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'''Sanchez''' (サンチェス, ''Sanchesu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. A spy for the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Sanchez remained undetected for much of the [[Gate Rune War]].
'''Sanchez''' (サンチェス, ''Sanchesu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. A member of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Sanchez served as the treasurer of the fledgling organization during the [[Gate Rune War]].


==History==
==History==
{{quote | At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life. | Sanchez}}
{{quote | At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life. | Sanchez}}


Sanchez is an analytical financial officer who served the Rugner family during the [[War of Succession]]. In the years following the Succession War, Sanchez joined during the [[Toran Liberation Army]] in its infancy, managing the Toran Liberation Army's finances while working undercover as a [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] spy. His strong memory led to him being called "Encyclopedia Brain Sanchez."
Sanchez was a highly analytical financial officer who served [[Barbarosa Rugner]] during the [[War of Succession]]. In the years following the Succession War, Sanchez joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] during its early stages. He played a crucial role in managing their finances and gained recognition for his exceptional memory, earning him the nickname "Encyclopedia Brain Sanchez."  However, he led a double life as an undercover spy for the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].


At the beginning of the [[Gate Rune War]], Sanchez betrayed the location of the Liberation Army's hideout in [[Lenankamp]], leading to an attack by the Scarlet Moon Empire on the headquarters that resulted in the death of [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Though Sanchez felt pained by this, he continued his role as a spy, reuniting with the other members of the Toran Liberation Army who survived.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Sanchez's betrayal resulted in the attack on the Liberation Army's hideout in [[Lenankamp]], leading to the tragic death of [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Despite feeling remorse over this loss, he continued his role as a spy, reuniting with the surviving members of the Liberation Army. As a Liberation Army managed to help to manage the schedules of its officers.


[[File:Sanchez admits his treachery or loyalty.png|220px|thumb|left|Prime boomer move by Sanchez.]]
[[File:Sanchez admits his treachery or loyalty.png|220px|thumb|left|Prime boomer move by Sanchez.]]
As the Gate Rune War progressed, Sanchez began to feel torn between the two sides although he would eventually decide to maintain his loyalty to the Empire. After the defeat of [[Sonya Shulen]] at the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Sanchez waited until [[Hero (Suikoden)|the Liberation Army leader]] had entered the fortress. Sanchez seized the opportunity, stabbing Mathiu before setting the fortress ablaze with his comrades trapped inside.
As the war progressed, Sanchez became torn between his loyalty to the Liberation Army and his allegiance to the Empire. Ultimately, he chose to remain loyal to the Empire. He continued his role as a mole for the [[Imperial Army]] though his effectiveness was reduced after [[Mathiu Silverberg]] had determined there was a spy in the ranks and restricted communication.


[[Flik]] almost executed Sanchez for the deed until Mathiu asked for the sentence to be postponed so as to avoid impacting Liberation Army morale. Forced to act as if nothing had happened, Sanchez continued his duties for the remainder of the war.
Following the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Sanchez betrayed the Liberation Army once more by openly stabbing Mathiu and setting the Floating Fortress Shasarazade ablaze, trapping his comrades inside.


Following the end of the war and the foundation of the [[Toran Republic]], President [[Lepant]] would privately pardon Sanchez. This was done out of concern that news of Sanchez's betrayal would shake the foundations of the fledgling republic. Lepant forced Sanchez to swear that he would never work with or associate with any officials of the Toran Republic. Abiding by the terms of his pardon, Sanchez entered [[Qlon Temple]] in [[Lorimar]].
[[Flik]], a colleague of Sanchez since the early days of the Liberation Army, was prepared to execute Sanchez for his actions. Sanchez too was prepared to meet his fate. However, Mathiu requested a postponement to avoid demoralizing the Liberation Army. Sanchez was forced to carry on as if nothing had happened and continued his duties until the war's end.
 
Following the conclusion of the [[Gate Rune War]] and the establishment of the [[Toran Republic]], President [[Lepant]] privately pardoned Sanchez. The pardon was granted to safeguard the stability of the new republic, as news of Sanchez's betrayal could have had a detrimental impact. In exchange for his life, Sanchez vowed never to collaborate with or associate with any officials of the Toran Republic. Honoring this commitment, Sanchez retreated to [[Qlon Temple]] in [[Lorimar]], where he sought refuge.


==Game info==
==Game info==
{{CharStats
{{GS01 CG
|portrait=[[File:Sanchez (portrait).png]]
|portrait=[[File:Sanchez (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|name= Sanchez
|name= Sanchez
|recruit= Recruited automatically following story events at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]].
|recruit= Recruited automatically following story events at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]].
}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Sanchez.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Sanchez (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Sanchez (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
</gallery>
==Other languages and releases==
{{column
|1=
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|サンチェス}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Sanchesu}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|桑切斯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|桑切斯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Sāngqièsī}}
{{Other Names footer}}
|2=
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|French|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|German|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Sanchez}}
{{Other Names footer}}
}}
}}


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), page 138
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), page 138
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 121
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 121, 212
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 57
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 148
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 57, 84


{{Suikoden}} {{Short description|Older, intelligent member of the Toran Liberation Army}}
{{GS01}} {{Short description|Older, intelligent member of the Toran Liberation Army}}

Latest revision as of 12:41, 7 December 2023

Sanchez
サンチェス, Sanchesu

Illustration Kawano Junko
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 46 (S1)
Birth Year SY 412
Appears in

Sanchez (サンチェス, Sanchesu) is a supporting character in Suikoden. A member of the Toran Liberation Army, Sanchez served as the treasurer of the fledgling organization during the Gate Rune War.

History

At my age, it's difficult to change one's way of life.

—  Sanchez

Sanchez was a highly analytical financial officer who served Barbarosa Rugner during the War of Succession. In the years following the Succession War, Sanchez joined the Toran Liberation Army during its early stages. He played a crucial role in managing their finances and gained recognition for his exceptional memory, earning him the nickname "Encyclopedia Brain Sanchez." However, he led a double life as an undercover spy for the Scarlet Moon Empire.

During the Gate Rune War, Sanchez's betrayal resulted in the attack on the Liberation Army's hideout in Lenankamp, leading to the tragic death of Odessa Silverberg. Despite feeling remorse over this loss, he continued his role as a spy, reuniting with the surviving members of the Liberation Army. As a Liberation Army managed to help to manage the schedules of its officers.

Prime boomer move by Sanchez.

As the war progressed, Sanchez became torn between his loyalty to the Liberation Army and his allegiance to the Empire. Ultimately, he chose to remain loyal to the Empire. He continued his role as a mole for the Imperial Army though his effectiveness was reduced after Mathiu Silverberg had determined there was a spy in the ranks and restricted communication.

Following the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, Sanchez betrayed the Liberation Army once more by openly stabbing Mathiu and setting the Floating Fortress Shasarazade ablaze, trapping his comrades inside.

Flik, a colleague of Sanchez since the early days of the Liberation Army, was prepared to execute Sanchez for his actions. Sanchez too was prepared to meet his fate. However, Mathiu requested a postponement to avoid demoralizing the Liberation Army. Sanchez was forced to carry on as if nothing had happened and continued his duties until the war's end.

Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War and the establishment of the Toran Republic, President Lepant privately pardoned Sanchez. The pardon was granted to safeguard the stability of the new republic, as news of Sanchez's betrayal could have had a detrimental impact. In exchange for his life, Sanchez vowed never to collaborate with or associate with any officials of the Toran Republic. Honoring this commitment, Sanchez retreated to Qlon Temple in Lorimar, where he sought refuge.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment
Recruited automatically following story events at Pannu Yakuta Castle.



Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana サンチェス
Japanese rōmaji Sanchesu
Chinese simplified (HDR) 桑切斯
Chinese traditional (HDR) 桑切斯
Chinese pinyin Sāngqièsī
English Sanchez
French Sanchez
German Sanchez
Italian Sanchez
Spanish Sanchez

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3 (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), page 138
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 121, 212
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 148
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 57, 84
Suikoden
Characters - Enemies - Equipment - Items - Locations - Runes
Characters
108 Stars (Battle) Hero IAlenAnjiAntonioBlackmanCamilleCleoCliveCrowleyEikeiEileenFlikFu Su LuFukienFumaFutchGenGonGremioGrensealGriffithHellionHixHumphrey MintzJuppoKageKaiKamandolKanakKasim HazilKasumiKesslerKimberlyKirkeKirkisKreutzKrinKuromimiKwanda RosmanLeonardoLepantLesterLiukanLorelaiLotteLucMaasMaceMeeseMegMiliaMilich OppenheimerMinaMooseMorganMosePahnPesmergaQuincyRonnie BellRubiSansukeSarahSergeiSheenaSonya ShulenStallionSydoniaSylvinaTai HoTengaarValeriaVarkasViktorWarrenYam Koo
108 Stars (Support) AppleChandlerChapmanEsmeraldaGasparGeorgesGiovanniHugoIvanovJabbaJeaneJoshua LevenheitKasiosKun ToLedonLeon SilverbergMarcoMarieMathiu SilverbergMaximillianMelodyeOnilQlonRockSanchoTaggartTempletonTeslaVikiVincent de BouleWindowZen
Other playable characters Odessa SilverbergTed
Non-player characters Ain GideBarbarosa RugnerBlackChief of the DwarvesChief of the ElvesClaudiaGeil RugnerGradyHanzoKanaanKraze MilesLeknaatMina (cat)MinisterNeclordRoshSanchezStar Dragon SwordTeo McDohlThrashVillage ChiefWindyYuberZorak
Locations
Scarlet Moon Empire
Arus Banner MountainsFortress of KwabaFloating Fortress of ShasarazadeGregminster (Floating GardenGregminster PalaceScarlet Moon Inn) • Lenankamp (Keyaki Inn) • Magician's IslandMt. SeifuMt. TigerwolfRocklandSaradyTolna Canal
Dana Banner MinesBanner MountainsKalekkaKirovRokkaku HamletSecret Factory
Dragon Knight's Domain Dragon Knights' FortressDragon's DenSeek Valley
Gouran Fortress of GaranGreat Forest VillageKakuKouanSeika
Great Forest Dwarf TrailDwarves' Vault (Dwarf Mines) • Forest of IllusionKobold VillageLukie Ende TowayoPannu Yakuta CastleVillage of the DwarvesVillage of the Elves
Kunan AnteiRikonScarleticia CastleSoniere PrisonTeien
Lorimar Fortress of LorimarLiukan's HermitageNeclord's CastleQlon Temple (Cave of the Past) • Warriors' Village
Senan Fortress of DuhaFortress of RakanMoraviaNorthern CheckpointPirate's Fortress
Lore
Events Gate Rune War (Battle at Pannu Yakuta CastleBattle at Fortress of GaranFirst Battle at Scarleticia CastleSecond Battle at Scarleticia CastleFirst Battle with TeoSecond Battle with TeoBattle at the Northern CheckpointBattle at Floating Fortress ShasarazadeThe Last Battle) • Kalekka IncidentNew Liberation Army's Founding DayWar of Succession
Races DwarfElfGulhorseHumanKobold
True Runes Dragon RuneGate RuneNight RuneRune of Life and DeathSovereign RuneTrue Wind Rune
Terms Astral PredicationsBinocularsBlueprintsBronze AxeCliftDragon King SwordEarringEngineFake OrdersFinal BattleFire SpearFlowing Water CaneGreat ContractHikusaakKarakKilauea ShulenKirinjiLake ToranMathiu's LetterMoonlight HerbPrakkQlon (priest)Rokkaku HamletSadhna StreamTolna CanalToran (region)Village of the Hidden Rune