | Depends |
| Likes | Jane (all) |
| Dislikes | |
Contents
Introduction[edit]
Jack is the name given to a series of robots in the Tekken series. Jack made his first appearance in Tekken. Jack's rival is Prototype Jack, a prototype version of himself. Though Jack has many names and designations they all share the same memories except for Jack-5 as Gun Jack loses his memories in Tekken 3 and Jack-6 does not regain them until Tekken 6. Jack has appeared in all main Titles except for Tekken 4, his absence is left unexplained. This article focuses on one Jack who has appeared in various games in upgraded forms and aliases, though his appearance and fighting style remain mostly the same. These are:
Other Jacks: Prototype Jack • Jack-4
History[edit]
Gameplay
This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Story
- Prologue (Manual)
- This military cyborg was originally developed as a shock weapon. Jacks[sic] handlers sent him to the tournament to get rid of Kazuya when they got wind of his plans for a world coup d'état. Nothing but a robot could boast his violent attacks and stupendous power.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- Jack is strapped onto a machine that connects him to dozens of other Jacks. His information is downloaded to them. "Danger."
Trivia
- In Jack's ending video, the machine which is attached to Jack is codenamed System 11; this is the name of the arcade machine hardware which ran Tekken and Tekken 2.
Gameplay
This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Story
- Prologue
- This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
- Ending Unofficial Synopsis
- Jack-2 and a young Jane are playing on a tropical island. A satellite way up in space fires a laser at Jack-2, shutting him down.
Trivia
This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Gameplay
During Ganryu's absence in Tekken 3, Gun Jack took some of his unique moves (such as Sumo Stomp) and also gains a WR+3 side kick.
Story
- Prologue (Manual)
- Jack-2 is reborn... When Jane, now a physicist, was eight years old, she was rescued from a bacteriological war by the Russian military robot Jack-2. However, Jack-2 was later destroyed by a satellite weapon as Jane, still a young girl, watched in horror. Jane, now 27, could not forget the nightmare of Jack-2 having collapsed beside her. She spent 10 years restoring Jack-2 to 90% functionality, but it seemed to have lost the human characteristics that set it apart from Jack. Jane worked hard analyzing the program in order to return to Jack-2 the gentle soul which had saved her life. Through detailed analysis, she found that most of Jack-2's programming was created by Mishima Industries, one of the subsidiaries of the Mishima Zaibatsu. Moreover, she discovered a hidden program... 'Project Gun Jack'. It laid the groundwork for a new weapon, a pivot gun. In order to restore Jack-2 completely, Jane had to approach the Mishima Zaibatsu and solve the mystery of the project. She quickly installed the hidden program and brought the newly dubbed Gun Jack to the Mishima Zaibatsu.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- A computer with the words "King of Iron Fist Tournament" and a picture of Gun Jack are shown. Jane smiles and Gun Jack awakens. Gun Jack puts Jane on his shoulder and the two go outside. A satelite image closes in on Gun Jack and Jane. Doctor Abel is the one watching Gun Jack and Jane from the image. The satelite then fires a laser at Gun Jack's location. Fortunately, Gun Jack was able to block the attack with a force-field, and the two survive.
Trivia
- In Tekken 3, Gun Jack is available after beating the game three times.
- Gun Jack's bosses in the Tekken Force side game in Tekken 3 are (in order of appearance) itself, Yoshimitsu, Bryan Fury, and Heihachi Mishima.
- Gun Jack rivals in Tekken Card Challenge are Julia Chang, Bryan Fury and Anna Williams.
- An upgraded Gun Jack appears in Devil Within, a side game in Tekken 5 who is now capable of firing powerful projectiles.
- To view Gun Jack's full Tekken 3 ending, you have to beat the game with him twice. Beat the game with him just once and his ending will finish straight after the beam hits Gun Jack and Jane. If you complete the game again, then the second part shows that Gun Jack erected a force field to protect him and Jane.
- Gun Jack has an alternative ending, along with Ling Xiaoyu.
Gameplay
Jack-5, does not have the unique Ganryu moves that Gun Jack had.
Story
- Prologue (In-Game Text)
- Beloved Jack-5... Two years ago, a physics scientist named Jane tried to sneak into Mishima Industries with Gun Jack. However, they were discovered by a Tekken Force patrol and were fired upon. Gun Jack placed himself in the line of fire to protect Jane. After the hail of bullets stopped, Gun Jack had ceased to move. The day after, Jane was found and rescued by a G Corporation freighter. Jane joined the robotics division of G Corporation and successfully created Jack-4. Jane used data collected from Jack-4 and began work on a newer model, Jack-5. She saw the upcoming King of Iron Fist Tournament as the perfect chance to test the latest model, equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
- Interludes (Unofficial Synopsis)
- Stage: Heihachi Mishima: Jack-5 encounters at the Final Frontier. As Heihachi is speaking, Jack-5 prepares its Data Analysis Program. After defeating Heihachi, Jack-5 headbutts him several times (like in Heihachi's interlude with Jack-5), and it finishes him with a charged uppercut, which sends Heihachi flying off of the platform. Finally, Jack-5 raises its arms and flies away.
- Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima: Jinpachi says "Die." Jack-5 has now found his primary target and is ready to fight. Upon victory, Jack-5 walks over to Jinpachi and begins jabbing his unconscious body several times. Jack-5's analysis has successfully been completed.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- Jane is seen working on her laptop in front of a deactivated Jack-5. After a moment, Jack-5 becomes active; however, Jack-5 is going haywire, destroying everything in the room. Just when he is ready to destroy Jane, the newly uploaded memories kick-in and Jack-5 remembers who Jane is, stopping the madness. He picks up Jane and they go on happily ever after.
Trivia
- Jack-5's sub-boss is Heihachi Mishima.
- If Jack-5 is hit by Devil Jin's laser, he won't go haywire like his predecessors in the Jack series, but will instead fall down. However, if hit with a straight Hellfire Blast (1+2), Jack-5 can recover some of the damage and avoid falling to the ground by pressing 1+2 after being hit.
- During Jack-5's "Story" mode, the screen will go black momentarily before his interlude fights with Heihachi and Jinpachi.
Gameplay
Where its predecessor Jack-5 was able to shoot live rounds via its arms, Jack-6 is instead able to extend its arms with explosive force to attain a similar effect
Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Story
- Prologue (In-Game Text)
- Jane successfully restored Jack-5's memory. It was not long until the Mishima Zaibatsu decided to make their own "Jack" model, which was ten times the power of Jack-5. The new G Corporation leader, Kazuya Mishima, also demanded a new "Jack" model, eventually creating Jack-6. They decided to put it into The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 to destroy the Mishima Zaibatsu.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- Jane is looking for Jack-6 through what seems like a warehouse and finally discovers Jack, who has done modifications on itself, now sporting various tools. Jane is wondering in disbelief what it has done to itself while Jack-6 looks rather pleased with his handywork.
Trivia
- In the Scenario Campaign of Tekken 6, Jack-6 is a boss at Container Terminal 3.
- Jack-6's Stage 1 and Stage 2 opponents in Scenario Campaign's "Arena" mode are Alisa Bosconovitch and Heihachi.
- Jack-6's dialogue in the Scenario Campaign mode mainly consists of the orders it is given (written in parenthesis and all capital letters), spoken in a manner reminiscent of "Hulk Speak". It always refers to itself in third person, and it never uses any articles. It identifies humans as "biologicals" and animals as "primitive biologicals." Jack-6 also states that it loves fighting on many occasions.
Spin-Off's and Related games[edit]
Gameplay
Jack-2 This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Gun Jack This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Story
Tekken Tag Tournament is a non-canonical Tekken game containing no plot.
- Ending Description
- Jack-2: Jack-2 and Prototype Jack are sitting next to each other in Eddy Gordo's first Tekken Tag Tournament stage (the stage is called "Eddy-A"). They appear to be watching the sunset. The camera focuses on the two for a short period of time. Suddenly, Jack-2 turns his head and looks at Prototype Jack. Then, Prototype Jack turns his head and looks at Jack-2. As Prototype Jack does this, Jack-2 turns his head in the opposite direction, looking away from Prototype Jack. After a few seconds, they return to watching the sunset.
- Gun Jack: Gun Jack and Jack-2 practice their moves together. The moves that they perform look like the moves that they can perform during gameplay (such as "Double Axe", "High and Low Cross Cut", and "Cossack Kicks"). The video ends with both of them performing their "Cossack Kicks" with their backs facing the screen. This ending takes place in King's stage.
Trivia
This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Gameplay
- Taken from JACK-X's official website page:
- A powerful robot that responds only to the orders of its master. It serves as a backup to the JACK-6 line of robots. It possesses superior attack range and power, and is also equipped with several high-powered, all-range attacks.
Story
- Prologue (In-Game Text)
- Bryan has plotted to steal the overwhelming power of Pandora for himself after arriving at the South Pole. But he breaks into the G Corporation's laboratory and finds a new line of JACK series robots. This new line is dubbed JACK-X, which was to serve as a back-up to the JACK-6 series.
- Bryan: "What the hell is this?"
- JACK-X: "Start up complete. Voice print authentication... Complete. Awaiting instructions."
- With Bryan now having total and absolute control of the weapon known as JACK-X, he continues with his plan. Together, they head straight for the South Pole to obtain Pandora.
- Bryan: "This is going to be so much fun... Muwhahah... Hahahahahahaha!
- Rivals Cutscene Unofficial Synopsis)
- The camera shows Cody and Guy walking away with their backs facing the screen. "Hey, tin man. how tough are these guys?" Bryan asks JACK-X, as the robot begins analyzing the two. "Calculating the power levels of both fighters... calculations complete. Starting analysis. Analysis complete." JACK-X comments, as Bryan cracks his neck from side to side in preparation for the upcoming battle. An evil smile creeps across Bryan's face as the robot continues. "Both fighters have been positively identified. Both fighters' battle power levels are over 9,000. Both fighters are ranked at Level 3A. Retrieving biographical data." Bryan clenches his fists and walks forward with an evil laugh. "Cancel data." Bryan interrupts. "Hey! Prepare yourself for a fight." he addresses Cody and Guy. "We don't have time for this." Guy answers, as he resumes walking off. In response, Bryan raises his left arm, which prompts JACK-X to run forward and unleash a quick assault on the duo, before going back to Bryan's side. "Looks like it might be fun." Cody remarks with a smile as he and guy enter their fighting stances. "Heh. Now... let us have a fight to the death!" Bryan says with a wide grin as he crouches down in front of JACK-X with his arms spread out to his sides. "Now engaging battle mode." JACK-X adds, raising his arms in "L" positions behind Bryan.
- Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
- Bryan laughs evilly as he approaches Pandora. "Well now, how should I put this beautiful thing to use?" he questions himself, as the box lights up and opens, releasing a skyward beam of light. As the two observe this, Bryan glances over to JACK-X. "Initiating emergency restart. Reboot... Restoring all systems." the robot states. "What was that?" Bryan asks as he turns to face his partner. "Online. System restored. Now scanning for targets." JACK-X comments, its eyes lighting up as it turns towards Bryan, who is preparing for the inevitable fight. "Level-A target identified. Starting extermination mode." JACK-X continues, as Bryan flees towards Pandora to avoid two rockets shot from the revealed mounted cannons on the machine's shoulders. After waiting a few seconds, Bryan comes out from behind the box and lunges towards JACK-X with a deep yell.
Trivia
- His title is "Heavy Arms".
Gameplay
Jack-6 will be featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
Story
- Ending Description
- This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Trivia
This section is empty. You can help by expanding it.
Other Media[edit]
Jack-2 had mysteriously come across a little girl named Jane, who appears to be very ill. He is in search of a cure for her illness as he gets caught up in the Tekken tournament. He must save the little girl and survive the Tekken tournament before it's too late. Jack-2 and Jane want to get on the ship but Lee Chaolan won't allow them on, so he makes a deal. Lee will ask Bruce Irvin to fight Jack-2. If Jack-2 wins, he can proceed to the ship.
So Jack-2 defeats Bruce and they proceed. When Lei Wulong was going to be killed, Jack-2 stepped in and killed his captor. Lei doesn't understand why he had to killed. Jack-2 killed him. He said that it was payment for helping him and Jane get on the ship. Soon Lei, Jane and Jack-2 head to Mishima Industries where they will meet Doctor Boskonovitch. In the middle of the lab, Jack-2 meets three Prototype Jack robots. He destroys all of them and proceeds to meet the doctor. Soon when Lee Chaolan pressed the detonation button for blowing up the entire island, Jack-2, Doctor Boskonovitch, Lei and Jane had to escape. Lei, Jane and Doctor Boskonovitch escaped from the closing door and survived, but Jack-2 however his torso was being crushed by the door thus sacrificing himself for Jane and the rest of them. Doctor Boskonovitch and Lei promise to look after the girl. Lei thanks Jack-2. Jack-2's last lines are "Farewell. I promise when I come back, I'll be more human... for you".
Videos[edit]
Character Trivia[edit]
- A modified Jack, maybe a new version of Gun Jack, appears in the Devil Within side game from Tekken 5. He is the final boss of Level 1. This is a modified version and it can fire powerful projectile attacks. It is unknown if his appearance or Devil Within itself is canonical or not.
- From their in-game appearance, the Jack Robots' height seem similar to humans, but they are taller than the humans they interact with in their endings.
Character Relationships[edit]
- Rival of Prototype Jack.
- Created by Jane who works at G Corporation, as ordered by Kazuya Mishima
- Rival of NANCY-MI847J
