Steve Fox
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| Steve Fox | |
| Origin | England |
| Fighting Style | Boxing |
| Age | 21 |
| Blood Type | A |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Occupation | Professional Boxer |
| Hobby | Finding information about his past |
| Likes | Fighting |
| Dislikes | The Mafia and the Mishima Zaibatsu |
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[edit] Introduction
Steve Fox is a character in the Tekken series. Steve first appeared in Tekken 4, and he has returned for Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. Steve Fox will be returning in Tekken 6.
[edit] Trivia
- In Tekken 5, Namco broke the Japanese-English barrier built into Tekken 4, allowing the characters to speak in their native languages instead of either English or Japanese. As a result, Steve was given a stereotypical upper class Southern English accent, contradicting the North London accent he had in Tekken 4 to the anger of many English fans.
- Steve's character was originally given the name Dean Earwicker. This was changed after a substantial amount of negative feedback from the Tekken community. The name has been referenced twice in the Tekken series. The first time was in Tekken 4's Tekken Force side game, where a Tekken Force member that is encountered at the fourth stage (the "Mishima Fortress" stage) is named "Dean Earwicker". This Tekken Force member also has a stance similar to Steve's. The second time was in Tekken 5's "Arcade Battle" mode, where a Tekken Lord Steve Fox is named "Dean Earwicker".
- Because he is a boxer, Steve Fox does not have normal kick attacks. However, there are a few instances where Steve uses his legs to attack, such as his get-up kicks, jumping kicks, and a single attack where he stomps on the opponent's foot.
- Steve's sub-bosses are Lei Wulong and Heihachi Mishima.
- Steve's Tekken 4 ending is connected to Nina Williams' and Lei Wulong's endings.
- In the first picture in his Tekken 5 prologue, Steve is fighting against Paul Phoenix. Coincidentally enough, Steve would receive an invite to train with Paul, and his friend Marshall Law, in Tekken 6.
- Steve's move, Hellfire(qcb,F+2), is the only unblockable attack where damage can be reduced by blocking it. If blocking it, it's properties also change.
[edit] Story
As a young British boxer enjoying his run as the world middleweight champ, Steve Fox was at the top of his game. He had everything he wanted, except for one thing - his past. Adopted in his infancy, Steve never knew the identity of his biological parents or the origin of the scar on his arm.
One day, Steve is ordered to throw a fight by a Mafia betting high stakes on the fight. Steve refused to cooperate and won the fight, regardless of the threats made against him.
Unfortunately, the Mafia made good on their threats and put a price on Steve's head. With the Mafia in hot pursuit, Steve fled England for the United States to lead the life of a marked man. But no matter where he hid, he could not completely shake the Mafia henchmen.
Steve realized that no matter what he did, the Mafia would eventually catch up to him and kill him. No one would ever know that he was killed, nor would he ever learn the truth about his past. With this realization, Steve decides to put himself in the limelight again, and he enters The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4.
[edit] Ending Animation
Text
Fortunately for us, Steve has an assassin gunning for him...
We'll take advantage of this situation.
Kill Steve by serving him up to the assassin.
End of the text.
Steve is in the Mishima Zaibatsu Data Room trying to find some information on his past. There, Steve finds out that he was conceived through vitro-fertilization in Nina Williams. The scene changes to the outside of "Union Jack" (which is probably a hotel). A limosuine parks in front the building and two men in suits get out. Steve comes out shortly afterward and begins walk toward the building. The man behind Steve pulls out a gun; however, it is shot out of his hand. Steve notices the gunshot and turns around. He looks up into a building and sees Nina holding a sniper rifle. The second man tries to shoot Steve but also gets shot. The first man tries again but is shot again and then punched by Steve. Nina tries to escape but Steve pursues her, up until the point where they reach an alleyway. Steve seems to have lost Nina when she comes out from behind him with a gun. Steve begins to speak and Nina puts her gun down; the moment, however, is interrupted when Lei Wulong comes in, threatening to shoot Nina if she resists. Nina runs away while Steve stops Lei from chasing her.
[edit] Tekken 5 Manual Version
Steve entered The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4 to show off his strength to the world and find out where he came from. With the help of Lei Wulong, he learned the secret of his birth. Having made a comeback as the world champion, Steve immediately decided to enter the next tournament.
[edit] Official Version
World champion and boxing extraordinaire. Steve Fox.
In entering The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Steve had hoped to gain international exposure and clues that would help unravel the mystery surrounding his birth. Steve, with the cooperation of Lei Wulong, found out about Mishima Zaibatsu's evil designs and the Zaibatsu's involvement in his conception. He made up his mind that he would see to it the Mishima Zaibatsu never made this mistake again.
Shortly after, The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 was announced and Steve decided to enter. Steve was full of confidence as he set off to win the tournament and destroy the Mishima Zaibatsu.
[edit] Interludes
Stage 4: Lei Wulong
Lei is surprised that Steve is in the tournament. Steve asks Lei if he is here about the guy who trashed that dojo (Feng Wei). Lei says that he is. He adds that he's (Feng's) a very dangerous fighter and that he needs to warm up. He asks Steve if he is up for some sparring. Steve replies, "You're on." After Steve wins, Lei, who is sitting on the ground, compliments Steve on his strength. Steve tells Lei that he'll take care of the guy if he runs into him. Lei thanks Steve and says that he'll be counting on him.
Stage 7: Heihachi Mishima
Steve walks up to Heihachi and says, "So you're the one behind all of this!" Heihachi tells him that he is grossly mistaken. Steve yells, "Quit playing dumb! You're gonna tell me everything!" After Steve wins, he says to Heihachi, who is laying on the ground, "Looks like your research is a complete failure." Heihachi replies, "You think this tournament ends with me?" Steve asks him, "What do you mean? Who else is behind this?" Heihachi answers, "Go to ground zero. That is the last stage of the tournament." A closeup of Steve's face is shown.
Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima
Steve 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. I am Jinpachi Mishima. My goal... My goal is to destroy all existence!" Shortly after Jinpachi starts to speak, Steve turns around and notices him. After he finishes speaking, Jinpachi transforms into his "Devil" form.
[edit] Ending Animation
Steve is in a room where lab experiments are being created. He looks at a tank with a life form in it. He punches the glass, breaking it, since he does not want "another monster like himself" to be created.
[edit] Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
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Steve Fox's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
Steve Fox had destroyed the research institute of the Mishima Zaibatsu, and finally settled a long-time feeling of resentment.
Steve was intent on returning to the world of the boxing again, but the majority of major boxing meets are canceled by the war that broke out all over the world. Steve, who knew no other trade than the boxing ring, had effectively lost his job and his passion, and went into depression.
Soon after, he received an invitation to train together with Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix. Steve, who liked the idea of training in a martial art other than boxing, accepted.
[edit] Character Relationships
- Son of Nina Williams.
- Nephew of Anna Williams.
- Grandson of Richard Williams.
- Grandson of Mrs. Williams.
- Assassination target of Nina Williams during Tekken 4.
- Was employed by Lei Wulong to help with destroying the Mishima Zaibatsu.
- Accepted an invitation to train with Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix in Tekken 6.
