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'''Gadget''' (からくり丸, ''Karakurimaru'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. He is a machine built by [[Juppo]] to assist [[Meg]].
'''Gadget''' (からくり丸, ''Karakurimaru'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. He is a machine built by [[Juppo]] to assist [[Meg]].
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{{Quote| YOUR PATTERNS ARE EASY TO PREDICT. | Gadget}}
{{Quote| YOUR PATTERNS ARE EASY TO PREDICT. | Gadget}}


Gadget is a clockwork doll [[Juppo]] built to accompany [[Meg]] on her adventures and entrusted to her as his master. He is a highly advanced creation, a doll only capable of being made by advanced [[trickster]] techniques. He was able to speak with people and act according to his own will, as well as learn. When first built, Juppo explained to Meg that he was like a new-born baby, needing concepts such as hand shakes explained.
Gadget, a clockwork doll crafted by [[Juppo]], served as a companion to [[Meg]] on her ventures and was entrusted to her as his master. An exceptional creation, Gadget was a product of advanced [[trickster]] techniques, possessing the ability to interact with people, act independently, and even learn. When initially constructed, Juppo likened him to a newborn, requiring fundamental concepts like handshakes to be explained.


[[File:Juppo presents Gadget.png|220px|thumb|left|It's always "How's Gadget?" and not "How's the small child trapped inside Gadget?"...]]He does not feel pain, but does possess emotions. When Meg knocked on his head affectionately upon first meeting him, Gadget did not feel pain but did fear the "strike", until its meaning was explained. Among Gadget's various abilities were a transformation protocol that was only truly perfected during the [[Dunan Unification War]], as well as a thermal detection ability. He was not waterproof, however.
[[File:Juppo presents Gadget.png|220px|thumb|left|It's always "How's Gadget?" and not "How's the small child trapped inside Gadget?"...]]
Although incapable of feeling pain, Gadget demonstrated emotions. For instance, when Meg affectionately knocked on his head during their first encounter, Gadget did not experience pain but felt apprehension at being "struck" until the meaning of the gesture was clarified.


Gadget's internal mechanisms are not well understood, save for his apparently having a mainspring (or wind-up) power source. Bamboo was used for his joints, due to its flexibility. He was sturdily built and able to support Meg's weight, so she sometimes used him as a mount.
Among his diverse abilities were a transformation protocol that reached its true potential during the [[Dunan Unification War]] and a thermal detection capability. However, it should be noted that Gadget was not waterproof.


[[File:Gadget is not a tool for fighting.png|220px|thumb|right|Dunan: Become Human]]Originally ordered by Juppo to take Meg home to [[Lenankamp]], she would manage to distract him and dismount him. Returning to [[Rikon]] with her, Gadget would come to believe he was not merely ordered to bring Meg home by any means necessary but to escort her and keep her safe wherever she went, and so agreed to accompany her on her pursuit of her uncle.
The intricacies of Gadget's internal mechanisms remain largely obscure, except for his utilization of a mainspring (or wind-up) power source. Bamboo was chosen for his joints due to its flexibility, and his sturdy construction allowed him to support Meg's weight, occasionally being used as her mount.


While attempting to cross from [[Greenhill Principality|Greenhill]] to [[Muse Principality|Muse]], Meg and Gadget came across [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] and decided to join the [[New State Army]] when Gadget recognized who the leader was and Meg declared that he held a resemblance to Juppo. Gadget would play an active role in the army as a special forces unit.
[[File:Gadget is not a tool for fighting.png|220px|thumb|right|Dunan: Become Human]]
Originally assigned by Juppo to accompany Meg back to [[Lenankamp]], Gadget eventually acknowledged his responsibility as not merely bringing her home, but also safeguarding her wherever she ventured. Consequently, he agreed to accompany her in her quest to locate her uncle who had headed towards [[Crystal Valley]].


[[File:Gadget gets checked by Bonaparte.png|220px|thumb|left|Why was I programmed to feel pain?!]]Despite the fact Juppo built Gadget for Meg, Gadget had an aversion to Meg's tinkering and would hide from her. Meg, however, enjoyed tinkering with Gadget, tearing him apart and putting him back together again, although she sometimes wound up with excess screws. Meg enjoyed repairing Gadget and thought up improvements for Gadget such as waterproofing, although Gadget was unenthusiastic about this potential upgrade.  
During their journey from [[Greenhill Principality|Greenhill]] to [[Muse Principality|Muse]], Meg and Gadget were stopped at the border checkpoint. Meg would try and order Gadget to fight his way through, but Gadget refused, his ego preventing him from being used as a tool for fighting.


Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Gadget continued to travel with Meg, despite her selfishness, and struggled in his appointed role as her guardian. He was dragged into a strange adventure alongside Meg, [[Millie]], and [[Nash Latkje|Nash]] during their journey to [[Crystal Valley]], due to [[Viki]]'s teleport magic.
Stuck at the checkpoint, the two encountered the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] and decided to join the [[New State Army]] after Gadget recognized the leader's resemblance to Juppo. Operating as a special forces unit within the army, Gadget played an active role in their endeavors.


Years later, in a fit of inspiration, Meg would rebuild Gadget from the ground up, creating the advanced machine known as [[Gadget Z]].
[[File:Gadget gets checked by Bonaparte.png|220px|thumb|left|Why was I programmed to feel pain?!]]
Despite being crafted for Meg by Juppo, Gadget developed a distaste for Meg's tinkering, often evading her attempts to modify him. However, Meg found enjoyment in tinkering with Gadget, taking him apart and reassembling him, albeit occasionally ending up with extra screws. Meg delighted in repairing Gadget and even contemplated improvements such as waterproofing, although Gadget was not keen on this particular upgrade.
 
After the [[Dunan Unification War]], Gadget continued to accompany Meg, despite her self-centered nature, while he struggled with his assigned role as her guardian. Together, they embarked on an unusual adventure alongside [[Millie]] and [[Nash Latkje|Nash]] during their journey to Crystal Valley, inadvertently triggered by [[Viki]]'s [[teleport]] magic.
 
Years later, in a burst of inspiration, Meg reconstructed Gadget from scratch, giving rise to the more advanced entity known as [[Gadget Z]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{II CharStats
{{GS02 CG
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|portrait=[[File:Gadget (S2 PS1 portrait).png]]
|recruit= Following plot events in [[Greenhill City]], when your castle is Level 2 or higher, journey to the [[Muse-Greenhill Border]] and ask Gadget to join.
|recruit=Following plot events in [[Greenhill City]], when your castle is Level 2 or higher, journey to the [[Muse-Greenhill Border]] and ask Gadget to join.
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==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|106|[[Gadget (CS card 106)|Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
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{{CS list|357|[[Gadget (CS card 357)|Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-348|[[Meg & Gadget (CS card CS2-348)|Meg & Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-518/R106|[[Gadget (CS card CS2-518)|Gadget]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Gadget (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Gadget (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Gadget (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 109
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 219-260
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 219-260
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 64-5
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.8]] (ISBN 4-7753-0081-4), page 28
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 139, 248
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 139, 248


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Latest revision as of 12:55, 19 February 2024

Gadget
からくり丸, Karakurimaru
108 Stars Chisyun Star

Illustration Ishikawa Fumi
Age 3 (S2)
Birth Year SY 458
From Juppo's Workshop
Appears in

Gadget (からくり丸, Karakurimaru) is a character in Suikoden II and Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. He is a machine built by Juppo to assist Meg.

History

YOUR PATTERNS ARE EASY TO PREDICT.

—  Gadget

Gadget, a clockwork doll crafted by Juppo, served as a companion to Meg on her ventures and was entrusted to her as his master. An exceptional creation, Gadget was a product of advanced trickster techniques, possessing the ability to interact with people, act independently, and even learn. When initially constructed, Juppo likened him to a newborn, requiring fundamental concepts like handshakes to be explained.

It's always "How's Gadget?" and not "How's the small child trapped inside Gadget?"...

Although incapable of feeling pain, Gadget demonstrated emotions. For instance, when Meg affectionately knocked on his head during their first encounter, Gadget did not experience pain but felt apprehension at being "struck" until the meaning of the gesture was clarified.

Among his diverse abilities were a transformation protocol that reached its true potential during the Dunan Unification War and a thermal detection capability. However, it should be noted that Gadget was not waterproof.

The intricacies of Gadget's internal mechanisms remain largely obscure, except for his utilization of a mainspring (or wind-up) power source. Bamboo was chosen for his joints due to its flexibility, and his sturdy construction allowed him to support Meg's weight, occasionally being used as her mount.

Dunan: Become Human

Originally assigned by Juppo to accompany Meg back to Lenankamp, Gadget eventually acknowledged his responsibility as not merely bringing her home, but also safeguarding her wherever she ventured. Consequently, he agreed to accompany her in her quest to locate her uncle who had headed towards Crystal Valley.

During their journey from Greenhill to Muse, Meg and Gadget were stopped at the border checkpoint. Meg would try and order Gadget to fight his way through, but Gadget refused, his ego preventing him from being used as a tool for fighting.

Stuck at the checkpoint, the two encountered the leader and decided to join the New State Army after Gadget recognized the leader's resemblance to Juppo. Operating as a special forces unit within the army, Gadget played an active role in their endeavors.

Why was I programmed to feel pain?!

Despite being crafted for Meg by Juppo, Gadget developed a distaste for Meg's tinkering, often evading her attempts to modify him. However, Meg found enjoyment in tinkering with Gadget, taking him apart and reassembling him, albeit occasionally ending up with extra screws. Meg delighted in repairing Gadget and even contemplated improvements such as waterproofing, although Gadget was not keen on this particular upgrade.

After the Dunan Unification War, Gadget continued to accompany Meg, despite her self-centered nature, while he struggled with his assigned role as her guardian. Together, they embarked on an unusual adventure alongside Millie and Nash during their journey to Crystal Valley, inadvertently triggered by Viki's teleport magic.

Years later, in a burst of inspiration, Meg reconstructed Gadget from scratch, giving rise to the more advanced entity known as Gadget Z.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
Following plot events in Greenhill City, when your castle is Level 2 or higher, journey to the Muse-Greenhill Border and ask Gadget to join.
Level Gender Size Range Anger Panic Fly
31 ? L M B 3

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects Meg
Protected By This character is not protected by anyone
Unite Attack
1 Trick Attack w/ Meg

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head --
Body --
Shield --
Other --
Rune No rune attached
Equipment Type
Head Can't equip
Body Can't equip
Shield Can't equip
Other --

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
E E E
Lightning Wind Holy
E E E
Darkness Gate ???
E E 0
Rune Slots
Head Never available
Right Hand Never available
Left Hand Never available
Weapon Unavailable

Stats

Stat Grades
HP STR MGC
E E I
CON MDEF DEX
B E D
SPD LCK
E F
Stat Growth Rate
LV HP STR MAG CON MDEF DEX SPD LCK
1 20 12 10 14 12 13 12 12
20 170 60 28 86 60 68 60 51
60 290 94 42 134 94 107 94 80
90 410 128 55 182 128 146 128 108



Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
106 Gadget Free Booster Pack Vol.1
357 Gadget Free Premium Pack
CS2-348 Meg & Gadget Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-518/R106 Gadget Free Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 109
  2. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 219-260
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 64-5
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.8 (ISBN 4-7753-0081-4), page 28
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 139, 248
Suikoden II
Characters - Enemies - Equipment - Items - Locations - Runes
Characters
108 Stars (Battle) Hero II • Abizboah • Amada • Anita • Ayda • Badeaux • Bob • Bolgan • Camus • Chaco • Clive • Eilie • Feather • Flik • Freed Yamamoto • Futch • Gabocha • Gadget • Gantetsu • Gengen • Genshu • Georg Prime • Gijimu • Hai Yo • Hanna • Hauser • Hix • Hoi • Humphrey Mintz • Kahn Marley • Karen • Kasumi • Killey • Kinnison • Koyu • Lo Wen • Long Chan-Chan • Lorelai • Luc • Mazus • Meg • Miklotov • Millie • Mondo • Mukumuku • Nanami • Nina • Oulan • Pesmerga • Rikimaru • Rina • Sasuke • Sheena • Shilo • Shin • Shiro • Sid • Sierra Mikain • Sigfried • Simone Verdricci • Stallion • Tai Ho • Tengaar • Tomo • Tsai • Tuta • Valeria • Viki • Viktor • Vincent de Boule • Wakaba • Yoshino Yamamoto • Zamza
108 Stars (Support) Adlai • Alberto • Alex • Annallee • Apple • Barbara • Boris Wizen • Connell • Emilia • Fitcher • Gilbert • Gordon • Hans • Hilda • Huan • Jeane • Jess • Jude • Kiba Windamier • Klaus Windamier • Lebrante • Leona • Marlowe Cody • Maximillian • Pico • Raura • Richmond • Ridley Wizen • Shu • Taki • Templeton • Tenkou • Teresa Wisemail • Tessai • Tetsu • Tony • Yam Koo • Yuzu
Other playable characters Hero I • Chuchara • Jowy Atreides • Makumaku • Mekumeku • Mikumiku • Mokumoku • Rulodia
City-State characters Anabelle • Darell • Gorudo • Granmeyer • Gustav Pendragon • Lilly Pendragon • Makai • Revier
Highland characters Agares Blight • Beechum • Culgan • Han Cunningham • Jillia Blight • Leon Silverberg • Luca Blight • Lucia • Robert Blight • Rowd • Sara Blight • Sasarai • Seed • Solon Jhee • Yuber
Other non-playable characters Bonaparte • Daisy • Ellie • Elza • Fu Tan Chen • Goetsu • Gremio • Gyokuran • Jinkai • Kage • Kelley • Kent • Ko • Leknaat • Lepant • Mei Mi • Millian • Mina (cat) • Pilika • Pohl • Retso • Ryuki • Shiki • Shun Min • Susu • Yuri • Zenith
Locations
City-State of Jowston • Highland Kingdom • Toran Republic
Greenhill Principality Erud Forest • Forest Village (Deep Forest) • Greenhill City (New Leaf Academy) • Greenhill Forest
Matilda Knightdom Highway Village • Mt. Rakutei • Rockaxe (Rockaxe Castle)
Muse Principality Coronet Town • Mercenary Fortress • Muse City (Jowston Hill) • North Sparrow Pass • Ryube Village • Sindar Ruins • Toto Village • White Deer Inn
South Window Principality Cave of the Wind • Kuskus Town • New State Army Headquarters • North Window • Radat Town • South Window City
Tinto Principality Crom Village • Lampdragon Mountain • Tigermouth Village • Tinto City • Tinto Mines
Two River Principality Drakemouth Village • Kobold Village • Lakewest • Lana River • Two River City
Highland Kingdom Kyaro Town • L'Renouille (L'Renouille Palace) • Sajah Village • Tenzan Pass
Toran Republic Banner Forest • Banner Mountains • Banner Pass • Banner Village • Gregminster (Gregminster Palace • Scarlet Moon Inn) • Rokkaku Hamlet
Lore
Events Dragon Plan • Dunan Unification War (Battle of Rockaxe • Battle of L'Renouille • The Last Battle)
Races Human • Elf • Flying squirrel • Griffin • Kobold • Winged Horde • Unicorn
True Runes Beast Rune • Black Sword Rune • Bright Shield Rune • Eight Section Rune • Moon Rune • Night Rune • Rune of Beginning • Rune of Life and Death
Terms Black Dragon Group • Blue Drop Rune • Blue Moon Village • Border Guard • Circle Rune • Dunan (region) • Dunan Monarchy • Dunan Republic • Dunan River • Fire Spear • Free Knights of Camaro • Golden Bird Holy Flower Dragon Tooth Glory Punch • Gordon's Mercentile • Greenhill Principality • Guardian Deity statue • Higheast • Highland Army • Hikusaak • Holy Kingdom of Harmonia • Kage (group) • Kanakan • Karakas Desert • Karaya Clan • Keepers of the Flame • Lake Dunan • Listening Orb • Matilda Knightdom • Matilda Knights • Moon Bird Recipe • Muse Principality • Nameless Lands • Nerek • New State Army • Queendom of Falena • Roundia Haia • Scarlet Moon Empire • Sindarin • South Window Principality • Tinto Principality • Two River Principality • Unicorn Brigade • Zexen Federation
Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2 Crystal Valley no Kettō
Characters
Key characters Nash Latkje • Camus • Dominguez • Eilie • Futch • Jowy Atreides • Julie Latkje • Lena Suphina • Meg • Miklotov • Millie • Rina • Viki • Zaj Quiroz
Other characters Hero I • Hero II • Abizboah • Aisha • Anita • Apple • Barge • Bolgan • Bright • Butz • Chuchara • Clad • Clant • Esmeralda • Gadget • Gijimu • Gilbert • Hikusaak • Humphrey Mintz • Jonah • Jowy Atreides • Kasumi • Killey • Koyu • Lo Wen • Lorelai • Maki • Milich Oppenheimer • Nanami • Oulan • Rulodia • Sasarai • Sheena • Simone Verdricci • Stella • Ted • Tony • Valeria • Vandam • Viki (child) • Vincent de Boule • Wang • Yuzu
Locations
Grassland • Holy Kingdom of Harmonia
Locations Caleria (Caleria Fortress) • Crystal Valley (Klotzeo Church • One Temple) • Marid Village • Milit Village
Lore
Events Dunan Unification War • Feast of Hooves and Reed Pipes
Races Human • Elf • Kobold
True Runes Black Sword Rune • Bright Shield Rune • Rune of Beginning • Rune of Life and Death
Terms Howling Voice Guild • Kronia Powder • Sanadia • Southern Frontier Defense Force • Tal Grund • Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss • Zodiac Tower
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