Geese Howard
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | Geese Howard (Japanese: ギース・ハワード, Hepburn: Gīsu Hawādo) was a male human born the son of an Austrian terrorist named '''Rudolph Von Zanac''' and a poor American woman named '''Maria Howard'''. After his birth, his father came to abandon him and his mother leaving him alone in Southtown in the U.S.A. He looked to support himself and his mother with Geese looking to surpass his father where he took a number of jobs around the city. Despite his efforts, his mother was noted to had died as a result of poor health and hunger. After losing her, he refused to fall into sadness and decided to track down his father where he came to learn his real name which was '''Rudolph Krauser Von Stroheim'''. Upon finding him, Geese looked to assassinate him when he was 15 years old but he was thwarted by his half-brother '''Wolfgang Krauser''' who had effortlessly stopped him. | + | Geese Howard (Japanese: ギース・ハワード, Hepburn: Gīsu Hawādo) was a male human born the son of an Austrian terrorist named '''Rudolph Von Zanac''' and a poor American woman named '''Maria Howard'''. After his birth, his father came to abandon him and his mother leaving him alone in Southtown in the U.S.A. He looked to support himself and his mother with Geese looking to surpass his father where he took a number of jobs around the city. Despite his efforts, his mother was noted to had died as a result of poor health and hunger. After losing her, he refused to fall into sadness and decided to track down his father where he came to learn his real name which was '''Rudolph Krauser Von Stroheim'''. Upon finding him, Geese looked to assassinate him when he was 15 years old but he was thwarted by his half-brother '''Wolfgang Krauser''' who had effortlessly stopped him. In the aftermath, he attempted to take up religion to ease his hatred but could not shake off the humiliation he felt at his loss nor his fear of his half-brother. Instead, he came to see the results of obtaining power and looked to become strong as a result. This saw him beginning to take up martial arts where he became the student of master '''Tung Fu Rue''' alongside [[Jeff Bogard]] and [[Cheng Sinzan]]. However, Geese had evil intentions that came to be noticed by his master who decided to not teach the young Howard all the secrets of his techniques with these instead going to Bogard. This came to anger Geese who wanted to take revenge against the pair for the slight and waited for the perfect opportunity. Years later, he came to be the police commissioner of Southtown an secretly operated as a mafia boss. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
| − | In appearance, Geese Howard was a human male with short blond hair and blue eyes. After his death, a ghost of him came to haunt people who came to be known as '''Nightmare Geese''' (Japanese: ナイトメア・ギース, Hepburn: Naitomea). | + | In appearance, Geese Howard was a human male with short blond hair and blue eyes. On his chest was a long horizontal scar with another one present across his left eye with these being inflicted by his half-brother Wolfgang Krauser. After his death, a ghost of him came to haunt people who came to be known as '''Nightmare Geese''' (Japanese: ナイトメア・ギース, Hepburn: Naitomea). |
| − | Geese was shown to be both a cunning and strong person. | + | Geese was shown to be both a cunning and strong person. Despite seeming heartless and evil, he followed his own code of honor with there being lines that even he did not cross. He ultimately crushed anyone who stands in his way and rewarded those he deems worthy of his respect. |
| − | He was defined by his pride and insatiable lust for power in all its forms. | + | He was defined by his pride and insatiable lust for power in all its forms. As a prideful man, he considered himself to be a mighty warrior and thought highly of himself. Howard craved power in all of its forms from money to immortality. It was said that his desire was influenced by various tragedies in his childhood from losing his mother to being estranged as a stepson. |
His father was '''Rudolph Von Zanac''' who abandoned him and his mother '''Maria Howard'''. | His father was '''Rudolph Von Zanac''' who abandoned him and his mother '''Maria Howard'''. | ||
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
| − | Howard was skilled in the use of Aikijutsu that was his primary fighting style that consisted of several throws, counter throws and locks. | + | He was able to sense the presence of people nearby. |
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| + | Howard was well-versed in ancient Japanese martial arts, and specialised in reversing his opponent's attacks with his various Atemi counter-throws. He was skilled in the use of Aikijutsu that was his primary fighting style that consisted of several throws, counter throws and locks. | ||
He was also knowledgeable in the Chinese martial arts of '''Hakkyokuseiken''' (Pinyin: Bājíshèngquán; Hanzi/kanji: 八極聖拳; literally: Eight Extremes Holy Fist) which was taught to him by Tung Fu Rue. | He was also knowledgeable in the Chinese martial arts of '''Hakkyokuseiken''' (Pinyin: Bājíshèngquán; Hanzi/kanji: 八極聖拳; literally: Eight Extremes Holy Fist) which was taught to him by Tung Fu Rue. | ||
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===Video Games=== | ===Video Games=== | ||
*In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Geese Howard appeared in the background in the setting of the video game. | *In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Geese Howard appeared in the background in the setting of the video game. | ||
| − | *In Tekken 7, Geese Howard was introduced as a playable DLC character in the setting of the fighting video game. | + | *In Tekken 7, Geese Howard was introduced as a playable DLC character in the setting of the fighting video game. He became interested in the power of the Devil Gene and entered The King of Iron Fist Tournament 7 to obtain it for himself. |
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 26 March 2022
Geese Howard is a male video game character who features in Fatal Fury.
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Biography
Geese Howard (Japanese: ギース・ハワード, Hepburn: Gīsu Hawādo) was a male human born the son of an Austrian terrorist named Rudolph Von Zanac and a poor American woman named Maria Howard. After his birth, his father came to abandon him and his mother leaving him alone in Southtown in the U.S.A. He looked to support himself and his mother with Geese looking to surpass his father where he took a number of jobs around the city. Despite his efforts, his mother was noted to had died as a result of poor health and hunger. After losing her, he refused to fall into sadness and decided to track down his father where he came to learn his real name which was Rudolph Krauser Von Stroheim. Upon finding him, Geese looked to assassinate him when he was 15 years old but he was thwarted by his half-brother Wolfgang Krauser who had effortlessly stopped him. In the aftermath, he attempted to take up religion to ease his hatred but could not shake off the humiliation he felt at his loss nor his fear of his half-brother. Instead, he came to see the results of obtaining power and looked to become strong as a result. This saw him beginning to take up martial arts where he became the student of master Tung Fu Rue alongside Jeff Bogard and Cheng Sinzan. However, Geese had evil intentions that came to be noticed by his master who decided to not teach the young Howard all the secrets of his techniques with these instead going to Bogard. This came to anger Geese who wanted to take revenge against the pair for the slight and waited for the perfect opportunity. Years later, he came to be the police commissioner of Southtown an secretly operated as a mafia boss.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Geese Howard was a human male with short blond hair and blue eyes. On his chest was a long horizontal scar with another one present across his left eye with these being inflicted by his half-brother Wolfgang Krauser. After his death, a ghost of him came to haunt people who came to be known as Nightmare Geese (Japanese: ナイトメア・ギース, Hepburn: Naitomea).
Geese was shown to be both a cunning and strong person. Despite seeming heartless and evil, he followed his own code of honor with there being lines that even he did not cross. He ultimately crushed anyone who stands in his way and rewarded those he deems worthy of his respect.
He was defined by his pride and insatiable lust for power in all its forms. As a prideful man, he considered himself to be a mighty warrior and thought highly of himself. Howard craved power in all of its forms from money to immortality. It was said that his desire was influenced by various tragedies in his childhood from losing his mother to being estranged as a stepson.
His father was Rudolph Von Zanac who abandoned him and his mother Maria Howard.
Geese was noted to had had a half-brother from his father's side who was named Wolfgang Krauser.
At some point, he came to be involved with Marie Heinlein who became his wife. He had a son with her who went by the name of Rock Howard.
Powers and abilities
He was able to sense the presence of people nearby.
Howard was well-versed in ancient Japanese martial arts, and specialised in reversing his opponent's attacks with his various Atemi counter-throws. He was skilled in the use of Aikijutsu that was his primary fighting style that consisted of several throws, counter throws and locks.
He was also knowledgeable in the Chinese martial arts of Hakkyokuseiken (Pinyin: Bājíshèngquán; Hanzi/kanji: 八極聖拳; literally: Eight Extremes Holy Fist) which was taught to him by Tung Fu Rue.
Geese was able to gather Chi energy from Gaia the mother-earth which he could use to achieve a variety of feats.
Among his techniques included:
- Reppuken (烈風拳, Gale Fist) : created a slashing blade of wind.
- Shippūken (疾風拳, Swift Wind Fist) : launches an orb of wind energy that quickly dissipates.
He came to manage a self-founded business enterprise that was called the Howard Connection (ハワード・コネクション). Its corporate headquarters was located in Southtown where it was based at Geese Tower.
Notes
- Geese Howard was created by SNK where he featured in the Fatal Fury universe.
- In Neo Geo Freak v1 #126 (2000), the character was not based on any particular person but rather on the Italian Mafia.
In other media
Films
- In Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf, Geese Howard appeared in the setting of the 1992 anime film where he was voiced by Japanese actor Hidekatsu Shibata and by English actor Ward Perry in the dub.
Video Games
- In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Geese Howard appeared in the background in the setting of the video game.
- In Tekken 7, Geese Howard was introduced as a playable DLC character in the setting of the fighting video game. He became interested in the power of the Devil Gene and entered The King of Iron Fist Tournament 7 to obtain it for himself.
Appearances
- Fatal Fury: King of Fighters: (1991)
- The King of Fighters XIV:
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