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 and Portugal, 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 despotism, 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, Arequipa

VA: Hiroyuki 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.

Chile/Peru
 Jose de San Martin 

Nationality: Argentinian

Weapon: Chained Ball

Major battles: San Lorenzo, Chacabuco, Maipu, Cancha Rayada

VA: Tessho Genda (JPN) Kent Williams (ENG)

One of the prime leaders of the South American wars of independence, he's famously known the Libertador of Argentina and Peru and fought alongside Bernardo O'Higgins for the independence of Chile. Born from a failed military soldier, he would later enlist the army and participate during the wars of the Second Coalition and and the Oranges Peninsular War, he would use these skills to fight for the independence of South America. While at first, he has the aspect of a pompous general, he tenderly cares for his troops.

 Bernardo O'Higgins 

Nationality: Chilean

Weapon: Laser Blade

Major battles: Rancagua, Chacabuco, Cancha Rayada, Maipu, Peruvian Freedom Expedition

VA: Toshio Furukawa (JPN) Jason Douglas (ENG)

The Libertador of Chile alongside Jose de San Martin, he was born from Spanish and Irish heritage and was a wealthy landowner. During his early years he studied history and arts in London, which developed a sense of nationalistic pride on him, which will later influence his actions in the process of independence. A well-mannered gentleman, he always sees the good things on everything that is good for life of his country.

 Andrés de Santa Cruz 

Nationality: Peruvian-Bolivian

Weapon: Whip sword

Major battles: Pichincha, Huaqi (As a Spanish Realist), Ayohuma (As a Spanish Realist),Azapa, Zepita, Arequipa, Junin

VA: Kenyu Horiuchi (JPN) Patrick Seitz (ENG)

A Peruvian military general and politician who served the Peruvian independent Army as a colonel. Son of a colonial family of nobility, he started his military career by serving the Realist Alferez of the "Apolobamba's Dragons", he gained victory in his command with his tactics until he was captured in the battle of Cerro de Pasco, where his meeting with Jose de San Martin led him to embrace the cause of independence. He's a very serious and firm person, which makes him a very stern person, both in social and combat fields.

Brazil
 Pedro I 

Nationality: Brazilian

Weapon: Dual flaming spears

Major battles: Salvador, Caxias, Piraja, Itaparica, Montevideo (Brazil), Belem (All fictional participations)

VA: Masaki Terasoma (JPN) Mark Stoddard (ENG)

The founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil after the independence of 1822. Also known as the "Soldier King", he managed to defeat all of the forces loyal to Portugal and later defeated numerous secessionist movements in Brazil. While he's a very successful leader, he's also quite an abrasive and arrogant individual who dismissed anyone who isn't him.

 Thomas Cochrane 

Nationality: British

Weapon: Man-held harpoon

Major battles: Bahia, Valdivia, Peruvian Freedom Expedition, Agüi

VA: Masashi Ebara (JPN) George Manley (ENG)

A famed British naval flag officer of the Royal Navy and a radical politician who took part in the Napoleonic wars and the Chilean, Peruvian, Brazilian and Greek wars of independence. He's a very daring and charismatic captain whose skills managed to defeat most of the French forces in Europe, which earned him the nickname of Le Loup des Mers (The Wolf of the Seas). After being convicted for fraud in the British Stock Exchange, he was dismissed from the Royal Navy, which would later enable him to organize the navies of the countries that would later gain independence.

 Adelina Deus  (Fictional character)

Nationality: Portuguese

Weapon: Tonfas

Major battles: Salvador, Piraja, Agüi, Valdivia, Ituzaingó, Las Cañas

VA: Chinatsu Akasaki (JPN) Jamie Marchi (ENG)

The daughter of a abolitionist group of rebels of Portugal who conspired against the crown, until they were exposed during an attempted raid in a palace in 1820. This forced her and the remnants to escape towards the Portuguese colony of Brazil, where they would secretly aid the process of independence and subsequently, the ensuing wars that involved Brazil. Cocky yet calm and determined, she shows skills that are capable of turning the tide of battle.

Mexico
 José María Morelos 

Nationality: Mexican

Weapon: Large spear

Major battles: El Veladero, Cuautla, Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca, Lomas de Santa Maria, Temalaca

VA: Takahiro Sakurai (JPN) Todd Haberkorn (ENG)

One of the first men among others in kick-starting the movement of Mexican Independence, first by installing the Congress of Anáhuac on September 1813 and later in November of the same year, they declared independence of the country. A man whose best wishes laid within the Mexican people, he was considered by many as an experienced warrior, even if he never took a military career and instead was a priest of the Catholic church.

 Agustín de Iturbide 

Nationality: Mexican

Weapon: Dual Machetes

Major battles: Zapotepec, Lomas de Santa Maria, Azcapotzalco, Cordoba, Agua Zarca (Fictional participation)

VA: Makoto Furukawa (JPN) Josh Grelle (ENG)

A famed Mexican general and politician who became the first president of the newly independent Mexico and later became the Emperor of Mexico. He was initially part of the Spanish army which against the rebels, but when the Cadiz Constitution was signed, which greatly contrasts his ideology of the Empire, he defected to the Rebels, where he would lead them to the last stages of independence. Although a bit rough and arrogant, he knows very well of the treatment the people of Spain and Mexico needs.

 Miguel Hidalgo 

Nationality: Mexican

Weapon: Lewis automatic gun with bayonet

Major battles: Alhóndiga de Granaditas, Monte de las Cruces, Valladolid, Aculco, Puente de Calderón

VA: Yoshihasa Kawahara (JPN) Christopher Bevins (ENG)

Formerly a priest of the Catholic church, he later became the leader of the first phase of the independence of Mexico, whose famous first act of rebellion was the Cry of Dolores in 1810. He's a fairly calm and laid-back man who knows how to handle the battle in a fair way, which allowed him to win some of the first battles, however, after a period of victories, his defeat at Puente de Calderón led to his capture and execution in 30th July, 1811. Despite his death, his actions would influence the events of the ensuing war.

 Vicente Guerrero 

Nationality: Mexican

Weapon: Sword under shield

Major battles: El Veldalero, Oaxaca, Cañada de Los Naranjos, El Tamo, Cerro de Barrabás, Azcapotzalco

VA: Hiroaki Hirata (JPN) Mike McFarland (ENG)

One of the leading revolutionaries of the Mexican independence alongside Agustín de Iturbide in the final years of the Mexican war of independence, especially in being one of the leaders of the elite Army of the Three Guarantees. Born from Afro-Mestizo descent, he's a well-meaning leader who is willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of freeing his beloved nation.

 Guadalupe Victoria 

Nationality: Mexican

Weapon: Bladed Rings

Major battles: Cuautla, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Cañada de Los Naranjos, Cerro de Barrabás,  Azcapotzalco

VA: Takehito Koyasu (JPN) J Michael Tatum (ENG)

A major Mexican general and political leader who fought for the independence of Mexico against the Spanish Empire and the first president of the First Mexican Republic. A man with the skills and charms to win a battle, he ensured the victory of Mexican forces in the war of Independence, but the ferocity of the battles led him to establish a law that expelled all Spaniards living in Mexico which was done in other countries as well, giving him a very rough point of view of his enemies.

 Joseph Thomas  (Fictional character)

Nationality: American

Weapon: Scythe

Major battles: Cuatla, Oaxaca, Lomas de Santa Maria, Temalaca, Cerro de Barrabás, Azcapotzalco

VA: Tsuyoshi Koyama (JPN) R Bruce Elliott (ENG)

Known as a deadly Bounty Hunter coming from the United States, he's named as "The Wandering Reaper" because of the number of enemies he kills in his path. He's very indifferent to any ideology and thus, can be paid by any organization, but only if it's a good payment. Seeing how the United States was being at a disadvantage as result of the War of 1812, he moved to Mexico, where he would start his next range of bounties, particularly from the rebels.

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