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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|name = Gorudo | |name=Gorudo | ||
| | |jpname=ゴルドー | ||
| | |roname=Gorudō | ||
| | |img=Gorudo (S2 character art) | ||
| | |art=Ishikawa Fumi | ||
|gender = Male | |gender=Male | ||
|race = Human | |race=Human | ||
| | |dob=424 | ||
|age = 37 {{S2}} | |age=37 {{S2}} | ||
|va = [[Hirose Masashi]] | |va=[[Hirose Masashi]] | ||
:<small>(''[[Drama CD Genso Suikoden II]]'')</small> | :<small>(''[[Drama CD Genso Suikoden II]]'')</small> | ||
|S2 = yes | |S2=yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gorudo''' (ゴルドー, ''Gorudō'') is a supporting antagonist in [[Suikoden II]]. He is the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]], whose efforts to consolidate his own power led to his downfall and eventual death. | '''Gorudo''' (ゴルドー, ''Gorudō'') is a supporting antagonist in [[Suikoden II]]. He is the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]], whose efforts to consolidate his own power led to his downfall and eventual death. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
{{Quote| It's more important that we bolster our defenses. Let no one past the border, refugee or otherwise. |Gorudo}} | {{Quote| It's more important that we bolster our defenses. Let no one past the border, refugee or otherwise. |Gorudo}} | ||
Gorudo was the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]] during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. A man driven primarily by self-preservation and the protection of his lands, Gorudo was known for his selfish and arrogant demeanor. | Gorudo was the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]] during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. A man driven primarily by self-preservation and the protection of his lands, Gorudo was known for his selfish and arrogant demeanor. | ||
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[[File:Gorudo holds an audience.png|thumb|left|220px|Diplomacy is a subtle art]]Lamentably, he lacked a sense of justice, often clashing with his subordinate [[Miklotov]] due to their differing values, seeking absolute loyalty rather than fostering respect or exemplary leadership among his knights. His uncooperative nature also extended to other members of the [[City-State of Jowston]]. | [[File:Gorudo holds an audience.png|thumb|left|220px|Diplomacy is a subtle art]]Lamentably, he lacked a sense of justice, often clashing with his subordinate [[Miklotov]] due to their differing values, seeking absolute loyalty rather than fostering respect or exemplary leadership among his knights. His uncooperative nature also extended to other members of the [[City-State of Jowston]]. | ||
Throughout the war, Gorudo remained skeptical of the [[Highland Army]]'s intentions to invade [[Muse Principality]], displaying reluctance in committing troops at the crucial [[Hilltop Conference]] held in [[Muse City]]. | Throughout the war, Gorudo remained skeptical of the [[Highland Army]]'s intentions to invade [[Muse Principality]], displaying reluctance in committing troops at the crucial [[Hilltop Conference]] held in [[Muse City]]. He was also insulting and disparaging to his fellow leaders, most notably [[Greenhill City]]'s [[Teresa Wisemail]]. | ||
Ultimately, he dispatched [[Camus]] and Miklotov to defend the city, but then swiftly ordered them both to retreat. Following this incident, Gorudo opted for a neutral stance, displaying a cold reception to the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] of the [[New State Army]] when presented with the idea of forming an alliance. | Ultimately, he dispatched [[Camus]] and Miklotov to defend the city, but then swiftly ordered them both to retreat. Following this incident, Gorudo opted for a neutral stance, displaying a cold reception to the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] of the [[New State Army]] when presented with the idea of forming an alliance. | ||
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In a critical event at [[Rockaxe Castle]], tensions escalated further when Gorudo ordered his archers to fire upon the New State Army forces, tragically hitting [[Nanami]] before confronting the army's leader as well as [[Jowy Atreides]]. Enraged by his actions, the two warriors engaged Gorudo in a fierce battle, resulting in the demise of Gorudo on the battlefield. | In a critical event at [[Rockaxe Castle]], tensions escalated further when Gorudo ordered his archers to fire upon the New State Army forces, tragically hitting [[Nanami]] before confronting the army's leader as well as [[Jowy Atreides]]. Enraged by his actions, the two warriors engaged Gorudo in a fierce battle, resulting in the demise of Gorudo on the battlefield. | ||
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | |||
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{{CS list|005|[[Gorudo (CS card 005)|Gorudo]]|{{Mastermind}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | |||
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{{CS list|260|[[Gorudo (CS card 260)|Gorudo]]|{{Mastermind}}|[[Premium Pack]]}} | |||
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{{CS list|CS2-379/R005|[[Gorudo (CS card CS2-379)|Gorudo]]|{{Mastermind}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | |||
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{{CS list|170|[[Matilda Campaign (CS card 170)|Matilda Campaign]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | |||
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{{CS list|CS2-611/R170|[[Matilda Campaign (CS card CS2-611)|Matilda Campaign]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | |||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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Gorudo is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden II]]. Faced with the combined power of [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] and [[Jowy Atreides]], he is not a difficult opponent, despite his decent stats and skills. | Gorudo is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden II]]. Faced with the combined power of [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] and [[Jowy Atreides]], he is not a difficult opponent, despite his decent stats and skills. | ||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Gorudo (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===In-Game=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Gorudo (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait | |||
File:Gorudo (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 231 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 110 | # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 110 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 156 | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 156 | ||
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Leader of the Matilda Knights}} | {{GS02}} {{Short description|Leader of the Matilda Knights}} |