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Games involving characters that round up local hoodlums for the good of the community.
The secret police of Ba Sing Se under the direction of Long Feng. Consists of skilled, but corrupt agents (with some pretty sweet hats) that appear as late game enemies in Avatar: Burning Earth.
The concept of a helpless female character in desperate need of rescuing by the protagonist, in most cases from a villain, or from a form of impending doom.
Hostages exist to be saved, guarded, and occasionally executed.
When a relative is missing, and the protagonist is forced to look for the aforementioned relative.
The act of holding an item or person against their will in exchange for financial or material payment.
Often appearing in role-playing games, the reluctant hero starts out not wanting to fight, but ends up getting drawn into the conflict nonetheless. If not forced into it against their will, they are often motivated by love, honor, or a sense of righteousness.
Revenge is an act of violence, financial ruin, or emotional torment that one person or group carries out against another, in response to some perceived wrongdoing.
The Shai-Gen Corporation is a mysterious corporate entity featured in Crackdown.
Super Mutants are mutated humans infected by the Forced Evolutionary Virus (FEV). Taller, bigger, and stronger than regular humans, they consider themselves the superior race.
An opposing force.
Alias "GR-Dan", it is unknown what their connection with Team Rocket is, other than their nefariousness and usage of Team Rocket themed cards.
Race of small mole-like creatures from The Longest Journey universe.
Race of eel-like underwater creatures. Also known as mermen, or merpeople. They are not originated from Earth.
The yakuza are Japanese organized crime syndicates. Members are often identified by their elaborate tattoos.
When a protagonist/hero works for the bad guy. It may be unintentional or completely voluntary.
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