
  SSSSSSSSSSSSS       SSSSSS       SSS        SSS   SSS
  SSS        SS     SSS    SSS     SSS        SSS   SSS
    SSS       S   SSS        SSS   SSS        SSS   SSS
      SSS         SSS        SSS   SSS        SSS   SSS
        SSS       SSS        SSS   SSS        SSS   SSS
  S       SSS     SSS        SSS   SSS        SSS   SSS
  SS        SSS     SSS    SSS       SSS    SSS     SSS
  SSSSSSSSSSSSS       SSSSSS           SSSSSS       SSSSSSSSS

               played tekken 3? NOT CRUEL ENOUGH!

          SSSSSS      SSS             SSSSSS       SSSSSS        SSSSSSSSS
          SSS  SSS    SSS           SSS    SSS     SSS  SSS      SSS    S
          SSS   SSS   SSS         SSS        SSS   SSS    SSS    SSS
          SSS  SSS    SSS         SSS        SSS   SSS     SSS   SSSSSS
          SSS  SSS    SSS         SSSSSSSSSSSSSS   SSS     SSS   SSSSSS
          SSS   SSS   SSS         SSS        SSS   SSS    SSS    SSS
          SSS  SSS    SSS         SSS        SSS   SSS  SSS      SSS    SS
          SSSSSS      SSSSSSSSS   SSS        SSS   SSSSSS        SSSSSSSSS

   By history a man becomes a soldier, through history a soldier becomes a 
   hero.  This is a tale of souls and swords, transcending the world and 
   all it's history, told for all eternity...
                   
                   -From a bard's song in the 14th century.  Author unknown.

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                    %          -SOUL BLADE-           %
                    %   Character FAQ for Mitsurugi   %
                    %      PLAYSTATION version        %
                    %      by Felix Valentinus        %
                    %     (Felix_H@Joymail.Com)       %
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2000 Felix Valentinus unpublished work.
This FAQ is made to make gamers play more easy, please use it freely
and contribute it to anyone in my name.  PLEASE don't try to steal my
work(put in a homepage, change something, etc.), I had spent much time 
making this.  If you found anyone tries to steal my work, TELL ME! Those 
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change.  If you noticed someone, anyone tries to steal my work have me 
noticed, contact me at Felix_H@Joymail.Com.  Any contributors are welcome 
too, and by the way, sorry at my grammar mistakes, I'm not good at English.
(I HATE to say that! ^_^`)

Contributors are welcomed and will be written in credits section, don't
worried I'm not a cheater.
Lots of mistaken has been made in this FAQ so sorry for them and thanks
for understanding, may the best gamer found more mistakes!

Please feel free to distribute this FAQ as long as in it's current form,
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STRAIGHT ON THE FAQ!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
- CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
- WEAPON ROOM
- COMMAND LIST *MITSURUGI*
- EDGEMASTER'S NOVEL <under construction>
- GOOD ENDING
______________________________________________________________________________
Mitsurugi is the one infamous of creating the "Hiten Mitsurugi" style.  The
style was feared in those age, he is one of the best fighter in this game.

   ========================================================================
   CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
   ========================================================================
        Name : Heishiro Mitsurugi

        Age : 22

        Born : June, 8

        Height : 168 cm (5'7")

        Weight : 59 kg (130lb)

        Blood Type : AB

        Family : All deceased.  (Natural causes)

        Weapon : Katana

        Style : Mitsurugi

        Nationality : Japan

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   WEAPON ROOM
   ========================================================================
   Weapon Name : KOREFUJI
   Power       : 5
   Defense     : 5
   Strength    : 5
   Durability  : 5
   Weight      : 5
   Description : Standard weapon

   Weapon Name : ONIMARU
   Power       : 7
   Defense     : 2
   Strength    : 5
   Durability  : 2
   Weight      : 5
   Description : Strong weapon, but consumes energy

   Weapon Name : IRON SLASHER
   Power       : 5
   Defense     : 7
   Strength    : 8
   Durability  : 9
   Weight      : 3
   Description : Outstanding weapon destruction capability and durability.

   Weapon Name : KOJIRO'S SWORD
   Power       : 5
   Defense     : 6
   Strength    : 6
   Durability  : 7
   Weight      : 5
   Description : Excellent reach, 1.5 times longer than KOREFUJI

   Weapon Name : WATER MOON
   Power       : 4
   Defense     : 9
   Strength    : 1
   Durability  : 3
   Weight      : 4
   Description : Highly defensive blade with strenght recovering effect.

   Weapon Name : TWO HANDED SWORD
   Power       : 9
   Defense     : 6
   Strength    : 6
   Durability  : 5
   Weight      : 4
   Description : Extremely high attack power
   
   Weapon Name : FALX
   Power       : 6
   Defense     : 3
   Strength    : 5
   Durability  : 7
   Weight      : 1
   Description : Enables extremely fast attacks.

   Weapon Name : MURASAME
   Power       : 9
   Defense     : 8
   Strength    : 6
   Durability  : 1
   Weight      : 3
   Description : Renders any defense almost ineffective.


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   COMMAND LIST *MITSURUGI*
   ========================================================================
   (AS CHARACTER FACES TO THE RIGHT)

   SAMURAI SLASH
   A
   
   SAMURAI SLASHES
   A A

   NO ESCAPE
   A A A

   SLICE AND DICE
   A A d+A

   WIND STORM
   A A B

   SAMURAI SLASH ALPHA
   f+A

   LOOPING CUTTER
   f+A d+A

   DARKSIDE
   f+A B

   NUT LOCKER
   df+A

   GENTLE WAVE
   d+A

   TIGER SWEEP
   b+A

   SHIN SLICER
   db+A

   SHOULDER CUTTER
   B

   V-CUTTER
   B B

   TRIANGLE CUTTER
   B B A

   SUDDEN WIND
   B B A d+A

   WIPE OUT
   B B A B

   WASP STINGER
   f+B

   SHOULDER CHARGE
   df+B

   SHOULDER CUTTER ALPHA
   d+B

   LET IT ROLL
   b+B

   THUNDER STRIKE
   f,f(hold)+B

   HIGH KICK
   K

   MIDDLE KICK
   f+K

   SIDE KICK
   df+K

   CHARGING LANCE
   b+K

   WOOD CHOPPER
   b+K B

   COILING SNAKE
   d+K

   LEG SWEEPER
   d+K B

   DIVISION BELL
   while getting up A

   DIVISION LOOP
   while getting up A d+A

   DIVISION SLASH
   while getting up A B

   TROOPER
   while getting up B

   ROCKET KICK
   while getting up K

   STEEL SLICER
   A+B

   PHOENIX TAIL
   f,f(hold)+A+B

   SILENT STEP
   QCF (quarter circle forward)

   DIVISION BELL ALPHA
   QCF A

   DIVISION LOOP ALPHA
   QCF A d+A

   DIVISION SLASH ALPHA
   QCF A B

   TROOPER ALPHA
   QCF B

   ROCKET KICK ALPHA
   QCF K

   SLIDING KICK
   running K

   SEA OF MADNESS
   A+G

   HELL STRIKER
   B+G

   NECK CHOPPER
   from opponent's back A+G or B+G

   REVERSAL ATTACK
   back+A+G

   FINAL STRIKE
   while enemy is down df+B

   UNBLOCKABLE MOVES :
   HAMMER OF GOD
   HCB+B

   BLADE COMBO FINISHER :
   TICKET TO STYX
   A+B+K than HCF+A+K

   CROSS THE STYX
   A+B+K than QCF+B+K

   ========================================================================
   EDGEMASTER'S NOVEL
   ========================================================================
   Name       : Heishiro Mitsurugi
   Age        : 22
   Born       : June, 8
   Height     : 168 cm (5'7")
   Weight     : 59 kg (130lb)
   Blood Type : AB
   Family     : All deceased.  (Natural causes)
   Weapon     : Korefuji
   Style      : Mitsurugi

   This young Samurai known as "The guardian in this age of civil war".  He
   is also called "The great Swordsman."
   Although he is feared for his fierce fighting, he was born a farmer's son
   in Bizen.

   The strong young boy enjoyed farming, however after many years of seeing
   his beloved farn ravaged by war, he become angered and discouraged.
   "It's better to raid than to be raided." He said.

   In the winter of his 14th year, He threw down the hoe and took up the
   sword.
   Studying swordmanship under a powerful clan-lord, he was eventually
   hired as a "mercenary for the advent of war." It was then when he took
   the name "Mitsurugi".

   His original fighting style and trenendously powerful attacks during
   battle made him quite feared.  "He has been known to now through foes as
   if they were like a field of wheat." Some say.

   He has a spectacular battlefield record with several commendations to
   the rank of officer.

   Having rejected his military commisions, Mitsurugi's only desire is that
   of a worthy advesary.

   Mitsurugi eventually leaves the Urakami Clan, much to their regret, to
   pursue a career as a freelance mercenary.
   He fights in every war in the land, thus earning his nickname "The
   Guardian in an age of civil war."

   It is during this time that he hears of a new weapon "Tanegashima" - a
   matchlock rifle.

   "What is this? A firearm? It cannot be so powerful.  It looks like a
   pipe!" Mitsurugi stared in disbelief.

   However, even the mighty Takeda cavalry was wiped out by this weapon,

   For Mitsurugi, who has fought with a single sword, this was an urgent
   matter.  "If this weapon is allowed in the world, was will not be won
   by the strong and I will lose my job as an mercenary!"

   "I must find a weapon stronger than that rifle!"

   A rumor about the legendary sword "SoulEdge" reaches his ears.
   "That's it.  This weapon can overpower the firearm."

   Without a econd thought, Mitsurugi starts his search to find the blade.
   "Somewhere in this world, this "SoulEdge" exists!"

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   EPISODE 1 : THE SHRINE OF CONFINED DEMONS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   JAPAN : Omi-Isle

   In Omi, surrounded by bamboo, lies a haunted temple, inhabited by a
   horrible demon.
   "A demon.  How interesting..."

   Upon hearing this tale, Mitsurugi heads for the shrine...

   ROCK
   Age : 35
   Born : Dec,14
   Weapon : Cresccent Ax
   Style : Own Style
   A RECKLESS COMMANDO

   As an orphan on the new continent, he learned his skills for survival
   in the wild.

   He was possesed by an evil spirit upon entering the shrine and has now
   become a demon himself!

   FIGHT ALL WHO ENTER THE SHRINE!

   BATTLE : ROCK, MITSURUGI

   Mitsurugi defeats the possessed Rock as well as his nalevolent
   doppleganger.
   "I Thought one demon was bad enough!"

   After the battle, Mitsurugi finds a sword lying on the stone floor.
   "Could this be SoulEdge?"

   Mitsurugi Picks up "ONIMARU", the life drinker which can absorb the
   vitality of it's owner and convet it to attacking power.

   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   END OF EPISODE 1
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Mitsurugi headed to the pirate's castle

   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   EPISODE 2 : THE PIRATE FORTRESS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   JAPAN : Setonai-Ocean

   Noto castle is the headquarters of Noto-Murakami and the Setonai pirates
   (Also known as the Mouri sea force).  The fortress occupies the entire
   island.  Navel ports act as an sea barrier and provide supplies for
   their pirate ships.

   Mitsurugi visits Noto castle.  The chief counselor requests him to guard
   the castle in return for his passage to the continent.

   That night, he spots a Ninja creeping into the fortress.
   "To defeat that ninja would be quite an accomplishment!"

   Sword in hand, Mitsurugi intercepts the ninja's flight through the
   darkness.

   "Woman, give up quietly! I demand your immediate surrender!"
   The woman smiles unexpectedly.  "Man, you demand too much..."

   TAKI
   Age : 22
   Born : ?
   Weapon : Rekkimaru
   Style : Dream-slashed sword
   THE UNDERGROUND HUNTER

   Taki is a ninja whose speciality is demon hunting.  She trailed
   Mitsurugi to the castle to retrieve "ONIMARU" which he had taken from
   the shrine.

   ACT QUICKLY, FOR YOU ONLY HAVE A LIMITED TIME TO DEFEAT YOUR ENEMY!

   BATTLE : TAKI

   Mitsurugi defeats the ninja, Taki.  The chief counselor secogizez this
   great deed and gives him the sword "IRON SLASHER" as a reward.

   A few days later, Mitsurugi took a sea force ship to the continent.

   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   END OF EPISODE 2
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Mitsurugi went over to the Korean Pennisula

   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   EPISODE 3 :
   <under construction>

   ========================================================================
   GOOD ENDING
   ========================================================================
   To get Mitsurugi's good ending, when fighting Tanegashima in the ending
   scene, you must defeat him.  In order to do that, you must avoid the
   rifle, move towards to him and slash him.
   AVOIDING : press left/right as the dart came, you will avoid it.
   MOVE TOWARDS : press up to move closer to him.
   SLASH HIM : to attack Tanegashima, simply use the Square or Triangle
               button, but beware, you must be VERY CLOSE to him in order to
               hit.

SPECIAL THANKS :
1. God
   for everything!
2. Namco
   To create this game! I hate Tekken, but this... is marvelous!
3. You!

CONTRIBUTORS
1. My own savegame!

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%  Idiot List  % 
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This is the idiot list for anyone whose steals my FAQ or any portions of it.
1. Digi Game 9th Edition May 2000 (Digi00@altavista.com)
   They put some part of my Winning Eleven 4 FAQ there, without any notice.
   Why can't they just send an E-mail saying permission like :
        "we'd like to put your WE4 FAQ on our magazine
                        and waiting for your permission"
   The most shame thing I hate is the fact that we live in the SAME country,
   which is Indonesia, the Piracy Haven.

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                                              Copyright 2000 Felix Valentinus
                                                        (Felix_H@Joymail.Com)
