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She was the daughter of [[Kilauea Shulen]], a respected figure who had fought in the [[War of Succession]]. After her mother's untimely death, Sonya inherited the position of Great General and assumed command of the navy. However, the weight of her mother's illustrious legacy led her to develop a complex, feeling the pressure to live up to the name and reputation of her highly esteemed predecessor.

During her tenure as Great General, Sonya received support and guidance from [[Teo McDohl]], which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. The initial hesitation from Teo eventually gave way to a bond built on mutual respect and affection.

During her tenure as Great General, Sonya received support and guidance from [[Teo McDohl]], which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. The initial hesitation from Teo eventually gave way to a bond built on mutual respect and affection. She may have also known Teo's late wife.

In the past, Sonya had a fierce rivalry with [[Anji]], the infamous lake pirate. As naval commander and pirate leader, both engaged in multiple battles and raids against each other. Their rivalry escalated when Anji taunted Sonya by pinning a wedding dress to the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], insinuating her unwed status.

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The [[Gate Rune War]] brought Sonya into conflict with Teo's son, the [[Hero (Suikoden)|leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Upon learning of Teo's death in combat against his own son, her grudge intensified. Sonya valiantly defended the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], continuing to fight even after the fortress was engulfed in flames, seeking vengeance for the loss of her beloved.

After being defeated in battle, Sonya attempted to take her own life but was stopped by [[Viktor]] and taken to [[Toran Castle]] as a captive. Initially uncooperative, she eventually reconciled her mixed feelings, accepting Teo's death and the reasons behind it. Upon consulting with [[Cleo]] and the hero, Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, expressing her desire to witness her beloved's killer's demise. Given her cooperation, it is likely this was a pretext allowing her to reconcile her mixed feelings.

After being defeated in battle, Sonya attempted to take her own life, aiming to join Teo in death if she could not avenge him, but was stopped by [[Viktor]] and taken to [[Toran Castle]] as a captive. Initially uncooperative, she eventually reconciled her mixed feelings, accepting Teo's death and the reasons behind it.

Upon consulting with [[Cleo]] and the hero, Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, expressing her desire to witness her beloved's killer's demise. Given her cooperation, it is likely this was a pretext allowing her to reconcile her mixed feelings. She would spend much of her time with her fellow former imperials, uncomfortable around the hero.

Following the conclusion of the war, Sonya's prowess and dedication to her role earned her the position of admiral in the [[Toran Republic]] navy, further solidifying her prominence and reputation as a skilled officer.

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* Despite being the leader of [[the Soldier Beauties]] unit, Sonya can only be used as such in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]].

* Sonya's artwork depicts her wielding a sword, but her in-game weapon resembles a spear, but it levels up as a one-handed sword.

* Elements of her rivalry with the lake pirates where originally intended to be implemented in-game but as there was no method to depict naval battles, these elemnts were not implemented.

==References==

# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 149-176

# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 159

# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 84

# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14]] (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), page 60

# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 68-9, 94

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 She was the daughter of [[Kilauea Shulen]], a respected figure who had fought in the [[War of Succession]]. After her mother's untimely death, Sonya inherited the position of Great General and assumed command of the navy. However, the weight of her mother's illustrious legacy led her to develop a complex, feeling the pressure to live up to the name and reputation of her highly esteemed predecessor.
-During her tenure as Great General, Sonya received support and guidance from [[Teo McDohl]], which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. The initial hesitation from Teo eventually gave way to a bond built on mutual respect and affection.
+During her tenure as Great General, Sonya received support and guidance from [[Teo McDohl]], which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. The initial hesitation from Teo eventually gave way to a bond built on mutual respect and affection. She may have also known Teo's late wife.
 In the past, Sonya had a fierce rivalry with [[Anji]], the infamous lake pirate. As naval commander and pirate leader, both engaged in multiple battles and raids against each other. Their rivalry escalated when Anji taunted Sonya by pinning a wedding dress to the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], insinuating her unwed status.
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 The [[Gate Rune War]] brought Sonya into conflict with Teo's son, the [[Hero (Suikoden)|leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Upon learning of Teo's death in combat against his own son, her grudge intensified. Sonya valiantly defended the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], continuing to fight even after the fortress was engulfed in flames, seeking vengeance for the loss of her beloved.
-After being defeated in battle, Sonya attempted to take her own life but was stopped by [[Viktor]] and taken to [[Toran Castle]] as a captive. Initially uncooperative, she eventually reconciled her mixed feelings, accepting Teo's death and the reasons behind it. Upon consulting with [[Cleo]] and the hero, Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, expressing her desire to witness her beloved's killer's demise. Given her cooperation, it is likely this was a pretext allowing her to reconcile her mixed feelings.
+After being defeated in battle, Sonya attempted to take her own life, aiming to join Teo in death if she could not avenge him, but was stopped by [[Viktor]] and taken to [[Toran Castle]] as a captive. Initially uncooperative, she eventually reconciled her mixed feelings, accepting Teo's death and the reasons behind it.
+Upon consulting with [[Cleo]] and the hero, Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, expressing her desire to witness her beloved's killer's demise. Given her cooperation, it is likely this was a pretext allowing her to reconcile her mixed feelings. She would spend much of her time with her fellow former imperials, uncomfortable around the hero.
 Following the conclusion of the war, Sonya's prowess and dedication to her role earned her the position of admiral in the [[Toran Republic]] navy, further solidifying her prominence and reputation as a skilled officer.
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 * Despite being the leader of [[the Soldier Beauties]] unit, Sonya can only be used as such in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]].
 * Sonya's artwork depicts her wielding a sword, but her in-game weapon resembles a spear, but it levels up as a one-handed sword.
+* Elements of her rivalry with the lake pirates where originally intended to be implemented in-game but as there was no method to depict naval battles, these elemnts were not implemented.
 ==References==
 # [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 149-176
 # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 159
+# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 84
 # [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14]] (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), page 60
 # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 68-9, 94