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Hokuto no Ken General Faq  
Copyright DarkLavos (DarkLavos@aol.com)2000-2001                 v0.4
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Contents
1) Introduction
2) Version History
3) Raw Technique
4) Strike 100 Times!
5) Battle Format
6) The Battles of Hokuto no Ken
7a) Nanto Konyouken - Southern Cross (Easy)
7b) Nanto Roku Seiken (Medium 1)
7c) Ken-oh, Conqueror of the Century (Medium 2)
8) (Medium 3) Rei's Mode
9) Messiah of the Century Legend (Hard)
10) Conqueror of the Century (Hardest) Raoh's Mode
11) Ending of the Faq

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-= 1) Introduction =-
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This is a General Faq providing as much help as is possible for the
Arcade fighting game Punchmania: Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North
Star). I've spent hours of enjoyment, not to mention heaps of money
playing this game in it's various modes. There isn't much raw help
that you can give for this game, but I'll try and make it clear.

This Faq was written and compiled by Dark/Kez (DarkLavos@aol.com),
with 70% of the input from Vyse
(OmegaWeapon@UltimeciasCastle.freeserve.co.uk). Though I'm generally
faster, and we're on similar levels, Vyse has more skill at the game
than I.

His memory, (and mine to a lesser extent) of the move names and text
is brilliant. But we don't have everything. Please send what you can
to aid the delopment of a Faq for this marvellous game.

Current Bests:
              Vyse - Cannot beat Jyuza (Hardest)
              Dark - Got to Raoh (Hard) once, never played Hardest.

Credits: Sharon Z.
For Full Credits List, see bottom of Faq.
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-= 2) Version History =-
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v0.1 (25/8/01) - Rushed Version of the Faq, trying to get it in a
                 presentable format and state of completion.
v0.2 (27/8/01) - Additions and corrections from Vyse. Each opponent
                 will soon have a few personal comments from Dark
                 and Vyse. (Where applicable). Also added 98% of the
                 Japanese  move names. Still need to be confirmed
                 though..
v0.3 (02/9/01) - Added Heart loss, and Raoh (Hard) loss. Also
                 general updates.
v0.4 (03/9/01) - Added Souther, Ken-Oh (Medium 2) losses. Added to
                 Rei's ending some more.
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-= 3) Raw Technique =-
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Generally, if you're new to the game, the best thing to do is start
on Easy mode, same as most games. Important things to remember:

This game is about Speed, NOT power! The amount of times I see people
whacking the pads with all their might and then wondering why they've
lost to Zeed, really just gets me down.

Time your shots to hit the pads AS THE LIGHTS COME ON! Your blow 
should be moving towards the pad as it comes out, and actually HIT
the thing after it's lit. 

If you see a pad coming out, don't hit it when you see the light, 
but move your hand into a position where you could quickly hit it. 
This is generally for easier modes of the game, because you get VERY 
few periods where you can move your hands, as they are always
punching pads in hardeer modes. The best thing you can do, is to
send your punch at the pad, as it's coming out. 

Try and keep an eye on the punch pads! Unless you're really good at
the game, or you have a moment of relative calm (e.g. the enemy is
jeering at you), or have a mind brilliant at multi-tasking, don't
take your eyes off of looking at the pads. They should always be
looking for pads to hit. It's a great temptation to check your health
every five seconds, but it can lose you a few hits. On Hard mode, a
few hits is half of your energy bar.

Stance: I've found recently that a good stance can help a lot, most
definately with the Hundred Crack Fist tally below. I stand at a
(impressive?) 6 foot 3 inches, with Vyse just topping me. We have to
aim downards to even hit the pads! Therefore I take a very low stance
to aid my punching. I stand with right foor forwards, knee slightly
bent resting against the machine for support. Left leg is way out
back kinda sitting in a low stance so that my shoulder level with the
central pads. I punch straight forwards and hit them. It means I
have a better feel for where the pads are and that I don't have to
reach too far for the bottom ones. Try a different stances sometimes,
don't just stand there. It may help you.

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-= 4) Strike 100 Times! =-
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The most common type of special technique in Hokuto no Ken, commonly
called the Hundred Crack Fist tally. Here's a description.

The number of hits flashed up.
     e.g. Strike 70 Times!
All of the pads light and come out as soon as they've been punched.
You have to strike the number of punches in the time limit. Note
that each pad thats punched equals two hits for some reason. So you
really only have to strike the pads 35 times for the 70 hit move

This seems to really get a lot of beginning players. Just striking
random pads fast just does not seem to work. This is our best
technique. When I was doing Hardest mode with Vyse, I did all the
specials as Vyse was tired. We even beat Kenshiro. I had to strike
340 punches in that set of battles! Here's how to clock up your
hits.

I usually punch very fast, as you have to. The faster you punch,
the more force your hands take. (F=ma) Therefore, your
knuckles/fists/palms are taking a major beating. I recommend using
the gloves for these tallies. I have done and can do them without,
but I don't wanna tire out my hands (I use palms, Vyse uses fists)
for future battles. The gloves generally help and don't slow down
my Hundred Crack Fist one notch.

Try and get a good stance. I find I've been fighting so~ much better
with a decent stance. Try and get your shoulders on level with the
middle pads so you just punch straight forwards, and you've hit them.
Make sure it's comfortable too. Grab your gloves, and when the pads
start flying hit doubles! Punch with both arms at once: top two pads,
middle two, bottom two, REPEAT. Don't pull your arms way back, keep
them as close to the pads as possible. You should move your fists
straight from top two to middle two pads. Always remember to smack a
final pad in anger at an opponent you've finally defeated after
many long and hard months! It's so satisfying!

That's my technique. I'm sure Vyse agrees with me, but I haven't
spoken to him about stance yet. I'm still experimenting with that,
but it seems to have marvellous effects.
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-= 5) Game Format =-
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Okay... here's how the basic format of a mode goes..

1> You get the intro story for the mode. Use this to psyche
   yourself up. (Works for me). Also don't skip the story sections!
   If you're tired from the previous battle, use this time to get 
   your breath back, and wipe away sweat. You'll need any free time
   you get!

2> The enemy will taunt you, or say something at the start of
   battle.

3> You start fighting. When either you or the enemy hit, or get hit,
   your tech bars go up slightly. The tech bars are the row of lights
   under your character. Remember that when you hit the computer, 
   the tech bar goes up faster than when the computer hits you!
   (This is true in reverse for your opponent.) Also remember that
   the opponents bars go up MUCH quicker than yours, and get 1-3 
   specials for your one. Obviously, the more hits they get on you,
   the more specials they get, the harder it'll be for you, and the 
   more likely you are to lose.

4> Every now and then, your opponents tech bar gets filled, and he'll
   throw his special at you. You will find this harder to block than
   his usual hits (as is meant to be). They may also be very evil,
   like Jyuza's one, where he usually throws all 6 pads at you at
   the start of his special. These are usually named in the true
   Hokuto no Ken style ^_^

5> When Kenshiro's tech bar is filled, breath a deep sigh of relief
   as you've as good as won. I've only ever ONCE missed a final tech,
   and if you're careful, make sure you never miss it. The special
   move consists of you dealing blows either in a sequence, or as 
   fast as possible. The most common are of the form "Strike xx
   times!". Make sure you know what you're supposed to do, and time
   the punches well! When the tech is over you've defeated the
   opponent.
   BE WARNED! Sometimes you have to do two specials in a row.

   Hit only the lit pad!
   Strike 70 times!

   Is one example.

6> The opponent either dies, or is defeated. They give a piece of
   info, or a death cry, or maybe both. Generally Kenshiro says that
   they shouldn't have challenged him.

7> You get a run-down of how well you did in the battle. You get
   given statistics (e.g. Agility) and awarded a percentage as to
   how well you did in that area. Points are also awarded, based on
   the percentage. Bear in mind, that if you hit every shot, Good OR
   OK, then you get a MAJOR bonus on your score. If you would have
   got 4 million points, about an extra 2 mil are awarded. A very
   nice bonus, essential for beating high scores.

8> After this, the mode repeats 1-7 until all opponents are defeated,
   or you've lost.

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-= 6) The Battles of Hokuto no Ken =-
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The style of the Faq is as follows.

Overall: A round-up on the opponent.

Name:                The Opponent's Name
Star:                If the opponent has a Star according to the
                     story, it is listed.
Story:		   The background of the opponent and their 
		         connections with Kenshiro and Raoh.
Start:               What your opponent will say before you start the
		         battle.
Style:               Hokuto/Nanto style fighting. North/South Stars
Poor 1:              If you do badly, your opponent will jeer with
                     this line. Take a breath, as there are usually
                     few pauses.
Poor 2:              Some opponents have more than one jeer.
Good:                If you do well, you or your opponent may say 
                     something. Quite rare.
Name's Special:      What the opponent's special technique is called,
                     and any advice on it.
Ken's Special:       What Ken uses to defeat the opponent.
Ken's Defeat:        What is said when Ken falls.
Name's Death/Defeat: This shows whether the opponent lives or dies.
                     It also shows what is said.
Ken's Final:         What Ken says on the status screen after battle.

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-= Ken's Special Breakdown =-
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This goes in order. Here's Zeed's as an example.

Ken's Special:  (Strike 30 times!)
                Mountain Splitting Wave!
          Ken - You're already dead! 

Ken has to strike 30 times, then he yells "Mountain Splitting Wave!",
then he tells Zeed he's dead. If something is in brackets, it is not
said. Sometimes technique names are not spoken, but displayed. If
what is spoken is different to what is displayed, the name of the
technique is written, and the true name is in brackets.

Sometimes the move name is yelled before or after the technique is
performed. Sometimes, there are no move names.

(Technique name if other than speech)
[Japanese Name]
A ? somewhere indicates we don't know what is said at this point.
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-= 6a) Nanto Konyouken - Southern Cross (Easy) =-
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(Dark)   Your first opponent here is Zeed. He's not hard, throwing 
         max two or three pads in a sequence. His special's very
         nasty compared to his usual fighting and takes beginners
         by surprise. But it tends to go in a clockwise motion. Never
         take this for granted, as he may break it.

Name:           Zeed
Story:          Zeed and his troups were raiding and killing women
                and children after the apocalypse. If he and his 
                troops look strange, it's due to mutation. Kenshiro
                can't stand the actions of this band and fights them.
Start:          What are you doing here, don't you know we're Zeed's
                troops?
Poor:           Don't talk the talk, you can't walk the walk!
Zeed's Special: You've got some nerve, eh?
Ken's Special:  (Strike 30 times!)
                Mountain Splitting Wave
                Kenshiro: You're already dead! 
Ken's Defeat:   Ha ha ha ha!
Zeed's Death:   Zeed: Say what?
Ken's Final:    Kenshiro: I can't let you worthless dogs live.
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(Dark)   Second is Heart. All hits are double shots, so hit them so.
         Very easy to win, very easy to perfect. Special is still
         doubles, just faster. Ken's special, starts slow, but it
         really speeds up so keep it in mind. Timing these well is
         important. A section for funniest "End it with one punch!"
         is planned to be added ^_~.

Name:                Heart
Start:               Weee~ll, the more the merrier!
Heart's Special:     Weee!
Ken's Special:       Didn't I tell you? Hokuto Shinken had no equal!
                     North Star Death by Soft Strikes
                     [Hokuto Juuha Zan]
                     (Hit in Order - Clockwise starting at Mid Left.)
Ken's Final Special: You fat lump of lard! (End it with one punch!)
Ken's Defeat:        It can't be over yet? I can't stand the sight
                     of blood!
Heart's Death:       This can't be... wha...?!
Ken's Final:         I said it before, Hokuto Shinken has no equal!
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(Dark)   Shin is the boss for this stage. Zeed and Heart are a
         total piece of cake compared to this guy. He'll go anywhere
         up to four shots in sequence. His special is tough too in
         comparison to his fighting style, but similar to his usual
         fighting.

Boss:           Shin
Story:          Shin was also taught by the same master as Ken,
                although in a different style. He cut the seven scars
                into Ken's waist in the shape of Ursa Major, the
                symbol of Hokuto Shinken. He also was told by Jagi to
                capture Yuria, Kenshiro's girlfriend. Kenshiro is here
                for revenge and to regain his girl.
Star:           Junsei - Star of Martyrs
Style:          Nanto Konyouken - Southern Cross Lone Eagle Style
Start:          Huh..? You came all the way here just to get
                slaughtered?
Poor:           Just watch your tongue, BOY!
Good:	          Well well, you're not the Kenshiro I remember.
Shin's Special: I'll send you back to the abyss, Kenshiro!
                South Star Thousand Dragon Head Attack!
                [Nanto Senshu Ryuu Geki]
Ken's Special:  I can't forgive you Shin!
                (Strike 50 times!)
                North Star Cross Slash! [Hokuto Juuji Zan]
Ken's Defeat:   ?
Shin's Death:
         Shin - Uhh... I think I'm in trouble. But I won't die by
                your hand! *Jumps off edge*
Ken's Final:    My anger broke your secret technique. Burning anger
                is greater than revenge.
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Final: Well done, defeating the easy mode's a step towards taking on
       the next difficulties. You may want to do this a few times
       until you're confident with it.
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-= 6b) Nanto Roku Seiken - The Six of the South Star Holy Fist =-
       (Medium 1)
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(Dark)   This guy's not so hard. This battle is made slightly unfair
         (story-wise) by the fact that you're fighting Kiba AND his
         wolf pack. They each have techniques. They are listed as
         Kiba, and Wolf Pack. This format of battle's a little weird.
         When Ken gets his special bar full, The King of Kiba uses his
         one first. He will use The Call of Kazan's Armor. Hit these,
         then you'll get Kenshiro's technique, and you've as good as
         won.
         
Name:                 King of Kiba
Start:                No-one has passed through here and lived to
                      tell the tale!
Poor:                 Come on! I'll take anyone on!
Wolf Pack's Special:  Kazan Wolf Pack Fist! [Kazan Gunrouken]
Kiba's Special:       Kazan's Head Butt!
Kiba's Final Special:
     	         Kiba - Time to play my Trump card! Huuuargh!
                      The Call of Kazan's Armor!
                      [Kazan Kougai Khou]
                Ken - I feel no mercy for you! (Time your punches
                      well! Mid Left, Mid Right, then Both!).
               Kiba - Huaargh! Is that the best you've got?
Ken's Special:        Now lets see what you have.
                      (Strike 50 times!)
                      Mountain Splitting Wave! [Ganzan Ryuozan Ha]
Ken's Defeat:         Haaarrgh!
King of Kiba's Death: Yaargh!
Ken's Final:          I didn't wanna use my fists on scum like you,
                      but you gave me no choice.
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(Dark)   Rei's the first opponent I ever lost to. His attacks seem to
         be normally two punches, in quick successions. (Like a claw
         strike going across the chest - hits left and right sides).
         The man with seven scars is Kenshiro by the way.
         At the end of this battle, the two opponents use their
         opposing styles against each other, hence the unusual move.

Name:          Rei
Story:         Rei's hometown and (most of) his family was killed
               by Kenshiro, the man with the seven scarred chest.
               In fact Jagi, who was immensely jealous of Ken, had
               impersonated him to ruin his good name, even going so
               far as cutting seven scars into his own waist. After
               the battle, Rei finds he was at fault and becomes
               Ken's best friend.
Star:          Gisei - Star of Justice/Righteousness
Style:         Nanto Suichouseiken - Southern Cross Waterbird Style
Start:         The Man with the Seven Scarred Chest...
Rei's Special: I guess I'll have to slay you with my bare hands.
               The South Star Waterbird Fist!
               [Nanto Suichoken]
Final Special: Rei - The South Star Tiger Destroys Dragon
                     [Nanto Koharyuu]
               Ken - The North Star Dragon Attacks Tiger
                     [Hokuto Ryuugekiko]
Ken's Defeat:  That's it for your Hokuto Shinken? How disappointing..
Rei's Defeat:  You sure are tough... *falls down* ugh...you might
               even be able to bring the Ken-oh to his knees.
Ken's Final:   ?
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(Dark)   Much harder than first two opponents, Shuh can throw hits
         fairly fast. His technique's more annoying than what you've
         seen so far.

Name:           Shuh
Story:          Was fighting Ken in a dojo match, and won. Didn't
                kill Kenshiro as was the custom. Souther ordered Shuh
                to kill him, but instead, clawed his own eyes out.
                Why you fight him in the game I don't know...
                but Souther's pyramid is in the background...
Star:           Star of Benevolence
Style:          Nanto Hakuroken - Southern Cross White Heron Fist
Start:          Ever since the six stars were scattered, we were
                destined to meet in battle.
Shuh's Special: South Dipper White Heron Fist [Nanto Hakuroken]
                Alluring Vision Palm [Yuugen Shou]
Ken's Special:  Here's a call from the Star of Benevolence. Called
                Hokuto! Secret Hokuto Shinken technique!
                Water Shadow Spirit! [Suiseishin]
                (Hit them in the order they pop up!)
Ken's Defeat:   ?
Shuh's Defeat:  You dare to say that about Nanto Seiken? Uugh..
Ken's Final:    Live within me Shuh, the Star of Benevolence.
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(Vyse)   Tough. Plenty of doubles as well with streams of single 
         punches will get thrown your way. Finally, watch out for
         when you must strike him 80 times! You don't seem to get
         very much time to perform this move and you can easily screw
         it up. Nothing's worse than failing it and getting another
         'Pole Star Cross Fist' from your foe which almost certainly
         take you out if used a second time.
(Dark)   What Vyse and I have noticed, is that though Pole-Star Cross
         Fist ain't that a nasty move, it's damned powerful! Each hit
         takes about triple to quadrouple the usual battle damage, so
         pay close attention to these!

Boss:              Souther
Story:             Defeated Kenshiro the first time, imprisoning him.
                   Ken was later freed by Shuh's son, Shiba. Forcing
                   Shuh to cap his pyramid, he killed Shuh before
                   Ken's eyes. Ken was losing as his Hokuto techniques
                   were not having any effect. He was then helped by
                   Toki, telling Kenshiro that Souther's heart was on
                   the other side of his body, therefore his pressure
                   points were reversed. That explains the battle
                   certainly...The pyramid was built in homage of his
                   master whom he killed accidentally, hence why
                   Souther became evil.
Star:              ?
Style:             Nanto Hououken - Southern Cross Phoenix Fist
Start:             Eh heh heh! I've been waiting for you.
Poor:              Your technique will have no effect on this body.
Souther's Special: Pole-Star Cross Fist! [Kyokusei Juujiken]
Souther's Final Special:
             Ken - Souther, I've solved the riddle of your body.
         Souther - I was made to be ruler, no-one can best me in
                   battle. 
                   South Dipper Phoenix Fist...
                   Heaven Soaring Cross Phoenix! [Tenshou Juujihou]
                   (Hit only the lit pad!)
         Souther - And now to finish you Kenshiro.
             Ken - The Star of Command must fall!
Ken's Special:     (Strike 80 times!)
Ken's Defeat:      I am the Emperor, a different breed to all of you.
Souther's Death:   The Phoenix! The Emperor's dreams dashed. I've 
                   suffered total defeat. The successor to Hokuto 
                   Shinken, I was no match for you...
Ken's Final:       What a compassionate man. No ones heart is warmer.
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(Vyse)   Very easy. Before he uses his move, he will only throw 
         double punches at you and they are usually two pads next to
         each other. His first move is much faster with a stream of
         punches that have no end until you hit enough of them.
         His final tech is original but still easy. Just look at the
         pads carefully and quickly whack the only one that lights up.

Name:              Colonel
Style:             Nanto Muon Ken
Start:             We are the chosen of the guards.
Colonel's Special: I will shut you in the darkness for ever...
                   The Silent Fist of the South Star!
                   [Nanto Muonken]
Colonel's Final:   Better be afraid of the dark! (Hit the Lit Pad!)
Ken's Special:     (Strike 50 times!)
                   Bone Breaking Punch of the North Star!
                   [Hokuto Kaikotsuken]
Ken's Defeat:      ?
Colonel's Death:   Raarrrgh!
Ken's Final:       You and I are on completely different levels.
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(Vyse)   Slightly tougher than Colonel. His first move is fairly 
         easy to handle with double and single punches. Just DON'T
         screw up on the Ken's final tech. Miss just 'one' of the 
         punches and you will fail having to put up with another
         Death Wind Golden Steel Fist from Devil.

Name:            Devil
Story:           Imprisoned for 200 years for killing 700 people.
                 Style is older than Hokuto Shinken, and has the
                 mentality of a child.
Style:           Rakan Niou Ken
Start:           Life...I need Life...!
Devil's Special: Death Wind Golden Steel Fist! [Fuusatsu Kongouken]
Ken's Special:   The only thing left for you is death!
                 (Time punches well! - 7 Punches)
                 North Star Seven Star Point of Death!
                 [Hokuto Shichishiseiten]
Ken's Defeat:    ?
Devil's Death:   Ughh.... Mama...
Ken's Final:     You don't have a prayer.
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(Vyse)   Much tougher than Colonel and Devil. The first battle in the
         game where all six pads get thrown at you which is at some
         point near the start. 
(Dark)   Uighur's special technique is really fluid, he doesn't stop 
         to use it, it's just like a very hard part of the combat, 
         but it IS named. If you see his face come close to the
         screen grinning, DON'T stop for a breather, he'll keep at ya!
(Vyse)   Uh-huh.

Name:             Uighur
Story:            Kenshiro's brother Toki was being held at the
                  prison in Cassandra - The Town of Wailing Demons.
                  Kenshiro had to defeat the Warden of Cassandra,
                  Uighur to save Toki.
Start:            Hah ha haa, you got courage coming here I'll give
                  you that much!
Uighur's Special: (Taizan Style Thousand Streak Whip)
                  [Taizan Ryuusoujouben]
Uighur's Final:   
         Uighur - Mongolian Champion Wave! [Mouko Hakyoku Dou]
            Ken - North Star Steel Rending Grasp! [Hokuto Kouretsu Ha]
Ken's Special:    So... Thats your terror?
                  (Strike 70 times!)
                  The Hundred Crack Fist of the North Star!
                  [Tenshou Hyakuretsuken]
Ken's Defeat:     The legend of Cassandra is everlasting!
Uighur's Death:   
            Ken - You vile creatures deserve no future.
         Uighur - Aaaaaaaaaaarghh!!!!
Ken's Final:      Begone with the legend of Cassandra!
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(Dark)   Tough. Ken-Oh's special is a clockwise motion attack that
         he can break quite easily so careful.

Boss:             Ken-oh
Star:             Violence
Style:            Hokuto
Start:            Kenshiro you decided to show up. I must
                  congratulate you - I didn't think you had the guts
                  to get this far.
Ken-oh's Special: Uuuurrraaaaarrrghh!
                  (Heaven's Command Charge) [Tenshou Honretsu]
Ken's Special:
         Ken-oh - Kenshiro, the Ken-oh won't be slain by the likes
                  of you. It's my pleasure to finish you off here
                  and now.
            Ken - I'm not the Kenshiro you once knew!
                  (Strike 100 Times!)
Raoh's Defeat:
         Ken-oh - Hm... you've grown in strength! Ken, it isn't over
                  yet. I rule the heavens. And today, the mother of
                  all battles... begins!
            Ken - The old Raoh would have gone down by now.
Ken's Defeat:     You've come a thousand years too early, to face the
                  Ken-Oh!
Ken's Final:      Raoh will most certainly be back.
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-= 7) Nanto Roku Seiken, Star of Justice =-
      (The Six of the South Star Holy Fist)
      (Medium 3)
      You will play as Rei in this mode.
      Your health cannot be restored in this mode.
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(Dark)   All in a difficulty bracket of it's own! Health is NOT
         restored between battles. One bar, four opponents, powerful
         blows. Hard? OH yes.. You start with Ken-oh.
         The Self Sacrifice Offset Fist is an ultimate suicidal strike.

         The hits for Self Sacrifice go in this order, Top Left,
         Middle Right, Bottom Left, Top Right, Middle Left, Bottom
         Right at about half-second intervals. There's a gap, then
         this attack is repeated. Then you get all six pads.
         Bets way to hit ALL of these is from the bottom up.

Name:             Ken-oh
Star:             Violence
Style:            Hokuto
Story:            The Death Omen Star falls over Rei during battle.
                  (Those who see the Death Omen Star are fated to die
                  within one year). Raoh strikes a pressure point
                  that gives Rei only three days of life left.
Start:            Now, I will banish you - to the Nether World!
Ken-oh's Special: Uuuurrraaaaarrrghh! (Heaven's Command Charge -
                  Generally goes across) [Tenshou Honretsu]
Rei's Defeat:     ?
Rei's Special:    The Ultimate South Star Technique,
                  Self-Sacrifice Offset Fist! [Danko Sousai Ken]
                  (18 hard shots!)
         Ken-oh - What!? It has no effect on me! (or "What!? It has
                  no effect on muuugh!" if you hit enough of them!)
Rei's Final:      (None)
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(Vyse)   Like before but beefed up a little. This time you will have
	 to do nothing when Kiba calls Kazan's armor again. You will 
         instantly use Rei's special to wipe Kiba out.

Name:                 King of Kiba
Start:    Wolf Pack - This is the first time anyone's been
                      stupid enough to come at me of their own free 
                      will.
Kiba's Special:       Kazan's Head Butt!
Wolf Pack's Special:  Kazan Wolf Pack Fist!
                      [Kazan Gunrouken]
Kiba's Final Special: How dare you kill my son! Arrrgh!
                      The Call of Kazan's Armor!
                      [Kazan Kougai Kohou]
Rei's Special:        You really wanna die young?
                      (Time your punches well!)
                      The South Star Waterbird Fist! [Nanto Suichoken]
Rei's Defeat:         Argh! (Victory cry, not a cry of pain)
Rei's Final:          A whole army of wimps like you couldn't take
                      me out!
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(Dark)   Mad! 
(Vyse)   Not too tough but his Special can easily take off a 
         huge chunk of health if you're not careful and you need all
         the health you can get for the final fight.
         We say 'mad' coz he's our favourite villain in the game. His
         laugh and battle stance is too much for us to not laugh at.
(Dark)   The technique here hurts! This is like a Hundred Crack, but
         the number of hits is not set. You are knocking Amiba off
         the edge of a cliff, and he's resisting. You have to knock
         him back all 15 metres in the time limit! REALLY go for this
         one FAST!

Name:            Amiba
Story:           Originally a student of Nanto Seiken, he's an expert
                 of copying other people's techniques. Taking the
                 features of Toki, he was performing horrible studys
                 on pressure points and creating creature half-human
                 monstrosities.
Start:           Impossible! How could Rei show up here!
Poor:            I'm a genius, uaha ha ha ha ha!
Good:      Rei - Hah! You dared to show your face again?
Amiba's Special: Hawk Talon Triangle Kick! [Yousou Sankakukyaku]
Rei's Special:   What colour is your blood man??
 	           (Knock him over with quick jabs!)
Rei's Defeat:    I'm a genius, uaha ha ha ha ha! (again)
Amiba's Defeat:  *falling over cliff* Waa...! Arrgh!
Rei's Final:     A Shinken imposter like you is no match for me.
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(Vyse)   Tough and annoying! Not only is your health usually low at
         the start of this fight from the previous battles, but Yuda
         is the hardest of the four and you will need at least 50%
         health to stand a chance of taking him out. Plus, his
         annoying cry when you hit him really puts you off.

Boss:           Yuda
Story:          Yuda had captured Rei's girlfriend and also broke
                up the school of the 108 practitioners of Nanto when
                he left to join Raoh.
Star:           Enchantment, Betrayal
Style:          Nanto Koukakuken - Southern Cross Crimson Crane Fist
Start:          I'll put an end to this today, once and for all.
Poor:           You think you can beat me with that fool?
Yuda's Special: South Dipper Crimson Crane Fist (Crimson Crane Fist)
                [Nanto Koukakuken]
                Secret Blood Beak!
                [Kesshoushi]
Rei's Special:  Yuda, Star of Enchantment and Betrayal, shall shine
                no longer!
                (Strike 80 Times!)
                The Ultimate South Star Waterbird Fist Technique!          
                Soaring White Loveliness! [Hishou Hakurei]
                (Hit them in the order they pop up! This is not to
                be taken lightly, only 6 shots VERY fast.
                Fortunately, you only have to hit the 80 strikes to
                win).
Rei's Defeat:   The Gods do not allow the Star of Justice to shine
                more brightly or more beautiful than the Star of
                Enchanting!
Yuda's Death:   
         Yuda - Rei, the only friend I had in this world. Be happy
                Rei.
          Rei - Once again, you are alone Yuda. 
Rei's End Sequence: Looks like you are own for the count hmm..? Had 
                    enough? *shows scene of the Great Bear (the
                    Hokuto Constellation) alongside the Death Omen
                    Star* It looks like I shall once again be a star
                    in the heavens.

(Dark)              Rei finally succumbs to the deadly effects of
                    Raoh's killing blow but has completed his goal,
                    and is happy that revenge and honour has been 
                    satisfied by defeating the betrayer.
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This mode more closely follows the story of the film.

(Vyse)   I find Jagi easy, but many would disagree. He is a tough
         introduction to this mode but compared to the others, he IS
         easy. So if you have trouble, go back and train on the other
         modes. Another thing, don't go wild because this mode has
         five opponents and you'll need to be calm for these easier
         battles.
(Dark)   The technique I recently noted, is all double shots.
         But they're HARD double shots. e.g. Top Left and Mid Right.
(Vyse)   Yeah, that part is right. Usually the first time he uses it they 
         are each seperate pairs, but for the second time it is
         much harder and all the pairs are thrown virtually instantly.

Name:          Jagi
Story:         Jagi is Kenshiro's brother, and was intensely jealous
               that Ken became the Hokuto Shinken successor. He made
               it is lifes work to cause Ken pain. He manipulated Shin
               to kidnap Yuria, Ken's wife. He also cut seven scars
               into his own chest after Shin did to Ken, and
               impersonated Kenshiro to spoil his name. For example,
               he destroyed Rei's hometown and kileld his family all
               except for his sister, whom he has captive. Rei is
               searching for the man with seven scars, and found Ken
               not Jagi.
Style:         Hokuto
Start:         Kenshiro, say my name!
Special:       Now I'll show you what Hokuto Shinken is all about!
               Arhat Attack of the North Star! [Hokuto Rakangeki]
Ken's Defeat:  Jagi - Who the heck are you?
Ken's Special: You're the man who refuses to forgive!
               (Strike 80 times!)
Jagi's Death:
       Ken  -  This is the end!
       Jagi -  Ahh come on you loser! Just remember, there are two more 
               brothers lined up waiting! Don't think this is the end!
               Uuugh... uuugh... UUUGHH UUAARRRGH!
       Ken  -  What!? Those two are still... alive?!?
Ken's Final:   Eternal torture would be too good for you!
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(Vyse) Still mad. Harder than before, but I'd say about the same as
	 Jagi. Harder if you're worn out though. His Special is alot
	 tougher than when he used it in Rei's mode.

Name:            Amiba
Story:           Amiba's been creating animal men, and impersonating
                 Toki.
Start:           Show me what you're made of, I'm a genius!
Poor:		     I'm a genius, uhaa haa haa haa haa!
Amiba's Special: Hawk Talon Triangle Kick! [Yousou Sankakukyaku]
Ken's Special:   You're own feet will carry you into the abyss!
                 (Hit them in the order they pop up!)
                 North Star Strike of Lingering Regret!
                 [Hokuto Zankaisekihoken]
Ken's Defeat:    Successor to Hokuto Shinken?!
                 You've GOT to be kidding!
Amiba's Death:
           Ken - You will be forced backward against your will!
         Amiba - No...no.. someone help me! Please! Wahhh... ahhhh!
Ken's Final:     So this is how scum goes down! (Pun..? ^_~)
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(Vyse)   Very tough. Difficulty increases a notch for this opponent.
         His special is also nasty.
(Dark)   The Heaven Soaring Hundred Crack Fist in the story is
         exactly as the name implies - Ken's Hundred Crack Fist done
         from mid-air.
(Dark)   Having FINALLY got here, I can also help. Ken's final special
         is easy, just don't miss ^_^

Name:           Toki
Story:          Ken's 2nd eldest brother to test Ken whether he is
                ready to take on Raoh.
Style:          Hokuto
Start:          Kenshiro, I leave my spirit with you.
Poor:           Your footwork is poor boy!
Toki's Special: This is probably the first, and last time we will
                fight each other...
                Heaven Soaring Hundred Crack Fist!
                [Tenshou Hyakuretsuken]
Ken's Special:  The Oath of the North Star! (Time your punches well!)
Ken's Defeat:   With your weak technique, you won't be able to defeat
                Raoh.
Toki's Defeat:  Impressive Kenshiro, I have indeed seen a
                successor's fighting style.
Ken's Final:    If only you weren't ravaged by disease...
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(Vyse)   Horrible. My current challenge I have yet to defeat. Ryuga
         will start the battle with six pads together, followed by
         sets of two's, three's and four's. His Special is perhaps
         even worse. Good luck if you get this far!
(Dark)   Read the text below for when he starts the battle. He'll
         Start throwing punches at the dash!
(Vyse)   Update. I've finally defeated Ryuga, and Raoh for that matter.
         But he's still hard and I had 7% health left after the 
         battle. One thing I discovered is that there is NEVER a 
         pause in this battle until you use your move. That makes
         it even tougher.
(Dark)   I finally got here too, even more worryingly, I beat him
         first go. He's a level above Toki, like Uighur is above Devil.
         Also like Uighur, the battle is NON-STOP. Uighur's only
         becomes easy when you're good, and seems like the easiest
         thing after this. There's no break for the special like Uigur,
         so damn well don't get tired! I did, and lost to Raoh next.

Name:            Ryuga
Story:           Yuria's half-brother (They had the same father.
                 Yuria was Ken's girlfriend). Tried to lead an army
                 but failed, instead pledging his forces to Raoh. When
                 fighting Ken he realises his mistake and realises
                 Kenshiro can save the world. He attacks Toki and
                 kills himself, hoping to help Kenshiro.
Style:           Ten Rou Ken - Heaven Wolf Fist
Start:           Kenshiro, successor to Hokuto Shinken I presume?
                 My name is Ryuga - of Syria.
Poor:	           If you disboey, you will pay!
Ryuga's Special: See how you cope with the fists of Syria!
                 Heaven Wolf of Chilly Claw Fist [Tenrou Touka Ken]
                 (Should be Heaven Wolf Freezing Fang Fist)
Ken's Special:   Do you really wanna die so badly? Then I shall grant
                 you your wish.
                 (Strike 80 times!)
                 Hundred Crack Fist of  the North Star!
                 [Hokuto Hyakuretsuken]
Ken's Defeat:    The Knights of Syria could do without the likes of
                 you!
Ryuga's Defeat:  Ugh... Now I see that you are all that they made out,
                 and have molded me. Now I see... Kenshiro...over Raoh!
Ken's Final:     Farewell Ryuga, your soul with live in me forever.
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(Vyse)   God-like. Uses the same move as before but this time it seems
         to be a random set of punches. I found him about the same
         difficulty as Ryuga. Plus, you do get a couple of pauses.
(Dark)   Nil-Thought Reincarnation is a tech that Kenshiro learns (he
         becomes aware of it after meeting with Toki) and Raoh later
         learns also. It can only be learnt when you truly understand
         sadness.

Boss:               Raoh
Story:              There were two endings filmed for the Hokuto
                    film. Hence there are two endings in this game.
                    Either Raoh wins, or you do. This is Ken's Last
                    Battle as Messiah of the Century Legend.
Star:               Violence
Style:              Hokuto
Start:              Bring it on. I desire neither fame or fortune... 
                    only total victory!
Raoh's Special:     Aarrgh... Kenshiro! Uuuurrraaaaarrrghh!
                    (Heaven's Command Charge) [Tenshou Honretsu]
Poor:               What!? It has no effect on me! (again)
Ken's Special:      This final blow will be your end.
                    Nil Thought Reincarnation!
                    (long speech sequence)
                    (Strike 100 times!)
Ken's Defeat:       You've come a thousand years too early!
Raoh's Defeat:      Well, very impressive brother. Now, the heavens
                    await. I will need no help returning to the
                    heavens. My whole life... NO REGRETS!!!
Ken's Final:        Raoh, you were my fiercest adversary.
Ken's End Sequence: As you can tell by the text, Raoh is killed at 
                    the hand of Kenshiro. Raoh has no regrets for
                    everything he has done in his life and he goes
                    to the heavens happy to have such a strong
                    brother. He respects only strength.
                    
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      (Hardest)
      You will play as Raoh on this mode.
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(Vyse)   Very challenging. Although he starts off very tough with six
         pads and plenty more to follow, his special I find much
         easier. So look forward to it. This is the only opponent I
         have defeated on this mode.

Name:           Toki
Story:          Roah's next youngest brother
Start:          Well, let us draw the curtain on this fateful day.
Poor 1:         Your footwork is poor, boy!
Poor 2:         Goodbye Raoh...and now...Fulfill your promise!!
Toki's Special: And now I'll bury you with this special move.
                Heaven Soaring Hundred Crack Fist!
                [Tenshou Hyakuretsuken]
Raoh's Special: You want to see the fists of Raoh? HERE THEY ARE!!
                (Heaven's Command Charge - Strike 70 Times!)
                [Tenshou Honretsu]
Raoh's Defeat:  I think you can see the Death Omen Star.
                (Those who see the Death Omen Star are fated to die
                within one year)
Toki's Death:   It is time for me to meet those who have lived...
                and died... in this crazy world.
Raoh's Final:   Farewell, my dearest brother.
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(Vyse)   Very tough, slightly harder than Ryuga. I haven't beaten this 
         guy yet but now tht I've defeated hard mode maybe I should
         give it another shot. Updates later.

Name:            Jyuza
Story:           Also in love with Yuria (Ken's girl) but couldn't
                 court her because he was her half-brother (They had
                 the same father). Faced Raoh trying to save Yuria
                 whom Raoh had taken from Shin just before Ken
                 arrived. Raoh and Jyuza were childhood friends.
Style:           Nanto Goshasei - South Star Five Wheel
Element:         Kumo - Cloud
Start:           How've you been Raoh? (Really happy style)
Poor:            Serves you right Raoh!
Jyuza's Special: My style is unorthodox, so I'll give you one glimpse
                 into my secret.
                 Attack Wall Repel Water Palm! [Gekiheki Haisuishou]
Raoh's Special:  Now, I will banish you, to the Nether-World!
                 (Strike 80 times!)            
Raoh's Defeat:   It would be wise to burn an image in your mind of
                 my fighting prowess.
Jyuza's Death:   'Til the very end I am Jyuza of the Clouds...
Raoh's Final:    You were a worthy opponent, Jyuza!
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(Vyse)    Very tough, but tougher than Jyuza? Never tried this guy 
          before. We acquired the information below by taking on 
          this mode together.

Name:            Fudoh
Story:           Was once devious ogre-like man, Fudoh changed his
                 ways after meeting young Yuria. After reforming,
                 Fudoh ran an orphanage. Told Kenshiro where and what
                 Yuria was. During a fight with Raoh, was accidentally
                 killed by Raoh's army.
Style:           Nanto Goshasei: Yama - Mountain
Start:           Why do you seek Ogre blood?
Fudoh's Special: You..! I won't forget this!
                 (Gosha Mountain Kill - Not mentioned in game)
                 [Gosha Zangazan]
Raoh's Special:  Its time to finish you off Fudoh! (Strike 90 times!)               
Raoh's Defeat:   ?
Fudoh's Defeat:  Victory...is impossible...for he...who has not...
                 suffered...
Raoh's Final:    My only desire is total victory!
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(Vyse)    C'mon, Kenshiro is the games hero, he deserves to be tough.
          The first time me and Dark fought him... we lost. Both
          of us slain by this guy. Good luck if you ever reach him!

Final Boss:          Kenshiro
Star:                Command
Style:               Hokuto
Start:               It is time for the lunatic Star of Violence to
                     be snuffed out!
Poor:                Say goodbye to your amibitions, Raoh!!
Kenshiro's Special:  Now YOU will return to the heavens!
                     The Hundred Crack Fist of the North Star!
                     [Hokuto Hyaku Retsuken]
Raoh's Special:      
               Ken - This final blow will be your last.
              Raoh - All right then! I will pummel you into dust! 
                     My soul lives in my fists!
                     (Strike 100 Times!!)
Raoh's Defeat:       Not even iron fists that can crush heaven and
                     earth, can crush this small heart of mine!
Kenshiro's Defeat:   
              Raoh - It's over Kenshiro!
               Ken - Argh! Both me and my brother Toki aspired to be
                     like our great brother Raoh! We were no match
                     for you....
              Raoh - Now, begins the legend of Raoh! Conqueror of
                     the Century! Now everything will end.
Raoh's End Sequence: Ken is defeated by Raoh but not killed as he is
                     satisfied that he is beaten. A whole new reign
                     of Raoh begins!
                     This is the story's alternate ending, the other
                     explained in the hard mode ending.
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-= 10) Ending =-
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Current Credits list is as follows.

Sharon Z: Thanks a lot for the Conqueror/Messiah of the Century
          Chapter names. I've played the game so much and can't
          remember the chapters... >_<

Enjoy reading this, and good luck with the fight in the
turbulent world!

Thanks for Konami, making our favourite Arcade Game Hokuto no Ken,
and also the brilliant Suikoden series of RPGs. Eagerly expecting the
next of them now... ^_^

Oh, and thanks to Vyse for being such a good rival in all aspects,
keep up the competition!
(C) Dark/Kez, Vyse.