- "What do you hope to accomplish?"
- — Alexander
Alexander also have a human form.
Info
Alexander (アレクサンダー, Arekusanda) "Demon Sanya" is a original character. He was created by Demon Sanya at 1999.
Story
Middle Ages
- "The Legend Of Demon Sanya"
- "Fraternity Challenge - Part 1"
- "Fraternity Challenge - Part 2"
- "Tipping Point"
- "Sword Of The Ancients"
- "Bad Order" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Mercenaries"
- "Mistrust" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Hellhounds"
- "Night Of Revelations"
- "Heartless" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Cursed Blade"
- "Sins Of The Father" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "The Fall Of The Brotherhood"
- "Consequences" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Soul Edge Versus Soul Calibur"
- "The Fall Of Soul Edge And Soul Calibur"
- "Dark Blade"
- "The Dark Avenger"
- "Messenger Of Death" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Legacy" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Contract"
- "Hard Choise" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Way Back Home"
- "Welcome Home"
- "Anxious Hearts"
- "Overlord"
- "Escape"
- "True Reasons"
- "Shadow Of The Past" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Castling" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Respite"
- "Resurrection" (not participate, but mentioned)
Nowadays
- "Fire Wanderer"
- "Wild Fire Of The City Of Angels"
- "Lost Memories"
- "Demon's Diary"
- "Farewell"
- "She And He: For The First And The Last Time"
- "Reunion"
- "Hen-Party" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "She And He: Reunion"
- "Blood And Fire"
- "Calm Before The Storm"
- "Gray-Winged"
- "Life Stone" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Vampire Problems"
- "Demon Lord"
- "Date With An Angel"
- "Men's Talk"
- "Stolen Sword"
- "Night Guests"
- "Bedtime Story" (not participate, but mentioned)
Spin-off
Relationships
- Nexus - father
- Elena - mother
- Abaddon - older brother
- Abigor - younger brother, later enemy
- Bloodian - younger brother, later enemy
- Angelina - daughter
- Demian - son
- Lexa - beloved
- Jessica - friend, companion and little more...
- Serik - friend
- Devil - master, later enemy
- Lily - master and little more...
- Typhoon - ally
- Ailin - ally
- Sigmar - ally
- Killer - ally, WWE Tag-team partner
- Black Ninja - enemy, later ally, WWE Tag-team partner
- Aletta - ally
- Carmella - ally
- Katarina - ally
- Melkoel - ally
- Nirvana - enemy, but helps
- Fortune - ally
- Taurelia - ally, admirer
- Questa - ally, but doesn't trust her
- Order Of Leviathan - enemies
- Necro - enemy
- Sasha - commander and little more...
- Christina - beloved
- Andrei - recruiter, commander, ally
- Melia - ally and little more...
- Mouse - ally
- White Hacker - ally
- Kami - ally
- Gods - enemies
- Angels - enemies
- Vampires - dislikes
Trivia
- Alexander is a fire demon.
- From his father demon inherited the rare ability of a soul eater. Those who possess this ability can take the souls of those they defeat for themselves. Such souls cannot be transported to the Realm Of The Dead and find peace. They are forever bound to their owner. With their help, the devourer can easily prolong their own life. Alexander does not know about this ability, and therefore unknowingly tied the soul of Christina to himself.
- Originally Sanya "The Demon" was created only for WCW/WWF/WWE games.
- In a moments when Alexander become furious and anger, he turn into demon.
- When in "Soul series" appear character creation mode, demon was acquire a new life and true story.
- In Russian language "Sánya" is shorter form of Alexander's name (like a Bill from William). It's means something like "Alex".
- Alexander have a tatoo on his left arm. It symbolizes the Dark Flame or Black Wing.
- In human form Alexander has red eyes. That's why he wears sunglasses. Sometimes demon remains the same red eyes (it all depends on the character creation options).
- The shape of the horns also depends on the in-game character editor.
- The human form of Alexander was borrowed from his creator.
- In some games Alexander have nickname "Infernal".
- Many compare the human appearance of Alexander with the following characters:
- Albert Wesker ("Resident Evil")
- Volt Krueger ("The Bouncer")
- Johnny Bravo
- Duke Nukem
- Characters that have affected the image of a Alexander:
- Asura/Yuda ("Samurai Shodown")
- Overfiend/Choujin ("Urotsukidoji: Legend Of The Overfiend")
- Devilman ("Devilman: The Demon Bird")
- Curtis from Aval Organization (SCVI) looks like Alexander in his human form:
- The same face
- The same hair style
- The same hair color
- When Curtis become berserk, he get red eyes
- In SoulCalibur VI design of Yoshimitsu has some similarities with design of Alexander:
- The same skin color
- Pointy ears
- Yoshimitsu began to call himself "The Demon"
- Alexander uses some moves and throws, as in WWE games, so in SoulCalibur games:
- "Inverted DDT" (Siegfried's "Calamity Fall")
- "Drop Kick" (Siegfried's "Drop Kick")
- "Chokeslam" (Devil Jin's "Demon Laser Cannon")
Games and Media
- Age of Aquarius
- LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
- Need For Speed: No Limits
- Rock Band
- SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny
- SoulCalibur IV
- SoulCalibur V
- SoulCalibur VI
- Tekken 6
- WCW Mayhem (1999)
- WCW Backstage Assault (2000)
- WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW 2008
- WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW 2009
- WWE 2K16
- WWF Attitude (1999)
- WWF SmackDown! (2000)
- WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role (2000)
Inspiration and resemblance
List of characters influenced the image of Sanya / Demon Sanya:
- Angel / Archangel "X-Men"
- Asura / Yuda "Samurai Shodown"
- Cloud Strife "Kingdom Hearts"
- Devilman "Devilman: The Demon Bird"
- Devil Jin "Tekken"
- Overfiend (Choujin) "Urotsukidoji: Legend Of The Overfiend"
- Rock Howard "Fatal Fury: Mark Of The Wolves"
- Siegfried Schtauffen (Nightmare) "Soul Blade / SoulCalibur"
- Tohma Kuki "Samurai Shodown: Warrior's Rage"
- Venom / Eddie Brock "Spider-Man"
List of characters in which I see the resemblance with image of Sanya / Demon Sanya:
- Albert Wesker "Resident Evil"
- Clark Still "The King Of Fighters"
- Dante "Devil May Cry"
- Hellboy "Hellboy"
- Jecht "Final Fantasy X / Dissidia"
- Kaede "Last Blade"
- Lord Raptor (Zabel Zarock) "Dark Stalkers"
- Mira "Dragon Ball"
- Nero (demon form) "Devil May Cry V"
- Orochi "Warriors Orochi"
- Sol Badguy "Guilty Gear X"
- Spiritus "Dissidia Final Fantasy NT"
- Zato-1one "Guilty Gear X"
SoulCalibur Universe
Arcade Ending
Alexander finally destroyed a host of cursed sword. The eye of Soul Edge frightened stared at the demon.
"I'm too long tried to protect humanity from curse of this sword. Perhaps it's time to show them the real power of Soul Edge. I destroy all swords' hunters, and all those pitiful humans will learn the true nightmare".
Dark flames surrounded a harsh demon, which holding the cursed sword.
Fighting Style
Alexander uses Siegfried's and Nightmare's fighting styles, фlso he uses Zasalamel's (SCIV, VI) and Devil Jin's fighting styles (just SCV).
Weapon
Nameless
Nameless is the same form as Siegfried's Requiem.
Soul Edge
Alexander uses some versions of Nightmare's Soul Edge - Male and Nauplius (SCIV).
Scythe
Scythe is the same form as Zasalamel's Irkalla. Alexander used it when he was a Supreme Demon at Fraternity Of Hell.
Hand-to-hand
When Alexander has no weapon, he uses hand-to-hand fight and fire force based on Devil Jin's fighting style.
Critical Finish
Frozen Hell
Alexander uses his sword to knock the opponent in the air and brings them down. He then powers up the sword by raising it into the sky. As the foe stands up, he slashes his blade through them vertically, sending crystals everywhere as the opponent drops dead, consumed by blue flames.
Soul Edge
Alexander beats his opponent in the stomach and then makes a powerful uppercut. The enemy flies up. Demon plunges Soul Edge into the ground. Soul Edge produces incredible power, destroying the enemy.
Demon's Gate
Alexander knocks his opponent back and starts drawing a symbol in the air. A void appears behind the opponent and Alexander throws them into it.
Critical Edge
Frozen Hell
Alexander raises his sword above his head and stabs it into the ground. This causes a trail of crystal spikes to appear in the direction of his opponent.
Fire Sword
Soul Edge (SCV)
Alexander does one heavy slash to knock his opponent to the ground. It can be charged to do more damage, and even kill some characters in one hit. The first few frames of his Critical Edge can Guard Impact attacks (slightly longer if charging), but it will do less damage to the opponent.
Soul Edge (SCVI)
Fire Demon
Alexander spreads his wings and starts a diving kick at the opponent. While the enemy is in free fall, Alexander fires a powerful fire beam at him. The demon then grabs him in the air and slams him to the ground.
Demon's Seal
Soul Charge
Nameless
Alexander has a special condition called Dark Legacy, which can be achieved either through a defensive strike or when he is low on health. This gives him additional capabilities: new lethal combinations and the Soul Wave technique.
Soul Edge
The Terror Charge status will not reset during Soul Charge.
Scythe
Alexander can cast curses on his opponent and strengthen him up to three levels. This can be spent on the ability to temporarily stop time. The time freeze duration is proportional to the level of curse stacked.
Stats
SoulCalibur IV
SoulCalibur V
Ease of Use, Power, Attack Rate, Speed, Reach.
SoulCalibur VI
Difficulty, Type, Offense, Close, Defense, Far
Fan Games
Alexander appears in some Fan Games:
- SoulCalibur: Dawn Of Destiny
- The Soul Calibur Chronicles
- SoulCalibur: A Crack in Time (as Quick Battle opponent)
SoulCalibur: Dawn Of Destiny
Episode 3 - Sins Of The Father
Ivy and Alexander
Alexander takes away the some detritus of the broken Soul Edge from Denevér Castle. But over time the detritus become alive. They are fused and take the form of Soul Edge. "It cannot be!" He doesn't know that soul of Soul Calibur was corrupted by Soul Edge, and a new evil form was appears. For safety Demon hid the cursed blade in a bandage, and goes off to start his new quest - to find out what happened with Soul Calibur and why Soul Edge was resurrected so fast. "Maybe this power is still useful."
At night, traveling through the Unknown Forest Demon got a feeling that someone had followed him.
Alexander: - Show yourself!
Ivy came from behind a tree:
- Hmm... A demon? You're another Soul Edge keeper? You have something that I need.
Alexander: - And you...? Hmm... I know you. Your blood is the same as your father's. He had owned Soul Edge for a very long time a while back... Cervantes de Leon.
Ivy: - HE'S NOT FATHER TO ME!!!
- Battle 3
- Playable character: Alexander (Weapon: Soul Edge (Veiled))
- Opponent: Ivy (Weapon: Valentine) (3 out of 5 battles)
- Stage: Unknown Forest: Dark Night
- Battle Objective: Defeat Ivy by using 2 Ring Outs.
Defeated Ivy
After the battle Alexander lowered his sword.
Ivy: - I've lost... although I am curious, why didn't you just simply kill me at the spot?
Alexander: - I don't need to kill you. You are not copy of your father. This is good for you. But if you obtain this sword, you will be none more than another lost soul of a pirate whom hunts the souls of others. Think about it. Farewell countess.
Ivy watches him. Though not only her...
WWE Universe
"WCW Mayhem" (1999) was the first game where character Sanya "the Demon" are appears. Final image of a dark blue demon was formed only in "WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role" (2000). Originally the character was conceived as a human with demonic powers. According to the plot, in moments of rage, Sanya turned into a demon. But after the appearance of the character creation mode in the Soul series, the demon became the main character, and the human remained only his guise. So the demon received a new life and backstory.
Sanya is a member of the Fallen Angels alliance together with Killer and Black Ninja. And he is a member of the team 1/35 together with Serik. In WWE 2K16 Lexa and Jessica team up with Demon Sanya (Demons & Dragons team).
Finishers
- Demon's Rage (Stone Cold Stunner / RKO)
- Fallen Angel (The Rock Bottom / Uranage)
Signatures
- Chokeslam
- Full Nelson Slam
- Spear
- Shooting Star Press
- Sharpshooter
- Spinebuster
- Pedigree / Implant Buster
- Twist of Fate / RKO
- Inverted DDT
- Russian Legsweep
- Belly-To-Belly Suplex
- Jackknife Powerbomb
Music Theme
- "What Up Mach?" (Randy Savage's music theme)
- "Out Of The Fire" (Kane's music theme)
- "The Game" (Triple H's music theme)
Age of Aquarius Universe
In 2009, Alexander appeared as a playable character in the Russian tabletop role-playing game "Age of Aquarius".
For unknown reasons Sanya suffers amnesia. He lives his ordinary life as human. He does not remember his past and does not know its origin and age. But one thing Sanya knows, he can turn into a demon and control fire (ability: pyrokinesis).
He works as a bouncer in a biker bar. Until one day he was not recruiting by Institute Of Applied Exophysics - the organization dedicated to the study of paranormal things and creatures. So Sanya joins a small team of people with unusual abilities, and together they stand on guard tranquility of mankind.
Sanya prefers to fight hand to hand fighting style and pro-wrestling techniques.
His best friend Andrei often utters the phrase "Bro! FIRE UP!", and the Alexander with a smirk on his face begins to burn his enemies.
Tekken Universe
At "Tekken 6" game Alexander appears in half-demon form of Devil Jin.
Need For Speed Universe
In mobile game "Need For Speed: No Limits" Dodge Challenger SRT Demon have got redesign in the style of the Alexander.