Gadget

からくり丸 Karakurimaru

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Birth Date

SY 458

Age

3 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Chisyun Star

From

Juppo's Workshop

Meta Information

Appearances

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.

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.

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 Alliance 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.

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 Data
How to recruit
When the castle is Level 2 or higher, journey to the Muse-Greenhill Checkpoint and ask Gadget to join.
Castle LV	Type	Level	Weapon LV
LV 2	?	31	——

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category	Data
Range	Medium
Type	?
Size	Large
Anger	Phlegmatic
Panic Level	3
Flying	No

Unite Attacks
Name	Members
Trick Attack	Gadget, Meg

Good Will
Action	Character(s)
Protects	Meg
Protected by	Protected by no one

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire	Water	Earth
X	X	X
Lightning	Wind	Holy
X	X	X
Darkness	Shield	Non-Elemental
X	X	X

Rune Slots
Slot	Rune
Head	Never unlocks
Right hand	Never unlocks
Left hand	Never unlocks
Weapon	None attached

Stats

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

Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

In-Game

Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait

Trivia

In the Italian HDR translation, his name got translated as "Aggeggio".

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 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