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'''Gen''' (ゲン, ''Gen'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. A shipwright by trade, Gen invented a motorboat with the scientist [[Kamandol]].
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}}'''Gen''' (ゲン, ''Gen'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. A shipwright by trade, Gen invented a motorboat with the scientist [[Kamandol]].
==History==
{{quote| All I care about is boats. I'll welcome any job so long as it is worthy of my skills. | Gen}}
 
[[File:Gen gets tongue-tied.png|thumb|left|220px|Uncultured swine!]]
Gen was a highly skilled shipwright residing in the town of [[Teien]]. Known for his exceptional craftsmanship, he took immense pride in his work. With his strong-willed and inquisitive nature, he maintained a deep sense of pride in his creations. He was always looking for challenging new work in order to improve his skills.
 
Gen was also a neighbor of [[Kamandol]], and while they often engaged in heated arguments and appeared to dislike each other, they shared a bond of mutual understanding and camaraderie.
 
During the [[Gate Rune War]], the [[Toran Liberation Army]] sought Gen's expertise to construct a boat capable of navigating the treacherous [[Rapids of Dunan]]. He was curt with the group until he learned what they needed. Offered the chance to push his skills yet further, he eagerly agreed to the commission. Collaborating with Kamandol, he successfully built the required vessel, known as the [[Speedboat]].


==Biography==
Subsequently, Gen decided to join the Liberation Army and served as a commander in [[the Carpenters]] unit during the war. As the conflict progressed, he further improved his ship, enhancing its speed and performance. He would often be seen at [[Toran Castle]]'s docks, continually working.
===Suikoden===
{{quote| All I'm interested in are boats. I'll take on any job as long as it's worthy of my skills. | Gen}}


A friend of [[Kamandol]], Gen is a shipwright living in [[Teien]]. Gen held a strong interest in his trade and little else, not even recognizing the [[Toran Liberation Army]] when they visited him during the [[Gate Rune War]]<ref>"Who the hell are you? Liberation Army? Never heard of ya. I've no such interest in such things. - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Gen gained an interest in the Toran Liberation Army when [[Hero (Suikoden)]] requested a boat that would beat the [[Rapids of Dunan]]. Gen, finding this an interesting challenge, readily accepted, but admitted that he could not do the job alone, as an ordinary boat could not pass the rapids<ref>"The Rapids of Dunan, eh? Hmmm. Interesting. All right. I, Gen, will show you what I can do. But I can't do this alone. An ordinary boat will never make it." - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Gen returned to Teien, resuming his vocation as a shipwright, and continued to contribute his remarkable talents to his craft.


Gen quickly brought Tir McDohl and his entourage to his neighbor, [[Kamandol]], with whom he enjoyed a friendly, if bickering, relationship. Kamandol, equally intrigued by the idea of conquering the [[Rapids of Dunan]], agreed to help the Toran Liberation Army, showing them one of his inventions: an engine that ran on oil. In order to test the engine, Tir McDohl and his party, along with Kamandol and Gen travelled to [[Rikon]]. Gen and Kamandol immediately went to work, making the boat a motorboat. After working throughout the night, Gen and Kamandol completed their work, each deciding to join the Toran Liberation Army. Using the new engine, the group successfully navigated the Rapids of Dunan.
==Game info==
{{S1 character data
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|levelInt=23
|type=Male
|castleLevel=A
|recruit=Recruited automatically in [[Teien]] during events in the [[Gouran]] region.
|helmetInt=[[Headband]]
|armorInt=[[Martial Arts Robe]]
|helmetClass=Cap
|armorClass=Light armor
|hp=D
|str=C
|dex=D
|prot=E
|spd=E
|mag=G
|lck=E
|unitName=[[The Carpenters]]
|unitType=Charge
|soldiers=300
|atkLead=7
|atkLt=3
|warDefeat=I
|weaponType=Two-handed sword
|weaponLevel=9
|weaponName1=Light Steel Saw
|weaponName2=Regular Steel Saw
|weaponName3=Heavy Steel Saw
}}


Gen served in the Toran Liberation Army throughout the Toran Liberation War, acting as a look out when [[Teo McDohl]] attacked [[Toran Castle]]<ref>"They're here. They're finally here, on the far shore. Quite a number of troops." - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  Later on, Gen and Kamandol invented another improved boat, this one capable of high speeds<ref>"Anyway, take a look at this. A high-speed boat I made. Well, that old geezer helped out too." - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Gen had a habit of calling Tir McDohl "Boss" which infuriated the more formal Kamandol<ref>"Not Boss, Master Tir." - Kamandol ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|227|[[Gen (CS card 227)|Gen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-357|[[Gen (CS card CS2-357)|Gen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-505/R227|[[Gen (CS card CS2-505)|Gen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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{{CS list|254|[[Infiltrate the Enemy Base (CS card 254)|Infiltrate the Enemy Base]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-618/R254|[[Infiltrate the Enemy Base (CS card CS2-618)|Infiltrate the Enemy Base]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}


Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Gen was forced to work all night, only taking a brief break to visit Kamandol<ref>"Thanks to Master Mathiu's crazy scheme, I've got to work all night. I just took a little break to come see you, and..." - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Gen's dedication to the Toran Liberation Army did not waver, as he and his troops were still trying to fix what they could prior to the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]]<ref>"Fix what you can fix. This is our last chance." - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Gen (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


Following the conclusion of the Toran Liberation War, Gen returned to Teien to continue his line of work<ref>"Returns to Teien, where he continues to build ships." - Gen's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Gen (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Gen (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The names Gen suggests for Premier L'Amour include Plummy Lamar, Prommy Lamb, and Pramyam Lobby<ref>"OK, then let's take this to... P-Plummy Lamar? Prommy Lamb? Pramyam Lobby?" - Gen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
* Gen wields his favorite work saw in combat and is pretty dangerous as he has ensured the sawteeth are sharpened for maximum efficiency both in his work and in battle.
* In the English version of [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]], when Gen visited Kamandol, Kamandol offers him his finest tea<ref>"Ho ho! Then I shall brew my finest tea." - Kamandol ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but in the Japanese version, Kamandol offers him sake<ref>"{{h:title|Then, do you assume the reserved sake is served?|では、取って置きの酒を　出してやるとするか。}}" - Kamandol ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
* The names Gen bring up when struggling to remember Premier L'Amour include Plummy Lamar, Prommy Lamb, and Pramyam Lobby.
* In the English version of [[Suikoden]], when Gen visited Kamandol, Kamandol offers him his finest tea but in the Japanese version, Kamandol offers him sake.
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
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{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|玄}}
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{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Xuán}}
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{{Other Names}}
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{{Other Names row|French|Gen}}
{{Other Names row|German|Gen}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Gen}}
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{{Other Names footer}}
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 99
 
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 66
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 52, 54
|Suikoden= yes
|Suikoden II= no
|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
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|Tactics= no
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{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)}}


[[category: Characters in Suikoden]]
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 10 October 2025

Gen
ゲン Gen
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 432
Age
26 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiman Star
Meta Information
Appearances

Gen (ゲン, Gen) is a supporting character in Suikoden. A shipwright by trade, Gen invented a motorboat with the scientist Kamandol.

History

All I care about is boats. I'll welcome any job so long as it is worthy of my skills.

—  Gen
Uncultured swine!

Gen was a highly skilled shipwright residing in the town of Teien. Known for his exceptional craftsmanship, he took immense pride in his work. With his strong-willed and inquisitive nature, he maintained a deep sense of pride in his creations. He was always looking for challenging new work in order to improve his skills.

Gen was also a neighbor of Kamandol, and while they often engaged in heated arguments and appeared to dislike each other, they shared a bond of mutual understanding and camaraderie.

During the Gate Rune War, the Toran Liberation Army sought Gen's expertise to construct a boat capable of navigating the treacherous Rapids of Dunan. He was curt with the group until he learned what they needed. Offered the chance to push his skills yet further, he eagerly agreed to the commission. Collaborating with Kamandol, he successfully built the required vessel, known as the Speedboat.

Subsequently, Gen decided to join the Liberation Army and served as a commander in the Carpenters unit during the war. As the conflict progressed, he further improved his ship, enhancing its speed and performance. He would often be seen at Toran Castle's docks, continually working.

Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Gen returned to Teien, resuming his vocation as a shipwright, and continued to contribute his remarkable talents to his craft.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Recruited automatically in Teien during events in the Gouran region.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 23 9

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Light armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes None
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Headband
Armor Martial Arts Robe
Shield Cannot equip
Other None
None
Items None

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP D 24 170 600 770
STR C 13 75 163 190
DEX D 13 68 146 170
PROT E 12 60 128 150
MAG G 11 43 88 110
SPD E 12 60 128 150
LCK E 12 60 128 150

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Carpenters
Unit Type Charge
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 7
Sub ATK 3
Soldiers 300

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Light Steel Saw 7
2 9
3 11
4 14
5 Regular Steel Saw 22
6 27
7 34
8 41
9 49
10 59
11 70
12 Heavy Steel Saw 93
13 105
14 119
15 138
16 160
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Two-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 9
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
227 Gen Craftman Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-357 Gen Craftman CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-505/R227 Gen Craftman Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
254 Infiltrate the Enemy Base Mission Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-618/R254 Infiltrate the Enemy Base Mission Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Gen wields his favorite work saw in combat and is pretty dangerous as he has ensured the sawteeth are sharpened for maximum efficiency both in his work and in battle.
  • The names Gen bring up when struggling to remember Premier L'Amour include Plummy Lamar, Prommy Lamb, and Pramyam Lobby.
  • In the English version of Suikoden, when Gen visited Kamandol, Kamandol offers him his finest tea but in the Japanese version, Kamandol offers him sake.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) ゲン
Japanese (romaji) Gen
Chinese simplified (HDR) 玄
Chinese traditional (HDR) 玄
Chinese pinyin Xuán
English Gen
French Gen
German Gen
Italian Gen
Spanish Gen

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 99
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 66
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 52, 54
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