First Engagement

The One With the Question Marks

The First Engagement (最初の戦い戦, Saisho no Tatakai) is a naval battle that occurs in Suikoden IV. It is the first such battle of the game.

Information

This was a mock battle used as a graduation exercise for trainees on the cusp of becoming Knights of Gaien. Snowe Vingerhut captained a Gaien Ship in this exercise.

Despite being boarded easily by the 'enemy', Snowe and his crew generally performed well, though it was his friend who received the most plaudits from Commander Glen.

Ships

Snowe's Ship

Gaien Ship ガイエン船, Gaien-sen
Explore	3
Range	3
Endurance	15
Captain	Snowe
Rune Cannon	Player assigned
Fighters	Player assigned
Underlings	6 (Before player assignment)

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Explore	3
Range	3
Endurance	5
Captain	????
Rune Cannon	???????? (Ltng.) ??????????? (Water)
Fighters	??????????? ??????????? ??????????? ???????????
Underlings	60

Notes

• The enemy ship cannot be boarded as the ship's free shot when boarding will sink the player's Gaien Ship in one hit, losing the battle instantly.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 424

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