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Chaco (チャコ, Chako) is a character in Suikoden II. Chaco is a mischievous young Winged Horde whose love for his town led him to fight for the New Alliance Army.
History
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Chaco was a mischievous and ill-disciplined child belonging to the Winged Horde in Two River City. He was popular with his fellow children in the community and often played games with them. As a child he was watched over and picked on by Sid in equal measure.
He would participate in the SY 459 Spirit Festival, which would mark the first time he was able to complete the festival's trail of courage for children. He would encounter the spirit of his recently deceased uncle, Phobo, during this festival.
Known for his tricks and pick-pocketing tendencies towards both humans and kobolds, he often stole wallets and coin-purses from unsuspecting individuals in the city in a bid to both "toughen them up" and make a little money on the side. Despite his questionable actions, Chaco had a deep sense of pride for his hometown.
During the Dunan Unification War, Chaco's encounter with the young leader of the New Alliance Army led to a series of events that changed his perspective. Initially stealing the young man's wallet, Chaco repeatedly taunted him before eventually being ordered by his grandmother, Susu, to lead the young man to her.
Chaco's attitude towards the hero gradually shifted as he witnessed his efforts to thwart the Highland Army's plot exploiting racial tensions in Two River. Inspired to protect his hometown, Chaco played a crucial role in uniting all races of Two River, leading to the successful repelling of the Highland invasion.
Impressed with the camaraderie and mission of the New Alliance Army, Chaco decided to join their ranks, relocating to New Alliance Army Headquarters. He still held resentment and fear towards Sid, due to past mistreatment, such as being locked in a well for three days. So, when Chaco inadvertently introduced Sid to the New Alliance Army, leading to Sid's recruitment, he was quite dismayed.
Chaco proved to be valuable to the New Alliance Army, aiding in rescuing Teresa Wisemail's group from a trap in Muse City and offering support when needed. His speed and ability to fly and glide for short distances served him and the army well. Despite his new life with the army, Chaco remained connected to his friends in Two River, maintaining communication through letters.
After the conclusion of the war, Chaco returned to Two River, where he continued to engage in playful mischief with his friends.
Gameplay
Recruitment
Battle bonds
| Good Will | |
|---|---|
| Protects | This character does not protect anyone |
| Protected By | This character is not protected by anyone |
| Unite Attack | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Winger Attack w/ Sid |
Equipment
| Starting Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Head | Half Helmet |
| Body | Martial Arts Robe |
| Shield | Can't equip |
| Other | Meat Pie 4 Sun Badge |
| Rune | No rune attached |
| Equipment Type | |
|---|---|
| Head | Cap |
| Body | Martial arts gi |
| Shield | -- |
| Other | -- |
Runes
| Elemental Affinities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Water | Earth |
| D | D | C |
| Lightning | Wind | Holy |
| C | C | B |
| Darkness | Gate | |
| F | D | |
| Rune Slots | |
|---|---|
| Head | Level 55 |
| Right Hand | Level 45 |
| Left Hand | Level 1 |
| Weapon | Never available |
Stats
War
| War Stats | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATK | DEF | ATK+ | DEF+ | Skill 1 | Skill 2 | ||
| -- | -- | +0 | +1 | Flight | -- | ||
Weapon
| Weapon | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| ATK | 5 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 32 | 37 | 42 | 48 | 53 | 80 | 88 | 98 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| Name | Wing Spear | Air Spear | Sky Spear | |||||||||||||
| W Type | W Level | Range | ||||||||||||||
| Other | N/A | Medium | ||||||||||||||
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 051 | Chaco |  Commoner
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Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| 304 | Chaco | Commoner
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Premium Pack |
| CS2-175 | Chaco | Commoner
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CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-313 | Chaco & Sid | Commoner
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CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3 |
| CS2-441/R051 | Chaco | Commoner
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Remake Booster |
Gallery
Artwork
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Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
In-Game
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Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait -
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait -
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait
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Trivia
- During the Dunan Unification War, Chaco is dumped by an unseen and, other than in one investigation by Richmond, unmentioned girlfriend, but it doesn't get him down.
- Chaco is the only character in Suikoden II who has the war battle ability Flight which increases the movement radius of his unit to a 3x3 grid area.
References
- Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 147
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 170-1
- Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 265-296
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 129, 177