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'''Gadget''' (からくり丸, ''Karakurimaru'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. He is a machine built by [[Juppo]] to assist [[Meg]].
|from = [[Juppo's Workshop]]
 
|family =
==History==
|va =
{{Quote| YOUR PATTERNS ARE EASY TO PREDICT. | Gadget}}
|tab2 = Suikogaiden Vol.2
 
|tmname2 = Gadget (Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2)
Gadget, a clockwork doll crafted by [[Juppo]], served as a companion to [[Meg]] on her ventures and was entrusted to her as his master. An exceptional creation, Gadget was a product of advanced [[trickster]] techniques, possessing the ability to interact with people, act independently, and even learn. When initially constructed, Juppo likened him to a newborn, requiring fundamental concepts like handshakes to be explained.
|caption2 = Art by [[Yashioka Sho]]
 
|age2 = 3
[[File:Juppo presents Gadget.png|220px|thumb|left|It's always "How's Gadget?" and not "How's the small child trapped inside Gadget?"...]]
|height2 =
Although incapable of feeling pain, Gadget demonstrated emotions. For instance, when Meg affectionately knocked on his head during their first encounter, Gadget did not experience pain but felt apprehension at being "struck" until the meaning of the gesture was clarified.
}}'''Gadget''' (からくり丸, ''Karakurimaru'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2]]. He is a machine built by [[Juppo]] to assist [[Meg]].
 
Among his diverse abilities were a transformation protocol that reached its true potential during the [[Dunan Unification War]] and a thermal detection capability. However, it should be noted that Gadget was not waterproof.
 
The intricacies of Gadget's internal mechanisms remain largely obscure, except for his utilization of a mainspring (or wind-up) power source. Bamboo was chosen for his joints due to its flexibility, and his sturdy construction allowed him to support Meg's weight, occasionally being used as her mount.
 
[[File:Gadget is not a tool for fighting.png|220px|thumb|right|Dunan: Become Human]]
Originally assigned by Juppo to accompany Meg back to [[Lenankamp]], Gadget eventually acknowledged his responsibility as not merely bringing her home, but also safeguarding her wherever she ventured. Consequently, he agreed to accompany her in her quest to locate her uncle who had headed towards [[Crystal Valley]].


==Biography==
During their journey from [[Greenhill Principality|Greenhill]] to [[Muse Principality|Muse]], Meg and Gadget were stopped at the border checkpoint. Meg would try and order Gadget to fight his way through, but Gadget refused, his ego preventing him from being used as a tool for fighting.
===Suikoden II===
{{Quote| Okay, just leave it to Meg and Gadget!! | Meg}}


Gadget is a machine [[Juppo]] built to accompany [[Meg]] on her adventures. While attempting to cross from [[Greenhill]] to [[Muse|Principality|Muse]], Meg and Gadget came across [[Riou]] and decided to join the [[New State Army]].  
Stuck at the checkpoint, the two encountered the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] and decided to join the [[New Alliance Army]] after Gadget recognized the leader's resemblance to Juppo. Operating as a special forces unit within the army, Gadget played an active role in their endeavors.


Despite the fact Juppo built Gadget for Meg, Gadget had an aversion to Meg and would hide from her<ref>"It can't be easy partnered up with that girl, Meg, either.  The other day he hid from her by pretending to be a barrel filled with pickled daikon." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Meg, however, enjoyed tinkering with Gadget, tearing him apart and putting him back together again, although she sometimes wound up with excess screws<ref>"I had to take Gadget apart and put him back together. There were a few screws left when I was done though.... I hope it's okay." - Meg ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Meg enjoyed repairing Gadget<ref>"That thing on Gadget is busted again. He's making so much noise. Maybe I should tighten his thingamajig." - Meg ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> and thought up improvements for Gadget such as waterproofing, although Gadget was unenthusiastic about this potential upgrade<ref>"That thing just hates water.  Meg was talking about water-proofing him, but he wants nothing to do with it." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.  
[[File:Gadget gets checked by Bonaparte.png|220px|thumb|left|Why was I programmed to feel pain?!]]
Despite being crafted for Meg by Juppo, Gadget developed a distaste for Meg's tinkering, often evading her attempts to modify him. However, Meg found enjoyment in tinkering with Gadget, taking him apart and reassembling him, albeit occasionally ending up with extra screws. Meg delighted in repairing Gadget and even contemplated improvements such as waterproofing, although Gadget was not keen on this particular upgrade.


Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Gadget continued to travel with Meg, despite her selfishness<ref>"Continues to allow Meg to travel with him despite her selfishness." - Gadget's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
After the [[Dunan Unification War]], Gadget continued to accompany Meg, despite her self-centered nature, while he struggled with his assigned role as her guardian. Together, they embarked on an unusual adventure alongside [[Millie]] and [[Nash Latkje|Nash]] during their journey to Crystal Valley, inadvertently triggered by [[Viki]]'s [[teleport]] magic.


==References==
Years later, in a burst of inspiration, Meg reconstructed Gadget from scratch, giving rise to the more advanced entity known as [[Gadget Z]].
<references/>


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==Gameplay==
|Suikoden= no
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|recruit=When the castle is Level 2 or higher, journey to the [[Muse-Greenhill Checkpoint]] and ask Gadget to join.
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|name=Gadget
|Suikoden IV= no
|castleLevel=2
|Suikoden V= no
|levelInt=31
|Tierkreis= no
|type=?
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|size=Large
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|range=Medium
|Tactics= no
|anger=B
|Card Stories= yes
|panic=3
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{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden II)}}


[[Category:Characters in Suikoden II]][[Category:Characters in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2]]
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|106|[[Gadget (CS card 106)|Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|357|[[Gadget (CS card 357)|Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-348|[[Meg & Gadget (CS card CS2-348)|Meg & Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-518/R106|[[Gadget (CS card CS2-518)|Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Gadget (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Gadget (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Gadget (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Gadget (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
* In the Italian [[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster|HDR]] translation, his name got translated as "Aggeggio".
 
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 109
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 219-260
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 64-5
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.8]] (ISBN 4-7753-0081-4), page 28
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 139, 248
 
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{{Short description|A machine created to accompany Meg}}
[[de:Gadget]]

Latest revision as of 20:38, 11 April 2025

Gadget
からくり丸 Karakurimaru
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Birth Date
SY 458
Age
3 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chisyun Star
From
Juppo's Workshop
Meta Information
Appearances

Gadget (からくり丸, Karakurimaru) is a character in Suikoden II and Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. He is a machine built by Juppo to assist Meg.

History

YOUR PATTERNS ARE EASY TO PREDICT.

—  Gadget

Gadget, a clockwork doll crafted by Juppo, served as a companion to Meg on her ventures and was entrusted to her as his master. An exceptional creation, Gadget was a product of advanced trickster techniques, possessing the ability to interact with people, act independently, and even learn. When initially constructed, Juppo likened him to a newborn, requiring fundamental concepts like handshakes to be explained.

It's always "How's Gadget?" and not "How's the small child trapped inside Gadget?"...

Although incapable of feeling pain, Gadget demonstrated emotions. For instance, when Meg affectionately knocked on his head during their first encounter, Gadget did not experience pain but felt apprehension at being "struck" until the meaning of the gesture was clarified.

Among his diverse abilities were a transformation protocol that reached its true potential during the Dunan Unification War and a thermal detection capability. However, it should be noted that Gadget was not waterproof.

The intricacies of Gadget's internal mechanisms remain largely obscure, except for his utilization of a mainspring (or wind-up) power source. Bamboo was chosen for his joints due to its flexibility, and his sturdy construction allowed him to support Meg's weight, occasionally being used as her mount.

Dunan: Become Human

Originally assigned by Juppo to accompany Meg back to Lenankamp, Gadget eventually acknowledged his responsibility as not merely bringing her home, but also safeguarding her wherever she ventured. Consequently, he agreed to accompany her in her quest to locate her uncle who had headed towards Crystal Valley.

During their journey from Greenhill to Muse, Meg and Gadget were stopped at the border checkpoint. Meg would try and order Gadget to fight his way through, but Gadget refused, his ego preventing him from being used as a tool for fighting.

Stuck at the checkpoint, the two encountered the leader and decided to join the New Alliance Army after Gadget recognized the leader's resemblance to Juppo. Operating as a special forces unit within the army, Gadget played an active role in their endeavors.

Why was I programmed to feel pain?!

Despite being crafted for Meg by Juppo, Gadget developed a distaste for Meg's tinkering, often evading her attempts to modify him. However, Meg found enjoyment in tinkering with Gadget, taking him apart and reassembling him, albeit occasionally ending up with extra screws. Meg delighted in repairing Gadget and even contemplated improvements such as waterproofing, although Gadget was not keen on this particular upgrade.

After the Dunan Unification War, Gadget continued to accompany Meg, despite her self-centered nature, while he struggled with his assigned role as her guardian. Together, they embarked on an unusual adventure alongside Millie and Nash during their journey to Crystal Valley, inadvertently triggered by Viki's teleport magic.

Years later, in a burst of inspiration, Meg reconstructed Gadget from scratch, giving rise to the more advanced entity known as Gadget Z.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
When the castle is Level 2 or higher, journey to the Muse-Greenhill Checkpoint and ask Gadget to join.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
LV 2 ? 31 ——

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Range Medium
Type ?
Size Large
Anger Phlegmatic
Panic Level 3
Flying No
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Trick Attack Gadget, Meg
Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Meg
Protected by Protected by no one

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
X X X
Lightning Wind Holy
X X X
Darkness Shield Non-Elemental
X X X
Rune Slots
Slot Rune
Head Never unlocks
Right hand Never unlocks
Left hand Never unlocks
Weapon None attached

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP E 20 170 290 410
STR E 12 60 94 128
DEX D 13 68 107 146
PROT B 14 86 134 182
MAG I 10 28 42 55
MDEF E 12 60 94 128
SPD E 12 60 94 128
LCK F 12 51 80 108


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
106 Gadget Free Booster Pack Vol.1
357 Gadget Free Premium Pack
CS2-348 Meg & Gadget Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-518/R106 Gadget Free Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • In the Italian HDR translation, his name got translated as "Aggeggio".

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 109
  2. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 219-260
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 64-5
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.8 (ISBN 4-7753-0081-4), page 28
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 139, 248
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