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{{quote| All I'm interested in are boats. I'll take on any job as long as it's worthy of my skills. | Gen}}
{{quote| All I'm interested in are boats. I'll take on any job as long as it's worthy of my skills. | Gen}}


[[File:Gen gets tongue-tied.png|thumb|left|220px|Uncultured swine!]]Gen was a masterful shipwright who lived in the city of [[Teien]]; with a strong enquiring mind and a great deal of pride in his work. He was a neighbour of [[Kamandol]] and although the two constantly bickered and acted like they couldn't stand the sight of one another, in truth, the two were kindred spirits.
[[File:Gen gets tongue-tied.png|thumb|left|220px|Uncultured swine!]]Gen was a masterful shipwright who lived in the city of [[Teien]]; with a strong enquiring mind and a great deal of pride in his work. He was a neighbor of [[Kamandol]] and although the two constantly bickered and acted like they couldn't stand the sight of one another, in truth, the two were kindred spirits.


During the [[Gate Rune War]], Gen was approached by the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to build a boat that could traverse the [[Rapids of Dunan]]. Gen, with the aid of Kamandol, was able to put such a craft together and would join the Liberation Army soon after. During the war, he would serve as a commander in the [[Carpenters]] unit. Later in the war, he would create a further enhanced ship, capable of great speeds.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Gen was approached by the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to build a boat that could traverse the [[Rapids of Dunan]]. Gen, with the aid of Kamandol, was able to put such a craft together and would join the Liberation Army soon after. During the war, he would serve as a commander in the [[Carpenters]] unit. Later in the war, he would create a further enhanced ship, capable of great speeds.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Gen wields his favourite work saw in combat and is pretty dangerous as he has ensured the sawteeth are sharpened for maximum efficiency both in his work and in battle.
* Gen wields his favorite work saw in combat and is pretty dangerous as he has ensured the sawteeth are sharpened for maximum efficiency both in his work and in battle.
* The names Gen bring up when struggling to remember Premier L'Amour include Plummy Lamar, Prommy Lamb, and Pramyam Lobby.
* The names Gen bring up when struggling to remember Premier L'Amour include Plummy Lamar, Prommy Lamb, and Pramyam Lobby.
* In the English version of [[Suikoden]], when Gen visited Kamandol, Kamandol offers him his finest tea but in the Japanese version, Kamandol offers him sake.
* In the English version of [[Suikoden]], when Gen visited Kamandol, Kamandol offers him his finest tea but in the Japanese version, Kamandol offers him sake.
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# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 52, 54
# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 52, 54


 
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Revision as of 09:39, 20 March 2021

Gen
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108 Stars Chiman Star

Gender Male
Race Human
Age 26 (S1)
Appears in

Gen (ゲン, Gen) is a supporting character in Suikoden. A shipwright by trade, Gen invented a motorboat with the scientist Kamandol.

Biography

All I'm interested in are boats. I'll take on any job as long as it's worthy of my skills.

—  Gen
Uncultured swine!

Gen was a masterful shipwright who lived in the city of Teien; with a strong enquiring mind and a great deal of pride in his work. He was a neighbor of Kamandol and although the two constantly bickered and acted like they couldn't stand the sight of one another, in truth, the two were kindred spirits.

During the Gate Rune War, Gen was approached by the Toran Liberation Army to build a boat that could traverse the Rapids of Dunan. Gen, with the aid of Kamandol, was able to put such a craft together and would join the Liberation Army soon after. During the war, he would serve as a commander in the Carpenters unit. Later in the war, he would create a further enhanced ship, capable of great speeds.

Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Gen returned to Teien to continue his line of work.

Game info

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Trivia

  • Gen wields his favorite work saw in combat and is pretty dangerous as he has ensured the sawteeth are sharpened for maximum efficiency both in his work and in battle.
  • The names Gen bring up when struggling to remember Premier L'Amour include Plummy Lamar, Prommy Lamb, and Pramyam Lobby.
  • In the English version of Suikoden, when Gen visited Kamandol, Kamandol offers him his finest tea but in the Japanese version, Kamandol offers him sake.

References

  1. Gensosuikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 99
  2. Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 52, 54

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