After vowing to make Kasuga pay for all the pain the Tojo Clan has inflicted to the Jingweon, Han and Kasuga start fighting. Yakuza: Like a Dragon: In his younger days, Masumi wears a black double breasted leather trench coat over a gray snakeskin patterned dress shirt, black slacks, a pair of dark red leather oxfords, a black leather belt with a gold buckle, a pair of black leather gloves, and a black fedora hat. After getting surgery in America, he gained the use of his legs and began trying to gather power, hoping to make up for the years when he felt helpless. He wields a bat that does a decent amount of damage, so focus on your blocks. Age Aoki escapes, leading him and Ichiban to the lockers where they were put as babies. Kasuga puts all his energy into a single punch that may leave the enemy stunned. He tells his crew that he is sticking around, and the game fades to black as he reflects on Aoki's dying words: "Keep living, Ichi.". arakawa didnt know for sure. Later that day, he attends a meeting with the other Omi Alliance patriarchs at Heian Tower - where Masumi had hoped to treat Kasuga to Peking duck - when Kasuga barges into the room. [17] GamesRadar enjoyed the game mechanics presented towards Ichiban and his allies, making their wait for the game's release worthwhile. Tojo Clan (formerly)Omi AllianceArakawa Family I dont think ichiban realized that this just wasnt a prison sentence but this was for life meaning to never return once he got out cause if he returned then the other family would know that it was the family that ichiban was part of that did kill their guy which is why ichiban boss shot him once he opened the door. He meets ex-detective Koichi Adachi, who explains that while Ichiban was in jail, Arakawa defects to the Osaka-based Omi Alliance and betrayed the Tojo Clan to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. He is more human than Kazama is. In winter 1999, six years after joining the Arakawa Family, Kasuga is tasked to accompany Daisaku Kuze, who was recently released from prison, on a mission to assassinate Ryuji Goda and Joon-gi Han. To Kasuga's surprise, Arakawa arrived. Ichiban Kasuga The way I see it, he either knew or was very suspicious and hoped Ichi was his real son. Date of Birth Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon Once he learned the truth, Masumi spared Hoshino's life and left quietly. . During the campaign, he learns Hoshino is being targeted by Sawashiro, but arrives too late to save him, and learn from Sawashiro that Aoki is his son and Kasuga is Arakawa's. Y:LAD Eye Color After the whole Sotenbori business is done you can meet him in Ijincho and he'll tell Ichi about his dream that his son was born at a Soapland. The "ultimate example of not living up to your name," who'd get the ass-end of life despite the name Ichiban and live it to the fullest like he doesn't see the ironythat's the thinking behind it. The ending feels like information overload, but it's not as completely insane as it might seem at first glance. Ichiban learns that Arakawa is a double agent, and that once the Omi chairman, Masaru Watase, is released from prison, he will make a joint announcement with Dojima to disband their respective clans. While it is never revealed that Sawashiro was telling the truth, Ichiban still felt as though both he and Aoki were sons to Arakawa. Aliases Is Arakawa Ichiban's dad? Daigo says that together with the Omi Alliance, they would disband both Yakuza organizationsto prevent the Yakuza way of life from being twisted by the government. Arakawa is murdered shortly after he and Ichiban part ways, and Ichiban believes that Jo Sawashiro, one of Arakawa's captains, killed him. To Yokoyama, Ichiban's comical "fool" deliberately contrasts the dark setting of Like A Dragon, and that his most important role in the game is to overturning "worldly prejudices" and fight against "invisible discrimination". They sneak through the sewers and rooftops to where Arakawa is. Interestingly, in the English dub, Saeko is voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell, and Nanoha is voiced by Cherami Leigh. Despite the amount of bloodshed throughout the story, this is one of the most optimistic endings in the series. Ichiban appears as an unlockable player character of the promotional freeware game Streets of Kamurocho, developed and released as part of Sega's 60th anniversary celebrations in October 2020. I dont think ichiban realized that this just wasnt a prison sentence but this was for life meaning to never return once he got out cause if he returned then the other family would know that it was the family that ichiban was part of that did kill their guy which is why ichiban boss shot him once he opened the door. Unable to deal with a child, they chose to put the baby in a locker. Search for hidden treasures scattered throughout the city. In doing so, he decisively changed the course of Kasuga's life. The Rock Bottom DragonPrisoner 1119 He infiltrates the meeting and finds Arakawa with several Tojo Clan figures. Meeting Aoki in person, he learns of his recovery in the US, that he is intending to purge Ijincho of its residents reliant on gray zones, and that Kasuga had taken the fall for Aoki's murder, not Sawashiro's. Here, it is revealed that Governor Ryo Aoki (who is also Masato Arakawa, the son of Masumi) was able to drive crime, and the Yakuza, out of Kamurocho using information from Arakawa with Daigo's permission. The given birth years of 1959/1960 are an estimate based on Arakawa's age and are not intended as a substitute for an official date. Masumi earned the resentment of the patriarch of the Sakaki Family, Sakaki, when he interrogated Sakaki on the fact the Sakaki Family was selling Tojo Clan information to the Omi Alliance at a meeting in front of Tojo executives. He willingly goes to prison for a murder that he did not commit at the turn of the 21st century, having acquiesced to the request of his clan patriarch, Masumi Arakawa. Advances Heat Gauge by 200 at the start of battle. Appears In Part of his little finger on his left hand is missing. He is a former member of the Arakawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. Although Black cards are normally upgraded versions of existing cards, SSR Masumi Arakawa (Black) is the first and only Black card to serve as a character's "debut" card. In 2001, yakuza Ichiban Kasuga agrees to go to prison for a murder that he did not commit to repay Arakawa Family patriarch Masumi Arakawa for saving his life in his youth. [2] As a major story theme in Like A Dragon concerns the struggles of individuals who are not clearly defined by moral absolutes, this allowed the game's writers to position Ichiban from a perspective that humanizes such individuals as common everyday people. The family gained notoriety due to its militant nature and became feared among the residents of Kamurocho, with Masumi himself earning the nickname "Arakawa the Assassin." Masumi approaches the sixth chairman Daigo Dojima with the plan, who approves it as both he and Omi Alliance captain Masaru Watase were planning to disband the Tojo and the Omi to prevent the law from using them as pawns, and the Kamurocho 3K plan succeeding would work towards that goal. Outside the Seiryu offices, the three discuss what happened and Adachi says it's quite a shock that Nanoha would agree to euthanizing her father. Nationality Consequently, a storyline starring Ichiban would naturally include more comedic or goofy scenes due to the character's nature. In 2019, his attire changes a bit, with the hat now gone, his shoes now brown instead of dark red, and his trench coat now complemented with a suit jacket and a vest. Member of the Arakawa Family (formerly)President of Ichiban ConfectionsLeader of the Kasuga PartyIndependent politician Arakawa is shot in the chest and dies a painful death, the last sight in his life being Tendo's smile. In Chapter 12 of the game, Ichiban and his crew make their way through the Tojo clan headquarters, eventually meeting back up with Masumi Arakawa. Masumi then heads to Heian Tower for dinner with Hoshino. He explained to Kasuga that being a yakuza meant you had a reputation to uphold, and he would have lost face if he simply bowed his head and asked for him back. He tells Kasuga that Arakawa will need allies shortly. Kasuga is a fiercely loyal and steadfast man, perhaps to a fault. In 1969, after the troupe's final show of the season in Isezaki Ijincho, Yokohama, Toshio planned to treat Masumi to Peking duck at a Chinese restaurant called Heian Tower. He asks Kasuga to turn himself in, telling him the lie that it was Sawashiro who committed the murder. The given birth year of 1957 is an estimate based on Arakawa's age and is not intended as a substitute for an official date. Initially hesitant, he accepts after learning the Liumang had sent assassins after Nanba. His eyes are dark brown and described as having the "hard, flinty gaze of an old killer"[4] by the age of twenty. Also Known As Affiliation Having turned over to the Omi Alliance, he is now a direct patriarch under the Omi banner. He's got a big heart, but I just don't see an actual reason as to why he would get involved. Ichiban is voiced by Kazuhiro Nakaya in Japanese, and by Kaiji Tang in English. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). [14][9] A line of Yakuza franchise merchandise developed by apparel company SuperGroupie was launched in June 2021, including watches, bags, jackets, and shoes, all of which will have details inspired by Ichiban's appearances in the games. Brown With the troupe disbanded after Toshio's death, Masumi drifted to Kamurocho along with some fellow troupe members. However, that night at the restaurant, Toshio was murdered by a hitman sent by the Seiryu Clan. Black, later graying As the years progress, his hair is also graying. Sawashiro suggests leaking information in exchange for the Family's continued survival. Nicknames Japanese After Ichiban beats Sawashiro in a fight, the latter reveals that he didn't kill Arakawabecause he feels like he has a life debt to him. Commenting on the transition of genres between an action-adventure game to a turn-based role-playing game for Like A Dragon, he said the change occurs because of the different objective, which itself had changed because of Ichiban's different personality to Kiryu's since they speak, think and act differently. 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Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a son) just to get said plan going.. Will Ichiban Kasuga be back? Physical Yakuza Like a Dragon - How Ichiban Became A Yakuza / Joined The Arakawa FamilyTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a . In 2017, the year Kasuga was going to be released were it not for his sentence extension, Masumi writes a letter to him expressing how much he misses him, and invites him for Peking duck when he leaves. A destitute Ichiban starts a new life and forges new connections in an unfamiliar city, where he is eventually thrust into a conspiracy involving a money laundering scheme which involves Japan's political establishment. Eye Color He invited Hoshino to Ijincho's Heian Tower where he interrogated him at gunpoint regarding his motives. [32][33] Anime News Network in particular enjoyed Tang's performance as "absolutely spot-on" due to the multiple expressions he gives to his character. [5] His background of being born and raised in one of Japan's "grey zones" was set from the start. After defeating them, Kasuga learns that Ryo Aoki is actually the supposedly-dead Masato Arakawa. 185 cm (6 1)[a] Only Ichiban, Sawashiro and Arakawa cared about Masato. After over 40 hours of gameplay, here is everything that happens at the end of "Yakuza: Like a Dragon.". When asked why he would go to those lengths in the first place, he simply stated that he "felt like impressing an idiot kid who knew [his] name.". One of Kasuga's notable traits is his unfailing kindness and general love for people. English Ichban's hero character skill "peerless resolve" - protects himself from being knocked out Sacrifice Stone - protects anyone who wears it (I got 2 at the end of the game) Poundmate Mr. Masochist - makes EVERYONE in the team immune to knock out for once!!! Kamurocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan Learning from Reiji Ishioda that Tendo murdered Arakawa, the group goes into hiding with Nick and heads to Kamurocho. Ichiban is shot by Arakawa when he attempts to confront him. 6 Persona Connection. Ichiban spent much of his youth in Arakawa's Yakuza family, so its understandable that he would feel like Arakawa had a direct hand in raising him. In the final boss fight of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Freelancer will be forcibly equipped, but will have all its skills unlocked if they are not already unlocked. He had apparently been struggling with toilet training until fifth grade. Nakaya interpreted Ichiban as an energetic and vivid character when reading the script. Knowing that they couldn't face so many enemies at once Ryuji and Han decide to split up. Sawashiro felt indebted to the man raising his child and joined his Yakuza family. This is the unofficial subreddit for Sega's long-running game series, Yakuza, known in Japan as Ry ga Gotoku. The dragonfish tattoo on his back earned him the nickname "The Rock Bottom Dragon" (, Donzoko no Ry). To draw out Aoki in order to confront him, Ichiban decides to enter himself as an electoral candidate with Hoshino's support, but Aoki's henchman Jo Sawashiro assassinates Hoshino. A high-offense job that allows Kasuga to learn terrain-based Skills. Ichiban was designed by franchise developers Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio for Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, though a decision was later made by executive director and franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and his team to position Ichiban as the lead character of future mainline entry games. In fact,Ichiban spends the majority of game saying that he has always felt like Arakawa is a father to him, so the reveal that he might actually be his father drives that connection even deeper. Yoko Arakawa (paternal grandmother)Toshio Arakawa (paternal grandfather)Akane (mother)Masumi Arakawa (father, former patriarch)Jiro Kasuga (adoptive father)Masato Arakawa (adoptive brother, former dependent, rival)Jo Sawashiro (former superior, complicated ally)Mitsuo Yasumura (oath brother, friend, ally)Yu Nanba (friend, ally)Koichi Adachi (friend, ally)Saeko Mukoda (friend, ally)Eri Kamataki (friend, ally)Tianyou Zhao (friend, ally)Joon-gi Han (friend, ally)Seong-hui (ally)Ryuhei Hoshino (ally)Masaru Watase (ally)Kazuma Kiryu (ally)Daigo Dojima (ally)Goro Majima (ally)Taiga Saejima (ally)Nick Ogata (ally) Gray Fight: Arakawa Family This fight is against a Lv. Appearance Yokoyama said that Nakaya's reading of the character's scripted lines projected a rebellious personality which stood out to the developers. Biographical Information Aliases The game follows Ichiban Kasuga, who spends 18 years in prison for a murder that he didn't commit at the request of his patriarch, Masumi Arakawa. The betrayal causes Tojo remnants to attack Masumi every once in a while, but he survives and climbs the ranks. [20] Michael Higham from GameSpot praised Ichiban as an endearing lead character who is immediately loveable and helps gives the franchise "a fresh start". Patriarch of the Arakawa Family, a third-tier subsidiary of the Tojo Clan. Ichiban Kasuga. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 Other He meets Koichi Adachi, who did his research on Kasuga, but he is not interested in partnering with the detective. So then I decided on Ichiban Kasuga. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, character_model_model_data (.BIN file), Yakuza: Like a Dragon Supporting Characters. Nationality By his most recent appearance in 2019 he has a neatly-trimmed goatee. However, unbeknownst to him, she hid the baby in locker number 0101, adjacent to locker 0099 where Jo Sawashiro and his girlfriend at the time had abandoned their newborn. He was unequipped to handle Masato's dejection and resentment surrounding his disability, and even as a toddler, Masato was prone to tantrums he never had the heart to resist. However, to this day, his true intentions remain shrouded in mystery. "Yakuza: Like a Dragon" has multiple storylines that all begin to culminate at the end of the game, with the toppling of multiple crime families and the possibility of some babies being swiped at birth all being thrown at the player. As to why he asked Ichiban to take the fall, probably because he thought Ichi could handle prison, being so tough and all. Ichiban Kasuga exclusive job. The end of development for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, which brought Kazuma Kiryu's story arc to a close, coincided with the commencement of development for the 2018 mobile title Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE. Associations He has two character-specific jobs that remain exclusive to him; Also in Kasuga's arsenal is the Poundmates system, which allows him to summon various characters Kasuga and his team have befriended to give the party various buffs, and attack/de-buff enemies during battle. Ichiban learns from Seiryu Clan chairman Ryuhei Hoshino that the counterfeit bill is proof that Arakawa shot him in a non-lethal manner to create a false impression of his demise. Arakawa and Kasuga catch up after returning to Yokohama, but the next day, he learns Arakawa was killed. Age Date of Birth RGGO Along with Dojima and Watase, he plans to start up a security company in Sotenbori to serve as a home for the yakuza who would have nowhere else to go after the dissolution. Through Saeko Mukoda, they learn one of the Liumang's bosses Akira Mabuchi may be involved. English we dont know for sure the dream that arakawa has started occuring even before he sends him to prison. However, he has a strong sense of justice and is always willing to help out anyone in need. Due to existing tensions with the Sakaki as well as the fact that they are a higher rank, Masumi would need to make amends. His moveset, much like that of Kiryu and Majima, is a reskinned version of the Streets of Rage series' main character, Axel. The three are directed to Otohime Land to work for Isao Nonomiya, and rescue Nanoha Mukoda from having to pay large fees to Sunlight Castle, and meet Ryuhei Hoshino, who recognizes the bill. After facing the Omi, Ichiban reconciles with Arakawa, but is shocked next day to learn of his death. Counterpart [28] Hayes Madsen from Screen Rant said Ichiban is the most important protagonist in games for the year 2020, and called him an inspiring character due to his unfailing kindness and warmth of humanity, and that his story arc in Like a Dragon put forward meaningful commentary on the inequalities of society. Arakawa is a yakuza and saved his life, he grew up in the slums where the proper Japanese job archetype would spit on his face and it's the Assassin that gives him a job and some sense of worth. Giovanni Colantonio from Inverse considered Ichiban to be the best playable protagonist of 2020 because he is allowed to be a naive and flawed character who makes plenty of mistakes, a trait rarely seen in most video game heroes, which led to the best character development of any other character in the industry in his view. For Yakuza: Like a Dragon on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "What do you want to see in a sequel? Kasuga's tattoo covers most of his back and ends just above his thighs. He learns Aoki had ensorsed Sota Kume for an election. A masked Joon-gi Han frees them and they rush to Chinatown to stop a war between the Liumang and the Seiryu Clan. Member of the Arakawa Family (formerly) Appears In Character skills unlocked from other jobs will still be usable. Kasuga pleads to Aoki to start anew, but he is killed by Kume before he can do so. He eventually grew to view Ichiban as his son and entrusted him with looking after Masato. Eye Color His plans, besides shooting Ichiban, actually make a lot more sense than Kazama. Brown Affiliation Kasuga was instead taken in by Shangri-La's manager, Jiro Kasuga, and raised by the people of Kamurocho. They attempt to expose the company's counterfeiting scheme, but their plan goes awry and they are captured and framed by Mabuchi. Counterpart He realizes far too late how important his family is. Kasuga defeats Tendo, and engineers a confession with the help of Mirror Face to end Aoki's political career. Relationships 42 Described as having been born with "nothing but physical strength," Kasuga has a very muscular build that gives him the opportunity to be proficient at a variety of fighting styles. He also discovers that the anti-crime activist group Bleach Japan is indirectly responsible for Nonomiya's death. Daigo wants Ichiban to not place all the blame on Arakawa. Actors To escape this reality, he spent his nights playing Dragon Quest in the back office of the soapland and dreaming of being a hero one day. He briefly became an antagonist and was the final boss for Kiryu in Yakuza 4. In 1984, the year the design of the 10,000 bill changed, he was gifted a defective counterfeit by Hoshino. Tendo now has a chance at the top and shoots Masumi to get back in the Omi remnants' good graces after betraying them. Like many of the gangsters in Yakuza, Ichiban has a prominent back tattoo. Sawashiro, the man who Ichiban gave away 18 years of his life to save, is central to the yakuza now. [12] Ichiban was featured prominently in the marketing campaign for Like A Dragon, such as the game's cover art, promotional trailers, and social media videos. Aoki dies, and it's unclear if Kume is arrested. It is revealed that because anti-Yakuza laws in Japan have become so open to interpretation, most Yakuza could be forced to do whatever government officials demanded. (Kasuga Ichiban) They explain their plan to their guests. as far why he didnt send someone else to prison.. Well even if u r the patriarch.. No wud just accept to go away for years. Kasuga hoped mentioning his name would somehow get him free, but it only backfired. There, he explains that Arakawa is at peace, and that Ichiban should get revenge on Aoki. Arakawa asks Kasuga to shoulder the blame and go to prison on Sawashiro's behalf, and that he is banished from the family. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, character_model_model_data (.BIN file), ONLINEPS, , Yakuza: Like a Dragon Playable Characters, Ryu Ga Gotoku Online#Wanderings of the Golden Dragon, https://www.thegamer.com/like-a-dragon-ishin-interview-hiroyuki-sakamoto/. Forum (0) GameSpot compared him to Goro Majima based on similar traits they share "though a lot less deranged", while also noting that he is quite different from Kiryu despite sharing other traits in their backstories. The incident had a profound effect on Masumi, who spent the next seven years searching for the killer. Occupation Prior to this, his hair was styled into a much shorter punch perm, growing out long enough during his time in prison to be tied into a short ponytail. They meet Hamako and Bleach Japan after a bodyguard job, and Adachi rejoins them afterward. Between 1978 and 1982, he established the Arakawa Family, a third-tier organization within the Tojo Clan's ranks. When Ichiban gets out of prison in 2019, 18 years after his incarceration, the world has changed rapidly, but the biggest shock is probably that the Arakawa family has joined the Omi Alliance,. Out of all people Arakawa called Ichiban and asked him to do it . Place of Birth He turns himself in to the police and is sentenced to 15 years in jail, which is extended to 18 years following an incident in the summer of 2002. 185 cm (6 1)[c] He spent most of his days fighting people for money, regardless of who they were. Appears In Thanks to the split, there is not enough manpower to crush them and Yosuke Tendo joins Masumi's side as he could not resist the urge to fight such a brawl. Ichiban is nursed back to health by Nanba, a local homeless man and disbarred nurse. Masumi Arakawa Kasuga arrives in Kamurocho and is shocked by how much society changed during his prison term. In Like a Dragon 8, Kasuga's hairstyle is a ponytail once again. Ichiban arranges for Aoki to be lured to the Arakawa Family office, and used the opportunity to record incriminating evidence against him and expose his true nature to the general public. Kuze and the Go-Ryu follow Ryuji, while Kasuga chases after Han. Occupation Cost decreases with each level. Ichiban is the lead character in the 2020 video game Yakuza: Like A Dragon, the first main series Yakuza title which does not feature recurring series lead Kazuma Kiryu as a playable character. Height He and his friends are asked to hold the invading Omi Alliance at bay until they can burn down their operation. Arakawa says that Ichi was like a son to him, but isn't it hypocritical that only moments later of him stating that Ichi felt like a son to him, he still sells him out making him go to prison because his other actual son (or so he though) messed up ? Ichiban confronts Aoki during an election rally and tricks him into sending his men to the Millenium Tower at Kamuroch after lying about Sawashiro leaking the existence of incriminating evidence at the Arakawa Family office. [29] Chingy Nea from Kotaku praised Ichiban as the Yakuza series most relatable protagonist and one of its best characters, and the main reason why Like a Dragon was a source of comfort and joy for her in late-2020. They went back to save the baby, but Arakawa had already freed the baby from the locker, declaring that it was now his child. Really, Ichiban's relationship with Arakawa as a whole is one big Crowning Moment of Heartwarming given the later reveal that Ichiban is Arakawa's true son. His personal skills revolve around healing for his allies and himself. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. The character's fascination with Dragon Quest serves as the impetus for the series' change from action adventure to role-playing games. On the way, a helicopter spots them on a rooftop and Adachi stays behind. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. On New Year's Eve in 2000, Arakawa takes Ichiban Kasuga out for Peking duck, but all restaurants serving it are closed. [10] Tang said that his character is the "opposite" of Kiryu in terms of personality. Kazuhiro Nakaya Sawashiro reveals that he did not commit the murder all those years ago, but it was in fact Arakawa's own son. While ending the two largest Yakuza organizations in Japan is a significant development (after all, this is a series based entirely around organized crime), it's interesting to see such an action-packed series make this decision through the use of real-world politics (or at least something that resembles the real world). Restores all allies' health by up to 50% at the start of battle, provided they are still conscious. )Ichiban Kasuga (son, former subordinate)Masato Arakawa (adoptive son)Hikawa (former patriarch)Mitsuo Yasumura (subordinate)Reiji Ishioda (subordinate)Yosuke Tendo (subordinate)Masaru Watase (ally)Daigo Dojima (ally)Goro Majima (ally)Taiga Saejima (ally)Ryuhei Hoshino (acquaintance)Tora (former co-star) Masumi, Tendo, Watase's mysterious bodyguard, and Kasuga and his party fight the opposition and win, allowing the dissolution to succeed. and our When he finds Daigo, he tells Ichiban about where Kiryu's at, and then, just as Ichiban tries to get the truth from Daigo about Arakawa, Daigo gets shot by a character looking to silence anyone saying anything about the Omi Alliance and its plan.