Sergei Dragunov

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[edit] Introduction

Sergei Dragunov is a character in the Tekken series. Dragunov first appeared in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, and he has been confirmed to return in Tekken 6.

Sergei Dragunov (Russian: Сергей Драгунов; Japanese: セルゲイ・ドラグノフ serugei doragunofu) is a member of SPETSNAZ, the military headquarters responsible for investigating the unknown body. They thought of giving special orders to one man involved in the excavation. A man named Dragunov, a member of the Special Forces, the very symbol of fear on the battlefield who has been dubbed "The White Angel of Death" because of his overwhelming fighting prowess.

[edit] Trivia

• With the exception of various grunts and kiais during fights, Dragunov does not speak. It is debated as to whether or not he is an actual mute or if he prefers not to speak.
• Dragunov's name is based on the Russian Dragunov Sniper Rifle.
• Dragunov's first sub-boss, encountered at Stage 4, is Raven. Raven divulges that he is on to his "organization" and actions. It is also highly speculated that Raven may have some ties to Dragunov, as both are members of elite units and are both sent to investigate the events in Tekken 5.
• Before Dragunov fights Devil Jin during his Stage 8 encounter, he looks at a picture of his opponent. It appears to be a picture of Devil Jin in his complete transformation (see Devil Jin's Tekken 5 ending). Also, after Dragunov defeats Devil Jin, Dragunov can be seen dragging an unconscious Devil Jin by the horns.
• In the arcade beta-version of Tekken 6, Dragunov's name is spelled "Dragnov" ([1]). It is also spelled "Dragnov" in an issue of Arcadia ([2]), however, this name could have added post-scan.

[edit] Story

Sergei Dragunov in the Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection opening movie.

The coldest ground covered with an enormous river.

While conducting a geological survey for the purpose of resource development, a peculiar body was found beneath the endless frozen soil. The military quickly dispatched the Special Forces to quarantine the area, they later relocated the unknown body to their laboratory in total secrecy.

One month later, the military headquarters responsible for investigating the unknown body, thought of giving special orders to one man involved in the excavation. A man named Dragunov, a member of the Special Forces, the very symbol of fear on the battle who has been dubbed the White God of Death because of his overwhelming fighting prowess.

Dragunov stood silently, nodding his head in approval, as he received orders to go to Japan.

[edit] Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Prologue

The first page of Sergei Dragunov's Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Prologue.

The second page of Sergei Dragunov's Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Prologue.

A frozen land buried in dense sub arctic forests. While undergoing geological research in preparation for the development of natural resources, an anomalous object is discovered below the permafrost.

The military quickly calls special forces into action and the entire area is completely sealed off. The mysterious object is then transferred under absolute secrecy to a research facility for further study.

A month later, military headquarters receive an investigative report regarding the mysterious object and decides to order one of the men working at the dig on a clandestine mission.

That man is Dragunov, a member of an elite special forces team who is feared in battlefronts throughout the world as the White Angel of Death.

He acknowledges the mission with a silent nod and leaves for Japan.

[edit] Interludes

Stage 4: Raven

Raven (left) confronting Dragunov (right), as seen in Dragunov's Stage Four interlude when playing Story mode.

Dragunov is walking through the Wolve's Den stage. An unseen person says, "So you're...". Hearing this, Dragunov turns his head slightly. The person is revealed to be Raven, who has his arms crossed. While Dragunov turns around to face Raven, Raven continues talking, saying, "I'm on to you and your organization. Give up and go back to Russia." The camera zooms in on Dragunov's face. Dragunov simply moves his head down and to the left slightly, and then he moves his head back up. Raven, who still has his arms crossed, says, "Prepare to die." After Dragunov wins the fight, Raven is shown laying on his back on the ground. Dragunov puts one of his feet on Raven's chest, and then he starts clenching one of his hands into a fist slowly while the camera is zoomed in on him.

Stage 8: Devil Jin

Dragunov dragging Devil Jin away, as seen in Dragunov's Stage Eight interlude when playing Story mode.

Dragunov walks up to Devil Jin in the Winter Palace stage. Devil Jin tells him to leave. Dragunov looks at a photo. The camera zooms in on this photo to show what it is of. It appears to be an image of Devil Jin that was taken from his Tekken 5 ending ([3]). Dragunov lowers the hand that he is holding the photo with so that it is at his side. Then, Dragunov looks at Devil Jin. After Dragunov wins the fight, a closeup of Dragunov's face is shown as he is walking away from the place. The camera zooms lower and lower to show that Dragunov is dragging Devil Jin with him by his horns.

[edit] Ending Animation

[edit] Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Ending

Scientists working for the Russian Government have Devil Jin inside a water tank. Dragunov gives them a signal to start. Activating the tank, electricity flows from the tank Devil Jin is in to a similar one in the opposite side of the room, filling the opposite tank with billions of bubbles. Devil Jin screams in pain. Two demonic glowing eyes can be seen in the tank on the opposite side of the room.

Note: It is unknown what the thing in the other tank is.

Sergei Dragunov versus Raven in Tekken 6.

Sergei Dragunov received an order from Russian Military headquarters to sneak into the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 to capture an unconfirmed creature known as Devil. Sergei infiltrated the tournament, but did not find the Devil.

Before long the activities of the Mishima Zaibatsu were causing unrest in Russia. While Dragunov staged numerous intense battles to quell the unrest throughout his motherland, he received an order from the Russian Military high command to infiltrate The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 and smash the Mishima Zaibatsu single-handedly.

Once again, Dragunov finds himself heading to Japan…

[edit] Character Relationships

• Raven is trying to prevent Dragunov from completing his mission.
• Sent to claim Devil Jin for a Russian research team.