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The Secret Police HQ

The Kazakh Secret Police (カザフ秘密警察) is an antagonistic organization from the manga and its NES adaptation, serving mostly an identical role in both versions as an early obstacle soon replaced by the actual enemy, Enterprise. While the group is not mentioned in the Arcade game's story, their uniform is identical to the one used by the Russian Infantryman enemy.

Overview[]

An underground military force created by Kazakh's ruling party, the Secret Police's main objective is to deal with the many insurrections that are born product of the government's tyrannical and oppressive rule. They are given free rein to take any action required to subdue and capture the rebel groups, which has led them to be completely ruthless in their efforts, being willing to murder people if only to avoid expensive court fees[1]. Their main headquarters is a large, heavily defended police building bearing the country's half-star logo.

Following an alliance with the multinational organization Enterprise, the Secret Police reached a mutually beneficial agreement: Enterprise would supply them with advanced weaponry and the Secret Police would in exchange lend them the captured rebels to serve as guinea pigs in their brain manipulation experiments. Although higher-ups are aware of the ZAIN Project as a brainwashing machine and hope to use it to easily control their enemies[2], they are unaware of the project's more ambitious objectives and the existence of the secret ZAIN Laboratory in their territory.[3]

The Secret Police launches a raid into a secret Rebel meeting after being tipped off, overwhelming them with heavy-duty vehicles such as the T-48 tank. During the confrontation, they are faced with Striders Kain and Sheena, who the rebels hired to support their cause. Eventually, however, Kain ends up captured by the enemy and later subjected to the ZAIN Project's mind control.

Forced to take the mission, Hiryu infiltrates their headquarters and eventually rescues Kain. After leaving the complex, Hiryu uncovers Enterprise's experiments to produce a brainwashing machine and realizes both Kain and his sister Mariya were used as guinea pigs. Following this revelation, he swears to stop Enterprise's plans and eliminate all those involved.

Members[]

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Commander
High-ranking officer of the Secret Police whose name is not revealed. He is seen leading the assault force against the rebels. He's a cruel and corrupt man who uses others to his own ends. He wears a long coat and hat bearing the half-star symbol of the Kazakh Federation, similar to the one used by General Mikiel in the arcade game, possibly meaning he's also a member of Kazakh's ruling party.
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Chief
Officer of the police whose name is not revealed. He's an unscrupulous and cowardly individual, who ends up revealing Enterprise's secret experiments to Hiryu.
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Infantrymen
The bulk of the force. They wear a winter uniform complete with a fur hat and a visor covering their eyes. They are mostly average-skilled individuals and barely a threat to any Strider.
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Pilot & Gunner
Two Secret Police soldiers piloting the Stealth Chopper. The helicopter's pilot is a lean soldier with a pointed nose, while the gunner is a stout mustached man. The gunner resembles the Secret Police chief, having a similar face and mustache. They attack Kain relentlessly while ignoring Sheena as a threat to their armored vehicle, only to die when Sheena aims at the rotor blade, sending them crashing into a building.

Weapons[]

  • Assault Rifle: Service rifle of the Secret Police, similar to the AK-47 rifle with a sight scope equipped on top.
  • T-48: latest model of armored tank. Equipped with a large number of weapons including machine gun seats, Vulcan guns and missile launchers.
  • Stealth Chopper: A heavily armored anti-tank helicopter. Equipped with twin Vulcan guns and a 4-pod missile launcher.
  • Giant Robot: A power loader-type machine with clawed extremities. Exclusive of the NES video game.

References[]

  1. Wada, Tatsumi (November 10, 1989). Strider Hiryû, Chapter 1, Pg. 21. Kadokawa Shoten. ISBN 4-04-713009-5.
  2. Wada, Tatsumi (November 10, 1989). Strider Hiryû. Chapter 2, Pg. 70. Kadokawa Shoten. ISBN 4-04-713009-5.
  3. Wada, Tatsumi (November 10, 1989). Strider Hiryû. Chapter 3, Pg. 85. Kadokawa Shoten. ISBN 4-04-713009-5.
Strider Manga/NES Series
Main Articles Manga (Gaiden) • Strider (NES)Moto KikakuTatsumi WadaMasahiko Kurokawa
Characters AranaCommanderFaceas ClayHiryuKainKubiraKuramotoMaticPolice ChiefScientistSheena
Game only: BadgerDragon FiendFlash BladeKodiakRyuzaki
Manga only: Commander KeithDr. HoganFlower GirlDirectorMariyaMinor StridersRinYuriZangi Brothers
Stage Enemies BirdClawed StridersDobermanEgypt SoldierGiant RobotMachine CannonMechanical SnailRobot Arm
Robot ClawRobot FrongRussian InfantrymanScuba SoldierSharkmanSky WingSpark Machine
Turret/Laser TurretTwin Bats
Technology Assault RifleBootsCypherKaliKunaiPhantom TrainRescue AircraftShadow Tag BulletsStealth Chopper
SystemT-48Transport TubeZAIN Project (ZAIN TerminalZainsYggdrasil)
Locations AmazonKazakh Federation (KazakhMental Institute) • Los AngelesMongoliaStrider Headquarters
AfricaAustraliaChinaEgyptJapanRed Dragon
Techniques Acceleration JumpBoomerang ThrowCypher AttackPlasma ArrowSlide InTriangle JumpTricks
Groups EnterpriseKazakh Secret PolicePhantom UnitRebel ArmyStriders
Strider Matic UnitSpecial Forces
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