Cody (Final Fight)
Cody is a male video game character who features in Final Fight.
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Biography
Cody Travers (Japenese: コーディー・トラバース, Hepburn: Kōdī Torabāsu) was a male human who came to practice boxing and martial arts since he was 9, he has a girlfriend who has been his 'sweetheart since childhood', Jessica. Cody also took care of his younger brother Kyle, being something of a father figure to him. He would team up with his best friend and rival Guy alongside the Mayor of Metro City, Mike Haggar, to save Jessica from Belger, the leader of the Mad Gear gang. Cody takes on many of Mad Gear's worst thugs, including Damnd, the first Mad Gear Gang member to kidnap Jessica, and Edi. E, a corrupt police officer who uses a gun and police baton against Cody, making the fight very difficult to win. His penchant for fighting often leaves the others free to pursue the other bosses of Metro City. In the end, Cody confronted Belger on the top floor of his penthouse, and after a tough battle, Cody was able to use an uppercut to knock Belger through a window, sending Belger plummeting from the top floor to his death on the street below. Cody is then celebrated as the hero of Metro City and Jessica herself wants to celebrate with Cody, but Cody tells Jessica that he could not sit still while evil continues to stalked the streets. After sharing a passionate kiss with Jessica, Cody left the city for parts unknown.
He later returned to Metro City from a year of traveling, where he learned that the Mad Gear gang was beginning to reform, and that his girlfriend Jessica had gone missing after a series of riots that occurred in the city following the destruction of Mad Gear. Hoping to prove himself that he was Jessica's hero, Cody tried once more to come to her rescue, battling many thugs along the way. Sadly, Cody wouldn't get the chance to continue his search for Jessica, as he was arrested by Edi. E for crimes that were committed by Mad Gear member Poison and the many street fights that Cody had participated in from his time.
Cody broke out of prison after a riot ensued. During his travels, he met up with Edi. E, Rolento, and even Guy once more. Rolento wanted him to join his militant movement, which Cody refused after a heated argument. Guy, meanwhile, wanted to reform Cody and get him back on the good path, but Cody said that he was no hero and basically lived for fighting. The two then had their own battle but after the two calmed down, Guy accepted the fact that his friend had to live his own life. The two separated afterward when Guy asked if Cody would stay in Metro City, but Cody said he still had traveling to do. Guy bade him farewell, realizing that deep down inside, Cody was still a good person.
Apparently bored of prison life, Cody 'casually' broke out of prison. Telling the irritated guard that he'll be back soon enough, he ventures outside. While out, Cody sees a familiar face: his old friend and rival Guy, and the two spar. Cody's main motivation seems to be finding a way to alleviate his boredom by participating in S.I.N's tournament. After defeating Seth, Guy confronts Cody again, assuming there's still a bit of good left in him, asking if he "vanquished a great evil" for the sake of what's right. While he doesn't directly deny it, Cody claims that he only did it because Seth was in his way, making Guy assume he has no intention of returning. When given the question, Cody states he'll be returning to his prison cell, where he belongs.
In a cab, Cody is sitting alongside his assistant Marlowe, who informs him on a delayed appointment. She becomes annoyed that he doesn't seem to listen to her and informs him to fix his behavior as the mayor, explaining how about the previous mayor, Mike Haggar, asked her to support Cody. Cody quickly stops the cab and sees a monster truck illegally parked, he discovers the owner is his former enemy Abigail. After getting into a fight with him, Cody informs Abigail that he illegally parked his truck and the latter immediately recognizes Cody much to his surprise. Cody tells Abigail that he wants to improve the qualities of Metro City and to make everyone smile by taking down 'garbage' like Abigail. Cody reflects about how he has gone from a vigilante, to a jailbird and now as the mayor of Metro City. He suddenly sensed someone's presence, revealed to be Zeku. Zeku informs him that he could help him manage the local government, Cody challenges him into a fight, wanting to see his skills. After defeating him, Cody turns down the offer, knowing he can't have shady work in his position. Marlowe turns up and scolds Cody for his actions in street fighting, especially since he had damaged one of the street lights during his fight with Zeku.
Overview
Personality and attributes
He interpreted his imprisonment as punishment for his ultimately good deeds, and even admits that the idea of achieving any constructive goal was lost on him. Cody harbors some internal resentment towards the outside world, musing that he fought solely for the sake of Metro City but ended up imprisoned for it. It was said that he felt at home in prison. Despite this, and as certain dialogue indicates, while Cody appears to have given up on fighting crime, he still retains his old sense of justice and an enduring desire to oppose evil.
Powers and abilities
Cody's fighting style, officially referred as 'underworld brawling' that was street fighting in its "purest" form, and he proves to be a powerful opponent, even while restrained; his reason for keeping his handcuffs on is to make his fights more challenging and also because of his experience.
Notes
- Cody was designed by Akiman where he featured in the setting of the Final Fight universe.
In other media
Television
- In Street Fighter, Cody appeared in the setting of the 1990s animated television series adaptation where he was voiced by actor Michael Dobson. He had some cameos in the episode "The Medium is the Message". In the beginning of the episode he was in the mob of people chasing a boy who was accused of stealing a wallet. He was later see alongside Jessica and other Final Fight characters in the crowd watching a Street Fighter tournament. Coincidentally Guy and Sodom were among the fighters in the tournament but both of them would lose to Chun-Li, Guile and Blanka. Cody plays a bigger role in the episode titled "Final Fight", which adapts the plot of its namesake. In this episode, Cody and Guy ally themselves with both Ryu and Ken, who aid them in fighting the Mad Gear Gang to save Jessica. Cody did not trust Ken due to the fact he once flirted with Jessica in front of him and Ken repeatedly teases him for it. Cody would refuse to let Ken and Ryu save Jessica on their own and decides to take matters into his own hands. Guy tries to stop him from blowing Ryu and Ken's cover but it was no use. The two would end up fighting against Rolento which ends with Guy throwing his grenades back at him and defeating him. Cody and Guy break into the Mad Gear gang's hangout which would blow Ryu and Ken's cover. Cody would kick Belger towards the window similar to what he did in the game. Belger fires a missile at Jessica and Haggar but was saved by Guy. Belger fell out of the window but while his chair hit a police van he was left dangling on a pole. Cody thanks Ken for helping him save Jessica which Ken responds "No problem as long as somebody get's the girl."
Appearances
- Final Fight: (1989)
- Street Fighter:
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