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Clark
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Clark in KOF XIII
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Nome InteiroClark Still
Aniversario/IdadeMay 7 (1997 in Metal Slug); 33 years old (KOF '94), 34 years old (KOF series)
Local de NascimentoArquivo:United States.svg.png USA
Altura187cm (6'1 1/2")
Peso105kg (231 lbs)
Tipo SanguíneoA
Trabalho/OcupaçãoIkari Warrior Lieutenant (Second Lieutenant in some works)
GostaHis sunglasses
Não gostaSlugs
HobbiesGun collecting
Comida favoritaOatmeal
Esporte de DestaqueWrestling
ArmaSeveral firearms during Ikari Warriors; Several firearms, explosives and a combat knife in Metal Slug
Estilo de lutaMercenary Combat + Heidern style assassination techniques

Clark Still (クラーク・スティル, Kurāku Sutiru), also mistakenly known as Clark Steel in some translations, is a character from the Ikari Warriors, Metal Slug and The King of Fighters video game series. In Gamest's 1997 Heroes Collection, Clark was voted as the staff's twenty-seventh favorite character. He shared the spot with Kizuna Encounter character, Kim Sue Il. His official nickname is Tough & Cool.

Story[]

Clark is part of the Ikari Warriors mercenary agency who is currently under the orders of Commander Heidern and Colonel Ralf Jones. He was formerly a spy before he entered their service. Clark is known for being a focused and loyal soldier who specializes in gathering information for their missions. He apparently wears his sunglasses to hide a scar in the middle of his forehead; it was caused by Ralf who was carelessly playing with his knives at the time.

Like the other Ikari Warriors, Clark is usually ordered to enter each tournament by Heidern. He continues to play a supporting role in Ralf's decisions and often accepts his superior's views. He and Ralf helped Leona overcome her dramatic past at the end of 1997.

In 1999, his team is ordered to investigate the NESTS cartel. They were also formerly introduced to a new recruit, Whip. She immediately took a liking to Clark since he seemed more professional than Ralf. When she goes missing in the aftermath of 2000, he joined the search effort for her whereabouts in 2001. He thankfully receives a photo of Whip and Kula and hands it to the worried Ralf.

For 2003, Clark joined the mission to confirm the pilots of Sky Noah, a ship that was presumed to be associated with Rugal. Due to the Orochi seal being broken, Leona experiences the Riot of the Blood and goes berserk on Ralf and Clark at the end of the 2003 tournament. Fortunately, they subdue her and are able to report back to headquarters. Before the XI tournament, he and the rest of the Ikari team attend a military funeral for a soldier named Jim Aldgate. After the services end, Heidern voices his concern about possible revival of the Hakkesshu and the Orochi seal. He gravely orders Ralf, Clark, and Whip to investigate and find evidence of the real perpetrators in the tournament.

Personality[]

In contrast to the rowdy and outgoing Ralf, Clark is taciturn and rarely displays much emotion. However, a melancholic streak is hinted at, and his loyalty towards his comrades is never questioned. He is known to sometimes make fun of Ralf's stubbornness and serious nature.

Powers[]

  • Superhuman strength / Ignore Weight: Clark can grab and throw anyone in spite of his/her weight. He can do this to anyone heavier than him including Goro Daimon, Chang Koehan, Brian Battler, Mr. Big, Mukai, Silber, and Raiden

Skills[]

  • Firearms: Clark is proficient with many if not all kinds of firearms.
  • Survival: Clark can survive in many kinds of rough terrain, especially jungles.
  • Knife: Clark can also use knives.

Fighting Style[]

Clark has been trained in the mercenary combat styles of the Ikari Warriors but he is also an accomplished wrestler and grappler. His special move Napalm Stretch is likely a homage to Ataru Kinniku from the Kinnikuman series; both characters share the same technique and perform it in a similar manner. The "Clark Spark" is likewise a direct copy of the "Kinniku/Muscle Spark," and another of Clark's moves also imitates the "Tower Bridge" move used by Robin Mask in the series.

Voice Actors[]

  • Yoshinori Shima - since debut
  • Sean Michaels - KOF: Maximum Impact series (English voice)
  • Eric Kelso - The King of Fighters XII (English voice)

Music[]

  • Jungle Bouncer - The King of Fighters '94, The King of Fighters 2002
  • Desert Requiem - The King of Fighters '95, The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match (when teamed with Ralf and Heidern)
  • Rumbling on the City - The King of Fighters '96, The King of Fighters '98
  • WWIII - The King of Fighters '99
  • The Trooper - The King of Fighters 2000
  • My Whip - The King of Fighters 2001
  • Inside Skinny - The King of Fighters 2003
  • Smell of Gunpowder - The King of Fighters XI, The King of Fighters XIII (when the music is set to "Type B", console version only, shared with Leona Heidern/Wild Leona and Ralf Jones)
  • Irregular Mission - The King of Fighters XIII
  • DESERT REQUIEM ~Operation02UM~ - The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match

Game Appearances[]

Mobile Appearances[]

  • Ikari - Leona Gekitohen
  • SNK Gals Island Senkan Battle Gekichinshichaouzo!

Cameo Appearances[]

Anime Appearances[]

  • The King of Fighters: Another Day

See Also[]

Trivia[]

  • In KOF: Maximum Impact 2, Fio compares Clark to her own comrade Tarma. This is somewhat ironic since Clark has an alternate costume modeled in Tarma's image.
  • In his team's backstory for XI, Ralf mentions that the two veterans' relation with Heidern is best represented by the white magnolia flower from the funeral they attended. In flower language, it means deep unspoken trust.
  • A character named Clark can also found in Crystalis. He lives somewhere on Evil Spirit Island. He was most likely included as an easter egg for fans.

Cards[]

SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS

Sprites[]

Metal Slug 6 The King of Fighters '94 The King of Fighters '95 The King of Fighters '96 The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle The King of Fighters XII

Gallery[]


Includes CC-BY-SA content from Wikipedia's Clark Still article (authors)
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