Fulgore (Classic)

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==Summary==
Fulgore is one of the main characters of the Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2/Gold games. It is a battle cyborg developed by the megacorporation Ultratech with the purpose to be mass produced and used to build an army of loyal and invincible soldiers that would take over the world. The Fulgore that appears in the first game is a prototype, the Mark I, developed by a genious scientist and his team over a period of a few years. Dark rumors spread about the origin of the human parts that compose the prototype, and hints seemingly point out to be belonging to Black Eagle, the brother of Cheif Thunder who fell against Spinal in the last Killer Instinct tournament. The final product is a masterpiece meant to be the deadliest and most powerful of Ultratech's creation, entered into the new Killer Instinct tournament to prove its worth against the world's strongest fighters and other Ultratech's specimens.
Eventually, the first Fulgore will end up facing the warrior monk Jago, who will triumph over the cyborg and shut it down once and for all.
However, by the time the prototype is destroyed, a new, expensive and upgraded model was already being worked on since some time. Following the demise of Eyedol and the time shift that drifted several people and locations into the past, the Fulgore Mark II is activated by its enraged creator, whose only aim is to get revenge on Jago for destroying his first creation. Now stranded in an ancient world, Fulgore's only reason to exist is wander the world, looking for his fated nemesis. On its path Fulgore will also meet the warlord Gargos and the special agent B. Orchid, whose fate, along with Jago's, will make the difference between a free world or one controlled by Ultratech's iron grip.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: | , Higher via No Mercy IV
Key: Mark I/Killer Instinct | Mark II/Killer Instinct 2
Name: Fulgore (Divided in Mark I and II)
Origin: Killer Instinct
Gender: Technically genderless, possibly male for Mark I (made with parts of Eagle's body and is susceptible to B. Orchid's Heart Attack). Technically genderless, otherwise unknown for Mark II (made with human parts like its predecessor, but any other detail or possible influence is unknown)
Age: 1 for both versions
Classification: Cyborg
Powers and Abilities:
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Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Cyborgization (Partially made with , most likely Black Eagle), Weapon Mastery/Bodily Weaponry, Martial Arts, Energy Projection, Attack Reflection (Via Plasma-Flect), Teleportation (Via Plasma-Port), Body Control (Via Gun 'em Down. Can also reload its claws after firing them with Laser Storm), possibly Broadway Force (Via Humiliation), Damage Boost (Can perform Shadow Moves, which are enhanced versions of its Special Moves), Status Effect Inducement (By hitting the opponent repeteadly, without them being able to recover, it can cause them to enter the , which leaves them unable to react)
|-|Mark II=
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Cyborgization (Should have a composition similar to its predecessor's), Weapon Mastery/Bodily Weaponry, Martial Arts, Energy Projection, Attack Reflection (Via Plasma-Flect), Teleportation (Via Plasma-Port), Invisibility (Via Inviso), Electricity Manipulation (Via Chest Spark), Summoning (Via No Mercy IV), Transformation (Via No Mercy III), possibly Non-Physical Interaction (Able to harm Jago's ghost form, which might be incorporeal), Damage Boost (Can perform Super Moves, which are enhanced versions of its Special Moves), Status Effect Inducement (By hitting the opponent repeteadly, without them being able to recover, it can cause them to enter the , which leaves them unable to react. It can cause this status with a "Parry Move" as well)
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Attack Potency: Wall level+ (Strong enough to with Jago. Should be comparable to Spinal, as it was to replace him) | Wall level+ (Stronger than the previous model. Able to destroy a large wall in Sabrewulf's castle. Had the capability of killing Gargos, Jago and B. Orchid), Higher via No Mercy III (Its orbital laser can turn into paste characters comparable to Fulgore, Jago etc.)
Speed: Superhuman Travel Speed (Comparable to the likes of Sabrewulf), with Supersonic reactions and combat speed (Fast enough to react to and dodge Cinder's Trailblazer, which allows him to fly at supersonic speed) | Superhuman Travel Speed, with Supersonic reactions and combat speed (Faster than its previous model), Relativistic via no Mercy IV
Lifting Strength: Class 1 (Able to grapple and throw around opponents as heavy as Riptor) | Class 1 (Stronger than its previous model)
Striking Strength: Wall level+ | Wall level+ 
Durability: Wall level+ (Can endure hits from opponents comparable to it) | Wall level+ (More durable than its previous model. Those in its league are able to withstand being thrown through a large wall and into explosive barrels)
Stamina: Athletic (Built to go through deadly battles)
Range: Standard melee range, several meters with projectiles and teleportation
Standard Equipment: Energy Claws, Arm Boosters, different types of guns and beams depending on the model, Orbital Laser (only Fulgore Mark II)
Intelligence: Technically Mindless, Above Average in combat and Above Average overall for Fulgore Mk.II (Fulgore is a type of cyborg meant to follow its program, and thus it doesn't seem to have any independence when it comes to thinking. Nonetheless, the Fulgore Mk.II showed fairly high levels of autonomy, actively looking for Jago around the world, even sneaking on him and for a surprise attack in one of the possible endings. The second model performed further demonstrations of its abilities in several of its endings, achieving results such as taking control of and rebuilding Ultratech, and creating its own robotic army to enslave the entire world. However, Fulgore's real valor resides in combat. Both the first and second model have been made to be deadly soldiers, created over the span of years by an Ultratech genius and his team. The Fulgore Mk. I is already described as the most dangerous of Ultratech creations, thus surpassing beings such as Spinal and Riptor, and the Mk.II is even more advanced. Both cyborgs have the capacity to mix physical attacks with ranged weapons, as well as clashing with the world's best fighters. In some endings, the Mark II could actually defeat and kill Gargos, Jago and B. Orchid) 
Weaknesses: None notable 
Note: Broadway Force comes from a technique which is supposed to be a gag, and thus it can be restricted in versus matches.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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*Fighting Style: Both the Fulgore cyborgs employ a fierce fighting style that revolves around punches and arm strikes made deadly by their large claws. These attacks are skillfully mixed with several type of kicks, including swipes and hits aiming at different heights. All of this is combined with the Fulgores' wide array of weapons and tools, especially ranged attacks that are often included in combos.
FulgoreCombo.gif|Ultra Combo (KI1)
FulgoreCombo2.gif|King Combo (KI2)
*Parry Move: Fulgore enters a special stance and blocks an incoming attack. If it follows up with a Special Move, the opponent will be stunned and left unable to react. 
FulgoreParry.gif|Parry Move
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==Gallery==
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==References==
*Killer Instinct (1994)
*Killer Instinct 2/Gold
*Fulgore's Killer Instinct Profile on Rare's website (archived)
*Fulgore's Killer Instinct 2/Gold Profile on Rare's website (archived)
*Spinal's Killer Instinct Profile on Rare's website (archived)
*Killer Instinct 2/Gold "Story so far" page on Rare's website (archived)
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Leon S. Kennedy (Resident Evil) Leon's Profile (Mark II Fulgore was used, Leon's 9-A and High 8-C weapons were restricted, speed was equalized and the battle took place at the Budokai Tenkaichi Arena from Dragon Ball)
The Harpists (Kung Fu Hustle) The Harpists' Profile (Mark II Fulgore was used, speed was equalized and the battle took place at the Budokai Tenkaichi Arena from Dragon Ball)
Losses:
Right Hand Man (Henry Stickmin) Right Hand Man's Profile (Mark II Fulgore and Human Right Hand Man were used, both were 9-B, speed was equalized and the battle took place at the Budokai Tenkaichi Arena from Dragon Ball)
Inconclusive:
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