Raven

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Origin Unknown
Voiced By Jack Merluzzi
D.C. Douglas (T6)
Fighting Style Ninjitsu
Age Unknown
Blood Type B
Height 5'11"
Weight 80 kg
Occupation Intelligence agent
Hobby Japanese arts
Likes Success and Lars Alexanderson as an ally
Dislikes

Introduction

Raven was introduced in Tekken 5, and he returned to Tekken 6.
Raven's ninjutsu fighting style is highlighted with his teleportation moves and extremely quick maneuvers. He is highly similar to Kunimitsu, a female character who has not made a canonical appearance since Tekken 2. They do not have similar moves, but their techniques are similar (previously described).
To date, despite not being of Japanese origin, Raven is actually the most traditional (and some would say even lightly accurate) ninja in the Tekken series. His fighting style, a combination of grappling, take-downs, and heavy strikes has light inspirations from supposedly real hand to hand combat ideologies practiced by the Ninja. By no means perfectly accurate, it is however more accurate than the typical multi-hitting speed demon style often used by ninjas in video games, as real Ninja often opted for quick take downs and grapples to incapacitate. Many of Raven's other qualities are much more traditionally Ninja (as depicted in fiction at least) like than that of Yoshimitsu, such as his tendency to leave a scene by jumping into the air, his hand symbols, and his poses. Raven's second player outfit is very traditional Ninja attire complete with a flowing scarf, light armor, hood, and a cowl.
On a humorous note, when Yoshimitsu fights Raven in Story Mode, Raven cannot believe that Yoshimitsu is a ninja, as his fighting style and colorful, as well as deceptively clumsy, style is supremely unlike that of a ninja (it can be argued too that Yoshimitsu is quite far away from the archetypes of a ninja despite being one by profession). Raven, in a rare showing of personal agenda, eagerly takes on Yoshimitsu to show him true Ninja fighting. If Yoshimitsu loses, Raven will attempt to teach Yoshimitsu how to perform the kuji-in (a long time Ninja trait in fiction) with humorous results as Yoshimitsu has difficulty doing it. This is a lighthearted moment for the rather stoic Raven.
Raven bears some similarities to Wesley Snipes. He takes characteristics from some of the characters he has played in films (Simon Phoenix's hair, Blade's style and similar clothing, etc.). However, when asked if the similarities were intentional, Namco stated that it was purely coincidental. Raven has enjoyed a warm reception for his unique fighting style, and for the fact that he's a rarely seen ethnicity (an Afro-Canadian) when it comes to ninjutsu. He is considered a low tier character, as Raven has to take unneeded risks to do decent damage to an opponent.
Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([1]) / ([2])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during Tekken 5's intro movie making short work of a Jack-4 unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, Ravens in general are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, Ninja were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.
Raven is a stoic man, with a quick intellect and unbreakable sense of professionalism. He takes pride in his job and status as a Ninja. Although the nature of his company is ambiguous, his actions imply it works towards the greater good. He finds it difficult to believe in the more supernatural elements of his missions, but when faced with them, he takes it into his stride and doesn't lose face. His seriousness is a constant trait of this character, only broken if Yoshimitsu loses to him in his story stage. Baffled by Yoshimitsu's bizarre attire and clumsy ways, he attempts to teach Yoshimitsu the kuji-in, and grows uncharacteristically frustrated when the other fighter fails to so. His rivalry with Sergei Dragunov seems to go deeper than mere professional interaction. If one faces Sergei Dragunov in Scenario Campaign (in a rare show of speech) the other agent threatens to carve more scars into his face. This could imply that Dragunov was the one to scar him. Interestingly, one of the only times Dragunov speaks openly is to his rival, Raven. An obvious history exists between them.

Tekken 5

Gameplay
Like several other characters, Raven has his own 'special' move. It is called "Summon Mirage" and allows him to split in half, but also takes 5% of his energy. [3]. Like Yoshimitsu, he has the ability to teleport.
Story
Prologue (In-Game Text)
Codenamed 'Raven', he is known as one of the most skilled and ruthless agents from a certain government intelligence agency to which he belongs. Other than the x-shaped scar on his face, little is known about him. While on a mission to investigate connections between Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation, he witnesses Heihachi Mishima being assaulted by a deployment of Jacks and the explosion that ensues when the Jacks self-destruct. Afterwards, news reaches Raven that The King Of Iron Fist Tournament 5 will be held. Raven decides to enter in order to gather intel about the tournament and the motives of those behind it.
Interludes (Unofficial Synopsis)
Stage 8, Heihachi Mishima: Raven is shocked at Heihachi being at the tournament. Heihachi explains his survival. Raven calls his superiors who give him orders to defeat Heihachi which he does. Raven has Heihachi by the throat and he is ordered to eliminate a new target who is Jinpachi and release Heihachi.
Final Stage, Jinpachi Mishima: Raven confronts Jinpachi and is ordered to kill him. After winning, Raven is told that he is Heihachi's father and the founder of Mishima Zaibatsu along with facts about the explosion setting him free. Jinpachi congratulates Raven on doing well.
Ending, "Title" (Unofficial Synopsis)
Raven defeats Jinpachi Mishima, and Jinpachi dissolves into dust while Raven watches. After Jinpachi dissolves into dust, Raven presses a device in his ear and says, "Mission complete. Returning to HQ." Then, Raven starts running, jumping up the elevated parts of the area while doing this. Finally, Raven performs a forward flip and goes out of sight. After a few seconds, Raven is shown on an aeroplan, crouching to keep his balance. After crouching for a little while, Raven stands up and crosses his arms while the aeroplane flies away.
Trivia
Raven will get orders from his commanding officer during his Story mode. This happens before Raven fights his Stage 8 sub-boss, Heihachi Mishima, and the final boss for all characters, Jinpachi Mishima.

Tekken 6

Gameplay
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Story
Prologue In-Game Text
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Ending (Unofficial Synopsis)
The Russian military have Azazel captured and Dragunov signals them to haul it in. Suddenly, a plane appears and Raven is on it. He performs the Kuji-in and then jumps down, throwing shuriken at the soldiers. He then lands on Azazel and extracts a magenta-colored orb from it. Dragunov attempts to shoot him in the head but Raven leaves behind an illusion and escapes on the plane with the soldiers shooting at it.
Scenario Campaign (Unofficial Synopsis)
Raven protects Lars during the Scenario Campaign mode and watches his back (as seen when he saves him from NANCY-MI847J). After Jin Kazama forces Alisa to turn on Lars, Raven becomes Lars' new partner and assists him throughout the final two sections of the game. After defeating Azazel and Jin, Raven and Lars part ways, as he gives Lars the emblem that Tougou wanted him to have. He leaves by saying that the next time they meet, they might be enemies. After the credits, a cutscene shows Raven and men from the organization he works for driving out to the remains of Azazel's Temple. They find Jin lying face down, half-buried in sand. Raven's final line is, "Why can't I be wrong just once?"
Triva
Raven's opponents in Tekken 6's "Arena" mode are Jack-6, Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, and Jin Kazama.
Raven is one of the two characters that does not fight Azazel in Tekken 6's "Arena" mode. The other is Marshall Law.
In Tekken 6, Raven's voice actor has been replaced by D.C. Douglas, who is also best known for voicing Albert Wesker in Resident Evil 5.
In 'Tekken 6's "Scenario Campaign" mode, if he encounters Sergei Dragunov at "Container Terminal 7", it is revealed that Raven's facial scars are a result of a previous confrontation.
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