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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 (game)|Suikoden]]. A spy for the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Sanchez remained undetected for much of the [[Gate Rune War]].


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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."
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 "Well Read and Easily Remembered Sanchez."


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 [[Hero (Suikoden)]], 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>.
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.


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.
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.


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>.
Following the end of the war and the foundation of the [[Toran Republic]], President [[Lepant]] would privately pardon Sanchez. 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]].
 
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]].


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# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 121


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Sanchez (サンチェス, Sanchesu) is a supporting character in Suikoden. A spy for the Scarlet Moon Empire, Sanchez remained undetected for much of the Gate Rune War.

Biography

Suikoden

At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life.

—  Sanchez

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 "Well Read and Easily Remembered Sanchez."

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.

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 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.

Following the end of the war and the foundation of the Toran Republic, President Lepant would privately pardon Sanchez. 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.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 121

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