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==Biography==
==Biography==
{{Quote| Leave it to me. I'm worth more 100,000 soldiers and I'm on your side now. | Shu}}
{{Quote| I'm worth more 100,000 soldiers and I'm on your side now. | Shu}}


Shu is an accomplished strategist and trader. He trained under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], but was expelled after using his knowledge for selfish gain<ref>"Shu studied military tactics under Mathiu, but he was expelled for using his knowledge for selfish gain." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. He eventually settled in [[Radat Town]] where he became a wealthy and famous trader.
Shu is an accomplished strategist and trader. He trained under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], but was expelled after using his knowledge for selfish gain. He eventually settled in [[Radat Town]] where he became a wealthy and famous trader.


During the early stages of the [[Dunan Unification War]], [[Apple]] approached Shu to ask him to join the [[New State Army]] . Though hesitant to join the war, Shu accepted after being impressed by Apple's dedication.  
During the early stages of the [[Dunan Unification War]], [[Apple]] approached Shu to ask him to join the [[New State Army]]. Though at first hesitant to join the war and hostile to the idea, Shu accepted after being impressed by Apple's dedication and willingness to go to any means to acquire his power.  


As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered [[South Window Principality|South Window]] soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the [[Highland Army]] during a battle against [[Solon Jhee]], faking discord between himself and [[Ridley Wizen|Ridley]] in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap [[Leon Silverberg]] after anticipating Leon's movements in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden II)|Last Battle]].  
As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered [[South Window Principality|South Window]] soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the [[Highland Army]] during a battle against [[Solon Jhee]], faking discord between himself and [[Ridley Wizen|Ridley]] in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap [[Leon Silverberg]] after anticipating Leon's movements in the [[Battle of L'Renouille]].


Shu's strategies eventually led the New State Army to victory. Following the war, Shu dreamed of leading a quiet life but continued to play an important role in the [[Dunan Republic]]<ref>"Dreams of a quiet life even as he continues to play as a vital role in Dunan Republic." - Shu's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Leon Silverberg was Shu's biggest obstacle during the Dunan Unification War. They were both able to read each others moves well, making each confrontation especially fraught with danger. In the end, Shu was able to blindside Leon and defeat him by becoming willing to place his own life on the line in his strategies, something Leon would not have dared predicted.
 
Shu's strategies eventually led the New State Army to victory. Following the war, Shu dreamed of leading a quiet life but continued to play an important role as Chancellor of the [[Dunan Republic]]. He would also tutor [[Klaus Windamier]] in military strategy in accordance with [[Kiba Windamier|Kiba]]'s final wishes.
 
When [[Teresa Wisemail]] assumed the presidency of the Dunan Republic in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 461, Shu would step down from his role as Chancellor. He entrusted the position to Klaus and retired once more to Radat. Though from time to time, Klaus would visit Shu for advice.
 
Shu was also said to have roused himself from his retirement to aid the Dunan Republic during the [[Higheast Rebellion]].


==Personality and Traits==
==Personality and Traits==
Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist<ref>"Mathiu expelled him, but he's brilliant...a first class strategist." - Apple ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. While studying under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], Shu met [[Apple]]. He came to think of her as a little sister<ref>"He thinks of Apple like a little sister.  But he's such a cool customer, he never lets his true feelings show." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>, while Apple was taken in by Shu<ref>"Apple first met Shu when she was just 11.  She had no parents and was pretty taken in by him.  Kinda like a schoolgirl crush, I guess." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist. While studying under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], Shu met [[Apple]] when the latter was 11 years old. He came to think of her as a little sister, while Apple was taken in by Shu, developing a crush on him.


Though taught by Mathiu Silverberg, Shu followed a different ideology than his teacher, preferring to use his knowledge for profit<ref>"I'm a trader now. I use my knowledge to predict shifts in the world's economy. It's the greatest way to get rich. Rulers change, borders change, countries change, but money is a constant. In fact, nothing is better for business than a good war." - Shu ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Shu and Mathiu were unable to get along<ref>"Master Mathiu and Shu, they were both so important to me..... But they couldn't get along...." - Apple ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> and Mathiu eventually expelled Shu. Shu never saw Mathiu again<ref>"He never saw Mathiu again after that day." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Though taught by Mathiu Silverberg, Shu followed a different ideology than his teacher, preferring to use his knowledge for profit. Shu and Mathiu were unable to get along and Mathiu eventually expelled Shu. Shu never saw Mathiu again.


As a trader, Shu developed a vast fortune, trading with places as far as the [[Island Nations]]<ref>"I've got a gold coin here. It's the kind I use when I'm trading with the island countries south of the Toran Republic." - Shu ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> and his fame as a trader spread as far as the [[Toran Republic]]<ref>"And I heard that Shu, the famous trader, is in Jowston..." - Gordon ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. His success was said to be because he handled every detail of his trades himself<ref>"Lord Shu is the best trader that comes around here. It's cause he handles every little detail himself." - Man ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Shu also had a reputation for politeness<ref>"Lord Shu is nice to us too. For a young man, he certainly is polite." - Old Man ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> and treated his servants well<ref>"I was laid off by Lord Shu, but he gave us all lots of money, so I'm gonna go to the country to seek my fortune." - Man ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
As a trader, Shu developed a vast fortune, trading with places as far as the [[Island Nations]] and his fame as a trader spread as far as the [[Toran Republic]]. His success was said to be because he handled every detail of his trades himself. Shu also had a reputation for politeness and treated his servants well.


As a strategist, Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the [[New State Army]], including sending [[Pilika]] with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in [[Muse City]] and asking [[Kiba Windamier]] on a suicide mission during the attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]]. However, Shu did not consider people as pawns, which he considered [[Leon Silverberg]]'s attitude as a strategist<ref>"Unlike you, I don't think I'm some kind of god to use people like pawns!!!!" - Shu ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Leon equally disliked Shu's attitude, considering Shu's talent wasted<ref>"You disgust me! You had talent, but you used it wastefully. To me, you're the very definition of garbage!!!" - Leon Silverburg ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Shu was even prepared to give his own life for the [[New State Army]]<ref>"A miscalculation. You meddlesome little... My role was finished and I was already at peace....." - Shu ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>, although he was rescued by [[Viktor]].
As a strategist, Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the [[New State Army]], including sending [[Pilika]] with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in [[Muse City]] and asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to take on a suicide mission during the attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]].
 
However, Shu did not consider people as pawns, which he considered [[Leon Silverberg]]'s attitude as a strategist. Leon equally disliked Shu's attitude, considering Shu's talent wasted. Shu was even prepared to give his own life for the [[New State Army]], although he was rescued by [[Viktor]].


==References==
==References==
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# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 163
 
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Shu (シュウ, Shū) is a main character in Suikoden II. Shu is the strategist of the New State Army.

Biography

I'm worth more 100,000 soldiers and I'm on your side now.

—  Shu

Shu is an accomplished strategist and trader. He trained under Mathiu Silverberg, but was expelled after using his knowledge for selfish gain. He eventually settled in Radat Town where he became a wealthy and famous trader.

During the early stages of the Dunan Unification War, Apple approached Shu to ask him to join the New State Army. Though at first hesitant to join the war and hostile to the idea, Shu accepted after being impressed by Apple's dedication and willingness to go to any means to acquire his power.

As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered South Window soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the Highland Army during a battle against Solon Jhee, faking discord between himself and Ridley in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap Leon Silverberg after anticipating Leon's movements in the Battle of L'Renouille.

Leon Silverberg was Shu's biggest obstacle during the Dunan Unification War. They were both able to read each others moves well, making each confrontation especially fraught with danger. In the end, Shu was able to blindside Leon and defeat him by becoming willing to place his own life on the line in his strategies, something Leon would not have dared predicted.

Shu's strategies eventually led the New State Army to victory. Following the war, Shu dreamed of leading a quiet life but continued to play an important role as Chancellor of the Dunan Republic. He would also tutor Klaus Windamier in military strategy in accordance with Kiba's final wishes.

When Teresa Wisemail assumed the presidency of the Dunan Republic in SY 461, Shu would step down from his role as Chancellor. He entrusted the position to Klaus and retired once more to Radat. Though from time to time, Klaus would visit Shu for advice.

Shu was also said to have roused himself from his retirement to aid the Dunan Republic during the Higheast Rebellion.

Personality and Traits

Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist. While studying under Mathiu Silverberg, Shu met Apple when the latter was 11 years old. He came to think of her as a little sister, while Apple was taken in by Shu, developing a crush on him.

Though taught by Mathiu Silverberg, Shu followed a different ideology than his teacher, preferring to use his knowledge for profit. Shu and Mathiu were unable to get along and Mathiu eventually expelled Shu. Shu never saw Mathiu again.

As a trader, Shu developed a vast fortune, trading with places as far as the Island Nations and his fame as a trader spread as far as the Toran Republic. His success was said to be because he handled every detail of his trades himself. Shu also had a reputation for politeness and treated his servants well.

As a strategist, Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the New State Army, including sending Pilika with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in Muse City and asking Kiba Windamier to take on a suicide mission during the attack on the Matilda Knightdom.

However, Shu did not consider people as pawns, which he considered Leon Silverberg's attitude as a strategist. Leon equally disliked Shu's attitude, considering Shu's talent wasted. Shu was even prepared to give his own life for the New State Army, although he was rescued by Viktor.

References

  1. Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 163

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