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Commander of the Imperial Guard under Emperor Barbarossa
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'''Kraze Miles''' (クレイズ・マイルス, ''Kureizu Mairusu'') is a minor antagonist in [[Suikoden]]. Cruel and disdainful, Kraze Miles was the Commander of the [[Imperial Guard]] during the [[Gate Rune War]].
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}}'''Kraze Miles''' (クレイズ・マイルス, ''Kureizu Mairusu'')<ref>"{{h:title|Kraze Miles|クレイズ・マイルス}}" - {{h:title|Suikoden Dictionary|幻想水滸伝大辞典}}</ref> is a minor antagonist in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. Cruel and disdainful, Kraze Miles was the Commander of the [[Imperial Guard]] during the [[Gate Rune War]].
==History==
{{quote| Hmm. It appears you've at least done your job. I guess you're not completely useless. | Kraze Miles}}
 
[[File:Kraze's Introduction.png|thumb|left|220px|No special treatment?! You've just made an enemy for life.]]
Kraze Miles served as Commander of the [[Imperial Guard]] during the [[Gate Rune War]]. Known for his snide and scornful demeanor, he embodied the corrupt spirit prevailing within the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].
 
His hair was thick with oil, and he had a thin beard and mustache. His high-pitched voice was supposedly very harsh on the ears<ref>[[Genso Suikoden: Soul Eater 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1367-4), page 55</ref>.


==Biography==
Despite being considered a coward, Kraze managed to advance his career primarily through influential connections, a factor that contributed to his unpopularity among his subordinates.
===Suikoden===
{{quote|  I guess you've done your job. You're apparently not totally useless. | Kraze Miles}}


Snide and scornful, Kraze Miles was the Commander of the Imperial Guard during the [[Gate Rune War]] and a symbol of the corrupt spirit of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]. Though considered somewhat of a weakling<ref>"I must admit I'm quite surprised that you've been assigned to such a weakling, but..." - Teo McDohl ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Kraze was unafraid to treat those under his command with scorn<ref>"You're apparently not totally useless." - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When [[Tir McDohl]], the future leader of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] was briefly assigned to his command, Kraze promised Tir that he would receive no special treatment<ref>"I couldn't care less if you're the son of a great general. You'll get no special treatment here, understand?" - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Kraze Miles sent Tir on two missions: to receive the [[Astral Conclusions]] from the Seer [[Leknaat]] and to investigate the taxes of [[Rockland]] with the help of Kraze's assistant, [[Kanaan]].  
One notable individual who served under Kraze was the [[Hero (Suikoden)|son]] of [[Teo McDohl]], who frequently faced belittlement from him through sarcastic remarks. Working with [[Windy]], he attempted to procure the [[Rune of Life and Death|Soul Eater]] for her by luring [[Ted]] into a trap. However, Ted's escape and the hero's subsequent escape from [[Gregminster]] with the [[rune]] led to his fall from Windy's favor and subsequent demotion.


Following Tir's expulsion from the [[Imperial Guard]] and subsequent rise as the leader of the Toran Liberation Army, Kraze Miles was reassigned to the town of [[Kouan]]. Kraze blamed Tir for this, cursing Tir for denying him a promotion<ref>"You again, Tir! Thanks to you, I've been reassigned to this miserable country town. How dare you get in the way of my promotion!" - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. During this time, Kraze abducted [[Eileen]], the wife of the prominent trader [[Lepant]]<ref>"The new Military Commander took her away. I tried to stop him. But..." - Giovanni ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Lepant, with the help of Tir McDohl, came to rescue his wife and upon meeting them, Kraze wasted no time in telling Tir what he thought of him. However, unfortunately for him, Kraze found himself outnumbered by enemies<ref>"You seem to be hated by a lot of people." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and his threats to harm Eileen should they come near him failed<ref>"Don't come any closer. I wouldn't want to hurt
[[File:One Ending for Kraze.png|thumb|left|220px|How rude! I always mean to help!]]
this beautiful lady." - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Tir would prove the victor of this battle of wills, as even Kraze's threat of what would happen to his father [[Teo McDohl]] if something happened to Kraze<ref>"Think of what will happen to your father Teo if anything happens to me." - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> proved ineffective. Tir refused to spare Kraze Miles, saying that Kraze was the one person he could not forgive<ref>"You're the one person I can't forgive." - Tir McDohl ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and so Kraze’s life came to an end.
As a consequence of his failures, Kraze was reassigned to the town of [[Kouan]] as its new military commander, a position he deeply resented. Being "exiled to the countryside" frustrated him, and this led to frequent clashes with [[Lepant]], another significant figure in Kouan. Eventually, Kraze committed the heinous act of abducting Lepant's wife, [[Eileen]].
 
However, the tables turned when Lepant, along with the emerging [[Toran Liberation Army]], successfully rescued Eileen, thereby overthrowing Kraze's rule over Kouan. The fate of Kraze Miles ultimately rested in the hands of the very hero he had once scorned and belittled.
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Kraze Miles (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Kraze Miles (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Kraze (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Kraze (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Kraze is the only character in Suikoden I that can be executed without imposing any long-term penalties on game completion. If you do not execute him, he will run off, never to be seen again, and [[Gremio]] will chide you for it, although [[Cleo]] will praise Tir for having a big heart.
* Kraze is the only character in [[Suikoden]] that can be executed without imposing any long-term penalties on game completion. If you do not execute him, he will run off, never to be seen again, and [[Gremio]] will chide you for it, although [[Cleo]] will praise you for having a big heart.
* Kraze's fate comes from the novelization of [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]].
* For some reason, [[Konami]] is quite unambiguous about Kraze's fate considering it's optional; practically all reference material and novelisations state that he was executed, although the Kiwami Encyclopedia reverts back to an ambiguous ending.
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Kèlā zī}}
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{{Other Names row|Spanish|Kraze}}
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==References==
==References==
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# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 88, 335
 
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 155
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Latest revision as of 16:02, 15 May 2025

Kraze Miles
クレイズ・マイルス Kureizu Mairusu
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 422
Age
36 (S1)
Meta Information
Appearances

Kraze Miles (クレイズ・マイルス, Kureizu Mairusu) is a minor antagonist in Suikoden. Cruel and disdainful, Kraze Miles was the Commander of the Imperial Guard during the Gate Rune War.

History

Hmm. It appears you've at least done your job. I guess you're not completely useless.

—  Kraze Miles
No special treatment?! You've just made an enemy for life.

Kraze Miles served as Commander of the Imperial Guard during the Gate Rune War. Known for his snide and scornful demeanor, he embodied the corrupt spirit prevailing within the Scarlet Moon Empire.

His hair was thick with oil, and he had a thin beard and mustache. His high-pitched voice was supposedly very harsh on the ears[1].

Despite being considered a coward, Kraze managed to advance his career primarily through influential connections, a factor that contributed to his unpopularity among his subordinates.

One notable individual who served under Kraze was the son of Teo McDohl, who frequently faced belittlement from him through sarcastic remarks. Working with Windy, he attempted to procure the Soul Eater for her by luring Ted into a trap. However, Ted's escape and the hero's subsequent escape from Gregminster with the rune led to his fall from Windy's favor and subsequent demotion.

How rude! I always mean to help!

As a consequence of his failures, Kraze was reassigned to the town of Kouan as its new military commander, a position he deeply resented. Being "exiled to the countryside" frustrated him, and this led to frequent clashes with Lepant, another significant figure in Kouan. Eventually, Kraze committed the heinous act of abducting Lepant's wife, Eileen.

However, the tables turned when Lepant, along with the emerging Toran Liberation Army, successfully rescued Eileen, thereby overthrowing Kraze's rule over Kouan. The fate of Kraze Miles ultimately rested in the hands of the very hero he had once scorned and belittled.

Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Kraze is the only character in Suikoden that can be executed without imposing any long-term penalties on game completion. If you do not execute him, he will run off, never to be seen again, and Gremio will chide you for it, although Cleo will praise you for having a big heart.
  • For some reason, Konami is quite unambiguous about Kraze's fate considering it's optional; practically all reference material and novelisations state that he was executed, although the Kiwami Encyclopedia reverts back to an ambiguous ending.

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana クレイズ
Japanese rōmaji Kureisu
Chinese simplified (HDR) 克雷兹
Chinese traditional (HDR) 克拉茲
Chinese pinyin Kèlā zī
English Kraze
French Kraze
German Kraze
Italian Kraze
Spanish Kraze

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 88, 335
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 155
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 45


  1. ↑ Genso Suikoden: Soul Eater 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1367-4), page 55
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