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'''Maxine''' (マキシン, ''Makishin'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden IV]] and [[Suikoden Tactics]]. Maxine is an assassin who is contracted to kill [[Hero (Suikoden IV)|the hero]].
'''Maxine''' (マキシン, ''Makishin'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden IV]] and [[Suikoden Tactics]]. Maxine is an assassin who is contracted to kill [[Hero (Suikoden IV)|the hero]].
==Personality==
Maxine is the epitome of a professional assassin, possessing a very high degree of professional pride.<ref name="Genso477" /> This is demonstrated by her refusal to give up even after being defeated, continually challenging Lazlo, and her steadfast refusal to reveal the identity of her employer while she was under contract.<ref name="Genso477" />
She is unsociable, cool, and openly states that she dislikes being in groups, preferring to operate alone.<ref name="Genso477" /><ref name="Genso550" /> Her loyalty, once given via a contract or agreement, is absolute and only broken by betrayal on the part of her employer.
Beneath her cold exterior, however, lies a moral compass, as noted by Simeon.<ref name="Genso550" /> She is a powerful combatant, skilled in both physical assassination techniques and magical combat.


==History==
==History==
{{quote | I was just bored, so I thought I'd drop you a line or two. Okay, that's all. | Maxine}}
{{quote | I was just bored, so I thought I'd drop you a line or two. Okay, that's all. | Maxine}}


[[File:Maxine reveals her employer.png|220px|thumb|Following the liberation of [[Razril]], Maxine revealed [[Ramada]] as her employer.|left]]Maxine was an assassin who was hired by [[Ramada]] to take the life of [[Hero (Suikoden IV)|the bearer]] of the [[Rune of Punishment]]. She was a lone wolf with a strong professional streak. Even after being defeated repeatedly, she would continue in her attempts, attacking the hero several times.  
===Assassination Attempts===
Maxine was encountered by Lazlo and his party on [[Na-Nal Island]] in the town square and [[Nay Island]] as they prepared to depart via the Stonecutter’s Field. She launched a surprise attack aimed directly at Lazlo.<ref name="Novel2Nay">''Suikoden IV'' novel, Vol. 2, Chapter 3</ref>
 
Her assault was swift and lethal, utilizing a crescent-tipped staff with expert precision. As depicted in the ''[[Genso Suikoden IV: 2 (novel)|Suikoden IV novelization]]'', though her agility initially gave her an edge, the combined vigilance of Lazlo, [[Bartholomew]], and [[Izak]] forced her to break off the attack and retreat after realizing she was outflanked.
 
The party speculated she was either a Kooluk pursuer or, more likely, another agent of the [[Cray Trading Company]], similar to previous assailants like [[Mizuki]] and [[Akaghi]].<ref name="Novel2Nay" />
 
===Joining the Allied Forces===
[[File:Maxine reveals her employer.png|220px|thumb|Following the liberation of [[Razril]], Maxine revealed [[Ramada]] as her employer.|left]]
Maxine later appeared again in [[Razril]], still intent on fulfilling her contract. However, she was intercepted by [[Ramada]], another former Cray assassin who had defected to Lazlo's cause.
 
Ramada revealed to her the true nature of her mission: the target, the [[Rune of Punishment]], could only be taken by it transfering to the one who killed its previous host. Ramada explained that their employer, [[Graham Cray]], had deliberately withheld this information, intending to use the assassins as disposable vessels for the rune.<ref name="Novel2Ramada">''Suikoden IV'' novel, Vol. 2, Chapter 4</ref>
 
Shocked by this revelation and the true, cynical nature of her employer, Maxine agreed to a truce. Meeting Lazlo, she formally renounced her contract and requested to join his army to fight against the Cray Trading Company and the [[Kooluk Empire]].<ref name="Novel2Ramada" />
 
===Island Liberation War and Departure===
Maxine fought alongside the Allied Forces throughout the [[Island Liberation War]], adhering strictly to the terms of the new contract she had forged.<ref name="Genso477">''Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia'', page 447</ref>


Once defeated for good, she was found in [[Razril]], where she would reveal her employer's identity before joining her former target as an ally.
She was noted for being a solitary figure who disliked camaraderie, often standing alone in the depths of the headquarters ship's infirmary.<ref name="Genso477" /> Despite her cold exterior, she developed a degree of rapport with those she fought alongside.<ref name="Genso550">''Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia'', page 550</ref>


On the [[Headquarters Ship]], she also kept to herself, standing alone in the ship's infirmary. Following the [[Island Liberation War]], Maxine disappeared saying that her contract had been fulfilled.
Though she kept it to herself, she had a desire for revenge against Graham Cray specifically for treating her as a disposible tool.<ref name="Novel2C28">''Suikoden IV'' novel, Vol. 3, Chapter 28</ref> The ''[[Genso Suikoden IV: 3 (novel)|Suikoden IV novelization]]'' shows her joining the party to confront Cray at [[El-Eal Fortress]] specifically because of this grudge.


After the war, she lived on [[Hermitage Island]], but when she received a letter from Ramada through [[Kyril]], who delivered it for the [[Middleport Quest Guild]], she became Kyril's companion without saying a word. It is unclear why she joined the group, as she never revealed the contents of the letter.
After the war's conclusion, considering her contract fulfilled, she declared it over and disappeared without a trace, maintaining her professional, lone-wolf nature to the end.<ref name="Genso477" />


Her cold personality meant she continued to be unsociable, but she did have bonds with some of those who fought alongside her in the Island Liberation War. She also gradually began to open up more after meeting [[Simeon]]. According to Simeon, Maxine was a good person, who didn't want people to know it, leading to her self-isolation.
===Later Life===
Some time after the war, Maxine was found living as a recluse on a [[Hermitage Island]]. Her reclusion was interrupted when [[Kyril]], acting on a request from the Quest Guild, delivered a letter to her from Ramada. The contents of the letter were never revealed, but upon reading it, Maxine wordlessly agreed to join Kyril's party without explanation.<ref name="Genso550" />


Simeon also cautioned Maxine against following the path of the assassin for her own piece of mind. It is not known if she ended up heeding his warning.
While she remained unsociable and cool, claiming to dislike crowds, she was somewhat more open with her comrades from the previous war.
 
Her encounter with [[Simeon]] notably caused her to gradually begin showing more emotion.<ref name="Genso550" /> According to Simeon, she was inherently a good person but went to great lengths to avoid letting others know this, hence her avoidance of deep personal connections.<ref name="Genso550" />


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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|recruit= Following plot events after the [[Defending Obel]] [[naval battle]], defeat Maxine at [[Na-Nal Island]] (Town Square), then defeat her at the [[Stonecutter's Field]] on [[Nay Island]]. Following the [[Regaining Razril]] naval battle, speak to her at the [[Razril]] inn and she will join you.
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|recruit= Complete the Guild Quest "Hand Delivery", first available in Chapter 9: The Ruins of War.
|recruit=Complete the Guild Quest "Hand Delivery", first available in Chapter 9: The Ruins of War.
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==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|CS2-733|[[Maxine (CS card CS2-733)|Maxine]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Maxine (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Maxine (S4 character art).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Maxine (Suikoden Tactics).png|[[Suikoden Tactics]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Maxine (ST portrait art).png|[[Suikoden Tactics]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Maxine is one of the few characters who does not participate in [[Keen]]'s confessional booth in [[Suikoden IV]].
* Maxine is one of the few characters who does not participate in [[Keen]]'s confessional booth in ''[[Suikoden IV]]''.
* In the ''[[Genso Suikoden IV: 2 (novel)|Suikoden IV novelization]]'' Maxine only attacks the party once. In the game, she must be fought twice to recruit her.
* Her reasons for joining Kyril's party in ''[[Suikoden Tactics]]'' remain unknown due to the secret contents of Ramada's letter. Though given their connection, it may have been a simple personal request.


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 477, 550
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Latest revision as of 19:45, 6 September 2025

Maxine
マキシン Makishin
Artwork by Kawano Junko for Suikoden IV
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Female
Birth Date
SY c.282[1]
Age
25 (S4)
27 (ST)
Height
171cm (5'7") (S4)
Biographical Information
Star
Chihei Star
Meta Information
Japanese Voice
Nabatame Hitomi (S4) (ST)
Appearances

Maxine (マキシン, Makishin) is a supporting character in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics. Maxine is an assassin who is contracted to kill the hero.

Personality

Maxine is the epitome of a professional assassin, possessing a very high degree of professional pride.[2] This is demonstrated by her refusal to give up even after being defeated, continually challenging Lazlo, and her steadfast refusal to reveal the identity of her employer while she was under contract.[2]

She is unsociable, cool, and openly states that she dislikes being in groups, preferring to operate alone.[2][3] Her loyalty, once given via a contract or agreement, is absolute and only broken by betrayal on the part of her employer.

Beneath her cold exterior, however, lies a moral compass, as noted by Simeon.[3] She is a powerful combatant, skilled in both physical assassination techniques and magical combat.

History

I was just bored, so I thought I'd drop you a line or two. Okay, that's all.

—  Maxine

Assassination Attempts

Maxine was encountered by Lazlo and his party on Na-Nal Island in the town square and Nay Island as they prepared to depart via the Stonecutter’s Field. She launched a surprise attack aimed directly at Lazlo.[4]

Her assault was swift and lethal, utilizing a crescent-tipped staff with expert precision. As depicted in the Suikoden IV novelization, though her agility initially gave her an edge, the combined vigilance of Lazlo, Bartholomew, and Izak forced her to break off the attack and retreat after realizing she was outflanked.

The party speculated she was either a Kooluk pursuer or, more likely, another agent of the Cray Trading Company, similar to previous assailants like Mizuki and Akaghi.[4]

Joining the Allied Forces

Following the liberation of Razril, Maxine revealed Ramada as her employer.

Maxine later appeared again in Razril, still intent on fulfilling her contract. However, she was intercepted by Ramada, another former Cray assassin who had defected to Lazlo's cause.

Ramada revealed to her the true nature of her mission: the target, the Rune of Punishment, could only be taken by it transfering to the one who killed its previous host. Ramada explained that their employer, Graham Cray, had deliberately withheld this information, intending to use the assassins as disposable vessels for the rune.[5]

Shocked by this revelation and the true, cynical nature of her employer, Maxine agreed to a truce. Meeting Lazlo, she formally renounced her contract and requested to join his army to fight against the Cray Trading Company and the Kooluk Empire.[5]

Island Liberation War and Departure

Maxine fought alongside the Allied Forces throughout the Island Liberation War, adhering strictly to the terms of the new contract she had forged.[2]

She was noted for being a solitary figure who disliked camaraderie, often standing alone in the depths of the headquarters ship's infirmary.[2] Despite her cold exterior, she developed a degree of rapport with those she fought alongside.[3]

Though she kept it to herself, she had a desire for revenge against Graham Cray specifically for treating her as a disposible tool.[6] The Suikoden IV novelization shows her joining the party to confront Cray at El-Eal Fortress specifically because of this grudge.

After the war's conclusion, considering her contract fulfilled, she declared it over and disappeared without a trace, maintaining her professional, lone-wolf nature to the end.[2]

Later Life

Some time after the war, Maxine was found living as a recluse on a Hermitage Island. Her reclusion was interrupted when Kyril, acting on a request from the Quest Guild, delivered a letter to her from Ramada. The contents of the letter were never revealed, but upon reading it, Maxine wordlessly agreed to join Kyril's party without explanation.[3]

While she remained unsociable and cool, claiming to dislike crowds, she was somewhat more open with her comrades from the previous war.

Her encounter with Simeon notably caused her to gradually begin showing more emotion.[3] According to Simeon, she was inherently a good person but went to great lengths to avoid letting others know this, hence her avoidance of deep personal connections.[3]

Gameplay

Suikoden IV

Recruiting

Recruitment
Following plot events after the Defending Obel naval battle, defeat Maxine at Na-Nal Island (Town Square), then defeat her at the Stonecutter's Field on Nay Island. Following the Regaining Razril naval battle, speak to her at the Razril inn and she will join you.


Suikoden Tactics

Recruiting

Recruitment
Complete the Guild Quest "Hand Delivery", first available in Chapter 9: The Ruins of War.


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
CS2-733 Maxine Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4


Gallery

Trivia

  • Maxine is one of the few characters who does not participate in Keen's confessional booth in Suikoden IV.
  • In the Suikoden IV novelization Maxine only attacks the party once. In the game, she must be fought twice to recruit her.
  • Her reasons for joining Kyril's party in Suikoden Tactics remain unknown due to the secret contents of Ramada's letter. Though given their connection, it may have been a simple personal request.

References

  1. ↑ Gensopedia.org, Birth dates in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 447
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 550
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Suikoden IV novel, Vol. 2, Chapter 3
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Suikoden IV novel, Vol. 2, Chapter 4
  6. ↑ Suikoden IV novel, Vol. 3, Chapter 28
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