Intermission: An Overview of the Stars of Destiny So Far
Note: I've decided to write an intermission portion before proceeding to the next episode. This is to give the readers a more in-depth idea on the Stars of Destiny recruited so far.
Legend:
Name of star and its translation
(Person who represented the star in "Water Margin")
Person who occupies the star in this story (and its source, if possible)
Brief biography
Star is/is not a battle member
If battle member, the type of weapon used by the Star
If battle member, the level 1/2/3 weapon names
And now, the Stars.
Tenkai Star – The Chief Star of Heaven
(Song Jiang, the Opportune Rain)
Matthew Luke Laonglaan
A boy who lost his parents to an accident that happened after the campaign against Melficio Victorialuna. Without any relatives to depend on, he now lives with his childhood friend, Hyacinth. Fate will pave the road for him and her to meet the other 106 Stars of Destiny.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Long rod and blunt rapier
Weapon Names: Hiro & Lucia / Cloud & Aeris / Faroush & Lyon
Tengou Star - Star of Conflagration
(Lu Jun-Yi, the Jade Ki’rin)
Gabby Lopez
One of ABS-CBN's head honchos. He works hard in order to make ABS-CBN a reputable media network, but worries about the worsening row with GMA.
Battle Member: No
Tenyu - Star of Bravery
(Guan Sheng, the Great Sword)
Hero Angeles
One of the original warriors who fought alongside Hiroyuki and co. He becomes a celebrated hero, but he is still hounded by people who have tarnished his reputation. A prophecy states that a big issue will force Hero to leave ABS-CBN and transfer to GMA, and once he's booted out, a series of unfortunate events will come to ABS-CBN. That fate must be reversed by Hero himself.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Knightsword
Weapon Names: Sel Legendary Sword+3=1b / Vorpal Sword / Glamdring
Tenyuu - Star of Heroic Ferocity
(Lin Chong, the Leopard Headed)
Joseph Bitangcol
Hero's greatest rival for the hand of Sandara. At first, he may be an antagonist in Hero's eyes, but once he fully realizes his manipulation by an evil force, he will fight with Hero and Sandara.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Knightsword
Weapon Names: Caim's Sword / Zardoz's Sword / Machete's Sword
Tenmou - Star of Swift Courage
(Qin Ming, the Fire in the Thunderclap)
Sandara Park
One of the original warriors who fought alongside Hiroyuki and co. She broke off with Hero at Joseph's recommendation after the great war, realizing the prophecy against Hero without her knowing it.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Twin daggers
Weapon Names: Byellunggum / Walgwanggum II / Haedonggum II
Teni - Star of Majesty
(Hu-yan Zhuo, Double Rod of Iron)
Asa Shigure (Shuffle!)
One of the six girls who were magically summoned to the Philippines by an unknown summoner. Harbors some kind of grudge against Kaede Fuyou, who accuses her of stealing Rin Tsuchimi from her.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Short spear
Weapon Names: Rin / Rin+ / Rin++
Tenei - Heroic Star
(Hua Rong, Li Guang Minor)
Hyacinth Monterola
Matthew's childhood friend since kindergarten. She always looks after his well-being the way Lyon looks after the Prince in Suikoden V.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Giant balisong
Weapon Names: Paraluman / Sinagtala / Lakambini
Tenki - Lofty Star
(Chai Jin, the Little Whirlwind)
Boy Abunda
A showbiz commentator with a professional attitude and a kind heart. He represents the wishes of many Filipinos who advocate to bring Hero back to ABS-CBN.
Battle Member: No
Tenfu - Star of Wealth
(Li Ying, the Eagle Who Smites the Heavens)
Mike Punzalan
An anime voice actor who expresses concern about the MTRCB's edict of banning some anime titles from being aired. He decides to fight it, even if it costs his life.
Battle Member: No
Tensyo - the Wounded Star
(Wu Song, the Ascetic)
Willie Revillame
The host of Wowowee. Even though he suffered a loss of some kind with the Ultra stampede, he still works hard to help less-fortunate people via his game show.
Battle Member: No
Tenritsu - Star of the Standing Spear
(Dong Ping, Warrior of the Two Spears)
Athrun Zala (Gundam Seed / Gundam Seed Destiny)
Kira's best friend. Forgetting old misunderstandings, he promises to stand by him until the end.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Handgun
Weapon Names: .357 Aegis / .45 Aegis / .50 Aegis
Tensyo - the Swift Star
(Zhang Qing, the Featherless Arrow)
Kira Yamato (Gundam Seed / Gundam Seed Destiny)
Reunited with his old friend Athrun, the two have assisted ABS-CBN in its major events as leaders of its mecha division, starting with the Claudine Barretto-Raymart Santiago wedding. Their experience as Gundam pilots will be useful sometime in the future.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Handgun
Weapon Names: Lacus / Lacus+ / Lacus++
Tenan - Dark Star
(Yang Shi, Blue Faced Beast)
Pritong Kandule (Ragnarok Online - The Legend of Pritong Kandule series)
The swordsman who always swears and always wields a Double Vital Falchion ('cause he's an AGI Knight). Helps Hero recognize his greater potential.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Falchion
Weapon Names: Double Vital Falchion / Double Vital Falchion +7 / Double Vital Falchion +10
Tenyu - Guardian Star
(Xu Ning, Master Halberdier)
Erich Gonzales
The winner in Star Circle Quest Season 2. As a fellow champion, she sympathizes with Hero regarding his situation. A master of the spear.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Spear
Weapon Names: Ati-Atihan Spear / Scorpion / Feather Spear
Tenku - Empty Star
(Suo Chao, the Swift Vanguard)
Mel Tiangco
One of the pillars of GMA News and Public Affairs who was once affiliated with ABS-CBN. Still has a bone to pick against her former student, Korina.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Hammer
Weapon Names: Bisig Bayan Hammer / Kapuso Hammer / Whitesmith's Hammer
Tensatsu - Murderous Star
(Li Kui, The Black Whirlwind)
Zenki (Zenki)
He was supposed to be one of the guards in the Claudine-Raymart wedding, but after messing it up a little, he was teleported back to Japan by Chiaki. After a long sermon, Chiaki commands him to search for the seeds of Karuma in the Philippines, which she feels are running rampant due to smuggling.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Hand axe
Weapon Names: Golden Axe 1 / Golden Axe 2 / Golden Axe 3
Tenhei - Leveled Star
(Zhang Heng, the Boatman)
Kim Chiu
The winner in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition. Being one of the many Chinese-Filipinos out there, she stands up for their rights against discrimination and victimization by ultra-nationalists and kidnap-for-ransom groups.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Spiked bracers
Weapon Names: Chun Li's Bracers / Punk Bracers / Peng Yu Bracers
Tenson - the Broken Star
(Zhang Shun, Dances in the Waves)
Gerald Anderson
One of the contestants in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition and paired with Kim. Supports Kim in every way he can, therefore he and her are regarded as the next Hero and Sandara.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Two-handed sword
Weapon Names: Zweihander / Morglay / Keough's Sword
Tenken - Dagger Star
(Ruan the Second, He Who Ghouls Avoid)
Ayu Tsukimiya (Kanon)
One of the six girls who were magically summoned to the Philippines by an unknown summoner. Her "uguu" and her fondness for taiyaki are some of the components of her personality.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Staff
Weapon Names: Taiyaki Staff / Winged Staff / Staff of Memories
Tenzai - Star of Sin
(Ruan the Fifth, the Reckless Brother)
Misuzu Kamio (AIR)
One of the six girls who were magically summoned to the Philippines by an unknown summoner. Her "gao"/"nihaha" and her fondness for any type of juice are some of the components of her personality.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Puppet
Weapon Names: Triceratops Doll / Tyrannosaurus Doll / Stegosaurus Doll
Tenhai - the Vanquished Star
(Ruan the Seventh, the Ravenous Deathlord)
Reverie Planetarian / Yumemi Hoshino (Planetarian)
A humanoid robot who serves at the Manila Planetarium. The reason behind her admission to the planetarium is a mystery.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Mini-UFO
Weapon Names: Gentle Jena / The Prayer / Loving Depths
Tenrou - the Goal Star
(Yang Xiong, He who is Equal to Guan Suo)
Nash Aguas (Goin' Bulilit)
The first Star Circle Quest Grand Kid Questor. He wields a smaller version of the weapon used by Nash Latkje (Gensosuikogaiden), the double snake sword.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Double snake sword
Weapon Names: Dahong Palay / Cobra / Anaconda
Tensui - the Star of Intelligence
(Shi Xiu, One Who Heeds Not His Life)
Nikki Bagaporo (Goin' Bulilit)
The cute girl who loves to sing. Also a finalist of the first Star Circle Quest.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Microphone
Weapon Names: Ordinary Microphone / Gary V's Microphone / WWE Announcer's Mic
Tenbou - Savage Star
(Xie Zhen, Double Headed Snake)
Arcueid Brunestud (Lunar Legend Tsukihime)
One of the six girls who were magically summoned to the Philippines by an unknown summoner. A vampire who, interestingly, isn't vulnerable to sunlight one she set foot in the Philippines.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Claw
Weapon Names: Claws of Blood / Claws of Shadow / Claws of the Moon Princess
Tenkoku - Wailing Star
(Xio Bao, Double-tailed Scorpion)
Saber (Fate/Stay Night)
One of the six girls who were magically summoned to the Philippines by an unknown summoner. Possesses excellent swordsmanship.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Great sword
Weapon Names: Blue Saber / Rosalian Saber / Excalibur
Tenkou - Clever Star
(Yan Qing, Graceful One)
Korina Sanchez
One of the pillars of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. She has fought bravely to preserve her precious hairbrush.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Two-handed sword
Weapon Names: K Prime / Balitang K / Rated K
Chikai - Chief Star of Earth
(Zhu Wu, Strategist of Divine Skill)
Ogie Diaz
With his alter-ego, Gosh Abelgosh, he hosts the "S.H.O.K.E" portion of Magandang Umaga Pilipinas. He will later serve as the assistant strategist in the hero's army.
Battle Member: No
Chirei, Clever Star
(An Dao-Quan, God of Medicine)
Hattori Sohma (Fruits Basket)
The doctor who is cursed to be a dragon when he is hugged by someone of the opposite sex. He may be a bit cold, but he's always serious in his work.
Battle Member: No
Chikyu, Intelligent Star
(Hu-la Niang, the Ten Foot Green Snake)
Mizuki Takase (Comic Party)
One of the six girls who were magically summoned to the Philippines by an unknown summoner. Kazuki is (obviously) not with her now; but she fights to go back to her beloved.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Racket
Weapon Names: Iron Racket / Golden Racket / Platinum Racket
Chikou, Wild Star
(Kong Ming, the Pleiades in the Night Sky)
Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
He was supposed to be one of the guards in the Claudine-Raymart wedding, but after messing it up a little, Raymart reprimands him. Later, he must search for a female ninja who equals him.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Kunai
Weapon Names: Onimaru / Kitsunemaru / Hokagemaru
Chigaku - Star of Music
(Yue He, the Iron Throat)
Lito Camo
The famous composer of novelty songs. After witnessing the final battle against Melficio Victorialuna, he decided to compose a series of songs to celebrate the struggles made against him.
Battle Member: No
Chima - Devil Star
(Song Wan, the Guardian God in the Clouds)
Katie Minami (Mirmo De Pon!)
With her fairy, Mirmo, plus her friends (who are not Stars of Destiny, by the way), she renders her services to ABS-CBN as Korina's senior PA.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Fairy (Mirmo)
Weapon Names: Mirmo I / Mirmo II / Mirmo III
Chitan - Short Star
(Zou Yuan, Dragon Out of the Woods)
Yumi Fukuzawa (Maria-sama ga Miteru)
The petit soeur to Sachiko. Always sticks to Sachiko wherever she goes, making Matthew feel the same way to Hyacinth.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Crossbow
Weapon Names: Sachiko / Sachiko+ / Sachiko++
Chikaku - Corner Star
(Zou Run the Unicorn)
Sachiko Ogasawara (Maria-sama ga Miteru)
The Rosa Chinensis en Bouton and the representative of the Mountain Lily Council (Yamayurikai) to ABS-CBN. She must solve the mystery of who is the mastermind behind the off-airing of her show on ABS-CBN.
Battle Member: Yes
Weapon Type: Longbow and arrow
Weapon Names: Astarea Bow / Lily Bow / Rose Bow
Chisyu - Prisoned Star
(Zhu Gui, Demonic Beast on Dry Land)
Kazuma Azuma (Yakitate! Japan)
With his "solar hands", the pieces of bread that he makes are usually over-the-top. He has to get used to being a subordinate to Jang Geum, though.
Battle Member: No
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