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Yuri (ユーリ) is a character exclusive of the Strider Hiryu manga. While he plays a secondary role as Matic's ally in the manga, he's completely absent in the NES adaptation.

Yuri is a private secretary working for Enterprise. He's mostly seen taking care of the company's distribution business including goods, food and resources such as weapons and ammo. As he sees it, even the latest cutting-edge combat fighter is nothing but scrap metal without either fuel or ammunitions[1]. He supports Faceas Clay and his project to rule mankind, which he calls a "Mankind Restructuring Project" (人類改造計画), being specially excited over the power to monitor and control every human being on Earth[2]. On the other hand, he sees those who are against Enterprise and their vision as inferior beings, deserving of nothing but a quick death[2]. His pride on Enterprise is such that he even dismiss Matic when he advises him on not underestimating Hiryu, replying that he doesn't want Matic to see Enterprise as being weak[3]. In the end, this hubris would lead to his own demise.

Having come in contact with the Striders and Matic, they stand as close allies in the midst of Enterprise's ZAIN Project. Yuri has offered Enterprise's support in handling the Striders' circulation and replenishment of food and goods, something the group is unable to sustain by itself[1]. Much like Enterprise's other high-ranking figures, Yuri is not skilled in combat, and keeps a small handgun with him for protection's sake.

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Having been sent by Enterprise to see why their project is being threatened by Strider agents, Matic receives Yuri at the Strider Headquarters and discuss Hiryu and Kain's actions following the destruction of the Kazakh Federation Mental Institute. Even though Matic is visibly enraged at this turn of events, Yuri considers the possibility that Matic is secretly behind these actions. Matic, however, dismiss all his conjectures, saying that hostilities between them bring no benefit to either party.

By Yuri's request, they also check on Kuramoto, sitting on his chambers as he's watching the classic Japanese movie "Seven Samurai". Yuri can't believe that senile old man was once the feared founder and Director of Striders, but he considers that, since he's a respected member who has connections with the heads of several countries, he'll be useful for them while still alive.

During Hiryu and Kain's infiltration on Enterprise's headquarters, Yuri is seen scorting Matic around their quarters and speaking about the ZAIN Project reaching its final phase. After their cover is blown, Yuri leads a group of heavily-armed soldiers to confront them, ignoring Matic's advice not to. He eventually corners Hiryu into a wall-descending trap room. Greatly underestimating his enemy, Yuri gloats about Hiryu being defenseless against the automatic firearm Shadow Tag Bullets his men have, and orders to fire. Hiryu, however, shows his great ability by avoiding all the bullets with devilish speed, and then proceeds to decapitate all the soldiers. A shocked Yuri falls on his back and pukes after seeing the carnage.

Threatened by Hiryu, Yuri begs for his life and reveals the Mother ZAIN's room is located on the building's top floor. Hiryu decides he's not worth the time and starts to leave, at which point Yuri attempts to shoot Hiryu while his back is turned with his handgun. Sensing this action and without turning around, Hiryu slashes behind him and cuts Yuri vertically in the middle of his head, killing him instantly.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wada, Tatsumi (November 10, 1989). Strider Hiryû. Chapter 4, Pg. 118. Kadokawa Shoten. ISBN 4-04-713009-5.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Wada, Tatsumi (November 10, 1989). Strider Hiryû. Chapter 5, Pg. 163. Kadokawa Shoten. ISBN 4-04-713009-5.
  3. Wada, Tatsumi (November 10, 1989). Strider Hiryû. Chapter 5, Pg. 170. 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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