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[[File:KING gang.jpg|thumb|right|Shin leads the | [[File:KING gang.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Shin leads the KING gang during the early days of his reign.]] | ||
The {{nihongo|'''King'''|キング|Kingu|usually spelled '''KING''' in all capital letters}} organization, also known as the '''Kingsmen''', is the dictatorship formed by [[Shin]], who also took the gang's name as his title. The gang's base of operations was the city of [[Southern Cross]], which was also a symbol of Shin's affection for [[Yuria]], and from here his army controlled the former [[wikipedia:Kantō region|Kantō region]]. His rule was an oppressive regime which enslaved men, women and children, and branded them with Shin's emblem, the "Bloody Cross". Villages would also be raided and plundered by Shin, in order to gather tributes to Yuria, which were scornfully rejected. | The {{nihongo|'''King'''|キング|Kingu|usually spelled '''KING''' in all capital letters}} organization, also known as the '''Kingsmen''', is the dictatorship formed by [[Shin]], who also took the gang's name as his title. The gang's base of operations was the city of [[Southern Cross]], which was also a symbol of Shin's affection for [[Yuria]], and from here his army controlled the former [[wikipedia:Kantō region|Kantō region]]. His rule was an oppressive regime which enslaved men, women and children, and branded them with Shin's emblem, the "Bloody Cross". Villages would also be raided and plundered by Shin, in order to gather tributes to Yuria, which were scornfully rejected. | ||
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==Television series== | ==Television series== | ||
To extend the first arc of the TV series, the King organization was expanded from its manga counterpart. We are introduced to [[Balcom]], the General of Shin's army, and [[Joker]], Shin's informant and right-hand man. Furthermore, villains from the manga such as the [[Golan]] organization (renamed God Army in the series), as well as [[Jackal]] | To extend the first arc of the TV series, the King organization was expanded from its manga counterpart. We are introduced to [[Balcom]], the General of Shin's army, and [[Joker]], Shin's informant and right-hand man. Furthermore, villains from the manga such as [[Zeed]], the [[Golan]] organization (renamed God Army in the series), as well as [[Jackal|Jackal's]] gang (the Warriors), were rewritten as subordinate organizations of King. Shin also boasts a large military arsenal at his disposal. | ||
Towards the end of the first arc, Balcom took advantage of the unrest in Shin's army and launched a mutiny. However, this was thwarted single-handedly by Shin, who defeated but couldn't prevent the rebels destroying Southern Cross. After the city's destruction, only a small private guard remained by Shin's side. | Towards the end of the first arc, Balcom took advantage of the unrest in Shin's army and launched a mutiny. However, this was thwarted single-handedly by Shin, who defeated Balcom but couldn't prevent the rebels destroying Southern Cross. After the city's destruction, only a small private guard remained by Shin's side. | ||
Other minions for the series include: | Other minions for the series include: | ||
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==[[Hokuto no Ken (1986 movie)]]== | ==[[Hokuto no Ken (1986 movie)]]== | ||
Shin and the King organization also appears in the movie, with its only other named member being the [[Colonel]], who served as the security chief of Southern Cross. Southern Cross was invaded by [[Raoh]], and its army was destroyed. Shin himself was subsequently defeated by Raoh as well and is left with a mortal wound that kept him alive just long enough for him to | Shin and the King organization also appears in the movie, with its only other named member being the [[Colonel]], who served as the security chief of Southern Cross. Southern Cross was invaded by [[Raoh]], and its army was destroyed. Shin himself was subsequently defeated by Raoh as well and is left with a mortal wound that kept him alive just long enough for him to fight [[Kenshiro]] one last time. | ||
==[[Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Yuria Den]]== | ==[[Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Yuria Den]]== | ||
In this side-story, the King organization becomes engaged in a war with Raoh and his army, who invade Southern Cross. Shin's army is defeated and forced to surrender. Shin, however, is spared by Raoh, who decides it would be more fitting for | In this side-story, the King organization becomes engaged in a war with Raoh and his army, who invade Southern Cross. Shin's army is defeated and forced to surrender. Shin, however, is spared by Raoh, who decides it would be more fitting for Kenshiro to defeat him. | ||
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