Southern Warriors

Southern Warriors is a game developed by SBEntertainment and Omega Force and published by Koei-Tecmo, which is set on Spanish American wars of Independence from 1808-1833. It's available for Xbox One, PC and FUZE Tomahawk F1 and released on 10th October, 2017 in Japan and 12th December of the same year worldwide.

Setting
It's set during the Spanish American wars of independence from 1808-1833, in which the Spanish Empire, facing with a losing war against Napoleon, had tightened their control on their colonies to ensure the survival of their empire. Little they knew, however, was that the people in the colonies, inspired by the American independence war and the French Revolution now wanted the desire to become self-autonomous governments out of despair and nepotism, and it's up to the five leaders: Simon Bolivar of Gran Colombia, Jose de San Martin from Argentina, Chile and Peru, Jose Artigas from Uruguay, Agustín de Iturbide from Mexico and Pedro I from Brazil to stand against the Spanish Hegemony and win the freedom of their land.

Playable Characters
There are 30 playable characters in the game, each serving the 6 different factions available in the game, all with different weapons and abilities.

Italic means unlockable character

Gran Colombia
 Simon Bolivar 

Nationality: Venezuelan

Weapon: Dual Rapiers

Major battles: Cucuta, Vargas swamp, Junin, Boyaca, San Mateo, Carabobo.

VA: Eiji Takemoto (JPN) Alex Organ (ENG)

The man known for many as the "Libertador" of most of South America, particularly Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and to some extent, Peru, he's a high believer in freedom, which enabled him to become the man he was known for, eve though he came from a family of slaveholders. He was part of the initial process of independence, which was signed in 5th July, 1811. However, a turn of events, especially involving Francisco de Miranda would later reverse the first republic, enabling to have militaristic actions to ensure the freedom the nation.

 Jose Antonio Paez 

Nationality: Venezuelan

Weapon: Giant Spiked Axe

Major Battles: Las Queseras del Medio, Calabozo, Carabobo, Puerto Cabello.

VA: Tomokazu Sugita (JPN) Jack Calabrasi (ENG)

One of the most notable generals of the Venezuelan Army during the independence, he's known for one of the person who sealed Spain's fate in the battle of Carabobo. A well-mannered and respectable yet formidable officer, he knows how to deal the tide of battle and turn into his favor to ensure that his leader's vision become a reality.

 Antonio Jose de Sucre 

Nationality: Venezuelan

Weapon: Gun Gauntlets

Major Battles: Ayacucho, Junin, Yaguachi, Pinchincha

VA: Hiroyuko Yoshino (JPN) Sonny Strait (ENG)

Considered to be one of Simon's closest friends and one of the most successful military general of the Independent Army, he's known for being the man who brought the independence to the nation of Ecuador and one of the main founders of the nation of Bolivia. Although a bit hot-blooded and stubborn, he will ensure that his friend's vision will become a reality, though not without a price.

 Jose Felix Ribas 

Nationality: Venezuelan

Weapon: Dual-sided gavel

Major Battles: La Victoria, Urica, Maturin

VA: Mammosu Nishi (JPN) Jim Foronda (ENG)

A notable military general which allowed the creation of the first Republic before it's downfall. He was under the command of Francisco de Miranda, where he proved valuable skills for the army. Despite his great servitude to his country and the cause however, he's sometimes very hesitant to accomplish most of his goals because of his shyness. Nonetheless, he will do anything for his leaders.

 Francisco de Miranda 

Nationality: Venezuelan

Weapon: British Broadsword

Major Battles: San Mateo, Araure (Fictional participation), Las Trincheras (Fictional participation), Carabobo (Fictional participation)

VA: Atsushi Imaruoka (JPN) Christopher Sabat (ENG)

One of the main founders of Venezuela, he was known as a well-educated and responsible but sometimes arrogant individual whose ideals would eventually shape many people for the years to come. Having served wars from many places like the United States, North Africa, France, he's truly a well-refined soldier of many nations. After the capitulation of the Spanish crown from the French Empire and the events of the 19th April of 1810 would ensure Miranda's return to Venezuela and start to work on the independence of the nation, but unfortunate events will later force him to take aggresive measures to fight off.

Yolanda Marques   (Fictional character)

Nationality: Colombian

Weapon: Dual Revolvers

Major battles: San Mateo, Araure, Urica, Ayacucho, Calabozo, Carabobo.

VA: Miyuki Sawashiro (JPN) Caitlin Glass (ENG)

A lady who became an orphan after her parents were killed by Spanish slavers. She would be trained by a secret society of warriors that wished to the see the independence of Colombia. Their answer would not arrive until the creation of the Independent forces of Simon Bolivar. Seeking a chance to get retribution, she would join up the main armed forces of the rebels, even though a woman in her time wouldn't be able to do such thing, but nonetheless, she will prove otherwise. She's a bit wisecracking and sardonic to mostly every person she encounters but deep beneath her, she carries a huge heart for the sake of her beloved country.

Argentina/Paraguay/Uruguay
 Jose Gervasio Artigas 

Nationality: Uruguayan

Weapon: Hand Claws

Major battles: Las Piedras, Carumbe, Arapey, Queguay Chico, Santa Maria

VA: Tatsuhisa Suzuki (JPN) Jim Johnson (ENG)

The so called "father of Uruguayan Nationhood", he was a major leader from the River Plate Revolution in which drove out Spanish forces out of the famour river in Argentina, which would eventually change the tide of Uruguayan resistance against Spanish forces. He's known as a fierce and determined warrior that ensures everything will go in his way, though this will cost him later during the war against the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algavare.

 Manuel Belgrano 

Nationality: Argentinian

Weapon: Book with orb

Major battles: Tucaman, Campichuelo, Tacuari, Las Piedras, Ayohuma, Salta

VA: Rikiya Koyama (JPN) Phil Parsons (ENG)

Considered by many as the Libertador of Argentina, he's a renowned intellectual, politician and military leader who lead many battles of the UPSA against the Spanish crown, first in Paraguay then on his own country. Always calm even in the most fierce situation, he ensures that his calculated plans in battle always go smoothly without any kind of rush, and even if it fails, he will ensure in finding an alternative.

 Juan José Castelli 

Nationality: Argentinian

Weapon: Curved Sword

Major battles: Huaqi, Suipacha, Las Piedras (Fictional participation), Ayohuma (Fictional participation).

VA: Hiro Shimono (JPN) Chuck Huber (ENG)

The one who started the Argentine war of independence and known as the "Speaker of the Revolution", he's a friendly though naive officer who is a high believer of a free land and thinks that the age of monarchies will come to an end to pave way to new types of governments, which is the very reason why he started the revolution. He's also Manuel Belgrano's cousin.

 Carlos María de Alvear 

Nationality: Argentinian-Brazilian

Weapon: Dual Axes.

Major battles: Las Piedras, Viluma, Ituzaingó, Las Cañas

VA: Makoto Yasumara (JPN) Brad M. Jackson (ENG)

A hot-headed and reckless Argentinian solider and statesman who fought alongside the UPSA first against the Spanish crown and later against the Brazilian Empire. He infamously try to held back against the Brazilian Empire thinking that it would retain the autonomy of Argentina, despite being born in Brazil first.

 William Brown 

Nationality: Irish

Weapon: War Trident

Major battles: Martin Garcia, Arroyo de la China, Montevideo.

VA: Taiten Kusonoki (JPN) Sean Hennigan (ENG)

The Irish-born Argentine that his known for his bravery during the campaign in the RIver Plate, his tactics and courage earned him the nickname of "Father of the Argentine Navy". A veteran of the Napoleonic Wars, he puts his service the armed forces of Argentina who at the time didn't have sufficient forces to engage in battle, especially after the Spanish navy destroyed Brown's schooer he would contribute his skills as commander-in-chief of the Argentine Fleet.

 Gerard Juste  (Fictional character)

Nationality: French

Weapon: Pike

Major battles: Tucaman, Campichuelo, Las Piedras, Viluma, Itzunaingo, Las Cañas.

VA: Toru Okawa (JPN) Bryan Massey (ENG)

A French volunteer who formerly took part of the French Revolution under the promise of a new state of freedom and justice but the ensuing bloodshed in the Reign of Terror forced him to leave to the United States out of disillusionment. He was resting peacefully until news of the rising rebellions in South America caught to him. Thinking of a new opportunity to fight for freedom, he moved to Argentina where most of the fighting was taking place. While he's a very friendly person compared to most of the Frenchmen, he can still pack a lot of power in his hands if necessary.

Game modes
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