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Craig Marduk
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| Craig Marduk | |
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| Origin | Australia |
| Voiced By | Walter Roberts (T4), Marcellus Nealy (T5), John DiMaggio (T6) |
| Fighting Style | Vale Tudo |
| Age | 28 (T4&T5/T5:DR) |
| Blood Type | O |
| Height | 7' 0" |
| Weight | 180 kg |
| Occupation | Vale Tudo fighter |
| Hobby | Hurting people |
| Likes | Women, King (T6) |
| Dislikes | King (T4 and T5), Armor King (T5: DR and T6) |
Contents |
Introduction
Craig Marduk was introduced in Tekken 4, and he has returned for all subsequent releases.
Trivia
- Craig Marduk's sub-bosses are Anna Williams and King.
- It is believed that Craig Marduk may have been modeled after Australian wrestler Nathan Jones. Both would be about the same size, Australian, and are often portrayed as crude muscle-heads.
- His injured left ear is believed to be a reference to the Tyson-Holyfield fight where Tyson bit Holyfield's ear.
- In the "Power is Everything" trailer, Marduk and King are being confronted by Armor King in what appears to be a graveyard (at 0:57 - 0:59).
- In the Scenario Campaign in Tekken 6, Marduk and King are bosses in the Mixed Martial Arts Gym Wild Kingdom.
- Not surprisingly, he has some moves taken from the Japanese mixed martial artist Kazushi "Gracie Hunter" Sakuraba. Like Mongolian Chop from the mount position, jumping stomp, etc.
Story
Undefeated for four years in the professional circuit, Craig Marduk was once a respected and feared Vale Tudo fighter. However, Craig was expelled from the professional ranks after being linked to a minor scandal. Bitter against his peers and society, Craig’s wrath consumed his soul.
One day, Craig started a bar brawl in Arizona and killed an opponent during the fight, which turned out to be Armor King. Convicted for second-degree manslaughter, Craig was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary.
Two years later, Craig was mysteriously released from prison. Some anonymous "benefactor" had apparently paid off numerous judiciaries to arrange for Craig’s release.
An envelope is delivered to Craig shortly after his release. Craig opens the envelope to find a plane ticket and an article about The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4.
Ending Animation "Marduk Fin"
Text
For Marduk, fulfillment was elusive... "Winnin' some tournament don't mean nothin'."
When he realized where he was, he was heading back to the place of his former glory.
End of the text.
After winning the Tournament, Marduk returns to his place of former glory. There he meets the new Vale Tudo champion, a scrawny, blond-haired man named Jeff Slater, who challenges him to a fight. Without accepting the fight, Marduk headbutts the new champion, instantly knocking him off his feet.
| Pre-fight | Win-quote |
|---|---|
| I'll break your face! | Name's Marduk... Don't you forget it! |
| Don't waste my time! |
Tekken 5 Manual Version
Craig Marduk, the undefeated Vale Tudo Fighter.
After loosing to King in 4th tournament, Marduk transformed his body into the ultimate weapon.
One day Marduk in a black jaguar mask beat everyone to Vale Tudo Match to bloody death.
And he also want a another rematch against King.
He will meet King again at the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
Stage 4: Anna Williams
Marduk flirts with Anna and she said that she "isn't into Neanderthals". After Marduk defeats Anna he carries her on his shoulder and says "[He] always gets what he wants".
Stage 7: King
Marduk tells King that he will take him down "fair and square" which he does and calls himself "numero uno."
Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima
Marduk 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, Marduk turns around and notices him. After he finishes speaking, Jinpachi transforms into his "Devil" form.
Ending Animation
Text
Marduk wins the Tournament and is crowned the new champion.
For Marduk, being champion was not enough. He attack various martial art champions to show his superiority.
End of the text
The scene opens with the words: "And today's target is..." Two boxers are getting ready to fight in a typical boxing match. The boxers have just begun their bout when Marduk comes into the ring and interrupts, challenging both of them to come at him. The referee tries to stop the madness, only to be K.O.ed by Marduk. The two boxers decide to attack Marduk but are easily taken down. Marduk taunts the audience in front of the camera, tearing up the ropes in the boxing ring for good measure. Steve Fox, who is in the audience, has a look of disgust on his face as he gets out of his seat to confront Marduk.
Quotes
| Pre-fight | Win-quote |
|---|---|
| Get your cameras ready folks. This ain't gonna last long. | Name's Marduk... Don't you forget it! |
| I'll break your face! | I'm number one! I'm number one! |
| ARRRGH! | Don't waste my time! |
Craig Marduk's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
Craig Marduk fought a grueling battle with the wrestler King in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5. Victory and defeat eluded both fighters, and, in defeat, they found friendship.
While returning to the waiting room, Craig was attacked. Catching only a glimpse of the attacker's back as he fled, Craig could have sworn he looked exactly like the man he was convicted of killing, Armor King.
Determined to learn the assailant's true identity, Craig set out with his sworn friend, King, to participate in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6.
Ending Animation
While in a graveyard of the Armor King, Marduk shoveled Armor King's graves, who should be dead to see Armor King's dead body. When he open Armor King's grave, it was really him, who revealed he was dead. So he ask someone who's behind Marduk who he is. Behind Marduk is the other Armor King.
Craig Marduk's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Craig Marduk will be featured as a playable character in Street Fighter X Tekken, an upcoming crossover game between the Tekken and Street Fighter franchises.
Craig Marduk will be featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament 2, a non-canonical Tekken game.
Character Relationships
- Killed the first Armor King in an Arizona bar brawl.
- Rivals with King II in Tekken 4 and they become friends after the event of Tekken 5.
- Was attacked by Armor King II prior to Tekken 6
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