Bio

THE HOUND OF VISARI

Colonel Mael Radec embodies discipline. He is in every sense the model soldier. The rumours started when he allegedly killed one of his own soldiers for not following proper dress code. But Radec is not brutal without reason. He is a fearless leader who leads from the front, a cunning tactician and a fearsome adversary. He does not hide from opponents, though his invisibility cloak offers him that opportunity to display his excellent stealth skills. He is adept with just about every weapon under the sun from pistols to shotguns to flamethrowers. He does not hesitate to use any means necessary to win, but that's what makes him the Hound of Visari.

Intro

ISA airships were dealing massive damage to Helghan anti-air defences. As much as it pained him to say, their situation was desparate. But it wasn't over. Not by a long shot. As far as Radec was concerned, that was what mattered. "Power. All men crave it. But only some are capable of using it when it is needed. Take now for instance. Helghan is under assault from ISA troops. Their invasion is well underway. In such times we show our worth by perservering and driving back the invader. However, my duty calls me elsewhere. Intelligence reports a gathering of soldiers away from the battlefields between us and the ISA." He checked his weapons as he prepared to leave. "A weak man would wait for his opponents to reveal themselves before striking. Luckily for Helghan, I am not a weak man. If these soldiers are as strong as is claimed, then it is up to me to put them to the test. And if they threaten Helghan, I will make sure that threat ceases to be!"

Rival Scene

"I'm afraid my search for a worthy opponent may have been in vain." He mused, strolling across the crystal arena. "There isn't any threat to the Helghast here, ISA or otherwise." He looked over to the samurai reaching for his sword. "One side, I have work to do." Jin drew his katana. "I cannot allow that. A spirit like you in a place like this can mean no good." Clearly this man was delusional. But he nevertheless gave off an aura that he was skilled with his blade. "I'm not entirely sure what that meant, but I recognise an invitation to fight when I see it." He pulled out his own knife and flipped it. "Now, I hope that sword of yours isn't just for show." Jin readied himself to fight. "This blade has taken the lives of many men. I have no qualms about adding yours to its tally." Radec was somewhat impressed. "Very good. Let's hope this amounts to more than a momentary diversion. Somehow, I think it will."

Outro

"The opponents I encountered on my journey were among the toughest I have ever fought." Radec returned to Helghan, still in a state of chaos. Yet the Colonel's demeanour never changed from his normal stoicism. "Though none of them were my equal. It seems my skills have not been dulled, though my escapade has done little to dim the threat faced by the Helghast. We are still in desperate need of leadership." Radec began to glow blue as he prepared to make his way onto the battlefield. "Leadership which I will provide. The ISA may underestimate me. But that is their mistake. A mistake which in this case, will cost them dearly."

Fight Intros

This Battlefield Will Do- Radec deactivates his invisibility cloak and surveys the battlefield. He concludes "This battlefield will do."

Leave No One Standing- Radec fires his machine gun to one side and then the other.

Show No Mercy- Radec vaults over a wall under heavy fire.

Death To You- Radec has his back turned. He then turns while pointing his gun at the camera. He says "Kill...or be killed."

Victory

Victory- Radec performs a Helghan victory salute.

Decimated- Radec points his machine gun in the air and fires it rapidly.

Targets Dispatched- Radec holds two fingers to his ear as though he is receiving a radio transmission.

The Mission Is Won- Radec takes out his pistol and points it at the camera.

Defeat

If using 'Victory'- Radec slams his fist into the ground.

If using 'Decimated'- Radec frantically looks around.

If using 'Targets Dispatched'- Radec holds up his pistol while in the last stand position.

If using 'The Mission Is Won'- Radec rises from a kneeling position and cloaks.

Themes

Battle Themes

Sympathy For Red

The Devastation of Vekta

Radec Academy Shootout

Autarch's Sanctums Battle

Level 3 Theme

Frozen Shores - Jetpack Flight

Victory Themes

Helghan Forever

Visari's Lament

Killzone: Shadow Fall Main Theme

The Madness Begins

Quotes

Upon Selection

"As you wish."

"Let us meet in combat."

"I will slaughter them all!"

"Let's make them pay."

Picking Up An Item

"Primitive...but effective."

"Interesting..."

"This weapon will perform adequately."

"Weapon retrieved."

"This will do."

"Adequate."

Getting a KO

"You lack skill."

"You are no soldier."

"Die, scum!"

"You will be forgotten."

"Farewell, scum!"

"Kill, or be killed."

"It's not personal."

"Didn't I kill all of you yet?"

"Eliminated."

"Meet your maker!"

"This will be a day of mourning."

"Death to you."

"You are no match."

"Body count!"

"Destiny awaits you."

"Show no mercy."

"Expect no mercy!"

Respawning After KO

"I'm not a very patient man."

"Now, it begins."

"Victory...or defeat!"

"Onward to victory!"

"Let us begin."

"Prepare for combat!"

"Prepare to do battle."

"Targets acquired."

Using Moves

"I'm finished with you!" -When using Level 1.

"Time to end this!" -When using Level 2.

"Expect no mercy..." -When using Level 3.

Taunts

Death To You- Radec salutes and says "Death to you."

Knife Skills- Radec flips his knife and says "You lack skill."

Now You See Me...- Radec cloaks and says "Find the target!"

Costumes

Helghan Uniform (Default)

stA-X6 Jetpack Uniform

Elite Shocktrooper

Rocket Animation

Radec looks around but does not struggle, as though resigned to his fate.

Moveset

Square- Radec hits the enemy with the stock of his rifle and then gives them the boot.

Square (Air)- Radec performs two aerial kicks.

Square Side- Radec stabs opponents and then shoots them away with his shotgun pistol.

Square Side (Air)- Radec fires a shot from his shotgun pistol.

Square Up- Radec stabs diagonally upwards with his combat knife.

Square Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Down- Radec drops a grenade before cloaking and moving forwards.

Square Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle- Radec fires a three round burst from his machine gun. This can be continued by holding triangle.

Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Side- Radec pulls out a sniper rifle and fires. This attack travels the entire length of the stage.

Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Up- Radec aims a shotgun into the air and fires.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Radec fires a grenade launcher at the ground, launching opponents into the air.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle- Radec fires an explosive bolt which detonates if it sticks to an opponent.

Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Side- Radec throws an electric grenade which stuns any nearby opponents when it detonates.

Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Up- Radec fires his Arc Rifle which creates a bolt of electricity going diagonally upwards.

Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Down- Radec fires a burst of flame from his flamethrower. Holding circle will extend the duration of this attack.

Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Grab Side- Radec stabs the opponent in the chest, cloaks, reappears behind them and shoots them in the back of the head.

Grab Up- Radec grabs an enemy by the neck and repeatedly fires his rifle at their head.

Grab Down- Radec throws his enemy down and stomps on them.

Level 1

stA-X3 W.A.S.P. Launcher- Radec arms a rocket launcher and aims manually. The player can then fire rockets that KO upon impact. If the reticle is focused on an opponent the missiles will home in on them.

Level 2

stA5X Arc Cannon- Radec arms the Arc Cannon and fires it across the stage. The excellent range and the width of the beam give it a great KO box.

Level 3

stA-X6 Jetpack- Radec equips the jetpack and flies to the foreground of the stage where he can rain down machine gun fire on opponents.

Author's Note

Rivalry Connection: Both Radec and Jin are highly disciplined soldiers who fight against invading armies in their respective games. Despite having a strong sense of honour, both Radec and Jin use stealth tactics to maneuvre around stronger opponents.

Not much change to report unfortuntely. Radec hasn't had an update since 2009 but I liked him in the original game so he sticks around. It's hard to deny he's a pretty cool dude though to be fair, I think he justifies his place here regardless. Much like the Chimera, the Helghast are the icons of their franchise. The protagonist of Shadow Fall may have his cool owl drone (and believe me it was fucking cool when I got it back on PS4 launch day) but he is little more than a generic soldier, I can't even remember what he looks like. Radec on the other hand...went as him for halloween that year.