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'''Sanchez''' (サンチェス, ''Sanchesu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. A member of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Sanchez served as the treasurer of the fledgling organization during the [[Gate Rune War]].
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}}'''Sanchez''' (サンチェス, ''Sanchesu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. A spy for the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Sanchez remained undetected for much of the [[Gate Rune War]].


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
{{quote | It's difficult to change one's way of life at my age. | Sanchez}}
{{quote | At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life. | Sanchez}}
Sanchez was a man of keen intellect and meticulous calculation, renowned for his mastery of finance. He first served under [[Barbarossa Rugner]] during the [[War of Succession]], where his administrative prowess earned him distinction.


Sanchez is an analytical financial officer who joined the [[Imperial Army]] during the [[War of Succession]]<ref>"I have been in the employ of the Emperor since the War of Succession, 7 years ago." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In the years following the Succession War, Sanchez joined during the [[Toran Liberation Army]], managing  the Toran Liberation Army's finances while  working undercover as a [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] spy, putting his analytical skills and good memory to good use. His dedication to the Toran Liberation Army was such that he was never placed under suspicion. His strong memory lead to him being called "Well Read and Easily Remembered Sanchez."
In the early days of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Sanchez joined their ranks, taking charge of their treasury. His prodigious memory and encyclopedic knowledge of logistics earned him the sobriquet "Sanchez the Living Archive." Yet beneath this façade lay his true allegiance as a covert agent of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].


Eventually, at the beginning of the [[Gate Rune War]], Sanchez betrayed the location of the Liberation Army's hideout in [[Lenankamp]], leading to an attack by the Scarlet Moon Empire on the headquarters that resulted in the death of [[Odessa Silverberg]]<ref>"That was the result. I won't deny it." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Though Sanchez felt pained by this<ref>"But my heart was in pain." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Sanchez kept his role as a spy, reuniting with the other members of the Toran Liberation Army who survived and making his way to Toran Castle<ref>"After Commander Tir left the castle, Humphrey and Sanchez arrived with survivors of the old Liberation Army." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, where [[Tir McDohl]], the new leader of the Toran Liberation Army, readily accepted Sanchez, [[Humphrey Mintz]] and [[Flik]] into his ranks. Sanchez aided the Liberation Army as he could, providing Tir McDohl with information, such as recalling the Toran Liberation Army from [[Kunan]] when [[Teo McDohl]] appeared at the Toran Castle<ref>"The Imperial Army is coming! Sanchez says you must return right away." - Stallion ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Soon after, suspicions of a spy in the army grew, although there was no evidence to suggest who the individual in question was<ref>"According to their report, it appears that there is an intelligence leak somewhere in our army." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Sanchez's betrayal led to the Imperial assault on the Liberation Army's hideout in [[Lenankamp]], resulting in the death of [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Though remorse gnawed at him, he maintained his deception, rejoining the surviving rebels and even managing their officers' schedules. Yet as the conflict deepened, so too did his inner turmoil, torn between newfound camaraderie and sworn duty to the Empire.


As the Gate Rune War progressed, Sanchez began to felt torn between the two sides, unable to decide which side was right<ref>"Being with you people, I began to question myself. Who's right? What should I do?" - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Sanchez grew close to the members of the Toran Liberation Army, finding he liked all the officers there. In the end, however, he decided to side with the Scarlet Moon Empire out of sheer loyalty, as he found it difficult to change his way of life at his age<ref>"Ultimately, I chose to remain loyal to the Emperor. At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> . After the defeat of [[Sonya Shulen]] at the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Sanchez waited until Tir and his party  had entered the fortress to confront Sonya Shulen. Alone with only Mathiu Silverberg, Flik and [[Liukan]], Sanchez seized the opportunity, stabbing Mathiu, inflicting injuries that Mathiu would eventually pass away from, before setting the fortress ablaze with Tir, Sonya and the others trapped inside.
[[File:Sanchez admits his treachery or loyalty.png|220px|thumb|left|Prime boomer move by Sanchez.]]
When [[Mathiu Silverberg]] deduced a spy lurked among them and restricted communications, Sanchez's effectiveness waned. But at the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], he struck openly, stabbing Mathiu and setting the floating fortress ablaze, trapping his former comrades in the inferno.


Luckily, the others escaped the fortress with their lives and, at long last, Sanchez revealed himself as the spy<ref>"I'm sorry, Master Flik. I have been deceiving you all this time." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik, whom Sanchez had recently comforted about Odessa's death<ref>"We have an early morning tomorrow. Better get back to bed. If you can't sleep, I have some good tea." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, wished to execute him immediately<ref>"I will not forgive you. In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Sanchez himself claimed that he had no regrets<ref>"Yes, Master. I have no regrets." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> but asked that Flik remember that Sanchez was fond of the entire Liberation Army<ref>"But please remember one thing. I like you. All of you." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. However, a severely wounded Mathiu asked Flik to stand down, pointing out the severe impact this would have on the morale of the Toran Liberation Army when they were so close to victory<ref>"If you kill Sanchez now, and the troops find out that he was a spy, the morale of the Liberation Army will plummet. Administer the punishment later." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> . Forced to act as if nothing had happened, Sanchez continued his duties for the remainder of the war<ref>"I'm sorry. Master Mathiu told me to pretend that everything is normal." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Confronted by [[Flik]], who had fought beside Sanchez since the rebellion's dawn, Sanchez's entire history of betrayal was laid bare. Enraged, Flik prepared to execute him and Sanchez, resigned to fate, did not resist.


Following the Toran Liberation Army's victory, [[Lepant]] became the President of the [[Toran Republic]]. In one of Lepant's first acts, he made the controversial decision to privately pardon Sanchez, believing that the revelation of his deeds would be too much for the young nation to bear. Lepant also forced Sanchez to swear that he would never associate with any officials of the Toran Republic. Abiding by the terms of his pardon, Sanchez entered [[Qlon Temple]] in [[Lorimar]].
Yet Mathiu, ever the strategist, intervened, delaying judgment to preserve morale. Thus Sanchez remained, forced to serve as if untainted by treachery until war's end.


==References==
With the [[Toran Republic]] established, President [[Lepant]] granted Sanchez a private pardon—not for mercy, but necessity, lest exposure of his betrayal shatter the fragile new order. In exchange for his life, Sanchez was sworn to exile, swearing never to associate with Republic officials again. He withdrew to [[Qlon Temple]] in [[Lorimar]], where he lived out his days in penitent solitude.
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==Game info==
|Suikoden= yes
{{S1 character data
|Suikoden II= no
|name= Sanchez
|Suikoden III= no
|recruit= Recruited automatically following story events at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]].
|Suikoden IV= no
|type=Male
|Suikoden V= no
|castleLevel=A
|Tierkreis= no
|facility=Party change
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= no
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[[category: Characters in Suikoden]]
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Sanchez.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
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File:Sanchez (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Sanchez (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Sanchez (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|サンチェス}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Sanchesu}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|桑切斯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|桑切斯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Sāngqièsī}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|French|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|German|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Sanchez}}
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==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), page 138
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 121, 212
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 148
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 57, 84
 
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 21 May 2025

Sanchez
サンチェス Sanchesu
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 412
Age
46 (S1)
Meta Information
Appearances

Sanchez (サンチェス, Sanchesu) is a supporting character in Suikoden. A member of the Toran Liberation Army, Sanchez served as the treasurer of the fledgling organization during the Gate Rune War.

History

It's difficult to change one's way of life at my age.

—  Sanchez

Sanchez was a man of keen intellect and meticulous calculation, renowned for his mastery of finance. He first served under Barbarossa Rugner during the War of Succession, where his administrative prowess earned him distinction.

In the early days of the Toran Liberation Army, Sanchez joined their ranks, taking charge of their treasury. His prodigious memory and encyclopedic knowledge of logistics earned him the sobriquet "Sanchez the Living Archive." Yet beneath this façade lay his true allegiance as a covert agent of the Scarlet Moon Empire.

During the Gate Rune War, Sanchez's betrayal led to the Imperial assault on the Liberation Army's hideout in Lenankamp, resulting in the death of Odessa Silverberg. Though remorse gnawed at him, he maintained his deception, rejoining the surviving rebels and even managing their officers' schedules. Yet as the conflict deepened, so too did his inner turmoil, torn between newfound camaraderie and sworn duty to the Empire.

Prime boomer move by Sanchez.

When Mathiu Silverberg deduced a spy lurked among them and restricted communications, Sanchez's effectiveness waned. But at the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, he struck openly, stabbing Mathiu and setting the floating fortress ablaze, trapping his former comrades in the inferno.

Confronted by Flik, who had fought beside Sanchez since the rebellion's dawn, Sanchez's entire history of betrayal was laid bare. Enraged, Flik prepared to execute him and Sanchez, resigned to fate, did not resist.

Yet Mathiu, ever the strategist, intervened, delaying judgment to preserve morale. Thus Sanchez remained, forced to serve as if untainted by treachery until war's end.

With the Toran Republic established, President Lepant granted Sanchez a private pardon—not for mercy, but necessity, lest exposure of his betrayal shatter the fragile new order. In exchange for his life, Sanchez was sworn to exile, swearing never to associate with Republic officials again. He withdrew to Qlon Temple in Lorimar, where he lived out his days in penitent solitude.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Recruited automatically following story events at Pannu Yakuta Castle.
Castle LV Type
Automatic Male



Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana サンチェス
Japanese rōmaji Sanchesu
Chinese simplified (HDR) 桑切斯
Chinese traditional (HDR) 桑切斯
Chinese pinyin Sāngqièsī
English Sanchez
French Sanchez
German Sanchez
Italian Sanchez
Spanish Sanchez

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3 (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), page 138
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 121, 212
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 148
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 57, 84


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