Robert Garcia (Art of Fighting)

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==Summary==
Robert Garcia is the deuteragonist of the Art of Fighting series and a master of Kyokugenryu Karate alongside his friend and rival Ryo Sakazaki. Robert shows a carefree attitude that stands in stark contrast with Ryo's seriousness, but nonetheless he has the same burning passion for combat and pull towards justice and the need to protect the weak.
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As the heir of a wealthy italian family, Robert was sent by his father to train under the karate master Takuma Sakazaki, in order to forge his spirit. It was there that he met Ryo, and the two trained together and supported each other for years. When Ryo's mother died and Takuma disappeared, Robert was forced to return home, with the promise of meeting Ryo again and keep improving his skills in the meantime.
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Ten years later Ryo's sister Yuri, who will become Robert's love interest in the future, was kidnapped by a criminal organization. Robert, who was coincidentally paying a visit to his old rival, joined forces with him, and the two fought their way through the South Town underworld until they managed to rescue Yuri and uncover the truth behind the kidnapping.
Just a year later Geese Howard, the man behind that crime, hosts the first "The King of Fighters" tournament in order to gather strong fighters for his cause. Robert joins the competition to prove his worth, but fails to reach the final.
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Six months pass and Robert, while on his way to a date with Yuri, stumbles upon a childhood friend named Freia. She tells him she was carrying the data of a rare discovery that her father, an archeologist, had made years ago. His last wishes were to have the data handed to a man named Wyler, the son of his best friend, and Freia was on a journey to fulfill said wish. Robert then decides to escort her through Glasshill Valley, where Wyler awaits, and protect her from a group of fighers who are looking for those data. At the end the two learn that such discovery was a powerful drug able to increase human physical capabilities, which Wyler eventually uses on himself. Although his strength seems overwhelming, Robert manages to defeat him after a brave battle, reverting him to a normal human and thus saving the world. Following Freia's decision to remain in Glasshill and tend the now mentally damaged Wyler, Robert returns to his everyday life, his training and his relationship with Yuri.
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==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Robert Garcia, epithets "The Strongest Tiger" and "The Raging Tiger"
Origin: Art of Fighting
Gender: Male
Age: About the same as Ryo
Classification: Human, Martial Artist
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Kyokugenryu Karate Master, Ki Manipulation and Projection, Damage Boost (Can charge his Ki to perform powerful Super Attacks), Acrobatics (Can somersault jump forward and backwards, leap off of walls, land on his feet with a somersault after having been hit while airborne, spring back on a standing position after a throw, perform handsprings to dodge attacks and attack with frontal flip kicks. Moreover, Robert knows plenty of acrobatic techniques and aerial attacks)
Attack Potency: Wall level (Equal to Ryo and is among the strongest fighters of the setting. Defeated Wyler at the end of AoF3. Can smash four ice pillarsArt of Fighting - "Ice Pillar Smash" Bonus Stage with a single chop, shatter large logsArt of Fighting 2 - "Initiate Super Death Blow" Bonus Stage and topple treesArt of Fighting 2 - "Spirit Training" Bonus Stage)
Speed: Superhuman (Can deliver flurries of attacks at superhuman speed, as demonstrated by techniques such as Genei Kyaku and Ryuuko Ranbu. Equal to Ryo)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Comparable to Ryo)
Striking Strength: Wall level
Durability: Wall level (Able to withstand the force of his own blows and attacks from the likes of Ryo Sakazaki and Wyler)
Stamina: At least Athletic, likely Superhuman (Can engage comparable opponents in serious battle. Part of his training schedule consists in destroying objects such as ice blocks and trees with his bare hands, or taking down a dozen of thugs coming at him all together. Can replenish his reserves of Ki via Ki Charge. Should be at least comparable to the Fatal Fury characters, which have all consistently demonstrated to be able to to fight for hours and even entire days)
Range: Standard Melee Range; Several Meters via Ki Projection
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Average, Gifted in combat (A talented martial artist who trained since an early age under Takuma Sakazaki, a master of Kyokugen-ryu Karate, alongside his son Ryo Sakazaki. Although he had to leave the dojo, he kept training and fighting on his own for a decade, becoming renowned as "The Strongest Tiger". In the following years he helped Ryo saving Yuri, entered the first "The King of Fighters" tournament and battled his way through a pletora of opponents while escorting his friend Freia across Glasshill Valley.Art of Fighting - Virtual Console pageArt of Fighting 2 - Virtual Console pageNeo Geo Complete Box Website - Art of Fighting Robert is just as capable as a his rival Ryo, and the two often spar and train together. Can strike with enough precision to cut offArt of Fighting - "Bottle Cut" Bonus Stage the top of five bottles with a single chop and is able to quickly disposeArt of Fighting 2 - "Strength Training" Bonus Stage of multiple enemies at the same time)
Weaknesses: None notable.
Fighting Style:
Kyokugen-ryu is a simple but effective style based on traditional combat karate, with the addition of throws taken from judo and other unique techniques. Although it is mostly based on strikes and destructive combinations of attacks, an important part of Kyokugen-ryu karate is the ability to control and project Ki, the inner spiritual energy of the fighter. The best pratictioners often end up developing their own version of the style, with Robert's being centered towards a more prominent use of kicks and acrobatics maneuvers. 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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*Ko'ou Ken (Tiger Sparkle Fist): Robert unleashes a projectile of ki energy from his right arm.
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*Ki Charge: Robert focuses and charges up his reserves of Ki.
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*Ryuuga (Dragon Fang): A powerful jumping uppercut imbued with Ki energy, optimal to deal with airborne opponents.
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*Hien Shippuu Kyaku (Flying Swallow Hurricane Leg): Robert leaps towards the opponent at high speed, delivering two flying roundhouse kicks empowered by ki energy.
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*Hien Ryuujin Kyaku (Flying Swallow Dragon God Leg): Robert jumps into the air and then falls down with a flying kick imbued in ki energy, then bounces off the opponent with a somersault.
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*Gen'ei Kyaku (Phantom Leg): Robert attacks with a stunning barrage of kicks that knocks the opponent down.
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*Kubikiri Nage: Robert grips the opponent with one hand and throws them over his shoulder, slamming them onto the ground.
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*Haoh Shoukou Ken (Supreme King Flying Howl Fist): Robert builds up his ki for a moment, then releases a large wave of energy towards the opponent.
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*Ryuuko Ranbu (Dragon Tiger Wild Dance): Robert's most powerful technique, with which he dashes towards the opponent and unleashes a savage barrage of punches and kicks, ending with a Ryuuga.
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