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Academic Athlete: He played football (backup quarterback) and baseball (star pitcher) and had A's with the occasional B.
Asskicking Equals Authority: After slugging through the best that the New York underground fighting circuit had to offer, and clearing his name with D-Mob and co., he became third in command for the crew.
Authority Equals Asskicking: He didn't become the secondary consigilere (advisor) and primary enforcer by sitting on his hands for nothing.
Badass Baritone: He'll need it to keep everyone in check and command respect.
Badass Beard: His beard and mustache combo.
Badass Biker
Badass Bookworm: This what he was before getting into sports. He still loves a good book every now and again.
Badass Driver: Became a street racer after leaving D-Mob's crew.
Beware The Nice Ones: Despite his vices, he's a respectful and sterling fellow. Just don't catch him on an off day or TRY to piss him off. Seriously.
Big Brother Instinct: Him and his little brother are thick as thieves. He will cut a warpath if his brother is in distress.
Big Brother Mentor: Whenever he is there.
Boisterous Bruiser: If you piss him off, he WILL let you know much you suck while he mops the floor with your ass.
Blood Knight: Low key about it but he is fine with being an enforcer.
Braids Of Action: His french urban braids.
Childish Tooth Gap: Inverted as he is mature and intelligent while having a noticeable gap in his two front teeth; however, his sweetness and dorkiness will shine through from time to time when something piques his interest.
Combat Pragmatist: Very confident about his fighting skills but he will fight dirty. Given where he fought, it was a necessity.
Cool Car: Has very rare cars like the Zonda Cinque, Nazca C2, and a Diablo GT1 Stradale to say the least. Some were bought, most were won via pink slips, or were prizes.
Cool Bike: His custom chopper.
Deadpan Snarker: A tongue just as sharp as his mind.
Death Glare
Desperately Looking for a Purpose in Life: He tends to get bored easily when it lead to him wandering the USA only a few months after he started and dropping out college. And then, he gets to New York...
Determinator: Fought one of his girlfriend's kidnappers in a burning building before gunning for the main instigator of the kidnapping in the same night; furthermore, this was right after fighting his last former ally and fending off two other guys with a wounded former friend.
The Dreaded: Newbies who are trying to make a name for themselves are warned if they try to pick a fight with Ty whenever he's in NY for the summer. Especially if they are being disrespectful about it. He may not roll with D-Mob like he used to but he will remind those that he's the Boogeyman of New York for a reason.
Don't Tell Mama: He manage to lie to his parents that he 'graduated online and was walking the earth'. His mom may be intelligent but she's naive, and his dad just minds his business. He's fine with taking this to the grave.
Face Of A Thug: Is very approachable and cordial if you get past the scruffy appearance and scars.
The Friendly Texan: A downplayed (stereotype-wise) example.
The Engineer: Loves to keep up maintenance on his cars. He also made some widebodies for some of them.
Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas: And little brothers too.
Every Scar Has Its Story: His left eye scar was from fighting for the wrong girl (he still got the girl afterwards). His rear right shoulder scar was from his climatic clash with Crow.
Everything Is Bigger From Texas: He's 6'5" and from Houston.
Friendly Neighborhood Gangster: The other reason for his trips to New York. He helps with D-Mob and his community projects like block parties, street clubs for kids, building projects, etc.
From Nobody To Nightmare: From a college dropout to a former but immortalized fighter in D-Mob's crew to a well respected street racer.
Gadgeteer Genius: He likes to tinker with stuff in his spare time. He even made his own house a.i.
Genius Bruiser: Don't let the looks fool you, boy is smart.
Guile Hero: Powered by the strength of street knowledge. He will use whatever he know about you against you.
Had To Be Sharp: A necessary evil in order to survive New York. When he first joined D-Mob's crew, he let the atmosphere changed his personality, which helped him adapt quickly, until his girlfriend gotten kidnapped.
Heartbroken Badass: After his girlfriend recovered from the Sticky fight, Ty broke up with her. He hated the fact that she gotten hurt and he could do nothing about it. He's fine now but it's a sore spot for him.
Heroic Build: Hard to tell with the baggy clothing but it's there.
Humble Hero: He dials back on the bravado after his girl was kidnapped and it sticks.
Hunk: A rugged example due to the scars, beard, and tattoos.
The Hyena: He usually laughs the loudest whenever he hears a good joke or pun.
I Got Bigger: The main reason he gotten builled and his immediate foray into Muay Thai.
It Was A Gift: A pendant from D-Mob as his appreciation for his efforts. He lost it for 'betraying' D-Mob and his crew before reclaiming the last club for Crow; however, Blaze gave it back to him after Ty made amends for his 'betrayal' and clearing things up with the others.
Jack Of All Trades: A slower example.
The Kingslayer: Or in his case, The CROWslayer.
Living Legend: Became an icon in the underworld after offing Crow. Even moreso as he helps with D-Mob about giving back to the community.
Lovable Jock: Still hanged with the nerds even after started playing sports. It's the fact that he became good at football, baseball, and is a generally a good guy that the bulling stopped for him and his own circle of friends.
Lovable Nerd: Loves all things tech, a wonderful knack for tinkering, has been gaming since he was in diapers, and is a good, honest guy who is willing to lend a hand.
Mr. Fixit: He can fix his cars back to perfect condition if they are salvagable.
Names To Run Away From Really Fast: The Boogeyman of NYC and The Crowslayer.
Nice Guy
Nice Hat: Usually bucket hats but he wears other hats.
Playful Hacker: He hacked into a bank's financial records and stole some money when he was 10. Another thing that he is fine with taking to the grave. Now, he hacks here and there to keep his skills sharp.
Rags To Riches: From aimlessly wandering the US after dropping out of college to a nice condo down in Dallas.
Retired Badass: He hanged the gloves up after three years with D-Mob full time wise. Now, he makes trips to New York every summer as a part timer.
Scary Black Man: Downplayed, he did killed three people but he is approachable. (Trejo, Sticky, and Crow)
Screw The Rules, I Have Connections: Thanks to D-Mob and his own hacking skills, they both managed to get the charges about Ty's interference with his arrest (at the end of Vendetta) dropped.
Sharp Dressed Man: He'll put effort into looking good here and there at times.
Self-Made Man: Thanks to street racing, streetfighting, inventing and hacking odd jobs, he able to live relatively comfortably.
The Smart Guy: Graduated 20th in ranking.
Shout-Out: An obvious one for the Hero (a more fleshed out and experienced version) from Def Jam Fight For NY. Although, this is way after the main story (three years to be exact). His number of fighting styles is another reference to Henry Rollins, the player character's trainer, who also has four fighting styles.
Soul Brotha: A downplayed example.
Strong and Skilled: Knows four fighting styles and experienced numerous bouts in the ring. And that's before his intelligence comes to play. He went and learned his fourth and final fighting style somewhere else after Henry Rollins taught him all he knew.
Strong Family Resemblance: Has his father's looks but also has his mother's intelligence.
Tattoo As A Type: Has a tribal elephant on his right arm that represents his intelligence; it's also his favorite animal. The word 'VEINTE' on his back to represent his graduation rank and code name that he went by when he used to roll with D-Mob' crew.
Tattooed Crook: A heroic example.
Tranquil Fury: If he's pissed off enough and just resorting to just glaring at you...run.
Unlimited Wardrobe: Has a ton of racing jackets and sports jerseys, vintage and modern.
Why Does It Have To Be Spiders: Especially big spiders.
Wrestler In All Of Us: Can whip a few moves here and there.
Moveset:
Claws: Balanced with a dash of armored zoning
Clawless: Balanced with a dash of armored rushdown
Fights with a personal fighting style (consisting of Muay Thai, Capoeira, Kickboxing (specifically American), and Submission fighting) and a pair of carbon fibre + tungsten gauntlets (later on all carbon fibre) that can generate liquid nitrogen claws that he made himself and liquid nitrogen bombs (Explosive; later adds Cluster and Shrapnel options that he can change and activate manually by his hand only or his voice only). The gauntlets can also let him have a freezing touch that requires him to wear gloves.
Muay Thai
Capoeira
Kickboxing
Submission
Throws:
Crack Attack (front grab): Ty cracks the op's arm before kneeing them hard, sending them flying.
Yeet (back grab): Ty slashes/punches the op, moving behind them before wrapping his leg farthest to them around their waist , spinning quickly, before tossing them away. (Imagine this but the leg wrapped at the waist, and the character being tossed backwards instead of in the air.)
Command Moves (Claws):
Clinched: Ty clinches the op and can wail on them with elbows and knees up to seven times (via light punch or kick; a directional input can grant more options for more damage or more hits). Can end it early with a finish (via heavy punch or kick; a directional input can grant more options). Less the health, more hits he's able to get in. Command grab.
Finesse: Ty does a flipping x slash downward then a backflip handstand kick. Overhead stagger into a launcher.
Highkey: Ty hops on the op's shoulders and begins to hack away with his claws. Less the health, more hits he's able to get in. Command grab.
Command Moves (Clawless):
Clinched: Ty clinches the op and can wail on them with elbows and knees up to seven times (via light punch or kick; a directional input can grant more options for more damage or more hits). Can end it early with a finish (via heavy punch or kick; a directional input can grant more options). Less the health, more hits he's able to get in. Command grab.
Seismic Swing: Ty grabs the op in a sleeper hold and swings them fast before tossing them. Command grab.
Bullheaded: Ty does a charging headbutt. Can crumple.
Special Moves (Claws):
Iced Out: Ty winds up like a baseball pitcher and throws a claw finger like a throwing knife; can be used in the air and as a feint. EX version is faster and stabs itself into the opponent, damaging them over time.
Hail Shotty: (Ty learns this before his third tournament appearance due to the advancements he made on his claws; this replaces Iced Out cause Ty wants to reduce the wear and tear on his arm.) Ty fires a spread burst of ice from the barrels on his claws; can be used in the air and as a feint. EX version can have Ty shoot another burst straight forward (via tapping the button) or shoot down at the op's feet (via holding the button)
Charged Up: Ty does a dashing slash. EX version stabs into and lifts them them ala Baraka before kicking them away along with super armor.
Sleeve Check: Ty uses one of his tearaway sleeves as a counter, leaving the opponent to rip the sleeve to confuse them to leave them open. Can only be twice before losing the move for the match. EX version has more damage.
Droppin' Bombs: Tosses a liquid nitrogen bomb that freezes. EX version with a faster bomb that is a cluster that pops the opponent up.
Wall Cling: Clings to the wall for a short time, opens up three attacks (lunging slash, dive kick, Whisper in the Wind aka Savagery in the Wind) EX version comes out faster and has super armor.
Special Moves (Clawless):
Charged Up: Ty does a lunging haymaker. EX version does the haymaker, a body hook, and a spinning hook kick also adds in super armor.
Sleeve Check: Ty uses one of his tearaway sleeves as a counter, leaving the opponent to rip the sleeve to confuse them to leave them open. Can only be twice before losing the move for the match. EX version has more damage.
Droppin' Bombs: Tosses a liquid nitrogen bomb that freezes. EX version with a faster bomb that is a cluster that pops the opponent up.
Snap N' Crackle: Ty rushes the op and grabs them for a submission hold. Each punch and kick has a different hold. EX has more holds for more damage.
Wall Attack: (During a back jump) Ty hops from the wall for a attack. Each punch and kick has a different attack. EX comes out faster and has super armor.
Super Moves (Claws):
The Come Up | counter: If you counter any punch, he freezes them, and from there on it's like Havoc's Hostility Blazin' but at end, he drops down with his claw first, stabbing the opponent. As he dismounts, he leaves a bomb to blow 'em up; MAX turns the bomb into a cluster, bouncing the op two more times. Counter any kick, and it's Sean Paul's Street Respect Blazin'; MAX turns the bomb into a cluster, bouncing the op two more times. It counter any Super moves that isn't or starts with a projectile; MAX can counter any Climax Super that isn't or starts with a projectile.
Set Trippin': Input with any punch and Ty freezes his entire claws and claps hard, sending ice shards to make the opponent defend themselves, blinding them. Then the rest of the move is like Dabo's Sucker Ball Stomp; MAX has Ty add more stomps to it, ending with a stomp to the head. Input with any kick, and it's Bo's Pop Yo' Collar; MAX has the final knee attack be a knee uppercut to send the op in the air only to be impaled on his claw.
H-Town Guillotine: (He starts using this in his third KOF outing.) Input with any punch and Ty lunges forward with a straight punch and it goes like Snoop Dogg's 187 but he does the final move with his shin. MAX adds two more kicks and Ty cracks their neck. Input with any kick and Ty kicks them in the groin and the move is like Carmen Electra's Twister. MAX adds more flurry of kicks and the sweep kick is strong enough to twirl the opponent in place vertically like a helicopter propeller; he times the neck chop as the opponent spirals.
Hell Freezin' Over: (He starts using this in his third KOF outing.) Input with any punch and Ty leaps forward with a jumping knee and it goes like Comp's Claw Buster but with the last part of the move has Ty freeze the op's face as he crushes their face. MAX has Ty still holding on to the op's face after the crush as Ty spun the op around him like a discus, toss him/her up, and smack him/her hard with a spinning two hammerfist.
Super Moves (Clawless):
The Come Up | counter: If you counter any punch, he gut punches them, and from there on it's like Capone's Pushover Blazin'; MAX has Ty wails on them like a speed bag before blowing them down with a puff of air. Counter any kick, he grabs their leg and and slams his elbow down, breaking it. While they are nursing the leg, he grabs them and it's goes like Proof's Road Rash Blazin'; MAX has Ty switching to the op's front into a crucifix powerbomb position after the initial move, slamming them down hard enough to bounce by a Alabama Slam but it's using the op's arms to do it, and finally sending them flying with a big uppercut. It counter any Super moves that isn't or starts with a projectile; MAX can counter any Climax Super that isn't or starts with a projectile.
Set Trippin': Input with any punch and Ty rushes in to grapple them and then it goes like Joe Budden's Pop Off; MAX has Ty balancing them on his foot after the initial bounce, he tosses them up, and clocks them with a spinning roundhouse kick. Input with any kick and Ty rushes in to grapple them and then it goes like Ludacris's Stand Up Blazin'; MAX has the op sitting upright, nursing their head while Ty punts them hard enough to send them sailing.
H-Town Guillotine: (He using this in his third KOF outing.) Input with any punch and Ty lunges forward with a straight punch and it goes like Snoop Dogg's 187 but he does the final move with his shin. MAX adds two more kicks and Ty cracks their neck. Input with any kick and Ty kicks them in the groin and the move is like Carmen Electra's Twister. MAX adds more flurry of kicks and the sweep kick is strong enough to twirl the opponent in place vertically like a helicopter propeller; he times the neck chop as the opponent spirals.
Bonebreaka | counter: (He using this in his third KOF outing.) Counter any punch, and Ty blocks it before breaking the op's elbows and knees. After that, Ty jumps down on their chest before breaking the sternum. Counter any kick and Ty reverses the bone breaking (knees to elbows). MAX has Ty break their arm after catching the punch, elbows him/her, and while still holding on, rolling and lifting him/her onto his back and crack theirs before tossing them up high and jumping up with them thanks to a huge boost with his bombs, catches them in a torture rack hold before spinning furiously down to the ground to break their back again.
Climax Super (Claws):
Burnout: Using his sleeves as a makeshift flail via freezing one half, he smack the opponent before tying said sleeve around their neck. He gets into his car with the opponent struggling on the outside. He then make his car do donuts fast enough as he let the opponent go, sending them flying. The length of the flair will depend on how many sleeves he has. If he used both of his sleeves, he'll stab the ground hard enough to kick up dirt (ala Sephiroth) to get the op in the eyes before using a steel chain. (The car will depend on what color you choose)
Swangin' N Bouncin': (He starts using in his second KOF outing.) He grapples the op and then throws the opponent upwards by his legs. Quickly, he calls in his car with his phone and proceeds to bounce the opponent using his car's hydraulics before the final bounce sends him and the op high as Ty spin kicks the op hard. (Again, the car will depend on what color you choose)
Lettin' The Clip Sing: (He starts using this in his third KOF outing.) WIP
Climax Super (Clawless):
Burnout: Using his sleeves as a makeshift whip, he smack the opponent in the eyes before tying said sleeve around their neck. He gets into his car with the opponent struggling on the outside. He then make his car do donuts fast enough as he let the opponent go, sending them flying. The length of the flair will depend on how many sleeves he has. If he used both of his sleeves, he'll just takes a steel chain out and uses it instead. (The car will depend on what color you choose)
Swangin' N Bouncin': (He uses this in his second KOF outing.) He grapples the op and then throws the opponent upwards by his legs. Quickly, he calls in his car with his phone and proceeds to bounce the opponent using his car's hydraulics before the final bounce sends him and the op high as Ty spin kicks the op hard. (Again, the car will depend on what color you choose)
Demon Time: (He starts using this in his third KOF outing.) Using a huge payload of bombs, Ty creates large structures of ice as he continuously zips around the structures to use his reflection to confuse the op. As the op attempts to find him, Ty blitzes the op with his op with multiple haymakers before the final haymaker knock the op in the air. Ty uses another one of his bombs to give him a huge boost in the air, uses his opponent as a skateboard, and slams them down to ground as he still used them as a skateboard.
Quotes:
Story Mode Intro (Claws):
Announcer: This newcomer dominated the streets of New York with only his strength and intelligence. Now for the KOF. Welcome, Tyani Cunningham!
Ty: (unsheathes his claws as he glared) Wanna break your bones smashin' through my ice? Feel free.
Story Mode Intro (Clawless):
Announcer: Even a declawed lion still has its teeth. He'll make you scream once he's got it locked in! Tyani Cunningham!
Ty: (gets into fighting stance) Spoiler alert: Whupass ain't just my license plate.
Pre-Battle Dialogue (First KOF Outing)
Kula Diamond
Kula: Oooooh, an another person that use ice like Kula? But, mister, are you having trouble? Or do you have a tummy ache? I can share my ice cream with you if you want? (gets a little bit too close to Ty)
Ty: (chuckles; steps back a bit) You're a sweetheart for worryin' but no thank you. I can't actually shoot out ice from my hands. Still, (unsheathes claws) want me to show you what I can do?
Terry Bogard
Ty: I'll be damned, the world asskicker himself, Terry Bogard. Wanna go a few rounds for the hell of it?
Terry: Yeah! Veinte, right? Been hearin' about you all over the web and during my trips to New York! I didn't expect ya to pull up to KOF! Now, come on, come on!
Kyo Kusanagi
Kyo: Color me surprised, new guy. Didn't think you and your team could get this far. Dunno what the majority says but I can say: beginner's luck. (waves an arm in a 'whatever' manner)
Ty: Ooor we're just that damn good; an echo chamber like that can't be good for you. Now, 'Mr. KOF', you bes' be ready to defend your throne, (unsheathes claws) cuz it's 'bout to be an insurrection in this bitch!
Generic Win Quotes:
"These claws are workin' like a charm. I might actually have a chance in this thing."
"And it goes a little somethin' like thiiiis! H-Town strong, baby!"
"Ain't no doubt 'bout me! I'm the truth, baby!"
"Get that shit outta here, dude! You're below the weight class!"
"Oof, I heard somethin' snap, cuz. Was it your arm, rib, or leg? Hahaha!"
"Was that smell? You shit your pants? Don't worry, I have that effect."
"Who else want some?! Who else want some of Deebo!?"
"You're not there yet. Keep practicing. You honestly almost had me at one point."
"Heh, heh! You know I had to do it to 'em/'er!"
"That was honestly lit! Lemme know if you wanna run it back!"
"This is a step up from the underground but I ain't runnin' from no one!"
"I gotta medkit in the car. Jus' lay there while I go get it for ya."
"Man, I was bettin' on you to be a good fight. Oh well."
"I done told you not to bring it this way: now look what happened."
"I would brought more bombs but they said I was fightin' you today."
"Can't stop the raaaain. You can't stop the...rain! When it starts to pooooouuuur. ♪"
"I'd stop if I was you. That goose egg is lookin' ghastly!"
"Another one bites the dust. Who got next?! I got all day!"
"At least you came in at a strong second."
"Come on, bruh! Don't hold back. Lemme have it next time!"
Story Mode:
"You got A/C problems? Where you live at? I could prolly help out you with that." (vs. Andy)
"Damn, you remind me of one chick that prolly has the same power as you. Love the nod to the People's Champ, by the way." (vs. Angel)
"Champ, huh? Lemme keep that belt warm for ya, big fella! I'll give it a nice home" (vs. Antonov)
"I can respect a lass that actually wants the smoke. Lemme know if you want to run it back." (vs. Athena)
"Sweet hair, bruh. I can see why you gotten the most titles. Let's run a rematch down the line! (vs. Benimaru)
"Business propostion, huh? I'll keep that in mind. Thank you." (vs. Chizuru)
"I recall a certain dickhead (that's been dealt with) back in NY with the same single-minded bloodlust as you. Tone it down or someone will for you, permanently!" (vs. Iori)
"I remember a Filipino fella back in NY who's in our crew. Different colors obviously but the threads the same as you." (vs. Joe)
"I'll prolly swing down to your club just to kick it when this is over. I swear, no nonsense." (vs. King)
"I would praise the mask if you weren't 'bout to con-chair-to my ass just a second ago! That's just overkill." (vs. KOD)
"You are not scarin' NO ONE with that fake ass Doc Ock arm, cuz! Loser hits the door: now get out! AAHAHAHAHAHA!" (vs. Krohnen)
"How a youngin' like you ended up with these two? Don't let them get you into some shit out there." (vs. Kula)
"Game recognize game and you lookin' VERY unfamiliar right now! Take your piss ass flames and STEP, firefly!" (vs. Kyo)
"I would question the practicality of your 'fit but given your profession: that was prolly whatcha goin' for." (vs. Mai)
"Oh yeah, you definitely remind me of Doc. That man could get outta bed more often but when he does: he's a walking WMD. (vs. Meitenkun)
"A man that still throws down even without an eye. Respect." (vs. Ramon)
"That Ferrari yours outside? I got a couple cars to give it competition." (vs. Robert)
"Damn, you would be a beast down at the Dragon House. Whenever you're in NY for the summer, hit me up!" (vs Ryo)
"You're a mouthy lil whippersnapper, huh? However, I see potential in you; stay up on your training!" (vs. Shun'ei)
"Never thought I get to cut it up with you, hungry wolf. Thanks for the fight!" (vs. Terry)
"That brother of yours may be onto something but he could of worded it better, though. Keep practicing: you've got spunk." (vs. Yuri)
Versus Mode:
"On my little brother, we are keeping Momoko outta trouble. Besides, she's old enough to make her own choices and mistakes." (vs. Athena)
"Now, what a lady like you want to do business with the likes of me? Aight, I'll humor you but no immoral shit though." (vs. Chizuru)
"You still got it, King. Lemme know if you need anything. D, the crew, and I got your back." (vs. Duck King)
"Come near my damn family again and I'll GIVE you a reason to be scared of me!!! You picked the RIGHT one to mess with!" (vs. Geese)
"It all fun and games till your nanomachines get hacked. What good are those to you then?" (vs. Krohnen)
"When you fought in a ring of fire, the flames became an afterthought. Let this be a lesson for you talkin' crazy, youngin'." (vs. Kyo)
"A legit cyborg. God damn! You mind if I peep your schematics? No weird shit, I promise. (vs. Maxima)
"You are better than you think you are. Why do you think that Duck and I picked you up, girl?" (vs. Momoko)
"Hm, you're different from all those stuck up rich boys. I can tell you've been earning your keep on your own terms, dude." (vs. Robert)
"Yep, your rep precedes you, hungry wolf. If you find yourself in New York during the summer, swing by to hang with the crew and a rematch." (vs. Terry)
"Christ, girl! You slicin' through the wind with those slaps! I'm keepin' my eye on you, lady. (vs. Yuri)
Extras:
Nicknames (in New York): Veinte (codename for D-Mob), The Crowslayer, and The Boogeyman Of New York
Nicknames (in KOF): Sub-Zero Scourge (first KOF outing) | Ice In His Veins, The Strength of Street Knowledge, The Cunning Capo, and Midnight Marauder (later KOF outings)