< Thorn >

Creator .........: Cliff Brussee
Creation Date ...: July 4, 2074
Special Abilities: Speed-Kick, Off-Wall Attack, Spike-Charge


  Manual:

A real favorite among the populace, the Thorn unit was the first to use monofilament technology. The points of the "spikes" come to a single molecule, which gives Thorn a punch that can cut through normal metal like it is paper. This HAR can use its spikes to attack in several different ways. His long legs also provide a powerful weapon at medium range.


  Matts:

Stout would best describe the Thorn's fighting prowess. Able to take ungodly amounts of damage without flinching, having some of the most damaging moves in the game, and yet painfully slow, the Thorn is definitely to OMF what Zangief is to the Street Fighter II series, to give you an idea. However, despite his lack of speed, the damage the Thorn causes with every attack (particularly his Speed Kick) & extremely tough armor more than make up for one or two extra hits your opponent may land. That, and a couple of AI flaws in One Player & Tournament Mode, make the Thorn quite easy to win the game with on any difficulty level.


  Upgrades:

Arm Power: 10
Arm Speed: 5
Leg Power: 9
Leg Speed: 6
Armor....: 8
Stun Res.: 9


  Special Abilities:

Speed Kick.........: D-DF-F+K
Shadow Speed Kick..: B-DB-D-DF-F+K
Spike Charge.......: F,F+P
Off-the-Wall Attack: (jump against wall) DF+K

Scrap..............: B,B,F+P
Destruction........: U,D+P
Fire&Ice...........: U,U,D+P


  Enhancements:

  Enhancement 1:

Super Fast Spike Charge
Mid-Air Speed Kick


  Where to get:

  Thorn Enhancement 1
Steel Claw : North American Open
Angel : Katushai Challenge
Bethany : War Invitational
  Thorn Enhancement 2
Nicoli : World Championship
Bethany : World Championship
Devan Shell : World Championship