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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|name = Marco | |name=Marco | ||
| | |jpname=マルコ | ||
| | |roname=Maruko | ||
|star = Chitai Star | |star=Chitai Star | ||
| | |img=Marco (S1 character art) | ||
| | |art=Kawano Junko | ||
|gender = Male | |gender=Male | ||
|race = Human | |race=Human | ||
| | |dob=445 | ||
|age=13 {{S1}} | |||
|age = 13 {{S1}} | |S1=yes | ||
}} | |||
'''Marco''' (マルコ, ''Maruko'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. He is a gambler who challenges passers-by to a cup game with [[potch]] being wagered on the outcome. | |||
|S1= yes | ==History== | ||
}}'''Marco''' (マルコ, ''Maruko'') is a character in | {{quote | Hey there, fella. How about a contest? | Marco}} | ||
[[File:Marco makes a wager.png|200px|thumb|left|Easy money... if I reload.]] | |||
Marco was a young and resourceful orphan who relied on his exceptional skills in a [[Correct coin|shell game]] to earn his living, having no family to rely on. | |||
His travels took him far and wide, showcasing his remarkable speed and dexterity in this game of chance. During his journey, Marco crossed paths with [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] in the town of [[Rockland]], long before the young hero assumed leadership of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. | |||
After the [[Gate Rune War]], | After this initial encounter, Marco's path intersected with McDohl once more, this time in [[Warriors' Village]], situated in the [[Lorimar]] region. Inspired by McDohl's impressive victory in the shell game, Marco decided to join forces with the young leader. He saw the Liberation Army as his best bet for surviving the intensifying conflict. | ||
Over the course of the [[Gate Rune War]], Marco established a gambling den where he continued to showcase his cup game, providing amusement and diversion for the soldiers. Additionally, he lent his expertise as an archer in significant field battles. | |||
Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Marco's adventurous spirit persisted, leading him to lead a vibrant life in various cities throughout the land. | |||
==Game info== | |||
{{GS01 CG | |||
|portrait=[[File:Marco (S1 PS1 portrait).png]] | |||
|name=Marco | |||
|recruit=When your castle is at Level 3 or more, talk to Marco in the [[Warriors' Village]] and win 5,000 [[potch|bits]] from him. | |||
|unit_name=[[The Archers]] | |||
|unit_type=Bow | |||
|soldiers=30 | |||
|atk_com=5 | |||
|atk_sub=2 | |||
}} | |||
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | |||
{{CS head}} | |||
{{CS break}} | |||
{{CS list|257|[[Time Slip (CS card 257)|Time Slip]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | |||
{{Line break|4}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-621/R257|[[Time Slip (CS card CS2-621)|Time Slip]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | |||
{{CS foot}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Marco (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===In-Game=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Marco (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait | |||
File:Marco (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
In the Sega Saturn release of Suikoden, Marco's | *In the Sega Saturn release of [[Suikoden]], Marco's [[correct coin|shell game]] is replaced by a "heads or tails" game in which Marco tosses three coins and you guess what side each coin will land on. Potch is awarded if you get two or more coins correct. | ||
*Playing with Marco in [[Rockland]] is known to be an easy way to get a lot of money early in the game: Save the game, play with him and remember the pattern. After loading the game, his pattern doesn't change, allowing the player to easily win a couple of rounds. | |||
==Other languages and releases== | |||
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|1= | |||
{{Other Names}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|マルコ}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Maruko}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|马可}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|馬可}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Mǎ kě}} | |||
{{Other Names footer}} | |||
|2= | |||
{{Other Names}} | |||
{{Other Names row|English|Marco}} | |||
{{Other Names row|French|Marco}} | |||
{{Other Names row|German|Marco}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Italian|Marco}} | |||
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Marco}} | |||
{{Other Names footer}} | |||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 267 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 117 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 100-1 | |||
{{ | {{GS01}}{{Short description|Young lad who earns his keep through gambling}} | ||
[[de:Marco]] | |||
}} | |||
{{ |
Latest revision as of 16:24, 30 November 2023
Marco マルコ, Maruko | |
108 Stars Chitai Star | |
Illustration Kawano Junko | |
Gender | Male |
---|---|
Race | Human |
Age | 13 (S1) |
Birth Year | SY 445 |
Appears in |
Marco (マルコ, Maruko) is a character in Suikoden. He is a gambler who challenges passers-by to a cup game with potch being wagered on the outcome.
History
|
Marco was a young and resourceful orphan who relied on his exceptional skills in a shell game to earn his living, having no family to rely on.
His travels took him far and wide, showcasing his remarkable speed and dexterity in this game of chance. During his journey, Marco crossed paths with McDohl in the town of Rockland, long before the young hero assumed leadership of the Toran Liberation Army.
After this initial encounter, Marco's path intersected with McDohl once more, this time in Warriors' Village, situated in the Lorimar region. Inspired by McDohl's impressive victory in the shell game, Marco decided to join forces with the young leader. He saw the Liberation Army as his best bet for surviving the intensifying conflict.
Over the course of the Gate Rune War, Marco established a gambling den where he continued to showcase his cup game, providing amusement and diversion for the soldiers. Additionally, he lent his expertise as an archer in significant field battles.
Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Marco's adventurous spirit persisted, leading him to lead a vibrant life in various cities throughout the land.
Game info
Recruitment
Recruitment | |
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When your castle is at Level 3 or more, talk to Marco in the Warriors' Village and win 5,000 bits from him. |
War
War Stats | |||||||
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Name | Type | Soldiers | Lead ATK | Sub ATK | |||
The Archers | Bow | 30 | 5 | 2 |
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
Card # | Name | Type | Release |
---|---|---|---|
Non-character cards depicting this character | |||
257 | Time Slip | Mission | Booster Pack Vol.2 |
CS2-621/R257 | Time Slip | Mission | Remake Booster |
Gallery
Artwork
-
Suikoden artwork by Kawano Junko
In-Game
Trivia
- In the Sega Saturn release of Suikoden, Marco's shell game is replaced by a "heads or tails" game in which Marco tosses three coins and you guess what side each coin will land on. Potch is awarded if you get two or more coins correct.
- Playing with Marco in Rockland is known to be an easy way to get a lot of money early in the game: Save the game, play with him and remember the pattern. After loading the game, his pattern doesn't change, allowing the player to easily win a couple of rounds.
Other languages and releases
Japanese katakana | マルコ |
---|---|
Japanese rōmaji | Maruko |
Chinese simplified (HDR) | 马可 |
Chinese traditional (HDR) | 馬可 |
Chinese pinyin | Mǎ kě |
English | Marco |
---|---|
French | Marco |
German | Marco |
Italian | Marco |
Spanish | Marco |
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 267
- Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 117
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 100-1