Vega (Street Fighter)
Vega is a male video game character who features in Street Fighter.
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Biography
Vega Fabio la Cerda (Japanese: バルログ・ファビオ・ラ・セルダ, Hepburn: Barurogu Fabio ra Seruda?) was born to a privileged noble family in Spain. For reasons undisclosed, their status dwindled, causing Vega's mother to remarry for financial security. Growing up to the arts of hunting, later as he matured, Vega studied bullfighting, a cultural tradition, finding the sport more exciting and honorable in being able to dispatch his prey up close with his own might. Afterward, he went to Japan and learned ninjutsu, a style he believed meshed well with his natural grace and agility. Combining bullfighting with ninjutsu, Vega went into an underground cage fighting circuit, and quickly became one of the best. His ugly stepfather murdered his beautiful mother because he felt she did not respect him, and Vega killed him in return. The incident warped his mind, and he developed a dual personality: honorable nobleman by day, sadistic murderer by night. It also triggered Vega's obsession with beauty as a wonderful trait, as well as his belief that ugliness is something evil that should be purged.
Vega oversaw assassination operations for Shadaloo, and was associated with Cammy and the Shadaloo assassins known as the Dolls. When Cammy went rogue however, Vega was assigned to bring her in and although he failed in that mission, Cammy brought herself in and defeated M. Bison, freeing herself and the other Dolls from Bison's brainwashing. When the strain of undoing the brainwashing caused Cammy and the other Dolls to collapse, Vega saved them from the burning Shadaloo base because he did not believe that anything as beautiful as them should die. Vega then participated in the second World Warrior tournament at the behest of Bison. However, when Bison was seemingly killed by an unknown assailant, Vega disappeared back into his old lifestyle.
Vega then participated in the second World Warrior tournament at the behest of Bison, during which he battled Ken Masters. However, when Bison was seemingly killed by an unknown assailant, Vega disappeared back into his old lifestyle. Vega makes a small appearance near the end, when he is seen along with Balrog in a Shadaloo helicopter. As a heavily injured Seth drags himself aboard, he gives him a message from Bison, telling him that while he 'put on a fantastic show', S.I.N.'s success has only come through the manipulation of Shadaloo working behind the scenes to ensure their good fortune. It is unknown what Vega was doing since the fall of Shadaloo; he was rumored to have returned to bullfighting, and was believed by several people to be dead. However, Vega was alive, and a subdivision of Shadaloo called S.I.N. attempted to re-recruit him. Vega quickly accepted the subsidiary's offer, as he was intrigued at the idea of creating new bodies for oneself so as to be eternally young, and was otherwise tired of the aristocratic lifestyle, finding money and power to be an 'ugly' combination. At S.I.N. HQ, while Seth was distracted by several assailants, Vega stole valuable data on the project, and when Chun-Li did the same thing, he attempted to kill her by setting off the fire alarm, which released a toxic, fire-retardant spray. He escaped in a helicopter from the exploding base and noticed Chun-Li being rescued from the base along with her copy of the data. Mildly displeased that he did not have the only copy, Vega resolved to correct the situation later.
In New York, F.A.N.G, Balrog, and Vega bicker about the success and failures of Operation C.H.A.I.N.S. When Bison appears for a report of "the other device", F.A.N.G brings forth two Shadaloo soldiers to test out against Balrog and Vega. After defeating the soldiers, the two kings threaten F.A.N.G. Chun-Li and Guile appear and take notice of the carnage, before finally seeing Bison. Chun-Li confronts them, despite Guile's efforts to stop her. Bison steps forward and engages her himself, stating she was foolish to come. With a burst of Psycho Power, Bison throws Chun-Li to the floor. Guile rushes to her aid, but is intercepted by Vega who challenges him. Later on in Brazil, Vega watches a now fugitive Cammy ride off with Juri and Decapre, obsessed with his own mission of subjugating Cammy. Vega continues to stalk the trio until they arrive in London, where he springs into action and attacks Cammy. After defeating the former Doll handily, Vega approaches the unconscious Cammy to admire her beauty, picking up one of her braids. However, before he gets the chance, he is interrupted by Juri who claims that Cammy was hers since she picked her up first. As Juri holds off Vega, Cammy regains consciousness. Upon seeing Vega standing beside Decapre, she quickly kicks the mask off his face, forcing him to back off. As Cammy defends the unconscious Decapre, Vega chuckles and retreats. Vega is next seen during the Street Fighters' assault on Shadaloo's base of operations, where he once again encounters Cammy, who had just defeated the brainwashed Juli. After dodging his slash, Cammy gets in her stance as Vega mocks her. Cammy tries to attack him with a Spiral Arrow. He avoids her attack and proceeds with the battle. Although Vega once again emerges victorious, before he can finish her, Decapre appears and saves Cammy. After the other Dolls are freed from their brainwashing, Vega makes his exit.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Vega was a male of Spanish descent with a tall, slender, and highly defined muscular physique. He possessed long, flowing light brown hair that reached down his back and delicate, classically handsome facial features that he kept concealed behind a pale, expressionless metal mask. His chest was adorned with a large, purple snake tattoo that coiled from his abdomen up toward his left shoulder. He performed in combat without a shirt, wearing only a pair of loose-fitting, ceremonial yellow and red matador trousers that featured intricate patterns along the sides. These trousers were held in place by a wide, red sash wrapped around his waist. On his feet, he wore simple white socks and brown leather slippers designed for traction and agility. His most prominent accessory was a golden metal band worn on his right forearm that secured a three-pronged steel claw, while his left wrist featured a matching golden bracelet.
He was shown as being a vain person who was overconfident, and highly convinced of his own abilities, almost to the point of megalomania. He is also incredibly sadistic and takes great pleasure in seeing the ugly murdered, and preferably mutilated. He often has a stone-cold demeanor, and does not even show a wide range of emotions. His narcissism and disdain for anything lacking elegance causes him to clash with fellow Shadaloo member Balrog due to the latter's boorish nature.
Vega's vanity was best demonstrated in how he used his mask. He wears the mask not to conceal his identity, but to protect his face from scarring or bruising during battle, so that he can more easily view himself as perfect-looking. Vega often removes it after fights during his win poses, and his face is at least partially, if not fully, exposed in some of his character-select mugshots as well as some of his individual endings. Additionally, many characters are able to recognize Vega even if they never see him without his mask.
Vega's unbridled and solipsistic ego was shown even in his taste in interior décor, as his mansion was adorned with portraits, all of himself. Vega was also good at adopting elegant and gentlemanly mannerisms, likely because of his noble background. He has also been described as intelligent and sophisticated. Additionally, he is also attracted by the beauty and strength of young female fighters, such as Chun-Li and Cammy; in the case of the former he frequently compliments on her appearances. At the same time, he seems to derive pleasure from causing pain and despair to Chun-Li, and even enjoys taunting her. With men, on the other hand, Vega tends to completely look down upon them and is seen constantly scolding their fighting abilities and 'ugliness' in his win quotes, considering his looks and skills to be superior.
Powers and abilities
Vega possessed an extraordinary level of physical agility, explosive speed, and acrobatic coordination that made him the fastest fighter within the Grand Master hierarchy. His unique combat style seamlessly blended the evasive maneuvers of ninjutsu with the sweeping, high-stakes footwork of a matador, allowing him to cleanly backflip away from incoming projectile attacks or scale nearby arena walls and chain-link cages effortlessly. His primary offensive weapon was a specialized, three-pronged steel claw mounted to a gold bracelet on his right forearm, providing him with a massive, deadly reaching advantage during melee skirmishes. By launching himself off environmental vertical surfaces, he could execute the devastating Flying Barcelona Attack, diving chest-first onto his targets to deliver razor-sharp slashes with his claw before safely flipping away into a defensive posture.
Vega's fighting style, officially referred as Spanish Ninjutsu, was a blend of ninjutsu and bullfighting, thus earning him the nickname "Spanish Ninja". He was said to be among the fastest and most agile of fighters. Vega demonstrated a combat style that combined professional matador techniques with ninjutsu, characterized by extreme speed, agility, and high-flying acrobatics. He utilized a three-pronged steel claw attached to his right hand, which extended his reach and allowed for slashing and stabbing strikes. His movement relied heavily on his ability to scale walls and cage fences, using them as platforms to launch diving attacks such as the Flying Barcelona Attack and the Izuna Drop. He possessed the physical strength to suplex opponents from mid-air and the flexibility to perform backflip maneuvers to evade incoming strikes. On the ground, he employed long-range sliding kicks and rolling transitions to close distance quickly. To protect his face during combat, he wore a pale, featureless mask, which he would lose if struck with enough force, and he could also be disarmed of his claw through sustained damage.
Among the techniques known to him included:
- Back Slash (バックスラッシュ, Bakku Surasshu) :
- Cosmic Heel (コズミックスマート? "Cosmic Smart") :
- Matador Turn (マタドールターン Matadooru Taan?) :
- Bloody Kiss (ブラッディベーゼ Buraddi Beeze?) :
- Flying Barcelona Attack (フライングバルセロナアタック, Furaingu Baruseronna Attaku?) :
Notes
- The character was created by Akira Yasuda with him being referred to as Vega (ベガ Bega) in Japan.
In other media
Television
- In Street Fighter, Vega appeared in the setting of the 1995 animated television series where he was voiced by actor Mark Hildreth.
Films
Video games
Appearances
- Street Fighter II: (1991)
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