Street Fighter EX2 plot guide ver. 1.1
by Jonny2x4
==Disclaimer==
Street Fighter EX2 and all related characters and products are copyrights 1998 Capcom/Arika. The content of this file is for public domain and not for personal profit.
==History==
Version 1.0 - First public post
Version 1.1 - Spellchecking and grammatical corrections.
==Introduction==
Originally I was only planning to transcribe the endings from the game, but then I decided to take one step further and transcribe the character profiles as they originally appeared on Arika's now-defunct Street Fighter EX2 website. I noticed there seems a lot of fan-fiction regarding the Street Fighter EX series passing off as canon in fansites, wikis, and other user contributed pages. I decided to write this file to dispell a lot of misconceptions regarding the plot of the Street Fighter EX series. Did Kairi really killed Akuma? Are Blair and Sharon really sisters? Does Hayate belong to the same clan as Garuda? Read on find out.
All the information here comes from OFFICIAL sources. Particularly the endings are from the book All About Capcom Head-to-Head Fighting 1987-2000, while the character profiles are, as mentionted previous, from Arika's page. For some reason, Arika and Capcom were really cheap during the localization process of the EX games released for the arcades and PlayStation. Particularly in Street Fighter EX2, while the Japanese version of the game gives full-fledge epilogue for each characters after finishing the single-player mode, in the English version all the player gets is an anti-climatic "Thank You For Playing" screen, which to be honest, is really lame.
Street Fighter EX2 Plus, the "upgraded" version of EX2 released for the arcades and PlayStation, actually has a different plot from the original EX2, which will be written sometime in the future.
==Profiles==
Ryu - Ryu has evolved the three secret techniques to their utmost limits. Although to the ordinary person his fists might seem perfect, for Ryu himself he is still training. Having overcomed the Satsui no Hadou, he is now seeking to achieve untainted true strenght. "The world has an unknown strength. I should continue seeking it and witness it until the day this body rots away."
His special techniques includes
"Shinku Hadoken", a shot launched with both hands with energy gathered from the whole body.
"Kuchu Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku", a rotating kick which is like a tornado.
"Shin Shoryuken", The unmatched ultimate secret technique.
Ken - Ken has developed a new blow by studying the Rising Dragon Punch (Shoryuken) thoroughly and his kicks has also evolved as well. Ascending into the air like a Dragon God and striking the sky like a thunder bolt, this is the expression of Ken's personality. The connection from my Jinraikyaku to the Shinryuken is still sweet. Let's go, another hundred sets!"
His special techniques includes:
"Shoryu Reppa", the Dragon God which soars the sky.
"Shinryuken", the dragon's fangs which swallows everything.
"Shippu Jinraikyaku", the spiral kick which is like a hurricane.
Chun-Li - Chun-Li, a woman warrior who has gathered numerous kick techniques from various Chinese martial arts and adapted them into her personal style. She was inspired to learn martial arts by her father when she was still young , who used to take her to see Chinese opera plays. Now she heads to the field of battle, having become a police investigator, in search for her missing father. "Where ever my father is watching from, I will fight!"
Her special techniques includes:
"Senretsukyaku", an innumerable amounts of beautiful legs.
"Kikosho", a Chinese energy surge with 4,000 years.
"Hazan Tenshokyaku", a kick of iron that split mountains and tear apart the sky.
Guile - Guile has developed his fighting style from self-defense to perfection, unleasing a fury of attacks that leaves his opponents uncable of defending. His battle is fueled by his ideals and the memories of his war buddy. "My friend, I understand now! Bison...I will never rest until the day I get my revenge."
His special techniques includes
"Opening Gambit", the fist of a man who survived the battlefield.
"Double Somersault Kick", the unequaled flash.
"Sonic Boom Typhoon", a shock wave launched at lightning speed.
Zangief - Zangief, the man with a body of steel. He might be older now, but his true power remains unchanged. However, one thing is certain, his Screw Pile Driver is as powerful as usual, a product of a life-long effort After hearing what sounded like a fracture in his training room, Zangief thought to himself. "Vodka gives my body moisture, but when there's nobody to challenge, it simply ends up sweating itself out!" Zangief returns to his fighting days, showing the world the potential of Russia.
His special techniques includes
"Final Atomic Buster", which grips the opponent and sends them to the afterlife.
"Super Stomp", the extreme form of Russian Cossack Dancing.
Dhalsim - The personifaction of Agni, God of Fire, he breathes a fake flame which only causes the neccessary amount of damage to defeat an opponent. Dhalsim, the warrior of the mind-surpassing flame who fights an unavoidable battle for the sake of refugees. Dhalsim, who is usually thinking philosophically, could not think of anything today except his physical training. "You will now bear witness to the enlighten soul of Yoga."
His special techniques includes
"Yoga Inferno", a hell fire which burns approaching adversaries.
"Yoga Drill Kick", the wrath of Yoga which arrives from the sky.
"Yoga Legend", the opponent is invited to Shangri-la
Blanka - When Blanka found himself at the jungle after surviving a tragic plane crash, his life changed dramatically. In order to survive in an enviroment where he is surrounded by all sorts of natural enemies, Blanka learned his own wild techniques.
His special techniques includes
"Grand Shave Rolling", his body becomes a bullet of muscle
"Beast Hurricane", his wild blood awakens.
"Jungle Beat", no mercy to any of the spoils that approches him.
Vega - Vega, the masked scion of nobility. He has a natural style which blends his magnificent body and the Ninjutsu techniques he learned from the East, allowing him to unleash attacks with his flexible body. Abnormal fixated with beauty, Vega believes that the ugly are weak and only the beautiful can be strong, with him as the strongest of all. "There's nothing I desire more than to see my claw stained with your blood."
His special techniques includes:
"Rolling Izuna Drop", a magic act in the air.
"Sky High Illussion", a gouing of the muscle.
"Grand Crystal Flash", the demonic nail which peels off a fang.
"Phantom Destruction", the legendary Ninjutsu from Spain.
Hokuto - Hokuto was finally reunited with Kairi. However, when the name "Kairi" was said, she understand the meaning behind the Seal of Blood placed on her when she fought. The meaning behind the name meant the obliteration of Kairi. When she saw Kairi vanishing into a deep ravine before her eyes, she also saw herself. A feeling she never felt until now... Perhaps it is the heart of a person.
Her special techniques includes:
"Kinren'eki", a spiritual invokation that has transcended from the old age.
"Kyakuhougi", the magnificent dancing princess.
"Renshuugeki", a combo with countless number of hits.
"Renpu", a sealed technique from the ancient arts.
D. Dark - Compared to other fighters who are seeking strength, Doctrine Dark fought only to survive through all of his life. He was a member of a mercenary training school when he was young, where everyone but himself was an enemy. He comes from the battlefield, a place almost like hell, where its kill or be killed and only the fittest survives. Even though he was strong enough to live, Dark was still blotted out. "Fear is a feeling connected with defeat... One which shorten a lifespan."
His special techniques includes
"Kill Trump" a cruel execution with a knife.
"Dark Jackal", an assassin operation of a mercenary.
"EX Prominence", a red blaze of specialized bombs.
C. Jack - At an underground bar at Scottland, the news reporter was interviewing the bar master. "We heard rumors about a guy who wants to challenge King Bharat in his retirement match..." Suddenly, a loud noise began to be heard from outside the bar, where a man in a hat was quarreling with a gang. "I'm here to let you know I'm the guy who challenged you for your last match. I'll be enjoying this match thanks to the scotch that went into the Master's fighting spirit." "Jack! The customers here are your friends! And now you're backstabbing them!"
His special techniques includes:
"Homerun Hero", a golden arm which soars through the sky.
"Crazy Jack", extraordinary destructive power.
"Raging Buffalo", throw the opponent to the afterlife.
"Grand Slam Crusher", the Big League Silencer.
Skullomania - "Where? Where are they? Those evildoers! Are they cowering before my improved powers? It might be, it might be. The cool mark on my mask and my red muffler are not just for show. Citizens do not need to worry, for as long as I'm here, I will be the defender of this world's peace!"
His special techniques includes:
"Super Skullocrusher", is it a cloud dancing in the sky or a phantom?
"Super Skulloslider", a super kick which slides the wind.
"Skulloenergy", the stress reducer!
"New Skullodream", this is the finishing blow!
Hayate - Tradition speaks of a legendary swordsman at Kukunochi, a village hidden at the mountain recesses. Long ago, a storm called "Orochi" (Giant Snake) suddenly came to the village, causing a flood and covering the sun light. The villagers began offering a young maiden to whomever calmed the wrath of the Mountain God. A lone swordsman came and defeated Orochi by himself, saving the village. However, he vanished, never to return. As the days went by, "Hayate" was born.
His special techniques includes:
"Resshinkamaitachi", the opponent is sliced in no time.
"Raizanshou", the most furious blade.
"Tsumujikagerou Kyoku", a whirldwind blade which offers no escape in less than a minute.
Sharon - Sharon is a beautiful redheaded woman with two faces, working as a nun who takes care of orphaned children in a monastery, as well as an A-class agent of an intelligence agency. This conflicting lifestyle barely hitches her mind, as her only desire is to be near a relative she has never met before. While investigating a certain international crime syndicate, Sharon learns that one of its principal members shares a certain trait with her. "A tattoo of a red rose... Who could this person be?" To learn the true identity of this person, Sharon conducts an undercover investigation by herself.
Her special techniques includes:
"Sharon's Special", the imprisoned opponent won't escaped.
"Hammer Head Rush", an exchange of punches not to be make light of.
"Shuttle Combination", a glamourous air attack.
Kairi - Kairi fell from a waterfall before he could perform his Shinkihatsudo technique against an unknown opponent. Although he survived, the memories of his past was lost, and his only means of survival against fear was fighting, fighting instinctively against anyone who possessed a fighting spirit. When Hokuto appeared before him, his distorted mind did not recognized her. "Who are you?"
His special techniques includes:
"Shoukihatsudou", the residual thought of an assassin.
"Shinkihatsudou", the qi-gong wave from the air.
"Kiiroukyoushu", a flying body fist that strikes with all might.
"Garyuumesshuu", a whirlwind slice which catches its prey.
"Kyoujarenpu", the strongest technique of Old-style Jujutsu.
Shadowgeist - Taking the protection of the law, the Government will commit a crime legally. And there is nothing the utmost citizen can do except protect themselves. But suddenly, a man named Shadowgeist appeared in this certain country. With the murder victims in his mind, he decided to take measures against the Government by turning his body into a cyborg and began employing dangerous ways of physical punishment. "What is the extent of your fighting power?"
His special techniques includes:
"Super Death Crusher", a steel rush.
"Death Government", the rampaging firestorm.
"Death Energy", liberating the dark fighting energy.
"Death Dream", a phantasm of death.
Garuda - Garuda, an evil entity brought to life and exists due to the negativity of mankind. Everyone who has ever felt anger, hatred, envy, treachery, and disappointment. Each of them has contributed to the existence of Garuda. It is said that Garuda's form changes depending on the opponent. Against those who seek strength, it becomes even stronger, and against those who hold a grudge, the hatred becomes even stronger.
His special techniques includes:
"Kienbu", a cruel rotating assassin's blade.
"Kienshou", a powerful anti-air attack.
"Gen", the cause of disappointment and despair.
"Onibusaza", a deadly sword dance with no escape.
"Soukondan", a cursed surge is shot.
Nanase - Nanase lost her elder brother when she was young and grew up without knowing he even existed. Although her nature is different from Hokuto, all Nanase yearns or and worries about is to be trusted by her elder sister. One night, Nanase was worried that something wrong happened to Hokuto and set off to bring her back to the Shinto shrine where they live. However, her true purpose was also to take the path of being a Mizugami clan successort and confirm the existence of her elder brother Kairi, whom she learned of from her grandfather.
Her special techniques includes:
"Yayoidoukongi", the will of an ancient art of staff is harvested.
"Izayoirekkon", a staff art combo which leaves no chances for counterattacks.
==Endings==
Ryu - Forging his mind with true strength, Ryu learns that he must overcome himself. Ryu returned to the mountain where he trained with Ken and their sifu and began a new training from a fundamental perspective, sealing the special techniques he learned. Without being boastful, Ryu tightens his body and hopes that he will find the answer to his battle some day. Tomorrow's Ryu might be you.
Ken - Ken heard a story about his brother-in-law Guile from his beloved wife Eliza that was like none other. "Although his fighting style is different from mine, that guy sure has a know-how. He's quite a sparring partner. Alright Eliza, its time to take a trip and pay him a visit!" Ken, a man who was raised as a martial artist with no worries. One of these days, we might see this rising dragon fly up to the sky.
Chun-Li - Chun-Li has captured her father's enemy Bison, the leader of the drug ring Shadaloo, seemingly putting an end to this case. However, just as Bison was about to reveal the whereabouts of her father, Chun-Li let her guard down. "F-father..." While losing consciousness, she saw her father's face... Chun-Li woke up in a hospital bed the next day with a renewed purposed. "I won't have to worry anymore."
Guile - "Sonic Typhoon!" Bison is struck by the flash of sound-speed. Shadaloo is finished. "Go ahead, kill me!" said Bison. Just when he is about to end a life, a voice yells out for Guile to stop. "Vengeance is not what he would have wanted. Look, this is your daughter. Let's start all over!" The family he abandoned has melted the coldness of this lone army man."
Zangief - We must never forget the existence of a strong nation named Russia. The legendary pro wrestler swings his strong arm again. Afterwards, Zangief having done a cultural exchange with the purpose of gaining a friend's support and gain further power, returned to the heart of the mountains to restart his training. "The symbol of his country, Cossack dancing, and his everyday fuel, Vodka.
Dhalsim - With the prize money he earned from his fight, Dhalsim bought the medicine his village needed to cure an untraceable disease. However, his mind was perplexed. Did I commit a neccessary evil? The answer lies in his beloved wife Sally and his son Dhatta. Dhalsim sheds a tear at the language that reaches nirvana from hesistation. "Only you can leave us to everlasting bliss!" Once again, Dhalsim is fortunated as he walks the path of enlightment.
Blanka - Blanka defeated all of his opponents with crushing force. Although he was a wild boy with unmatched strength, he was also very vulnerable. "Mommy!" "Jimmy!" The bond between mother and son was still strong after several years. The two embraced as if nothing could separate them. Blanka finally found a place for relief after days of fighting. Perhaps he won't have much problem now adapting to the concrete jungles of the city.
Vega - A certain figure was breathing instictively, glancing at his drink... It was Vega. the purser of the ultimate truth interwinved with blood and rage. He fought new fighters, but they were all a farce as he always emerged victorious. "Filthy losers... You're just preys to me... Your only purposes in life is to admire my art and become food for my claw." Vega's loud shout echoes in the arena.
Hokuto
(if the final opponent is Garuda) - A brutal power was sealed within Hokuto when she was a child. However, during her confrontation with Kairi, that seal was broken and her mind was tainted with darkness. After the battle was over, Nanase shed a tear over her sister's transformation, but Hokuto spoke to her. "I was becoming another person who was putting a brutal power to the test. But Nanase... Nanase's voice woke me up." Even though Hokuto mind was warped, the person who defeated Kairi was still none other than Hokuto herself.
(if the final opponent is Kairi) - Like a flame which shines in the dark, her brother Kairi still lives. However, Hokuto realized that her brother's mind was shut in darkness, since Kairi's memories were gone... The thoughts of an assassin has cruelly repeated a past disaster. Although it was too early, Nanase could not keep waiting for the two of them.
D. Dark - Dark knew it. The people who trained in the nightmarish facility he grew up in, along with the soldiers who still live in this world. They were the tragic people who survive death by killing others, just like Dark himself. Until he becomes the last man standing, his mind will never rest. Dark considered all men except himself to be an enemy. "The stronger you are, the more pleasure I'll get in defeating you."
Skullomania
(if the final opponent is Garuda) - Skullomania finally cornered a true adversary. The decisive final battle has begun. "My arch-enemy Garuda, who seeks world domination! Your time has finally come! Mark this frame, cause now you will be defeated!" "I can't understand you... You do not dress like an ordinary human!" "That's right! An ordinary hero would be embaressed to look like this! But I'm a Superhero!" Thus, the secret battle to save the world has unfolded.
(if the final opponent is Shadowgeist) - With his deep attachment as a hero, he has finally cornered his arch-enemy Shadowgeist. It was a great battle, as Shadow fought for the people who affected by the government, while Skullo fought with an overflowing sense of justice. At the end, Shadow lied at the ground while Skullo yelled victoriously. "I am Skullomania, the hero who fights for justice."
C. Jack - The last match began. From the beginning to the end, the two fighters mutually exchange with no luck. When it seemed the gong wouldn't sound a third time, the sound of an explosion was heard in the ring. "It seems you have become strong this time. Like I've promised, your younger sister is free now." "All I wanted was to conclude this fight...that's it." Jack, the man who aims to the top of the strongest. What places will his fists be at tomorrow...?
Hayate - The demon sealed in the ancient eight forked sword was ressurected. The village's shrine maiden tried to confront him, but she was not sufficiently powerful enough to vanquish him. But then a lone swordsman appeared. "Tsumujikagerou Kyoku" In no more than a minute, Hayate's sword was repelling the evil spirit's illussionary attacks. In the end, the demon was cut in half and slain with a single slice. The village was saved and afterwards, Hayate and the rescued shrine maiden began ruling the village of Kukunoichi together, becoming the guardian gods protecting the peace of the village.
Sharon - Struggling to break her religious vow as a nun , as well as disregarding her duty as an intelligence agent, Sharon had nothing in her mind but to pursue the only other person who has the rose tattoo. However, the mastermind was already at another place, one step ahead of her. "This tattoo is the proof of the ability of this tradition. Like I expected, that person fights the same way I do..." One month after she was released from house arrest. "It is not easy break the brainwashing. However, I can do it! Until the day my mother will return!"
Kairi
(if the final opponent is Garuda) - After his battle with Hokuto was over, Kairi was liberated from a deep fog by the power of Nanase, his true younger sister. The truth is that those who fight against themselves are those buried by their own instinct... When he was young, he made a mistake that ended the life of Hokuto's father. But now he saw someone who needed protection and Kairi's life was changed. Needless to say, the sorrowful man began shedding his tears.
(if the final opponent is Kairi) - *Same text as Garuda's ending, different picture.
Shadowgeist
(if the final opponent is Garuda) - Just as he cornered the wirepuller, his cyborg body started to overload. The wire-puller was able to push the self-destruct button, causing the HQ facility to collapse with Shadow still in it. After the silence, the wire-puller stood up from under the rubble. However, Shadow managed to cut free and shot one final shot that caught the wire-puller. "Your perverted paradise is over." Barely escaping death, Shadow managed to survived, but he lost his power in exchange for his life.
(if the final opponent is Shadowgeist) - *Same text as Garuda's ending, different picture.
Garuda - There were not enough words that could be said about the opponent he was fighting. Was it a new form of himself he was unawared that was revealing himself? A dark side of himself which materialized from within? Or was it a new technique which he didn't know until now? Whichever it is, his fighting spirit and sense felt different during the battle. "Was that really my true self?" The answer to this question will remain an eternal mystery.
Nanase
(If the final opponent is Garuda) - Nanase was raised to be the successor of the Mizugami clan. However, her mind was motivated when she learned the existence of her elder brother Kairi from her grandfather, spurring her to set off on a journey to discover the truth. However, Nanase was uncertain whether her journey was motivated by her feelings to adore her elder brother or to become the successor to the Mizugami clan. "Brother... Sister... Wait for me..."
(if the final opponent is Kairi) - "Brother! Sister! Stop this battle!" Nanase echoed a sorrowful shout. At that moment, Kairi woke up. With the presence of his younger sister Nanase, Kairi's lost memories immediately returned from the floating darkness, liberating him from a deep fog. With her sister in her mind, Nanase was able to rescue her true brother Kairi from the darkness.
==References==
*Arika's official Street Fighter EX2 website (waybacked)
url: http://web.archive.org/web/20010410075350/www.arika.co.jp/prod/ex2index.html
*All About Capcom Head-to-Head Fighting Game 1987-2000
ISBN 4885546761
