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Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing. For years they ran the organization as equals; leading to profit, success, and plans for expansion to the United States.<br><br> | Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing. For years they ran the organization as equals; leading to profit, success, and plans for expansion to the United States.<br><br> | ||
The idea was simple. Kaori would stay in Japan and maintain things at home, while Yamato would travel to America to set up an international presence. Unfortunately for the siblings; this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.<br><br> | The idea was simple. Kaori would stay in Japan and maintain things at home, while Yamato would travel to America to set up an international presence. Unfortunately for the siblings; this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.<br><br> | ||
The coup was swift and violent. Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.<br><br> | The coup was swift and violent. Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.<br><br> | ||
When she arrived stateside, the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue. Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato. She thought to correct him, but decided that the best way to keep her brother's memory alive was to take his name and live out his dream. | When she arrived stateside, the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue. Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato. She thought to correct him, but decided that the best way to keep her brother's memory alive was to take his name and live out his dream.<ref>Official translated backstory from May 2024 ''Deadlock'' build</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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Born into a Japanese crime syndicate, Kaori used to lead the Seventh Moon with her brother, Yamato, before a brutal coup took his life and forced her out of the country. The coup occured because several of the Seventh Moon's underlings didn't think Kaori was fit to lead them.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Yamato)|transcription=A wonder people didn't think you were fit to lead.}}</ref> Arriving in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] less than a year before the [[Maelstrom]],<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Shopkeeper#Winter Event 2025|context=(buys festive T4 item)|transcription=Hope you enjoy your first Christmas in New York.}}</ref> Kaori met with her brother's contact in America, who misidentified Kaori as Yamato. Deciding to keep her brother's memory alive, "Yamato" took up her brother's name and began rebuilding the Seventh Moon in New York.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s backstory</ref> | Born into a Japanese crime syndicate, Kaori used to lead the Seventh Moon with her brother, Yamato, before a brutal coup took his life and forced her out of the country. The coup occured because several of the Seventh Moon's underlings didn't think Kaori was fit to lead them.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Yamato)|transcription=A wonder people didn't think you were fit to lead.}}</ref> Arriving in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] less than a year before the [[Maelstrom]],<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Shopkeeper#Winter Event 2025|context=(buys festive T4 item)|transcription=Hope you enjoy your first Christmas in New York.}}</ref> Kaori met with her brother's contact in America, who misidentified Kaori as Yamato. Deciding to keep her brother's memory alive, "Yamato" took up her brother's name and began rebuilding the Seventh Moon in New York.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s backstory</ref> | ||
In the current day, the Seventh Moon has become an infamous street gang.<ref name=":4" /> Leading the organization by example,<ref name=":5">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=I will lead my team to victory!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"The Seventh Moon needs you to lead them to a new era. Complete the ritual. Summon the Archmother and know their future is secured."''</ref> Yamato seeks to control people and places she believes will bring her closer to taking over New York.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I don't take orders from the Seventh Moon.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=Not yet.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Maybe I'll make Nashala my servant."''</ref> She currently wants to speak to someone named "[[Minor characters#Molly Molenzo|Molly Molenzo]]", a woman incarcerated at [[wikipedia:Rikers_Island|Rikers Island]] who got stabbed by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You did time on Rikers, yes? (...) So, you must know Molly Molenzo. It's very important I speak to her.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Heard you shanked Molly. (...) She's not [a friend].|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Cool, yeah. No, I stabbed the hell outta her. Not a fan.}}</ref> While the Seventh Moon is still growing, the organisation's power in New York is only a fraction of what it once was in Japan, and Yamato herself is in a "life of exile".<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Yamato): ''"Your brother died to save your life, Kaori, and what do you have to show for it? A life of exile in a country full of people that can't be bothered to learn your real name, and an organization that is a shadow of its former glory. Just give up Kaori. Sorry, I forgot it’s | In the current day, the Seventh Moon has become an infamous street gang.<ref name=":4" /> Leading the organization by example,<ref name=":5">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=I will lead my team to victory!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"The Seventh Moon needs you to lead them to a new era. Complete the ritual. Summon the Archmother and know their future is secured."''</ref> Yamato seeks to control people and places she believes will bring her closer to taking over New York.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I don't take orders from the Seventh Moon.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=Not yet.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Maybe I'll make Nashala my servant."''</ref> She currently wants to speak to someone named "[[Minor characters#Molly Molenzo|Molly Molenzo]]", a woman incarcerated at [[wikipedia:Rikers_Island|Rikers Island]] who got stabbed by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You did time on Rikers, yes? (...) So, you must know Molly Molenzo. It's very important I speak to her.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Heard you shanked Molly. (...) She's not [a friend].|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Cool, yeah. No, I stabbed the hell outta her. Not a fan.}}</ref> While the Seventh Moon is still growing, the organisation's power in New York is only a fraction of what it once was in Japan, and Yamato herself is in a "life of exile".<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Yamato): ''"Your brother died to save your life, Kaori, and what do you have to show for it? A life of exile in a country full of people that can't be bothered to learn your real name, and an organization that is a shadow of its former glory. Just give up Kaori. Sorry, I forgot it’s 'Yamato' now."''</ref> There are supposedly people in Japan who are still hunting Yamato.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#patrons|context=(Yamato start)|transcription=You have enemies back home who still hunt you, but once you complete the ritual, only a fool would oppose the Seventh Moon.}}</ref> Now, Yamato seeks the Patrons to ensure her rule over New York and to solidify her brother's legacy.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#patrons|context=(Yamato start)|transcription=Yamato. You honor your brother by taking his name, but there is more work to be done to enshrine his legacy.}}</ref> | ||
The sword Yamato uses is an ancient heirloom.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Dynamo|number=3}}</ref> She inherited it when her predecessor died, and someone else will inherit it when she dies.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"If I die, someone else will inherit this sword. Just as I did."''</ref> | The sword Yamato uses is an ancient heirloom.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Dynamo|number=3}}</ref> She inherited it when her predecessor died, and someone else will inherit it when she dies.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"If I die, someone else will inherit this sword. Just as I did."''</ref> | ||
It's implied that {{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}} is a power Yamato inherited from her family.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(upgrade Shadow Transformation | It's implied that {{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}} is a power Yamato inherited from her family.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(upgrade Shadow Transformation; translated)|transcription=For generations, my clan has survived the jaws of death.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(use Shadow Transformation; translated)|transcription=Know the true power of our family!}}</ref> | ||
=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
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[[File:Yamato concept 1.jpg|thumb|One of Yamato's concept art]] | [[File:Yamato concept 1.jpg|thumb|One of Yamato's concept art]] | ||
=== | === Appearance === | ||
Yamato's current model is inherited from [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. [[Yoshi]] has shared multiple concept art for a Yamato redesign that matches her new backstory. | Yamato's current model is inherited from [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. She's a tall cyborg-like Japanese woman with gray skin, fully black eyes, long tied purple hair, and a tall forehead. Her limbs have robotic joints. She wears a chest plate and arm plates of golden samurai armor and a purple skirt, and carries two futuristic samurai swords. | ||
[[Yoshi]] has shared multiple concept art for a possible Yamato redesign that matches her new backstory. | |||
== Character Relationships == | == Character Relationships == | ||
=== Yamato (brother) === | === Yamato (brother) === | ||
Yamato loved her brother, and now wants to honor his name and believes that he's watching her in the afterlife.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Select|context=(select | Yamato loved her brother, and now wants to honor his name and believes that he's watching her in the afterlife.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Select|context=(select; translated)|transcription=I received this name for a reason. It must never be tarnished.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Power Slash|context=(upgrade Power Slash; translated)|transcription=Brother... I offer you fresh blood.}}</ref> | ||
{{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}} is implied to infuse Yamato with her brother's soul.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(upgrade Shadow Transformation | {{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}} is implied to infuse Yamato with her brother's soul.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(upgrade Shadow Transformation; translated)|transcription=My brother is ready to lend me his aid.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(use Shadow Transformation in low health; translated)|transcription=Brother, give me your strength!}}</ref> | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} === | ||
The Seventh Moon is rivals with Wraith's criminal organization. | The Seventh Moon is rivals with Wraith's criminal organization. | ||
Yamato views Wraith as her main hurdle towards conquering New York.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith | Yamato views Wraith as her main hurdle towards conquering New York.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith; translated): ''"Now, New York will be mine!"''</ref> She also hopes to take over Wraith's business.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"The Seventh Moon will take care of your business."''</ref> | ||
While on the same team, Yamato intends to betray Wraith later.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Wraith killed in lane | While on the same team, Yamato intends to betray Wraith later.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Wraith killed in lane; translated): ''"I guess I don't have to betray Wraith later…"''</ref> | ||
== Character Interactions == | == Character Interactions == | ||
* Yamato respects {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} for his age and skill.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon | * Yamato respects {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} for his age and skill.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon; translated)|transcription=An admirable warrior, despite being an enemy.}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are old.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=How observant.|hero_quote3=Yamato|quote3=That wasn't an insult.}}</ref> She also acknowledges {{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s potential.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Apollo; translated): ''"He had potential."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Apollo): ''"You need more practice."''</ref> | ||
* Yamato wants to turn {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Mo}} into a coat and {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} into a hat.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill krill 01.mp3|context=(kill M&K | * Yamato wants to turn {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Mo}} into a coat and {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} into a hat.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill krill 01.mp3|context=(kill M&K; translated)|transcription=I'll make a coat from the big one, and a hat from the small one.}}</ref> | ||
* Yamato likes {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, likening her to a "puppy that pisses on the rug: stupid, yet strangely endearing".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are a puppy that pisses on the rug. Stupid, yet strangely endearing. We will have coffee.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige | * Yamato likes {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, likening her to a "puppy that pisses on the rug: stupid, yet strangely endearing".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are a puppy that pisses on the rug. Stupid, yet strangely endearing. We will have coffee.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige; translated): ''"A pity I had to kill you."''</ref> | ||
* Yamato thanks {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} for taking care of [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 02.mp3|context=(killed Ivy | * Yamato thanks {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} for taking care of [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 02.mp3|context=(killed Ivy; translated)|transcription=Thanks for taking care of Mendoza.}}</ref> However, she also undermines Ivy's skill and says she wants to take over Spanish Harlem for the Seventh Moon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 04.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=If someone like that can stop Mendoza, conquering New York won't be difficult.}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato_kill_tengu_03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Next, I'll take over Spanish Harlem. In return for your rudeness.}}</ref> | ||
* Yamato is offended by {{PageRef|name=Victor}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' existence.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Victor|hero2=Yamato|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Victor | * Yamato is offended by {{PageRef|name=Victor}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' existence.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Victor|hero2=Yamato|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Victor; translated): ''"His existence offends me."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Viscous; translated): ''"That goo creature offends me."''</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is keeping an eye on Yamato in-case the Seventh Moon becomes big enough to be a cartel. She hasn't been ordered to assassinate Yamato yet.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=We're going to win today, Yamato, and when we do, you'll use the Patrons to make the Seventh Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=I don't care.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=If you step out of line, you will.}}</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is keeping an eye on Yamato in-case the Seventh Moon becomes big enough to be a cartel. She hasn't been ordered to assassinate Yamato yet.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=We're going to win today, Yamato, and when we do, you'll use the Patrons to make the Seventh Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=I don't care.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=If you step out of line, you will.}}</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} thinks Yamato would get along with their mother.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=She would get along with my mother.}}</ref> | * {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} thinks Yamato would get along with their mother.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=She would get along with my mother.}}</ref> | ||
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