Rock

Nathaniel "Rock" Adams
	; Rock, as he appears in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny.
Birthplace	British Empire, London; (Raised in the New World)
Birthdate	December 14, 1549
Age	35 (Soul Edge) 38 (Soulcalibur) 42 (Soulcalibur III & Soulcalibur IV)
Height	5'9
Blood type	Unknown
Weapon	Battle Axe (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur); Giant Mace (later games)
Weapon name	Apocalypse (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur); Onslaught (later games)
Fighting style	Self-Taught
Family	Parents, whereabouts unknown; Adopted son, Bangoo
Appears in	Soul Edge; Soulcalibur; Soulcalibur III; Soulcalibur IV; Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
First game	Soul Edge
English voice actor	Wally Burr (Soulcalibur III & Soulcalibur IV)
Japanese voice actor	Takashi Nagasako (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur); Minoru Inaba (Soulcalibur III)

From the Soulcalibur Wiki

Nathaniel William "Rock" Adams (ロック・アダムズ, Rokku Adamuzu) is a fictional character in the Soul series of fighting games. He appears in Soul Blade, Soulcalibur, Soulcalibur III and Soulcalibur IV. He does not appear in Soulcalibur II, but the character Berserker has a similar moveset. In most games Rock is a non-starting character who must be unlocked. He has also returned in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny.

What lies in his soul is Resolution.

[edit] Biography

Born the son of Mr. Adams, an English curio dealer specializing in rare weapons, Nathaniel William Adams obtained his nickname, "Rock," because of his immense strength. Rock's father had bid on Soul Edge at a secret auction, and was bringing it home on his ship with family on board when the dread pirate Cervantes de Leon attacked. Rock's father ran to the storage room to hide the Soul Edge, and his mother ran after to stop him, telling Rock to stay where he was until their return; but they never came back, and the ship sank before they even had the chance. Rock washed up on the shore of the New World, where he learned to live off the land as the Natives had been practicing for many centuries before. He tried to join one of the tribes in the area, but they were afraid of the "White Giant," and the only one to befriend him was a young Native boy, Bangoo, whose parents had been taken by tribal warfare. Rock, by this time an adult, became a father figure to Bangoo.

Rock eventually re-learned of the people across the ocean, and faded memories of his parents and the Soul Edge began to resurface in his mind as he gradually recalled his past. He eventually decided that the Soul Edge would be the key to his fully-restored memory and with only his moon axe in hand, Rock set out towards the sea, hoping to cross it and find his destiny. In a battle with the Grecian, Sophitia Alexandra, he fought without conviction. When she halted the battle to ask him why he was hesitant in his attacks, he realized that he was leaving Bangoo to grow up alone and that leaving Bangoo alone was no better than never adopting him at all. He thanked Sophitia for her help and returned to Bangoo in the New World. But one horrible day, the grand priest of the cult order Fygul Cestemus, Kunpaetku, sent out a group of lizard men, lead by Aeon Calcos, to kidnap the Native boy and lure Rock out to steal his soul. Taking the bait out of love for his foster son, Rock set out once again to Europe; but this time his motivation was not related to Soul Edge at all. He searched for a long time and eventually defeated Aeon Calcos in a battle, at the cost of his trusty axe. He saved Bangoo, but never truly discovered for what purpose Kunpaetku had wanted his soul out of all the souls available.

They were free once again, though they didn't return to the New World. Believing the travel at sea would be too much for young Bangoo, Rock decided to wait until he has become older to return. Heading north along the coast, they settled in northern Europe. There, they were greeted by a different and harder environment from that of his home. Rock wished for Bangoo to learn and strengthen himself amidst Mother Nature's limitless knowledge.

During one stormy winter night, Bangoo broke through thin ice while crossing the snowy valley. He fell into a crevice and spent the night with no way to warm himself. When he was rescued by Rock he was exhausted, but the light had not faded from his eyes. Rock asked him if he was frightened of nature, for which he answered that yes, but that he can’t bring himself to hate it. Upon hearing this, Rock felt that Bangoo’s time had finally come. For his rite of passage, Bangoo chose to cross the sea on his own, an act he before couldn't do. Rock saw Bangoo off on his solitary journey with a multitude of emotions in his heart.

Alone once more, Rock thought to himself and finally decided that he wanted to prove that he's worthy of being Bangoo's father. He had once searched Soul Edge without success, but now he would continue the search. In this journey he would reaffirm his strength and will. Without doubts in his heart of who he was, Rock beholds the seas one last time before leaving.

In Soulcalibur IV, Rock was crossing the Alps and heading south, continuing his hunt for Soul Edge. Suddenly, he was attacked by Astaroth, and was defeated. But he did managed to escape from death by falling off a cliff and making his way to a hot spring where he revived himself.

While he was recovering, Rock wondered why Astaroth's attacks were similar to his own. He then realized that this "Black Giant" was very powerful, and he must be stopped. After his wounds healed, Rock journeyed again.

Then he found out that Astaroth was now under Nightmare's service, who is now dwelling in the cursed city of Ostrheinsburg. Now Rock is looking for more than just proof. There was something much bigger waiting for him.

[edit] Fighting Style

Rock fights with a large two handed axe/mace, and as a consequence most of his attacks are slow, particularly his vertical attacks, but deal higher than average damage. Rock has a small but effective assortment of very fast kick and charge attacks, which he must utilize quite regularly to interrupt faster enemy attack chains; but this can also be problematic as it causes Rock to become predictable. Although Rock moderately benefits from good spacing between him and his opponent, he is at his peak effectiveness when performing ground throws, which is widely regarded as Rock's bread and butter fighting tool. These ground throws can combine with subsequent ground throws to deal impressive damage and are imperative to Rock's gameplan. Rock's low attacks are few but potent, but he does lack vertical low attacks. Rock is generally regarded by the Soul Calibur tournament community as bottom tier and there is a wide ranging consensus that he is one of the worst characters in the game.

[edit] Endings

[edit] Soul Edge

Rock lifts the two Soul Edge swords up over his head. There is a small slide show of his ship being attacked when he was young and the scene shifts back to Rock. He wonders if his parents are still alive, and it shows him lost in deep thought. . .

Bad Ending Bangoo is shown running up a mountain, while Rock's voice can be heard apologizing to his son.

Good Ending Rock throws the Soul Edge swords. The scence shifts to him and Bangoo walking along a beach discussing about parenthood. Bangoo is excited to hear that Rock is staying with him, and they walk away.

[edit] Soulcalibur

At the end of the fierce battle, Rock finally rescued Bangoo and returned back to their homeland in the wilderness. Although he staggered a little, Bangoo lifter Rock's ax high.

Bangoo: See, I'll be okay, Rock. I can take care of myself from now on.

With the passing of time, Bangoo became a strong young man. He would recall Rock's words whenever he saw a large cloud in the vast blue sky.

Rock: You'll leave someday on a quest of your own., to find your true self for yourself.

[edit] Soulcalibur III

Rock looks out into the horizon shouting "I've finally obtained Soul Edge! I did it, Bangoo! I'll come home soon, Bangoo."

The screen fades, and then shows 3 sailors on a boat in the ocean. One of the sailors looks out into the ocean and sees something swimming. Unaware that it is Rock, the sailor says "What is that?! A whale? No, it's a beast! The other sailor replies "No, that is the protector of the sea."

Input Ending As Rock becomes more visible, the sailor says "It's a monster! Ready the harpoon!" The screen fades to black once more, and then shows a row of cages. The first cage has Aeon Calcos, or Lizardman, trapped in it, the 2nd has Olcadan, and the 3rd has a very upset, trapped Rock.

No Input Ending The sailors continue to look on as their boat drifts away from Rock, until he is unable to be seen anymore.

[edit] Soulcalibur IV

A defeated Algol tries to attack Rock once more, but Rock catches him and tosses him into the air. The screen fades, and Rock is now shown walking through the mountains. He stops, throws his hands up into the air, and chants "Bangoo!" He then laughs triumphantly.

The text-only epilogue reveals that Rock and Bangoo (father and son) found each other, and the two of them started their new life together.

[edit] Weapons

[edit] Stages

[edit] Unknown Land (SB)

In a savannah located in the New World lie a gigantic crater. In the center of this wide crater is a forest of megaliths of unknown origins. The natives called it "sacred" land, but were afraid to visit this place. Nobody ever comes here normally. Is it a site of power?

[edit] The Coliseum (SC)

Here stands the remains of an ancient coliseum surrounded by canals. Evidence suggests it was once used at a theater as well as an arena since the royal boxes have epitaphs such as "dedicated by the holder of this grand event". It is estimated this theater can hold twenty thousand guests, which is about the same as the Megalopolis in Greece. The players entered the coliseum by grand boats decorated with gold and silver and the winners were praised atop the altar of sacred fire in the center of the spectator seats.

[edit] Lakeside Coliseum (SC3)

What is the most primitive, most appalling, yet most exciting sport? The answer lies in ancient Rome. It is the Colosseum, where men bet their lives in combat. On a certain lakeshore exists a secret arena constructed to recreate that world. Men of power who have already exhausted all other luxuries the world has to offer come here to watch men fight for their lives. This place was built in search of this ultimate stimulation. In contrast to the blood-stained madness of the arena, the surrounding landscape is pleasant and peaceful. The surface of the lake calmly reflects sunlight onto the gently swaying trees of the forest... The arena, which has tested the blood of countless warriors, breathes deeply of the clear lakeside air and quietly awaits the signal for the next battle to begin.

[edit] Ice Coffin of the Sleeping Ancient (SC4)

[edit] Sleeping Marsh (SCBD)

[edit] Trivia

In Soulcalibur his Destinated Battle is Lizardman. In Soulcalibur III his Destined Battle is Astaroth.
Rock is sometimes referred to as the "White Giant."
In Rock's Story Mode of Soulcalibur IV, Rock encounters Cassandra after he defeats some warriors in the first stage. The two of them work together in defeating Astaroth in the second stage, but then Cassandra leaves for more personal goals after the third stage. Rock does the same in Cassandra's Story Mode with the encounter and departure in the exact same stages. Interestingly enough, on the fourth stage, after Rock defeats Nightmare, he fights Cassandra's older sister, Sophitia. This is probably because she is a new servant of Soul Edge.
Rock's real name, Nathaniel, is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has given."

[edit] Relationships

Adoptive father of Bangoo.
Was attacked by Lizardman, but he defeated the monster to save Bangoo in Soulcalibur.
Fought Sophitia to a draw in Soulcalibur.
Defeated and nearly killed by Astaroth before Soulcalibur IV.
Used by Kunpaetku as a template to create Astaroth
Travels with Cassandra in both of their Story Modes in Soulcalibur IV.
Can possibly travel alongside a created character in his or her Story Mode in Soulcalibur IV.

[edit] Series' Appearances

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Rock portrait from SoulBlade	Rock portrait from SoulBlade	Rock render from SoulBlade	Rock render from SoulBlade
Voldo and Rock render from SoulBlade	Rock from SoulBlade	Rock and Bangoo from SoulBlade	Rock again from SoulBlade
Super-deformed Rock from SoulBlade	Rock and Bangoo rendered art from SoulBlade	Rock portrait from Soulcalibur	Rock portrait from Soulcalibur
Rock render from Soulcalibur	Rock render from Soulcalibur	Rock from Soulcalibur	Rock art from Soulcalibur
Rock's helmets art from Soulcalibur	Rock from Soulcalibur III	Rock art from Soulcalibur III	Rock art from Soulcalibur III
Rock wallpaper from Soulcalibur III	Rock portrait from Soulcalibur III	Rock from Soulcalibur IV	Rock's alternate costume in Soulcalibur IV
Rock art from Soulcalibur IV	Rock wallpaper from Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny

Nathaniel "Rock" Adams
Rock, as he appears in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny.
Birthplace	British Empire, London (Raised in the New World)
Birthdate	December 14, 1549
Age	35 (Soul Edge) 38 (Soulcalibur) 42 (Soulcalibur III & Soulcalibur IV)
Height	5'9
Blood type	Unknown
Weapon	Battle Axe (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur) Giant Mace (later games)
Weapon name	Apocalypse (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur) Onslaught (later games)
Fighting style	Self-Taught
Family	Parents, whereabouts unknown Adopted son, Bangoo
Appears in	Soul Edge Soulcalibur Soulcalibur III Soulcalibur IV Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
First game	Soul Edge
English voice actor	Wally Burr (Soulcalibur III & Soulcalibur IV)
Japanese voice actor	Takashi Nagasako (Soul Edge & Soulcalibur) Minoru Inaba (Soulcalibur III)

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