Charlotte Christine de Colde

==Summary==
Charlotte Christine de Colde is a recurring character in the Samurai Shodown series. She is french noblewoman animated by a chivarlous sense of justice and a love for her country. She sided with the people and was instrumental for the success of the Révolution.
Charlotte often ventured to Japan to oppose the evil beings who threatened to extend their reach even in Europe. She also aimed to establish a friendly relationship between the two countries, believing that cooperation would have been the key for a bright future. She befriended the heir to the Shogunate, Yoshitora Tokugawa, and fought side by side with Haohmaru, for whom she even fell in an impossible love.
Charlotte is 182 cm tall, weighs 50 kg and her blood type is B. She likes crimson roses, dislikes rodents, her idol is her warrior father and her flaw is being unintentionally condescending and prefers people who have both intellectual and martial strength. She feels at peace when she is in a good fox hunt. To her the path of the sword is "Winning a complete victory without getting hurt"Samurai Shodown Anniversary Website
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Charlotte Christine de Colde
Origin: Samurai Shodown
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 30 (SS to SS Sen), born on February 4, 1761
Classification: Human, Knight, Revolutionist
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Master Fencer, Martial Arts (Her fighting style incorporates several ), Acrobatics (Knows several acrobatic techniques and . Can perform recovery rolls and backflips that allow her to maintain her balance when struck in mid-air. Can jump back on her feet with a handstand), Rage Power (A recurrent trope of the series is the ability of a warrior to increase their strength the more wounds and damage the sustain, with this power up being connected to rage), Chi Manipulation, Extrasensory Perception (Could sense the evil miasma emanated by Shizuka), Explosion Manipulation (Via Splash Gradation), Poison Manipulation (Via Honorable Death)
Attack Potency: City level (A rival toSamurai Shodown (2019) - Charlotte's Rival Battle Nakoruru. She is among the warriors would could have defeated Shizuka Gozen)
Speed: Supersonic+ (Able to keep up with Shizuka and other warriors. At the very least comparable to Earthquake's henchmen, who can run fasterSamurai Shodown - Earthquake's Ending than the eye)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Strong enough to clash weapons with the likes of Hattori Hanzo and Wan-Fu, with the latter being capable of swinging a large iron ball)
Striking Strength: City level
Durability: City level (Able to endure attacks from the likes of Nakoruru and Shizuka)
Stamina: At least Peak Human (A warrior in excellent physical condition. Can endure several attacks from cold weapons before going down. Used to sustain attacks based on fire, ice, electricity and more)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically, Extended Melee Range with "La Roche"; Several Meters with projectiles.
Standard Equipment: An épée called "La Roche", a plate armor, a few roses and a flask of poison.
Intelligence: Above Average (Referred to as a natural born knight,Samurai Shodown 2019 - Official Website Charlotte is a capable warrior and leader. Valuing frugality and martial arts more than power, she developed a unique style of swordsmanship and dedicated her life to fight for the innocents and guide France towards prosperity. Her contribution has been fundamentalSamurai Shodown Sen - Charlotte's Prologue for the successSamurai Shodown Sen - Charlotte's Ending of the French Revolution, having persevered through the adversitiesSamurai Shodown (2019) - Charlotte's Ending and guided the plebsSamurai Shodown - Charlotte's Ending to victory. Charlotte travelled through all the countriesSamurai Shodown V - Official Website of the East and visitedSamurai Shodown V - Charlotte's Prologue Japan multipleSamurai Shodown (2019) - Charlotte's Prologue times to vanquish the evil beings that appeared from time to time. In her life, she clashed blades with a myriad of opponents, establishing herself as a rival to Nakoruru and Wu-RuixiangSamurai Shodown (2019) - Wu-Ruixiang's Rival Battle and making the acquaintanceSamurai Shodown V - Charlotte's Ending of Yoshitora and Haohmaru. She is especially skilled in singing opera and good at fox hunting)
Weaknesses: None notable.
Fighting Style: Charlotte utilizes an original fencing style born from the teachings of her father and her own innate talent. With grace and style, Charlotte strives to achieve a complete victory without getting hurt. Having the honor of a true knight, Charlotte pays Samurai Shodown (2019) - Charlotte's Win Quotes (Generic) to other warriors by never Samurai Shodown (2019) - Charlotte's Win Quotes (vs. Rimururu) in a duel. 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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*Power Gradation: Charlotte channels energy through her rapier and attacks with a jumping uppercut.
*Splash Fount: Charlotte hops back and then dashes forward with a flurry of thrusts.
*Tri-Slash: Charlotte draws a triangle of energy in the air and launches it towards the opponents.
*Bayonet Lunge: A poweful thrusts delivered after charging the rapier with energy. This move, coupled with Splash Fount, is occasionally used to kill the opponent.Samurai Shodown IV - Gameplay
*Lion Lance: Charlotte slides forward, trips the opponent over her and throws them backwards with a single hand.
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*Crystal Rose: Charlotte throws a rose at the opponent and attacks them relentlessly from both sides, projecting the image of a rose in the air. She then finishes with a dashing Bayonet Lunge and a Power Gradation that slashes slices through the illusion and the opponent. 
*Splash Gradation: Charlotte slashes the air multiple times, tracing a 7-pointed star of energy that damages the opponent. Because of its great strength, this attack often disarms the opponent or destroys their weapon. Charlotte can also trigger a small, localized explosion right in the middle of the star. She occasionally follows up with a Power Gradation that slices the victimSamurai Shodown V Special - Gameplay in half.
*La Danse De La Rose: Charlotte stuns the opponent with a high slash and tosses a rose in the air. In the time it takes to fall dawn, Charlotte delivers a furious barrage of thrusts, with the last one piercing clear through the rose and the enemy.
*Lightning Blade: By taking advantage of an opponent's opening, Charlotte dashes forward at great speed and slashes their entire body.
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*Throw: Charlotte grabs the opponent and pushes them sideways, throwing them off balance or kneeing them in the face.Samurai Shodown Sen - Gameplay
*Sword Clash: When clashing swords with the opponent, Charlotte will try to overpower and disarm them.
*Sword Catch: Charlotte catches the opponent's weapon with her bare hands, tosses it away and strikes them back.
*Counter: A defensive technique meant to either stagger or disarm the opponent.
*Honorable Death: A way for Charlotte to end her life on her own terms, doing so by drinking a flask of poison that kills her instantly.
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