Mackenzie the Tiger/Mystic Zone

== Playstyle (during-series) ==
Mac Hartley has an interesting layout - he has these things called “Sparks.” He can use them three times a match, and when he fires them and they land, the opponent is paralyzed for four seconds, and for four more seconds they can’t use specials or Mana Bursts/Breaks. They can stack if used continuously.
Also, instead of dashing, he can charge lightning in himself while running, and though it costs half a bar, it is a good attack as it is extremely fast and sends opponent straight up. Without any bars, he cannot zapdash.
Mac, being Mac, has a large layout of weapons. He carries around him with him his sword, Angel, his guns, Zip and Zap, and his Flash Gauntlets. They have different uses for different approaches - with Light normals, Mac will attack with his guns, giving him range, but they have to be in a certain spot, and it doesn’t do too much damage. With Medium normals, he will approach them with Angel, which has good range, speed, and power. With Heavy normals, he’ll approach with his gauntlets, which don’t have range, but do have speed and power. You can also change up mid-combo for powerful switches!
== Moveset ==
Rapid Fire - 
* Mac takes out his guns and fires continuously. His shots can be angled, and though the attack lasts for four seconds, it can be cancelled by pressing the button again.
Particle Zap - 
* Mac creates a heavy bomb of electricity that he drops on the opponent. When it hits the ground, it explodes, making the opponent bounce a little and making it a good combo extender.
Thunder Gather - + 
* A Command Normal where Mac glows with his aura, his hand coated in blue (yellow if in TAI) energy. This will make Thunder Grenade stronger.
Voltage Orb - OK + 
* Mac creates a ball of electricity that homes in on the opponent as it slowly floats around. Mac can still move around during the attack, making it good for shield pressure.
Voltage Disc - + 
* Mac creates two discs of electricity in his hands before firing them off, one in a straight line and one in an upwards arc. The one he fires straight comes back, though it doesn't directly affect Mac in his rebound.
Angel's Tip - + 
* Light Version - Mac uses Angel and slashes multiple times, with the last hit hitting overhead and slightly sending the opponent upwards.
* Medium Version - Mac basically performs the Light version, but the last hit instead sends the enemy into a sliding knockdown though it has a slower starting time.
* Heavy Version - Mac slashes the opponent seven times, making the Japanese kanji for “spirit” 気 before it explodes.
* Angel's Heaven Version - If Angel's Heaven is active, all of the slashes in every version hit twice.
Breaker Burst Dance - + 
* Light Version - Mac performs three punches with the Flash Gauntlets before punching the opponent downwards.
* Medium Version - Mac only does the downwards punch, doing less damage than the Light version but making for a sliding knockdown.
* Heavy Version - Mac performs the Light version with electricity-coated fists and the last punch making a sliding knockdown.
Metal Discharge - + 
* Light Version: Mac slides on his knees, hitting the opponent twice and releasing a bolt of electricity upwards if it hits.
* Medium Version: Mac slides on his knees while enveloped in electricity, and it hits low.
* Heavy Version: Similar to the Medium version, but the startup of the move is invincible.
Static Sparrow - + 
* Light Version: Mac dives diagonally downwards with Angel, only hitting once before he jumps off of them.
* Medium Version: Mac is covered with electricity as he dives, creating a sliding knockdown for the opponent as he drags them all the way down.
* Heavy Version: Similar to the Medium version, but with less starting lag.
Jumpstarter - + 
* Mac slashes upwards with Angel, hitting multiple times.
Storming Bullet - + 
* A Mana Burst where Mac punches the opponent in the stomach, making them stagger. Then, he punches them up and repeatedly shoots them with cryokinetic bullets, making them an ice statue. Next, he jumps up and uses the frozen opponent as a springboard, boosting himself up while launching the opponent downwards. Then, he charges Angel with electricity and throws it like a lightning bolt, causing it to go through them and cause an explosion.
Thunder Grenade - + 
* A Mana Burst where Mac throws the Thunder Grenade, which moves very quickly. When it hits the opponent, it explodes (and if you continuously used Thunder Gather beforehand, it will deal far more damage).
> Zeus Renegade - 
* Mac will take this move to the extreme Level 5 variant called Zeus Renegade and then cover his palms in electricity before creating an electric twister. Then, he punches the opponent in the chest, blasting energy through them.
Tranquil Awesomeness Incarnate - + 
* One of Mac's Mana Breaks Mac is surrounded by a fiery blue aura, as there’s a cutscene of him turning differing shades of blue and giving him a huge stat boost (to be specific, a 20% boost for all stats) for the rest of the match. However, it takes him longer to gain meter in this form, as his hit-to-meter gain is reduced by 1.4x. (Also, all blue-colored attacks are turned yellow.)
Angel's Heaven - + 
* In this Mana Break, Mac inserts all of his energy into his sword, and there’s a cutscene of it being longer, giving it chainsaw-like edges, and causing Mac to be in his base form for the rest of the match with his new sword, Heaven. This makes his attacks stronger (25% damage increase) and his air attacks better along with giving him better range, but his defense goes down. This stops Mac from performing moves that don’t include his sword, and his supers are altered.
Mjolnir Smash - + /
* A Mana Break where Mac charges electrical energy in his body before bursting forward with immense speed. If he hits his opponent, he kicks them in the crotch and uppercuts them into the air. There’s a cutscene of him flaring his aura before bursting upwards, charged with ergokinetic and electric energy before delivering a ferocious punch to the opponent's face.
> Follow-up Attack - 
* For one more bar out of his Ergo Meter, Mac will equip Angel and charge it with electricity before Spin Dashing downwards, allowing electrical energy to run through the opponent until they hit the ground and paralyzing the opponent for five seconds.
=== Misc. ===
Rapid Fire (assist)
* Mac uses Rapid Fire on the opponent, shooting them at fast speeds. However, this version can’t be angled.
Boomerang Winger (assist)
* Mac throws Angel like a boomerang, and it hits multiple times before returning to Mac.
Stun Punish - + 
* In Mac’s destructive Stun Punish, he grabs the opponent, clutches them in a bear hug and breaks their back, and unleashes an electric inferno. When the move is done, Mac turns around and smirks.
Mac-ximum Power - (Focus Frenzy Button)
* Mac's Mana Burst when his Focus Frenzy is activated and the younger Mac is his teammate, Mac slashes at the opponent before they both jump back, shooting them. Then, the younger Mac charges energy in his fists and punches the opponent upwards, and Mac fires a blue/yellow beam at the opponent. The younger Mac joins in, and the attack consumes the opponent.
Static Gale - (Focus Frenzy Button)
* If Mac is in TAI and Sonic is his partner, then he gets the Mana Burst Static Gale, where he and Super Sonic create a typhoon of life force and Chaos Energy, hitting the opponent repeatedly.
=== Angel's Heaven-exclusives ===
Shock Sender - OK 
* Mac slashes Heaven forward, making a yellow blade beam that shoots forward. In the air, it shoots downwards diagonally.
Bolt Excalibur - OK + / 
* Light Version: Mac twirls Heaven around in this Mana Burst and stabs it into the ground, causing electricity to rise from the ground and hitting anyone in the area near him. In this version, the opponent stays level with Mac.
* Heavy Version: Takes a bit longer to come out, but is stronger and knocks the opponent into the air.
Boomerang Blade - + 
* In the Mana Burst, Mac throws Heaven forward. If it hits, it drags the opponent to the edge of the screen while spinning before reeling them back in, all while electrocuting them. When the move is finished, there is a ⅓ chance that the opponent will be paralyzed for three seconds.
Quake Burst - + 
* A DP and a Mana Break where Mac swings Heaven forward. If it hits, then after a second and third slash they are sent flying, with electricity surging through them until the move is done. Then, they are paralyzed for three seconds. (This move can be done right out of a shield.)
== FF and Dialogue ==
Focus Frenzy: Mac gains a new move called Aura Outburst, which has him release an orb of energy around him. This lightly knocks the opponent up, and is good for extending combos. He gets special effects depending on his assist character:
* Younger Mac: Mac gets a new attack called Mac-ximum Power (described above). His TAI is also boosted by 12%, and is hit-to-meter gain is increased from 40% reduction to 25% reduction. 
* Scarlet: by pressing the Focus Frenzy button, she’ll either come like a comet down from the screen or fire a round of bullets, in that order. 
* Kennedy: he will fire an Erynsphere from the back of the screen, dragging them to the edge.
* Sonic: Mac gets a new Mana Burst Static Gale (described above) and a 10% speed increase.
Introduction: Mac twirls Angel around before letting it lay on his shoulder. Then, he says his line before pointing it forward.
Introduction 2: Mac is resting his elbow on Angel’s handle. Then, while saying his line, he kicks Angel with his heel, knocking it into the air and in front of Mac. He catches it with one arm, finishes with his, and strokes with hair with his free hand before a blue aura consumes him.
“I’m giving you the chance to run back to your mommy.”
“You really think I’m gonna go down easy? I pity the fool.”
“I’ll go easy on ya. Try to keep up!”
"Are you sure you're on my level, Scar? (...)" vs Scarlet
"Well, well, well, Ken. I didn't think you had enough guts to show. (...)" vs Kennedy
"(...) My god, Fauna, if you're so tough let's get it on!" vs Terra
Ending: Mac reloads his guns while saying his line, smirking. Then, he crosses them in an “X” formation.
Ending 2: Mac crackles with electricity and says his line, raising his fist. Then, a lightning bolt strikes him, and he disappears.
“Did you see this coming? I sure did.”
“Just leave before you break into tears.”
“Mackenzie Hartley wins again!”
“Haha, I’d hate to be you right now!” “Let’s see if you can keep up with this!” “This is pure lightning! Prepare for the storm!” - during Zeus Renegade
“You done goofed!” “It’s goin’ down!” “Call me Zeus, ‘cuz I’m a god of thunder!" - during Mjolnir Smash
== Arcade ==
=== Solo ===
Plot: Mackenzie is on a mission to defeat the Drained Doubles. He fights 632-RK and the Egg Walker as the final boss.
"It wasn't all that tough beating the egghead at first - he was pretty easy to crack. But then that gigazoid thingamajob showed up, and Eggman had a new bot ready! It was actually kinda tough, but me, being me, overcame it. Man, that reward money is GREAT!"
=== W/Scarlet ===
Plot: Mac and Scarlet are sent on a mission to check out what a quiet Eggman has been up to. They fight Turbo Mecha Sonic as the final boss.
=== W/Younger Mac ===
Plot: The Macs meet each other, confused, and Kennedy explained that the Drained Doubles probably had an effect in the split. They fight Scale as the final boss.
== Playstyle (pre-series) ==
Mackenzie Hartley the Tiger, before the series began, is here with his buddies to join the fray! One of the members of his master Aorki’s group, Mac is largely an all-around/rushdown character, who doesn’t really depend on range, but needs to really be in your face for lots of damage. With his Flash Gauntlets, Mac can either fire projectiles from afar and punch you for direct combat - or, with his guns Zip and Zap, he shoot you endlessly. Mac is very speedy, which means that he can zip and zoom around the stage with ease - however, get caught, and you’re in for something. Mac's aerial launcher also isn't a launcher; when used in a combo, Mac has an electric hitbox around him, and he'll drag the opponent down with him. When used raw, however, there is no electric hitbox, so it only hits and he hits the ground - however, when he hits the ground, that launches the opponent, and it hits overhead. Mac has slightly-below average health and attack, very high speed, and decent defense, so that makes him a balanced character.
== Moveset ==
Jolt Spark - OK 
* Mac sparks with electricity. Press the button quickly to knock the opponent slightly upwards, and hold it to send the opponent downwards and cause a sliding knockdown.
Bullet Burst - + 
* A Command Normal where Mac aims one of his guns upwards before firing a short burst of energy from it.
Volt Bolt - OK ( / ) + 
* Yet another Command Normal where Mac moves left or right as a lightning bolt, doing no damage but allowing him to travel quickly and through opponents.
Static Axe - + 
* Light Version: Mac Spin Dashes with electricity in him, leaving his leg out for more range.
* Medium Version: It comes out a bit later, but it hits overhead and the last hit has a slight pause.
* Heavy Version: It has the speed of the Light version with the power and overhead-hitting abilities as the Medium.
Paralyzing Pulse - + 
* An EX Special where Mac creates a flash of electricity from his hand, paralyzing the opponent for five seconds.
Jumpstarter - + 
* Mac fires ergokinetic energy from his gauntlet forwards, blasting him back and causing him to elbow the opponent. Then, he spins around and kicks the opponent away.
Bouncing Storm - OK + 
* A Mana Burst where Mac dashes to punch the opponent airborne with his Flash Gauntlets before inserting electricity into himself. Then, he jumps all across the stage, striking, slamming and zapping the opponent repeatedly before spiking them down, similar to Base Goku's Kaioken in Dragon Ball Fighterz.
Electric Front - + 
* In this Mana Burst, Mac smashes downward with the Flash Gauntlets, and for this part of the move, he has super armor. Then, he punches in a curve, and if it hits, it knocks the opponent backwards. This can be good for getting out of the corner.
Bursting Bull - + / 
* His Mana Break in which Mac bundles his body in electricity, turns into his TAI form, and bursts forward. Next, he punches the opponent several times. Then, he kicks them, but before they can be launched too far, Mac grabs their legs and throws them into the air. After that, there’s a cutscene of Mac jumping sky high saying a line (“Here I come!” “You better be ready!” “Time for a bullet dance!” “Don’t die too soon, okay?”) before coming crashing down and punching the opponent in the stomach, creating a blue inferno.
=== Misc. ===
Backburner (assist)
* Mac performs his Jumpstarter.
Feint Shot (assist)
* Mac fires an orb of ergokinetic energy from his gauntlet, lightly bouncing the enemy and allowing for the main character to use a move of their own.
Stun Punish - + 
* Mac shoots the opponent rapidly with electric bullets, and after shooting them, they all explode with lightning for a shocking blast. Then, Mac jumps up and kicks the opponent three times before kicking them down and punching down with his Flash Gauntlets for a large ergokinetic crash.
== FF and Dialogue ==
Focus Frenzy: All of Mac’s specials now have a 1/8 chance paralyze the opponent for two seconds. On the other hand, all of Mac’s Mana Bursts have a ⅕ chance stun the opponent. Other changes depending on teammates include:
* Amelia: he also gets a 13% strength boost.
* Jamal: his Mana Bursts/Break have a ⅕ chance to burn the opponent. 
* Older Mac: he joins him during Electric Front with his own Flash Gauntlets, dealing 1.4x more damage.
Introduction: Mac falls onto the ground as a bolt of lightning, touching it with one of his hands. He says his line before readying his gauntlets and reloading his guns.
Introduction 2: Mac twirls his guns, smiling, before putting them on his belt and giving the opponent a thumbs-down.
“No hard feelings, right?”
“Sorry, but you’re gonna have to go down.”
“You sure you wanna do this? Yes? Let’s dance, then!”
Ending: Mac rapidly punches in front of him before flexing his arms, jolting with electricity.
Ending: Mac twirls his guns before throwing them into the air. Then, he shrugs before catching them and putting them on his belt.
“I would’ve warned you… but where’s the fun in that?”
“Aw, so weak. And here I thought I was gonna get a challenge.”
“Don’t underestimate me, or else this happens.”
== Arcade ==
=== Solo ===
Plot: Aorki sends Mac on a mission to retrieve a scroll that contains the enchantment for a spell that will rid of the Drained Doubles. He fights four Drained Doubles in a 1v4 match as the final battle.
"When Aorki sent me on that mission, I thought it was gonna be easy-peasy! ...not gonna try to underestimate those doubles again. Seriously though, they kept me on my toes! It was a good wake-up call to keep training... even if it means hanging around Jamal. Too bad those clones are gone - they would've made great target practice!"
=== W/Jamal, Amelia or Buster ===
Plot: Basically the plot of Solo, but he has his buddies with him! He fights the Drained Cluster as the final boss.
"When Aorki sent me on that mission, I was sure I could take it on myself, but the killjoy just had to add the joy assassin in the fray, Jamal. I was assured that Jamal was going to blow me up eventually, but to my surprise, he actually didn't. The cluster of those clones were disgusting, but having him there really told me that there was someone I had to one-up. Jamal... I guess I hafta thank you, huh?" -w/Jamal
"When Aorki sent me on that mission, I was sure I could take it on by myself, but I'm glad I wasn't flying solo for this one - Amelia was assigned to go with me! Though I don't know if Amelia knows how pretty she is, or how smart she is, or how talented she is... I'm getting ahead of myself. Okay, I might've shown off a little bit during the mission, but it was worth it if I made her smile! I wanted to puke at that clusterfuck of a monster, but having Amelia there was basically a message yelling 'DON'T MAKE A FOOL OUTTA YOURSELF!'... so I didn't. Heh, impressed now, Amelia?" -w/Amelia
"When Aorki sent me on that mission, I was sure I could take it on myself, but I guess the killjoy wanted it to be a 'learning experience' for Buster, so he sent the kid along with me. Not complaints here - the dude can take some hits, and though I might've gone off track with the sightseeing, Buster really is a cool guy, and he's a quick learner, too! I still had to save his butt when the cluster thing showed up, though. You're welcome, Buster." -w/Buster 
=== W/Older Mac ===
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