Jetstream Sam

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==Summary==
Samuel Rodrigues was a cyborg swordsman involved with the Desperado PMC group who fought Raiden in 2018. He was a master swordsman of the "Rodrigues New Shadow School", which had derived from the "Yagyū Shinkage-ryū" (Yagyu New Shadow School) of Japan. His codename was Minuano, named after the cold Brazilian wind, and was also nicknamed "Jetstream Sam". Following his loss to Senator Armstrong in combat, Sam joined up with him.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At most 
Name: Jetstream Sam, Samuel Rodrigues, Minuano.
Origin: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Gender: Male
Age: 25-26.5
Classification: Human with cybernetic and exoskeletal enhancements, Former Vigilante/Freelance Merc, Unofficial Member of the Winds of Destruction.
Powers and Abilities:
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*Superhuman Physical Characteristics
*Skilled Hand-to-Hand Combatant
*Social Influencing (Talked to Raiden and made him question his own ideology which influenced his decision to unleash his Jack the Ripper persona later down the line. Sam can even use this ability in combat, knowing how to effectively taunt his opponents to put them in a state of anger, making them act recklessly and allowing him to easily execute them)
*Cyborgization (Partial; After Armstrong cut off his arm, he replaced it with a cybernetic one)
* Healing (With Repair Nanopaste)
*Likely Nanotechnology (He likely has some kind of nanomachine in his body)
*Likely Self-Sustenance (His nanomachines should be unfathomably superior to those of Solid Snake)
*Enhanced Acrobatics (Enhanced Condition, Hypermobility, All-Terrain Mobility. Can also do double-jumps)
*Can replenish his power via Absorbing the fuel cells/electrolytes of slain enemies
*Master Swordsman 
* Can Bypass Conventional Durability through Vibration Manipulation and Quantum Manipulation with High-Frequency blade (HF weapons vibrate extremely fast, allowing them to disrupt atoms with ease by shrinking their electron clouds. HF weapons can also cause changes to their blades particles at a quantum level, as well as cause quantum decoherence in the plank scale)
*Air Manipulation (Can create vacuum slashes with his swings to slice foes at a distance)
*Information Analysis (Deducted the nature of Raiden's technique as well as his internal struggle just by sparring with him for a few seconds, his Blade Mode automatically analyses the ideal cutting position in order to maximize damage)
*Can enter "Blade Mode" to Speed Up his reactions and combat speed to the point that Time Seems To Be Slowing Down Around Him
*Smoke Manipulation (Via Smoke Grenades)
* Can set his sword on Fire (As seen here)
*Electromagnetism Manipulation (With Electromagnetic grenades)
*Explosion Manipulation (With Grenades)
*High Pain Tolerance (Could endure Armstrong's stab in his arm and shrug off Raiden slashing his chest mid-fight. Possibly has pain inhibitors after his cyborgization)
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Resistance to:
*Quantum Manipulation and Vibration Manipulation (Can resist the effects of HF Blades due to having an armor made of carbon nanotube fiber)
*Extreme Heat (Capable of surviving RAY's plasma)
*Likely Empathic and Pain Manipulation after his cyborgization (Nanomachines can suppress hormones to suppress emotions, along with neutralizing pain)
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Attack Potency: At most City level+ (Fought on par with base Raiden. Fought against a casual Armstrong and was even able to briefly gain the upper hand over him), his Murasama Blade ignores conventional durability
Speed: Sub-Relativistic normally (Capable of casually overwhelming Raiden in his Patriots Body to the point where he couldn't keep up despite his Blade Mode, superior to Armstrong and comparable to Raiden's Custom Body), Sub-Relativistic to Relativistic with Blade Mode (Should be comparable to Raiden's, as it functions much the same way), higher with Quick Draw (Cut off Raiden's arm before he could react, severed Armstrong's arm before his nanomachines could fully harden it, something that Raiden and Sam's Blade Modes aren't fast enough to do)
Lifting Strength: Class G (Matched Raiden in a test of sustained strength)
Striking Strength: At most City level+ (Can damage Raiden with his bare hands)
Durability: At most City level+ (Took a few casual blows from Armstrong, but was almost knocked out by them, comparable to Raiden)
Stamina: Superhuman (He has no issues with keeping up with Raiden or even Armstrong, albeit his damage soak is less due to his still-human internals)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Several Meters with Murasama (HF Blades can cut targets even without being in exact physical contact with them), up to Tens of Meters with ranged weapons and Vacuum Slashes
Standard Equipment: 
*High-Frequency Murasama: A 16th-century katana that had been passed down through the Rodrigues family for generations and was later upgraded with High-Frequency technology. Thanks to the exceptional quality of the original weapon, the HF Murasama boasts durability and cutting power far beyond that of standard HF blades. Its sheath also has a rifle mechanism and trigger that can be used to unsheathe the blade at high speeds for rapid attacks.
*Jam Grenade: An electronic attack device that deploys countless metal strips along with an active jammer to temporarily disable radio communications and electronic equipment such as cameras, radar, missile guidance, and lock-on systems as well as stun AI controlled weapons and early model Cyborgs.
*Red Phosphorus Grenade: A smoke grenade that burns phosphorous pentoxide and other additives to create a screen that impairs standard infrared sensors.
*Electromagnetic Grenade: A disposable electronic attack device that emits electromagnetic pulses for a limited time, disabling any UGs and Cyborgs in the area. Because recent-model UGs and Cyborgs immediately shut down all circuitry when an electrical surge is detected, no permanent damage is done.
*Repair Nanopaste Substance UGs and Cyborgs use to recover from sustained injuries, akin to how an average human regenerates from wounds but at a much faster rate. It can be used to restore Sam's Life Gauge immediately.
*Electrolyte Pack: A container of molten carbonate electrolytes used to power military cyborgs' fuel cells. It can be used to restore Sam's Fuel Cell Gauge immediately.
Intelligence: Gifted (Sam is a highly versatile fighter thanks to his mastery of "Rodrigues New Shadow School," a unique Brazilian-Japanese fighting style that includes ruthless efficiency swordsmanship, as well as his proficiency in hand-to-hand combat. Despite having substantially less enhancement, he defeated Raiden in their first encounter and severed Armstrong's arm during their duel. Sam was skilled enough to kill ten armed mobsters with only his sword before receiving any enhancements years prior. Aside from his combat prowess, he also possesses a sharp wit and a remarkably sarcastic sense of humor, making accurate inferences about Raiden's past and hidden personality as Jack the Ripper and taunting his opponents into charging him recklessly before executing them)
Weaknesses: Sam enjoys taunting his opponents more often than not, which can anger them to the point of backfiring. His body is almost entirely human; thus, he could be killed by what would be just superficial damage to cyborgs. He enjoys the thrill of a fight and may drag it out if he finds it enjoyable. He can sometimes be arrogant and complacent, as he was so sure of his victory over Armstrong and caught off guard when the latter continued to persist.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
* Blade Mode: Like Raiden, Sam can enter a "Blade Mode," drastically increasing his reactions and combat speed to the point that his surrounding time seems to slow down, allowing him to deliver numerous precise attacks before his opponent can respond.
*Quick Draw: Murasama's sheath contained a rifle device with a loaded magazine and a trigger below the sword's grip. Sam could use an explosive battōjutsu by triggering this mechanism, capable of outpacing Armstrong's nanomachine enhancement and cutting off his arm. It also sliced off Raiden's arm before he could react.
Quickdraw.gif|Sam using Quick Draw on Raiden
 
* Vacuum Slashes: Sam's unnamed technique. It creates numerous slashes in the air to cut through his opponents.
vacuumslashes.gif|Vacuum Slashes
* Zandatsu (斬奪 - "cut and take"): A special technique used by Sam to extract fuel cell electrolytes from enemy cyborgs and unmanned weapons. By targeting their weak points in Blade Mode, Sam can grab their power cores and instantly recharge his fuel cells and health.
Note: The equipment section also details the equipment he procured during his raid at World Marshall's HQ, which occurred two years before the main story of Metal Gear Rising. It is uncertain if he carries anything besides his sword during the main game's events, and as such, the OP is advised to specify if he has access to it during a match.
==Gallery==
File: MGR_Sam.jpg 
Metal Gear Rising - The Only Thing I Know for Real (Lyrics in Description)|Sam's Theme Song - The Only Thing I Know for Real
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Sundowner (Metal Gear) Sundowner's Profile (Speed was equalized and both had prior knowledge)
Superman (DC Animated Movies (Universe)) Superman's Profile (The fight took place at Metropolis and speed was equalized)
Losses:
Inconclusive:
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