Rock (Soul Calibur)
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| Rock | |
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 Rock in Soulcalibur IV |
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| Game series | Soul series |
| First game | Soul Edge |
| Voiced by (English) | Wally Burr (Soul Calibur III) |
| Voiced by (Japanese) | Takashi Nagasako (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur) Minoru Inaba (Soulcalibur III) |
| Information | |
| Birthplace |  London, England |
| Weapon | Battle Axe (Soul Edge) Giant Mace (Soul Calibur III) |
| Weapon name | Apocalypse (Soul Edge, Soul Calibur), Onslaught (Soul Calibur III, IV) |
| Fighting style | Original Style |
Nathaniel "Rock" Adams (ロック・アダムズ Rokku Adamuzu?) is a fictional character designed for the Soul Series of fighting games. Rock made his first appearance in Soul Edge and has returned for Soulcalibur, Soulcalibur III and will return in Soulcalibur IV.
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[edit] Background Story
Born the son of Mr. West Adams, an English curio dealer specializing in rare weapons, Nathaniel William Adams obtained his nickname, "Rock," because of his immense strength. Rock's father had bid on Soul Edge at a secret auction, and was bringing it home on his ship with family on board when the dread pirate Cervantes de Leon attacked. Rock's father ran to the storage room to hide the Soul Edge, and his mother ran after to stop him, telling Rock to stay where he was until their return; but they never came back, and the ship sank before they even had the chance. Rock washed up on the shore of the New World, where he learned to live off the land as the Natives had been practicing for many centuries before. He tried to join one of the tribes in the area, but they were afraid of the "White Giant," and the only one to befriend him was a young Native boy, Bangoo, whose parents had been taken by tribal warfare. Rock, by this time an adult, became a father figure to Bangoo.
Rock eventually re-learned of the people across the ocean, and faded memories of his parents and the Soul Edge began to resurface in his mind as he gradually recalled his past. He eventually decided that the Soul Edge would be the key to his fully-restored memory and with only his moon axe in hand, Rock set out towards the sea, hoping to cross it and find his destiny. In a battle with the Grecian, Sophitia Alexandra, he fought without conviction. When she halted the battle to ask him why he was hesitant in his attacks, he realized that he was leaving Bangoo to grow up alone and that leaving Bangoo alone was no better than never adopting him at all. He thanked Sophitia for her help and returned to Bangoo in the New World. But one horrible day, the grand priest of the cult order Fygul Cestemus, Kunpaetku, sent out a group of lizard men, lead by Aeon Calcos, to kidnap the Native boy and lure Rock out to steal his soul. Taking the bait out of love for his foster son, Rock set out once again to Europe; but this time his motivation was not related to Soul Edge at all. He searched for a long time and eventually defeated Aeon Calcos in a battle, at the cost of his trusty axe. He saved Bangoo, but never truly discovered for what purpose Kunpaetku had wanted his soul out of all the souls available.
They were free once again, though they didn't return to the New World. Believing the travel at sea would be too much for young Bangoo, Rock decided to wait until he has become older to return. Heading north along the coast, they settled in northern Europe. There, they were greeted by a different and harder environment from that of his home. Rock wished for Bangoo to learn and strengthen himself amidst Mother Nature's limitless knowledge.
During one stormy winter night, Bangoo broke through thin ice while crossing the snowy valley. He fell into a crevice and spent the night with no way to warm himself. When he was rescued by Rock he was exhausted, but the light had not faded from his eyes. Rock asked him if he was frightened of nature, for which he answered that yes, but that he can’t bring himself to hate it. Upon hearing this, Rock felt that Bangoo’s time had finally come. For his rite of passage, Bangoo chose to cross the sea on his own, an act he before couldn't do. Rock saw Bangoo off on his solitary journey with a multitude of emotions in his heart.
Alone once more, Rock thought to himself and finally decided that he wanted to prove that he's worthy of being Bangoo's father. He had once searched Soul Edge without success, but now he would continue the search. In this journey he would reaffirm his strength and will. Without doubts in his heart of who he was, Rock beholds the seas one last time before leaving.
[edit] Default costumes
[edit] Weapons
-- Apocalypse
Rock's battle axe. Rock has to fend off wild beasts every day to protect himself and Bangoo. He wears their fur out of respect for the courageous beast who shared the wilderness with him. The sound of Apocalypse slashing through the air is a clear sign of Rock engaged in a life-or-death struggle. During his battle against Aeon Calcos, Apocalypse was destroyed.
-- Onslaught
Rock's new mace. Nothing is really known of it, except he chose it after his previous weapon, the battle axe Apocalypse, was destroyed. Onslaught is balanced; it has no special effects.
[edit] Stages
-- Unknown Land (SB)
In a savannah located in the New World lie a gigantic crater. In the center of this wide crater is a forest of megaliths of unknown origins. The natives called it "sacred" land, but were afraid to visit this place. Nobody ever comes here normally. Is it a site of power? [1]
-- The Coliseum (SC)
Here stands the remains of an ancient coliseum surrounded by canals. Evidence suggests it was once used at a theater as well as an arena since the royal boxes have epitaphs such as "dedicated by the holder of this grand event". It is estimated this theater can hold twenty thousand guests, which is about the same as the Megalopolis in Greece. The players entered the coliseum by grand boats decorated with gold and silver and the winners were praised atop the altar of sacred fire in the center of the spectator seats.
-- Lakeside Coliseum (SC3)
What is the most primitive, most appalling, yet most exciting sport? The answer lies in ancient Rome. It is the Colosseum, where men bet their lives in combat. On a certain lakeshore exists a secret arena constructed to recreate that world. Men of power who have already exhausted all other luxuries the world has to offer come here to watch men fight for their lives. This place was built in search of this ultimate stimulation. In contrast to the blood-stained madness of the arena, the surrounding landscape is pleasant and peaceful. The surface of the lake calmly reflects sunlight onto the gently swaying trees of the forest... The arena, which has tested the blood of countless warriors, breathes deeply of the clear lakeside air and quietly awaits the signal for the next battle to begin.
[edit] Trivia
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- Rock's real name is Rock Adams. Nathaniel William is a made-up name done by the translator of Soul Edge as there's no appearance of that name in any instances in his Soul Edge Japanese profile nor on any profile of the sequels.
- Rock is absent from Soulcalibur II, but Berserker occupies his spot. He uses a style based on Rock's and Astaroth's Soulcalibur fighting styles, even though he doesn't have any relation with him.
- Rock was used as template to create Astaroth. Subsequently, Astaroth's Joke Weapon on Soulcalibur II is a rock on a stick called "Rock".
- In Soulcalibur III, Rock's weapons and fighting style are available under the discipline Soul of Rock to characters created under the Gladiator class.
- Rock's nickname in Soul Edge is "Reckless Commando", and in Soulcalibur is "The Earthshaker". He also is called story-wise "The White Giant".
- Rock's Destined Battle in Soulcalibur is Lizardman. In Soulcalibur III his Destined Battle is Astaroth.
[edit] Series' appearances
- Soul Edge
- Soul Edge: Version II / Soul Blade
- Soulcalibur
- Soulcalibur III
- Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition
- Soulcalibur IV
[edit] External links
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