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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]].
'''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]].


==Biography==
==History==
{{quote | At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life. | Sanchez}}
{{quote | 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.


Sanchez is an analytical financial officer who joined the [[Imperial Army]] during the [[War of Succession]]. In the years following the Succession War, Sanchez joined during the [[Toran Liberation Army]] in its infancy, managing the Toran Liberation Army's finances while working undercover as a [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] spy. His strong memory lead to him being called "Encyclopedia Brain 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]].


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]]. Though Sanchez felt pained by this, he continued his role as a spy, reuniting with the other members of the Toran Liberation Army who survived.
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 although he would eventually decide to maintain his loyalty to the Empire. After the defeat of [[Sonya Shulen]] at the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Sanchez waited until [[Hero (Suikoden)|the Liberation Army leader]] had entered the fortress. Sanchez seized the opportunity, stabbing Mathiu before setting the fortress ablaze with his comrades trapped inside. [[Flik]] almost executed Sanchez for the deed until Mathiu asked for the sentence to be postponed so as to avoid impacting Liberation Army morale. Forced to act as if nothing had happened, Sanchez continued his duties for the remainder of the war.
[[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.


Following the end of the war and the foundation of the [[Toran Republic]], President [[Lepant]] would privately pardon Sanchez. This was done out of concern that news of Sanchez's betrayal would shake the foundations of the fledgling republic. Lepant 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]].
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==
==Game info==
{{CharStats
{{S1 character data
|portrait=[[File:Sanchez (portrait).png]]
|name= Sanchez
|name= Sanchez
|recruit= Recruited automatically following story events at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]].
|recruit= Recruited automatically following story events at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]].
|type=Male
|castleLevel=A
|facility=Party change
}}
}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Sanchez.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
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==
{{flex}}
{{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}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
# [[Gensosuikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 121
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), page 138
# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 57
# [[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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{{Navbox S1 characters}} {{Short description|Older, intelligent member of the Toran Liberation Army}}
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{{Suikoden}}

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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