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'''Han Cunningham''' (ハーン・カニンガム, ''Hān Kaningamu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden II]]. Han is a [[Highland Kingdom|Highland]] general and the former bearer of the [[Black Sword Rune]]. He was a close friend of [[Genkaku]].
}}'''Han Cunningham''' (ハーン・カニンガム, ''Hān Kaningamu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden II]]. Han is a [[Highland Kingdom|Highland]] general and the former bearer of the [[Black Sword Rune]]. He was a close friend of [[Riou]]'s guardian, [[Genkaku]].
 
==History==
[[File:Han confronts the party.png|thumb|left|220px|I thought you kids would never visit grandpa.]]
Han Cunningham was known as a hero who fought on the front lines for the [[Highland Kingdom]]. Han came from a military family and during the war between Highland the [[City-State of Jowston]], he served as commander of the Highland 1st Army. He was a close friend and personal rival of [[Genkaku]], who fought for the City-State forces, the two having come from the same village.
 
Around this time, the two friends would come across the split [[Rune of Beginning]] in [[Toto Village]] and Han would inherit the [[Black Sword Rune]]. Respecting each other's abilities, they would agree to the proposed duel between the two to end the war. Han, recognizing Genkaku's skill, wished to test himself against his friend.


==Biography==
However, their duel would end through [[Darell]]'s conspiracy instead and Genkaku would fade away while Han was lauded as a Highland hero, his wish to duel Genkaku unfulfilled. Since then, he carried a darkness in his heart as he was lauded as a hero who won the war for Highland, but on false pretences.
===Suikoden II===
Han Cunningham was raised in the same village as [[Genkaku]], who would become his close friend. At some unspecified point in the past, he and Genkaku encountered the two halves of the [[Rune of Beginning]]. Gaining the [[Black Sword Rune]], the two eventually ended up fighting on opposing sides during the Jowston-Highland War.


Leading the [[Highland Army]] in that war, Han easily defeated [[Muse Principality]] and it appeared that he was poised to defeat [[City-State of Jowston|Jowston]] in one fell swoop. However, Genkaku, now a general of Jowston, was able to counter Han's advance and the war began to turn into a stalemate. Despite this war, Han and Genkaku continued their respect for one another and even met in the middle of the battlefield to share drinks and talk.
At some point following the end of the war in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 434, the two would return their runes to the shrine in Toto Village and Han was appointed Commander of the 2nd [[Highland Army]] and assigned to the defense of Highland's Imperial Capital, [[L'Renouille]]. As such, he was in L'Renouille when Agares' royal caravan was attacked in SY 443.


To end the war, Highland king [[Agares Blight]] suggested that the two generals duelled for their respective nations to see who would claim [[Kyaro Town|Kyaro]], the only remaining disputed territory. When it came time for the duel, Genkaku would not fight since he knew his blade had been poisoned and he did not want to kill his friend. Han had no choice but to disarm Genkaku and claim Kyaro for Highland. In 435, he and Genkaku sealed their respective Runes away at the shrine in [[Toto Village]].
He also did not see action in the [[Dunan Unification War]] until its last battle, when the city was besieged by a numerically superior [[New State Army]]. Some speculated that Luca deliberately tried to keep Han out of the public eye. Although Han held great distaste for Luca's actions, he also did not overstep his role to admonish or resist him. Due to his role, he also did not have the chance to interact with [[Jowy Atreides]] much.


Following this, Han Cunningham, the hero that technically won the war for Highland, was appointed general of the Highland Army's 2nd Company, the royal guards. It was Han who was responsible for saving [[Sara Blight|Sara]] and [[Luca Blight]] from the ruffians hired by Muse and, as such, was one of the few people Luca held any measure of respect for. It was also Han who tutored Luca in swordsmanship.
After L'Renouille was breached, Han would make one final stand in [[L'Renouille Palace]]. He saw himself and Genkaku in [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]], who was Genkaku's adopted child, and Jowy Atreides, and so challenged the New State Army's leader to single combat both to protect the palace and to settle the score that he was never able to with Genkaku. It seems he also felt the need to push himself for what he felt was his abandoning of the responsibility of the Rune of Beginning.


During the [[Dunan Unification War]], he remained with the 2nd Company under orders in Highland territory. He led the defence of [[L'Renouille]] at the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden II)|Last Battle]] but was unable to prevent the city from being breached. Inside [[L'Renouille Palace]], he faced off against Genkaku's adopted son, [[Riou]], in a duel but was defeated once more before passing away.
Defeated, Han would reminisce one last time about his days with Genkaku before passing away serenely, satisfied he was finally able to settle things with his friend and rival and that the hero would be able to usher in the era they both couldn't.


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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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File:Han Cunningham (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Han (CS card art CS2-146).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Chiyoko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Han (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Han (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
</gallery>
 
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 227
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 208-9
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.5]] (ISBN 4-88317-884-6), pages 56-7
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.9]] (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 87
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 193


[[category: Characters in Suikoden II]]
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Veteran commander of the 2nd Highland Army}}

Latest revision as of 15:16, 7 December 2023

Han Cunningham
ハーン・カニンガム, Hān Kaningamu
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 65 (S2)
Birth Year SY 396
From Highland Kingdom
Appears in

Han Cunningham (ハーン・カニンガム, Hān Kaningamu) is a supporting character in Suikoden II. Han is a Highland general and the former bearer of the Black Sword Rune. He was a close friend of Genkaku.

History

I thought you kids would never visit grandpa.

Han Cunningham was known as a hero who fought on the front lines for the Highland Kingdom. Han came from a military family and during the war between Highland the City-State of Jowston, he served as commander of the Highland 1st Army. He was a close friend and personal rival of Genkaku, who fought for the City-State forces, the two having come from the same village.

Around this time, the two friends would come across the split Rune of Beginning in Toto Village and Han would inherit the Black Sword Rune. Respecting each other's abilities, they would agree to the proposed duel between the two to end the war. Han, recognizing Genkaku's skill, wished to test himself against his friend.

However, their duel would end through Darell's conspiracy instead and Genkaku would fade away while Han was lauded as a Highland hero, his wish to duel Genkaku unfulfilled. Since then, he carried a darkness in his heart as he was lauded as a hero who won the war for Highland, but on false pretences.

At some point following the end of the war in SY 434, the two would return their runes to the shrine in Toto Village and Han was appointed Commander of the 2nd Highland Army and assigned to the defense of Highland's Imperial Capital, L'Renouille. As such, he was in L'Renouille when Agares' royal caravan was attacked in SY 443.

He also did not see action in the Dunan Unification War until its last battle, when the city was besieged by a numerically superior New State Army. Some speculated that Luca deliberately tried to keep Han out of the public eye. Although Han held great distaste for Luca's actions, he also did not overstep his role to admonish or resist him. Due to his role, he also did not have the chance to interact with Jowy Atreides much.

After L'Renouille was breached, Han would make one final stand in L'Renouille Palace. He saw himself and Genkaku in the hero, who was Genkaku's adopted child, and Jowy Atreides, and so challenged the New State Army's leader to single combat both to protect the palace and to settle the score that he was never able to with Genkaku. It seems he also felt the need to push himself for what he felt was his abandoning of the responsibility of the Rune of Beginning.

Defeated, Han would reminisce one last time about his days with Genkaku before passing away serenely, satisfied he was finally able to settle things with his friend and rival and that the hero would be able to usher in the era they both couldn't.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
021 Han Leader Booster Pack Vol.1
276 Han Leader Premium Pack
CS2-146 Han Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-396/R021 Han Leader Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 227
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 208-9
  3. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.5 (ISBN 4-88317-884-6), pages 56-7
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.9 (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 87
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 193
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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


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