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'''Ain Gide''' (アイン・ジード, ''Ain Jīdo'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. A general of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Ain Gide stayed true to [[Barbarosa Rugner]] throughout the [[Gate Rune War]].
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}}'''Ain Gide''' (アイン・ジード, ''Ain Jīdo'') is a character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. A general of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Ain Gide stayed true to [[Barbarosa Rugner]] throughout the [[Gate Rune War]].


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
{{quote| Even if the Imperial Army is defeated, I cannot betray Emperor Barbarosa. If I, Ain Gide, betray him, who will he have left? | Ain Gide}}
{{quote| Even if the Imperial Army is defeated, I cannot betray Emperor Barbarosa. If I, Ain Gide, betray him, who will he have left? | Ain Gide}}


A general of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Ain Gide is a warrior who served under [[Barbarosa Rugner]] since the time of the [[War of Succession]]. Following the end of the Succession War, Ain Gide was appointed General of the [[Fortress of Kwaba]]. A close friend of [[Teo McDohl]]<ref>"It's Commander is Lord Ain Gide, an old friend of Master Teo's. He doesn't know us, but he certainly knows your face." - Cleo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, when Teo's son [[Tir McDohl]] became a fugitive from the Scarlet Moon Empire, Ain Gide allowed Tir McDohl and his party to pass through Kwaba Fortress, despite the qualms of his subordinate, [[Rosh]]<ref>"Don't worry about it, Rosh. Let them go." - Ain Gide ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. 
[[File:Ain Gide lets the party pass.png|220px|thumb|left|Wait... these are my regular clothes, jerk!!]]
Initially starting his military career as a low-ranking soldier in the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]'s [[Imperial Army]], Ain Gide earned a place in [[Teo McDohl]]'s unit, drawing attention from Teo himself, which led to a promotion.
 
During the [[War of Succession]], Ain Gide fought alongside his close friend Teo in the crucial battle at the [[Fortress of Kwaba]], providing valuable support to his comrade amidst challenging circumstances.
 
Years later, amidst the unfolding [[Gate Rune War]], Ain Gide held authority over the Fortress of Kwaba, fulfilling the role of Imperial security commander. Notably, he was recognized for his skills and merits; however, he modestly refrained from seeking titles or nicknames.
 
Due to his deep friendship with Teo, when Teo's [[Hero (Suikoden)|son]] sought passage through the fortress while fleeing charges of treason, Ain chose to overlook the young man's identity, prioritizing loyalty to his friend over his official duties.
 
Nevertheless, Ain Gide remained a dedicated warrior, unswervingly committed to the Scarlet Moon Empire. As the Gate Rune War approached its culmination, Ain's forces were withdrawn from Kwaba and repositioned to defend Gregminster. Following [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|the final battle]], with the awareness that the war had concluded, Ain ordered his men to surrender.
 
In the closing moments of the conflict, as the Toran Liberation Army approached [[Gregminster Palace]], Ain Gide stood alone as the last defender of the Empire. Despite being encouraged to stand down, and despite recognizing the Empire's defeat, Ain staunchly refused to yield.
 
In an unyielding display of fidelity to both his friendship with Teo and his loyalty to Emperor [[Barbarosa Rugner|Barbarosa]], Ain Gide valiantly battled the forces of the Liberation Army until he met his end. His actions exemplified the essence of a true warrior, proving that the decisions and conduct of an individual hold paramount importance.
 
==Gameplay==
{{Main|Ain Gide (enemy)}}
Ain Gide is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden]]. He is encountered in [[Gregminster]] at the end of the game. Guarding the entrance to [[Gregminster Palace]], he is the game's penultimate boss. He is a magic-focused opponent and can decimate physical-focused fighters with relative ease.
 
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|CS2-270|[[Ain Gide (CS card CS2-270)|Ain Gide]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Ain Gide (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


Ain Gide did not betray the Scarlet Moon Empire, however. A loyal man, Ain Gide remained a general in the empire throughout the Gate Rune War, though Kwaba Fortress was never attacked. At the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]]. Ain Gide waited outside of the gates of [[Gregminster Palace]] for the [[Toran Liberation Army]], putting himself between the castle and the attackers. Ain Gide refused to give way to them<ref>"Master Tir, if you insist on going any farther, you will have to do so over my dead body!" - Ain Gide ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Though Tir Mcdohl and his party were hesitant to fight Ain Gide<ref>"The Imperial Army is virtually finished! Please let us through. I owe you one, and would hate to harm you." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, they had no choice but to battle him in order to enter the castle. Ain Gide was unsuccessful at repelling Tir McDohl's party, and so perished attempting to protect the Emperor. In his last words, Ain Gide promised that he would go on ahead of Emperor Barbarosa<ref>"Emperor Barbarosa... I shall go ahead." - Ain Gide ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Ain Gide (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Ain Gide (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Despite having General rank, he is not counted among the [[Great General|Five Great Generals]] of the Scarlet Moon Empire.
* Despite having General rank, he is not counted among the [[Great General|Five Great Generals]] of the Scarlet Moon Empire.
* The meteor storm attack that Ain Gide uses is not available through any Rune in the game.
* The meteor storm attack that Ain Gide uses is not available through any Rune in the game.
* [[Cleo]] is the only character in the entire game to refer to Ain Gide by only his first name<ref>"Uh oh, if Lord Ain sees me..." - Cleo  ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
* [[Cleo]] is the only character in the entire game to refer to Ain Gide by only his first name.
 
==Other languages and releases==
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 13-105
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 12
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# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 152
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# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14]] (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), pages 68-9
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 20-1
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Latest revision as of 12:39, 7 December 2023

Ain Gide
アイン・ジード, Ain Jīdo

Illustration Kawano Junko
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 41 (S1)
Birth Year SY 417
Appears in

Ain Gide (アイン・ジード, Ain Jīdo) is a character in Suikoden. A general of the Scarlet Moon Empire, Ain Gide stayed true to Barbarosa Rugner throughout the Gate Rune War.

History

Even if the Imperial Army is defeated, I cannot betray Emperor Barbarosa. If I, Ain Gide, betray him, who will he have left?

—  Ain Gide
Wait... these are my regular clothes, jerk!!

Initially starting his military career as a low-ranking soldier in the Scarlet Moon Empire's Imperial Army, Ain Gide earned a place in Teo McDohl's unit, drawing attention from Teo himself, which led to a promotion.

During the War of Succession, Ain Gide fought alongside his close friend Teo in the crucial battle at the Fortress of Kwaba, providing valuable support to his comrade amidst challenging circumstances.

Years later, amidst the unfolding Gate Rune War, Ain Gide held authority over the Fortress of Kwaba, fulfilling the role of Imperial security commander. Notably, he was recognized for his skills and merits; however, he modestly refrained from seeking titles or nicknames.

Due to his deep friendship with Teo, when Teo's son sought passage through the fortress while fleeing charges of treason, Ain chose to overlook the young man's identity, prioritizing loyalty to his friend over his official duties.

Nevertheless, Ain Gide remained a dedicated warrior, unswervingly committed to the Scarlet Moon Empire. As the Gate Rune War approached its culmination, Ain's forces were withdrawn from Kwaba and repositioned to defend Gregminster. Following the final battle, with the awareness that the war had concluded, Ain ordered his men to surrender.

In the closing moments of the conflict, as the Toran Liberation Army approached Gregminster Palace, Ain Gide stood alone as the last defender of the Empire. Despite being encouraged to stand down, and despite recognizing the Empire's defeat, Ain staunchly refused to yield.

In an unyielding display of fidelity to both his friendship with Teo and his loyalty to Emperor Barbarosa, Ain Gide valiantly battled the forces of the Liberation Army until he met his end. His actions exemplified the essence of a true warrior, proving that the decisions and conduct of an individual hold paramount importance.

Gameplay

Main article: Ain Gide (enemy)

Ain Gide is fought as a boss enemy in Suikoden. He is encountered in Gregminster at the end of the game. Guarding the entrance to Gregminster Palace, he is the game's penultimate boss. He is a magic-focused opponent and can decimate physical-focused fighters with relative ease.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
CS2-270 Ain Gide Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Despite having General rank, he is not counted among the Five Great Generals of the Scarlet Moon Empire.
  • The meteor storm attack that Ain Gide uses is not available through any Rune in the game.
  • Cleo is the only character in the entire game to refer to Ain Gide by only his first name.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) アイン・ジード
Japanese (romaji) Ain Jīdo
Chinese simplified (HDR) 艾因·基德
Chinese traditional (HDR) 艾因・基德
Chinese pinyin Ài yīn・Jī dé
English Ain Gide
French (HDR) Ain Gide
German (HDR) Ain Gide
Italian (HDR) Ain Gide
Spanish (HDR) Ain Gide

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 13-105
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 12
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 152
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14 (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), pages 68-9
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 20-1
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Senan Fortress of Duha • Fortress of Rakan • Moravia • Northern Checkpoint • Pirate's Fortress
Lore
Events Gate Rune War (Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle • Battle at Fortress of Garan • First Battle at Scarleticia Castle • Second Battle at Scarleticia Castle • First Battle with Teo • Second Battle with Teo • Battle at the Northern Checkpoint • Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade • The Last Battle) • Kalekka Incident • New Liberation Army's Founding Day • War of Succession
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